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Mercedes-Benz C-Class vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Mercedes-Benz C-Class vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $40,635

Volkswagen Golf / GTI R   
Difference: $36,010

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201520152018
ModelC-ClassC-ClassGolf / GTI
TrimC63 AMGC63 AMG SR
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Base Price $63,900 $71,900 $39,785
Multimedia Package 2,690 2,690  
Lighting Package 800 800  
AMG Leather Package 2,590    
Obstacle detection, rear 970 970  
Driver Assistance Package 2,800 2,800  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720 720  
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable 1,250 1,250  
Wood trim 0    
Multimedia Package 2,502 2,502  
Lighting Package 744 744  
AMG Leather Package 2,409    
Obstacle detection, rear 902 902  
Driver Assistance Package 2,604 2,604  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 669 669  
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable 1,163 1,163  
Wood trim 0    
Options (change) 11,820 9,230 0
Options (change) 10,993 8,584 0
Destination 925 925 850
Total Price $76,645 $82,055 $40,635

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mercedes-Benz C-Class vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Golf / GTI R
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $32,255
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $67,000
Model Year201520152018
ModelC-ClassC-ClassGolf / GTI
TrimC63 AMGC63 AMG SR
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Engine469hp V8503hp V8292hp I4
TransmissionT7T7M6
DrivetrainRWDRWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)590, 13590, 13400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/40-18245/35-19235/35-19
Total Price$76,645$82,055$40,635
Adjustments for Features-3,755-4,9050
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$72,890$77,150$40,635
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,260$0

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Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz C-Class vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year201520152018
ModelC-ClassC-ClassGolf / GTI
TrimC63 AMGC63 AMG SR
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200$1200 
6-speed manual  $150
RWD$0$0 
AWD  $1700
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control  $600
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed$850$850 
Remote window/roof operation$15$15 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350 
Universal garage door opener$100$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200$200 
Automatic braking, low-speed$200$200 
Backup collision intervention  $150
Blind spot collision prevention$150$150 
Blind spot warning system$200$200 
Collision preparation system, rear$100$100 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100$100 
Driver drowsiness monitor$150$150 
Forward collision warning$200$200 
Lane departure prevention, steering-based  $200
Lane keeping assist$400$400 
Pedestrian detection$50$50 
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0$0 
Secondary collision brake assist  $25
Vehicle health reports  $0
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment  $50
Cargo cover  $75
Console with shifter  $150
Console without shifter$150$150 
Rear seat pass-through  $100
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100 
Rear wiper  $175
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential $500 
Electronically-variable engine mounts (performance-oriented) $500 
Limited-slip rear differential$300  
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150$150 
Raised top speed limiter $0 
Exterior 
Painted brake calipers (optional) $0 
Infotainment 
Android Auto support  $100
Apple CarPlay support  $100
Aux input  $50
DVD-compatible player$0$0 
Handwriting recognition$200$200 
In-vehicle Internet$150$150 
Larger infotainment display  $0
Media drive$15$15 
Mirrorlink support  $0
Navigation map updates, three years$0$0 
SD Card slot$25$25 
Surround sound$250$250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225 
Wi-Fi hotspot$50$50 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75 
Boost gauge$75$75 
Chronometer$100$100 
Fog light, rear$100$100 
Interior ambient lighting  $150
Interior ambient lighting, configurable$150$150 
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display  $250
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25 
Performance meter  $150
Power-folding mirrors$50$50 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 $150
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat  $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $50
Memory system, driver seat$200$200 
Memory system, passenger seat$150$150 
Metal pedals$75$75 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150$150 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat$50$50 
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Synthetic suede inserts in seating surfaces $450 
Synthetic suede steering wheel $150 
Upholstered instrument panel$300$300 
Wood trim$300$300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Crosswind stabilization$50$50 
Suggestive steering$0$0 
Transmission 
Launch control$100$100 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100 
Total Value of Features$8,630$9,780$4,875
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,755$4,905$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,495-4,5660

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Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz C-Class vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year20152018
ModelC-ClassGolf / GTI
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Wheelbase111.8 in103.8 in
Length184.5 in167.6 in
Width71.3 in70.8 in
Height56.8 in58.2 in
Curb Weight3,418 lb.2,946 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.0 gal.13.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.1 in38.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.3 in55.9 in
Row 1 Legroom41.7 in41.2 in
Row 2 Headroom37.1 in38.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.0 in53.9 in
Row 2 Legroom35.2 in35.6 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
12.6 ft317.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
12.653.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C63 AMG

Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
App support0Yes
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested92598%
Total Not Requested152%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Cornering lights50Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
LED headlights250Yes
Total Requested650100%
Total Not Requested00%
AMG Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Total Requested900100%
Total Not Requested00%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Collision preparation system, rear100No
Pedestrian detection50No
Lane keeping assist system400Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Blind spot warning system200No
Blind spot intervention150No
Total Requested60032%
Total Not Requested130068%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C63 AMG S

Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
App support0Yes
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested92598%
Total Not Requested152%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Cornering lights50Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
LED headlights250Yes
Total Requested650100%
Total Not Requested00%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Collision preparation system, rear100No
Pedestrian detection50No
Lane keeping assist system400Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Blind spot warning system200No
Blind spot intervention150No
Total Requested60032%
Total Not Requested130068%

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