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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: $15,565

Lowest Total Invoice: $26,800

Volkswagen Jetta 1.8T SEL   
Difference: $13,800

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20182018201120112011
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 $33,990 $39,990 $58,200
Base Invoice $25,195 $28,362 $31,611 $37,191 $54,126
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 325        
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) 130        
Door sill trim plates 240 240      
Floor mats 235 235      
Multimedia Package     2,700 2,700 3,350
Premium 1 Package     1,995    
Metallic paint (extra cost)     720 720 720
Rearview camera     460 460 460
Telematics service, such as OnStar     660 660 660
Heated front seats     750 750  
Proximity key     1,140 1,140 1,140
Rear spoiler     300    
Wood trim         0
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 270        
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) 100        
Door sill trim plates 200 200      
Floor mats 185 185      
Multimedia Package     2,511 2,511 3,115
Premium 1 Package     1,855    
Metallic paint (extra cost)     669 669 669
Rearview camera     428 428 428
Telematics service, such as OnStar     614 614 614
Heated front seats     698 698  
Proximity key     1,060 1,060 1,060
Rear spoiler     279    
Wood trim         0
Options (change) 930 475 8,725 6,430 6,330
Options (change) 755 385 8,114 5,980 5,886
Destination 850 850 875 875 875
Gas Tax 0 0 0 0 2,100
Total Price $28,025 $30,870 $43,590 $47,295 $67,505
Total Invoice $26,800 $29,597 $40,600 $44,046 $62,987

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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: $16,375
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $14,575
Model Year20182018201120112011
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, 9100, 8100, 8450, 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$43,590$47,295$67,505
Adjustments for Features-810-2850-1,250-1,625
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$27,215$30,585$43,590$46,045$65,880
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,370$0$2,455$22,290
Total Invoice$26,800$29,597$40,600$44,046$62,987
Adjustments for Features-775-2730-1,164-1,516
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$26,025$29,324$40,600$42,882$61,471
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,299$0$2,282$20,871

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

Model Year20182018201120112011
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
Remote app$25$25   
Remote window/roof operation  $15$15$15
Sunshade, rear, power  $225$225$225
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250  $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power  $350$350 
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    
Knee airbag, driver  $75$75$75
Obstacle detection, front $150   
Obstacle detection, rear $250   
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   
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation  $100$100$100
Exterior 
Active grille shutters$0    
Body kit $0$0$0$0
Painted brake calipers (optional) $0   
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
Traffic + travel information$25$25   
Traffic information    $25
USB port$25$25   
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75$75$75
Chronometer    $100
Compass$0 $0$0$0
Fog light, rear  $100$100$100
Mirror tilt-down in reverse  $25$25$25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim  $100  
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50   
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50$50   
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $50$50 
Memory system, driver seat  $200$200 
Metal pedals $75$75$75$75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $150$150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat    $150
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   
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$3,840$3,315$3,030$4,280$4,655
Value of Feature Adjustments$810$285$0$1,250$1,625
Value of Feature Adjustments-775-2730-1,164-1,516

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

Model Year20182011
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

Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15No
CD changer, in-dash200No
DVD-compatible player0No
iPod integration100Yes
SD Card slot25Yes
Total Requested85080%
Total Not Requested21520%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Memory system, driver seat200No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat100No
Folding second row seats300Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
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 Requested95054%
Total Not Requested82546%

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

Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15No
CD changer, in-dash200No
DVD-compatible player0No
iPod integration100Yes
SD Card slot25Yes
Total Requested85080%
Total Not Requested21520%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C63 AMG

Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250No
Harman/Kardon, 450W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15No
CD changer, in-dash200No
DVD-compatible player0No
iPod integration100Yes
SD Card slot25Yes
Total Requested85051%
Total Not Requested81549%

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