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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: $49,245

Mercedes-Benz C-Class C250 Sport   
Difference: $170

Lowest Total Invoice: $45,861

Mercedes-Benz C-Class C250 Sport   
Difference: $1,566

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2018201220122012
ModelAtlasC-ClassC-ClassC-Class
TrimSEL PremiumC250 SportC300 SportC350 Sport
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $48,490 $34,800 $38,020 $40,575
Base Invoice $46,502 $32,364 $35,359 $37,735
Lighting Package   1,290 1,290 1,290
Multimedia Package   2,790 2,790 2,790
Leather Package   1,750 1,750 1,750
Premium 1 Package   2,500 2,500  
Obstacle detection, rear   970 970 970
Lane departure warning   850 850 850
Metallic paint (extra cost)   720 720 720
Proximity key   650 650 650
Telematics service, such as OnStar   660 660 660
Rear spoiler   300 300  
Panoramic sunroof   1,090 1,090 1,090
Wood trim       0
Lighting Package   1,200 1,200 1,200
Multimedia Package   2,595 2,595 2,595
Leather Package   1,628 1,628 1,628
Premium 1 Package   2,325 2,325  
Obstacle detection, rear   902 902 902
Lane departure warning   791 791 791
Metallic paint (extra cost)   669 669 669
Proximity key   605 605 605
Telematics service, such as OnStar   614 614 614
Rear spoiler   279 279  
Panoramic sunroof   1,014 1,014 1,014
Wood trim       0
Options (change) 0 13,570 13,570 10,770
Options (change) 0 12,622 12,622 10,018
Destination 925 875 875 875
Total Price $49,415 $49,245 $52,465 $52,220
Total Invoice $47,427 $45,861 $48,856 $48,628

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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: $7,725
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,011
Model Year2018201220122012
ModelAtlasC-ClassC-ClassC-Class
TrimSEL PremiumC250 SportC300 SportC350 Sport
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine276hp V6201hp I4228hp V6302hp V6
TransmissionT8T7T7T7
DrivetrainAWDRWDAWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)480, 12450, 12450, 12450, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/50-20225/45-17225/45-17225/45-17
Total Price$49,415$49,245$52,465$52,220
Adjustments for Features-7,8950-1,700-200
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$41,520$49,245$50,765$52,020
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,520$2,775
Total Invoice$47,427$45,861$48,856$48,628
Adjustments for Features-7,5770-1,583-186
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$39,850$45,861$47,273$48,442
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,412$2,581

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

Model Year2018201220122012
ModelAtlasC-ClassC-ClassC-Class
TrimSEL PremiumC250 SportC300 SportC350 Sport
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300   
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1200$1200$1200
AWD$1700 $1700 
RWD $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   
Parking guidance system - passive $250$250$250
Power liftgate$350   
Remote app$25   
Remote start$150   
Remote window/roof operation $15$15$15
Semi-automated parking system$500   
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   
Cross-traffic collision intervention, rear$100   
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100   
Driver drowsiness monitor $150$150$150
Forward collision warning$200   
Hill descent control$250   
Knee airbag, driver $75$75$75
Lane departure prevention, steering-based$200   
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   
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$0
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250   
Deep-tinted rear windows$275   
Wheel-lip moldings$75   
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100   
App support$0   
Apple CarPlay support$100   
CD changer, in-dash $325$325$325
CD player, remote$100   
DVD-compatible player $0$0$0
Media drive $15$15$15
Mirrorlink support$0   
SMS text-to-speech reader$25   
Surround sound $250$250$250
Traffic + travel information$25   
Traffic information $25$25$25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75$75$75
Compass $0$0$0
Fog light, rear $100$100$100
Fog lights$125   
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 headlights $150$150$150
Xenon HID headlights $500$500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim $100$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 recliner, second row seats$75   
Memory system, passenger seat $150$150$150
Metal pedals $75$75$75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150$150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150$150$150
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat $50$50$50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat $50$50$50
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100   
Power-folding headrests, second row seats $50$50$50
Wood trim   $300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - mechanical $100$100$100
Electronic systems calibration selector$200   
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0$0$0
Total Value of Features$13,550$5,655$7,355$5,855
Value of Feature Adjustments$7,895$0$1,700$200
Value of Feature Adjustments-7,5770-1,583-186

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

Model Year20182012
ModelAtlasC-Class
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase117.3 in108.7 in
Length198.3 in180.7 in
Width78.3 in69.7 in
Height69.7 in56.3 in
Curb Weight4,337 lb.3,429 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 in55.0 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 C250 Sport

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Parking guidance system - passive250Yes
Total Requested650100%
Total Not Requested00%
Lane departure warning system
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Total Requested70078%
Total Not Requested20022%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Rearview camera200Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15No
SD Card slot25Yes
Total Requested95082%
Total Not Requested21518%
Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Total Requested90062%
Total Not Requested55038%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Surround sound250No
iPod integration100Yes
Harman/Kardon, 450W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat50No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat100No
Folding second row seats300Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Total Requested100054%
Total Not Requested85046%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C300 Sport

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Parking guidance system - passive250Yes
Total Requested650100%
Total Not Requested00%
Lane departure warning system
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Total Requested70078%
Total Not Requested20022%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Rearview camera200Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15No
SD Card slot25Yes
Total Requested95082%
Total Not Requested21518%
Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Total Requested90062%
Total Not Requested55038%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Surround sound250No
iPod integration100Yes
Harman/Kardon, 450W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat50No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat100No
Folding second row seats300Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Total Requested100054%
Total Not Requested85046%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C350 Sport

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Parking guidance system - passive250Yes
Total Requested650100%
Total Not Requested00%
Lane departure warning system
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Total Requested70078%
Total Not Requested20022%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Rearview camera200Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15No
SD Card slot25Yes
Total Requested95082%
Total Not Requested21518%
Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Total Requested90062%
Total Not Requested55038%

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