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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: $28,425

Volkswagen Jetta 1.8T SEL Premium   
Difference: $14,220

Lowest Total Invoice: $27,220

Volkswagen Jetta 1.8T SEL Premium   
Difference: $12,503

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201820182017
ModelCLACLAJetta
TrimCLA250AMG CLA451.8T SEL Premium
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $32,700 $50,400 $26,995
Base Invoice $30,411 $46,872 $25,915
Premium Package 1,800 1,800  
Multimedia Package 2,300 2,300  
Driver Assistance Package 1,500 1,500  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720 720  
Rear spoiler 300   375
Sunroof, large 1,480 1,480  
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only 850    
Floor mats     235
Premium Package 1,674 1,674  
Multimedia Package 2,139 2,139  
Driver Assistance Package 1,395 1,395  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 669 669  
Rear spoiler 273   300
Sunroof, large 1,376 1,376  
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only 791    
Floor mats     185
Options (change) 8,950 7,800 610
Options (change) 8,317 7,253 485
Destination 995 995 820
Total Price $42,645 $59,195 $28,425
Total Invoice $39,723 $55,120 $27,220

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Jetta 1.8T SEL Premium
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $11,345
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $9,825
Model Year201820182017
ModelCLACLAJetta
TrimCLA250AMG CLA451.8T SEL Premium
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine208hp I4375hp I4170hp I4
TransmissionS7S7T6
DrivetrainFWDAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 8?, 8?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17235/40-18225/45-17
Total Price$42,645$59,195$28,425
Adjustments for Features-2,875-5,8500
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$39,770$53,345$28,425
Cost Above Minimum$0$13,575$0
Total Invoice$39,723$55,120$27,220
Adjustments for Features-2,678-5,4470
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$37,045$49,673$27,220
Cost Above Minimum$0$12,628$0

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Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz CLA vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Model Year201820182017
ModelCLACLAJetta
TrimCLA250AMG CLA451.8T SEL Premium
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed automated manual$1200$1200 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100
FWD$0 $0
AWD $1700 
Accessories 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate$100$100 
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
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200$200 
Cross-traffic collision intervention, rear  $100
Cross-traffic warning, rear  $100
Driver drowsiness monitor$150$150 
Knee airbag, driver$75$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75 
Lane departure warning$200$200 
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0$0 
Rollover sensor$50$50 
Secondary collision brake assist  $25
Temporary spare tire  $150
Tires, run-flat$150$150 
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100 
Vehicle health reports  $0
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment  $50
Console with shifter $150$150
Console without shifter$150  
Rear seat pass-through  $100
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150$150 
Dual-mode exhaust $250 
Exterior 
Active grille shutters  $0
Black exterior trim (optional) $0 
Body kit $0 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25 
Front splitter spoiler $200 
Sunroof  $900
Sunroof, large$1100$1100 
Infotainment 
DVD-compatible player$0$0 
In-vehicle Internet$150$150 
Media drive$15$15 
Mirrorlink support  $0
Navigation map updates, three years$0$0 
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225 
Wi-Fi hotspot$50$50 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Chronometer $100 
Fog light, rear$100$100 
Fog lights  $125
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only$750$750 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25 
Steering-linked fog lights  $50
Steering-linked headlights  $150
Xenon HID headlights  $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim $100 
Door sill trim plates$100$100 
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat  $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $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 
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 recliner, passenger seat$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Soft-touch instrument panel (optional)  $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 
Transmission 
Launch control $100 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100 
Total Value of Features$6,690$9,665$3,815
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,875$5,850$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,678-5,4470

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Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz CLA vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Model Year20182017
ModelCLAJetta
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase106.3 in104.4 in
Length182.3 in183.3 in
Width70.0 in70.0 in
Height56.6 in57.2 in
Curb Weight3,263 lb.2,940 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 ft315.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz CLA CLA250

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested85089%
Total Not Requested10011%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Smartphone integration0No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Apple CarPlay support100Yes
Android Auto support100Yes
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
In-vehicle Internet150No
App support0Yes
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested92581%
Total Not Requested21519%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning200No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Total Requested70078%
Total Not Requested20022%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz CLA AMG CLA45

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested85089%
Total Not Requested10011%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Smartphone integration0No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Apple CarPlay support100Yes
Android Auto support100Yes
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
In-vehicle Internet150No
App support0Yes
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested92581%
Total Not Requested21519%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning200No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Total Requested70078%
Total Not Requested20022%

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