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Volkswagen Golf / Rabbit / GTI vs. Mercedes-Benz C-Class Price Comparison (MSRP)The sticker prices, before adjusting for remaining feature differences. Usually these are the numbers you will see on the window stickers.
Models in short supply often sell at or even above these prices.
Models in short supply often sell at or even above these prices.
Volkswagen Golf / Rabbit / GTI vs. Mercedes-Benz C-Class Invoice Comparison
Lowest Total Price: $35,920 Volkswagen Golf / Rabbit / GTI GTI Autobahn | |||||
| Difference: $17,100 | |||||
Lowest Total Invoice: $34,517 Volkswagen Golf / Rabbit / GTI GTI Autobahn | |||||
| Difference: $14,863 | |||||
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| Model Year | 2018 | 2018 | 2018 | 2018 | 2018 |
| Model | Golf / Rabbit / GTI | C-Class | C-Class | C-Class | C-Class |
| Trim | GTI Autobahn | C300 | AMG C43 | AMG C63 | AMG C63 S |
| Body | 4dr Hatch | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Base Price | $35,070 | $40,250 | $53,400 | $66,100 | $73,700 |
| Base Invoice | $33,667 | $37,433 | $49,662 | $61,473 | $68,541 |
| Advanced Lighting Package | 1,900 | 1,900 | 1,050 | 1,050 | |
| Premium 1 Package | 1,250 | ||||
| Multimedia Package | 2,200 | 2,200 | 2,200 | 2,200 | |
| AMG Line | 2,175 | ||||
| Leather Seating Package | 1,950 | ||||
| Panoramic sunroof | 1,000 | 1,000 | 1,000 | 1,000 | |
| Heated front seats | 580 | ||||
| Metallic paint (extra cost) | 720 | 720 | 720 | 720 | |
| Carbon fiber rear spoiler | 700 | ||||
| Leather seating surfaces | 1,620 | ||||
| AMG Leather Package | 2,590 | ||||
| Advanced Lighting Package | 1,767 | 1,767 | 977 | 977 | |
| Premium 1 Package | 1,163 | ||||
| Multimedia Package | 2,046 | 2,046 | 2,046 | 2,046 | |
| AMG Line | 2,023 | ||||
| Leather Seating Package | 1,814 | ||||
| Panoramic sunroof | 930 | 930 | 930 | 930 | |
| Heated front seats | 539 | ||||
| Metallic paint (extra cost) | 670 | 670 | 670 | 670 | |
| Carbon fiber rear spoiler | 651 | ||||
| Leather seating surfaces | 1,507 | ||||
| AMG Leather Package | 2,409 | ||||
| Options (change) | 0 | 11,775 | 8,140 | 7,560 | 4,970 |
| Options (change) | 0 | 10,952 | 7,571 | 7,032 | 4,623 |
| Destination | 850 | 995 | 995 | 995 | 995 |
| Total Price | $35,920 | $53,020 | $62,535 | $74,655 | $79,665 |
| Total Invoice | $34,517 | $49,380 | $58,228 | $69,500 | $74,159 |
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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen Golf / Rabbit / GTI vs. Mercedes-Benz C-Class
| Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Golf / Rabbit / GTI GTI Autobahn | |||||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $14,420 | |||||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $12,367 | |||||
| Model Year | 2018 | 2018 | 2018 | 2018 | 2018 |
| Model | Golf / Rabbit / GTI | C-Class | C-Class | C-Class | C-Class |
| Trim | GTI Autobahn | C300 | AMG C43 | AMG C63 | AMG C63 S |
| Body | 4dr Hatch | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Engine | 220hp I4 | 241hp I4 | 362hp V6 | 469hp V8 | 503hp V8 |
| Transmission | M6 | T9 | T9 | T7 | T7 |
| Drivetrain | FWD | RWD | AWD | RWD | RWD |
| EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway) | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG |
| Audio (watts, speakers) | 400, 9 | ?, 5 | ?, 5 | 590, 13 | 590, 13 |
| Tire (rear if not all the same) | 225/40-18 | 225/45-18 | 225/45-18 | 245/40-18 | 245/35-19 |
| Total Price | $35,920 | $53,020 | $62,535 | $74,655 | $79,665 |
| Adjustments for Features | 0 | -2,680 | -5,330 | -4,080 | -4,780 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Price | $35,920 | $50,340 | $57,205 | $70,575 | $74,885 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $0 | $6,865 | $20,235 | $24,545 |
| Total Invoice | $34,517 | $49,380 | $58,228 | $69,500 | $74,159 |
| Adjustments for Features | 0 | -2,496 | -4,963 | -3,798 | -4,450 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice | $34,517 | $46,884 | $53,265 | $65,702 | $69,709 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $0 | $6,381 | $18,818 | $22,825 |
Features Comparison: Volkswagen Golf / Rabbit / GTI vs. Mercedes-Benz C-Class
| Model Year | 2018 | 2018 | 2018 | 2018 | 2018 |
| Model | Golf / Rabbit / GTI | C-Class | C-Class | C-Class | C-Class |
| Trim | GTI Autobahn | C300 | AMG C43 | AMG C63 | AMG C63 S |
| Body | 4dr Hatch | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Transmission and Drivetrain | |||||
| 6-speed manual | $150 | ||||
| 9-speed manually-shiftable automatic | $1400 | $1400 | |||
| 7-speed manually-shiftable automatic | $1200 | $1200 | |||
| FWD | $0 | ||||
| RWD | $0 | $0 | $0 | ||
| AWD | $1700 | ||||
| Accessories | |||||
| Adaptive cruise control | $600 | ||||
| Cruise control | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | |
| 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 | ||||
| Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power | $350 | $350 | $350 | $350 | |
| Universal garage door opener | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety | |||||
| Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats | $0 | ||||
| Automatic braking, high-speed or partial | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | |
| Cross-traffic collision intervention, rear | $100 | ||||
| Cross-traffic warning, rear | $100 | ||||
| Driver drowsiness monitor | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | |
| Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | |
| Rear side airbags | $300 | $300 | $300 | $300 | |
| Secondary collision brake assist | $25 | ||||
| Temporary spare tire | $150 | ||||
| Tires, run-flat | $150 | $150 | |||
| Vehicle health reports | $0 | ||||
| Cargo Management | |||||
| Air-conditioned storage compartment | $50 | ||||
| Cargo cover | $75 | ||||
| Console with shifter | $150 | ||||
| Console without shifter | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | |
| Rear seat pass-through | $100 | ||||
| Climate Control | |||||
| Automatic air recirculation | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Rear wiper | $175 | ||||
| Drivetrain | |||||
| Active rear differential | $500 | ||||
| Electronically-variable engine mounts (performance-oriented) | $500 | ||||
| Limited-slip front differential | $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 | |||||
| Carbon fiber rear spoiler | $300 | ||||
| Painted brake calipers (optional) | $0 | $0 | |||
| Panoramic sunroof | $1200 | $1200 | $1200 | $1200 | |
| Rear spoiler | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | |
| Sunroof, large | $1100 | ||||
| Infotainment | |||||
| Android Auto support | $100 | ||||
| Apple CarPlay support | $100 | ||||
| Aux input | $50 | ||||
| DVD-compatible player | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | |
| Handwriting recognition | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | |
| In-vehicle Internet | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | |
| Larger infotainment display | $0 | ||||
| Media drive | $15 | $15 | $15 | $15 | |
| Mirrorlink support | $0 | ||||
| Navigation map updates, three years | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | |
| SD Card slot | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | |
| Surround sound | $250 | $250 | |||
| Telematics service, such as OnStar | $200 | ||||
| Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation | $225 | $225 | $225 | $225 | |
| Wi-Fi hotspot | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors | |||||
| Analog clock | $25 | ||||
| Auto-dimming driver-side mirror | $75 | $75 | $75 | $75 | |
| Auto-dimming headlights | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | |
| Boost gauge | $75 | $75 | $75 | ||
| Chronometer | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| Fog light, rear | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Fog lights | $125 | ||||
| Interior ambient lighting | $150 | ||||
| Interior ambient lighting, configurable | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | |
| Mirror tilt-down in reverse | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | |
| Power-folding mirrors | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| Seats and Interior Trim | |||||
| Leather-wrapped steering wheel | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | |
| Manual height adjuster, passenger seat | $50 | ||||
| Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | $50 | ||||
| Memory system, driver seat | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | |
| Memory system, passenger seat | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | |
| Metal pedals | $75 | $75 | $75 | $75 | |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | |
| Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| Power height adjuster, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Power tilt 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 | $500 | |
| Adaptive dampers - mechanical | $100 | ||||
| Crosswind stabilization | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| Suggestive steering | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | |
| Transmission | |||||
| Launch control | $100 | $100 | |||
| Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Total Value of Features | $5,200 | $7,880 | $10,530 | $9,280 | $9,980 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | $0 | $2,680 | $5,330 | $4,080 | $4,780 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | 0 | -2,496 | -4,963 | -3,798 | -4,450 |
Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Golf / Rabbit / GTI vs. Mercedes-Benz C-Class
| Model Year | 2018 | 2018 |
| Model | Golf / Rabbit / GTI | C-Class |
| Body | 4dr Hatch | 4dr Sedan |
| Wheelbase | 103.8 in | 111.8 in |
| Length | 167.6 in | 184.5 in |
| Width | 70.8 in | 71.3 in |
| Height | 58.2 in | 56.8 in |
| Curb Weight | 2,946 lb. | 3,418 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 13.2 gal. | 17.4 gal. |
| Row 1 Headroom | 38.4 in | 37.1 in |
| Row 1 Shoulder Room | 55.9 in | 55.3 in |
| Row 1 Legroom | 41.2 in | 41.7 in |
| Row 2 Headroom | 38.1 in | 37.1 in |
| Row 2 Shoulder Room | 53.9 in | 55.0 in |
| Row 2 Legroom | 35.6 in | 35.2 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 17.4 ft3 | 12.6 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 53.7 ft3 | 12.6 ft3 |
Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C300
| Advanced Lighting Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Illuminated door sill trim plates | 100 | Yes |
| LED tail lights | 0 | No |
| Interior ambient lighting, configurable | 150 | No |
| Steering-linked headlights | 150 | Yes |
| Cornering lights | 50 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming headlights | 200 | No |
| LED headlights | 250 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 550 | 61% |
| Total Not Requested | 350 | 39% |
| Premium 1 Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Satellite radio | 200 | Yes |
| Proximity key | 250 | Yes |
| Blind spot warning system | 200 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 650 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
| Multimedia Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Handwriting recognition | 200 | No |
| App support | 0 | Yes |
| Navigation map updates, three years | 0 | No |
| DVD-compatible player | 0 | No |
| Media drive | 15 | No |
| Traffic + travel information | 25 | Yes |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 725 | 77% |
| Total Not Requested | 215 | 23% |
| AMG Line | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Rear spoiler | 200 | Yes |
| Front sport buckets | 100 | Yes |
| 245/40HR18 tires | 200 | No |
| 225/45HR18 tires | 200 | No |
| Sport rear fascia, e.g. diffuser (optional) | 0 | No |
| Dark-colored headliner (optional) | 0 | No |
| Sport suspension (upgrade) | 250 | Yes |
| Body kit | 0 | Yes |
| Sport front fascia (optional) | 0 | No |
| Metal pedals | 75 | No |
| Total Requested | 550 | 54% |
| Total Not Requested | 475 | 46% |
| Leather Seating Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Leather seating surfaces | 900 | Yes |
| Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat | 50 | No |
| Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat | 100 | No |
| Memory system, passenger seat | 150 | No |
| Total Requested | 900 | 75% |
| Total Not Requested | 300 | 25% |
Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class AMG C43
| Advanced Lighting Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Illuminated door sill trim plates | 100 | Yes |
| LED tail lights | 0 | No |
| Interior ambient lighting, configurable | 150 | No |
| Steering-linked headlights | 150 | Yes |
| Cornering lights | 50 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming headlights | 200 | No |
| LED headlights | 250 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 550 | 61% |
| Total Not Requested | 350 | 39% |
| Multimedia Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Handwriting recognition | 200 | No |
| App support | 0 | Yes |
| Navigation map updates, three years | 0 | No |
| DVD-compatible player | 0 | No |
| Media drive | 15 | No |
| Traffic + travel information | 25 | Yes |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 725 | 77% |
| Total Not Requested | 215 | 23% |
Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class AMG C63
| Advanced Lighting Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Interior ambient lighting, configurable | 150 | No |
| Steering-linked headlights | 150 | Yes |
| Cornering lights | 50 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming headlights | 200 | No |
| LED headlights | 250 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 450 | 56% |
| Total Not Requested | 350 | 44% |
| Multimedia Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Handwriting recognition | 200 | No |
| App support | 0 | Yes |
| Navigation map updates, three years | 0 | No |
| DVD-compatible player | 0 | No |
| Media drive | 15 | No |
| Traffic + travel information | 25 | Yes |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 725 | 77% |
| Total Not Requested | 215 | 23% |
| AMG Leather Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Upgraded leather upholstery | 0 | No |
| Leather seating surfaces | 900 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 900 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class AMG C63 S
| Advanced Lighting Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| LED tail lights | 0 | No |
| Interior ambient lighting, configurable | 150 | No |
| Steering-linked headlights | 150 | Yes |
| Cornering lights | 50 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming headlights | 200 | No |
| LED headlights | 250 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 450 | 56% |
| Total Not Requested | 350 | 44% |
| Multimedia Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Handwriting recognition | 200 | No |
| App support | 0 | Yes |
| Navigation map updates, three years | 0 | No |
| DVD-compatible player | 0 | No |
| Media drive | 15 | No |
| Traffic + travel information | 25 | Yes |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 725 | 77% |
| Total Not Requested | 215 | 23% |
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