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

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Volkswagen Tiguan vs. Mercedes-Benz GLC Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $38,470

Volkswagen Tiguan SEL Premium   
Difference: $15,085

Lowest Total Invoice: $36,763

Volkswagen Tiguan SEL Premium   
Difference: $13,115

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20182018201820182018
ModelTiguanGLCGLCGLCGLC
TrimSEL PremiumGLC300GLC350eAMG GLC43AMG GLC63
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $36,250 $40,050 $49,990 $56,250 $69,900
Base Invoice $34,801 $37,247 $46,491 $52,313 $65,007
Cargo cover 200        
Cargo net 100        
Universal garage door opener 325        
Running boards 695 670 670 670 670
Advanced Lighting Package   1,900 800 1,900 1,050
Premium 1 Package   1,350 1,350    
Leather Seating Package   2,050 2,050    
Multimedia Package   2,200   2,200 2,200
Advanced Parking Assist Package   1,290 1,290 1,290 1,290
Heated front seats   580 580    
Heated steering wheel   250 250 250  
Panoramic sunroof   1,500 1,500 1,500 1,500
Metallic paint (extra cost)   720 720 720 720
Garmin Map Pilot     625    
Wood trim       0 0
Leather seating surfaces       1,620 2,590
Cargo cover 152        
Cargo net 80        
Universal garage door opener 270        
Running boards 560 623 623 623 623
Advanced Lighting Package   1,767 744 1,767 977
Premium 1 Package   1,256 1,256    
Leather Seating Package   1,907 1,907    
Multimedia Package   2,046   2,046 2,046
Advanced Parking Assist Package   1,200 1,200 1,200 1,200
Heated front seats   539 539    
Heated steering wheel   233 233 233  
Panoramic sunroof   1,395 1,395 1,395 1,395
Metallic paint (extra cost)   670 670 670 670
Garmin Map Pilot     581    
Wood trim       0 0
Leather seating surfaces       1,507 2,409
Options (change) 1,320 12,510 9,835 10,150 10,020
Options (change) 1,062 11,636 9,148 9,441 9,320
Destination 900 995 995 995 995
Total Price $38,470 $53,555 $60,820 $67,395 $80,915
Total Invoice $36,763 $49,878 $56,634 $62,749 $75,322

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen Tiguan vs. Mercedes-Benz GLC

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Tiguan SEL Premium
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $13,630
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $11,760
Model Year20182018201820182018
ModelTiguanGLCGLCGLCGLC
TrimSEL PremiumGLC300GLC350eAMG GLC43AMG GLC63
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine184hp I4241hp I4208hp I4 PiH362hp V6469hp V8
TransmissionT8T9T7T9T9
DrivetrainFWDRWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)480, 9?, 6?, 6?, 6640, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/50-19235/60-18235/60-18255/45-20265/45-20
Total Price$38,470$53,555$60,820$67,395$80,915
Adjustments for Features0-1,455-2,740-5,140-5,690
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$38,470$52,100$58,080$62,255$75,225
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$5,980$10,155$23,125
Total Invoice$36,763$49,878$56,634$62,749$75,322
Adjustments for Features0-1,355-2,551-4,786-5,297
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$36,763$48,523$54,083$57,963$70,025
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$5,560$9,440$21,502

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Tiguan vs. Mercedes-Benz GLC

Model Year20182018201820182018
ModelTiguanGLCGLCGLCGLC
TrimSEL PremiumGLC300GLC350eAMG GLC43AMG GLC63
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300    
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1400 $1400$1400
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1200  
FWD$0    
RWD $0   
AWD  $1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100$100$100$100
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed$850    
Cruise control $150$150$150$150
Heated steering wheel$100$100$100$100 
Remote climate control $25$25$25$25
Remote start$150    
Remote start via app $75$75$75$75
Remote window/roof operation $15$15$15$15
Semi-automated parking system $500$500$500$500
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250    
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350$350$350$350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200$200$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$150$150
Knee airbag, driver $75$75$75$75
Lane departure prevention, steering-based$200    
Lane departure warning$200    
Pedestrian detection$50    
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0$0$0$0
Secondary collision brake assist$25    
Temporary spare tire$150    
Tires, run-flat $150$150$150$150
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100$100$100$100
Vehicle health reports$0    
Wide-view front camera$150    
Cargo Management 
Console with shifter$150    
Console without shifter $150$150$150$150
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25$25$25
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100$100$100$100
Heated washer fluid system   $50$50
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15$15  
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential    $300
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250    
Metal accent plate, lower front fascia   $0$0
Metal accent plate, lower rear fascia   $0$0
Wheel-lip moldings$75    
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100    
App support$0$0 $0$0
Apple CarPlay support$100    
Aux input$50    
DVD-compatible player $0 $0$0
Handwriting recognition $200 $200$200
In-vehicle Internet $150$150$150$150
Media drive $15 $15$15
Mirrorlink support$0    
Navigation map updates, three years $0 $0$0
Surround sound    $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200    
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225$225$225$225
Traffic + travel information$25$25 $25$25
Traffic information  $25  
Wi-Fi hotspot $50$50$50$50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75$75$75$75
Boost gauge   $75$75
Chronometer   $100$100
Fog light, rear $100$100$100$100
Fog lights$125    
Interior ambient lighting$150    
Interior ambient lighting, configurable $150$150$150$150
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250    
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding second row seats$300    
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200$200$200$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$150$150
Metal pedals   $75$75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150$150$150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150$150$150$150
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100$100
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat $50$50$50$50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat $50$50$50$50
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100    
Power recliner, passenger seat $100$100$100$100
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100$100
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100$100
Power-folding second row seats $700$700$700$700
Upholstered instrument panel   $300$300
Wood trim $300$300$300$300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical   $500$500
Adaptive dampers - mechanical $100$100  
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable   $1000$1000
Crosswind stabilization $50$50$50$50
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200$200$200
Suggestive steering $0$0$0$0
Transmission 
Launch control    $100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100$100$100
Total Value of Features$6,015$7,470$8,755$11,155$11,705
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,455$2,740$5,140$5,690
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,355-2,551-4,786-5,297

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Tiguan vs. Mercedes-Benz GLC

Model Year20182018
ModelTiguanGLC
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase109.8 in113.1 in
Length185.1 in183.3 in
Width72.4 in74.4 in
Height66.3 in64.5 in
Curb Weight3,778 lb.3,892 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.3 gal.17.4 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.6 in37.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.0 in57.3 in
Row 1 Legroom40.2 in40.8 in
Row 2 Headroom39.1 in38.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.9 in56.5 in
Row 2 Legroom36.5 in37.3 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 ft320.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
33.0 ft320.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
65.7 ft356.5 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz GLC GLC300

Advanced Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Cornering lights50Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Illuminated door sill trim plates100No
LED headlights1000Yes
Interior ambient lighting, configurable150No
Total Requested140085%
Total Not Requested25015%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Satellite radio200Yes
AC power outlet100No
Proximity key250Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Total Requested65087%
Total Not Requested10013%
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%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Handwriting recognition200No
DVD-compatible player0No
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
App support0Yes
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested72577%
Total Not Requested21523%
Advanced Parking Assist Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Semi-automated parking system500No
Around view cameras300Yes
Total Requested80062%
Total Not Requested50038%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz GLC GLC350e

Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Satellite radio200Yes
AC power outlet100No
Proximity key250Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Total Requested65087%
Total Not Requested10013%
Garmin Map Pilot
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested725100%
Total Not Requested00%
Advanced Parking Assist Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Semi-automated parking system500No
Around view cameras300Yes
Total Requested80062%
Total Not Requested50038%
Advanced Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Cornering lights50Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Illuminated door sill trim plates100No
LED headlights250Yes
Interior ambient lighting, configurable150No
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 GLC AMG GLC43

Advanced Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Cornering lights50Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Illuminated door sill trim plates100No
LED headlights1000Yes
Interior ambient lighting, configurable150No
Total Requested140085%
Total Not Requested25015%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Handwriting recognition200No
DVD-compatible player0No
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
App support0Yes
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested72577%
Total Not Requested21523%
Advanced Parking Assist Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Semi-automated parking system500No
Around view cameras300Yes
Total Requested80062%
Total Not Requested50038%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz GLC AMG GLC63

Advanced Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Cornering lights50Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Illuminated door sill trim plates100No
LED headlights250Yes
Interior ambient lighting, configurable150No
Total Requested65072%
Total Not Requested25028%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Handwriting recognition200No
DVD-compatible player0No
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
App support0Yes
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested72577%
Total Not Requested21523%
Advanced Parking Assist Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Semi-automated parking system500No
Around view cameras300Yes
Total Requested80062%
Total Not Requested50038%

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