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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: $27,570

Volkswagen Jetta 1.8T SEL   
Difference: $9,340

Lowest Total Invoice: $26,342

Volkswagen Jetta 1.8T SEL   
Difference: $8,042

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082008200820152015
ModelC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassJettaJetta
TrimC300 Sport SedanC350 Sport SedanC63 AMG1.8T SEL2.0T GLI SEL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $31,600 $36,900 $53,800 $25,380 $29,280
Base Invoice $29,388 $34,317 $50,034 $24,366 $28,109
Premium II Package 2,750 1,350 1,080    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 710 710 710    
iPod integration 375 375 375    
Telematics service, such as OnStar 650 650 650    
Wood trim     0    
Lighting Package       995  
Rear spoiler       375  
Premium II Package 2,558 1,256 1,004    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 660 660 660    
iPod integration 349 349 349    
Telematics service, such as OnStar 604 604 604    
Wood trim     0    
Lighting Package       856  
Rear spoiler       300  
Options (change) 4,485 3,085 2,815 1,370 0
Options (change) 4,171 2,869 2,617 1,156 0
Destination 825 825 875 820 820
Gas Tax 0 0 1,700 0 0
Total Price $36,910 $40,810 $59,190 $27,570 $30,100
Total Invoice $34,384 $38,011 $55,226 $26,342 $28,929

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Jetta 1.8T SEL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $10,250
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $8,911
Model Year20082008200820152015
ModelC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassJettaJetta
TrimC300 Sport SedanC350 Sport SedanC63 AMG1.8T SEL2.0T GLI SEL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine228hp V6268hp V6451hp V8170hp I4210hp I4
TransmissionM6T7T7T6M6
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)100, 8100, 8100, 8400, 9400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17225/45-17235/40-18225/45-17225/40-18
Total Price$36,910$40,810$59,190$27,570$30,100
Adjustments for Features0-1,450-2,900-910-510
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$36,910$39,360$56,290$26,660$29,590
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,450$19,380$0$2,930
Total Invoice$34,384$38,011$55,226$26,342$28,929
Adjustments for Features0-1,351-2,706-869-490
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$34,384$36,660$52,520$25,473$28,439
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,276$18,136$0$2,966

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

Model Year20082008200820152015
ModelC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassJettaJetta
TrimC300 Sport SedanC350 Sport SedanC63 AMG1.8T SEL2.0T GLI SEL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150   $150
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1200$1200  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1100 
RWD$0$0$0  
FWD   $0$0
Accessories 
Proximity key   $250$250
Remote app   $25$25
Remote window/roof operation$15$15$15  
Sunshade, rear, power$225$225$225  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Blind spot warning system    $200
Cross-traffic warning, rear    $100
Rearview camera   $200$200
Vehicle health reports   $0$0
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment   $50$50
Overhead sunglass holder   $25$25
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100$100  
Exterior 
Active grille shutters   $0 
Body kit$0$0$0 $0
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25$25 $25
Painted brake calipers (optional)    $0
Rear spoiler $200$200$200$200
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming   $25$25
Navigation system   $600$600
SD Card slot   $25$25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75$75  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150$150$150 $150
Chronometer  $100  
Fog light, rear$100$100$100  
Headlight washers$50$50$50  
Interior ambient lighting   $150$150
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25$25  
Power-folding mirrors$50$50$50  
Steering-linked headlights   $150$150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100    
Door sill trim plates$100$100$100  
Leather door panel trim  $250  
Leather seating surfaces  $900  
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat   $50$50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50$50$50  
Metal pedals$75$75$75 $75
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100  
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100  
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100$100  
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat  $100  
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat  $100  
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100  
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100  
Power-folding headrests, second row seats$50$50$50  
Soft-touch instrument panel (optional)   $0$0
Synthetic leather seating surfaces$0$0 $0$0
Wood trim $300$300  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - mechanical$100$100   
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0$0$0 $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100  
Total Value of Features$1,940$3,390$4,840$2,850$2,450
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,450$2,900$910$510
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,351-2,706-869-490

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

Model Year20082015
ModelC-ClassJetta
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase108.7 in104.4 in
Length182.3 in183.3 in
Width69.7 in70.0 in
Height56.3 in57.2 in
Curb Weight3,528 lb.2,860 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.4 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.1 in38.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.7 in55.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room52.3 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.7 in41.2 in
Row 2 Headroom36.9 in37.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.1 in53.6 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.9 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom33.4 in38.1 in
Cargo Volume12.4 ft315.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C300 Sport Sedan

Premium II Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
Folding second row seats300Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Rear seat pass-through100Yes
Headlight washers50No
Steering-linked fog lights50Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers175Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Total Requested177578%
Total Not Requested50022%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C350 Sport Sedan

Premium II Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
Folding second row seats300Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Rear seat pass-through100Yes
Headlight washers50No
Steering-linked fog lights50Yes
Total Requested95072%
Total Not Requested37528%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C63 AMG

Premium II Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Headlight washers50No
Steering-linked fog lights50Yes
Total Requested55067%
Total Not Requested27533%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Jetta 1.8T SEL

Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Steering-linked fog lights50Yes
Interior ambient lighting150No
Total Requested55065%
Total Not Requested30035%

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