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

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

Lowest Total Price: $47,285

Mercedes-Benz C-Class C300 Sport Sedan   
Difference: $2,130

Lowest Total Invoice: $44,037

Mercedes-Benz C-Class C300 Sport Sedan   
Difference: $3,390

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2018201120112011
ModelAtlasC-ClassC-ClassC-Class
TrimSEL PremiumC300 Sport SedanC300 Luxury SedanC350 Sport Sedan
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $48,490 $33,990 $35,900 $39,990
Base Invoice $46,502 $31,611 $33,387 $37,191
Lighting Package   985 985 985
Multimedia Package   2,700 2,700 2,700
Premium 1 Package   1,995 1,995  
Metallic paint (extra cost)   720 720 720
Rearview camera   460 460 460
Telematics service, such as OnStar   660 660 660
Heated front seats   750 750 750
Proximity key   1,140 1,140 1,140
Rear spoiler   300    
Panoramic sunroof   1,090 1,090 1,090
Leather seating surfaces   1,620 1,620 1,620
Lighting Package   916 916 916
Multimedia Package   2,511 2,511 2,511
Premium 1 Package   1,855 1,855  
Metallic paint (extra cost)   669 669 669
Rearview camera   428 428 428
Telematics service, such as OnStar   614 614 614
Heated front seats   698 698 698
Proximity key   1,060 1,060 1,060
Rear spoiler   279    
Panoramic sunroof   1,014 1,014 1,014
Leather seating surfaces   1,507 1,507 1,507
Options (change) 0 12,420 12,120 10,125
Options (change) 0 11,551 11,272 9,417
Destination 925 875 875 875
Total Price $49,415 $47,285 $48,895 $50,990
Total Invoice $47,427 $44,037 $45,534 $47,483

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Atlas SEL Premium
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $8,490
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,803
Model Year2018201120112011
ModelAtlasC-ClassC-ClassC-Class
TrimSEL PremiumC300 Sport SedanC300 Luxury SedanC350 Sport Sedan
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine276hp V6228hp V6228hp V6268hp V6
TransmissionT8M6T7T7
DrivetrainAWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)480, 12100, 8100, 8100, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/50-20225/45-17225/45-17225/45-17
Total Price$49,415$47,285$48,895$50,990
Adjustments for Features-10,6200-975-1,250
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$38,795$47,285$47,920$49,740
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$635$2,455
Total Invoice$47,427$44,037$45,534$47,483
Adjustments for Features-10,1930-908-1,164
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$37,234$44,037$44,626$46,319
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$589$2,282

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

Model Year2018201120112011
ModelAtlasC-ClassC-ClassC-Class
TrimSEL PremiumC300 Sport SedanC300 Luxury SedanC350 Sport Sedan
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300   
6-speed manual $150  
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1200$1200
AWD$1700   
RWD $0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100   
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed$850   
Cruise control $150$150$150
Hands-free trunk or liftgate$100   
Heated steering wheel$100   
Power liftgate$350   
Remote app$25   
Remote start$150   
Remote window/roof operation $15$15$15
Semi-automated parking system$500   
Sunshade, rear, power $225$225$225
Sunshades, second row$125   
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250   
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350$350$350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0$0$0
Around view cameras$500   
Automatic braking, low-speed$200   
Backup collision intervention$150   
Blind spot warning system$200   
Cross-traffic collision intervention, rear$100   
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100   
Forward collision warning$200   
Hill descent control$250   
Knee airbag, driver $75$75$75
Lane departure prevention, steering-based$200   
Lane departure warning$200   
Obstacle detection, front$150   
Obstacle detection, rear$250   
Pedestrian detection$50   
Rearview camera $200$200$200
Rollover sensor$50   
Secondary collision brake assist$25   
Side curtain airbags $350$350$350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500   
Vehicle health reports$0   
Cargo Management 
Class III trailer hitch$250   
Rear seat pass-through $100$100$100
Roof rails$250   
Trailering equipment (4 wire)$125   
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100$100$100
Interior air filter $0$0$0
Rear air vents $100$100$100
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250   
Rear HVAC unit$400   
Rear wiper$175   
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150   
Exterior 
Body kit $0 $0
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250   
Deep-tinted rear windows$275   
Rear spoiler$200$200 $200
Wheel-lip moldings$75   
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100   
App support$0   
Apple CarPlay support$100   
Bluetooth audio streaming$25   
CD changer, in-dash $325$325$325
CD player, remote$100   
DVD-compatible player $0$0$0
HD radio$50   
iPod integration $100$100$100
Media drive $15$15$15
Mirrorlink support$0   
SMS text-to-speech reader$25   
Traffic + travel information$25   
USB port$25   
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75$75$75
Auto-dimming headlights$200   
Compass $0$0$0
Fog light, rear $100$100$100
Headlight washers $50$50$50
Interior ambient lighting$150   
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250   
LED headlights$1000   
Power-folding mirrors$50   
Steering-linked fog lights $50$50$50
Xenon HID headlights $500$500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim $100  
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300   
Door sill trim plates $100$100$100
Folding third row seats$600   
Heated second row seats$200   
Leather door panel trim $250$250$250
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75   
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50$50$50
Manual recliner, second row seats$75   
Metal pedals $75 $75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150$150$150
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100   
Power-folding headrests, second row seats $50$50$50
Wood trim  $300$300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - mechanical $100$100$100
Electronic systems calibration selector$200   
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0 $0
Total Value of Features$14,725$4,105$5,080$5,355
Value of Feature Adjustments$10,620$0$975$1,250
Value of Feature Adjustments-10,1930-908-1,164

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

Model Year20182011
ModelAtlasC-Class
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase117.3 in108.7 in
Length198.3 in182.3 in
Width78.3 in69.7 in
Height69.7 in56.3 in
Curb Weight4,337 lb.3,528 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.6 gal.17.4 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.3 in37.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room61.5 in54.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room58.2 in52.3 in
Row 1 Legroom41.5 in41.7 in
Row 2 Headroom40.4 in36.9 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room60.8 in55.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room58.0 in54.9 in
Row 2 Legroom37.6 in33.4 in
Row 3 Headroom38.3 in0.0 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room54.9 in0.0 in
Row 3 Hip Room45.1 in0.0 in
Row 3 Legroom33.7 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
20.6 ft312.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
55.5 ft312.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
96.8 ft312.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C300 Sport Sedan

Leather seating surfaces
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Total Requested90078%
Total Not Requested25022%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Steering-linked fog lights50No
Total Requested50083%
Total Not Requested10017%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
Media drive, large15No
CD changer, in-dash200No
DVD-compatible player0No
iPod integration100Yes
SD Card slot25Yes
Total Requested82577%
Total Not Requested24023%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat100No
Folding second row seats300Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Rear seat pass-through100No
Satellite radio200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Compass0No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
Total Requested107561%
Total Not Requested70039%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C300 Luxury Sedan

Leather seating surfaces
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Total Requested90078%
Total Not Requested25022%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Steering-linked fog lights50No
Total Requested50083%
Total Not Requested10017%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
Media drive, large15No
CD changer, in-dash200No
DVD-compatible player0No
iPod integration100Yes
SD Card slot25Yes
Total Requested82577%
Total Not Requested24023%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat100No
Folding second row seats300Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Rear seat pass-through100No
Satellite radio200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Compass0No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
Total Requested107561%
Total Not Requested70039%

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

Leather seating surfaces
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Total Requested90078%
Total Not Requested25022%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Steering-linked fog lights50No
Total Requested50083%
Total Not Requested10017%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
Media drive, large15No
CD changer, in-dash200No
DVD-compatible player0No
iPod integration100Yes
SD Card slot25Yes
Total Requested82577%
Total Not Requested24023%

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