Volkswagen Jetta Volkswagen Jetta 2018 Mercedes-Benz C-Class Mercedes-Benz C-Class 2018

We are 103,000+ car owners sharing real-world car information.

Join Us

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

The sticker prices, before adjusting for remaining feature differences. Usually these are the numbers you will see on the window stickers.

Models in short supply often sell at or even above these prices.

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

Lowest Total Price: $28,475

Volkswagen Jetta 1.8T SEL   
Difference: $16,645

Lowest Total Invoice: $27,150

Volkswagen Jetta 1.8T SEL   
Difference: $14,883

Calculate Payments

  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2018201820182018201820182018
ModelJettaJettaC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-Class
Trim1.8T SEL2.0T GLIC300C350eAMG C43AMG C63AMG C63 S
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $26,245 $29,545 $40,250 $47,900 $53,400 $66,100 $73,700
Base Invoice $25,195 $28,362 $37,433 $44,547 $49,662 $61,473 $68,541
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 325            
Floor mats 235 235          
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) 130            
Door sill trim plates 240 240          
Remote start 450 450          
Garmin Map Pilot     625 625 625 625 625
Premium 1 Package     1,250        
Smartphone integration     350 350 350 350 350
Metallic paint (extra cost)     720 720 720 720 720
Heated front seats     580 580      
Rear spoiler     350 350      
Blind spot warning system       550      
Premium Package       700      
Carbon fiber rear spoiler         700    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 270            
Floor mats 185 185          
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) 100            
Door sill trim plates 200 200          
Remote start 350 350          
Garmin Map Pilot     581 581 581 581 581
Premium 1 Package     1,163        
Smartphone integration     326 326 326 326 326
Metallic paint (extra cost)     670 670 670 670 670
Heated front seats     539 539      
Rear spoiler     326 326      
Blind spot warning system       512      
Premium Package       651      
Carbon fiber rear spoiler         651    
Options (change) 1,380 925 3,875 3,875 2,395 1,695 1,695
Options (change) 1,105 735 3,605 3,605 2,228 1,577 1,577
Destination 850 850 995 995 995 995 995
Gas Tax 0 0 0 -4,043 0 0 0
Total Price $28,475 $31,320 $45,120 $48,727 $56,790 $68,790 $76,390
Total Invoice $27,150 $29,947 $42,033 $45,104 $52,885 $64,045 $71,113

Return to top

While we strive for accuracy, the site is not error-free, and prices can change at any time.

Dealer Price Quotes

Want to find out how much dealers are willing to discount these cars?

Request free, no-obligation Volkswagen Jetta dealer quotes or Mercedes-Benz C-Class dealer quotes from dealers using our car quote form.

The process is easy and takes just a minute or two. You'll receive price quotes from local approved dealers within 48 hours.

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Jetta 1.8T SEL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $14,195
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $12,613
Model Year2018201820182018201820182018
ModelJettaJettaC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-Class
Trim1.8T SEL2.0T GLIC300C350eAMG C43AMG C63AMG C63 S
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine170hp I4210hp I4241hp I4208hp I4 PiH362hp V6469hp V8503hp V8
TransmissionT6S6T9T7T9T7T7
DrivetrainFWDFWDRWDRWDAWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)400, 9400, 9?, 5?, 5?, 5590, 13590, 13
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17225/40-18225/50-17225/45-18225/45-18245/40-18245/35-19
Total Price$28,475$31,320$45,120$48,727$56,790$68,790$76,390
Adjustments for Features-5250-2,975-3,850-6,450-6,050-6,450
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$27,950$31,320$42,145$44,877$50,340$62,740$69,940
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,370$0$2,732$8,195$20,595$27,795
Total Invoice$27,150$29,947$42,033$45,104$52,885$64,045$71,113
Adjustments for Features-5010-2,771-3,564-6,006-5,633-6,004
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$26,649$29,947$39,262$41,540$46,879$58,412$65,109
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,298$0$2,278$7,617$19,150$25,847

Return to top

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

Model Year2018201820182018201820182018
ModelJettaJettaC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-Class
Trim1.8T SEL2.0T GLIC300C350eAMG C43AMG C63AMG C63 S
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100      
6-speed automated manual $1100     
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1400 $1400  
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1200 $1200$1200
FWD$0$0     
RWD  $0$0 $0$0
AWD    $1700  
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed$850      
Cruise control $150$150$150$150$150$150
Eco accelerator   $100   
Proximity key$250$250$250 $250$250$250
Remote climate control  $25$25$25$25$25
Remote start$150$150     
Remote start via app  $75$75$75$75$75
Remote window/roof operation  $15$15$15$15$15
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250     
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power  $350$350$350$350$350
Universal garage door opener$100 $100$100$100$100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0     
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial  $200$200$200$200$200
Automatic braking, low-speed$200 $200$200$200$200$200
Cross-traffic collision intervention, rear$100$100     
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100$100     
Driver drowsiness monitor  $150$150$150$150$150
Forward collision warning$200 $200$200$200$200$200
Knee airbag, driver  $75$75$75$75$75
Obstacle detection, front $150     
Obstacle detection, rear $250     
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system  $0$0$0$0$0
Rear side airbags  $300$300$300$300$300
Secondary collision brake assist$25$25     
Temporary spare tire$150$150     
Tires, run-flat  $150$150$150  
Torque vectoring, brake-based  $100$100$100$100$100
Vehicle health reports$0$0     
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50     
Cargo mat$40$40     
Console with shifter$150$150     
Console without shifter  $150$150$150$150$150
Rear seat pass-through$100$100     
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation  $100$100$100$100$100
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 
Active grille shutters$0      
Body kit $0 $0$0$0$0
Carbon fiber rear spoiler    $300  
Painted brake calipers (optional) $0    $0
Rear spoiler$200$200$200$200 $200$200
Infotainment 
App support$0$0     
Aux input$50$50     
In-vehicle Internet  $150$150$150$150$150
Mirrorlink support$0$0     
Satellite radio$200$200$200 $200$200$200
Surround sound     $250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200     
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation  $225$225$225$225$225
Traffic + travel information$25$25     
Traffic information  $25$25$25$25$25
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
Compass$0 $0$0$0$0$0
Fog light, rear  $100$100$100$100$100
Fog lights$125$125     
Large energy flow and fuel economy display   $25   
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only     $750 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse  $25$25$25$25$25
Power-folding mirrors  $50$50$50$50$50
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates$100$100$100$100$100  
Illuminated door sill trim plates     $200$200
Leather seating surfaces      $900
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150$150$150$150$150 
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50     
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50$50     
Memory system, driver seat  $200$200$200$200$200
Memory system, passenger seat    $150$150$150
Metal pedals $75  $75$75$75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $150$150$150$150$150
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
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
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat  $100$100$100$100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100$100$100$100
Soft-touch instrument panel (optional)$0$0     
Synthetic leather seating surfaces$0$0$0$0$0$0 
Synthetic suede inserts in seating surfaces    $450$450 
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$0
Suggestive steering  $0$0$0$0$0
Transmission 
Launch control $100   $100$100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100$100$100$100$100
Total Value of Features$4,965$4,440$7,415$8,290$10,890$10,490$10,890
Value of Feature Adjustments$525$0$2,975$3,850$6,450$6,050$6,450
Value of Feature Adjustments-5010-2,771-3,564-6,006-5,633-6,004

Return to top

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

Model Year20182018
ModelJettaC-Class
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase104.4 in111.8 in
Length183.3 in184.5 in
Width70.0 in71.3 in
Height57.2 in56.8 in
Curb Weight2,931 lb.3,418 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.5 gal.17.4 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.2 in37.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.2 in55.3 in
Row 1 Legroom41.2 in41.7 in
Row 2 Headroom37.1 in37.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.6 in55.0 in
Row 2 Legroom38.1 in35.2 in
Cargo Volume15.7 ft312.6 ft3

Return to top

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C300

Smartphone integration
FeatureValueRequested?
Smartphone integration0No
Apple CarPlay support100Yes
Android Auto support100Yes
Total Requested200100%
Total Not Requested00%
Garmin Map Pilot
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested725100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Satellite radio200Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Total Requested650100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C350e

Smartphone integration
FeatureValueRequested?
Smartphone integration0No
Apple CarPlay support100Yes
Android Auto support100Yes
Total Requested200100%
Total Not Requested00%
Garmin Map Pilot
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested725100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class AMG C43

Smartphone integration
FeatureValueRequested?
Smartphone integration0No
Apple CarPlay support100Yes
Android Auto support100Yes
Total Requested200100%
Total Not Requested00%
Garmin Map Pilot
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested725100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class AMG C63

Smartphone integration
FeatureValueRequested?
Smartphone integration0No
Apple CarPlay support100Yes
Android Auto support100Yes
Total Requested200100%
Total Not Requested00%
Garmin Map Pilot
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested725100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class AMG C63 S

Smartphone integration
FeatureValueRequested?
Smartphone integration0No
Apple CarPlay support100Yes
Android Auto support100Yes
Total Requested200100%
Total Not Requested00%
Garmin Map Pilot
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested725100%
Total Not Requested00%

Was this information useful?

We're glad we could help! Share this page:

We're so sorry! Tell us how we can improve it.

See TrueDelta's information for all Sedans
See TrueDelta's information for all Volkswagen models.