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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: $37,475

Volkswagen Tiguan SEL Premium   
Difference: $13,385

Lowest Total Invoice: $35,971

Volkswagen Tiguan SEL Premium   
Difference: $11,401

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201820182018
ModelTiguanC-ClassC-Class
TrimSEL PremiumC300C350e
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $36,250 $40,250 $47,900
Base Invoice $34,801 $37,433 $44,547
Universal garage door opener 325    
Garmin Map Pilot   625 625
Parking Assist Package   1,090 1,090
Premium 1 Package   1,250  
Advanced Lighting Package   1,900 800
Leather Seating Package   1,950 1,950
Power trunk closer   250 250
Metallic paint (extra cost)   720 720
Heated front seats   580 580
Heated steering wheel   250 250
Panoramic sunroof   1,000 1,000
Blind spot warning system     550
Premium Package     700
Interior ambient lighting, configurable     310
Universal garage door opener 270    
Garmin Map Pilot   581 581
Parking Assist Package   1,014 1,014
Premium 1 Package   1,163  
Advanced Lighting Package   1,767 744
Leather Seating Package   1,814 1,814
Power trunk closer   233 233
Metallic paint (extra cost)   670 670
Heated front seats   539 539
Heated steering wheel   233 233
Panoramic sunroof   930 930
Blind spot warning system     512
Premium Package     651
Interior ambient lighting, configurable     288
Options (change) 325 9,615 8,825
Options (change) 270 8,944 8,209
Destination 900 995 995
Gas Tax 0 0 -4,043
Total Price $37,475 $50,860 $53,677
Total Invoice $35,971 $47,372 $49,708

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Tiguan SEL Premium
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $13,295
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $11,317
Model Year201820182018
ModelTiguanC-ClassC-Class
TrimSEL PremiumC300C350e
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine184hp I4241hp I4208hp I4 PiH
TransmissionT8T9T7
DrivetrainFWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)480, 9?, 5?, 5
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/50-19225/50-17225/45-18
Total Price$37,475$50,860$53,677
Adjustments for Features0-90-865
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$37,475$50,770$52,812
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,042
Total Invoice$35,971$47,372$49,708
Adjustments for Features0-84-801
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$35,971$47,288$48,907
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,619

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

Model Year201820182018
ModelTiguanC-ClassC-Class
TrimSEL PremiumC300C350e
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300  
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1400 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1200
FWD$0  
RWD $0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed$850  
Cruise control $150$150
Eco accelerator  $100
Power liftgate$350  
Power trunk closer $350$350
Proximity key$250$250 
Remote climate control $25$25
Remote start$150  
Remote start via app $75$75
Remote window/roof operation $15$15
Semi-automated parking system $500$500
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350$350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200$200
Backup collision intervention$150  
Blind spot collision prevention$150  
Cross-traffic collision intervention, rear$100  
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100  
Driver drowsiness monitor $150$150
Knee airbag, driver $75$75
Lane departure prevention, steering-based$200  
Lane departure warning$200  
Pedestrian detection$50  
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0$0
Rear side airbags $300$300
Rollover sensor$50  
Secondary collision brake assist$25  
Temporary spare tire$150  
Tires, run-flat $150$150
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100$100
Trailer sway control$25  
Vehicle health reports$0  
Wide-view front camera$150  
Cargo Management 
Console with shifter$150  
Console without shifter $150$150
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25
Roof rails$250  
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100$100
Rear wiper$175  
Engine / Motor 
3.6 kW onboard charger  $0
6 kWh battery pack  $0
Exterior 
Body kit  $0
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250  
Deep-tinted rear windows$275  
Rear spoiler$200  
Wheel-lip moldings$75  
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100  
App support$0  
Apple CarPlay support$100  
Aux input$50  
In-vehicle Internet $150$150
Mirrorlink support$0  
Satellite radio$200$200 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200  
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225$225
Traffic + travel information$25  
Traffic information $25$25
Wi-Fi hotspot $50$50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock $25$25
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75$75
Fog light, rear $100$100
Fog lights$125  
Interior ambient lighting$150  
Interior ambient lighting, configurable $150$150
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250  
Large energy flow and fuel economy display  $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates  $100
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200 
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75  
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50  
Manual recliner, second row seats$75  
Memory system, passenger seat $150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150$150
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat $50$50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat $50$50
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100  
Power recliner, passenger seat $100$100
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Wood trim $300$300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical  $500
Adaptive dampers - mechanical $100 
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable  $1000
Crosswind stabilization $50$50
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
Suggestive steering $0$0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100
Total Value of Features$7,375$7,465$8,240
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$90$865
Value of Feature Adjustments0-84-801

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

Model Year20182018
ModelTiguanC-Class
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase109.8 in111.8 in
Length185.1 in184.5 in
Width72.4 in71.3 in
Height66.3 in56.8 in
Curb Weight3,778 lb.3,418 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.3 gal.17.4 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.6 in37.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.0 in55.3 in
Row 1 Legroom40.2 in41.7 in
Row 2 Headroom39.1 in37.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.9 in55.0 in
Row 2 Legroom36.5 in35.2 in
Row 3 Headroom33.8 in0.0 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room47.8 in0.0 in
Row 3 Legroom27.9 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
12.0 ft312.6 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
33.0 ft312.6 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
65.7 ft312.6 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C300

Power trunk closer
FeatureValueRequested?
Power trunk closer350Yes
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100Yes
Total Requested450100%
Total Not Requested00%
Garmin Map Pilot
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested725100%
Total Not Requested00%
Parking Assist Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Semi-automated parking system500No
Around view cameras300Yes
Total Requested70058%
Total Not Requested50042%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Satellite radio200Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Total Requested650100%
Total Not Requested00%
Advanced Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Illuminated door sill trim plates100No
LED tail lights0No
Interior ambient lighting, configurable150No
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Cornering lights50Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
LED headlights250Yes
Total Requested65072%
Total Not Requested25028%
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 C350e

Power trunk closer
FeatureValueRequested?
Power trunk closer350Yes
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100Yes
Total Requested450100%
Total Not Requested00%
Garmin Map Pilot
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested725100%
Total Not Requested00%
Parking Assist Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Semi-automated parking system500No
Around view cameras300Yes
Total Requested70058%
Total Not Requested50042%
Advanced Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Cornering lights50Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
LED headlights250Yes
Total Requested650100%
Total Not Requested00%
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%

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