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Mercedes-Benz C-Class vs. Volkswagen Touareg Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Mercedes-Benz C-Class vs. Volkswagen Touareg Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $42,040

Mercedes-Benz C-Class C280 Luxury Sedan   
Difference: $19,055

Lowest Total Invoice: $39,153

Mercedes-Benz C-Class C280 Luxury Sedan   
Difference: $18,953

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200620062006200620162016
ModelC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassTouaregTouareg
TrimC280 Luxury SedanC350 Sport SedanC350 Luxury SedanC55V6 ExecutiveTDI Executive
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $32,950 $37,550 $38,150 $54,450 $60,185 $63,685
Base Invoice $30,644 $34,922 $35,480 $50,639 $57,196 $60,524
Sunroof Package 1,790 1,790 1,790      
Folding second row seats 290 290 290      
Power driver seat 600          
Metallic paint (extra cost) 690 690 690 690    
Xenon HID headlights 790 790 790 790    
Heated front seats 680 680 680      
Satellite radio 500 500 500 500    
Bluetooth cell phone link 765 765 765 765    
Navigation system 2,210 2,210 2,210 2,210    
Wood trim       775    
Sunroof Package 1,665 1,665 1,665      
Folding second row seats 270 270 270      
Power driver seat 558          
Metallic paint (extra cost) 642 642 642 642    
Xenon HID headlights 735 735 735 735    
Heated front seats 633 633 633      
Satellite radio 465 465 465 465    
Bluetooth cell phone link 711 711 711 711    
Navigation system 2,055 2,055 2,055 2,055    
Wood trim       721    
Options (change) 8,315 7,715 7,715 5,730 0 0
Options (change) 7,734 7,176 7,176 5,329 0 0
Destination 775 775 775 775 910 910
Gas Tax 0 0 0 1,300 0 0
Total Price $42,040 $46,040 $46,640 $62,255 $61,095 $64,595
Total Invoice $39,153 $42,873 $43,431 $58,043 $58,106 $61,434

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mercedes-Benz C-Class C280 Luxury Sedan
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $10,230
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $10,541
Model Year200620062006200620162016
ModelC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassTouaregTouareg
TrimC280 Luxury SedanC350 Sport SedanC350 Luxury SedanC55V6 ExecutiveTDI Executive
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine228hp V6268hp V6268hp V6362hp V8280hp V6240hp V6 D
TransmissionT7M6T7T5T8T8
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6?, 6320, 12620, 10620, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/55-16225/45-17205/55-16225/40-18275/40-21275/40-21
Total Price$42,040$46,040$46,640$62,255$61,095$64,595
Adjustments for Features-9250-1,225-1,700-9,750-9,750
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$41,115$46,040$45,415$60,555$51,345$54,845
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,925$4,300$19,440$0$3,500
Total Invoice$39,153$42,873$43,431$58,043$58,106$61,434
Adjustments for Features-8610-1,141-1,585-9,273-9,273
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$38,292$42,873$42,290$56,458$48,833$52,161
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,581$3,998$18,166$0$3,328

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

Model Year200620062006200620162016
ModelC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassTouaregTouareg
TrimC280 Luxury SedanC350 Sport SedanC350 Luxury SedanC55V6 ExecutiveTDI Executive
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200 $1200   
6-speed manual $150    
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1000  
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic    $1300$1300
RWD$0$0$0$0  
AWD    $1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet    $100$100
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed    $850$850
Cruise control$150$150$150$150  
Hands-free trunk or liftgate    $100$100
Heated steering wheel    $100$100
Power liftgate    $350$350
Proximity key    $250$250
Remote window/roof operation$15$15$15$15  
Sunshade, rear, power$225$225$225   
Sunshades, second row    $125$125
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Around view cameras    $500$500
Automatic braking, low-speed    $200$200
Blind spot warning system    $200$200
Forward collision warning    $200$200
Hill descent control    $250$250
Lane departure warning    $200$200
Obstacle detection, front    $150$150
Obstacle detection, rear    $250$250
Rear side airbags   $300  
Rollover sensor    $50$50
Secondary collision brake assist    $25$25
Tire-pressure monitor    $75$75
Wide-view front camera    $150$150
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment    $50$50
Cargo cover    $75$75
Class III trailer hitch    $250$250
Roof rails    $250$250
Storage compartment under front seat(s)    $50$50
Trailering equipment (7 wire)    $150$150
Climate Control 
Intermittent wipers   $0  
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175$175 $175$175
Rear wiper    $175$175
Residual heat    $50$50
Exterior 
Body kit $0 $0  
Bodyside moldings$75$75$75$75  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25 $25$25$25
Deep-tinted rear windows    $275$275
Panoramic sunroof    $1200$1200
Rear spoiler   $200$200$200
Sunroof$900$900$900$900  
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming    $25$25
DVD-compatible player    $0$0
HD radio    $50$50
iPod integration    $100$100
Media drive    $15$15
Surround sound   $250$250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar   $200  
Traffic information    $25$25
Voice control for nav and audio    $100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75$75$75  
Compass    $0$0
Cornering lights    $50$50
Fog light, rear$100$100$100$100  
Headlight washers$50$50$50$50  
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25$25$25  
Steering-linked headlights    $150$150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim $100 $100  
Cooled or ventilated front seats    $300$300
Heated second row seats    $200$200
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats    $75$75
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50$50$50$50  
Manual recliner, second row seats    $75$75
Manual tilt adjuster, passenger seat$50$50$50$50  
Memory system, passenger seat $150$150$150  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat    $150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat    $150$150
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100$100$100
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat$50$50$50$50  
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat $50$50$50  
Power release, second row seats    $50$50
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat    $100$100
Power-folding headrests, second row seats$50$50$50$50  
Wood trim$300 $300$300$300$300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0    
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)   $0  
Total Value of Features$3,490$2,565$3,790$4,265$12,315$12,315
Value of Feature Adjustments$925$0$1,225$1,700$9,750$9,750
Value of Feature Adjustments-8610-1,141-1,585-9,273-9,273

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

Model Year20062016
ModelC-ClassTouareg
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase106.9 in113.9 in
Length178.4 in188.8 in
Width68.0 in76.4 in
Height55.6 in68.2 in
Curb Weight3,406 lb.4,697 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.4 gal.22.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.9 in39.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room53.1 in59.8 in
Row 1 Hip Room51.9 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.7 in41.4 in
Row 2 Headroom37.3 in38.9 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.3 in56.7 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.5 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom33.0 in34.9 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
12.2 ft332.1 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
12.270.9 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C280 Luxury Sedan

Sunroof Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers175Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Total Requested132582%
Total Not Requested30018%
Power driver seat
FeatureValueRequested?
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat50No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Total Requested45090%
Total Not Requested5010%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C350 Sport Sedan

Sunroof Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers175Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Total Requested132582%
Total Not Requested30018%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C350 Luxury Sedan

Sunroof Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers175Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Total Requested132582%
Total Not Requested30018%

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