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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: $13,055 | ||||||
Lowest Total Invoice: $34,517 Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI Autobahn | ||||||
| Difference: $11,093 | ||||||
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| Model Year | 2012 | 2012 | 2012 | 2012 | 2012 | 2018 |
| Model | C-Class | C-Class | C-Class | C-Class | C-Class | Golf / GTI |
| Trim | C250 Sport | C250 Luxury | C300 Sport | C300 Luxury | C350 Sport | GTI Autobahn |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Hatch |
| Base Price | $34,800 | $35,220 | $38,020 | $38,430 | $40,575 | $35,070 |
| Base Invoice | $32,364 | $32,755 | $35,359 | $35,740 | $37,735 | $33,667 |
| Lane departure warning | 850 | 850 | 850 | 850 | 850 | |
| Lighting Package | 1,290 | 1,290 | 1,290 | 1,290 | 1,290 | |
| Leather Package | 1,750 | 1,750 | 1,750 | 1,750 | 1,750 | |
| Premium 1 Package | 2,500 | 2,500 | 2,500 | 2,500 | ||
| Multimedia Package | 2,790 | 2,790 | 2,790 | 2,790 | 2,790 | |
| Metallic paint (extra cost) | 720 | 720 | 720 | 720 | 720 | |
| Rear spoiler | 300 | 300 | 300 | 300 | ||
| Illuminated door sill trim plates | 700 | 700 | 700 | 700 | 700 | |
| Proximity key | 650 | 650 | 650 | 650 | 650 | |
| Telematics service, such as OnStar | 660 | 660 | 660 | 660 | 660 | |
| Panoramic sunroof | 1,090 | 1,090 | 1,090 | 1,090 | 1,090 | |
| Wood trim | 0 | |||||
| Lane departure warning | 791 | 791 | 791 | 791 | 791 | |
| Lighting Package | 1,200 | 1,200 | 1,200 | 1,200 | 1,200 | |
| Leather Package | 1,628 | 1,628 | 1,628 | 1,628 | 1,628 | |
| Premium 1 Package | 2,325 | 2,325 | 2,325 | 2,325 | ||
| Multimedia Package | 2,595 | 2,595 | 2,595 | 2,595 | 2,595 | |
| Metallic paint (extra cost) | 669 | 669 | 669 | 669 | 669 | |
| Rear spoiler | 279 | 279 | 279 | 279 | ||
| Illuminated door sill trim plates | 651 | 651 | 651 | 651 | 651 | |
| Proximity key | 605 | 605 | 605 | 605 | 605 | |
| Telematics service, such as OnStar | 614 | 614 | 614 | 614 | 614 | |
| Panoramic sunroof | 1,014 | 1,014 | 1,014 | 1,014 | 1,014 | |
| Wood trim | 0 | |||||
| Options (change) | 13,300 | 13,300 | 13,300 | 13,300 | 10,500 | 0 |
| Options (change) | 12,371 | 12,371 | 12,371 | 12,371 | 9,767 | 0 |
| Destination | 875 | 875 | 875 | 875 | 875 | 850 |
| Total Price | $48,975 | $49,395 | $52,195 | $52,605 | $51,950 | $35,920 |
| Total Invoice | $45,610 | $46,001 | $48,605 | $48,986 | $48,377 | $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: $12,800 | ||||||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $10,856 | ||||||
| Model Year | 2012 | 2012 | 2012 | 2012 | 2012 | 2018 |
| Model | C-Class | C-Class | C-Class | C-Class | C-Class | Golf / GTI |
| Trim | C250 Sport | C250 Luxury | C300 Sport | C300 Luxury | C350 Sport | GTI Autobahn |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Hatch |
| Engine | 201hp I4 | 201hp I4 | 228hp V6 | 228hp V6 | 302hp V6 | 220hp I4 |
| Transmission | T7 | T7 | T7 | T7 | T7 | M6 |
| Drivetrain | RWD | RWD | AWD | AWD | RWD | FWD |
| EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway) | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG |
| Audio (watts, speakers) | 450, 12 | 450, 12 | 450, 12 | 450, 12 | 450, 12 | 400, 9 |
| Tire (rear if not all the same) | 225/45-17 | 225/45-17 | 225/45-17 | 225/45-17 | 225/45-17 | 225/40-18 |
| Total Price | $48,975 | $49,395 | $52,195 | $52,605 | $51,950 | $35,920 |
| Adjustments for Features | -255 | -380 | -1,955 | -2,080 | -455 | 0 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Price | $48,720 | $49,015 | $50,240 | $50,525 | $51,495 | $35,920 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $295 | $1,520 | $1,805 | $2,775 | $0 |
| Total Invoice | $45,610 | $46,001 | $48,605 | $48,986 | $48,377 | $34,517 |
| Adjustments for Features | -237 | -354 | -1,821 | -1,937 | -424 | 0 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice | $45,373 | $45,647 | $46,784 | $47,049 | $47,953 | $34,517 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $274 | $1,411 | $1,676 | $2,580 | $0 |
Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz C-Class vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI
| Model Year | 2012 | 2012 | 2012 | 2012 | 2012 | 2018 |
| Model | C-Class | C-Class | C-Class | C-Class | C-Class | Golf / GTI |
| Trim | C250 Sport | C250 Luxury | C300 Sport | C300 Luxury | C350 Sport | GTI Autobahn |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Hatch |
| Transmission and Drivetrain | ||||||
| 7-speed manually-shiftable automatic | $1200 | $1200 | $1200 | $1200 | $1200 | |
| 6-speed manual | $150 | |||||
| RWD | $0 | $0 | $0 | |||
| AWD | $1700 | $1700 | ||||
| FWD | $0 | |||||
| Accessories | ||||||
| Adaptive cruise control | $600 | |||||
| Cruise control | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | |
| Remote app | $25 | |||||
| Remote window/roof operation | $15 | $15 | $15 | $15 | $15 | |
| Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual | $250 | |||||
| Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power | $350 | $350 | $350 | $350 | $350 | |
| Universal garage door opener | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety | ||||||
| Automatic braking, low-speed | $200 | |||||
| Cross-traffic collision intervention, rear | $100 | |||||
| Cross-traffic warning, rear | $100 | |||||
| Driver drowsiness monitor | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | |
| Forward collision warning | $200 | |||||
| Lane departure warning | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | $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 | |||||
| Rear seat pass-through | $100 | |||||
| Climate Control | ||||||
| Automatic air recirculation | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Rear wiper | $175 | |||||
| Drivetrain | ||||||
| Limited-slip front differential | $500 | |||||
| Exterior | ||||||
| Body kit | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | ||
| Painted brake calipers (optional) | $0 | |||||
| Panoramic sunroof | $1200 | $1200 | $1200 | $1200 | $1200 | |
| Sunroof, large | $1100 | |||||
| Infotainment | ||||||
| Android Auto support | $100 | |||||
| App support | $0 | |||||
| Apple CarPlay support | $100 | |||||
| CD changer, in-dash | $325 | $325 | $325 | $325 | $325 | |
| CD player | $125 | |||||
| DVD-compatible player | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | |
| Larger infotainment display | $0 | |||||
| Media drive | $15 | $15 | $15 | $15 | $15 | |
| Mirrorlink support | $0 | |||||
| SD Card slot | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | |
| SMS text-to-speech reader | $25 | |||||
| Surround sound | $250 | $250 | $250 | $250 | $250 | |
| Traffic + travel information | $25 | |||||
| Traffic information | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | |
| Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors | ||||||
| Auto-dimming driver-side mirror | $75 | $75 | $75 | $75 | $75 | |
| Auto-dimming headlights | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | |
| Cornering lights | $50 | |||||
| Fog light, rear | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Fog lights | $125 | |||||
| Headlight washers | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| Interior ambient lighting | $150 | |||||
| LED headlights | $1000 | |||||
| Mirror tilt-down in reverse | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | |
| Xenon HID headlights | $500 | $500 | $500 | $500 | $500 | |
| Seats and Interior Trim | ||||||
| Aluminum trim | $100 | $100 | ||||
| Leather door panel trim | $250 | $250 | $250 | $250 | $250 | |
| Manual height adjuster, passenger seat | $50 | |||||
| Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | $50 | |||||
| Memory system, driver seat | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | |
| Memory system, passenger seat | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | |
| Metal pedals | $75 | $75 | $75 | |||
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | |
| Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| Power height adjuster, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Power-folding headrests, second row seats | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| Wood trim | $300 | $300 | $300 | |||
| Suspension, Wheels, and Tires | ||||||
| Adaptive dampers - electrical | $500 | |||||
| Adaptive dampers - mechanical | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Electronic systems calibration selector | $200 | |||||
| Sport suspension (upgrade) | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | ||
| Total Value of Features | $6,530 | $6,655 | $8,230 | $8,355 | $6,730 | $6,275 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | $255 | $380 | $1,955 | $2,080 | $455 | $0 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | -237 | -354 | -1,821 | -1,937 | -424 | 0 |
Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz C-Class vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI
| Model Year | 2012 | 2018 |
| Model | C-Class | Golf / GTI |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Hatch |
| Wheelbase | 108.7 in | 103.8 in |
| Length | 180.7 in | 167.6 in |
| Width | 69.7 in | 70.8 in |
| Height | 56.3 in | 58.2 in |
| Curb Weight | 3,429 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 | 55.0 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 C250 Sport
| Lighting Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Steering-linked headlights | 150 | Yes |
| Xenon HID headlights | 500 | Yes |
| Headlight washers | 50 | No |
| Auto-dimming headlights | 200 | No |
| Total Requested | 650 | 72% |
| Total Not Requested | 250 | 28% |
| Leather Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Leather seating surfaces | 900 | Yes |
| Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat | 50 | No |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | 100 | No |
| Memory system, passenger seat | 150 | No |
| Upholstered door panels, leather | 250 | No |
| Total Requested | 900 | 62% |
| Total Not Requested | 550 | 38% |
| Premium 1 Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Surround sound | 250 | No |
| iPod integration | 100 | Yes |
| Heated front seats | 200 | Yes |
| Satellite radio | 200 | Yes |
| Harman/Kardon, 450W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer) | 350 | No |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat | 100 | Yes |
| Folding second row seats | 300 | Yes |
| Memory system, driver seat | 200 | No |
| Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power | 100 | No |
| Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat | 50 | No |
| Total Requested | 900 | 49% |
| Total Not Requested | 950 | 51% |
| Multimedia Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| CD changer, in-dash | 200 | No |
| Rearview camera | 200 | Yes |
| DVD-compatible player | 0 | No |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | Yes |
| Traffic information | 25 | Yes |
| Media drive, large | 15 | No |
| SD Card slot | 25 | No |
| Total Requested | 925 | 79% |
| Total Not Requested | 240 | 21% |
Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C250 Luxury
| Lighting Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Steering-linked headlights | 150 | Yes |
| Xenon HID headlights | 500 | Yes |
| Headlight washers | 50 | No |
| Auto-dimming headlights | 200 | No |
| Total Requested | 650 | 72% |
| Total Not Requested | 250 | 28% |
| Leather Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Leather seating surfaces | 900 | Yes |
| Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat | 50 | No |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | 100 | No |
| Memory system, passenger seat | 150 | No |
| Upholstered door panels, leather | 250 | No |
| Total Requested | 900 | 62% |
| Total Not Requested | 550 | 38% |
| Premium 1 Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Surround sound | 250 | No |
| iPod integration | 100 | Yes |
| Heated front seats | 200 | Yes |
| Satellite radio | 200 | Yes |
| Harman/Kardon, 450W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer) | 350 | No |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat | 100 | Yes |
| Folding second row seats | 300 | Yes |
| Memory system, driver seat | 200 | No |
| Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power | 100 | No |
| Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat | 50 | No |
| Total Requested | 900 | 49% |
| Total Not Requested | 950 | 51% |
| Multimedia Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| CD changer, in-dash | 200 | No |
| Rearview camera | 200 | Yes |
| DVD-compatible player | 0 | No |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | Yes |
| Traffic information | 25 | Yes |
| Media drive, large | 15 | No |
| SD Card slot | 25 | No |
| Total Requested | 925 | 79% |
| Total Not Requested | 240 | 21% |
Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C300 Sport
| Lighting Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Steering-linked headlights | 150 | Yes |
| Xenon HID headlights | 500 | Yes |
| Headlight washers | 50 | No |
| Auto-dimming headlights | 200 | No |
| Total Requested | 650 | 72% |
| Total Not Requested | 250 | 28% |
| Leather Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Leather seating surfaces | 900 | Yes |
| Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat | 50 | No |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | 100 | No |
| Memory system, passenger seat | 150 | No |
| Upholstered door panels, leather | 250 | No |
| Total Requested | 900 | 62% |
| Total Not Requested | 550 | 38% |
| Premium 1 Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Surround sound | 250 | No |
| iPod integration | 100 | Yes |
| Heated front seats | 200 | Yes |
| Satellite radio | 200 | Yes |
| Harman/Kardon, 450W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer) | 350 | No |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat | 100 | Yes |
| Folding second row seats | 300 | Yes |
| Memory system, driver seat | 200 | No |
| Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power | 100 | No |
| Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat | 50 | No |
| Total Requested | 900 | 49% |
| Total Not Requested | 950 | 51% |
| Multimedia Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| CD changer, in-dash | 200 | No |
| Rearview camera | 200 | Yes |
| DVD-compatible player | 0 | No |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | Yes |
| Traffic information | 25 | Yes |
| Media drive, large | 15 | No |
| SD Card slot | 25 | No |
| Total Requested | 925 | 79% |
| Total Not Requested | 240 | 21% |
Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C300 Luxury
| Lighting Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Steering-linked headlights | 150 | Yes |
| Xenon HID headlights | 500 | Yes |
| Headlight washers | 50 | No |
| Auto-dimming headlights | 200 | No |
| Total Requested | 650 | 72% |
| Total Not Requested | 250 | 28% |
| Leather Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Leather seating surfaces | 900 | Yes |
| Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat | 50 | No |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | 100 | No |
| Memory system, passenger seat | 150 | No |
| Upholstered door panels, leather | 250 | No |
| Total Requested | 900 | 62% |
| Total Not Requested | 550 | 38% |
| Premium 1 Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Surround sound | 250 | No |
| iPod integration | 100 | Yes |
| Heated front seats | 200 | Yes |
| Satellite radio | 200 | Yes |
| Harman/Kardon, 450W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer) | 350 | No |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat | 100 | Yes |
| Folding second row seats | 300 | Yes |
| Memory system, driver seat | 200 | No |
| Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power | 100 | No |
| Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat | 50 | No |
| Total Requested | 900 | 49% |
| Total Not Requested | 950 | 51% |
| Multimedia Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| CD changer, in-dash | 200 | No |
| Rearview camera | 200 | Yes |
| DVD-compatible player | 0 | No |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | Yes |
| Traffic information | 25 | Yes |
| Media drive, large | 15 | No |
| SD Card slot | 25 | No |
| Total Requested | 925 | 79% |
| Total Not Requested | 240 | 21% |
Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C350 Sport
| Lighting Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Steering-linked headlights | 150 | Yes |
| Xenon HID headlights | 500 | Yes |
| Headlight washers | 50 | No |
| Auto-dimming headlights | 200 | No |
| Total Requested | 650 | 72% |
| Total Not Requested | 250 | 28% |
| Leather Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Leather seating surfaces | 900 | Yes |
| Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat | 50 | No |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | 100 | No |
| Memory system, passenger seat | 150 | No |
| Upholstered door panels, leather | 250 | No |
| Total Requested | 900 | 62% |
| Total Not Requested | 550 | 38% |
| Multimedia Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| CD changer, in-dash | 200 | No |
| Rearview camera | 200 | Yes |
| DVD-compatible player | 0 | No |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | Yes |
| Traffic information | 25 | Yes |
| Media drive, large | 15 | No |
| SD Card slot | 25 | No |
| Total Requested | 925 | 79% |
| Total Not Requested | 240 | 21% |
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