Mercedes-Benz C-Class Mercedes-Benz C-Class 2009 Volkswagen Tiguan Volkswagen Tiguan 2015

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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: $38,515

Volkswagen Tiguan R-Line   
Difference: $3,125

Lowest Total Invoice: $37,010

Volkswagen Tiguan R-Line   
Difference: $1,775

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200920092015
ModelC-ClassC-ClassTiguan
TrimC300 Sport SedanC350 Sport SedanR-Line
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Base Price $32,900 $39,000 $37,650
Base Invoice $30,597 $36,270 $36,145
Premium II Package 3,500 1,350  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720 720  
iPod integration 375 375  
Telematics service, such as OnStar 650 650  
Panoramic sunroof 1,050 1,050  
Leather seating surfaces 1,570 1,570  
Premium II Package 3,255 1,256  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 669 669  
iPod integration 349 349  
Telematics service, such as OnStar 604 604  
Panoramic sunroof 976 976  
Leather seating surfaces 1,460 1,460  
Options (change) 7,865 5,715 0
Options (change) 7,313 5,314 0
Destination 875 875 865
Total Price $41,640 $45,590 $38,515
Total Invoice $38,785 $42,459 $37,010

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Tiguan R-Line
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $6,235
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,763
Model Year200920092015
ModelC-ClassC-ClassTiguan
TrimC300 Sport SedanC350 Sport SedanR-Line
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Engine228hp V6268hp V6200hp I4
TransmissionM6T7T6
DrivetrainRWDRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)100, 8100, 8400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17225/45-17255/40-19
Total Price$41,640$45,590$38,515
Adjustments for Features0-1,450-3,110
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$41,640$44,140$35,405
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,500$0
Total Invoice$38,785$42,459$37,010
Adjustments for Features0-1,350-2,988
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$38,785$41,109$34,022
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,324$0

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

Model Year200920092015
ModelC-ClassC-ClassTiguan
TrimC300 Sport SedanC350 Sport SedanR-Line
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150  
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1200 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100
RWD$0$0 
FWD  $0
Accessories 
Proximity key  $250
Remote app  $25
Remote window/roof operation$15$15 
Sunshade, rear, power$225$225 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350 
Universal garage door opener$100$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0 
Rearview camera  $200
Rollover sensor  $50
Trailer sway control  $25
Vehicle health reports  $0
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment  $50
Overhead sunglass holder  $25
Rear seat pass-through$100$100 
Roof rails  $250
Trailering equipment (4 wire)  $125
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100 
Rear wiper  $175
Exterior 
Body kit$0$0 
Bodyside cladding  $350
Deep-tinted rear windows  $275
Larger rear spoiler  $200
Rear spoiler $200 
Wheel-lip moldings  $75
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25
Navigation system  $600
SD Card slot  $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75 
Compass  $0
Cornering lights  $50
Fog light, rear$100$100 
Headlight washers$50$50 
Interior ambient lighting  $150
Power-folding mirrors  $50
Steering-linked fog lights$50$50 
Steering-linked headlights  $150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100  
Leather door panel trim$250$250 
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats  $75
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50$50 
Manual recliner, second row seats  $75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $150
Power-folding headrests, second row seats$50$50 
Wood trim $300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - mechanical$100$100 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100
Total Value of Features$1,915$3,365$5,025
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,450$3,110
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,350-2,988

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

Model Year20092015
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
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%

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%

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