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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: $31,320

Volkswagen Jetta 2.0T GLI   
Difference: $13,450

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,947

Volkswagen Jetta 2.0T GLI   
Difference: $11,760

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20182018201820182018
ModelC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassJetta
TrimC300AMG C43AMG C63AMG C63 S2.0T GLI
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $40,250 $53,400 $66,100 $73,700 $29,545
Base Invoice $37,433 $49,662 $61,473 $68,541 $28,362
Premium 1 Package 1,250        
Garmin Map Pilot 625 625 625 625  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720 720 720 720  
Rear spoiler 350        
Heated front seats 580        
Carbon fiber rear spoiler   700      
Floor mats         235
Door sill trim plates         240
Remote start         450
Premium 1 Package 1,163        
Garmin Map Pilot 581 581 581 581  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 670 670 670 670  
Rear spoiler 326        
Heated front seats 539        
Carbon fiber rear spoiler   651      
Floor mats         185
Door sill trim plates         200
Remote start         350
Options (change) 3,525 2,045 1,345 1,345 925
Options (change) 3,279 1,902 1,251 1,251 735
Destination 995 995 995 995 850
Total Price $44,770 $56,440 $68,440 $76,040 $31,320
Total Invoice $41,707 $52,559 $63,719 $70,787 $29,947

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Jetta 2.0T GLI
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $10,675
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $9,175
Model Year20182018201820182018
ModelC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassJetta
TrimC300AMG C43AMG C63AMG C63 S2.0T GLI
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine241hp I4362hp V6469hp V8503hp V8210hp I4
TransmissionT9T9T7T7S6
DrivetrainRWDAWDRWDRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 5?, 5590, 13590, 13400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/50-17225/45-18245/40-18245/35-19225/40-18
Total Price$44,770$56,440$68,440$76,040$31,320
Adjustments for Features-2,775-6,250-5,850-6,2500
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$41,995$50,190$62,590$69,790$31,320
Cost Above Minimum$0$8,195$20,595$27,795$0
Total Invoice$41,707$52,559$63,719$70,787$29,947
Adjustments for Features-2,585-5,820-5,446-5,8180
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$39,122$46,739$58,273$64,969$29,947
Cost Above Minimum$0$7,617$19,151$25,847$0

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

Model Year20182018201820182018
ModelC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassJetta
TrimC300AMG C43AMG C63AMG C63 S2.0T GLI
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1400$1400   
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1200$1200 
6-speed automated manual    $1100
RWD$0 $0$0 
AWD $1700   
FWD    $0
Accessories 
Remote climate control$25$25$25$25 
Remote start    $150
Remote start via app$75$75$75$75 
Remote window/roof operation$15$15$15$15 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual    $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
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200$200$200$200 
Automatic braking, low-speed$200$200$200$200 
Cross-traffic collision intervention, rear    $100
Cross-traffic warning, rear    $100
Driver drowsiness monitor$150$150$150$150 
Forward collision warning$200$200$200$200 
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75$75 
Obstacle detection, front    $150
Obstacle detection, rear    $250
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0$0$0$0 
Rear side airbags$300$300$300$300 
Secondary collision brake assist    $25
Temporary spare tire    $150
Tires, run-flat$150$150   
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100$100$100$100 
Vehicle health reports    $0
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment    $50
Cargo mat    $40
Console with shifter    $150
Console without shifter$150$150$150$150 
Rear seat pass-through    $100
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100$100$100 
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
Carbon fiber rear spoiler $300   
Painted brake calipers (optional)   $0$0
Rear spoiler$200 $200$200$200
Infotainment 
Android Auto support    $100
App support    $0
Apple CarPlay support    $100
Aux input    $50
In-vehicle Internet$150$150$150$150 
Mirrorlink support    $0
Surround sound  $250$250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar    $200
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225$225$225 
Traffic + travel information    $25
Traffic information$25$25$25$25 
Wi-Fi hotspot$50$50$50$50 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25    
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75$75$75 
Boost gauge $75$75$75 
Chronometer $100$100$100 
Compass$0$0$0$0 
Fog light, rear$100$100$100$100 
Fog lights    $125
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
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat    $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat    $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, 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, passenger seat$100$100$100$100 
Power recliner, 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 
Soft-touch instrument panel (optional)    $0
Synthetic leather seating surfaces$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
Suggestive steering$0$0$0$0 
Transmission 
Launch control  $100$100$100
Total Value of Features$6,715$10,190$9,790$10,190$3,940
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,775$6,250$5,850$6,250$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,585-5,820-5,446-5,8180

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

Model Year20182018
ModelC-ClassJetta
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase111.8 in104.4 in
Length184.5 in183.3 in
Width71.3 in70.0 in
Height56.8 in57.2 in
Curb Weight3,418 lb.2,931 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.4 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.1 in38.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.3 in55.2 in
Row 1 Legroom41.7 in41.2 in
Row 2 Headroom37.1 in37.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.0 in53.6 in
Row 2 Legroom35.2 in38.1 in
Cargo Volume12.6 ft315.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C300

Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Satellite radio200Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Total Requested650100%
Total Not Requested00%
Garmin Map Pilot
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested725100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class AMG C43

Garmin Map Pilot
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested725100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class AMG C63

Garmin Map Pilot
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested725100%
Total Not Requested00%

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

Garmin Map Pilot
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested725100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Jetta 2.0T GLI

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%

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