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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: $29,370

Volkswagen Jetta GLI   
Difference: $18,075

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,167

Volkswagen Jetta GLI   
Difference: $16,028

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20132018201820182018
ModelJettaC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-Class
TrimGLIC300AMG C43AMG C63AMG C63 S
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $23,945 $40,250 $53,400 $66,100 $73,700
Base Invoice $22,987 $37,433 $49,662 $61,473 $68,541
Autobahn Package 2,250        
Navigation Package 2,005        
Rear spoiler 375        
Garmin Map Pilot   625 625 625 625
Premium 1 Package   1,250      
AMG Line   2,175      
Metallic paint (extra cost)   720 720 720 720
Heated front seats   580      
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only   850 850   850
Carbon fiber rear spoiler     700    
Autobahn Package 2,160        
Navigation Package 1,925        
Rear spoiler 300        
Garmin Map Pilot   581 581 581 581
Premium 1 Package   1,163      
AMG Line   2,023      
Metallic paint (extra cost)   670 670 670 670
Heated front seats   539      
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only   791 791   791
Carbon fiber rear spoiler     651    
Options (change) 4,630 6,200 2,895 1,345 2,195
Options (change) 4,385 5,767 2,693 1,251 2,042
Destination 795 995 995 995 995
Total Price $29,370 $47,445 $57,290 $68,440 $76,890
Total Invoice $28,167 $44,195 $53,350 $63,719 $71,578

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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: $12,285
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $10,635
Model Year20132018201820182018
ModelJettaC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-Class
TrimGLIC300AMG C43AMG C63AMG C63 S
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine200hp 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$29,370$47,445$57,290$68,440$76,890
Adjustments for Features0-5,790-9,190-8,040-9,190
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$29,370$41,655$48,100$60,400$67,700
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$6,445$18,745$26,045
Total Invoice$28,167$44,195$53,350$63,719$71,578
Adjustments for Features0-5,393-8,558-7,485-8,555
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$28,167$38,802$44,792$56,234$63,023
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$5,990$17,432$24,221

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

Model Year20132018201820182018
ModelJettaC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-Class
TrimGLIC300AMG C43AMG C63AMG C63 S
Body4dr Sedan4dr 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 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    
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
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
Temporary spare tire$150    
Tires, run-flat $150$150  
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100$100$100$100
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50    
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
Rain-sensing wipers $175$175$175$175
Rear air vents $100$100$100$100
Variable intermittent wipers$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 
Body kit $0$0$0$0
Carbon fiber rear spoiler  $300  
Painted brake calipers (optional)    $0
Rear spoiler$200$200 $200$200
Infotainment 
Aux input$50    
CD changer, in-dash$325    
CD player $125$125$125$125
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, with navigation $225$225$225$225
Traffic 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
Cornering lights$50    
Fog light, rear $100$100$100$100
Fog lights$125    
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only $750$750$750$750
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25$25$25$25
Power-folding mirrors $50$50$50$50
Steering-linked headlights$150    
Xenon HID headlights$500    
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates $100$100  
Illuminated door sill trim plates   $200$200
Leather seating surfaces    $900
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150$150$150 
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50    
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50    
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50    
Memory system, driver seat $200$200$200$200
Memory system, passenger seat  $150$150$150
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, 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, 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
Soft-touch instrument panel (optional)$0    
Synthetic leather seating surfaces$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
Suggestive steering $0$0$0$0
Transmission 
Launch control   $100$100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100$100$100
Total Value of Features$2,725$8,515$11,915$10,765$11,915
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$5,790$9,190$8,040$9,190
Value of Feature Adjustments0-5,393-8,558-7,485-8,555

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

Model Year20132018
ModelJettaC-Class
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase104.4 in111.8 in
Length182.2 in184.5 in
Width70.0 in71.3 in
Height57.2 in56.8 in
Curb Weight2,805 lb.3,418 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.5 gal.17.4 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.2 in37.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.2 in55.3 in
Row 1 Legroom41.2 in41.7 in
Row 2 Headroom37.1 in37.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.6 in55.0 in
Row 2 Legroom38.1 in35.2 in
Cargo Volume15.5 ft312.6 ft3

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Option Package Details
Volkswagen Jetta GLI

Autobahn Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Synthetic leather seating surfaces0Yes
Heated windshield washer nozzles15Yes
Air-conditioned storage compartment50No
225/40HR18 tires400No
Fender, 400W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested144064%
Total Not Requested80036%
Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Cornering lights50No
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested155089%
Total Not Requested20011%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C300

LED headlights, single projector or low beam only
FeatureValueRequested?
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only750No
LED tail lights0No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested750100%
Garmin Map Pilot
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
Total Requested60083%
Total Not Requested12517%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Satellite radio200Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Blind spot warning system200No
Total Requested45069%
Total Not Requested20031%
AMG Line
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear spoiler200Yes
Front sport buckets100Yes
245/40HR18 tires200No
225/45HR18 tires200No
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Body kit0No
Sport front fascia (optional)0No
Metal pedals75Yes
Sport rear fascia, e.g. diffuser (optional)0No
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
Total Requested62561%
Total Not Requested40039%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class AMG C43

LED headlights, single projector or low beam only
FeatureValueRequested?
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only750No
LED tail lights0No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested750100%
Garmin Map Pilot
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
Total Requested60083%
Total Not Requested12517%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class AMG C63

Garmin Map Pilot
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
Total Requested60083%
Total Not Requested12517%

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

LED headlights, single projector or low beam only
FeatureValueRequested?
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only750No
LED tail lights0No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested750100%
Garmin Map Pilot
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
Total Requested60083%
Total Not Requested12517%

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