Mercedes-Benz C-Class Mercedes-Benz C-Class 2009 Volkswagen Tiguan Volkswagen Tiguan 2016

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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: $35,310

Volkswagen Tiguan SEL   
Difference: $9,310

Lowest Total Invoice: $33,932

Volkswagen Tiguan SEL   
Difference: $7,624

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2009200920092016
ModelC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassTiguan
TrimC300 Sport SedanC300 Luxury SedanC350 Sport SedanSEL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Base Price $32,900 $34,650 $39,000 $34,445
Base Invoice $30,597 $32,225 $36,270 $33,067
Premium II Package 3,500 3,500 1,350  
Multimedia Package 2,980 2,980 2,980  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720 720 720  
iPod integration 375 375 375  
Telematics service, such as OnStar 650 650 650  
Panoramic sunroof 1,050 1,050 1,050  
Leather seating surfaces 1,570 1,570 1,570  
Premium II Package 3,255 3,255 1,256  
Multimedia Package 2,771 2,771 2,771  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 669 669 669  
iPod integration 349 349 349  
Telematics service, such as OnStar 604 604 604  
Panoramic sunroof 976 976 976  
Leather seating surfaces 1,460 1,460 1,460  
Options (change) 10,845 10,845 8,695 0
Options (change) 10,084 10,084 8,085 0
Destination 875 875 875 865
Total Price $44,620 $46,370 $48,570 $35,310
Total Invoice $41,556 $43,184 $45,230 $33,932

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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: $11,030
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $9,277
Model Year2009200920092016
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, 12400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17225/45-17225/45-17255/40-19
Total Price$44,620$46,370$48,570$35,310
Adjustments for Features0-1,175-1,450-1,720
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$44,620$45,195$47,120$33,590
Cost Above Minimum$0$575$2,500$0
Total Invoice$41,556$43,184$45,230$33,932
Adjustments for Features0-1,094-1,350-1,653
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$41,556$42,090$43,880$32,279
Cost Above Minimum$0$534$2,324$0

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

Model Year2009200920092016
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 
Proximity key   $250
Remote app   $25
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
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$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 
Android Auto support   $100
App support   $0
Apple CarPlay support   $100
Bluetooth audio streaming   $25
CD changer, in-dash$325$325$325 
CD player   $125
DVD-compatible player$0$0$0 
HD radio   $50
iPod integration$100$100$100 
Media drive$15$15$15 
Mirrorlink support   $0
SMS text-to-speech reader   $25
Surround sound$250$250$250 
Traffic + travel information   $25
USB port   $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75$75 
Compass   $0
Cornering lights   $50
Fog light, rear$100$100$100 
Headlight washers$50$50$50 
Power-folding mirrors   $50
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 
Leather door panel trim$250$250$250 
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats   $75
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50$50$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50$50$50 
Manual recliner, second row seats   $75
Metal pedals$75 $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$50 
Wood trim $300$300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - mechanical$100$100$100 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 $0$0
Total Value of Features$2,780$3,955$4,230$4,500
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,175$1,450$1,720
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,094-1,350-1,653

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

Model Year20092016
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
Rain-sensing wipers175Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Heated front seats200Yes
Universal garage door opener100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Total Requested172568%
Total Not Requested80032%
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
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Rain-sensing wipers175Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Heated front seats200Yes
Universal garage door opener100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Total Requested172568%
Total Not Requested80032%
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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