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Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. Mercedes-Benz C-Class Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. Mercedes-Benz C-Class Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $30,865

Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI Autobahn   
Difference: $18,680

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,663

Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI Autobahn   
Difference: $16,485

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20152018201820182018
ModelGolf / GTIC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-Class
TrimGTI AutobahnC300AMG C43AMG C63AMG C63 S
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $30,045 $40,250 $53,400 $66,100 $73,700
Base Invoice $28,843 $37,433 $49,662 $61,473 $68,541
Garmin Map Pilot   625 625 625 625
Premium 1 Package   1,250      
Leather Seating Package   1,950      
AMG Line   2,175      
Metallic paint (extra cost)   720 720 720 720
Heated front seats   580      
Panoramic sunroof   1,000 1,000 1,000 1,000
Leather seating surfaces     1,620    
Carbon fiber rear spoiler     700    
AMG Leather Package       2,590  
Garmin Map Pilot   581 581 581 581
Premium 1 Package   1,163      
Leather Seating Package   1,814      
AMG Line   2,023      
Metallic paint (extra cost)   670 670 670 670
Heated front seats   539      
Panoramic sunroof   930 930 930 930
Leather seating surfaces     1,507    
Carbon fiber rear spoiler     651    
AMG Leather Package       2,409  
Options (change) 0 8,300 4,665 4,935 2,345
Options (change) 0 7,720 4,339 4,590 2,181
Destination 820 995 995 995 995
Total Price $30,865 $49,545 $59,060 $72,030 $77,040
Total Invoice $29,663 $46,148 $54,996 $67,058 $71,717

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. Mercedes-Benz C-Class

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI Autobahn
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $14,090
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $12,210
Model Year20152018201820182018
ModelGolf / GTIC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-Class
TrimGTI AutobahnC300AMG C43AMG C63AMG C63 S
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine210hp I4241hp I4362hp V6469hp V8503hp V8
TransmissionM6T9T9T7T7
DrivetrainFWDRWDAWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)400, 9?, 5?, 5590, 13590, 13
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/40-18225/45-18225/45-18245/40-18245/35-19
Total Price$30,865$49,545$59,060$72,030$77,040
Adjustments for Features0-4,590-7,240-6,840-6,790
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$30,865$44,955$51,820$65,190$70,250
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$6,865$20,235$25,295
Total Invoice$29,663$46,148$54,996$67,058$71,717
Adjustments for Features0-4,275-6,742-6,368-6,321
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$29,663$41,873$48,254$60,690$65,396
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$6,381$18,817$23,523

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. Mercedes-Benz C-Class

Model Year20152018201820182018
ModelGolf / GTIC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-Class
TrimGTI AutobahnC300AMG C43AMG C63AMG C63 S
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr 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 
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
Automatic braking, low-speed $200$200$200$200
Blind spot warning system $200$200$200$200
Driver drowsiness monitor $150$150$150$150
Forward collision warning $200$200$200$200
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 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
Panoramic sunroof $1200$1200$1200$1200
Rear spoiler$200$200 $200$200
Sunroof, large$1100    
Infotainment 
In-vehicle Internet $150$150$150$150
iPod integration$100    
SMS text-to-speech reader $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
USB port $25$25$25$25
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
Boost gauge  $75$75$75
Chronometer  $100$100$100
Fog light, rear $100$100$100$100
Fog lights$125    
Interior ambient lighting$150    
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  
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200  $200$200
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
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$3,450$8,040$10,690$10,290$10,240
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$4,590$7,240$6,840$6,790
Value of Feature Adjustments0-4,275-6,742-6,368-6,321

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. Mercedes-Benz C-Class

Model Year20152018
ModelGolf / GTIC-Class
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Wheelbase103.8 in111.8 in
Length167.5 in184.5 in
Width70.8 in71.3 in
Height57.2 in56.8 in
Curb Weight2,964 lb.3,418 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.2 gal.17.4 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.4 in37.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.9 in55.3 in
Row 1 Legroom41.2 in41.7 in
Row 2 Headroom38.1 in37.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.9 in55.0 in
Row 2 Legroom35.6 in35.2 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
22.8 ft312.6 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
52.7 ft312.6 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C300

Garmin Map Pilot
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested725100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Satellite radio200Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Blind spot warning system200No
Total Requested45069%
Total Not Requested20031%
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%
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

Garmin Map Pilot
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested725100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class AMG C63

Garmin Map Pilot
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested725100%
Total Not Requested00%
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 audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested725100%
Total Not Requested00%

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