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

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

Lowest Total Price: $29,734

Volkswagen Jetta 2.0T   
Difference: $16,956

Lowest Total Invoice: $27,177

Volkswagen Jetta 2.0T   
Difference: $16,310

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200620172017201720172017
ModelJettaC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-Class
Trim2.0TC300C350eAMG C43AMG C63AMG C63 S
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $23,590 $39,500 $46,050 $52,000 $65,200 $72,800
Base Invoice $21,702 $36,735 $42,827 $48,360 $60,636 $67,704
Package 2 2,885          
Navigation system 1,800          
Rear spoiler 479 350 350      
Rear side airbags 350          
Garmin Map Pilot   625 625 625 625 625
Leather Seating Package   2,050 2,050      
Metallic paint (extra cost)   720 720 720 720 720
Heated front seats   580 580      
Satellite radio   460 460      
Panoramic sunroof   1,480 1,480 1,480 1,480 1,480
Leather seating surfaces       1,620    
Carbon fiber rear spoiler       700    
AMG Leather Package         2,590  
Package 2 2,636          
Navigation system 1,589          
Rear spoiler 310 326 326      
Rear side airbags 310          
Garmin Map Pilot   581 581 581 581 581
Leather Seating Package   1,907 1,907      
Metallic paint (extra cost)   670 670 670 670 670
Heated front seats   539 539      
Satellite radio   428 428      
Panoramic sunroof   1,376 1,376 1,376 1,376 1,376
Leather seating surfaces       1,507    
Carbon fiber rear spoiler       651    
AMG Leather Package         2,409  
Options (change) 5,514 6,265 6,265 5,145 5,415 2,825
Options (change) 4,845 5,827 5,827 4,785 5,036 2,627
Destination 630 925 925 925 925 925
Gas Tax 0 0 -4,043 0 0 0
Total Price $29,734 $46,690 $49,197 $58,070 $71,540 $76,550
Total Invoice $27,177 $43,487 $45,536 $54,070 $66,597 $71,256

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Jetta 2.0T
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $12,266
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $11,942
Model Year200620172017201720172017
ModelJettaC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-Class
Trim2.0TC300C350eAMG C43AMG C63AMG C63 S
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine200hp I4241hp I4208hp I4 PiH362hp V6469hp V8503hp V8
TransmissionM6T7T7T9T7T7
DrivetrainFWDRWDRWDAWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 10?, 5?, 5?, 5590, 13590, 13
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17225/50-17225/45-18225/45-18245/40-18245/35-19
Total Price$29,734$46,690$49,197$58,070$71,540$76,550
Adjustments for Features0-4,690-6,315-8,090-7,790-7,740
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$29,734$42,000$42,882$49,980$63,750$68,810
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$882$7,980$21,750$26,810
Total Invoice$27,177$43,487$45,536$54,070$66,597$71,256
Adjustments for Features0-4,368-5,845-7,533-7,252-7,205
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$27,177$39,119$39,691$46,537$59,345$64,051
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$572$7,418$20,226$24,932

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

Model Year200620172017201720172017
ModelJettaC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-Class
Trim2.0TC300C350eAMG C43AMG C63AMG C63 S
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150     
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1200$1200 $1200$1200
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1400  
FWD$0     
RWD $0$0 $0$0
AWD   $1700  
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100     
Eco accelerator  $100   
Proximity key   $250$250$250
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
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250     
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350$350$350$350$350
Universal garage door opener $100$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$200
Automatic braking, low-speed $200$200$200$200$200
Blind spot warning system   $200$200$200
Driver drowsiness monitor $150$150$150$150$150
Forward collision warning $200$200$200$200$200
Knee airbag, driver $75$75$75$75$75
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0$0$0$0$0
Rearview camera $200$200$200$200$200
Tire-pressure monitor $75$75$75$75$75
Tires, run-flat $150$150$150  
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100$100$100$100$100
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50     
Console with shifter$150     
Console without shifter $150$150$150$150$150
Rear seat pass-through$100     
Climate Control 
Rain-sensing wipers $175$175$175$175$175
Variable intermittent wipers$75     
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  
Painted brake calipers (optional)     $0
Panoramic sunroof $1200$1200$1200$1200$1200
Rear spoiler$200$200$200 $200$200
Sunroof$900     
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25$25$25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100$100$100$100
CD changer, remote$200     
HD radio $50$50$50$50$50
In-vehicle Internet $150$150$150$150$150
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25$25$25$25
Surround sound    $250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225$225$225$225$225
Traffic information $25$25$25$25$25
Voice control for nav and audio $100$100$100$100$100
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 rearview mirror $150$150$150$150$150
Automatic headlights $125$125$125$125$125
Boost gauge   $75$75$75
Chronometer   $100$100$100
Fog light, rear $100$100$100$100$100
Headlight washers$50     
Large energy flow and fuel economy display  $25   
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only    $750 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25$25$25$25$25
Power-folding mirrors $50$50$50$50$50
Xenon HID headlights$500     
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding passenger seat$150     
Illuminated door sill trim plates    $200$200
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150$150$150$150 
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50     
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50     
Memory system, passenger seat $150$150$150$150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150$150$150$150$150
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100$100$100
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat $50$50$50$50$50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat $50$50$50$50$50
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100$100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100$100$100$100$100
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100$100$100
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100$100$100
Power tilt 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
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$3,125$7,815$9,440$11,215$10,915$10,865
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$4,690$6,315$8,090$7,790$7,740
Value of Feature Adjustments0-4,368-5,845-7,533-7,252-7,205

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

Model Year20062017
ModelJettaC-Class
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase101.5 in111.8 in
Length179.3 in184.5 in
Width70.1 in71.3 in
Height57.4 in56.8 in
Curb Weight3,260 lb.3,418 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.5 gal.17.4 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.5 in37.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.8 in55.3 in
Row 1 Legroom41.2 in41.7 in
Row 2 Headroom37.2 in37.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.1 in55.0 in
Row 2 Legroom35.4 in35.2 in
Cargo Volume16.0 ft312.6 ft3

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Option Package Details
Volkswagen Jetta 2.0T

Package 2
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
225/45HR17 tires400No
Wood trim300Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Total Requested257585%
Total Not Requested45015%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C300

Garmin Map Pilot
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
Total Requested60083%
Total Not Requested12517%
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

Garmin Map Pilot
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
Total Requested60083%
Total Not Requested12517%
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

Garmin Map Pilot
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
Total Requested60083%
Total Not Requested12517%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class AMG C63

Garmin Map Pilot
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
Total Requested60083%
Total Not Requested12517%
AMG Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Total Requested900100%
Total Not Requested00%

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

Garmin Map Pilot
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
Total Requested60083%
Total Not Requested12517%

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