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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: $35,815

Volkswagen Tiguan SEL   
Difference: $14,330

Lowest Total Invoice: $34,415

Volkswagen Tiguan SEL   
Difference: $12,292

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201820182018201820182012
ModelC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassTiguan
TrimC300C350eAMG C43AMG C63AMG C63 SSEL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Base Price $40,250 $47,900 $53,400 $66,100 $73,700 $33,975
Base Invoice $37,433 $44,547 $49,662 $61,473 $68,541 $32,617
Multimedia Package 2,200 2,200 2,200 2,200 2,200  
Leather Seating Package 1,950 1,950        
Premium 1 Package 1,250          
Heated front seats 580 580        
Panoramic sunroof 1,000 1,000 1,000 1,000 1,000  
Rear spoiler 350 350        
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720 720 720 720 720  
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only 850 850 850   850  
Premium Package   700        
Blind spot warning system   550        
Interior ambient lighting, configurable   310        
Carbon fiber rear spoiler     700      
Leather seating surfaces     1,620      
AMG Leather Package       2,590    
Premium Navigation Package           1,020
FWD           0
Multimedia Package 2,046 2,046 2,046 2,046 2,046  
Leather Seating Package 1,814 1,814        
Premium 1 Package 1,163          
Heated front seats 539 539        
Panoramic sunroof 930 930 930 930 930  
Rear spoiler 326 326        
Metallic paint (extra cost) 670 670 670 670 670  
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only 791 791 791   791  
Premium Package   651        
Blind spot warning system   512        
Interior ambient lighting, configurable   288        
Carbon fiber rear spoiler     651      
Leather seating surfaces     1,507      
AMG Leather Package       2,409    
Premium Navigation Package           978
FWD           0
Options (change) 8,900 9,210 7,090 6,510 4,770 1,020
Options (change) 8,279 8,567 6,595 6,055 4,437 978
Destination 995 995 995 995 995 820
Gas Tax 0 -4,043 0 0 0 0
Total Price $50,145 $54,062 $61,485 $73,605 $79,465 $35,815
Total Invoice $46,707 $50,066 $57,252 $68,523 $73,973 $34,415

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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: $11,265
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $9,437
Model Year201820182018201820182012
ModelC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassTiguan
TrimC300C350eAMG C43AMG C63AMG C63 SSEL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Engine241hp I4208hp I4 PiH362hp V6469hp V8503hp V8200hp I4
TransmissionT9T7T9T7T7T6
DrivetrainRWDRWDAWDRWDRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 5?, 5?, 5590, 13590, 13?, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/50-17225/45-18225/45-18245/40-18245/35-19255/40-19
Total Price$50,145$54,062$61,485$73,605$79,465$35,815
Adjustments for Features-3,065-4,090-5,790-4,640-5,3400
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$47,080$49,972$55,695$68,965$74,125$35,815
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,892$8,615$21,885$27,045$0
Total Invoice$46,707$50,066$57,252$68,523$73,973$34,415
Adjustments for Features-2,855-3,788-5,391-4,320-4,9710
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$43,852$46,278$51,861$64,203$69,002$34,415
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,426$8,009$20,351$25,150$0

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

Model Year201820182018201820182012
ModelC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassTiguan
TrimC300C350eAMG C43AMG C63AMG C63 SSEL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1400 $1400   
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1200 $1200$1200 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic     $1100
RWD$0$0 $0$0 
AWD  $1700   
FWD     $0
Accessories 
Eco accelerator $100    
Proximity key$250 $250$250$250$250
Remote app$25$25$25$25$25 
Remote climate control$25$25$25$25$25 
Remote start via app$75$75$75$75$75 
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 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200$200$200$200$200 
Automatic braking, low-speed$200$200$200$200$200 
Blind spot warning system$200$200$200$200$200 
Driver drowsiness monitor$150$150$150$150$150 
Forward collision warning$200$200$200$200$200 
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75$75$75 
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0$0$0$0$0 
Rear side airbags$300$300$300$300$300 
Rollover sensor     $50
Temporary spare tire     $150
Tires, run-flat$150$150$150   
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100$100$100$100$100 
Trailer sway control     $25
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment     $50
Console with shifter     $150
Console without shifter$150$150$150$150$150 
Roof rails     $250
Trailering equipment (4 wire)     $125
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    
Automatic start / stop$150$150$150$150$150 
Dual-mode exhaust   $250$250 
Raised top speed limiter    $0 
Exterior 
Body kit $0$0$0$0 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)     $250
Carbon fiber rear spoiler  $300   
Deep-tinted rear windows     $275
Painted brake calipers (optional)    $0 
Rear spoiler$200$200 $200$200$200
Wheel-lip moldings     $75
Infotainment 
App support$0$0$0$0$0 
Aux input     $50
Handwriting recognition$200$200$200$200$200 
HD radio$50$50$50$50$50 
In-vehicle Internet$150$150$150$150$150 
iPod integration     $100
Navigation map updates, three years$0$0$0$0$0 
Satellite radio$200 $200$200$200$200
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25$25$25$25 
Surround sound   $250$250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225$225$225$225 
Traffic + travel information$25$25$25$25$25 
Traffic information     $25
USB port$25$25$25$25$25 
Wi-Fi hotspot$50$50$50$50$50 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25$25    
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75$75$75$75 
Boost gauge  $75$75$75 
Chronometer  $100$100$100 
Cornering lights     $50
Fog light, rear$100$100$100$100$100 
Fog lights     $125
Interior ambient lighting     $150
Interior ambient lighting, configurable $150    
Large energy flow and fuel economy display $25    
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only$750$750$750$750$750 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25$25$25$25 
Steering-linked headlights     $150
Xenon HID headlights     $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates$100$100$100   
Folding passenger seat     $150
Illuminated door sill trim plates   $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 lumbar 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, 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 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 steering wheel    $150 
Upholstered instrument panel  $300$300$300 
Wood trim$300$300$300$300$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$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$8,340$9,365$11,065$9,915$10,615$5,275
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,065$4,090$5,790$4,640$5,340$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,855-3,788-5,391-4,320-4,9710

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

Model Year20182012
ModelC-ClassTiguan
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase111.8 in102.5 in
Length184.5 in174.5 in
Width71.3 in71.2 in
Height56.8 in65.6 in
Curb Weight3,418 lb.3,394 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.4 gal.16.8 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.1 in39.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.3 in56.2 in
Row 1 Legroom41.7 in40.1 in
Row 2 Headroom37.1 in39.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.0 in55.0 in
Row 2 Legroom35.2 in35.8 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
12.6 ft323.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
12.656.1 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C300

Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Handwriting recognition200No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Media drive15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
App support0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested74079%
Total Not Requested20021%
Leather Seating Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Total Requested90075%
Total Not Requested30025%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Satellite radio200Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Blind spot warning system200No
Total Requested45069%
Total Not Requested20031%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C350e

Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Handwriting recognition200No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Media drive15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
App support0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested74079%
Total Not Requested20021%
Leather Seating Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Total Requested90075%
Total Not Requested30025%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class AMG C43

Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Handwriting recognition200No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Media drive15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
App support0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested74079%
Total Not Requested20021%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class AMG C63

Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Handwriting recognition200No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Media drive15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
App support0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested74079%
Total Not Requested20021%
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

Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Handwriting recognition200No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Media drive15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
App support0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested74079%
Total Not Requested20021%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Tiguan SEL

Premium Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Total Requested340100%
Total Not Requested00%

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