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

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Mercedes-Benz CLA vs. Volkswagen Jetta Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $29,370

Volkswagen Jetta GLI   
Difference: $9,430

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,167

Volkswagen Jetta GLI   
Difference: $7,980

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2018201820132013
ModelCLACLAJettaJetta
TrimCLA250AMG CLA45Hybrid SEL PremiumGLI
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $32,700 $50,400 $31,180 $23,945
Base Invoice $30,411 $46,872 $29,933 $22,987
Garmin Map Pilot 625 625    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720 720    
Rear spoiler 300     375
Heated front seats 580 580    
Proximity key 550 550    
Sunroof, large 1,480 1,480    
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only 850      
Autobahn Package       2,250
Navigation Package       2,005
Garmin Map Pilot 581 581    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 669 669    
Rear spoiler 273     300
Heated front seats 539 539    
Proximity key 512 512    
Sunroof, large 1,376 1,376    
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only 791      
Autobahn Package       2,160
Navigation Package       1,925
Options (change) 5,105 3,955 0 4,630
Options (change) 4,741 3,677 0 4,385
Destination 995 995 795 795
Total Price $38,800 $55,350 $31,975 $29,370
Total Invoice $36,147 $51,544 $30,728 $28,167

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mercedes-Benz CLA vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Jetta GLI
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,370
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,198
Model Year2018201820132013
ModelCLACLAJettaJetta
TrimCLA250AMG CLA45Hybrid SEL PremiumGLI
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine208hp I4375hp I4170hp I4 H200hp I4
TransmissionS7S7S7M6
DrivetrainFWDAWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 8?, 8400, 9400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17235/40-18225/45-17225/40-18
Total Price$38,800$55,350$31,975$29,370
Adjustments for Features-4,060-7,035-6000
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$34,740$48,315$31,375$29,370
Cost Above Minimum$0$13,575$2,005$0
Total Invoice$36,147$51,544$30,728$28,167
Adjustments for Features-3,782-6,551-5770
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$32,365$44,993$30,151$28,167
Cost Above Minimum$0$12,628$1,984$0

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Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz CLA vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Model Year2018201820132013
ModelCLACLAJettaJetta
TrimCLA250AMG CLA45Hybrid SEL PremiumGLI
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed automated manual$1200$1200$1200 
6-speed manual   $150
FWD$0 $0$0
AWD $1700  
Accessories 
Remote app$25$25  
Remote climate control$25$25  
Remote start via app$75$75  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0$0
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200$200  
Automatic braking, low-speed$200$200  
Driver drowsiness monitor$150$150  
Forward collision warning$200$200  
Knee airbag, driver$75$75  
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75  
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0$0  
Rollover sensor$50$50  
Temporary spare tire   $150
Tires, run-flat$150$150  
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100  
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment   $50
Console with shifter $150$150$150
Console without shifter$150   
Rear seat pass-through  $100$100
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15$15
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175  
Rear air vents$100$100  
Variable intermittent wipers  $75$75
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150$150$150 
Dual-mode exhaust $250  
Exterior 
Black exterior trim (optional) $0  
Body kit $0$0 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25 $25
Front splitter spoiler $200  
Sunroof  $900$900
Sunroof, large$1100$1100  
Infotainment 
CD changer, in-dash   $325
CD player$125$125$125 
DVD-compatible player$0$0  
HD radio$50$50 $50
iPod integration  $100$100
Satellite radio  $200$200
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25  
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225  
Traffic information$25$25  
USB port$25$25  
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights$125$125  
Chronometer $100  
Compass  $0$0
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  
Steering-linked headlights  $150$150
Tachometer$75$75 $75
Xenon HID headlights  $500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim $100  
Door sill trim plates$100$100  
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat  $50$50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $50$50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $50$50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$50   
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$50   
Memory system, driver seat$200$200  
Memory system, passenger seat$150$150  
Metal pedals $75 $75
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 height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100  
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100  
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100  
Soft-touch instrument panel (optional)  $0$0
Synthetic suede inserts in seating surfaces $450  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200  
Performance steering system (optional) $0  
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0 $0
Transmission 
Launch control $100  
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100  
Total Value of Features$7,475$10,450$4,015$3,415
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,060$7,035$600$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,782-6,551-5770

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Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz CLA vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Model Year20182013
ModelCLAJetta
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase106.3 in104.4 in
Length182.3 in182.2 in
Width70.0 in70.0 in
Height56.6 in57.2 in
Curb Weight3,263 lb.2,805 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.5 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.2 in38.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.0 in55.2 in
Row 1 Legroom40.2 in41.2 in
Row 2 Headroom35.6 in37.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.2 in53.6 in
Row 2 Legroom27.1 in38.1 in
Cargo Volume13.1 ft315.5 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz CLA CLA250

Garmin Map Pilot
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
Total Requested60083%
Total Not Requested12517%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz CLA AMG CLA45

Garmin Map Pilot
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
Total Requested60083%
Total Not Requested12517%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Jetta GLI

Autobahn Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Synthetic leather seating surfaces0Yes
Heated windshield washer nozzles15No
Air-conditioned storage compartment50No
225/40HR18 tires400No
Fender, 400W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested142564%
Total Not Requested81536%
Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Cornering lights50No
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested155089%
Total Not Requested20011%

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