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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: $38,025

Volkswagen Tiguan SEL Premium   
Difference: $16,770

Lowest Total Invoice: $36,421

Volkswagen Tiguan SEL Premium   
Difference: $14,604

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201620162016201620162018
ModelC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassTiguan
TrimC300C350eC450 AMGAMG C63AMG C63 SSEL Premium
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Base Price $38,950 $45,490 $50,800 $65,250 $73,250 $36,250
Base Invoice $36,224 $42,306 $47,244 $60,683 $68,123 $34,801
Lighting Package 800 800 800 800 800  
Premium 2 Package 2,220 2,220 1,520      
Multimedia Package 2,230 2,230 2,230 2,230 2,230  
Driver Assistance Package 2,800 2,800 2,250 2,250 2,250  
Parking Assist Package 1,290 1,290 1,290 1,290 1,290  
Power trunk closer 250 250 250 250 250  
Interior Package 2,880 2,880 2,150      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720 720 720 720 720  
Panoramic sunroof 1,480 1,480 1,480 1,480 1,480  
Heated steering wheel 250 250        
Carbon fiber rear spoiler     700 700 700  
AMG Leather Package       2,590    
Wood trim         0  
Universal garage door opener           325
Larger rear spoiler           550
Lighting Package 744 744 744 744 744  
Premium 2 Package 2,065 2,065 1,414      
Multimedia Package 2,074 2,074 2,074 2,074 2,074  
Driver Assistance Package 2,604 2,604 2,092 2,092 2,092  
Parking Assist Package 1,200 1,200 1,200 1,200 1,200  
Power trunk closer 233 233 233 233 233  
Interior Package 2,678 2,678 2,000      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 669 669 669 669 669  
Panoramic sunroof 1,376 1,376 1,376 1,376 1,376  
Heated steering wheel 233 233        
Carbon fiber rear spoiler     651 651 651  
AMG Leather Package       2,409    
Wood trim         0  
Universal garage door opener           270
Larger rear spoiler           450
Options (change) 14,920 14,920 13,390 12,310 9,720 875
Options (change) 13,876 13,876 12,453 11,448 9,039 720
Destination 925 925 925 925 925 900
Gas Tax 0 -4,043 0 0 0 0
Total Price $54,795 $57,292 $65,115 $78,485 $83,895 $38,025
Total Invoice $51,025 $53,064 $60,622 $73,056 $78,087 $36,421

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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: $14,940
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $12,900
Model Year201620162016201620162018
ModelC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassTiguan
TrimC300C350eC450 AMGAMG C63AMG C63 SSEL Premium
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Engine241hp I4208hp I4 PiH362hp V6469hp V8503hp V8184hp I4
TransmissionT7T7T7T7T7T8
DrivetrainRWDRWDAWDRWDRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)590, 13590, 13590, 13590, 13590, 13480, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/50-17225/45-18225/45-18245/40-18245/35-19235/50-19
Total Price$54,795$57,292$65,115$78,485$83,895$38,025
Adjustments for Features-1,830-3,355-4,505-3,180-4,5300
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$52,965$53,937$60,610$75,305$79,365$38,025
Cost Above Minimum$0$972$7,645$22,340$26,400$0
Total Invoice$51,025$53,064$60,622$73,056$78,087$36,421
Adjustments for Features-1,704-3,107-4,194-2,960-4,2160
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$49,321$49,957$56,428$70,096$73,871$36,421
Cost Above Minimum$0$636$7,107$20,775$24,550$0

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

Model Year201620162016201620162018
ModelC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassTiguan
TrimC300C350eC450 AMGAMG C63AMG C63 SSEL Premium
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200$1200$1200$1200$1200 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic     $1300
RWD$0$0 $0$0 
AWD  $1700   
FWD     $0
Accessories 
Eco accelerator $100    
Heated steering wheel$100$100   $100
Power liftgate     $350
Power trunk closer$350$350$350$350$350 
Remote climate control$25$25$25$25$25 
Remote start     $150
Remote start via app$75$75$75$75$75 
Remote window/roof operation$15$15$15$15$15 
Semi-automated parking system$500$500$500$500$500 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual     $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350$350$350$350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200$200$200$200$200 
Backup collision intervention     $150
Collision preparation system, rear$100$100$100$100$100 
Cross-traffic collision intervention, rear     $100
Driver drowsiness monitor$150$150$150$150$150 
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75$75$75 
Lane departure prevention, steering-based     $200
Lane keeping assist$400$400$400$400$400 
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0$0$0$0$0 
Rollover sensor     $50
Secondary collision brake assist     $25
Temporary spare tire     $150
Tires, run-flat$150$150$150   
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100$100$100$100$100 
Trailer sway control     $25
Vehicle health reports     $0
Wide-view front camera     $150
Cargo Management 
Console with shifter     $150
Console without shifter$150$150$150$150$150 
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25$25$25$25 
Roof rails     $250
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100$100$100$100 
Rear wiper     $175
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential    $500 
Electronically-variable engine mounts (performance-oriented)    $500 
Limited-slip rear differential   $300  
Engine / Motor 
3.6 kW onboard charger $0    
6 kWh battery pack $0    
Dual-mode exhaust   $250$250 
Raised top speed limiter    $0 
Exterior 
Body kit  $0$0$0 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)     $250
Carbon fiber rear spoiler  $300$300$300 
Deep-tinted rear windows     $275
Larger rear spoiler     $200
Painted brake calipers (optional)    $0 
Wheel-lip moldings     $75
Infotainment 
Android Auto support     $100
Apple CarPlay support     $100
Aux input     $50
DVD-compatible player$0$0$0$0$0 
Handwriting recognition$200$200$200$200$200 
In-vehicle Internet$150$150$150$150$150 
Media drive$15$15$15$15$15 
Mirrorlink support     $0
Navigation map updates, three years$0$0$0$0$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 
Wi-Fi hotspot$50$50$50$50$50 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75$75$75$75 
Boost gauge   $75$75 
Chronometer   $100$100 
Fog light, rear$100$100$100$100$100 
Fog lights     $125
Interior ambient lighting     $150
Interior ambient lighting, configurable$150$150$150$150$150 
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display     $250
Large energy flow and fuel economy display $25    
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100$100$100$100  
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300$300$300   
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200$200$200$200$200 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150$150$150 $150
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 thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100$100$100 
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100$100$100 
Synthetic suede inserts in seating surfaces    $450 
Synthetic suede steering wheel    $150 
Upholstered instrument panel  $300$300$300 
Wood trim    $300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500$500$500$500 
Adaptive dampers - mechanical$100     
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable $1000    
Crosswind stabilization$50$50$50$50$50 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200$200$200$200 
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0$0$0 
Suggestive steering$0$0$0$0$0 
Transmission 
Launch control   $100$100 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100$100$100$100 
Total Value of Features$7,630$9,155$10,305$8,980$10,330$5,800
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,830$3,355$4,505$3,180$4,530$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,704-3,107-4,194-2,960-4,2160

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

Model Year20162018
ModelC-ClassTiguan
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase111.8 in109.8 in
Length184.5 in185.1 in
Width71.3 in72.4 in
Height56.8 in66.3 in
Curb Weight3,418 lb.3,778 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.0 gal.15.3 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.1 in39.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.3 in57.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.7 in40.2 in
Row 2 Headroom37.1 in39.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.0 in55.9 in
Row 2 Legroom35.2 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
12.6 ft312.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
12.633.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
12.665.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C300

Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Cornering lights50Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
LED headlights250Yes
Total Requested650100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium 2 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250No
LED tail lights0No
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only750Yes
Burmester, 590W, 13 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Satellite radio200Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested120067%
Total Not Requested60033%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
App support0Yes
Navigation map updates, three years0No
DVD-compatible player0No
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested92598%
Total Not Requested152%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Collision preparation system, rear100No
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Lane keeping assist system400Yes
Blind spot intervention150Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Total Requested180095%
Total Not Requested1005%
Parking Assist Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Parking guidance system - active500No
Around view cameras300Yes
Total Requested70058%
Total Not Requested50042%
Interior Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Interior ambient lighting, configurable150No
Heated front seats200Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Illuminated door sill trim plates100No
Total Requested110056%
Total Not Requested85044%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C350e

Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Cornering lights50Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
LED headlights250Yes
Total Requested650100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium 2 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250No
LED tail lights0No
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only750Yes
Burmester, 590W, 13 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Satellite radio200Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested120067%
Total Not Requested60033%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
App support0Yes
Navigation map updates, three years0No
DVD-compatible player0No
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested92598%
Total Not Requested152%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Collision preparation system, rear100No
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Lane keeping assist system400Yes
Blind spot intervention150Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Total Requested180095%
Total Not Requested1005%
Parking Assist Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Parking guidance system - active500No
Around view cameras300Yes
Total Requested70058%
Total Not Requested50042%
Interior Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Interior ambient lighting, configurable150No
Heated front seats200Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Illuminated door sill trim plates100No
Total Requested110056%
Total Not Requested85044%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C450 AMG

Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Cornering lights50Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
LED headlights250Yes
Total Requested650100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium 2 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250No
LED tail lights0No
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only750Yes
Burmester, 590W, 13 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested75056%
Total Not Requested60044%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
App support0Yes
Navigation map updates, three years0No
DVD-compatible player0No
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested92598%
Total Not Requested152%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Collision preparation system, rear100No
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Lane keeping assist system400Yes
Blind spot intervention150Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Total Requested160094%
Total Not Requested1006%
Parking Assist Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Parking guidance system - active500No
Around view cameras300Yes
Total Requested70058%
Total Not Requested50042%
Interior Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Interior ambient lighting, configurable150No
Heated front seats200Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Illuminated door sill trim plates100No
Total Requested110056%
Total Not Requested85044%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class AMG C63

Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Cornering lights50Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
LED headlights250Yes
Total Requested650100%
Total Not Requested00%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
App support0Yes
Navigation map updates, three years0No
DVD-compatible player0No
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested92598%
Total Not Requested152%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Collision preparation system, rear100No
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Lane keeping assist system400Yes
Blind spot intervention150Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Total Requested160094%
Total Not Requested1006%
Parking Assist Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Parking guidance system - active500No
Around view cameras300Yes
Total Requested70058%
Total Not Requested50042%
AMG Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Total Requested900100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class AMG C63 S

Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Cornering lights50Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
LED headlights250Yes
Total Requested650100%
Total Not Requested00%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
App support0Yes
Navigation map updates, three years0No
DVD-compatible player0No
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested92598%
Total Not Requested152%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Collision preparation system, rear100No
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Lane keeping assist system400Yes
Blind spot intervention150Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Total Requested160094%
Total Not Requested1006%
Parking Assist Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Parking guidance system - active500No
Around view cameras300Yes
Total Requested70058%
Total Not Requested50042%

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