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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: $37,475

Volkswagen Tiguan SEL Premium   
Difference: $14,430

Lowest Total Invoice: $35,971

Volkswagen Tiguan SEL Premium   
Difference: $12,367

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2014201420142018
ModelC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassTiguan
TrimC250 SportC300 SportC350 SportSEL Premium
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Base Price $35,800 $39,400 $42,100 $36,250
Base Invoice $33,294 $36,642 $39,153 $34,801
Multimedia Package 2,860 2,860 2,860  
Driver Assistance Package 2,950 2,950 2,950  
Obstacle detection, rear 970 970 970  
Lighting Package 1,390 1,390 1,390  
Leather Package 1,750 1,750 1,750  
Premium 1 Package 2,500 2,500    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720 720 720  
Rear spoiler 300 300    
Proximity key 650 650 650  
Panoramic sunroof 1,090 1,090 1,090  
Wood trim     0  
Universal garage door opener       325
Multimedia Package 2,660 2,660 2,660  
Driver Assistance Package 2,744 2,744 2,744  
Obstacle detection, rear 902 902 902  
Lighting Package 1,293 1,293 1,293  
Leather Package 1,628 1,628 1,628  
Premium 1 Package 2,325 2,325    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 669 669 669  
Rear spoiler 279 279    
Proximity key 605 605 605  
Panoramic sunroof 1,014 1,014 1,014  
Wood trim     0  
Universal garage door opener       270
Options (change) 15,180 15,180 12,380 325
Options (change) 14,119 14,119 11,515 270
Destination 925 925 925 900
Total Price $51,905 $55,505 $55,405 $37,475
Total Invoice $48,338 $51,686 $51,593 $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: $15,650
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $13,538
Model Year2014201420142018
ModelC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassTiguan
TrimC250 SportC300 SportC350 SportSEL Premium
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Engine201hp I4248hp V6302hp V6184hp I4
TransmissionT7T7T7T8
DrivetrainRWDAWDRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)450, 12450, 12450, 12480, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17225/45-17225/40-18235/50-19
Total Price$51,905$55,505$55,405$37,475
Adjustments for Features0-1,850-350-1,220
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$51,905$53,655$55,055$36,255
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,750$3,150$0
Total Invoice$48,338$51,686$51,593$35,971
Adjustments for Features0-1,723-326-1,171
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$48,338$49,963$51,267$34,800
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,625$2,929$0

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

Model Year2014201420142018
ModelC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassTiguan
TrimC250 SportC300 SportC350 SportSEL Premium
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200$1200$1200 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1300
RWD$0 $0 
AWD $1700  
FWD   $0
Accessories 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate   $100
Heated steering wheel   $100
Parking guidance system - passive$250$250$250 
Power liftgate   $350
Remote start   $150
Remote window/roof operation$15$15$15 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual   $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350$350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0$0 
Around view cameras   $500
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200$200$200 
Backup collision intervention   $150
Cross-traffic collision intervention, rear   $100
Cross-traffic warning, rear   $100
Driver drowsiness monitor$150$150$150 
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75 
Lane departure prevention$150$150$150 
Lane departure prevention, steering-based   $200
Pedestrian detection   $50
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0$0$0 
Rearview camera$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 
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 
CD player   $125
DVD-compatible player$0$0$0 
In-vehicle Internet$150$150$150 
Media drive$15$15$15 
Mirrorlink support   $0
Surround sound$250$250$250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar   $200
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225$225 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75$75 
Cornering lights   $50
Fog light, rear$100$100$100 
Fog lights   $125
Headlight washers$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 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100$100  
Door sill trim plates$100$100$100 
Leather door panel trim$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 
Metal pedals$75$75$75 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150$150$150 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100 
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat$50$50$50 
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50$50 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat   $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 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - mechanical$100$100$100 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0$0$0 
Total Value of Features$6,005$7,855$6,355$7,225
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,850$350$1,220
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,723-326-1,171

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

Model Year20142018
ModelC-ClassTiguan
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase108.7 in109.8 in
Length180.7 in185.1 in
Width69.7 in72.4 in
Height56.3 in66.3 in
Curb Weight3,429 lb.3,778 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.4 gal.15.3 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.1 in39.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.7 in57.0 in
Row 1 Hip Room52.3 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.7 in40.2 in
Row 2 Headroom36.9 in39.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.0 in55.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.9 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom33.4 in36.5 in
Row 3 Headroom0.0 in33.8 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room0.0 in47.8 in
Row 3 Legroom0.0 in27.9 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
12.4 ft312.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
12.433.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
12.465.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C250 Sport

Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
DVD-compatible player0No
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
SD Card slot25Yes
In-vehicle Internet150No
App support0Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested95072%
Total Not Requested36528%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Lane departure prevention system150Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed200No
Forward collision alert200Yes
Blind spot intervention150Yes
Total Requested180090%
Total Not Requested20010%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Total Requested85094%
Total Not Requested506%
Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Total Requested90062%
Total Not Requested55038%
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 seat100No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Total Requested70045%
Total Not Requested85055%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C300 Sport

Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
DVD-compatible player0No
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
SD Card slot25Yes
In-vehicle Internet150No
App support0Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested95072%
Total Not Requested36528%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Lane departure prevention system150Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed200No
Forward collision alert200Yes
Blind spot intervention150Yes
Total Requested180090%
Total Not Requested20010%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Total Requested85094%
Total Not Requested506%
Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Total Requested90062%
Total Not Requested55038%
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 seat100No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Total Requested70045%
Total Not Requested85055%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C350 Sport

Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
DVD-compatible player0No
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
SD Card slot25Yes
In-vehicle Internet150No
App support0Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested95072%
Total Not Requested36528%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Lane departure prevention system150Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed200No
Forward collision alert200Yes
Blind spot intervention150Yes
Total Requested180090%
Total Not Requested20010%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Total Requested85094%
Total Not Requested506%
Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Total Requested90062%
Total Not Requested55038%

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