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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: $30,215

Volkswagen Jetta GLI   
Difference: $15,510

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,089

Volkswagen Jetta GLI   
Difference: $14,500

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20092013201320132013
ModelJettaC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-Class
TrimGLIC250 SportC300 SportC350 SportC63 AMG
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $24,770 $35,350 $38,950 $41,400 $59,800
Base Invoice $23,094 $32,876 $36,224 $38,502 $55,614
Autobahn Package 2,405        
Navigation system 1,990        
Rear side airbags 350 420 420 420 420
Lighting Package   1,290 1,290 1,290 1,290
Multimedia Package   2,790 2,790 2,790 2,790
Leather Package   1,750 1,750 1,750  
Premium 1 Package   2,500 2,500    
Metallic paint (extra cost)   720 720 720 720
AMG Leather Package         3,090
Wood trim         0
Autobahn Package 2,227        
Navigation system 1,758        
Rear side airbags 310 391 391 391 391
Lighting Package   1,200 1,200 1,200 1,200
Multimedia Package   2,595 2,595 2,595 2,595
Leather Package   1,628 1,628 1,628  
Premium 1 Package   2,325 2,325    
Metallic paint (extra cost)   669 669 669 669
AMG Leather Package         2,874
Wood trim         0
Options (change) 4,745 9,470 9,470 6,970 8,310
Options (change) 4,295 8,808 8,808 6,483 7,729
Destination 700 905 905 905 905
Gas Tax 0 0 0 0 1,700
Total Price $30,215 $45,725 $49,325 $49,275 $70,715
Total Invoice $28,089 $42,589 $45,937 $45,890 $65,948

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Jetta GLI
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $9,945
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $9,317
Model Year20092013201320132013
ModelJettaC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-Class
TrimGLIC250 SportC300 SportC350 SportC63 AMG
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine200hp I4201hp I4248hp V6302hp V6451hp V8
TransmissionM6T7T7T7T7
DrivetrainFWDRWDAWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 10450, 12450, 12450, 12450, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17225/45-17225/45-17225/45-17235/40-18
Total Price$30,215$45,725$49,325$49,275$70,715
Adjustments for Features0-5,565-7,415-5,915-6,465
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$30,215$40,160$41,910$43,360$64,250
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,750$3,200$24,090
Total Invoice$28,089$42,589$45,937$45,890$65,948
Adjustments for Features0-5,183-6,906-5,509-6,029
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$28,089$37,406$39,031$40,381$59,919
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,625$2,975$22,513

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

Model Year20092013201320132013
ModelJettaC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-Class
TrimGLIC250 SportC300 SportC350 SportC63 AMG
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150    
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1200$1200$1200$1200
FWD$0    
RWD $0 $0$0
AWD  $1700  
Accessories 
Remote app $25$25$25$25
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 
Driver drowsiness monitor $150$150$150$150
Knee airbag, driver $75$75$75$75
Rearview camera $200$200$200$200
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50    
Overhead sunglass holder$25    
Rear seat pass-through$100    
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100$100$100$100
Automatic climate control, front $200$200$200$200
Dual-zone climate control $125$125$125$125
Rain-sensing wipers $175$175$175$175
Variable intermittent wipers$75    
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop  $150$150 
Exterior 
Body kit $0$0$0$0
Body kit (gray/black)$0    
Rear spoiler   $200$200
Infotainment 
App support $0$0$0$0
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25$25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100$100$100
CD changer, in-dash $325$325$325$325
CD player$125    
HD radio $50$50$50$50
In-vehicle Internet $150$150$150$150
MP3-compatible player $50$50$50$50
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25$25$25
Surround sound $250$250$250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225$225$225$225
Traffic + travel information $25$25$25$25
Voice control for nav and audio $100$100$100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75$75$75$75
Auto-dimming headlights $200$200$200$200
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150$150$150$150
Automatic headlights $125$125$125$125
Chronometer    $100
Fog light, rear $100$100$100$100
Fog lights$125    
Headlight washers $50$50$50$50
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25$25$25$25
Steering-linked headlights $150$150$150$150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100$100$100$100 
Leather door panel trim $250$250$250$250
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50    
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50    
Memory system, driver seat $200$200$200$200
Memory system, passenger seat $150$150$150$150
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100$100
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, driver seat $100$100$100$100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100$100
Power recliner, driver seat $100$100$100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100$100$100$100
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat    $100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat    $100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100$100
Power-folding headrests, second row seats $50$50$50$50
Wood trim    $300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - mechanical $100$100$100$100
Transmission 
Launch control    $100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls    $100
Total Value of Features$1,100$6,665$8,515$7,015$7,565
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$5,565$7,415$5,915$6,465
Value of Feature Adjustments0-5,183-6,906-5,509-6,029

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

Model Year20092013
ModelJettaC-Class
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase101.5 in108.7 in
Length179.3 in180.7 in
Width70.1 in69.7 in
Height57.4 in56.3 in
Curb Weight3,231 lb.3,429 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.5 gal.17.4 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.5 in37.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.8 in54.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in52.3 in
Row 1 Legroom41.2 in41.7 in
Row 2 Headroom37.2 in36.9 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.1 in55.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in54.9 in
Row 2 Legroom35.4 in33.4 in
Cargo Volume16.0 ft312.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Volkswagen Jetta GLI

Autobahn Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Front seat active head restraints0Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Total Requested2000100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C250 Sport

Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Total Requested50056%
Total Not Requested40044%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200No
In-vehicle Internet150No
App support0No
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Media drive, large15Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
SD Card slot25Yes
Total Requested64049%
Total Not Requested67551%
Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Total Requested100069%
Total Not Requested45031%
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 seat100Yes
Folding second row seats300Yes
Memory system, driver seat200No
Total Requested90049%
Total Not Requested95051%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C300 Sport

Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Total Requested50056%
Total Not Requested40044%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200No
In-vehicle Internet150No
App support0No
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Media drive, large15Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
SD Card slot25Yes
Total Requested64049%
Total Not Requested67551%
Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Total Requested100069%
Total Not Requested45031%
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 seat100Yes
Folding second row seats300Yes
Memory system, driver seat200No
Total Requested90049%
Total Not Requested95051%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C350 Sport

Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Total Requested50056%
Total Not Requested40044%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200No
In-vehicle Internet150No
App support0No
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Media drive, large15Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
SD Card slot25Yes
Total Requested64049%
Total Not Requested67551%
Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Total Requested100069%
Total Not Requested45031%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C63 AMG

Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Total Requested50056%
Total Not Requested40044%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200No
In-vehicle Internet150No
App support0No
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Media drive, large15Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
SD Card slot25Yes
Total Requested64049%
Total Not Requested67551%
AMG Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Total Requested90067%
Total Not Requested45033%

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