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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: $31,790

Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI   
Difference: $17,605

Lowest Total Invoice: $30,550

Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI   
Difference: $15,459

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201820182018201820132013
ModelC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassGolf / GTIGolf / GTI
TrimC300AMG C43AMG C63AMG C63 SGTIR
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $40,250 $53,400 $66,100 $73,700 $24,795 $34,795
Base Invoice $37,433 $49,662 $61,473 $68,541 $23,803 $33,403
Garmin Map Pilot 625 625 625 625    
Premium 1 Package 1,250          
AMG Line 2,175          
Leather Seating Package 1,950          
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720 720 720 720    
Heated front seats 580          
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only 850 850   850    
Leather seating surfaces   1,620        
Carbon fiber rear spoiler   700        
AMG Leather Package     2,590      
Autobahn Package         6,200  
Sunroof and Navigation Package           1,720
Garmin Map Pilot 581 581 581 581    
Premium 1 Package 1,163          
AMG Line 2,023          
Leather Seating Package 1,814          
Metallic paint (extra cost) 670 670 670 670    
Heated front seats 539          
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only 791 791   791    
Leather seating surfaces   1,507        
Carbon fiber rear spoiler   651        
AMG Leather Package     2,409      
Autobahn Package         5,952  
Sunroof and Navigation Package           1,651
Options (change) 8,150 4,515 3,935 2,195 6,200 1,720
Options (change) 7,581 4,200 3,660 2,042 5,952 1,651
Destination 995 995 995 995 795 795
Total Price $49,395 $58,910 $71,030 $76,890 $31,790 $37,310
Total Invoice $46,009 $54,857 $66,128 $71,578 $30,550 $35,849

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $11,090
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $9,391
Model Year201820182018201820132013
ModelC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassGolf / GTIGolf / GTI
TrimC300AMG C43AMG C63AMG C63 SGTIR
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine241hp I4362hp V6469hp V8503hp V8200hp I4256hp I4
TransmissionT9T9T7T7M6M6
DrivetrainRWDAWDRWDRWDFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 5?, 5590, 13590, 13300, 8300, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-18225/45-18245/40-18245/35-19225/40-18225/40-18
Total Price$49,395$58,910$71,030$76,890$31,790$37,310
Adjustments for Features-6,515-9,165-8,015-8,7150-1,950
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$42,880$49,745$63,015$68,175$31,790$35,360
Cost Above Minimum$0$6,865$20,135$25,295$0$3,570
Total Invoice$46,009$54,857$66,128$71,578$30,550$35,849
Adjustments for Features-6,068-8,534-7,462-8,1130-1,874
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$39,941$46,323$58,666$63,465$30,550$33,975
Cost Above Minimum$0$6,382$18,725$23,524$0$3,425

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

Model Year201820182018201820132013
ModelC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassGolf / GTIGolf / GTI
TrimC300AMG C43AMG C63AMG C63 SGTIR
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1400$1400    
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1200$1200  
6-speed manual    $150$150
RWD$0 $0$0  
AWD $1700   $1700
FWD    $0 
Accessories 
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
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
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$200  
Driver drowsiness monitor$150$150$150$150  
Forward collision warning$200$200$200$200  
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  
Rearview camera$200$200$200$200  
Temporary spare tire    $150$150
Tires, run-flat$150$150    
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100$100$100$100  
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment    $50$50
Cargo cover    $75$75
Console with shifter    $150$150
Console without shifter$150$150$150$150  
Rear seat pass-through    $100$100
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100$100$100  
Automatic climate control, front$200$200$200$200 $200
Dual-zone climate control$125$125$125$125 $125
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175$175$175  
Rear wiper    $175$175
Variable intermittent wipers    $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 
Body kit$0$0$0$0 $0
Carbon fiber rear spoiler $300    
Painted brake calipers (optional)   $0  
Rear spoiler$200 $200$200$200$200
Infotainment 
Aux input    $50$50
HD radio$50$50$50$50  
In-vehicle Internet$150$150$150$150  
iPod integration    $100$100
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 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  
Fog lights    $125 
Headlight washers     $50
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only$750$750$750$750  
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25$25$25  
Power-folding mirrors$50$50$50$50  
Steering-linked headlights    $150$150
Xenon HID headlights    $500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim    $100$100
Door sill trim plates$100$100  $100$100
Illuminated door sill trim plates  $200$200  
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150$150 $150$150
Manual height adjuster, driver seat    $50$50
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat    $50$50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat    $50$50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat    $50$50
Memory system, driver seat$200$200$200$200  
Memory system, passenger seat$150$150$150$150  
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$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$100  
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100$100  
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100$100  
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  
Suggestive steering$0$0$0$0  
Transmission 
Launch control  $100$100  
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100$100$100  
Total Value of Features$9,365$12,015$10,865$11,565$2,850$4,800
Value of Feature Adjustments$6,515$9,165$8,015$8,715$0$1,950
Value of Feature Adjustments-6,068-8,534-7,462-8,1130-1,874

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

Model Year20182013
ModelC-ClassGolf / GTI
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Wheelbase111.8 in101.5 in
Length184.5 in165.4 in
Width71.3 in70.3 in
Height56.8 in58.3 in
Curb Weight3,418 lb.2,969 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.4 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.1 in39.3 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.3 in54.7 in
Row 1 Legroom41.7 in41.2 in
Row 2 Headroom37.1 in38.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.0 in52.8 in
Row 2 Legroom35.2 in35.5 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
12.6 ft315.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
12.646.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C300

Garmin Map Pilot
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
Total Requested60083%
Total Not Requested12517%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Satellite radio200Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Blind spot warning system200No
Total Requested45069%
Total Not Requested20031%
AMG Line
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear spoiler200Yes
Front sport buckets100Yes
245/40HR18 tires200No
225/45HR18 tires200No
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Body kit0Yes
Sport front fascia (optional)0No
Metal pedals75Yes
Sport rear fascia, e.g. diffuser (optional)0No
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
Total Requested62561%
Total Not Requested40039%
Leather Seating Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Total Requested90075%
Total Not Requested30025%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class AMG C43

Garmin Map Pilot
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
Total Requested60083%
Total Not Requested12517%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class AMG C63

Garmin Map Pilot
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
Total Requested60083%
Total Not Requested12517%
AMG Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Total Requested900100%
Total Not Requested00%

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

Garmin Map Pilot
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
Total Requested60083%
Total Not Requested12517%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI

Autobahn Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Dynaudio, 300W, 8 speakers350No
Navigation system600Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
HD radio50No
SD Card slot25Yes
Total Requested330081%
Total Not Requested75019%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Golf / GTI R

Sunroof and Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Dynaudio, 300W, 8 speakers350No
Total Requested175083%
Total Not Requested35017%

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