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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: $13,055

Lowest Total Invoice: $34,517

Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI Autobahn   
Difference: $11,093

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201820122012201220122012
ModelGolf / GTIC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-Class
TrimGTI AutobahnC250 SportC250 LuxuryC300 SportC300 LuxuryC350 Sport
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $35,070 $34,800 $35,220 $38,020 $38,430 $40,575
Base Invoice $33,667 $32,364 $32,755 $35,359 $35,740 $37,735
Lighting Package   1,290 1,290 1,290 1,290 1,290
Multimedia Package   2,790 2,790 2,790 2,790 2,790
Leather Package   1,750 1,750 1,750 1,750 1,750
Premium 1 Package   2,500 2,500 2,500 2,500  
Lane departure warning   850 850 850 850 850
Metallic paint (extra cost)   720 720 720 720 720
Proximity key   650 650 650 650 650
Telematics service, such as OnStar   660 660 660 660 660
Rear spoiler   300 300 300 300  
Illuminated door sill trim plates   700 700 700 700 700
Panoramic sunroof   1,090 1,090 1,090 1,090 1,090
Wood trim           0
Lighting Package   1,200 1,200 1,200 1,200 1,200
Multimedia Package   2,595 2,595 2,595 2,595 2,595
Leather Package   1,628 1,628 1,628 1,628 1,628
Premium 1 Package   2,325 2,325 2,325 2,325  
Lane departure warning   791 791 791 791 791
Metallic paint (extra cost)   669 669 669 669 669
Proximity key   605 605 605 605 605
Telematics service, such as OnStar   614 614 614 614 614
Rear spoiler   279 279 279 279  
Illuminated door sill trim plates   651 651 651 651 651
Panoramic sunroof   1,014 1,014 1,014 1,014 1,014
Wood trim           0
Options (change) 0 13,300 13,300 13,300 13,300 10,500
Options (change) 0 12,371 12,371 12,371 12,371 9,767
Destination 850 875 875 875 875 875
Total Price $35,920 $48,975 $49,395 $52,195 $52,605 $51,950
Total Invoice $34,517 $45,610 $46,001 $48,605 $48,986 $48,377

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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: $12,800
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $10,856
Model Year201820122012201220122012
ModelGolf / GTIC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-Class
TrimGTI AutobahnC250 SportC250 LuxuryC300 SportC300 LuxuryC350 Sport
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine220hp I4201hp I4201hp I4228hp V6228hp V6302hp V6
TransmissionM6T7T7T7T7T7
DrivetrainFWDRWDRWDAWDAWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)400, 9450, 12450, 12450, 12450, 12450, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/40-18225/45-17225/45-17225/45-17225/45-17225/45-17
Total Price$35,920$48,975$49,395$52,195$52,605$51,950
Adjustments for Features0-255-380-1,955-2,080-455
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$35,920$48,720$49,015$50,240$50,525$51,495
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$295$1,520$1,805$2,775
Total Invoice$34,517$45,610$46,001$48,605$48,986$48,377
Adjustments for Features0-237-354-1,821-1,937-424
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$34,517$45,373$45,647$46,784$47,049$47,953
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$274$1,411$1,676$2,580

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

Model Year201820122012201220122012
ModelGolf / GTIC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-Class
TrimGTI AutobahnC250 SportC250 LuxuryC300 SportC300 LuxuryC350 Sport
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150     
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1200$1200$1200$1200$1200
FWD$0     
RWD $0$0  $0
AWD   $1700$1700 
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control$600     
Cruise control $150$150$150$150$150
Remote app$25     
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 
Automatic braking, low-speed$200     
Cross-traffic collision intervention, rear$100     
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100     
Driver drowsiness monitor $150$150$150$150$150
Forward collision warning$200     
Lane departure warning $200$200$200$200$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     
Rear seat pass-through$100     
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100$100$100$100$100
Rear wiper$175     
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip front differential$500     
Exterior 
Body kit$0$0 $0 $0
Painted brake calipers (optional)$0     
Panoramic sunroof $1200$1200$1200$1200$1200
Sunroof, large$1100     
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100     
App support$0     
Apple CarPlay support$100     
CD changer, in-dash $325$325$325$325$325
CD player$125     
DVD-compatible player $0$0$0$0$0
Larger infotainment display$0     
Media drive $15$15$15$15$15
Mirrorlink support$0     
SD Card slot $25$25$25$25$25
SMS text-to-speech reader$25     
Surround sound $250$250$250$250$250
Traffic + travel information$25     
Traffic information $25$25$25$25$25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75$75$75$75$75
Auto-dimming headlights $200$200$200$200$200
Cornering lights$50     
Fog light, rear $100$100$100$100$100
Fog lights$125     
Headlight washers $50$50$50$50$50
Interior ambient lighting$150     
LED headlights$1000     
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25$25$25$25$25
Xenon HID headlights $500$500$500$500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim $100 $100  
Leather door panel trim $250$250$250$250$250
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50     
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50     
Memory system, driver seat $200$200$200$200$200
Memory system, passenger seat $150$150$150$150$150
Metal pedals $75 $75 $75
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 tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100$100$100
Power-folding headrests, second row seats $50$50$50$50$50
Wood trim  $300 $300$300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500     
Adaptive dampers - mechanical $100$100$100$100$100
Electronic systems calibration selector$200     
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0$0 $0 $0
Total Value of Features$6,275$6,530$6,655$8,230$8,355$6,730
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$255$380$1,955$2,080$455
Value of Feature Adjustments0-237-354-1,821-1,937-424

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

Model Year20182012
ModelGolf / GTIC-Class
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Wheelbase103.8 in108.7 in
Length167.6 in180.7 in
Width70.8 in69.7 in
Height58.2 in56.3 in
Curb Weight2,946 lb.3,429 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 in55.0 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 C250 Sport

Lane departure warning system
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning system200No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Total Requested20050%
Total Not Requested20050%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Total Requested65072%
Total Not Requested25028%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Rearview camera200Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested92579%
Total Not Requested24021%
Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Total Requested90062%
Total Not Requested55038%
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 C250 Luxury

Lane departure warning system
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning system200No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Total Requested20050%
Total Not Requested20050%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Total Requested65072%
Total Not Requested25028%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Rearview camera200Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested92579%
Total Not Requested24021%
Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Total Requested90062%
Total Not Requested55038%
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

Lane departure warning system
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning system200No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Total Requested20050%
Total Not Requested20050%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Total Requested65072%
Total Not Requested25028%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Rearview camera200Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested92579%
Total Not Requested24021%
Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Total Requested90062%
Total Not Requested55038%
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 Luxury

Lane departure warning system
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning system200No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Total Requested20050%
Total Not Requested20050%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Total Requested65072%
Total Not Requested25028%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Rearview camera200Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested92579%
Total Not Requested24021%
Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Total Requested90062%
Total Not Requested55038%
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

Lane departure warning system
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning system200No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Total Requested20050%
Total Not Requested20050%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Total Requested65072%
Total Not Requested25028%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Rearview camera200Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested92579%
Total Not Requested24021%
Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Total Requested90062%
Total Not Requested55038%

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