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Mercedes-Benz C-Class vs. Volkswagen Jetta Price Comparison (MSRP)The sticker prices, before adjusting for remaining feature differences. Usually these are the numbers you will see on the window stickers.
Models in short supply often sell at or even above these prices.
Models in short supply often sell at or even above these prices.
Mercedes-Benz C-Class vs. Volkswagen Jetta Invoice Comparison
Lowest Total Price: $27,570 Volkswagen Jetta 1.8T SEL | |||||||
| Difference: $19,920 | |||||||
Lowest Total Invoice: $26,342 Volkswagen Jetta 1.8T SEL | |||||||
| Difference: $17,889 | |||||||
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| Model Year | 2016 | 2016 | 2016 | 2016 | 2016 | 2015 | 2015 |
| Model | C-Class | C-Class | C-Class | C-Class | C-Class | Jetta | Jetta |
| Trim | C300 | C350e | C450 AMG | AMG C63 | AMG C63 S | 1.8T SEL | 2.0T GLI SEL |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Base Price | $38,950 | $45,490 | $50,800 | $65,250 | $73,250 | $25,380 | $29,280 |
| Base Invoice | $36,224 | $42,306 | $47,244 | $60,683 | $68,123 | $24,366 | $28,109 |
| Premium 1 Package | 700 | 700 | |||||
| Blind spot warning system | 550 | 550 | |||||
| Garmin Map Pilot | 600 | 600 | 600 | 600 | 600 | ||
| Sport Package | 2,175 | ||||||
| Metallic paint (extra cost) | 720 | 720 | 720 | 720 | 720 | ||
| Rear spoiler | 350 | 350 | 375 | ||||
| Rearview camera | 460 | 460 | 460 | 460 | 460 | ||
| Heated front seats | 580 | 580 | 580 | ||||
| Panoramic sunroof | 1,480 | 1,480 | 1,480 | 1,480 | 1,480 | ||
| Wood trim | 0 | ||||||
| Lighting Package | 995 | ||||||
| Premium 1 Package | 651 | 651 | |||||
| Blind spot warning system | 512 | 512 | |||||
| Garmin Map Pilot | 558 | 558 | 558 | 558 | 558 | ||
| Sport Package | 2,023 | ||||||
| Metallic paint (extra cost) | 669 | 669 | 669 | 669 | 669 | ||
| Rear spoiler | 326 | 326 | 300 | ||||
| Rearview camera | 428 | 428 | 428 | 428 | 428 | ||
| Heated front seats | 539 | 539 | 539 | ||||
| Panoramic sunroof | 1,376 | 1,376 | 1,376 | 1,376 | 1,376 | ||
| Wood trim | 0 | ||||||
| Lighting Package | 856 | ||||||
| Options (change) | 7,615 | 5,440 | 3,840 | 3,260 | 3,260 | 1,370 | 0 |
| Options (change) | 7,082 | 5,059 | 3,570 | 3,031 | 3,031 | 1,156 | 0 |
| Destination | 925 | 925 | 925 | 925 | 925 | 820 | 820 |
| Gas Tax | 0 | -4,043 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Total Price | $47,490 | $47,812 | $55,565 | $69,435 | $77,435 | $27,570 | $30,100 |
| Total Invoice | $44,231 | $44,247 | $51,739 | $64,639 | $72,079 | $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: $15,227 | |||||||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $13,276 | |||||||
| Model Year | 2016 | 2016 | 2016 | 2016 | 2016 | 2015 | 2015 |
| Model | C-Class | C-Class | C-Class | C-Class | C-Class | Jetta | Jetta |
| Trim | C300 | C350e | C450 AMG | AMG C63 | AMG C63 S | 1.8T SEL | 2.0T GLI SEL |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Engine | 241hp I4 | 208hp I4 PiH | 362hp V6 | 469hp V8 | 503hp V8 | 170hp I4 | 210hp I4 |
| Transmission | T7 | T7 | T7 | T7 | T7 | T6 | M6 |
| Drivetrain | RWD | RWD | AWD | RWD | RWD | FWD | FWD |
| EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway) | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG |
| Audio (watts, speakers) | ?, 8 | ?, 8 | ?, 8 | 590, 13 | 590, 13 | 400, 9 | 400, 9 |
| Tire (rear if not all the same) | 225/45-18 | 225/45-18 | 225/45-18 | 245/40-18 | 245/35-19 | 225/45-17 | 225/40-18 |
| Total Price | $47,490 | $47,812 | $55,565 | $69,435 | $77,435 | $27,570 | $30,100 |
| Adjustments for Features | -4,265 | -5,415 | -6,815 | -7,340 | -9,140 | -400 | 0 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Price | $43,225 | $42,397 | $48,750 | $62,095 | $68,295 | $27,170 | $30,100 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $828 | $0 | $6,353 | $19,698 | $25,898 | $0 | $2,930 |
| Total Invoice | $44,231 | $44,247 | $51,739 | $64,639 | $72,079 | $26,342 | $28,929 |
| Adjustments for Features | -3,972 | -5,011 | -6,346 | -6,833 | -8,508 | -382 | 0 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice | $40,259 | $39,236 | $45,393 | $57,806 | $63,571 | $25,960 | $28,929 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $1,023 | $0 | $6,157 | $18,570 | $24,335 | $0 | $2,969 |
Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz C-Class vs. Volkswagen Jetta
| Model Year | 2016 | 2016 | 2016 | 2016 | 2016 | 2015 | 2015 |
| Model | C-Class | C-Class | C-Class | C-Class | C-Class | Jetta | Jetta |
| Trim | C300 | C350e | C450 AMG | AMG C63 | AMG C63 S | 1.8T SEL | 2.0T GLI SEL |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Transmission and Drivetrain | |||||||
| 7-speed manually-shiftable automatic | $1200 | $1200 | $1200 | $1200 | $1200 | ||
| 6-speed manually-shiftable automatic | $1100 | ||||||
| 6-speed manual | $150 | ||||||
| RWD | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | |||
| AWD | $1700 | ||||||
| FWD | $0 | $0 | |||||
| Accessories | |||||||
| Eco accelerator | $100 | ||||||
| Remote climate control | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | ||
| Remote start via app | $75 | $75 | $75 | $75 | $75 | ||
| Remote window/roof operation | $15 | $15 | $15 | $15 | $15 | ||
| Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual | $250 | $250 | |||||
| Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power | $350 | $350 | $350 | $350 | $350 | ||
| 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 | $200 | ||
| Automatic braking, low-speed | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | ||
| Blind spot warning system | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | |
| Cross-traffic warning, rear | $100 | ||||||
| Driver drowsiness monitor | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | ||
| Forward collision warning | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | ||
| Knee airbag, driver | $75 | $75 | $75 | $75 | $75 | ||
| Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | ||
| Temporary spare tire | $150 | $150 | |||||
| Tires, run-flat | $150 | $150 | $150 | ||||
| Torque vectoring, brake-based | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| Vehicle health reports | $0 | $0 | |||||
| Cargo Management | |||||||
| Air-conditioned storage compartment | $50 | $50 | |||||
| Console with shifter | $150 | $150 | |||||
| Console without shifter | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | ||
| Rear seat pass-through | $100 | $100 | |||||
| Climate Control | |||||||
| Automatic air recirculation | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| Drivetrain | |||||||
| Active rear differential | $500 | ||||||
| Electronically-variable engine mounts (performance-oriented) | $500 | ||||||
| Limited-slip rear differential | $300 | ||||||
| Engine / Motor | |||||||
| 3.6 kW onboard charger | $0 | ||||||
| 6 kWh battery pack | $0 | ||||||
| Automatic start / stop | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | ||
| Dual-mode exhaust | $250 | $250 | |||||
| Raised top speed limiter | $0 | ||||||
| Exterior | |||||||
| Active grille shutters | $0 | ||||||
| Body kit | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | ||
| Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | |
| Painted brake calipers (optional) | $0 | $0 | |||||
| Panoramic sunroof | $1200 | $1200 | $1200 | $1200 | $1200 | ||
| Sunroof | $900 | $900 | |||||
| Infotainment | |||||||
| Aux input | $50 | $50 | |||||
| Handwriting recognition | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | ||
| HD radio | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | ||
| In-vehicle Internet | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | ||
| iPod integration | $100 | $100 | |||||
| SMS text-to-speech reader | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | ||
| Surround sound | $250 | $250 | |||||
| Telematics service, such as OnStar | $200 | $200 | |||||
| Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation | $225 | $225 | $225 | $225 | $225 | ||
| Traffic information | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | ||
| USB port | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | ||
| Voice control for nav and audio | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| Wi-Fi hotspot | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | ||
| Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors | |||||||
| Auto-dimming driver-side mirror | $75 | $75 | $75 | $75 | $75 | ||
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | |
| Boost gauge | $75 | $75 | |||||
| Chronometer | $100 | $100 | |||||
| Compass | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | ||
| Fog light, rear | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| Fog lights | $125 | $125 | |||||
| Interior ambient lighting | $150 | $150 | |||||
| Interior ambient lighting, configurable | $150 | $150 | |||||
| Large energy flow and fuel economy display | $25 | ||||||
| LED headlights, single projector or low beam only | $750 | $750 | |||||
| Mirror tilt-down in reverse | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | ||
| Power-folding mirrors | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | ||
| Steering-linked fog lights | $50 | $50 | |||||
| Steering-linked headlights | $150 | $150 | |||||
| Xenon HID headlights | $500 | $500 | |||||
| Seats and Interior Trim | |||||||
| Aluminum trim | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |||
| 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, passenger seat | $50 | $50 | |||||
| Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat | $50 | $50 | |||||
| Memory system, driver seat | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | ||
| Memory system, passenger seat | $150 | $150 | |||||
| Metal pedals | $75 | $75 | $75 | $75 | $75 | ||
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | ||
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | ||
| Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | ||
| Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat | $50 | $50 | |||||
| Power height adjuster, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| Power recliner, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | |||||
| Power tilt adjuster, driver seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| Soft-touch instrument panel (optional) | $0 | $0 | |||||
| Synthetic leather seating surfaces | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | |
| Synthetic suede inserts in seating surfaces | $450 | $450 | $450 | ||||
| Synthetic suede steering wheel | $150 | ||||||
| Upholstered instrument panel | $300 | $300 | $300 | $300 | |||
| Wood trim | $300 | ||||||
| Suspension, Wheels, and Tires | |||||||
| Adaptive dampers - electrical | $500 | $500 | $500 | $500 | |||
| Adaptive dampers - mechanical | $100 | ||||||
| Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable | $1000 | ||||||
| Crosswind stabilization | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | ||
| Electronic systems calibration selector | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | ||
| Sport suspension (upgrade) | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | ||
| Suggestive steering | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | ||
| Transmission | |||||||
| Launch control | $100 | $100 | |||||
| Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| Total Value of Features | $8,140 | $9,290 | $10,690 | $11,215 | $13,015 | $4,275 | $3,875 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | $4,265 | $5,415 | $6,815 | $7,340 | $9,140 | $400 | $0 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | -3,972 | -5,011 | -6,346 | -6,833 | -8,508 | -382 | 0 |
Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz C-Class vs. Volkswagen Jetta
| Model Year | 2016 | 2015 |
| Model | C-Class | Jetta |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Wheelbase | 111.8 in | 104.4 in |
| Length | 184.5 in | 183.3 in |
| Width | 71.3 in | 70.0 in |
| Height | 56.8 in | 57.2 in |
| Curb Weight | 3,418 lb. | 2,860 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 18.0 gal. | 14.5 gal. |
| Row 1 Headroom | 37.1 in | 38.2 in |
| Row 1 Shoulder Room | 55.3 in | 55.2 in |
| Row 1 Legroom | 41.7 in | 41.2 in |
| Row 2 Headroom | 37.1 in | 37.1 in |
| Row 2 Shoulder Room | 55.0 in | 53.6 in |
| Row 2 Legroom | 35.2 in | 38.1 in |
| Cargo Volume | 12.6 ft3 | 15.7 ft3 |
Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C300
| Premium 1 Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Satellite radio | 200 | Yes |
| Proximity key | 250 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 450 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
| Garmin Map Pilot | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | No |
| Traffic information | 25 | No |
| Total Requested | 600 | 83% |
| Total Not Requested | 125 | 17% |
| Sport Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| 245/40HR18 tires | 200 | No |
| 225/45HR18 tires | 200 | No |
| Sport suspension (upgrade) | 250 | Yes |
| Body kit | 0 | Yes |
| Sport front fascia (optional) | 0 | No |
| Metal pedals | 75 | Yes |
| Sport rear fascia, e.g. diffuser (optional) | 0 | No |
| Dark-colored headliner (optional) | 0 | No |
| Upholstered instrument panel | 300 | No |
| Front sport buckets | 100 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 425 | 38% |
| Total Not Requested | 700 | 62% |
Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C350e
| Premium 1 Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Satellite radio | 200 | Yes |
| Proximity key | 250 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 450 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
| Garmin Map Pilot | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | No |
| Traffic information | 25 | No |
| Total Requested | 600 | 83% |
| Total Not Requested | 125 | 17% |
Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C450 AMG
| Garmin Map Pilot | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | No |
| Traffic information | 25 | No |
| Total Requested | 600 | 83% |
| Total Not Requested | 125 | 17% |
Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class AMG C63
| Garmin Map Pilot | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | No |
| Traffic information | 25 | No |
| Total Requested | 600 | 83% |
| Total Not Requested | 125 | 17% |
Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class AMG C63 S
| Garmin Map Pilot | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | No |
| Traffic information | 25 | No |
| Total Requested | 600 | 83% |
| Total Not Requested | 125 | 17% |
Option Package Details
Volkswagen Jetta 1.8T SEL
| Lighting Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Steering-linked headlights | 150 | No |
| Xenon HID headlights | 500 | Yes |
| Steering-linked fog lights | 50 | No |
| Interior ambient lighting | 150 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 650 | 76% |
| Total Not Requested | 200 | 24% |
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