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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: $35,920

Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI Autobahn   
Difference: $13,565

Lowest Total Invoice: $34,517

Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI Autobahn   
Difference: $11,566

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201820112011
ModelGolf / GTIC-ClassC-Class
TrimGTI AutobahnC300 Sport SedanC350 Sport Sedan
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $35,070 $33,990 $39,990
Base Invoice $33,667 $31,611 $37,191
Lighting Package   985 985
Multimedia Package   2,700 2,700
Dynamic Handling Package   1,500  
Premium 1 Package   1,995  
Metallic paint (extra cost)   720 720
Rearview camera   460 460
Telematics service, such as OnStar   660 660
Heated front seats   750 750
Proximity key   1,140 1,140
Rear spoiler   300  
Illuminated door sill trim plates   700 700
Leather seating surfaces   1,620 1,620
Panoramic sunroof   1,090 1,090
Lighting Package   916 916
Multimedia Package   2,511 2,511
Dynamic Handling Package   1,395  
Premium 1 Package   1,855  
Metallic paint (extra cost)   669 669
Rearview camera   428 428
Telematics service, such as OnStar   614 614
Heated front seats   698 698
Proximity key   1,060 1,060
Rear spoiler   279  
Illuminated door sill trim plates   651 651
Leather seating surfaces   1,507 1,507
Panoramic sunroof   1,014 1,014
Options (change) 0 14,620 10,825
Options (change) 0 13,597 10,068
Destination 850 875 875
Total Price $35,920 $49,485 $51,690
Total Invoice $34,517 $46,083 $48,134

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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: $14,885
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $12,834
Model Year201820112011
ModelGolf / GTIC-ClassC-Class
TrimGTI AutobahnC300 Sport SedanC350 Sport Sedan
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine220hp I4228hp V6268hp V6
TransmissionM6M6T7
DrivetrainFWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)400, 9100, 8100, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/40-18225/40-18225/45-17
Total Price$35,920$49,485$51,690
Adjustments for Features-1,3200-750
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$34,600$49,485$50,940
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,455
Total Invoice$34,517$46,083$48,134
Adjustments for Features-1,2680-698
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$33,249$46,083$47,436
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,353

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

Model Year201820112011
ModelGolf / GTIC-ClassC-Class
TrimGTI AutobahnC300 Sport SedanC350 Sport Sedan
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1200
FWD$0  
RWD $0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control$600  
Cruise control $150$150
Remote app$25  
Remote window/roof operation $15$15
Sunshade, rear, power $225$225
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350$350
Universal garage door opener $100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, low-speed$200  
Blind spot warning system$200  
Cross-traffic collision intervention, rear$100  
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100  
Forward collision warning$200  
Secondary collision brake assist$25  
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100  
Vehicle health reports$0  
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50  
Cargo cover$75  
Overhead sunglass holder$25  
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100$100
Rear wiper$175  
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip front differential$500  
Exterior 
Painted brake calipers (optional)$0  
Panoramic sunroof $1200$1200
Sunroof, large$1100  
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100  
App support$0  
Apple CarPlay support$100  
Bluetooth audio streaming$25  
CD changer, in-dash $325$325
CD player$125  
DVD-compatible player $0$0
HD radio$50  
iPod integration $100$100
Larger infotainment display$0  
Media drive $15$15
Mirrorlink support$0  
SD Card slot $25$25
SMS text-to-speech reader$25  
Traffic + travel information$25  
USB port$25  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75$75
Cornering lights$50  
Fog light, rear $100$100
Headlight washers $50$50
Interior ambient lighting$150  
LED headlights$1000  
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25$25
Steering-linked fog lights $50$50
Steering-linked headlights$150  
Xenon HID headlights $500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim $100 
Leather door panel trim $250$250
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50  
Memory system, driver seat $200$200
Metal pedals $75$75
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power-folding headrests, second row seats $50$50
Wood trim  $300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500$500 
Adaptive dampers - mechanical  $100
Electronic systems calibration selector$200  
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100 
Total Value of Features$6,450$5,130$5,880
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,320$0$750
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,2680-698

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

Model Year20182011
ModelGolf / GTIC-Class
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Wheelbase103.8 in108.7 in
Length167.6 in182.3 in
Width70.8 in69.7 in
Height58.2 in56.3 in
Curb Weight2,946 lb.3,528 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.2 gal.17.4 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.4 in37.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.9 in54.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in52.3 in
Row 1 Legroom41.2 in41.7 in
Row 2 Headroom38.1 in36.9 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.9 in55.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in54.9 in
Row 2 Legroom35.6 in33.4 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
17.4 ft312.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
53.7 ft312.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C300 Sport Sedan

Leather seating surfaces
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Total Requested90078%
Total Not Requested25022%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Steering-linked fog lights50No
Total Requested50083%
Total Not Requested10017%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
Media drive, large15No
CD changer, in-dash200No
DVD-compatible player0No
iPod integration100Yes
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested80075%
Total Not Requested26525%
Dynamic Handling Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive shocks - electrical400Yes
225/40ZR18 tires200No
Variable assist steering (optional)0No
255/35ZR18 tires200No
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100No
Total Requested40044%
Total Not Requested50056%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Memory system, driver seat200No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Folding second row seats300Yes
Universal garage door opener100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers175Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Rear seat pass-through100Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Compass0Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
Total Requested102555%
Total Not Requested82545%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C350 Sport Sedan

Leather seating surfaces
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Total Requested90078%
Total Not Requested25022%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Steering-linked fog lights50No
Total Requested50083%
Total Not Requested10017%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
Media drive, large15No
CD changer, in-dash200No
DVD-compatible player0No
iPod integration100Yes
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested80075%
Total Not Requested26525%

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