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

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Mercedes-Benz E-Class vs. Volkswagen Jetta Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $29,255

Volkswagen Jetta 2.0T   
Difference: $28,500

Lowest Total Invoice: $26,867

Volkswagen Jetta 2.0T   
Difference: $26,901

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2006200620062006
ModelE-ClassE-ClassE-ClassJetta
TrimE350 / E320E500E552.0T
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $50,050 $58,400 $81,800 $23,590
Base Invoice $46,547 $54,312 $76,074 $21,702
Rear Seat Package 300 300    
Premium Package 2,950 3,550    
Leather upholstery, extended coverage 1,500      
Lighting Package 990 990 990  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 690      
Satellite radio 500 500 500  
CD changer, in-dash     430  
Package 2       2,885
Navigation system       1,800
Rear side airbags       350
Rear Seat Package 279 279    
Premium Package 2,744 3,302    
Leather upholstery, extended coverage 1,395      
Lighting Package 921 921 921  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 642      
Satellite radio 465 465 465  
CD changer, in-dash     400  
Package 2       2,636
Navigation system       1,589
Rear side airbags       310
Options (change) 6,930 5,340 1,920 5,035
Options (change) 6,446 4,967 1,786 4,535
Destination 775 775 775 630
Gas Tax 0 0 1,700 0
Total Price $57,755 $64,515 $86,195 $29,255
Total Invoice $53,768 $60,054 $80,335 $26,867

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mercedes-Benz E-Class vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Jetta 2.0T
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $25,410
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $24,024
Model Year2006200620062006
ModelE-ClassE-ClassE-ClassJetta
TrimE350 / E320E500E552.0T
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine268hp V6302hp V8469hp V8200hp I4
TransmissionT7T7T5M6
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)420, 12420, 12420, 12?, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-16245/45-17245/40-18225/45-17
Total Price$57,755$64,515$86,195$29,255
Adjustments for Features-3,090-4,865-4,0650
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$54,665$59,650$82,130$29,255
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,985$27,465$0
Total Invoice$53,768$60,054$80,335$26,867
Adjustments for Features-2,877-4,529-3,7890
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$50,891$55,525$76,546$26,867
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,634$25,655$0

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Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz E-Class vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Model Year2006200620062006
ModelE-ClassE-ClassE-ClassJetta
TrimE350 / E320E500E552.0T
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200$1200  
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1000 
6-speed manual   $150
RWD$0$0$0 
FWD   $0
Accessories 
AC power outlet   $100
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 
Universal garage door opener$100$100$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Rollover sensor$50$50$50 
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder   $25
Rear seat pass-through$100$100 $100
Climate Control 
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175$175 
Rear air vents$100  $100
Rear air vents with automatic controls $250$250 
Rear dual-zone climate control $125$125 
Residual heat$50$50$50 
Variable intermittent wipers   $75
Exterior 
Body kit  $0 
Bodyside moldings$75$75$75 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25$25
Infotainment 
CD changer, in-dash$325$325$325 
CD changer, remote   $200
CD player   $125
MP3-compatible player   $50
Navigation system$600$600 $600
Surround sound$250$250$250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200$200 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25$25$25 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75$75 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150$150$150 
Automatic headlights$125$125$125 
Compass   $0
Fog light, rear$100$100$100 
Fog lights$125$125$125 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25$25 
Steering-linked fog lights$50$50$50 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding passenger seat   $150
Folding second row seats$300$300 $300
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat   $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50$50  
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50$50 $50
Memory system, passenger seat$150$150$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $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 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, passenger seat$100$100$100 
Power-folding headrests, second row seats$50$50$50 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500$500 
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable $1000$1000 
Alloy wheels$350$350 $350
Polished alloy wheels  $350 
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0 
Total Value of Features$5,940$7,715$6,915$2,850
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,090$4,865$4,065$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,877-4,529-3,7890

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Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz E-Class vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Model Year20062006
ModelE-ClassJetta
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase112.4 in101.5 in
Length189.7 in179.3 in
Width71.7 in70.1 in
Height57.0 in57.4 in
Curb Weight3,704 lb.3,260 lb.
Fuel Capacity21.1 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.1 in38.5 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.4 in54.8 in
Row 1 Hip Room52.4 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.9 in41.2 in
Row 2 Headroom37.8 in37.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.1 in53.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.8 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom35.6 in35.4 in
Cargo Volume15.9 ft316.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz E-Class E350 / E320

Rear Seat Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
Folding second row seats300Yes
Rear seat pass-through100Yes
Total Requested40080%
Total Not Requested10020%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Surround sound250No
Harman/Kardon, 420W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Sunroof900Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Total Requested190070%
Total Not Requested82530%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Steering-linked fog lights50No
Total Requested55092%
Total Not Requested508%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz E-Class E500

Rear Seat Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
Folding second row seats300Yes
Rear seat pass-through100Yes
Total Requested40080%
Total Not Requested10020%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Surround sound250No
Harman/Kardon, 420W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Sunroof900Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Total Requested190070%
Total Not Requested82530%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Steering-linked fog lights50No
Total Requested55092%
Total Not Requested508%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz E-Class E55

Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Steering-linked fog lights50No
Total Requested55092%
Total Not Requested508%

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
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Total Requested262587%
Total Not Requested40013%

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