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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: $27,918

Volkswagen Jetta TDI   
Difference: $19,462

Lowest Total Invoice: $25,807

Volkswagen Jetta TDI   
Difference: $18,327

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2010201020102018201820182018
ModelJettaJettaJettaC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-Class
TrimTDITDI Cup EditionSELC300AMG C43AMG C63AMG C63 S
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $22,830 $24,990 $23,280 $40,250 $53,400 $66,100 $73,700
Base Invoice $21,528 $23,552 $22,016 $37,433 $49,662 $61,473 $68,541
Navigation system 1,790 1,790 1,790        
Rear side airbags 350   350        
Sunroof 1,000 1,000          
iPod integration 0 0          
Body kit 1,999 2,350 1,999        
Larger rear spoiler 499 499 499        
Multimedia Package       2,200 2,200 2,200 2,200
Satellite radio       460      
AMG Line       2,175      
Heated front seats       580      
Metallic paint (extra cost)       720 720 720 720
Carbon fiber rear spoiler         700 700 700
Navigation system 1,581 1,581 1,581        
Rear side airbags 310   310        
Sunroof 883 883          
iPod integration 0 0          
Body kit 1,685 2,075 1,685        
Larger rear spoiler 370 370 370        
Multimedia Package       2,046 2,046 2,046 2,046
Satellite radio       428      
AMG Line       2,023      
Heated front seats       539      
Metallic paint (extra cost)       670 670 670 670
Carbon fiber rear spoiler         651 651 651
Options (change) 5,638 5,639 4,638 6,135 3,620 3,620 3,620
Options (change) 4,829 4,909 3,946 5,706 3,367 3,367 3,367
Destination 750 750 750 995 995 995 995
Gas Tax -1,300 -1,300 0 0 0 0 0
Total Price $27,918 $30,079 $28,668 $47,380 $58,015 $70,715 $78,315
Total Invoice $25,807 $27,911 $26,712 $44,134 $54,024 $65,835 $72,903

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

Lowest Adjusted Price: Volkswagen Jetta SEL
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Volkswagen Jetta TDI
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $13,347
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $12,443
Model Year2010201020102018201820182018
ModelJettaJettaJettaC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-Class
TrimTDITDI Cup EditionSELC300AMG C43AMG C63AMG C63 S
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine140hp I4 D140hp I4 D170hp I5241hp I4362hp V6469hp V8503hp V8
TransmissionM6M6T6T9T9T7T7
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDRWDAWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 10?, 10?, 10?, 5?, 5590, 13590, 13
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/55-16225/40-18225/45-17225/45-18225/45-18245/40-18245/35-19
Total Price$27,918$30,079$28,668$47,380$58,015$70,715$78,315
Adjustments for Features-2000-1,150-6,515-10,365-10,065-10,465
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$27,718$30,079$27,518$40,865$47,650$60,650$67,850
Cost Above Minimum$200$2,561$0$0$6,785$19,785$26,985
Total Invoice$25,807$27,911$26,712$44,134$54,024$65,835$72,903
Adjustments for Features-1850-1,072-6,069-9,652-9,370-9,742
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$25,622$27,911$25,640$38,065$44,372$56,465$63,161
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,289$18$0$6,307$18,400$25,096

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

Model Year2010201020102018201820182018
ModelJettaJettaJettaC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-Class
TrimTDITDI Cup EditionSELC300AMG C43AMG C63AMG C63 S
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150     
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100    
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1400$1400  
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic     $1200$1200
FWD$0$0$0    
RWD   $0 $0$0
AWD    $1700  
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100$100$100    
Proximity key    $250$250$250
Remote app   $25$25$25$25
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$250$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$0$0    
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial   $200$200$200$200
Automatic braking, low-speed   $200$200$200$200
Blind spot warning system    $200$200$200
Driver drowsiness monitor   $150$150$150$150
Forward collision warning   $200$200$200$200
Full-size spare tire$225$225$225    
Knee airbag, driver   $75$75$75$75
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system   $0$0$0$0
Rear side airbags$300 $300$300$300$300$300
Rearview camera   $200$200$200$200
Tires, run-flat   $150$150  
Torque vectoring, brake-based   $100$100$100$100
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50$50    
Console with shifter$150$150$150    
Console without shifter   $150$150$150$150
Rear seat pass-through$100$100$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$75$75    
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential      $500
Electronically-variable engine mounts (performance-oriented)      $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$300$300
Larger rear spoiler$200$200$200    
Painted brake calipers (optional)      $0
Rear spoiler   $200   
Infotainment 
App support   $0$0$0$0
Aux input$50$50$50    
Bluetooth audio streaming   $25$25$25$25
Handwriting recognition   $200$200$200$200
HD radio   $50$50$50$50
In-vehicle Internet   $150$150$150$150
iPod integration$100$100$100    
Navigation map updates, three years   $0$0$0$0
SMS text-to-speech reader   $25$25$25$25
Surround sound     $250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation   $225$225$225$225
Traffic + travel information   $25$25$25$25
USB port   $25$25$25$25
Voice control for nav and audio   $100$100$100$100
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 rearview mirror   $150$150$150$150
Automatic headlights   $125$125$125$125
Boost gauge    $75$75$75
Chronometer    $100$100$100
Fog light, rear   $100$100$100$100
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only     $750 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse   $25$25$25$25
Power-folding mirrors   $50$50$50$50
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates $100 $100$100  
Illuminated door sill trim plates     $200$200
Leather seating surfaces      $900
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150$150$150$150$150 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50$50$50    
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50$50    
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50$50$50    
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50$50$50    
Memory system, driver seat   $200$200$200$200
Memory system, passenger seat    $150$150$150
Metal pedals   $75$75$75$75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat   $150$150$150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, 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
Power height adjuster, driver seat   $100$100$100$100
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
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat   $100$100$100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat   $100$100$100$100
Synthetic leather seating surfaces$0$0$0$0$0$0 
Synthetic suede inserts in seating surfaces    $450$450 
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
Adaptive dampers - mechanical   $100   
Crosswind stabilization   $50$50$50$50
Electronic systems calibration selector   $200$200$200$200
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0 $0$0$0$0
Suggestive steering   $0$0$0$0
Transmission 
Launch control     $100$100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls   $100$100$100$100
Total Value of Features$2,100$1,900$3,050$8,415$12,265$11,965$12,365
Value of Feature Adjustments$200$0$1,150$6,515$10,365$10,065$10,465
Value of Feature Adjustments-1850-1,072-6,069-9,652-9,370-9,742

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

Model Year20102018
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 Weight3,231 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
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C300

Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Handwriting recognition200No
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Media drive15Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
App support0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Total Requested61565%
Total Not Requested32535%
AMG Line
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear spoiler200Yes
Front sport buckets100Yes
245/40HR18 tires200No
225/45HR18 tires200No
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Body kit0Yes
Sport front fascia (optional)0No
Metal pedals75No
Sport rear fascia, e.g. diffuser (optional)0No
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
Total Requested55054%
Total Not Requested47546%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class AMG C43

Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Handwriting recognition200No
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Media drive15Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
App support0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Total Requested61565%
Total Not Requested32535%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class AMG C63

Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Handwriting recognition200No
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Media drive15Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
App support0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Total Requested61565%
Total Not Requested32535%

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

Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Handwriting recognition200No
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Media drive15Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
App support0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Total Requested61565%
Total Not Requested32535%

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