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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: $35,110

Volkswagen Tiguan SEL   
Difference: $15,035

Lowest Total Invoice: $33,738

Volkswagen Tiguan SEL   
Difference: $12,969

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201120182018201820182018
ModelTiguanC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-Class
TrimSELC300C350eAMG C43AMG C63AMG C63 S
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $33,135 $40,250 $47,900 $53,400 $66,100 $73,700
Base Invoice $31,810 $37,433 $44,547 $49,662 $61,473 $68,541
Premium Navigation Package 1,155          
FWD 0          
Multimedia Package   2,200 2,200 2,200 2,200 2,200
Leather Seating Package   1,950 1,950      
Premium 1 Package   1,250        
Panoramic sunroof   1,000 1,000 1,000 1,000 1,000
Rear spoiler   350 350      
Heated front seats   580 580      
Metallic paint (extra cost)   720 720 720 720 720
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only   850 850 850   850
Premium Package     700      
Blind spot warning system     550      
Interior ambient lighting, configurable     310      
Carbon fiber rear spoiler       700    
Leather seating surfaces       1,620    
AMG Leather Package         2,590  
Premium Navigation Package 1,108          
FWD 0          
Multimedia Package   2,046 2,046 2,046 2,046 2,046
Leather Seating Package   1,814 1,814      
Premium 1 Package   1,163        
Panoramic sunroof   930 930 930 930 930
Rear spoiler   326 326      
Heated front seats   539 539      
Metallic paint (extra cost)   670 670 670 670 670
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only   791 791 791   791
Premium Package     651      
Blind spot warning system     512      
Interior ambient lighting, configurable     288      
Carbon fiber rear spoiler       651    
Leather seating surfaces       1,507    
AMG Leather Package         2,409  
Options (change) 1,155 8,900 9,210 7,090 6,510 4,770
Options (change) 1,108 8,279 8,567 6,595 6,055 4,437
Destination 820 995 995 995 995 995
Gas Tax 0 0 -4,043 0 0 0
Total Price $35,110 $50,145 $54,062 $61,485 $73,605 $79,465
Total Invoice $33,738 $46,707 $50,066 $57,252 $68,523 $73,973

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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: $11,820
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $9,974
Model Year201120182018201820182018
ModelTiguanC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-Class
TrimSELC300C350eAMG C43AMG C63AMG C63 S
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine200hp I4241hp I4208hp I4 PiH362hp V6469hp V8503hp V8
TransmissionT6T9T7T9T7T7
DrivetrainFWDRWDRWDAWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 8?, 5?, 5?, 5590, 13590, 13
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/50-18225/50-17225/45-18225/45-18245/40-18245/35-19
Total Price$35,110$50,145$54,062$61,485$73,605$79,465
Adjustments for Features0-3,215-4,240-5,940-4,790-5,490
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$35,110$46,930$49,822$55,545$68,815$73,975
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,892$8,615$21,885$27,045
Total Invoice$33,738$46,707$50,066$57,252$68,523$73,973
Adjustments for Features0-2,995-3,927-5,531-4,459-5,111
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$33,738$43,712$46,139$51,721$64,064$68,862
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,427$8,009$20,352$25,150

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

Model Year201120182018201820182018
ModelTiguanC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-Class
TrimSELC300C350eAMG C43AMG C63AMG C63 S
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100     
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1400 $1400  
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1200 $1200$1200
FWD$0     
RWD $0$0 $0$0
AWD   $1700  
Accessories 
Eco accelerator  $100   
Proximity key$250$250 $250$250$250
Remote app $25$25$25$25$25
Remote climate control $25$25$25$25$25
Remote start via app $75$75$75$75$75
Remote window/roof operation $15$15$15$15$15
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250     
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350$350$350$350$350
Universal garage door opener $100$100$100$100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200$200$200$200$200
Automatic braking, low-speed $200$200$200$200$200
Blind spot warning system $200$200$200$200$200
Driver drowsiness monitor $150$150$150$150$150
Forward collision warning $200$200$200$200$200
Knee airbag, driver $75$75$75$75$75
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0$0$0$0$0
Rear side airbags $300$300$300$300$300
Rollover sensor$50     
Temporary spare tire$150     
Tires, run-flat $150$150$150  
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100$100$100$100$100
Trailer sway control$25     
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50     
Console with shifter$150     
Console without shifter $150$150$150$150$150
Roof rails$250     
Trailering equipment (4 wire)$125     
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100$100$100$100$100
Rear wiper$175     
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential     $500
Electronically-variable engine mounts (performance-oriented)     $500
Limited-slip rear differential    $300 
Engine / Motor 
3.6 kW onboard charger  $0   
6 kWh battery pack  $0   
Automatic start / stop $150$150$150$150$150
Dual-mode exhaust    $250$250
Raised top speed limiter     $0
Exterior 
Body kit  $0$0$0$0
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250     
Carbon fiber rear spoiler   $300  
Deep-tinted rear windows$275     
Painted brake calipers (optional)     $0
Rear spoiler$200$200$200 $200$200
Wheel-lip moldings$75     
Infotainment 
App support $0$0$0$0$0
Aux input$50     
Handwriting recognition $200$200$200$200$200
In-vehicle Internet $150$150$150$150$150
iPod integration$100     
Navigation map updates, three years $0$0$0$0$0
Satellite radio$200$200 $200$200$200
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25$25$25$25
Surround sound    $250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225$225$225$225$225
Traffic + travel information $25$25$25$25$25
Traffic information$25     
USB port $25$25$25$25$25
Voice control for nav and audio $100$100$100$100$100
Wi-Fi hotspot $50$50$50$50$50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock $25$25   
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75$75$75$75$75
Boost gauge   $75$75$75
Chronometer   $100$100$100
Fog light, rear $100$100$100$100$100
Fog lights$125     
Interior ambient lighting$150     
Interior ambient lighting, configurable  $150   
Large energy flow and fuel economy display  $25   
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only $750$750$750$750$750
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25$25$25$25$25
Power-folding mirrors $50$50$50$50$50
Steering-linked headlights$150     
Xenon HID headlights$500     
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates $100$100$100  
Folding passenger seat$150     
Illuminated door sill trim plates    $200$200
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150$150$150$150 
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75     
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50     
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50     
Manual recliner, second row seats$75     
Memory system, passenger seat $150$150$150$150$150
Metal pedals   $75$75$75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150$150$150$150$150
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100$100$100
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat $50$50$50$50$50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat $50$50$50$50$50
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100$100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100$100$100$100$100
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100$100$100
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100$100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100$100$100
Synthetic suede steering wheel     $150
Upholstered instrument panel   $300$300$300
Wood trim $300$300$300$300$300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical  $500$500$500$500
Adaptive dampers - mechanical $100    
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable  $1000   
Crosswind stabilization $50$50$50$50$50
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200$200$200$200
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0$0$0$0
Suggestive steering $0$0$0$0$0
Transmission 
Launch control    $100$100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100$100$100$100
Total Value of Features$5,225$8,440$9,465$11,165$10,015$10,715
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,215$4,240$5,940$4,790$5,490
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,995-3,927-5,531-4,459-5,111

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

Model Year20112018
ModelTiguanC-Class
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase102.5 in111.8 in
Length174.3 in184.5 in
Width71.2 in71.3 in
Height66.3 in56.8 in
Curb Weight3,434 lb.3,418 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.8 gal.17.4 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.1 in37.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.2 in55.3 in
Row 1 Legroom40.1 in41.7 in
Row 2 Headroom39.0 in37.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.8 in55.0 in
Row 2 Legroom35.8 in35.2 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
23.8 ft312.6 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
23.0 ft312.6 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
56.1 ft312.6 ft3

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Option Package Details
Volkswagen Tiguan SEL

Premium Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Total Requested240100%
Total Not Requested00%

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%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Handwriting recognition200No
App support0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Media drive15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Total Requested64068%
Total Not Requested30032%
Leather Seating Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Total Requested90075%
Total Not Requested30025%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Satellite radio200Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Blind spot warning system200No
Total Requested45069%
Total Not Requested20031%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C350e

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%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Handwriting recognition200No
App support0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Media drive15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Total Requested64068%
Total Not Requested30032%
Leather Seating Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Total Requested90075%
Total Not Requested30025%

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%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Handwriting recognition200No
App support0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Media drive15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Total Requested64068%
Total Not Requested30032%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class AMG C63

Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Handwriting recognition200No
App support0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Media drive15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Total Requested64068%
Total Not Requested30032%
AMG Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Total Requested900100%
Total Not Requested00%

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%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Handwriting recognition200No
App support0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Media drive15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Total Requested64068%
Total Not Requested30032%

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