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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: $28,025

Volkswagen Jetta 1.8T SEL   
Difference: $11,835

Lowest Total Invoice: $26,800

Volkswagen Jetta 1.8T SEL   
Difference: $10,328

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20182018200820082008
ModelJettaJettaC-ClassC-ClassC-Class
Trim1.8T SEL2.0T GLIC300 Sport SedanC350 Sport SedanC63 AMG
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $26,245 $29,545 $31,600 $36,900 $53,800
Base Invoice $25,195 $28,362 $29,388 $34,317 $50,034
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 325        
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) 130        
Door sill trim plates 240 240      
Floor mats 235 235      
Premium II Package     2,750    
Multimedia Package     2,950 2,950 2,950
Telematics service, such as OnStar     650 650 650
iPod integration     375 375 375
Metallic paint (extra cost)     710 710 710
Wood trim         0
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 270        
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) 100        
Door sill trim plates 200 200      
Floor mats 185 185      
Premium II Package     2,558    
Multimedia Package     2,744 2,744 2,744
Telematics service, such as OnStar     604 604 604
iPod integration     349 349 349
Metallic paint (extra cost)     660 660 660
Wood trim         0
Options (change) 930 475 7,435 4,685 4,685
Options (change) 755 385 6,915 4,357 4,357
Destination 850 850 825 825 875
Gas Tax 0 0 0 0 1,700
Total Price $28,025 $30,870 $39,860 $42,410 $61,060
Total Invoice $26,800 $29,597 $37,128 $39,499 $56,966

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Jetta 1.8T SEL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $12,870
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $11,318
Model Year20182018200820082008
ModelJettaJettaC-ClassC-ClassC-Class
Trim1.8T SEL2.0T GLIC300 Sport SedanC350 Sport SedanC63 AMG
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine170hp I4210hp I4228hp V6268hp V6451hp V8
TransmissionT6S6M6T7T7
DrivetrainFWDFWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)400, 9400, 9450, 12450, 12450, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17225/40-18225/45-17225/45-17235/40-18
Total Price$28,025$30,870$39,860$42,410$61,060
Adjustments for Features-1,035-5100-225-2,075
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$26,990$30,360$39,860$42,185$58,985
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,370$0$2,325$19,125
Total Invoice$26,800$29,597$37,128$39,499$56,966
Adjustments for Features-990-4890-210-1,936
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$25,810$29,108$37,128$39,289$55,030
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,298$0$2,161$17,902

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

Model Year20182018200820082008
ModelJettaJettaC-ClassC-ClassC-Class
Trim1.8T SEL2.0T GLIC300 Sport SedanC350 Sport SedanC63 AMG
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100    
6-speed automated manual $1100   
6-speed manual  $150  
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1200$1200
FWD$0$0   
RWD  $0$0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed$850    
Cruise control $150$150$150$150
Proximity key$250$250   
Remote app$25$25   
Remote window/roof operation  $15$15$15
Sunshade, rear, power  $225  
Universal garage door opener$100 $100$100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, low-speed$200    
Blind spot warning system$200$200   
Cross-traffic collision intervention, rear$100$100   
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100$100   
Forward collision warning$200    
Obstacle detection, front $150   
Obstacle detection, rear $250   
Rearview camera$200$200   
Secondary collision brake assist$25$25   
Vehicle health reports$0$0   
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50   
Cargo mat$40$40   
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25   
Rear seat pass-through$100$100$100 $100
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation  $100$100$100
Exterior 
Active grille shutters$0    
Body kit $0$0$0$0
Painted brake calipers (optional) $0   
Rear spoiler$200$200 $200$200
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100$100   
App support$0$0   
Apple CarPlay support$100$100   
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25   
CD changer, in-dash  $325$325$325
CD player$125$125   
DVD-compatible player  $0$0$0
HD radio$50$50   
iPod integration  $100$100$100
Media drive  $15$15$15
Mirrorlink support$0$0   
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25   
Surround sound  $250$250$250
Traffic + travel information$25$25   
USB port$25$25   
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75$75$75
Chronometer    $100
Compass$0    
Fog light, rear  $100$100$100
Headlight washers  $50  
Mirror tilt-down in reverse  $25$25$25
Power-folding mirrors  $50$50$50
Steering-linked fog lights  $50  
Xenon HID headlights  $500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim  $100  
Folding second row seats$300$300$300 $300
Leather door panel trim    $250
Leather seating surfaces    $900
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50   
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $50$50$50
Metal pedals $75$75$75$75
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100$100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat  $100$100$100
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat    $100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat    $100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat  $100$100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100$100
Power-folding headrests, second row seats  $50$50$50
Soft-touch instrument panel (optional)$0$0   
Synthetic leather seating surfaces$0$0$0$0 
Wood trim   $300$300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - mechanical  $100$100 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0$0$0$0
Transmission 
Launch control $100   
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100  $100
Total Value of Features$4,590$4,065$3,555$3,780$5,630
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,035$510$0$225$2,075
Value of Feature Adjustments-990-4890-210-1,936

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

Model Year20182008
ModelJettaC-Class
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase104.4 in108.7 in
Length183.3 in182.3 in
Width70.0 in69.7 in
Height57.2 in56.3 in
Curb Weight2,931 lb.3,528 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.5 gal.17.4 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.2 in37.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.2 in54.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in52.3 in
Row 1 Legroom41.2 in41.7 in
Row 2 Headroom37.1 in36.9 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.6 in55.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in54.9 in
Row 2 Legroom38.1 in33.4 in
Cargo Volume15.7 ft312.4 ft3

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

Premium II Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
Folding second row seats300Yes
Xenon HID headlights500No
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Rear seat pass-through100Yes
Headlight washers50No
Steering-linked fog lights50No
Heated front seats200Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers175Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Total Requested122554%
Total Not Requested105046%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Surround sound250No
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15No
Harman/Kardon, 450W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
SD Card slot25Yes
Total Requested72547%
Total Not Requested81553%

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

Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Surround sound250No
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15No
Harman/Kardon, 450W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
SD Card slot25Yes
Total Requested72547%
Total Not Requested81553%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C63 AMG

Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Surround sound250No
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15No
Harman/Kardon, 450W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
SD Card slot25Yes
Total Requested72547%
Total Not Requested81553%

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