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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: $26,575

Volkswagen Jetta 1.8T SEL Premium   
Difference: $21,220

Lowest Total Invoice: $25,486

Volkswagen Jetta 1.8T SEL Premium   
Difference: $19,035

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2016201620162018201820182018
ModelJettaJettaJettaC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-Class
Trim1.8T SEL PremiumHybrid SEL Premium2.0T GLI SELC300AMG C43AMG C63AMG C63 S
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $25,380 $31,120 $29,280 $40,250 $53,400 $66,100 $73,700
Base Invoice $24,366 $29,874 $28,109 $37,433 $49,662 $61,473 $68,541
Rear spoiler 375            
Garmin Map Pilot       625 625 625 625
Premium 1 Package       1,250      
AMG Line       2,175      
Smartphone integration       350 350 350 350
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    
Rear spoiler 300            
Garmin Map Pilot       581 581 581 581
Premium 1 Package       1,163      
AMG Line       2,023      
Smartphone integration       326 326 326 326
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) 375 0 0 6,550 3,245 1,695 2,545
Options (change) 300 0 0 6,093 3,019 1,577 2,368
Destination 820 820 820 995 995 995 995
Total Price $26,575 $31,940 $30,100 $47,795 $57,640 $68,790 $77,240
Total Invoice $25,486 $30,694 $28,929 $44,521 $53,676 $64,045 $71,904

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Jetta 1.8T SEL Premium
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $18,080
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $16,142
Model Year2016201620162018201820182018
ModelJettaJettaJettaC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-Class
Trim1.8T SEL PremiumHybrid SEL Premium2.0T GLI SELC300AMG C43AMG C63AMG C63 S
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine170hp I4170hp I4 H210hp I4241hp I4362hp V6469hp V8503hp V8
TransmissionT6S7M6T9T9T7T7
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDRWDAWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)400, 9?, 6400, 9?, 5?, 5590, 13590, 13
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17225/45-17225/40-18225/45-18225/45-18245/40-18245/35-19
Total Price$26,575$31,940$30,100$47,795$57,640$68,790$77,240
Adjustments for Features-1,150-9000-4,290-7,690-6,540-7,690
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$25,425$31,040$30,100$43,505$49,950$62,250$69,550
Cost Above Minimum$0$5,615$4,675$0$6,445$18,745$26,045
Total Invoice$25,486$30,694$28,929$44,521$53,676$64,045$71,904
Adjustments for Features-1,103-8650-3,996-7,161-6,089-7,159
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$24,383$29,829$28,929$40,525$46,515$57,956$64,745
Cost Above Minimum$0$5,446$4,546$0$5,990$17,431$24,220

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

Model Year2016201620162018201820182018
ModelJettaJettaJettaC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-Class
Trim1.8T SEL PremiumHybrid SEL Premium2.0T GLI SELC300AMG C43AMG C63AMG C63 S
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100      
7-speed automated manual $1200     
6-speed manual  $150    
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 
Adaptive cruise control$600      
Cruise control $150$150$150$150$150$150
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
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$200
Cross-traffic collision intervention, rear$100$100$100    
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100$100$100    
Driver drowsiness monitor   $150$150$150$150
Forward collision warning$200  $200$200$200$200
Knee airbag, driver   $75$75$75$75
Obstacle detection, front $150$150    
Obstacle detection, rear $250$250    
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system   $0$0$0$0
Rear side airbags   $300$300$300$300
Secondary collision brake assist$25$25$25    
Temporary spare tire$150 $150    
Tires, run-flat   $150$150  
Torque vectoring, brake-based   $100$100$100$100
Vehicle health reports$0$0$0    
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
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$150
Dual-mode exhaust     $250$250
Raised top speed limiter      $0
Exterior 
Active grille shutters$0      
Body kit $0$0$0$0$0$0
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25$25$25$25$25
Carbon fiber rear spoiler    $300  
Painted brake calipers (optional)  $0   $0
Rear spoiler$200$200$200$200 $200$200
Infotainment 
App support$0$0$0    
Aux input$50$50$50    
In-vehicle Internet   $150$150$150$150
Mirrorlink support$0$0$0    
Surround sound     $250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200$200    
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation   $225$225$225$225
Traffic + travel information$25$25$25    
Traffic information   $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$150$150
Boost gauge    $75$75$75
Chronometer    $100$100$100
Compass   $0$0$0$0
Fog light, rear   $100$100$100$100
Fog lights$125$125$125    
Interior ambient lighting$150$150$150    
Large energy flow and fuel economy display $25     
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 fog lights$50$50$50    
Steering-linked headlights$150$150$150    
Tachometer$75 $75$75$75$75$75
Xenon HID headlights$500$500$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$150$150 
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50$50    
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver 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$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, 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 recliner, 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$0$0    
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$4,800$4,550$3,650$7,940$11,340$10,190$11,340
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,150$900$0$4,290$7,690$6,540$7,690
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,103-8650-3,996-7,161-6,089-7,159

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

Model Year20162018
ModelJettaC-Class
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase104.4 in111.8 in
Length183.3 in184.5 in
Width70.0 in71.3 in
Height57.2 in56.8 in
Curb Weight2,940 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 Volume15.7 ft312.6 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C300

Smartphone integration
FeatureValueRequested?
Smartphone integration0No
Apple CarPlay support100Yes
Android Auto support100Yes
Total Requested200100%
Total Not Requested00%
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 audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested725100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Satellite radio200Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Total Requested650100%
Total Not Requested00%
AMG Line
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear spoiler200Yes
Front sport buckets100Yes
245/40HR18 tires200No
225/45HR18 tires200No
Body kit0Yes
Sport front fascia (optional)0No
Metal pedals75Yes
Sport rear fascia, e.g. diffuser (optional)0No
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Total Requested62561%
Total Not Requested40039%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class AMG C43

Smartphone integration
FeatureValueRequested?
Smartphone integration0No
Apple CarPlay support100Yes
Android Auto support100Yes
Total Requested200100%
Total Not Requested00%
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 audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested725100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class AMG C63

Smartphone integration
FeatureValueRequested?
Smartphone integration0No
Apple CarPlay support100Yes
Android Auto support100Yes
Total Requested200100%
Total Not Requested00%
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 S

Smartphone integration
FeatureValueRequested?
Smartphone integration0No
Apple CarPlay support100Yes
Android Auto support100Yes
Total Requested200100%
Total Not Requested00%
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 audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested725100%
Total Not Requested00%

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