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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: $35,590

Volkswagen Tiguan SEL   
Difference: $8,005

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,848

Volkswagen Tiguan SEL   
Difference: $7,755

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2009200920092010
ModelC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassTiguan
TrimC300 Sport SedanC300 Luxury SedanC350 Sport SedanSEL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Base Price $32,900 $34,650 $39,000 $31,550
Base Invoice $30,597 $32,225 $36,270 $29,192
Premium II Package 3,500 3,500 1,350  
Multimedia Package 2,980 2,980 2,980  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720 720 720  
Panoramic sunroof 1,050 1,050 1,050 1,300
Leather seating surfaces 1,570 1,570 1,570  
Navigation system       1,990
Premium II Package 3,255 3,255 1,256  
Multimedia Package 2,771 2,771 2,771  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 669 669 669  
Panoramic sunroof 976 976 976 1,148
Leather seating surfaces 1,460 1,460 1,460  
Navigation system       1,758
Options (change) 9,820 9,820 7,670 3,290
Options (change) 9,131 9,131 7,132 2,906
Destination 875 875 875 750
Total Price $43,595 $45,345 $47,545 $35,590
Total Invoice $40,603 $42,231 $44,277 $32,848

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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: $8,965
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $8,641
Model Year2009200920092010
ModelC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassTiguan
TrimC300 Sport SedanC300 Luxury SedanC350 Sport SedanSEL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Engine228hp V6228hp V6268hp V6200hp I4
TransmissionM6T7T7T6
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)450, 12450, 12450, 12300, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17225/45-17225/45-17235/50-18
Total Price$43,595$45,345$47,545$35,590
Adjustments for Features0-1,175-1,450-960
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$43,595$44,170$46,095$34,630
Cost Above Minimum$0$575$2,500$0
Total Invoice$40,603$42,231$44,277$32,848
Adjustments for Features0-1,094-1,350-886
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$40,603$41,137$42,927$31,962
Cost Above Minimum$0$534$2,324$0

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

Model Year2009200920092010
ModelC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassTiguan
TrimC300 Sport SedanC300 Luxury SedanC350 Sport SedanSEL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150   
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1200$1200 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1100
RWD$0$0$0 
FWD   $0
Accessories 
Remote window/roof operation$15$15$15 
Sunshade, rear, power$225$225$225 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual   $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350$350 
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
Rollover sensor   $50
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment   $50
Overhead sunglass holder   $25
Rear seat pass-through$100$100$100 
Roof rails   $250
Trailering equipment (4 wire)   $125
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100$100 
Rear wiper   $175
Exterior 
Body kit$0 $0 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)   $250
Deep-tinted rear windows   $275
Rear spoiler  $200$200
Wheel-lip moldings   $75
Infotainment 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100$100 
Surround sound$250$250$250 
Traffic information   $25
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75$75 
Fog light, rear$100$100$100 
Headlight washers$50$50$50 
Interior ambient lighting   $150
Steering-linked fog lights$50$50$50 
Steering-linked headlights   $150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100   
Door sill trim plates$100$100$100 
Folding passenger seat   $150
Leather door panel trim$250$250$250 
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats   $75
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat   $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50$50$50 
Manual recliner, second row seats   $75
Metal pedals$75 $75 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat   $150
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100 
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 
Total Value of Features$2,890$4,065$4,340$3,850
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,175$1,450$960
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,094-1,350-886

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

Model Year20092010
ModelC-ClassTiguan
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase108.7 in102.5 in
Length182.3 in174.3 in
Width69.7 in71.2 in
Height56.3 in66.3 in
Curb Weight3,528 lb.3,434 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 in54.8 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,
Behind R2
12.423.0 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
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Universal garage door opener100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers175Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Total Requested172568%
Total Not Requested80032%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Surround sound250No
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Media drive, large15Yes
Harman/Kardon, 450W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
SD Card slot25Yes
Total Requested84055%
Total Not Requested70045%

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
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Universal garage door opener100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers175Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Total Requested172568%
Total Not Requested80032%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Surround sound250No
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Media drive, large15Yes
Harman/Kardon, 450W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
SD Card slot25Yes
Total Requested84055%
Total Not Requested70045%

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-dash200Yes
Surround sound250No
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Media drive, large15Yes
Harman/Kardon, 450W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
SD Card slot25Yes
Total Requested84055%
Total Not Requested70045%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Tiguan SEL

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200No
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Traffic information25No
Media drive, large15Yes
Total Requested61573%
Total Not Requested22527%

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