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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: $33,470

Volkswagen Tiguan Sport   
Difference: $8,940

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,104

Volkswagen Tiguan Sport   
Difference: $7,396

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082008200820172017
ModelC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassTiguanTiguan
TrimC300 Sport SedanC300 Luxury SedanC350 Sport SedanSportSEL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $31,600 $33,300 $36,900 $32,605 $34,500
Base Invoice $29,388 $30,969 $34,317 $31,239 $33,120
Premium II Package 2,750 2,750 1,350    
Multimedia Package 2,950 2,950 2,950    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 710 710 710    
iPod integration 375 375 375    
Panoramic sunroof 1,000 1,000 1,000    
Telematics service, such as OnStar 650 650 650    
Leather seating surfaces 1,550 1,550 1,550    
Premium II Package 2,558 2,558 1,256    
Multimedia Package 2,744 2,744 2,744    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 660 660 660    
iPod integration 349 349 349    
Panoramic sunroof 930 930 930    
Telematics service, such as OnStar 604 604 604    
Leather seating surfaces 1,442 1,442 1,442    
Options (change) 9,985 9,985 8,585 0 0
Options (change) 9,287 9,287 7,985 0 0
Destination 825 825 825 865 865
Total Price $42,410 $44,110 $46,310 $33,470 $35,365
Total Invoice $39,500 $41,081 $43,127 $32,104 $33,985

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Tiguan Sport
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $10,985
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $9,358
Model Year20082008200820172017
ModelC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassTiguanTiguan
TrimC300 Sport SedanC300 Luxury SedanC350 Sport SedanSportSEL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine228hp V6228hp V6268hp V6200hp I4200hp I4
TransmissionM6T7T7T6T6
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)450, 12450, 12450, 12?, 8400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17225/45-17225/45-17235/50-18255/40-19
Total Price$42,410$44,110$46,310$33,470$35,365
Adjustments for Features0-1,175-1,450-2,045-1,945
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$42,410$42,935$44,860$31,425$33,420
Cost Above Minimum$0$525$2,450$0$1,995
Total Invoice$39,500$41,081$43,127$32,104$33,985
Adjustments for Features0-1,094-1,350-1,962-1,869
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$39,500$39,987$41,777$30,142$32,116
Cost Above Minimum$0$487$2,277$0$1,974

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

Model Year20082008200820172017
ModelC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassTiguanTiguan
TrimC300 Sport SedanC300 Luxury SedanC350 Sport SedanSportSEL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150    
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1200$1200  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1100$1100
RWD$0$0$0  
FWD   $0$0
Accessories 
Proximity key   $250$250
Remote app   $25$25
Remote window/roof operation$15$15$15  
Sunshade, rear, power$225$225$225  
Universal garage door opener$100$100$100  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0$0  
Rearview camera   $200$200
Rollover sensor   $50$50
Trailer sway control   $25$25
Vehicle health reports   $0$0
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment   $50$50
Overhead sunglass holder   $25$25
Rear seat pass-through$100$100$100  
Roof rails   $250$250
Trailering equipment (4 wire)   $125$125
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100$100  
Rear wiper   $175$175
Exterior 
Body kit$0 $0  
Bodyside cladding   $350 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)    $250
Deep-tinted rear windows   $275$275
Rear spoiler  $200$200$200
Wheel-lip moldings   $75$75
Infotainment 
Android Auto support   $100$100
App support   $0$0
Apple CarPlay support   $100$100
Bluetooth audio streaming   $25$25
CD changer, in-dash$325$325$325  
CD player   $125$125
DVD-compatible player$0$0$0  
HD radio   $50$50
iPod integration$100$100$100  
Media drive$15$15$15  
Mirrorlink support   $0$0
SMS text-to-speech reader   $25$25
Surround sound$250$250$250  
Traffic + travel information   $25$25
USB port   $25$25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75$75  
Compass   $0$0
Cornering lights   $50$50
Fog light, rear$100$100$100  
Headlight washers$50$50$50  
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25$25  
Steering-linked fog lights$50$50$50  
Steering-linked headlights   $150$150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100    
Door sill trim plates$100$100$100  
Leather door panel trim$250$250$250  
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats   $75$75
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50$50$50  
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50$50$50  
Manual recliner, second row seats   $75$75
Memory system, driver seat   $200$200
Metal pedals$75 $75  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat   $150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat   $150$150
Power-folding headrests, second row seats$50$50$50  
Wood trim $300$300  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - mechanical$100$100$100  
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 $0$0$0
Total Value of Features$2,455$3,630$3,905$4,500$4,400
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,175$1,450$2,045$1,945
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,094-1,350-1,962-1,869

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

Model Year20082017
ModelC-ClassTiguan
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase108.7 in102.5 in
Length182.3 in174.5 in
Width69.7 in71.2 in
Height56.3 in65.6 in
Curb Weight3,528 lb.3,405 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.4 gal.16.8 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.1 in39.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.7 in56.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room52.3 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.7 in40.1 in
Row 2 Headroom36.9 in39.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.1 in55.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.9 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom33.4 in35.8 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
12.4 ft323.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
12.456.1 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C300 Sport Sedan

Premium II Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
Folding second row seats300Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Rear seat pass-through100No
Headlight washers50No
Steering-linked fog lights50No
Heated front seats200Yes
Universal garage door opener100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers175Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Total Requested157569%
Total Not Requested70031%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Surround sound250No
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15No
Harman/Kardon, 450W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
SD Card slot25Yes
Total Requested72547%
Total Not Requested81553%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C300 Luxury Sedan

Premium II Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
Folding second row seats300Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Rear seat pass-through100No
Headlight washers50No
Steering-linked fog lights50No
Heated front seats200Yes
Universal garage door opener100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers175Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Total Requested157569%
Total Not Requested70031%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Surround sound250No
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15No
Harman/Kardon, 450W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
SD Card slot25Yes
Total Requested72547%
Total Not Requested81553%

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

Premium II Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
Folding second row seats300Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Rear seat pass-through100No
Headlight washers50No
Steering-linked fog lights50No
Total Requested80060%
Total Not Requested52540%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Surround sound250No
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15No
Harman/Kardon, 450W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
SD Card slot25Yes
Total Requested72547%
Total Not Requested81553%

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