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

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Mercedes-Benz CLS vs. Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $27,415

Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen SE   
Difference: $40,850

Lowest Total Invoice: $26,059

Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen SE   
Difference: $37,492

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20162016201620112011
ModelCLSCLSCLSJetta SportWagenJetta SportWagen
TrimCLS400CLS550AMG CLS63 SSETDI
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Base Price $66,900 $74,100 $107,800 $23,745 $24,995
Base Invoice $62,217 $68,913 $100,254 $22,795 $23,995
Folding second row seats 440 440      
Premium Package       2,550 2,550
Rear side airbags       350 350
Folding second row seats 409 409      
Premium Package       2,193 2,193
Rear side airbags       301 301
Options (change) 440 440 0 2,900 2,900
Options (change) 409 409 0 2,494 2,494
Destination 925 925 925 770 770
Total Price $68,265 $75,465 $108,725 $27,415 $28,665
Total Invoice $63,551 $70,247 $101,179 $26,059 $27,259

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen SE
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $34,110
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $31,234
Model Year20162016201620112011
ModelCLSCLSCLSJetta SportWagenJetta SportWagen
TrimCLS400CLS550AMG CLS63 SSETDI
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Engine329hp V6402hp V8577hp V8170hp I5140hp I4 D
TransmissionT7T9T7T6M6
DrivetrainRWDRWDAWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 8610, 14610, 14?, 10?, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/40-18255/40-18255/35-19225/45-17225/45-17
Total Price$68,265$75,465$108,725$27,415$28,665
Adjustments for Features-7,590-10,030-14,455-8500
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$60,675$65,435$94,270$26,565$28,665
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,760$33,595$0$2,100
Total Invoice$63,551$70,247$101,179$26,059$27,259
Adjustments for Features-7,066-9,336-13,452-8080
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$56,485$60,911$87,727$25,251$27,259
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,426$31,242$0$2,008

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Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz CLS vs. Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen

Model Year20162016201620112011
ModelCLSCLSCLSJetta SportWagenJetta SportWagen
TrimCLS400CLS550AMG CLS63 SSETDI
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200 $1200  
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1400   
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1100 
6-speed manual    $150
RWD$0$0   
AWD  $1700  
FWD   $0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet    $100
Remote app$25$25$25  
Remote window/roof operation$15$15$15  
Semi-automated parking system  $500  
Sunshade, rear, power  $225  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual   $250$250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350$350  
Universal garage door opener$100$100$100  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200$200$200  
Automatic braking, low-speed$200$200$200  
Driver drowsiness monitor$150$150$150  
Forward collision warning$200$200$200  
Full-size spare tire   $225$225
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75  
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75$75  
Obstacle detection, front  $150  
Obstacle detection, rear  $250  
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0$0$0  
Rollover sensor$50$50$50  
Temporary spare tire$150$150$150  
Torque vectoring, brake-based  $100  
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover   $75$75
Rear seat pass-through   $100$100
Roof rails   $250$250
Second-row low console$100$100$100  
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100$100  
Automatic climate control, front$200$200$200  
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175$175  
Rear wiper   $175$175
Residual heat$50$50$50  
Variable intermittent wipers   $75$75
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential  $300  
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop  $150  
Raised top speed limiter  $0  
Exterior 
Body kit  $0  
Painted brake calipers (optional)  $0  
Panoramic sunroof   $1200$1200
Rear spoiler  $200  
Sunroof$900$900$900  
Infotainment 
App support $0$0  
Apple CarPlay support $100$100  
CD changer, in-dash$325$325$325  
CD player   $125$125
DVD-compatible player$0$0$0  
HD radio$50$50$50  
In-vehicle Internet $150$150  
iPod integration   $100$100
Media drive $15$15  
Navigation map updates, three years $0$0  
Satellite radio $200$200$200$200
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25$25  
Surround sound $250$250  
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225$225  
Traffic + travel information $25$25  
USB port$25$25$25  
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100$100  
Wi-Fi hotspot  $50  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Adaptive headlights  $200  
Analog clock$25$25   
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75$75  
Auto-dimming headlights  $200  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150$150$150  
Automatic headlights$125$125$125  
Chronometer  $100  
Cornering lights  $50  
Fog light, rear$100$100$100  
Headlight washers$50$50$50  
Interior ambient lighting, configurable$150$150$150  
LED headlights$1000$1000$1000  
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25$25  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates$100$100   
Illuminated door sill trim plates  $200  
Leather door panel trim$250$250$250  
Leather seating surfaces$900$900$900  
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150 $150$150
Manual height adjuster, driver seat   $50$50
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat   $50$50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat   $50$50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat   $50$50
Memory system, driver seat$200$200$200  
Memory system, passenger seat$150$150$150  
Metal pedals  $75  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150$150  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150$150$150  
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100  
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100  
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat$50$50$50  
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50$50  
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100  
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100  
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100  
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100  
Power-folding headrests, second row seats$50$50$50  
Synthetic leather seating surfaces   $0$0
Synthetic suede headliner  $650  
Synthetic suede steering wheel  $150  
Upholstered instrument panel, leather$1000$1000$1000  
Wood trim$300$300$300  
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$100  
Total Value of Features$10,965$13,405$17,830$4,225$3,375
Value of Feature Adjustments$7,590$10,030$14,455$850$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-7,066-9,336-13,452-8080

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Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz CLS vs. Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen

Model Year20162011
ModelCLSJetta SportWagen
Body4dr Sedan4dr Wagon
Wheelbase113.2 in101.5 in
Length194.5 in179.3 in
Width74.1 in70.1 in
Height55.8 in59.2 in
Curb Weight4,035 lb.3,229 lb.
Fuel Capacity21.1 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom36.9 in38.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.1 in54.8 in
Row 1 Hip Room58.0 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.1 in41.1 in
Row 2 Headroom36.1 in38.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.5 in53.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room57.6 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom35.0 in35.5 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
15.3 ft332.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
15.366.9 ft3

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Option Package Details
Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen SE

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
225/45HR17 tires400No
Panoramic sunroof1200No
iPod integration100Yes
SD Card slot25Yes
Total Requested72531%
Total Not Requested160069%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen TDI

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
225/45HR17 tires400No
Panoramic sunroof1200No
iPod integration100Yes
SD Card slot25Yes
Total Requested72531%
Total Not Requested160069%

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