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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: $12,035

Lowest Total Invoice: $33,932

Volkswagen Tiguan SEL   
Difference: $10,164

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201320132013201320132016
ModelC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassTiguan
TrimC250 SportC250 LuxuryC300 SportC300 LuxuryC350 SportSEL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Base Price $35,350 $35,770 $38,950 $39,360 $41,400 $34,445
Base Invoice $32,876 $33,266 $36,224 $36,605 $38,502 $33,067
Premium 1 Package 2,500 2,500 2,500 2,500    
Multimedia Package 2,790 2,790 2,790 2,790 2,790  
Lighting Package 1,290 1,290 1,290 1,290 1,290  
Leather Package 1,750 1,750 1,750 1,750 1,750  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720 720 720 720 720  
Proximity key 650 650 650 650 650  
Rear spoiler 300 300 300 300    
Panoramic sunroof 1,090 1,090 1,090 1,090 1,090  
Wood trim         0  
Premium 1 Package 2,325 2,325 2,325 2,325    
Multimedia Package 2,595 2,595 2,595 2,595 2,595  
Lighting Package 1,200 1,200 1,200 1,200 1,200  
Leather Package 1,628 1,628 1,628 1,628 1,628  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 669 669 669 669 669  
Proximity key 605 605 605 605 605  
Rear spoiler 279 279 279 279    
Panoramic sunroof 1,014 1,014 1,014 1,014 1,014  
Wood trim         0  
Options (change) 11,090 11,090 11,090 11,090 8,290 0
Options (change) 10,315 10,315 10,315 10,315 7,711 0
Destination 905 905 905 905 905 865
Total Price $47,345 $47,765 $50,945 $51,355 $50,595 $35,310
Total Invoice $44,096 $44,486 $47,444 $47,825 $47,118 $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: $11,255
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $9,438
Model Year201320132013201320132016
ModelC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassTiguan
TrimC250 SportC250 LuxuryC300 SportC300 LuxuryC350 SportSEL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Engine201hp I4201hp I4248hp V6248hp V6302hp V6200hp I4
TransmissionT7T7T7T7T7T6
DrivetrainRWDRWDAWDAWDRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)450, 12450, 12450, 12450, 12450, 12400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17225/45-17225/45-17225/45-17225/45-17255/40-19
Total Price$47,345$47,765$50,945$51,355$50,595$35,310
Adjustments for Features-780-905-2,630-2,755-1,1300
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$46,565$46,860$48,315$48,600$49,465$35,310
Cost Above Minimum$0$295$1,750$2,035$2,900$0
Total Invoice$44,096$44,486$47,444$47,825$47,118$33,932
Adjustments for Features-726-843-2,449-2,566-1,0520
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$43,370$43,643$44,995$45,259$46,066$33,932
Cost Above Minimum$0$273$1,625$1,889$2,696$0

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

Model Year201320132013201320132016
ModelC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassTiguan
TrimC250 SportC250 LuxuryC300 SportC300 LuxuryC350 SportSEL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200$1200$1200$1200$1200 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic     $1100
RWD$0$0  $0 
AWD  $1700$1700  
FWD     $0
Accessories 
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 
Universal garage door opener$100$100$100$100$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0$0$0$0 
Driver drowsiness monitor$150$150$150$150$150 
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75$75$75 
Rollover sensor     $50
Trailer sway control     $25
Vehicle health reports     $0
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment     $50
Overhead sunglass holder     $25
Roof rails     $250
Trailering equipment (4 wire)     $125
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100$100$100$100 
Rear wiper     $175
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop  $150$150$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
Apple CarPlay support     $100
CD changer, in-dash$325$325$325$325$325 
CD player     $125
DVD-compatible player$0$0$0$0$0 
In-vehicle Internet$150$150$150$150$150 
Media drive$15$15$15$15$15 
Mirrorlink support     $0
Surround sound$250$250$250$250$250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar     $200
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225$225$225$225 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75$75$75$75 
Auto-dimming headlights$200$200$200$200$200 
Cornering lights     $50
Fog light, rear$100$100$100$100$100 
Fog lights     $125
Headlight washers$50$50$50$50$50 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25$25$25$25 
Power-folding mirrors     $50
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 recliner, second row seats     $75
Memory system, passenger seat$150$150$150$150$150 
Metal pedals$75 $75 $75 
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat$50$50$50$50$50 
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50$50$50$50 
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$0
Total Value of Features$4,330$4,455$6,180$6,305$4,680$3,550
Value of Feature Adjustments$780$905$2,630$2,755$1,130$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-726-843-2,449-2,566-1,0520

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

Model Year20132016
ModelC-ClassTiguan
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase108.7 in102.5 in
Length180.7 in174.5 in
Width69.7 in71.2 in
Height56.3 in65.6 in
Curb Weight3,429 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 Room55.0 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 C250 Sport

Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Surround sound250No
iPod integration100Yes
Harman/Kardon, 450W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat50No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Folding second row seats300Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Total Requested110059%
Total Not Requested75041%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
In-vehicle Internet150No
App support0Yes
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
SD Card slot25Yes
Total Requested95072%
Total Not Requested36528%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Total Requested65072%
Total Not Requested25028%
Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Total Requested100069%
Total Not Requested45031%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C250 Luxury

Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Surround sound250No
iPod integration100Yes
Harman/Kardon, 450W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat50No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Folding second row seats300Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Total Requested110059%
Total Not Requested75041%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
In-vehicle Internet150No
App support0Yes
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
SD Card slot25Yes
Total Requested95072%
Total Not Requested36528%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Total Requested65072%
Total Not Requested25028%
Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Total Requested100069%
Total Not Requested45031%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C300 Sport

Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Surround sound250No
iPod integration100Yes
Harman/Kardon, 450W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat50No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Folding second row seats300Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Total Requested110059%
Total Not Requested75041%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
In-vehicle Internet150No
App support0Yes
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
SD Card slot25Yes
Total Requested95072%
Total Not Requested36528%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Total Requested65072%
Total Not Requested25028%
Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Total Requested100069%
Total Not Requested45031%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C300 Luxury

Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Surround sound250No
iPod integration100Yes
Harman/Kardon, 450W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat50No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Folding second row seats300Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Total Requested110059%
Total Not Requested75041%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
In-vehicle Internet150No
App support0Yes
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
SD Card slot25Yes
Total Requested95072%
Total Not Requested36528%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Total Requested65072%
Total Not Requested25028%
Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Total Requested100069%
Total Not Requested45031%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C350 Sport

Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
In-vehicle Internet150No
App support0Yes
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
SD Card slot25Yes
Total Requested95072%
Total Not Requested36528%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Total Requested65072%
Total Not Requested25028%
Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Total Requested100069%
Total Not Requested45031%

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