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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: $28,425

Volkswagen Jetta 1.8T SEL Premium   
Difference: $51,210

Lowest Total Invoice: $27,220

Volkswagen Jetta 1.8T SEL Premium   
Difference: $46,911

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201820182017
ModelCLSCLSJetta
TrimCLS550AMG CLS63 S1.8T SEL Premium
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $75,150 $108,900 $26,995
Base Invoice $69,890 $101,277 $25,915
Night Package 300    
Alloy wheels, optional design 500    
Driver Assistance Package 2,250 2,250  
Folding second row seats 440    
Floor mats     235
Rear spoiler     375
Night Package 279    
Alloy wheels, optional design 465    
Driver Assistance Package 2,093 2,093  
Folding second row seats 409    
Floor mats     185
Rear spoiler     300
Options (change) 3,490 2,250 610
Options (change) 3,246 2,093 485
Destination 995 995 820
Total Price $79,635 $112,145 $28,425
Total Invoice $74,131 $104,365 $27,220

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Jetta 1.8T SEL Premium
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $42,580
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $38,877
Model Year201820182017
ModelCLSCLSJetta
TrimCLS550AMG CLS63 S1.8T SEL Premium
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine402hp V8577hp V8170hp I4
TransmissionT9T7T6
DrivetrainRWDAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)610, 14610, 14?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/40-18255/35-19225/45-17
Total Price$79,635$112,145$28,425
Adjustments for Features-8,630-12,7300
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$71,005$99,415$28,425
Cost Above Minimum$0$28,410$0
Total Invoice$74,131$104,365$27,220
Adjustments for Features-8,034-11,8470
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$66,097$92,518$27,220
Cost Above Minimum$0$26,421$0

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Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz CLS vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Model Year201820182017
ModelCLSCLSJetta
TrimCLS550AMG CLS63 S1.8T SEL Premium
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1400  
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1200 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100
RWD$0  
AWD $1700 
FWD  $0
Accessories 
Proximity key  $250
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 
Blind spot collision prevention$150$150 
Collision preparation system, rear$100$100 
Cross-traffic collision intervention, rear  $100
Driver drowsiness monitor$150$150 
Knee airbag, driver$75$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75 
Lane departure warning$200$200 
Lane keeping assist$400$400 
Obstacle detection, front $150 
Obstacle detection, rear $250 
Pedestrian detection$50$50 
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0$0 
Rear side airbags$300$300 
Rollover sensor$50$50 
Secondary collision brake assist  $25
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100 
Vehicle health reports  $0
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder  $25
Rear seat pass-through  $100
Second-row low console$100$100 
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100 
Dual-zone climate control  $125
Residual heat$50$50 
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential $300 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150 
Raised top speed limiter $0 
Exterior 
Active grille shutters  $0
Black exterior trim (optional)$0  
Body kit $0 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25 
Painted brake calipers (optional) $0 
Infotainment 
CD changer, in-dash$325$325 
CD player  $125
DVD-compatible player$0$0 
In-vehicle Internet$150$150 
Media drive$15$15 
Mirrorlink support  $0
Navigation map updates, three years$0$0 
Surround sound$250$250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225 
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 
Chronometer $100 
Compass$0$0 
Cornering lights $50 
Fog light, rear$100$100 
Fog lights  $125
Headlight washers$50$50 
Interior ambient lighting  $150
Interior ambient lighting, configurable$150$150 
LED headlights$1000$1000 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25 
Steering-linked fog lights  $50
Steering-linked headlights  $150
Xenon HID headlights  $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates$100  
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200 
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
Memory system, driver seat$200$200 
Memory system, passenger seat$150$150 
Metal pedals$75$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 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, 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 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  
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$12,155$16,255$3,525
Value of Feature Adjustments$8,630$12,730$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-8,034-11,8470

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Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz CLS vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Model Year20182017
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 Weight4,159 lb.2,940 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

Night Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear spoiler200Yes
Special interior trim0No
Black exterior trim (optional)0No
Metal pedals75No
Total Requested20073%
Total Not Requested7527%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cross-traffic warning, rear100Yes
Collision preparation system, rear100No
Pedestrian detection50No
Lane keeping assist400No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Blind spot collision prevention150No
Lane departure warning200No
Total Requested100053%
Total Not Requested90047%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz CLS AMG CLS63 S

Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cross-traffic warning, rear100Yes
Collision preparation system, rear100No
Pedestrian detection50No
Lane keeping assist400No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Blind spot collision prevention150No
Lane departure warning200No
Total Requested100053%
Total Not Requested90047%

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