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Mercedes-Benz C-Class vs. Volkswagen Jetta Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Mercedes-Benz C-Class vs. Volkswagen Jetta Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $27,918

Volkswagen Jetta TDI   
Difference: $19,462

Lowest Total Invoice: $25,807

Volkswagen Jetta TDI   
Difference: $18,327

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2018201820182018201020102010
ModelC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassJettaJettaJetta
TrimC300AMG C43AMG C63AMG C63 STDITDI Cup EditionSEL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $40,250 $53,400 $66,100 $73,700 $22,830 $24,990 $23,280
Base Invoice $37,433 $49,662 $61,473 $68,541 $21,528 $23,552 $22,016
AMG Line 2,175            
Multimedia Package 2,200 2,200 2,200 2,200      
Satellite radio 460            
Heated front seats 580            
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720 720 720 720      
Carbon fiber rear spoiler   700 700 700      
Navigation system         1,790 1,790 1,790
iPod integration         0 0  
Rear side airbags         350   350
Larger rear spoiler         499 499 499
Sunroof         1,000 1,000  
Body kit         1,999 2,350 1,999
AMG Line 2,023            
Multimedia Package 2,046 2,046 2,046 2,046      
Satellite radio 428            
Heated front seats 539            
Metallic paint (extra cost) 670 670 670 670      
Carbon fiber rear spoiler   651 651 651      
Navigation system         1,581 1,581 1,581
iPod integration         0 0  
Rear side airbags         310   310
Larger rear spoiler         370 370 370
Sunroof         883 883  
Body kit         1,685 2,075 1,685
Options (change) 6,135 3,620 3,620 3,620 5,638 5,639 4,638
Options (change) 5,706 3,367 3,367 3,367 4,829 4,909 3,946
Destination 995 995 995 995 750 750 750
Gas Tax 0 0 0 0 -1,300 -1,300 0
Total Price $47,380 $58,015 $70,715 $78,315 $27,918 $30,079 $28,668
Total Invoice $44,134 $54,024 $65,835 $72,903 $25,807 $27,911 $26,712

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mercedes-Benz C-Class vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Lowest Adjusted Price: Volkswagen Jetta SEL
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Volkswagen Jetta TDI
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $13,347
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $12,443
Model Year2018201820182018201020102010
ModelC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassJettaJettaJetta
TrimC300AMG C43AMG C63AMG C63 STDITDI Cup EditionSEL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine241hp I4362hp V6469hp V8503hp V8140hp I4 D140hp I4 D170hp I5
TransmissionT9T9T7T7M6M6T6
DrivetrainRWDAWDRWDRWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 5?, 5590, 13590, 13?, 10?, 10?, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-18225/45-18245/40-18245/35-19205/55-16225/40-18225/45-17
Total Price$47,380$58,015$70,715$78,315$27,918$30,079$28,668
Adjustments for Features-6,515-10,365-10,065-10,465-2000-1,150
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$40,865$47,650$60,650$67,850$27,718$30,079$27,518
Cost Above Minimum$0$6,785$19,785$26,985$200$2,561$0
Total Invoice$44,134$54,024$65,835$72,903$25,807$27,911$26,712
Adjustments for Features-6,069-9,652-9,370-9,742-1850-1,072
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$38,065$44,372$56,465$63,161$25,622$27,911$25,640
Cost Above Minimum$0$6,307$18,400$25,096$0$2,289$18

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Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz C-Class vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Model Year2018201820182018201020102010
ModelC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassJettaJettaJetta
TrimC300AMG C43AMG C63AMG C63 STDITDI Cup EditionSEL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1400$1400     
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1200$1200   
6-speed manual    $150$150 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic      $1100
RWD$0 $0$0   
AWD $1700     
FWD    $0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet    $100$100$100
Proximity key $250$250$250   
Remote app$25$25$25$25   
Remote climate control$25$25$25$25   
Remote start via app$75$75$75$75   
Remote window/roof operation$15$15$15$15   
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual    $250$250$250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350$350$350   
Universal garage door opener$100$100$100$100   
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats    $0$0$0
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200$200$200$200   
Automatic braking, low-speed$200$200$200$200   
Blind spot warning system $200$200$200   
Driver drowsiness monitor$150$150$150$150   
Forward collision warning$200$200$200$200   
Full-size spare tire    $225$225$225
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75$75   
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0$0$0$0   
Rear side airbags$300$300$300$300$300 $300
Rearview camera$200$200$200$200   
Tires, run-flat$150$150     
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100$100$100$100   
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment    $50$50$50
Console with shifter    $150$150$150
Console without shifter$150$150$150$150   
Rear seat pass-through    $100$100$100
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100$100$100   
Automatic climate control, front$200$200$200$200   
Dual-zone climate control$125$125$125$125   
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175$175$175   
Variable intermittent wipers    $75$75$75
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential   $500   
Electronically-variable engine mounts (performance-oriented)   $500   
Limited-slip rear differential  $300    
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150$150$150$150   
Dual-mode exhaust  $250$250   
Raised top speed limiter   $0   
Exterior 
Carbon fiber rear spoiler $300$300$300   
Larger rear spoiler    $200$200$200
Painted brake calipers (optional)   $0   
Rear spoiler$200      
Infotainment 
App support$0$0$0$0   
Aux input    $50$50$50
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25$25$25   
Handwriting recognition$200$200$200$200   
HD radio$50$50$50$50   
In-vehicle Internet$150$150$150$150   
iPod integration    $100$100$100
Navigation map updates, three years$0$0$0$0   
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25$25$25   
Surround sound  $250$250   
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225$225$225   
Traffic + travel information$25$25$25$25   
USB port$25$25$25$25   
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100$100$100   
Wi-Fi hotspot$50$50$50$50   
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25      
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75$75$75   
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150$150$150$150   
Automatic headlights$125$125$125$125   
Boost gauge $75$75$75   
Chronometer $100$100$100   
Fog light, rear$100$100$100$100   
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only  $750    
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25$25$25   
Power-folding mirrors$50$50$50$50   
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates$100$100   $100 
Illuminated door sill trim plates  $200$200   
Leather seating surfaces   $900   
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150$150 $150$150$150
Manual height adjuster, driver seat    $50$50$50
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat    $50$50$50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat    $50$50$50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat    $50$50$50
Memory system, driver seat$200$200$200$200   
Memory system, passenger seat $150$150$150   
Metal pedals$75$75$75$75   
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150$150$150   
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150$150$150$150   
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100$100   
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100$100   
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat$50$50$50$50   
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat $50$50$50   
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100$100   
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100$100   
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100$100   
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100   
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100$100   
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100$100   
Synthetic leather seating surfaces$0$0$0 $0$0$0
Synthetic suede inserts in seating surfaces $450$450    
Synthetic suede steering wheel   $150   
Upholstered instrument panel $300$300$300   
Wood trim$300$300$300$300   
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500$500$500   
Adaptive dampers - mechanical$100      
Crosswind stabilization$50$50$50$50   
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200$200$200   
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0$0$0$0 $0 
Suggestive steering$0$0$0$0   
Transmission 
Launch control  $100$100   
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100$100$100   
Total Value of Features$8,415$12,265$11,965$12,365$2,100$1,900$3,050
Value of Feature Adjustments$6,515$10,365$10,065$10,465$200$0$1,150
Value of Feature Adjustments-6,069-9,652-9,370-9,742-1850-1,072

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Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz C-Class vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Model Year20182010
ModelC-ClassJetta
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase111.8 in101.5 in
Length184.5 in179.3 in
Width71.3 in70.1 in
Height56.8 in57.4 in
Curb Weight3,418 lb.3,231 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.4 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.1 in38.5 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.3 in54.8 in
Row 1 Legroom41.7 in41.2 in
Row 2 Headroom37.1 in37.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.0 in53.1 in
Row 2 Legroom35.2 in35.4 in
Cargo Volume12.6 ft316.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C300

AMG Line
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear spoiler200Yes
Front sport buckets100Yes
245/40HR18 tires200No
225/45HR18 tires200No
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Body kit0Yes
Sport front fascia (optional)0No
Metal pedals75No
Sport rear fascia, e.g. diffuser (optional)0No
Total Requested55054%
Total Not Requested47546%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Handwriting recognition200No
App support0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Media drive15Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Total Requested61565%
Total Not Requested32535%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class AMG C43

Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Handwriting recognition200No
App support0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Media drive15Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Total Requested61565%
Total Not Requested32535%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class AMG C63

Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Handwriting recognition200No
App support0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Media drive15Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Total Requested61565%
Total Not Requested32535%

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

Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Handwriting recognition200No
App support0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Media drive15Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Total Requested61565%
Total Not Requested32535%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Jetta TDI

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
SD Card slot25Yes
Total Requested640100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Jetta TDI Cup Edition

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
SD Card slot25Yes
Total Requested640100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Jetta SEL

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
SD Card slot25Yes
Total Requested640100%
Total Not Requested00%

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