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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: $34,020

Volkswagen Tiguan Sport   
Difference: $14,550

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,554

Volkswagen Tiguan Sport   
Difference: $12,688

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201820182018201820172017
ModelC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassTiguanTiguan
TrimC300AMG C43AMG C63AMG C63 SSportSEL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $40,250 $53,400 $66,100 $73,700 $32,605 $34,500
Base Invoice $37,433 $49,662 $61,473 $68,541 $31,239 $33,120
Premium 1 Package 1,250          
Smartphone integration 350 350 350 350    
Leather Seating Package 1,950          
Garmin Map Pilot 625 625 625 625    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720 720 720 720    
Heated front seats 580          
Panoramic sunroof 1,000 1,000 1,000 1,000    
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only 850 850   850    
Leather seating surfaces   1,620        
Carbon fiber rear spoiler   700 700 700    
AMG Leather Package     2,590      
Larger rear spoiler         550 550
Premium 1 Package 1,163          
Smartphone integration 326 326 326 326    
Leather Seating Package 1,814          
Garmin Map Pilot 581 581 581 581    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 670 670 670 670    
Heated front seats 539          
Panoramic sunroof 930 930 930 930    
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only 791 791   791    
Leather seating surfaces   1,507        
Carbon fiber rear spoiler   651 651 651    
AMG Leather Package     2,409      
Larger rear spoiler         450 450
Options (change) 7,325 5,865 5,985 4,245 550 550
Options (change) 6,814 5,456 5,567 3,949 450 450
Destination 995 995 995 995 865 865
Total Price $48,570 $60,260 $73,080 $78,940 $34,020 $35,915
Total Invoice $45,242 $56,113 $68,035 $73,485 $32,554 $34,435

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mercedes-Benz C-Class vs. Volkswagen Tiguan

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Tiguan Sport
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $12,360
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $10,651
Model Year201820182018201820172017
ModelC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassTiguanTiguan
TrimC300AMG C43AMG C63AMG C63 SSportSEL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine241hp I4362hp V6469hp V8503hp V8200hp I4200hp I4
TransmissionT9T9T7T7T6T6
DrivetrainRWDAWDRWDRWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 5?, 5590, 13590, 13?, 8400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/50-17225/45-18245/40-18245/35-19235/50-18255/40-19
Total Price$48,570$60,260$73,080$78,940$34,020$35,915
Adjustments for Features-2,290-5,215-4,165-4,865-1000
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$46,280$55,045$68,915$74,075$33,920$35,915
Cost Above Minimum$0$8,765$22,635$27,795$0$1,995
Total Invoice$45,242$56,113$68,035$73,485$32,554$34,435
Adjustments for Features-2,133-4,856-3,877-4,529-960
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$43,109$51,257$64,158$68,956$32,458$34,435
Cost Above Minimum$0$8,148$21,049$25,847$0$1,977

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

Model Year201820182018201820172017
ModelC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassTiguanTiguan
TrimC300AMG C43AMG C63AMG C63 SSportSEL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1400$1400    
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1200$1200  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic    $1100$1100
RWD$0 $0$0  
AWD $1700    
FWD    $0$0
Accessories 
Remote climate control$25$25$25$25  
Remote start via app$75$75$75$75  
Remote window/roof operation$15$15$15$15  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual    $250$250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350$350$350  
Universal garage door opener$100$100$100$100  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200$200$200$200  
Automatic braking, low-speed$200$200$200$200  
Blind spot warning system$200$200$200$200  
Driver drowsiness monitor$150$150$150$150  
Forward collision warning$200$200$200$200  
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75$75  
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0$0$0$0  
Rear side airbags$300$300$300$300  
Rollover sensor    $50$50
Temporary spare tire    $150$150
Tires, run-flat$150$150    
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100$100$100$100  
Trailer sway control    $25$25
Vehicle health reports    $0$0
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment    $50$50
Console with shifter    $150$150
Console without shifter$150$150$150$150  
Roof rails    $250$250
Trailering equipment (4 wire)    $125$125
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100$100$100  
Rear wiper    $175$175
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential   $500  
Electronically-variable engine mounts (performance-oriented)   $500  
Limited-slip rear differential  $300   
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150$150$150$150  
Dual-mode exhaust  $250$250  
Raised top speed limiter   $0  
Exterior 
Body kit $0$0$0  
Bodyside cladding    $350 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)     $250
Carbon fiber rear spoiler $300$300$300  
Deep-tinted rear windows    $275$275
Larger rear spoiler    $200$200
Painted brake calipers (optional)   $0  
Wheel-lip moldings    $75$75
Infotainment 
App support    $0$0
Aux input    $50$50
In-vehicle Internet$150$150$150$150  
Mirrorlink support    $0$0
Surround sound  $250$250  
Telematics service, such as OnStar    $200$200
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225$225$225  
Traffic + travel information    $25$25
Traffic information$25$25$25$25  
Wi-Fi hotspot$50$50$50$50  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25     
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75$75$75  
Boost gauge $75$75$75  
Chronometer $100$100$100  
Cornering lights    $50$50
Fog light, rear$100$100$100$100  
Fog lights    $125$125
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only$750$750$750$750  
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25$25$25  
Steering-linked headlights    $150$150
Xenon HID headlights    $500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates$100$100    
Illuminated door sill trim plates  $200$200  
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150$150 $150$150
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats    $75$75
Manual recliner, second row seats    $75$75
Memory system, passenger seat$150$150$150$150  
Metal pedals $75$75$75  
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat$50$50$50$50  
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50$50$50  
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100$100  
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100$100  
Synthetic suede steering wheel   $150  
Upholstered instrument panel $300$300$300  
Wood trim$300$300$300$300  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500$500$500  
Adaptive dampers - mechanical$100     
Crosswind stabilization$50$50$50$50  
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200$200$200  
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0$0$0$0$0
Suggestive steering$0$0$0$0  
Transmission 
Launch control  $100$100  
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100$100$100  
Total Value of Features$6,815$9,740$8,690$9,390$4,625$4,525
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,290$5,215$4,165$4,865$100$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,133-4,856-3,877-4,529-960

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

Model Year20182017
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.3,405 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

Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Satellite radio200Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Blind spot warning system200No
Total Requested45069%
Total Not Requested20031%
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%
Garmin Map Pilot
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested725100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class AMG C43

Garmin Map Pilot
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested725100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class AMG C63

AMG Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Total Requested900100%
Total Not Requested00%
Garmin Map Pilot
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested725100%
Total Not Requested00%

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

Garmin Map Pilot
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested725100%
Total Not Requested00%

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