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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: $30,100

Volkswagen Jetta 2.0T GLI SEL   
Difference: $15,015

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,929

Volkswagen Jetta 2.0T GLI SEL   
Difference: $13,091

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220122012201220162016
ModelC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassJettaJetta
TrimC250 SportC300 SportC350 SportC63 AMGHybrid SEL Premium2.0T GLI SEL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $34,800 $38,020 $40,575 $58,930 $31,120 $29,280
Base Invoice $32,364 $35,359 $37,735 $54,805 $29,874 $28,109
Multimedia Package 2,790 2,790 2,790 2,790    
Satellite radio 460 460        
Lighting Package 1,290 1,290 1,290 1,290    
Lane departure warning 850 850 850 850    
Obstacle detection, rear 970 970 970 970    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720 720 720 720    
Rear spoiler 300 300        
Heated front seats 750 750        
Telematics service, such as OnStar 660 660 660 660    
Proximity key 650 650 650 650    
Wood trim     0 0    
Multimedia Package 2,595 2,595 2,595 2,595    
Satellite radio 428 428        
Lighting Package 1,200 1,200 1,200 1,200    
Lane departure warning 791 791 791 791    
Obstacle detection, rear 902 902 902 902    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 669 669 669 669    
Rear spoiler 279 279        
Heated front seats 698 698        
Telematics service, such as OnStar 614 614 614 614    
Proximity key 605 605 605 605    
Wood trim     0 0    
Options (change) 9,440 9,440 7,930 7,930 0 0
Options (change) 8,781 8,781 7,376 7,376 0 0
Destination 875 875 875 875 820 820
Gas Tax 0 0 0 1,700 0 0
Total Price $45,115 $48,335 $49,380 $69,435 $31,940 $30,100
Total Invoice $42,020 $45,015 $45,986 $64,756 $30,694 $28,929

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Jetta 2.0T GLI SEL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $12,935
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $11,154
Model Year201220122012201220162016
ModelC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassJettaJetta
TrimC250 SportC300 SportC350 SportC63 AMGHybrid SEL Premium2.0T GLI SEL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine201hp I4228hp V6302hp V6451hp V8170hp I4 H210hp I4
TransmissionT7T7T7T7S7M6
DrivetrainRWDAWDRWDRWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 8?, 8450, 12450, 12?, 6400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17225/45-17225/45-17235/40-18225/45-17225/40-18
Total Price$45,115$48,335$49,380$69,435$31,940$30,100
Adjustments for Features-2,080-3,780-3,280-3,880-9000
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$43,035$44,555$46,100$65,555$31,040$30,100
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,520$3,065$22,520$940$0
Total Invoice$42,020$45,015$45,986$64,756$30,694$28,929
Adjustments for Features-1,937-3,520-3,055-3,619-8650
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$40,083$41,495$42,931$61,137$29,829$28,929
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,412$2,848$21,054$900$0

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

Model Year201220122012201220162016
ModelC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassJettaJetta
TrimC250 SportC300 SportC350 SportC63 AMGHybrid SEL Premium2.0T GLI SEL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200$1200$1200$1200  
7-speed automated manual    $1200 
6-speed manual     $150
RWD$0 $0$0  
AWD $1700    
FWD    $0$0
Accessories 
Parking guidance system - passive$250$250$250$250  
Remote app    $25$25
Remote window/roof operation$15$15$15$15  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250  $250$250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power  $350$350  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Cross-traffic collision intervention, rear    $100$100
Cross-traffic warning, rear    $100$100
Driver drowsiness monitor$150$150$150$150  
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75$75  
Lane departure warning$200$200$200$200  
Secondary collision brake assist    $25$25
Temporary spare tire$150$150$150$150 $150
Vehicle health reports    $0$0
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment    $50$50
Overhead sunglass holder    $25$25
Rear seat pass-through    $100$100
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100$100$100  
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop    $150 
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25$25$25 $25
Painted brake calipers (optional)     $0
Infotainment 
Android Auto support    $100$100
App support    $0$0
Apple CarPlay support    $100$100
CD changer, in-dash$325$325$325$325  
CD player    $125$125
DVD-compatible player$0$0$0$0  
Media drive$15$15$15$15  
Mirrorlink support    $0$0
SMS text-to-speech reader    $25$25
Surround sound  $250$250  
Traffic + travel information    $25$25
Traffic information$25$25$25$25  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75$75$75  
Auto-dimming headlights$200$200$200$200  
Chronometer   $100  
Compass$0$0$0$0  
Fog light, rear$100$100$100$100  
Fog lights    $125$125
Headlight washers$50$50$50$50  
Interior ambient lighting    $150$150
Large energy flow and fuel economy display    $25 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25$25$25  
Steering-linked fog lights    $50$50
Tachometer$75$75$75$75 $75
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100$100    
Door sill trim plates$100$100$100$100  
Folding second row seats  $300$300$300$300
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat    $50$50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50$50  $50$50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50$50$50   
Memory system, driver seat  $200$200  
Metal pedals$75$75$75$75 $75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $150$150  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat   $150  
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100$100  
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat  $50$50  
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100$100  
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100$100$100  
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat   $100  
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat   $100  
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100$100  
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100$100  
Power-folding headrests, second row seats$50$50$50$50  
Soft-touch instrument panel (optional)    $0$0
Wood trim  $300$300  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - mechanical$100$100$100$100  
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0$0$0$0 $0
Transmission 
Launch control   $100  
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls   $100  
Total Value of Features$4,330$6,030$5,530$6,130$3,150$2,250
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,080$3,780$3,280$3,880$900$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,937-3,520-3,055-3,619-8650

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

Model Year20122016
ModelC-ClassJetta
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase108.7 in104.4 in
Length180.7 in183.3 in
Width69.7 in70.0 in
Height56.3 in57.2 in
Curb Weight3,429 lb.2,940 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 Room55.0 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 C250 Sport

Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Rearview camera200Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15No
SD Card slot25Yes
Total Requested95082%
Total Not Requested21518%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Total Requested65072%
Total Not Requested25028%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C300 Sport

Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Rearview camera200Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15No
SD Card slot25Yes
Total Requested95082%
Total Not Requested21518%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Total Requested65072%
Total Not Requested25028%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C350 Sport

Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Rearview camera200Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15No
SD Card slot25Yes
Total Requested95082%
Total Not Requested21518%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Total Requested65072%
Total Not Requested25028%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C63 AMG

Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Rearview camera200Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15No
SD Card slot25Yes
Total Requested95082%
Total Not Requested21518%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Total Requested65072%
Total Not Requested25028%

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