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Mercedes-Benz C-Class vs. Volkswagen Tiguan Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Mercedes-Benz C-Class vs. Volkswagen Tiguan Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $37,475

Volkswagen Tiguan SEL Premium   
Difference: $16,760

Lowest Total Invoice: $35,971

Volkswagen Tiguan SEL Premium   
Difference: $14,540

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201820182018
ModelC-ClassC-ClassTiguan
TrimC300C350eSEL Premium
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Base Price $40,250 $47,900 $36,250
Base Invoice $37,433 $44,547 $34,801
Advanced Lighting Package 1,900 800  
Multimedia Package 2,200 2,200  
Premium Driver Assistance Package 3,050    
Parking Assist Package 1,090 1,090  
Power trunk closer 250 250  
Leather Seating Package 1,950 1,950  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720 720  
Heated front seats 580 580  
Panoramic sunroof 1,000 1,000  
Heated steering wheel 250 250  
Premium Package   700  
Driver Assistance Package   2,250  
Interior ambient lighting, configurable   310  
Universal garage door opener     325
Advanced Lighting Package 1,767 744  
Multimedia Package 2,046 2,046  
Premium Driver Assistance Package 2,837    
Parking Assist Package 1,014 1,014  
Power trunk closer 233 233  
Leather Seating Package 1,814 1,814  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 670 670  
Heated front seats 539 539  
Panoramic sunroof 930 930  
Heated steering wheel 233 233  
Premium Package   651  
Driver Assistance Package   2,093  
Interior ambient lighting, configurable   288  
Universal garage door opener     270
Options (change) 12,990 12,100 325
Options (change) 12,083 11,255 270
Destination 995 995 900
Gas Tax 0 -4,043 0
Total Price $54,235 $56,952 $37,475
Total Invoice $50,511 $52,754 $35,971

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Tiguan SEL Premium
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $14,755
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $12,673
Model Year201820182018
ModelC-ClassC-ClassTiguan
TrimC300C350eSEL Premium
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Engine241hp I4208hp I4 PiH184hp I4
TransmissionT9T7T8
DrivetrainRWDRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 5?, 5480, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/50-17225/45-18235/50-19
Total Price$54,235$56,952$37,475
Adjustments for Features-2,005-2,7800
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$52,230$54,172$37,475
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,942$0
Total Invoice$50,511$52,754$35,971
Adjustments for Features-1,867-2,5750
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$48,644$50,179$35,971
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,535$0

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

Model Year201820182018
ModelC-ClassC-ClassTiguan
TrimC300C350eSEL Premium
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1400  
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1200 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1300
RWD$0$0 
FWD  $0
Accessories 
Eco accelerator $100 
Power liftgate  $350
Power trunk closer$350$350 
Proximity key$250 $250
Remote climate control$25$25 
Remote start  $150
Remote start via app$75$75 
Remote window/roof operation$15$15 
Semi-automated parking system$500$500 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200$200 
Backup collision intervention  $150
Collision preparation system, rear$100$100 
Cross-traffic collision intervention, rear  $100
Cross-traffic detection for collision preparation system$0$0 
Driver drowsiness monitor$150$150 
Knee airbag, driver$75$75 
Lane departure prevention, steering-based  $200
Lane keeping assist$400$400 
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0$0 
Rear side airbags$300$300 
Rollover sensor  $50
Secondary collision brake assist  $25
Temporary spare tire  $150
Tires, run-flat$150$150 
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100$100 
Trailer sway control  $25
Vehicle health reports  $0
Wide-view front camera  $150
Cargo Management 
Console with shifter  $150
Console without shifter$150$150 
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25 
Roof rails  $250
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100 
Rear wiper  $175
Engine / Motor 
3.6 kW onboard charger $0 
6 kWh battery pack $0 
Exterior 
Body kit $0 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)  $250
Deep-tinted rear windows  $275
Rear spoiler  $200
Wheel-lip moldings  $75
Infotainment 
Android Auto support  $100
Apple CarPlay support  $100
Aux input  $50
DVD-compatible player$0$0 
Handwriting recognition$200$200 
In-vehicle Internet$150$150 
Media drive$15$15 
Mirrorlink support  $0
Navigation map updates, three years$0$0 
Satellite radio$200 $200
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225 
Wi-Fi hotspot$50$50 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25$25 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75 
Fog light, rear$100$100 
Fog lights  $125
Interior ambient lighting  $150
Interior ambient lighting, configurable$150$150 
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display  $250
Large energy flow and fuel economy display $25 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates $100 
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200  
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats  $75
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat  $50
Manual recliner, second row seats  $75
Memory system, passenger seat$150$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150$150 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat$50$50 
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $100
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100 
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Wood trim$300$300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500 
Adaptive dampers - mechanical$100  
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable $1000 
Crosswind stabilization$50$50 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0 
Suggestive steering$0$0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100 
Total Value of Features$8,005$8,780$6,000
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,005$2,780$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,867-2,5750

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

Model Year20182018
ModelC-ClassTiguan
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase111.8 in109.8 in
Length184.5 in185.1 in
Width71.3 in72.4 in
Height56.8 in66.3 in
Curb Weight3,418 lb.3,778 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.4 gal.15.3 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.1 in39.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.3 in57.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.7 in40.2 in
Row 2 Headroom37.1 in39.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.0 in55.9 in
Row 2 Legroom35.2 in36.5 in
Row 3 Headroom0.0 in33.8 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room0.0 in47.8 in
Row 3 Legroom0.0 in27.9 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
12.6 ft312.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
12.633.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
12.665.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C300

Advanced Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Illuminated door sill trim plates100No
LED tail lights0No
Interior ambient lighting, configurable150No
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Cornering lights50Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
LED headlights250Yes
Total Requested65072%
Total Not Requested25028%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Handwriting recognition200No
App support0Yes
Navigation map updates, three years0No
DVD-compatible player0No
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
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
Lane keeping assist400Yes
Cross-traffic warning, rear100Yes
Collision preparation system, rear100No
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Blind spot collision prevention150Yes
Lane departure warning200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Total Requested225096%
Total Not Requested1004%
Parking Assist Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Semi-automated parking system500No
Around view cameras300Yes
Total Requested70058%
Total Not Requested50042%
Leather Seating Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Total Requested90075%
Total Not Requested30025%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C350e

Advanced Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Cornering lights50Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
LED headlights250Yes
Total Requested650100%
Total Not Requested00%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Handwriting recognition200No
App support0Yes
Navigation map updates, three years0No
DVD-compatible player0No
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested72577%
Total Not Requested21523%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Speed limit information0No
Cross-traffic detection for collision preparation system0No
Lane keeping assist400Yes
Cross-traffic warning, rear100Yes
Collision preparation system, rear100No
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Blind spot collision prevention150Yes
Lane departure warning200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Total Requested180095%
Total Not Requested1005%
Parking Assist Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Semi-automated parking system500No
Around view cameras300Yes
Total Requested70058%
Total Not Requested50042%
Leather Seating Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Total Requested90075%
Total Not Requested30025%

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