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Mercedes-Benz C-Class vs. Volkswagen Tiguan Price Comparison (MSRP)The sticker prices, before adjusting for remaining feature differences. Usually these are the numbers you will see on the window stickers.
Models in short supply often sell at or even above these prices.
Models in short supply often sell at or even above these prices.
Mercedes-Benz C-Class vs. Volkswagen Tiguan Invoice Comparison
Lowest Total Price: $37,475 Volkswagen Tiguan SEL Premium | ||||||
| Difference: $11,220 | ||||||
Lowest Total Invoice: $35,971 Volkswagen Tiguan SEL Premium | ||||||
| Difference: $9,379 | ||||||
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| Model Year | 2012 | 2012 | 2012 | 2012 | 2012 | 2018 |
| Model | C-Class | C-Class | C-Class | C-Class | C-Class | Tiguan |
| Trim | C250 Sport | C250 Luxury | C300 Sport | C300 Luxury | C350 Sport | SEL Premium |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr SUV |
| Base Price | $34,800 | $35,220 | $38,020 | $38,430 | $40,575 | $36,250 |
| Base Invoice | $32,364 | $32,755 | $35,359 | $35,740 | $37,735 | $34,801 |
| Premium 1 Package | 2,500 | 2,500 | 2,500 | 2,500 | ||
| Multimedia Package | 2,790 | 2,790 | 2,790 | 2,790 | 2,790 | |
| Lane departure warning | 850 | 850 | 850 | 850 | 850 | |
| Obstacle detection, rear | 970 | 970 | 970 | |||
| Leather Package | 1,750 | 1,750 | 1,750 | 1,750 | 1,750 | |
| Lighting Package | 1,290 | 1,290 | 1,290 | 1,290 | 1,290 | |
| Metallic paint (extra cost) | 720 | 720 | 720 | 720 | 720 | |
| Rear spoiler | 300 | 300 | 300 | 300 | ||
| Proximity key | 650 | 650 | 650 | 650 | 650 | |
| Telematics service, such as OnStar | 660 | 660 | 660 | 660 | 660 | |
| Panoramic sunroof | 1,090 | 1,090 | 1,090 | 1,090 | 1,090 | |
| Wood trim | 0 | |||||
| Universal garage door opener | 325 | |||||
| Premium 1 Package | 2,325 | 2,325 | 2,325 | 2,325 | ||
| Multimedia Package | 2,595 | 2,595 | 2,595 | 2,595 | 2,595 | |
| Lane departure warning | 791 | 791 | 791 | 791 | 791 | |
| Obstacle detection, rear | 902 | 902 | 902 | |||
| Leather Package | 1,628 | 1,628 | 1,628 | 1,628 | 1,628 | |
| Lighting Package | 1,200 | 1,200 | 1,200 | 1,200 | 1,200 | |
| Metallic paint (extra cost) | 669 | 669 | 669 | 669 | 669 | |
| Rear spoiler | 279 | 279 | 279 | 279 | ||
| Proximity key | 605 | 605 | 605 | 605 | 605 | |
| Telematics service, such as OnStar | 614 | 614 | 614 | 614 | 614 | |
| Panoramic sunroof | 1,014 | 1,014 | 1,014 | 1,014 | 1,014 | |
| Wood trim | 0 | |||||
| Universal garage door opener | 270 | |||||
| Options (change) | 13,570 | 12,600 | 13,570 | 12,600 | 10,770 | 325 |
| Options (change) | 12,622 | 11,720 | 12,622 | 11,720 | 10,018 | 270 |
| Destination | 875 | 875 | 875 | 875 | 875 | 900 |
| Total Price | $49,245 | $48,695 | $52,465 | $51,905 | $52,220 | $37,475 |
| Total Invoice | $45,861 | $45,350 | $48,856 | $48,335 | $48,628 | $35,971 |
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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mercedes-Benz C-Class vs. Volkswagen Tiguan
| Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Tiguan SEL Premium | ||||||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $14,790 | ||||||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $12,806 | ||||||
| Model Year | 2012 | 2012 | 2012 | 2012 | 2012 | 2018 |
| Model | C-Class | C-Class | C-Class | C-Class | C-Class | Tiguan |
| Trim | C250 Sport | C250 Luxury | C300 Sport | C300 Luxury | C350 Sport | SEL Premium |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr SUV |
| Engine | 201hp I4 | 201hp I4 | 228hp V6 | 228hp V6 | 302hp V6 | 184hp I4 |
| Transmission | T7 | T7 | T7 | T7 | T7 | T8 |
| Drivetrain | RWD | RWD | AWD | AWD | RWD | FWD |
| EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway) | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG |
| Audio (watts, speakers) | 450, 12 | 450, 12 | 450, 12 | 450, 12 | 450, 12 | 480, 9 |
| Tire (rear if not all the same) | 225/45-17 | 225/45-17 | 225/45-17 | 225/45-17 | 225/45-17 | 235/50-19 |
| Total Price | $49,245 | $48,695 | $52,465 | $51,905 | $52,220 | $37,475 |
| Adjustments for Features | -525 | 0 | -2,225 | -1,700 | -725 | -3,570 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Price | $48,720 | $48,695 | $50,240 | $50,205 | $51,495 | $33,905 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $25 | $0 | $1,545 | $1,510 | $2,800 | $0 |
| Total Invoice | $45,861 | $45,350 | $48,856 | $48,335 | $48,628 | $35,971 |
| Adjustments for Features | -489 | 0 | -2,072 | -1,583 | -675 | -3,427 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice | $45,372 | $45,350 | $46,784 | $46,752 | $47,953 | $32,544 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $22 | $0 | $1,434 | $1,402 | $2,603 | $0 |
Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz C-Class vs. Volkswagen Tiguan
| Model Year | 2012 | 2012 | 2012 | 2012 | 2012 | 2018 |
| Model | C-Class | C-Class | C-Class | C-Class | C-Class | Tiguan |
| Trim | C250 Sport | C250 Luxury | C300 Sport | C300 Luxury | C350 Sport | SEL Premium |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr SUV |
| Transmission and Drivetrain | ||||||
| 7-speed manually-shiftable automatic | $1200 | $1200 | $1200 | $1200 | $1200 | |
| 8-speed manually-shiftable automatic | $1300 | |||||
| RWD | $0 | $0 | $0 | |||
| AWD | $1700 | $1700 | ||||
| FWD | $0 | |||||
| Accessories | ||||||
| Adaptive cruise control, all-speed | $850 | |||||
| Cruise control | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | |
| Hands-free trunk or liftgate | $100 | |||||
| Heated steering wheel | $100 | |||||
| Parking guidance system - passive | $250 | $250 | $250 | |||
| Power liftgate | $350 | |||||
| Remote app | $25 | |||||
| Remote start | $150 | |||||
| Remote window/roof operation | $15 | $15 | $15 | $15 | $15 | |
| Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual | $250 | |||||
| Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power | $350 | $350 | $350 | $350 | $350 | |
| Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety | ||||||
| Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | |
| Around view cameras | $500 | |||||
| Automatic braking, low-speed | $200 | |||||
| Backup collision intervention | $150 | |||||
| Blind spot collision prevention | $150 | |||||
| Cross-traffic collision intervention, rear | $100 | |||||
| Cross-traffic warning, rear | $100 | |||||
| Driver drowsiness monitor | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | |
| Forward collision warning | $200 | |||||
| Knee airbag, driver | $75 | $75 | $75 | $75 | $75 | |
| Lane departure prevention, steering-based | $200 | |||||
| Obstacle detection, front | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | ||
| Obstacle detection, rear | $250 | $250 | $250 | $250 | ||
| Pedestrian detection | $50 | |||||
| Rearview camera | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | |
| Rollover sensor | $50 | |||||
| Secondary collision brake assist | $25 | |||||
| Trailer sway control | $25 | |||||
| Vehicle health reports | $0 | |||||
| Wide-view front camera | $150 | |||||
| Cargo Management | ||||||
| Roof rails | $250 | |||||
| Climate Control | ||||||
| Automatic air recirculation | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Rear wiper | $175 | |||||
| Engine / Motor | ||||||
| Automatic start / stop | $150 | |||||
| Exterior | ||||||
| Body kit | $0 | $0 | $0 | |||
| Bodyside cladding (gray/black) | $250 | |||||
| Deep-tinted rear windows | $275 | |||||
| Wheel-lip moldings | $75 | |||||
| Infotainment | ||||||
| Android Auto support | $100 | |||||
| App support | $0 | |||||
| Apple CarPlay support | $100 | |||||
| CD changer, in-dash | $325 | $325 | $325 | $325 | $325 | |
| CD player | $125 | |||||
| DVD-compatible player | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | |
| Media drive | $15 | $15 | $15 | $15 | $15 | |
| Mirrorlink support | $0 | |||||
| SMS text-to-speech reader | $25 | |||||
| Surround sound | $250 | $250 | $250 | $250 | $250 | |
| Traffic + travel information | $25 | |||||
| Traffic information | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | |
| Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors | ||||||
| Auto-dimming driver-side mirror | $75 | $75 | $75 | $75 | $75 | |
| Cornering lights | $50 | |||||
| Fog light, rear | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Fog lights | $125 | |||||
| Headlight washers | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| Interior ambient lighting | $150 | |||||
| Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display | $250 | |||||
| LED headlights | $1000 | |||||
| Power-folding mirrors | $50 | |||||
| Xenon HID headlights | $500 | $500 | $500 | $500 | $500 | |
| Seats and Interior Trim | ||||||
| Aluminum trim | $100 | $100 | ||||
| Door sill trim plates | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Leather door panel trim | $250 | $250 | $250 | $250 | $250 | |
| Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats | $75 | |||||
| Manual height adjuster, passenger seat | $50 | |||||
| Manual recliner, second row seats | $75 | |||||
| Memory system, passenger seat | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | |
| Metal pedals | $75 | $75 | $75 | |||
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | |
| Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| Power height adjuster, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat | $100 | |||||
| Power recliner, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Power-folding headrests, second row seats | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| Wood trim | $300 | $300 | $300 | |||
| Suspension, Wheels, and Tires | ||||||
| Adaptive dampers - mechanical | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Sport suspension (upgrade) | $0 | $0 | $0 | |||
| Total Value of Features | $5,855 | $5,330 | $7,555 | $7,030 | $6,055 | $8,900 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | $525 | $0 | $2,225 | $1,700 | $725 | $3,570 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | -489 | 0 | -2,072 | -1,583 | -675 | -3,427 |
Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz C-Class vs. Volkswagen Tiguan
| Model Year | 2012 | 2018 |
| Model | C-Class | Tiguan |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr SUV |
| Wheelbase | 108.7 in | 109.8 in |
| Length | 180.7 in | 185.1 in |
| Width | 69.7 in | 72.4 in |
| Height | 56.3 in | 66.3 in |
| Curb Weight | 3,429 lb. | 3,778 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 17.4 gal. | 15.3 gal. |
| Row 1 Headroom | 37.1 in | 39.6 in |
| Row 1 Shoulder Room | 54.7 in | 57.0 in |
| Row 1 Hip Room | 52.3 in | 0.0 in |
| Row 1 Legroom | 41.7 in | 40.2 in |
| Row 2 Headroom | 36.9 in | 39.1 in |
| Row 2 Shoulder Room | 55.0 in | 55.9 in |
| Row 2 Hip Room | 54.9 in | 0.0 in |
| Row 2 Legroom | 33.4 in | 36.5 in |
| Row 3 Headroom | 0.0 in | 33.8 in |
| Row 3 Shoulder Room | 0.0 in | 47.8 in |
| Row 3 Legroom | 0.0 in | 27.9 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 12.4 ft3 | 12.0 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 12.4 | 33.0 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 12.4 | 65.7 ft3 |
Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C250 Sport
| Premium 1 Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Heated front seats | 200 | Yes |
| Satellite radio | 200 | Yes |
| Surround sound | 250 | No |
| iPod integration | 100 | Yes |
| Harman/Kardon, 450W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer) | 350 | No |
| Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power | 100 | No |
| Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat | 50 | No |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat | 100 | No |
| Folding second row seats | 300 | Yes |
| Memory system, driver seat | 200 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 1000 | 54% |
| Total Not Requested | 850 | 46% |
| Multimedia Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| CD changer, in-dash | 200 | No |
| Rearview camera | 200 | Yes |
| DVD-compatible player | 0 | No |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | Yes |
| Traffic information | 25 | Yes |
| Media drive, large | 15 | No |
| SD Card slot | 25 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 950 | 82% |
| Total Not Requested | 215 | 18% |
| Leather Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Leather seating surfaces | 900 | Yes |
| Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat | 50 | No |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | 100 | No |
| Memory system, passenger seat | 150 | No |
| Upholstered door panels, leather | 250 | No |
| Total Requested | 900 | 62% |
| Total Not Requested | 550 | 38% |
| Lighting Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Steering-linked headlights | 150 | Yes |
| Xenon HID headlights | 500 | Yes |
| Headlight washers | 50 | No |
| Auto-dimming headlights | 200 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 850 | 94% |
| Total Not Requested | 50 | 6% |
Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C250 Luxury
| Premium 1 Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Heated front seats | 200 | Yes |
| Satellite radio | 200 | Yes |
| Surround sound | 250 | No |
| iPod integration | 100 | Yes |
| Harman/Kardon, 450W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer) | 350 | No |
| Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power | 100 | No |
| Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat | 50 | No |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat | 100 | No |
| Folding second row seats | 300 | Yes |
| Memory system, driver seat | 200 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 1000 | 54% |
| Total Not Requested | 850 | 46% |
| Multimedia Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| CD changer, in-dash | 200 | No |
| Rearview camera | 200 | Yes |
| DVD-compatible player | 0 | No |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | Yes |
| Traffic information | 25 | Yes |
| Media drive, large | 15 | No |
| SD Card slot | 25 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 950 | 82% |
| Total Not Requested | 215 | 18% |
| Leather Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Leather seating surfaces | 900 | Yes |
| Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat | 50 | No |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | 100 | No |
| Memory system, passenger seat | 150 | No |
| Upholstered door panels, leather | 250 | No |
| Total Requested | 900 | 62% |
| Total Not Requested | 550 | 38% |
| Lighting Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Steering-linked headlights | 150 | Yes |
| Xenon HID headlights | 500 | Yes |
| Headlight washers | 50 | No |
| Auto-dimming headlights | 200 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 850 | 94% |
| Total Not Requested | 50 | 6% |
Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C300 Sport
| Premium 1 Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Heated front seats | 200 | Yes |
| Satellite radio | 200 | Yes |
| Surround sound | 250 | No |
| iPod integration | 100 | Yes |
| Harman/Kardon, 450W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer) | 350 | No |
| Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power | 100 | No |
| Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat | 50 | No |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat | 100 | No |
| Folding second row seats | 300 | Yes |
| Memory system, driver seat | 200 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 1000 | 54% |
| Total Not Requested | 850 | 46% |
| Multimedia Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| CD changer, in-dash | 200 | No |
| Rearview camera | 200 | Yes |
| DVD-compatible player | 0 | No |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | Yes |
| Traffic information | 25 | Yes |
| Media drive, large | 15 | No |
| SD Card slot | 25 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 950 | 82% |
| Total Not Requested | 215 | 18% |
| Leather Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Leather seating surfaces | 900 | Yes |
| Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat | 50 | No |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | 100 | No |
| Memory system, passenger seat | 150 | No |
| Upholstered door panels, leather | 250 | No |
| Total Requested | 900 | 62% |
| Total Not Requested | 550 | 38% |
| Lighting Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Steering-linked headlights | 150 | Yes |
| Xenon HID headlights | 500 | Yes |
| Headlight washers | 50 | No |
| Auto-dimming headlights | 200 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 850 | 94% |
| Total Not Requested | 50 | 6% |
Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C300 Luxury
| Premium 1 Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Heated front seats | 200 | Yes |
| Satellite radio | 200 | Yes |
| Surround sound | 250 | No |
| iPod integration | 100 | Yes |
| Harman/Kardon, 450W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer) | 350 | No |
| Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power | 100 | No |
| Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat | 50 | No |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat | 100 | No |
| Folding second row seats | 300 | Yes |
| Memory system, driver seat | 200 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 1000 | 54% |
| Total Not Requested | 850 | 46% |
| Multimedia Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| CD changer, in-dash | 200 | No |
| Rearview camera | 200 | Yes |
| DVD-compatible player | 0 | No |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | Yes |
| Traffic information | 25 | Yes |
| Media drive, large | 15 | No |
| SD Card slot | 25 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 950 | 82% |
| Total Not Requested | 215 | 18% |
| Leather Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Leather seating surfaces | 900 | Yes |
| Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat | 50 | No |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | 100 | No |
| Memory system, passenger seat | 150 | No |
| Upholstered door panels, leather | 250 | No |
| Total Requested | 900 | 62% |
| Total Not Requested | 550 | 38% |
| Lighting Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Steering-linked headlights | 150 | Yes |
| Xenon HID headlights | 500 | Yes |
| Headlight washers | 50 | No |
| Auto-dimming headlights | 200 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 850 | 94% |
| Total Not Requested | 50 | 6% |
Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C350 Sport
| Multimedia Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| CD changer, in-dash | 200 | No |
| Rearview camera | 200 | Yes |
| DVD-compatible player | 0 | No |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | Yes |
| Traffic information | 25 | Yes |
| Media drive, large | 15 | No |
| SD Card slot | 25 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 950 | 82% |
| Total Not Requested | 215 | 18% |
| Leather Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Leather seating surfaces | 900 | Yes |
| Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat | 50 | No |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | 100 | No |
| Memory system, passenger seat | 150 | No |
| Upholstered door panels, leather | 250 | No |
| Total Requested | 900 | 62% |
| Total Not Requested | 550 | 38% |
| Lighting Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Steering-linked headlights | 150 | Yes |
| Xenon HID headlights | 500 | Yes |
| Headlight washers | 50 | No |
| Auto-dimming headlights | 200 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 850 | 94% |
| Total Not Requested | 50 | 6% |
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