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Volkswagen Tiguan vs. Mercedes-Benz C-Class Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Volkswagen Tiguan vs. Mercedes-Benz C-Class Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $35,380

Volkswagen Tiguan SEL   
Difference: $9,985

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,646

Volkswagen Tiguan SEL   
Difference: $9,604

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2009201020102010
ModelTiguanC-ClassC-ClassC-Class
TrimSELC300 Sport SedanC300 Luxury SedanC350 Sport Sedan
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $30,990 $33,600 $35,300 $39,750
Base Invoice $28,680 $31,248 $32,829 $36,968
Navigation system 1,990      
Rear side airbags 350 410 410 410
Panoramic sunroof 1,300 1,070 1,070 1,070
Premium 2 Package   3,700 3,700 1,400
Multimedia Package   2,650 2,650 2,650
Leather seating surfaces   1,590 1,590 1,590
Rear spoiler   300    
Rearview camera   450 450 450
Metallic paint (extra cost)   720 720 720
Navigation system 1,758      
Rear side airbags 310 381 381 381
Panoramic sunroof 1,148 995 995 995
Premium 2 Package   3,441 3,441 1,302
Multimedia Package   2,464 2,464 2,464
Leather seating surfaces   1,479 1,479 1,479
Rear spoiler   279    
Rearview camera   418 418 418
Metallic paint (extra cost)   670 670 670
Options (change) 3,640 10,890 10,590 8,290
Options (change) 3,216 10,127 9,848 7,709
Destination 750 875 875 875
Total Price $35,380 $45,365 $46,765 $48,915
Total Invoice $32,646 $42,250 $43,552 $45,552

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Tiguan SEL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $10,495
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $10,075
Model Year2009201020102010
ModelTiguanC-ClassC-ClassC-Class
TrimSELC300 Sport SedanC300 Luxury SedanC350 Sport Sedan
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine200hp I4228hp V6228hp V6268hp V6
TransmissionT6M6T7T7
DrivetrainFWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)300, 8100, 8100, 8100, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/50-18225/45-17225/45-17225/45-17
Total Price$35,380$45,365$46,765$48,915
Adjustments for Features-5100-975-1,250
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$34,870$45,365$45,790$47,665
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$425$2,300
Total Invoice$32,646$42,250$43,552$45,552
Adjustments for Features-4710-908-1,164
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$32,175$42,250$42,644$44,388
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$394$2,138

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

Model Year2009201020102010
ModelTiguanC-ClassC-ClassC-Class
TrimSELC300 Sport SedanC300 Luxury SedanC350 Sport Sedan
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100   
6-speed manual $150  
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1200$1200
FWD$0   
RWD $0$0$0
Accessories 
Remote window/roof operation $15$15$15
Sunshade, rear, power $225$225$225
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250   
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350$350$350
Universal garage door opener $100$100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0$0$0
Knee airbag, driver $75$75$75
Rollover sensor$50   
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50   
Overhead sunglass holder$25   
Rear seat pass-through $100$100$100
Roof rails$250   
Trailering equipment (4 wire)$125   
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100$100$100
Rear wiper$175   
Exterior 
Body kit $0 $0
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250   
Deep-tinted rear windows$275   
Rear spoiler$200$200 $200
Wheel-lip moldings$75   
Infotainment 
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100$100
iPod integration $100$100$100
Traffic information$25   
Voice control for nav and audio $100$100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75$75$75
Compass $0$0$0
Fog light, rear $100$100$100
Headlight washers $50$50$50
Interior ambient lighting$150   
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25$25$25
Steering-linked fog lights $50$50$50
Steering-linked headlights$150   
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim $100  
Door sill trim plates $100$100$100
Folding passenger seat$150   
Leather door panel trim $250$250$250
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75   
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50   
Manual recliner, second row seats$75   
Metal pedals $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 tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100
Power-folding headrests, second row seats $50$50$50
Wood trim  $300$300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - mechanical $100$100$100
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0 $0
Total Value of Features$3,500$2,990$3,965$4,240
Value of Feature Adjustments$510$0$975$1,250
Value of Feature Adjustments-4710-908-1,164

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

Model Year20092010
ModelTiguanC-Class
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase102.5 in108.7 in
Length174.3 in182.3 in
Width71.2 in69.7 in
Height66.3 in56.3 in
Curb Weight3,434 lb.3,528 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.8 gal.17.4 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.1 in37.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.2 in54.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in52.3 in
Row 1 Legroom40.1 in41.7 in
Row 2 Headroom39.0 in36.9 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.8 in55.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in54.9 in
Row 2 Legroom35.8 in33.4 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
23.8 ft312.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
23.0 ft312.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
56.1 ft312.4 ft3

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

Leather seating surfaces
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Total Requested90078%
Total Not Requested25022%
Premium 2 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
Folding second row seats300Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Rear seat pass-through100No
Headlight washers50No
Steering-linked fog lights50No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Universal garage door opener100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers175Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Compass0No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Total Requested182569%
Total Not Requested82531%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
Media drive, large15Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
iPod integration100No
SD Card slot25Yes
Total Requested84079%
Total Not Requested22521%

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

Leather seating surfaces
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Total Requested90078%
Total Not Requested25022%
Premium 2 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
Folding second row seats300Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Rear seat pass-through100No
Headlight washers50No
Steering-linked fog lights50No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Universal garage door opener100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers175Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Compass0No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Total Requested182569%
Total Not Requested82531%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
Media drive, large15Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
iPod integration100No
SD Card slot25Yes
Total Requested84079%
Total Not Requested22521%

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

Leather seating surfaces
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Total Requested90078%
Total Not Requested25022%
Premium 2 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
Folding second row seats300Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Rear seat pass-through100No
Headlight washers50No
Steering-linked fog lights50No
Total Requested80060%
Total Not Requested52540%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
Media drive, large15Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
iPod integration100No
SD Card slot25Yes
Total Requested84079%
Total Not Requested22521%

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