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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: $34,795

Volkswagen Tiguan SEL   
Difference: $4,945

Lowest Total Invoice: $33,437

Volkswagen Tiguan SEL   
Difference: $3,577

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20072007200720072012
ModelC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassTiguan
TrimC230 Sport SedanC280 Luxury SedanC350 Sport SedanC350 Luxury SedanSEL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Base Price $29,650 $33,400 $38,000 $38,600 $33,975
Base Invoice $27,575 $31,062 $35,340 $35,898 $32,617
Power driver seat 600 600      
Sunroof Package 1,790 1,790 1,790 1,790  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 690 690 690 690  
Bluetooth cell phone link 765 765 765 765  
Folding second row seats 290 290 290 290  
Heated front seats 680 680 680 680  
Navigation system 2,210 2,210 2,210 2,210  
Xenon HID headlights 790 790 790 790  
Leather upholstery, extended coverage 1,500 1,500 1,500 1,500  
Power driver seat 558 558      
Sunroof Package 1,665 1,665 1,665 1,665  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 642 642 642 642  
Bluetooth cell phone link 711 711 711 711  
Folding second row seats 270 270 270 270  
Heated front seats 633 633 633 633  
Navigation system 2,055 2,055 2,055 2,055  
Xenon HID headlights 735 735 735 735  
Leather upholstery, extended coverage 1,395 1,395 1,395 1,395  
Options (change) 9,315 9,315 8,715 8,715 0
Options (change) 8,664 8,664 8,106 8,106 0
Destination 775 775 775 775 820
Total Price $39,740 $43,490 $47,490 $48,090 $34,795
Total Invoice $37,014 $40,501 $44,221 $44,779 $33,437

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Tiguan SEL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $7,830
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,349
Model Year20072007200720072012
ModelC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassTiguan
TrimC230 Sport SedanC280 Luxury SedanC350 Sport SedanC350 Luxury SedanSEL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Engine201hp V6228hp V6268hp V6268hp V6200hp I4
TransmissionM6T7M6T7T6
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6?, 6?, 6?, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17205/55-16225/45-17205/55-16255/40-19
Total Price$39,740$43,490$47,490$48,090$34,795
Adjustments for Features0-1,225-300-1,525-2,885
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$39,740$42,265$47,190$46,565$31,910
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,525$7,450$6,825$0
Total Invoice$37,014$40,501$44,221$44,779$33,437
Adjustments for Features0-1,141-279-1,420-2,772
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$37,014$39,360$43,942$43,359$30,665
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,346$6,928$6,345$0

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

Model Year20072007200720072012
ModelC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassTiguan
TrimC230 Sport SedanC280 Luxury SedanC350 Sport SedanC350 Luxury SedanSEL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
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$0 
FWD    $0
Accessories 
Proximity key    $250
Remote window/roof operation$15$15$15$15 
Sunshade, rear, power$225$225$225$225 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual    $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350$350$350 
Universal garage door opener$100$100$100$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0$0$0 
Rollover sensor    $50
Tire-pressure monitor    $75
Trailer sway control    $25
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment    $50
Overhead sunglass holder    $25
Rear seat pass-through$100$100$100$100 
Roof rails    $250
Trailering equipment (4 wire)    $125
Climate Control 
Rear wiper    $175
Exterior 
Body kit$0 $0  
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)    $250
Bodyside moldings$75$75$75$75 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 $25 $25
Deep-tinted rear windows    $275
Panoramic sunroof    $1200
Rear spoiler    $200
Sunroof$900$900$900$900 
Wheel-lip moldings    $75
Infotainment 
Aux input    $50
Bluetooth audio streaming    $25
iPod integration    $100
Satellite radio    $200
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75$75$75 
Compass    $0
Cornering lights    $50
Fog light, rear$100$100$100$100 
Headlight washers$50$50$50$50 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25$25$25 
Power-folding mirrors    $50
Steering-linked headlights    $150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100 $100  
Folding passenger seat    $150
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats    $75
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat    $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50$50$50$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat    $50
Manual recliner, second row seats    $75
Manual tilt adjuster, passenger seat$50$50$50$50 
Memory system, passenger seat  $150$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat    $150
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100 
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat$50$50$50$50 
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat  $50$50 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100$100$100 
Power-folding headrests, second row seats$50$50$50$50 
Wood trim $300 $300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 $0 $0
Total Value of Features$2,690$3,915$2,990$4,215$5,575
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,225$300$1,525$2,885
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,141-279-1,420-2,772

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

Model Year20072012
ModelC-ClassTiguan
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase106.9 in102.5 in
Length178.4 in174.5 in
Width68.0 in71.2 in
Height55.6 in65.6 in
Curb Weight3,406 lb.3,394 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.4 gal.16.8 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.9 in39.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room53.1 in56.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room51.9 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.7 in40.1 in
Row 2 Headroom37.3 in39.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.3 in55.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.5 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom33.0 in35.8 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
12.2 ft323.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
12.256.1 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C230 Sport Sedan

Power driver seat
FeatureValueRequested?
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat50No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Total Requested35070%
Total Not Requested15030%
Sunroof Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Universal garage door opener100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Total Requested115074%
Total Not Requested40026%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C280 Luxury Sedan

Power driver seat
FeatureValueRequested?
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat50No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Total Requested35070%
Total Not Requested15030%
Sunroof Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Universal garage door opener100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Total Requested115074%
Total Not Requested40026%

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

Sunroof Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Universal garage door opener100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Total Requested115074%
Total Not Requested40026%

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

Sunroof Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Universal garage door opener100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Total Requested115074%
Total Not Requested40026%

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