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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: $28,475

Volkswagen Jetta 1.8T SEL   
Difference: $19,670

Lowest Total Invoice: $27,150

Volkswagen Jetta 1.8T SEL   
Difference: $17,696

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201820182018201820182018
ModelC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassJetta
TrimC300C350eAMG C43AMG C63AMG C63 S1.8T SEL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $40,250 $47,900 $53,400 $66,100 $73,700 $26,245
Base Invoice $37,433 $44,547 $49,662 $61,473 $68,541 $25,195
Multimedia Package 2,200 2,200 2,200 2,200 2,200  
Premium Driver Assistance Package 3,050          
Heated front seats 580 580        
Rear spoiler 350 350        
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720 720 720 720 720  
Premium Package   700        
Blind spot warning system   550        
Carbon fiber rear spoiler     700      
Auto-dimming rearview mirror           325
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)           130
Floor mats           235
Door sill trim plates           240
Remote start           450
Multimedia Package 2,046 2,046 2,046 2,046 2,046  
Premium Driver Assistance Package 2,837          
Heated front seats 539 539        
Rear spoiler 326 326        
Metallic paint (extra cost) 670 670 670 670 670  
Premium Package   651        
Blind spot warning system   512        
Carbon fiber rear spoiler     651      
Auto-dimming rearview mirror           270
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)           100
Floor mats           185
Door sill trim plates           200
Remote start           350
Options (change) 6,900 5,100 3,620 2,920 2,920 1,380
Options (change) 6,418 4,744 3,367 2,716 2,716 1,105
Destination 995 995 995 995 995 850
Gas Tax 0 -4,043 0 0 0 0
Total Price $48,145 $49,952 $58,015 $70,015 $77,615 $28,475
Total Invoice $44,846 $46,243 $54,024 $65,184 $72,252 $27,150

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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: $15,505
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $13,816
Model Year201820182018201820182018
ModelC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassJetta
TrimC300C350eAMG C43AMG C63AMG C63 S1.8T SEL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine241hp I4208hp I4 PiH362hp V6469hp V8503hp V8170hp I4
TransmissionT9T7T9T7T7T6
DrivetrainRWDRWDAWDRWDRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 5?, 5?, 5590, 13590, 13400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/50-17225/45-18225/45-18245/40-18245/35-19225/45-17
Total Price$48,145$49,952$58,015$70,015$77,615$28,475
Adjustments for Features-4,165-3,340-5,940-5,540-5,9400
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$43,980$46,612$52,075$64,475$71,675$28,475
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,632$8,095$20,495$27,695$0
Total Invoice$44,846$46,243$54,024$65,184$72,252$27,150
Adjustments for Features-3,880-3,092-5,531-5,158-5,5300
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$40,966$43,151$48,493$60,026$66,722$27,150
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,185$7,527$19,060$25,756$0

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

Model Year201820182018201820182018
ModelC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassJetta
TrimC300C350eAMG C43AMG C63AMG C63 S1.8T SEL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1400 $1400   
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1200 $1200$1200 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic     $1100
RWD$0$0 $0$0 
AWD  $1700   
FWD     $0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed$850    $850
Cruise control $150$150$150$150 
Eco accelerator $100    
Proximity key$250 $250$250$250$250
Remote climate control$25$25$25$25$25 
Remote start     $150
Remote start via app$75$75$75$75$75 
Remote window/roof operation$15$15$15$15$15 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual     $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
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200$200$200$200$200 
Blind spot collision prevention$150     
Collision preparation system, rear$100     
Cross-traffic collision intervention, rear     $100
Cross-traffic detection for collision preparation system$0     
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100    $100
Driver drowsiness monitor$150$150$150$150$150 
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75$75$75 
Lane departure warning$200     
Lane keeping assist$400     
Pedestrian detection$50     
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0$0$0$0$0 
Rear side airbags$300$300$300$300$300 
Secondary collision brake assist     $25
Temporary spare tire     $150
Tires, run-flat$150$150$150   
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100$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$150 
Rear seat pass-through     $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 
Carbon fiber rear spoiler  $300   
Painted brake calipers (optional)    $0 
Rear spoiler$200$200 $200$200$200
Infotainment 
Android Auto support     $100
Apple CarPlay support     $100
Aux input     $50
DVD-compatible player$0$0$0$0$0 
Handwriting recognition$200$200$200$200$200 
In-vehicle Internet$150$150$150$150$150 
Media drive$15$15$15$15$15 
Mirrorlink support     $0
Navigation map updates, three years$0$0$0$0$0 
Satellite radio$200 $200$200$200$200
Surround sound   $250$250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar     $200
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225$225$225$225 
Wi-Fi hotspot$50$50$50$50$50 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25$25    
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75$75$75$75 
Boost gauge  $75$75$75 
Chronometer  $100$100$100 
Fog light, rear$100$100$100$100$100 
Fog lights     $125
Large energy flow and fuel economy display $25    
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only   $750  
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25$25$25$25 
Power-folding mirrors$50$50$50$50$50 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates$100$100$100  $100
Illuminated door sill trim plates   $200$200 
Leather seating surfaces    $900 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150$150$150 $150
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat     $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat     $50
Memory system, driver seat$200$200$200$200$200 
Memory system, passenger seat  $150$150$150 
Metal pedals  $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$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$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
Synthetic leather seating surfaces$0$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$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 
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$8,805$7,980$10,580$10,180$10,580$4,640
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,165$3,340$5,940$5,540$5,940$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,880-3,092-5,531-5,158-5,5300

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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

Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Handwriting recognition200No
DVD-compatible player0No
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
App support0Yes
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested72577%
Total Not Requested21523%
Premium Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Satellite radio200Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Speed limit information0No
Cross-traffic detection for collision preparation system0No
Cross-traffic warning, rear100Yes
Collision preparation system, rear100No
Pedestrian detection50No
Lane keeping assist400No
Lane departure warning200No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Blind spot collision prevention150No
Total Requested145062%
Total Not Requested90038%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C350e

Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Handwriting recognition200No
DVD-compatible player0No
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
App support0Yes
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested72577%
Total Not Requested21523%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class AMG C43

Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Handwriting recognition200No
DVD-compatible player0No
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
App support0Yes
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested72577%
Total Not Requested21523%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class AMG C63

Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Handwriting recognition200No
DVD-compatible player0No
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
App support0Yes
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested72577%
Total Not Requested21523%

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

Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Handwriting recognition200No
DVD-compatible player0No
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
App support0Yes
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested72577%
Total Not Requested21523%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Jetta 1.8T SEL

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested250100%
Total Not Requested00%
Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%

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