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

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Mercedes-Benz CLS vs. Volkswagen Jetta Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $29,734

Volkswagen Jetta 2.0T   
Difference: $47,651

Lowest Total Invoice: $27,177

Volkswagen Jetta 2.0T   
Difference: $44,861

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201820182006
ModelCLSCLSJetta
TrimCLS550AMG CLS63 S2.0T
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $75,150 $108,900 $23,590
Base Invoice $69,890 $101,277 $21,702
Night Package 300    
Alloy wheels, optional design 500    
Folding second row seats 440    
Package 2     2,885
Navigation system     1,800
Rear spoiler     479
Rear side airbags     350
Night Package 279    
Alloy wheels, optional design 465    
Folding second row seats 409    
Package 2     2,636
Navigation system     1,589
Rear spoiler     310
Rear side airbags     310
Options (change) 1,240 0 5,514
Options (change) 1,153 0 4,845
Destination 995 995 630
Total Price $77,385 $109,895 $29,734
Total Invoice $72,038 $102,272 $27,177

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Jetta 2.0T
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $39,421
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $37,200
Model Year201820182006
ModelCLSCLSJetta
TrimCLS550AMG CLS63 S2.0T
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine402hp V8577hp V8200hp I4
TransmissionT9T7M6
DrivetrainRWDAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)610, 14610, 14?, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/40-18255/35-19225/45-17
Total Price$77,385$109,895$29,734
Adjustments for Features-8,230-11,7800
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$69,155$98,115$29,734
Cost Above Minimum$0$28,960$0
Total Invoice$72,038$102,272$27,177
Adjustments for Features-7,661-10,9630
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$64,377$91,309$27,177
Cost Above Minimum$0$26,932$0

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Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz CLS vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Model Year201820182006
ModelCLSCLSJetta
TrimCLS550AMG CLS63 S2.0T
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1400  
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1200 
6-speed manual  $150
RWD$0  
AWD $1700 
FWD  $0
Accessories 
AC power outlet  $100
Remote app$25$25 
Remote window/roof operation$15$15 
Semi-automated parking system $500 
Sunshade, rear, power $225 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350 
Universal garage door opener$100$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
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 
Obstacle detection, front $150 
Obstacle detection, rear $250 
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0$0 
Rearview camera$200$200 
Rollover sensor$50$50 
Tire-pressure monitor$75$75 
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100 
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder  $25
Rear seat pass-through  $100
Second-row low console$100$100 
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control  $125
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175 
Residual heat$50$50 
Variable intermittent wipers  $75
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential $300 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150 
Raised top speed limiter $0 
Exterior 
Black exterior trim (optional)$0  
Body kit $0 
Painted brake calipers (optional) $0 
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100$100 
App support$0$0 
Apple CarPlay support$100$100 
Aux input$50$50 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100 
CD changer, in-dash$325$325 
CD changer, remote  $200
CD player  $125
DVD-compatible player$0$0 
HD radio$50$50 
In-vehicle Internet$150$150 
Media drive$15$15 
Navigation map updates, three years$0$0 
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 
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100 
Wi-Fi hotspot$50$50 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Adaptive headlights $200 
Analog clock$25  
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75 
Auto-dimming headlights $200 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150$150 
Automatic headlights$125$125 
Chronometer $100 
Cornering lights $50 
Fog light, rear$100$100 
Interior ambient lighting, configurable$150$150 
LED headlights$1000$1000 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25 
Xenon HID headlights  $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding passenger seat  $150
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 $150
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat  $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $50
Memory system, passenger seat$150$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150$150 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat$50$50 
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power-folding headrests, second row seats$50$50 
Synthetic suede steering wheel $150 
Upholstered instrument panel, leather$1000$1000 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500$500 
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable$1000  
Electronic systems calibration selector $200 
Rear air springs, auto-leveling $350 
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade) $0 
Transmission 
Launch control $100 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100 
Total Value of Features$10,280$13,830$2,050
Value of Feature Adjustments$8,230$11,780$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-7,661-10,9630

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Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz CLS vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Model Year20182006
ModelCLSJetta
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase113.2 in101.5 in
Length194.5 in179.3 in
Width74.1 in70.1 in
Height55.8 in57.4 in
Curb Weight4,159 lb.3,260 lb.
Fuel Capacity21.1 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom36.9 in38.5 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.1 in54.8 in
Row 1 Hip Room58.0 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.1 in41.2 in
Row 2 Headroom36.1 in37.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.5 in53.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room57.6 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom35.0 in35.4 in
Cargo Volume15.3 ft316.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz CLS CLS550

Night Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear spoiler200Yes
Special interior trim0No
Black exterior trim (optional)0No
Metal pedals75No
Total Requested20073%
Total Not Requested7527%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Jetta 2.0T

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, remote-125Yes
Total Requested475100%
Total Not Requested00%
Package 2
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
225/45HR17 tires400No
Wood trim300Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Total Requested250083%
Total Not Requested52517%

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