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

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

Lowest Total Price: $54,365

Mercedes-Benz C-Class C300   
Difference: $6,730

Lowest Total Invoice: $50,634

Mercedes-Benz C-Class C300   
Difference: $7,472

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2016201620182018
ModelTouaregTouaregC-ClassC-Class
TrimV6 ExecutiveTDI ExecutiveC300C350e
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $60,185 $63,685 $40,250 $47,900
Base Invoice $57,196 $60,524 $37,433 $44,547
Power trunk closer     250 250
Premium Driver Assistance Package     3,050  
Multimedia Package     2,200 2,200
Leather Seating Package     1,950 1,950
Parking Assist Package     1,090 1,090
Panoramic sunroof     1,000 1,000
Sunshades, second row     380  
Rear spoiler     350 350
Heated steering wheel     250 250
Heated front seats     580 580
Cooled or ventilated front seats     450 450
Metallic paint (extra cost)     720 720
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only     850 850
Driver Assistance Package       2,250
Premium Package       700
Power trunk closer     233 233
Premium Driver Assistance Package     2,837  
Multimedia Package     2,046 2,046
Leather Seating Package     1,814 1,814
Parking Assist Package     1,014 1,014
Panoramic sunroof     930 930
Sunshades, second row     354  
Rear spoiler     326 326
Heated steering wheel     233 233
Heated front seats     539 539
Cooled or ventilated front seats     419 419
Metallic paint (extra cost)     670 670
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only     791 791
Driver Assistance Package       2,093
Premium Package       651
Options (change) 0 0 13,120 12,640
Options (change) 0 0 12,206 11,759
Destination 910 910 995 995
Gas Tax 0 0 0 -4,043
Total Price $61,095 $64,595 $54,365 $57,492
Total Invoice $58,106 $61,434 $50,634 $53,258

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mercedes-Benz C-Class C300
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $6,330
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,092
Model Year2016201620182018
ModelTouaregTouaregC-ClassC-Class
TrimV6 ExecutiveTDI ExecutiveC300C350e
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine280hp V6240hp V6 D241hp I4208hp I4 PiH
TransmissionT8T8T9T7
DrivetrainAWDAWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)620, 10620, 10?, 5?, 5
Tire (rear if not all the same)275/40-21275/40-21225/50-17225/45-18
Total Price$61,095$64,595$54,365$57,492
Adjustments for Features-400-4000-750
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$60,695$64,195$54,365$56,742
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,500$0$2,377
Total Invoice$58,106$61,434$50,634$53,258
Adjustments for Features-380-3800-695
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$57,726$61,054$50,634$52,563
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,328$0$1,929

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

Model Year2016201620182018
ModelTouaregTouaregC-ClassC-Class
TrimV6 ExecutiveTDI ExecutiveC300C350e
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300$1300  
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1400 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1200
AWD$1700$1700  
RWD  $0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100$100  
Eco accelerator   $100
Power liftgate$350$350  
Power trunk closer  $350$350
Proximity key$250$250$250 
Remote app  $25$25
Remote climate control  $25$25
Remote start via app  $75$75
Remote window/roof operation  $15$15
Semi-automated parking system  $500$500
Sunshades, second row$125$125$125 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0  
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial  $200$200
Blind spot collision prevention  $150$150
Collision preparation system, rear  $100$100
Cross-traffic detection for collision preparation system  $0$0
Cross-traffic warning, rear  $100$100
Driver drowsiness monitor  $150$150
Hill descent control$250$250  
Knee airbag, driver  $75$75
Lane keeping assist  $400$400
Pedestrian detection  $50$50
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system  $0$0
Rear side airbags  $300$300
Rollover sensor$50$50  
Secondary collision brake assist$25$25  
Temporary spare tire$150$150  
Tires, run-flat  $150$150
Torque vectoring, brake-based  $100$100
Wide-view front camera$150$150  
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50  
Cargo cover$75$75  
Class III trailer hitch$250$250  
Console with shifter$150$150  
Console without shifter  $150$150
Overhead sunglass holder  $25$25
Rear seat pass-through$100$100  
Roof rails$250$250  
Storage compartment under front seat(s)$50$50  
Trailering equipment (7 wire)$150$150  
Climate Control 
Rear wiper$175$175  
Residual heat$50$50  
Engine / Motor 
3.6 kW onboard charger   $0
6 kWh battery pack   $0
Automatic start / stop  $150$150
Exterior 
Body kit   $0
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275  
Rear bumper protector$40$40  
Infotainment 
App support  $0$0
Handwriting recognition  $200$200
In-vehicle Internet  $150$150
iPod integration$100$100  
Navigation map updates, three years  $0$0
Satellite radio$200$200$200 
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25$25
Surround sound$250$250  
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation  $225$225
Traffic + travel information  $25$25
Traffic information$25$25  
USB port  $25$25
Wi-Fi hotspot  $50$50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock  $25$25
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75$75
Cornering lights$50$50  
Fog light, rear  $100$100
Fog lights$125$125  
Interior ambient lighting$150$150  
Large energy flow and fuel economy display   $25
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only  $750$750
Mirror tilt-down in reverse  $25$25
Power-folding mirrors  $50$50
Steering-linked headlights$150$150  
Xenon HID headlights$500$500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Heated second row seats$200$200  
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75$75  
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75  
Memory system, passenger seat  $150$150
Metal pedals$75$75  
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat  $50$50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat  $50$50
Power release, second row seats$50$50  
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat  $100$100
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100
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$8,090$8,090$7,690$8,440
Value of Feature Adjustments$400$400$0$750
Value of Feature Adjustments-380-3800-695

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

Model Year20162018
ModelTouaregC-Class
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase113.9 in111.8 in
Length188.8 in184.5 in
Width76.4 in71.3 in
Height68.2 in56.8 in
Curb Weight4,697 lb.3,418 lb.
Fuel Capacity22.5 gal.17.4 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.6 in37.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room59.8 in55.3 in
Row 1 Legroom41.4 in41.7 in
Row 2 Headroom38.9 in37.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.7 in55.0 in
Row 2 Legroom34.9 in35.2 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
32.1 ft312.6 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
70.9 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%
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%
Premium Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Satellite radio200Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Speed limit information0No
Cross-traffic detection for collision preparation system0No
Cross-traffic warning, rear100No
Collision preparation system, rear100No
Pedestrian detection50No
Lane keeping assist400No
Lane departure warning200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Blind spot collision prevention150No
Total Requested155066%
Total Not Requested80034%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Handwriting recognition200No
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Media drive15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
App support0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested74079%
Total Not Requested20021%
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%
Parking Assist Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Semi-automated parking system500No
Around view cameras300Yes
Total Requested70058%
Total Not Requested50042%

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%
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%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Speed limit information0No
Cross-traffic detection for collision preparation system0No
Cross-traffic warning, rear100No
Collision preparation system, rear100No
Pedestrian detection50No
Lane keeping assist400No
Lane departure warning200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Blind spot collision prevention150No
Total Requested110058%
Total Not Requested80042%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Handwriting recognition200No
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Media drive15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
App support0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested74079%
Total Not Requested20021%
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%
Parking Assist Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Semi-automated parking system500No
Around view cameras300Yes
Total Requested70058%
Total Not Requested50042%

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