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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: $30,870

Volkswagen Jetta 2.0T GLI   
Difference: $44,170

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,597

Volkswagen Jetta 2.0T GLI   
Difference: $40,343

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200820082018
ModelCLSCLSJetta
TrimCLS550CLS63 AMG2.0T GLI
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $67,950 $93,550 $29,545
Base Invoice $63,194 $87,002 $28,362
Premium Package 1 2,860 2,125  
Obstacle detection, rear 1,120 1,120  
iPod integration 425 425  
Voice control for nav and audio 510 510  
Floor mats     235
Door sill trim plates     240
Premium Package 1 2,660 1,976  
Obstacle detection, rear 1,042 1,042  
iPod integration 395 395  
Voice control for nav and audio 474 474  
Floor mats     185
Door sill trim plates     200
Options (change) 4,915 4,180 475
Options (change) 4,571 3,887 385
Destination 875 875 850
Gas Tax 1,300 2,600 0
Total Price $75,040 $101,205 $30,870
Total Invoice $69,940 $94,364 $29,597

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Jetta 2.0T GLI
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $38,395
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $34,960
Model Year200820082018
ModelCLSCLSJetta
TrimCLS550CLS63 AMG2.0T GLI
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine382hp V8507hp V8210hp I4
TransmissionT7T7S6
DrivetrainRWDRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)480, 13480, 13400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/40-18255/35-19225/40-18
Total Price$75,040$101,205$30,870
Adjustments for Features-5,775-7,4750
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$69,265$93,730$30,870
Cost Above Minimum$0$24,465$0
Total Invoice$69,940$94,364$29,597
Adjustments for Features-5,383-6,9700
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$64,557$87,394$29,597
Cost Above Minimum$0$22,837$0

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Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz CLS vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Model Year200820082018
ModelCLSCLSJetta
TrimCLS550CLS63 AMG2.0T GLI
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200$1200 
6-speed automated manual  $1100
RWD$0$0 
FWD  $0
Accessories 
Power trunk closer$350$350 
Proximity key  $250
Remote app  $25
Remote window/roof operation$15$15 
Sunshade, rear, power$225$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 
Blind spot warning system  $200
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system$0$0 
Cross-traffic collision intervention, rear  $100
Cross-traffic warning, rear  $100
Knee airbag, driver$75$75 
Rear side airbags$300$300 
Rearview camera  $200
Rollover sensor$50$50 
Secondary collision brake assist  $25
Vehicle health reports  $0
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat  $40
Overhead sunglass holder  $25
Rear seat pass-through  $100
Second-row low console$100$100 
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100 
Rear air vents  $100
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250$250 
Rear dual-zone climate control$125$125 
Residual heat$50$50 
Exterior 
Body kit $0$0
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25
Painted brake calipers (optional)  $0
Rear spoiler  $200
Infotainment 
Android Auto support  $100
App support  $0
Apple CarPlay support  $100
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25
CD changer, in-dash$325$325 
CD player  $125
HD radio  $50
iPod integration$100$100 
Mirrorlink support  $0
SD Card slot  $25
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25
Surround sound$250$250 
Traffic + travel information  $25
USB port  $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25  
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75 
Chronometer $100 
Fog light, rear$100$100 
Interior ambient lighting$150$150 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300$300 
Folding second row seats  $300
Leather door panel trim$250$250 
Leather seating surfaces$900$900 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 $150
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat  $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50 $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50  
Massage, driver seat $100 
Massage, passenger seat $100 
Memory system, driver seat$200$200 
Memory system, passenger seat$150$150 
Metal pedals $75$75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $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 seatback bolsters, driver seat $100 
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat $100 
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $100 
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat $100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power-folding headrests, second row seats$50$50 
Soft-touch instrument panel (optional)  $0
Synthetic leather seating surfaces  $0
Synthetic suede headliner $650 
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces $0 
Synthetic suede steering wheel $150 
Upholstered instrument panel, leather$1000$1000 
Wood trim$300$300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500$500 
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable$1000$1000 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0$0
Transmission 
Launch control  $100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100
Total Value of Features$9,840$11,540$4,065
Value of Feature Adjustments$5,775$7,475$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-5,383-6,9700

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Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz CLS vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Model Year20082018
ModelCLSJetta
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase112.4 in104.4 in
Length193.0 in183.3 in
Width73.7 in70.0 in
Height54.7 in57.2 in
Curb Weight3,993 lb.2,931 lb.
Fuel Capacity21.1 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom36.9 in38.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.2 in55.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room58.0 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.1 in41.2 in
Row 2 Headroom36.1 in37.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.0 in53.6 in
Row 2 Hip Room57.6 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom35.0 in38.1 in
Cargo Volume15.8 ft315.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz CLS CLS550

Premium Package 1
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Power decklid350No
Total Requested70044%
Total Not Requested87556%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz CLS CLS63 AMG

Premium Package 1
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Power decklid350No
Total Requested70044%
Total Not Requested87556%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Jetta 2.0T GLI

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%

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