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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: $28,025

Volkswagen Jetta 1.8T SEL   
Difference: $48,790

Lowest Total Invoice: $26,800

Volkswagen Jetta 1.8T SEL   
Difference: $44,703

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2014201420142018
ModelCLSCLSCLSJetta
TrimCLS550CLS63 AMGCLS63 AMG S1.8T SEL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $72,100 $99,500 $106,500 $26,245
Base Invoice $67,053 $92,535 $99,045 $25,195
Driver Assistance Package 2,950 2,950 2,950  
Rear spoiler 400      
Folding second row seats 440      
Auto-dimming rearview mirror       325
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)       130
Floor mats       235
Door sill trim plates       240
Driver Assistance Package 2,744 2,744 2,744  
Rear spoiler 372      
Folding second row seats 409      
Auto-dimming rearview mirror       270
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)       100
Floor mats       185
Door sill trim plates       200
Options (change) 3,790 2,950 2,950 930
Options (change) 3,525 2,744 2,744 755
Destination 925 925 925 850
Total Price $76,815 $103,375 $110,375 $28,025
Total Invoice $71,503 $96,204 $102,714 $26,800

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Jetta 1.8T SEL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $41,450
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $37,871
Model Year2014201420142018
ModelCLSCLSCLSJetta
TrimCLS550CLS63 AMGCLS63 AMG S1.8T SEL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine402hp V8550hp V8577hp V8170hp I4
TransmissionT7T7T7T6
DrivetrainRWDAWDAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)610, 14610, 14610, 14400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/40-18255/35-19255/35-19225/45-17
Total Price$76,815$103,375$110,375$28,025
Adjustments for Features-7,340-9,965-10,3650
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$69,475$93,410$100,010$28,025
Cost Above Minimum$0$23,935$30,535$0
Total Invoice$71,503$96,204$102,714$26,800
Adjustments for Features-6,832-9,274-9,6460
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$64,671$86,930$93,068$26,800
Cost Above Minimum$0$22,259$28,397$0

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Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz CLS vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Model Year2014201420142018
ModelCLSCLSCLSJetta
TrimCLS550CLS63 AMGCLS63 AMG S1.8T SEL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200$1200$1200 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1100
RWD$0   
AWD $1700$1700 
FWD   $0
Accessories 
Proximity key   $250
Remote window/roof operation$15$15$15 
Sunshade, rear, power $225$225 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual   $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350$350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200$200$200 
Blind spot collision prevention$150$150$150 
Cross-traffic collision intervention, rear   $100
Cross-traffic warning, rear   $100
Driver drowsiness monitor$150$150$150 
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75$75 
Lane departure prevention$150$150$150 
Lane departure warning$200$200$200 
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0$0$0 
Rear side airbags$300$300$300 
Rearview camera   $200
Rollover sensor$50$50$50 
Secondary collision brake assist   $25
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100$100 
Vehicle health reports   $0
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat   $40
Overhead sunglass holder   $25
Rear seat pass-through   $100
Second-row low console$100$100$100 
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100$100 
Dual-zone climate control   $125
Residual heat$50$50$50 
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential  $300 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150$150 
Raised top speed limiter  $0 
Exterior 
Active grille shutters   $0
Body kit $0$0 
Painted brake calipers (optional)  $0 
Infotainment 
Android Auto support   $100
Apple CarPlay support   $100
CD changer, in-dash$325$325$325 
CD player   $125
DVD-compatible player$0$0$0 
In-vehicle Internet$150$150$150 
Media drive$15$15$15 
Mirrorlink support   $0
Surround sound$250$250$250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar   $200
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225$225 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25   
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75$75 
Chronometer $100$100 
Fog light, rear$100$100$100 
Fog lights   $125
Headlight washers$50$50$50 
Interior ambient lighting$150$150$150 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25$25 
Xenon HID headlights$500$500$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates$100$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
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat   $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat   $50
Memory system, driver seat$200$200$200 
Memory system, passenger seat$150$150$150 
Metal pedals $75$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, 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, passenger seat$100$100$100 
Power recliner, 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 
Soft-touch instrument panel (optional)   $0
Synthetic leather seating surfaces   $0
Synthetic suede headliner $650$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$500 
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable$1000   
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200 
Rear air springs, auto-leveling $350$350 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0  
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)  $0 
Transmission 
Launch control $100$100 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100$100 
Total Value of Features$10,655$13,280$13,680$3,315
Value of Feature Adjustments$7,340$9,965$10,365$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-6,832-9,274-9,6460

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Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz CLS vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Model Year20142018
ModelCLSJetta
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase113.2 in104.4 in
Length194.5 in183.3 in
Width74.1 in70.0 in
Height55.8 in57.2 in
Curb Weight4,256 lb.2,931 lb.
Fuel Capacity21.1 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom36.9 in38.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.1 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 Room56.5 in53.6 in
Row 2 Hip Room57.6 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom35.0 in38.1 in
Cargo Volume15.3 ft315.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz CLS CLS550

Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Lane departure warning system200No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Lane departure prevention system150No
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed200No
Forward collision alert200Yes
Blind spot intervention150No
Total Requested130065%
Total Not Requested70035%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz CLS CLS63 AMG

Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Lane departure warning system200No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Lane departure prevention system150No
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed200No
Forward collision alert200Yes
Blind spot intervention150No
Total Requested130065%
Total Not Requested70035%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz CLS CLS63 AMG S

Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Lane departure warning system200No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Lane departure prevention system150No
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed200No
Forward collision alert200Yes
Blind spot intervention150No
Total Requested130065%
Total Not Requested70035%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Jetta 1.8T SEL

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested250100%
Total Not Requested00%
Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%

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