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Mercedes-Benz C-Class vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI Price Comparison (MSRP)The sticker prices, before adjusting for remaining feature differences. Usually these are the numbers you will see on the window stickers.
Models in short supply often sell at or even above these prices.
Models in short supply often sell at or even above these prices.
Mercedes-Benz C-Class vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI Invoice Comparison
Lowest Total Price: $35,920 Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI Autobahn | |||
| Difference: $13,565 | |||
Lowest Total Invoice: $34,517 Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI Autobahn | |||
| Difference: $11,566 | |||
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| Model Year | 2011 | 2011 | 2018 |
| Model | C-Class | C-Class | Golf / GTI |
| Trim | C300 Sport Sedan | C350 Sport Sedan | GTI Autobahn |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Hatch |
| Base Price | $33,990 | $39,990 | $35,070 |
| Base Invoice | $31,611 | $37,191 | $33,667 |
| Premium 1 Package | 1,995 | ||
| Dynamic Handling Package | 1,500 | ||
| Multimedia Package | 2,700 | 2,700 | |
| Lighting Package | 985 | 985 | |
| Metallic paint (extra cost) | 720 | 720 | |
| Rearview camera | 460 | 460 | |
| Illuminated door sill trim plates | 700 | 700 | |
| Heated front seats | 750 | 750 | |
| Rear spoiler | 300 | ||
| Proximity key | 1,140 | 1,140 | |
| Telematics service, such as OnStar | 660 | 660 | |
| Leather seating surfaces | 1,620 | 1,620 | |
| Panoramic sunroof | 1,090 | 1,090 | |
| Premium 1 Package | 1,855 | ||
| Dynamic Handling Package | 1,395 | ||
| Multimedia Package | 2,511 | 2,511 | |
| Lighting Package | 916 | 916 | |
| Metallic paint (extra cost) | 669 | 669 | |
| Rearview camera | 428 | 428 | |
| Illuminated door sill trim plates | 651 | 651 | |
| Heated front seats | 698 | 698 | |
| Rear spoiler | 279 | ||
| Proximity key | 1,060 | 1,060 | |
| Telematics service, such as OnStar | 614 | 614 | |
| Leather seating surfaces | 1,507 | 1,507 | |
| Panoramic sunroof | 1,014 | 1,014 | |
| Options (change) | 14,620 | 10,825 | 0 |
| Options (change) | 13,597 | 10,068 | 0 |
| Destination | 875 | 875 | 850 |
| Total Price | $49,485 | $51,690 | $35,920 |
| Total Invoice | $46,083 | $48,134 | $34,517 |
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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mercedes-Benz C-Class vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI
| Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI Autobahn | |||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $14,885 | |||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $12,834 | |||
| Model Year | 2011 | 2011 | 2018 |
| Model | C-Class | C-Class | Golf / GTI |
| Trim | C300 Sport Sedan | C350 Sport Sedan | GTI Autobahn |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Hatch |
| Engine | 228hp V6 | 268hp V6 | 220hp I4 |
| Transmission | M6 | T7 | M6 |
| Drivetrain | RWD | RWD | FWD |
| EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway) | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG |
| Audio (watts, speakers) | 100, 8 | 100, 8 | 400, 9 |
| Tire (rear if not all the same) | 225/40-18 | 225/45-17 | 225/40-18 |
| Total Price | $49,485 | $51,690 | $35,920 |
| Adjustments for Features | 0 | -750 | -1,320 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Price | $49,485 | $50,940 | $34,600 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $1,455 | $0 |
| Total Invoice | $46,083 | $48,134 | $34,517 |
| Adjustments for Features | 0 | -698 | -1,268 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice | $46,083 | $47,436 | $33,249 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $1,353 | $0 |
Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz C-Class vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI
| Model Year | 2011 | 2011 | 2018 |
| Model | C-Class | C-Class | Golf / GTI |
| Trim | C300 Sport Sedan | C350 Sport Sedan | GTI Autobahn |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Hatch |
| Transmission and Drivetrain | |||
| 6-speed manual | $150 | $150 | |
| 7-speed manually-shiftable automatic | $1200 | ||
| RWD | $0 | $0 | |
| FWD | $0 | ||
| Accessories | |||
| Adaptive cruise control | $600 | ||
| Cruise control | $150 | $150 | |
| Remote app | $25 | ||
| Remote window/roof operation | $15 | $15 | |
| Sunshade, rear, power | $225 | $225 | |
| Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual | $250 | ||
| Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power | $350 | $350 | |
| Universal garage door opener | $100 | $100 | |
| Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety | |||
| Automatic braking, low-speed | $200 | ||
| Blind spot warning system | $200 | ||
| Cross-traffic collision intervention, rear | $100 | ||
| Cross-traffic warning, rear | $100 | ||
| Forward collision warning | $200 | ||
| Secondary collision brake assist | $25 | ||
| Torque vectoring, brake-based | $100 | ||
| Vehicle health reports | $0 | ||
| Cargo Management | |||
| Air-conditioned storage compartment | $50 | ||
| Cargo cover | $75 | ||
| Overhead sunglass holder | $25 | ||
| Climate Control | |||
| Automatic air recirculation | $100 | $100 | |
| Rear wiper | $175 | ||
| Drivetrain | |||
| Limited-slip front differential | $500 | ||
| Exterior | |||
| Painted brake calipers (optional) | $0 | ||
| Panoramic sunroof | $1200 | $1200 | |
| Sunroof, large | $1100 | ||
| Infotainment | |||
| Android Auto support | $100 | ||
| App support | $0 | ||
| Apple CarPlay support | $100 | ||
| Bluetooth audio streaming | $25 | ||
| CD changer, in-dash | $325 | $325 | |
| CD player | $125 | ||
| DVD-compatible player | $0 | $0 | |
| HD radio | $50 | ||
| iPod integration | $100 | $100 | |
| Larger infotainment display | $0 | ||
| Media drive | $15 | $15 | |
| Mirrorlink support | $0 | ||
| SD Card slot | $25 | $25 | |
| SMS text-to-speech reader | $25 | ||
| Traffic + travel information | $25 | ||
| USB port | $25 | ||
| Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors | |||
| Auto-dimming driver-side mirror | $75 | $75 | |
| Cornering lights | $50 | ||
| Fog light, rear | $100 | $100 | |
| Headlight washers | $50 | $50 | |
| Interior ambient lighting | $150 | ||
| LED headlights | $1000 | ||
| Mirror tilt-down in reverse | $25 | $25 | |
| Steering-linked fog lights | $50 | $50 | |
| Steering-linked headlights | $150 | ||
| Xenon HID headlights | $500 | $500 | |
| Seats and Interior Trim | |||
| Aluminum trim | $100 | ||
| Leather door panel trim | $250 | $250 | |
| Manual height adjuster, passenger seat | $50 | ||
| Memory system, driver seat | $200 | $200 | |
| Metal pedals | $75 | $75 | |
| Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | |
| Power height adjuster, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | |
| Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | |
| Power-folding headrests, second row seats | $50 | $50 | |
| Wood trim | $300 | ||
| Suspension, Wheels, and Tires | |||
| Adaptive dampers - electrical | $500 | $500 | |
| Adaptive dampers - mechanical | $100 | ||
| Electronic systems calibration selector | $200 | ||
| Transmission | |||
| Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls | $100 | ||
| Total Value of Features | $5,130 | $5,880 | $6,450 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | $0 | $750 | $1,320 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | 0 | -698 | -1,268 |
Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz C-Class vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI
| Model Year | 2011 | 2018 |
| Model | C-Class | Golf / GTI |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Hatch |
| Wheelbase | 108.7 in | 103.8 in |
| Length | 182.3 in | 167.6 in |
| Width | 69.7 in | 70.8 in |
| Height | 56.3 in | 58.2 in |
| Curb Weight | 3,528 lb. | 2,946 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 17.4 gal. | 13.2 gal. |
| Row 1 Headroom | 37.1 in | 38.4 in |
| Row 1 Shoulder Room | 54.7 in | 55.9 in |
| Row 1 Hip Room | 52.3 in | 0.0 in |
| Row 1 Legroom | 41.7 in | 41.2 in |
| Row 2 Headroom | 36.9 in | 38.1 in |
| Row 2 Shoulder Room | 55.1 in | 53.9 in |
| Row 2 Hip Room | 54.9 in | 0.0 in |
| Row 2 Legroom | 33.4 in | 35.6 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 12.4 ft3 | 17.4 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 12.4 | 53.7 ft3 |
Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C300 Sport Sedan
| Premium 1 Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power | 100 | No |
| Memory system, driver seat | 200 | No |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat | 100 | Yes |
| Folding second row seats | 300 | Yes |
| Universal garage door opener | 100 | No |
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | 150 | Yes |
| Rain-sensing wipers | 175 | Yes |
| Sunshade, rear, power | 225 | No |
| Rear seat pass-through | 100 | Yes |
| Satellite radio | 200 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming driver-side mirror | 75 | No |
| Compass | 0 | Yes |
| Mirror tilt-down in reverse | 25 | No |
| Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench | 100 | No |
| Total Requested | 1025 | 55% |
| Total Not Requested | 825 | 45% |
| Dynamic Handling Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Adaptive shocks - electrical | 400 | Yes |
| 225/40ZR18 tires | 200 | No |
| Variable assist steering (optional) | 0 | No |
| 255/35ZR18 tires | 200 | No |
| Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls | 100 | No |
| Total Requested | 400 | 44% |
| Total Not Requested | 500 | 56% |
| Multimedia Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | Yes |
| Traffic information | 25 | No |
| Media drive, large | 15 | No |
| CD changer, in-dash | 200 | No |
| DVD-compatible player | 0 | No |
| iPod integration | 100 | Yes |
| SD Card slot | 25 | No |
| Total Requested | 800 | 75% |
| Total Not Requested | 265 | 25% |
| Lighting Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Xenon HID headlights | 500 | Yes |
| Headlight washers | 50 | No |
| Steering-linked fog lights | 50 | No |
| Total Requested | 500 | 83% |
| Total Not Requested | 100 | 17% |
Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C350 Sport Sedan
| Multimedia Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | Yes |
| Traffic information | 25 | No |
| Media drive, large | 15 | No |
| CD changer, in-dash | 200 | No |
| DVD-compatible player | 0 | No |
| iPod integration | 100 | Yes |
| SD Card slot | 25 | No |
| Total Requested | 800 | 75% |
| Total Not Requested | 265 | 25% |
| Lighting Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Xenon HID headlights | 500 | Yes |
| Headlight washers | 50 | No |
| Steering-linked fog lights | 50 | No |
| Total Requested | 500 | 83% |
| Total Not Requested | 100 | 17% |
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