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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: $53,175

Mercedes-Benz C-Class C300   
Difference: $7,920

Lowest Total Invoice: $49,520

Mercedes-Benz C-Class C300   
Difference: $8,586

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2017201720172017201720162016
ModelC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassTouaregTouareg
TrimC300C350eAMG C43AMG C63AMG C63 SV6 ExecutiveTDI Executive
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $39,500 $46,050 $52,000 $65,200 $72,800 $60,185 $63,685
Base Invoice $36,735 $42,827 $48,360 $60,636 $67,704 $57,196 $60,524
Premium 3 Package 5,400 5,400 4,150   2,450    
Heated front seats 580 580          
Parking Assist Package 1,090 1,090 1,090 1,090 1,090    
Leather Seating Package 2,050 2,050          
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720 720 720 720 720    
Rear spoiler 350 350          
Heated steering wheel 250 250          
Cooled or ventilated front seats 450 450 450 450 450    
Panoramic sunroof 1,480 1,480 1,480 1,480 1,480    
Sunshades, second row 380 380 380 380 380    
Leather seating surfaces     1,620        
Carbon fiber rear spoiler     700        
Premium 4 Package       5,700      
designo Package       3,100 500    
Premium 3 Package 5,022 5,022 3,860   2,279    
Heated front seats 539 539          
Parking Assist Package 1,014 1,014 1,014 1,014 1,014    
Leather Seating Package 1,907 1,907          
Metallic paint (extra cost) 670 670 670 670 670    
Rear spoiler 326 326          
Heated steering wheel 233 233          
Cooled or ventilated front seats 419 419 419 419 419    
Panoramic sunroof 1,376 1,376 1,376 1,376 1,376    
Sunshades, second row 354 354 354 353 353    
Leather seating surfaces     1,507        
Carbon fiber rear spoiler     651        
Premium 4 Package       5,301      
designo Package       2,883 465    
Options (change) 12,750 12,750 10,590 12,920 7,070 0 0
Options (change) 11,860 11,860 9,851 12,016 6,576 0 0
Destination 925 925 925 925 925 910 910
Gas Tax 0 -4,043 0 0 0 0 0
Total Price $53,175 $55,682 $63,515 $79,045 $80,795 $61,095 $64,595
Total Invoice $49,520 $51,569 $59,136 $73,577 $75,205 $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 C300
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $6,120
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,874
Model Year2017201720172017201720162016
ModelC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassTouaregTouareg
TrimC300C350eAMG C43AMG C63AMG C63 SV6 ExecutiveTDI Executive
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine241hp I4208hp I4 PiH362hp V6469hp V8503hp V8280hp V6240hp V6 D
TransmissionT7T7T9T7T7T8T8
DrivetrainRWDRWDAWDRWDRWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)590, 13590, 13590, 13590, 13590, 13620, 10620, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/50-17225/45-18225/45-18245/40-18245/35-19275/40-21275/40-21
Total Price$53,175$55,682$63,515$79,045$80,795$61,095$64,595
Adjustments for Features0-1,525-2,825-4,400-2,275-1,800-1,800
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$53,175$54,157$60,690$74,645$78,520$59,295$62,795
Cost Above Minimum$0$982$7,515$21,470$25,345$0$3,500
Total Invoice$49,520$51,569$59,136$73,577$75,205$58,106$61,434
Adjustments for Features0-1,412-2,630-4,096-2,118-1,712-1,712
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$49,520$50,157$56,506$69,481$73,087$56,394$59,722
Cost Above Minimum$0$637$6,986$19,961$23,567$0$3,328

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

Model Year2017201720172017201720162016
ModelC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassTouaregTouareg
TrimC300C350eAMG C43AMG C63AMG C63 SV6 ExecutiveTDI Executive
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200$1200 $1200$1200  
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1400    
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic     $1300$1300
RWD$0$0 $0$0  
AWD  $1700  $1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet     $100$100
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed   $850 $850$850
Cruise control$150$150$150 $150  
Eco accelerator $100     
Heated steering wheel$100$100   $100$100
Power liftgate     $350$350
Power trunk closer$350$350$350$350$350  
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  
Semi-automated parking system$500$500$500$500$500  
Sunshade, rear, power   $225   
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats     $0$0
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200$200$200$200$200  
Blind spot collision prevention   $150   
Collision preparation system, rear   $100   
Cross-traffic detection for collision preparation system   $0   
Cross-traffic warning, rear   $100   
Driver drowsiness monitor$150$150$150$150$150  
Hill descent control     $250$250
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75$75$75  
Lane departure warning   $200 $200$200
Lane keeping assist   $400   
Pedestrian detection   $50   
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0$0$0$0$0  
Rear side airbags$300$300$300$300$300  
Rollover sensor     $50$50
Secondary collision brake assist     $25$25
Temporary spare tire     $150$150
Tires, run-flat$150$150$150    
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100$100$100$100$100  
Wide-view front camera     $150$150
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment     $50$50
Cargo cover     $75$75
Class III trailer hitch     $250$250
Console with shifter     $150$150
Console without shifter$150$150$150$150$150  
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25$25$25$25  
Rear seat pass-through     $100$100
Roof rails     $250$250
Storage compartment under front seat(s)     $50$50
Trailering equipment (7 wire)     $150$150
Climate Control 
Fragrance atomizer   $200   
Ionizing air filtration   $50   
Rear wiper     $175$175
Residual heat     $50$50
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  
Carbon fiber rear spoiler  $300    
Deep-tinted rear windows     $275$275
Painted brake calipers (optional)    $0  
Rear bumper protector     $40$40
Rear spoiler$200$200 $200$200$200$200
Infotainment 
App support$0$0$0$0$0  
Handwriting recognition$200$200$200$200$200  
In-vehicle Internet$150$150$150$150$150  
iPod integration     $100$100
Navigation map updates, three years$0$0$0$0$0  
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25$25$25$25  
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225$225$225$225  
Traffic + travel information$25$25$25$25$25  
Traffic information     $25$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  
Auto-dimming headlights   $200   
Boost gauge  $75$75$75  
Chronometer  $100$100$100  
Cornering lights   $50 $50$50
Fog light, rear$100$100$100$100$100  
Fog lights     $125$125
Interior ambient lighting     $150$150
Interior ambient lighting, configurable$150$150$150$150$150  
Large energy flow and fuel economy display $25     
LED headlights   $1000   
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only$750$750$750 $750  
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25$25$25$25  
Power-folding mirrors$50$50$50$50$50  
Steering-linked headlights   $150 $150$150
Xenon HID headlights     $500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates     $100$100
Heated second row seats     $200$200
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200$200$200$200$200  
Leather door panel trim   $250$250  
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$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$150  
Metal pedals  $75$75$75$75$75
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat$50$50$50$50$50  
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50$50$50$50  
Power release, second row seats     $50$50
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100$100$100  
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100$100$100  
Synthetic suede steering wheel    $150  
Upholstered instrument panel  $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  
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$7,065$8,590$9,890$11,465$9,340$8,865$8,865
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,525$2,825$4,400$2,275$1,800$1,800
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,412-2,630-4,096-2,118-1,712-1,712

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

Model Year20172016
ModelC-ClassTouareg
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase111.8 in113.9 in
Length184.5 in188.8 in
Width71.3 in76.4 in
Height56.8 in68.2 in
Curb Weight3,418 lb.4,697 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.4 gal.22.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.1 in39.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.3 in59.8 in
Row 1 Legroom41.7 in41.4 in
Row 2 Headroom37.1 in38.9 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.0 in56.7 in
Row 2 Legroom35.2 in34.9 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
12.6 ft332.1 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
12.670.9 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C300

Premium 3 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power decklid350Yes
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100Yes
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only750No
Surround sound250Yes
LED tail lights0No
Burmester, 590W, 13 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Interior ambient lighting, configurable150No
Illuminated door sill trim plates100No
Handwriting recognition200No
Satellite radio200Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
App support0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Media drive15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested209057%
Total Not Requested155043%
Parking Assist Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Semi-automated parking system500No
Around view cameras300Yes
Total Requested70058%
Total Not Requested50042%
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 C350e

Premium 3 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power decklid350Yes
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100Yes
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only750No
Surround sound250Yes
LED tail lights0No
Burmester, 590W, 13 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Interior ambient lighting, configurable150No
Illuminated door sill trim plates100No
Handwriting recognition200No
Satellite radio200Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
App support0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Media drive15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested209057%
Total Not Requested155043%
Parking Assist Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Semi-automated parking system500No
Around view cameras300Yes
Total Requested70058%
Total Not Requested50042%
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

Premium 3 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power decklid350Yes
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100Yes
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only750No
Surround sound250Yes
LED tail lights0No
Burmester, 590W, 13 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Interior ambient lighting, configurable150No
Illuminated door sill trim plates100No
Handwriting recognition200No
App support0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Media drive15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested144048%
Total Not Requested155052%
Parking Assist Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Semi-automated parking system500No
Around view cameras300Yes
Total Requested70058%
Total Not Requested50042%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class AMG C63

Premium 4 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Power decklid350Yes
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100Yes
Ionizing air filtration50No
Fragrance atomizer200No
Interior ambient lighting, configurable150No
Handwriting recognition200No
LED headlights250No
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Cornering lights50Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Speed limit information0No
Cross-traffic detection for collision preparation system0No
App support0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Media drive15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Pedestrian detection50No
Lane keeping assist system400No
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Collision preparation system, rear100No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Blind spot intervention150No
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Total Requested229052%
Total Not Requested207548%
Parking Assist Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Semi-automated parking system500No
Around view cameras300Yes
Total Requested70058%
Total Not Requested50042%
designo Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Special interior trim0No
Leather door panel trim250No
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Total Requested90078%
Total Not Requested25022%

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

Premium 3 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power decklid350Yes
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100Yes
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only750No
LED tail lights0No
Interior ambient lighting, configurable150No
Handwriting recognition200No
App support0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Media drive15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested119052%
Total Not Requested110048%
Parking Assist Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Semi-automated parking system500No
Around view cameras300Yes
Total Requested70058%
Total Not Requested50042%
designo Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Special interior trim0No
Leather door panel trim250No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested250100%

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