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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: $30,120

Volkswagen Jetta GLI   
Difference: $28,985

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,005

Volkswagen Jetta GLI   
Difference: $27,026

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20132013201320132008
ModelE-ClassE-ClassE-ClassE-ClassJetta
TrimE350E400 HybridE550E63 AMGGLI
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $51,000 $55,800 $60,400 $89,800 $24,300
Base Invoice $47,430 $51,894 $56,172 $83,514 $22,659
Rear Seat Package 440 440 440    
Premium 1 Package 4,000 4,000      
Sport Package 0        
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720 720 720    
Rear side airbags 420 420 420 420 350
Leather seating surfaces 1,620 1,620      
Autobahn Package         3,020
Navigation system         1,800
iPod integration         0
Rear Seat Package 409 409 409    
Premium 1 Package 3,720 3,720      
Sport Package 0        
Metallic paint (extra cost) 669 669 669    
Rear side airbags 391 391 391 391 310
Leather seating surfaces 1,507 1,507      
Autobahn Package         2,797
Navigation system         1,589
iPod integration         0
Options (change) 7,200 7,200 1,580 420 5,170
Options (change) 6,696 6,696 1,469 391 4,696
Destination 905 905 905 905 650
Total Price $59,105 $63,905 $62,885 $91,125 $30,120
Total Invoice $55,031 $59,495 $58,546 $84,810 $28,005

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Jetta GLI
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $23,280
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $21,714
Model Year20132013201320132008
ModelE-ClassE-ClassE-ClassE-ClassJetta
TrimE350E400 HybridE550E63 AMGGLI
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine302hp V6302hp V6 H402hp V8518hp V8200hp I4
TransmissionT7T7T7T7M6
DrivetrainRWDRWDAWDRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)610, 14610, 14?, 8610, 14250, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/40-18245/45-17245/40-18255/35-19225/45-17
Total Price$59,105$63,905$62,885$91,125$30,120
Adjustments for Features-5,705-5,705-5,290-9,4800
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$53,400$58,200$57,595$81,645$30,120
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,800$4,195$28,245$0
Total Invoice$55,031$59,495$58,546$84,810$28,005
Adjustments for Features-5,312-5,311-4,925-8,8230
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$49,719$54,184$53,621$75,987$28,005
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,465$3,902$26,268$0

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

Model Year20132013201320132008
ModelE-ClassE-ClassE-ClassE-ClassJetta
TrimE350E400 HybridE550E63 AMGGLI
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200$1200$1200$1200 
6-speed manual    $150
RWD$0$0 $0 
AWD  $1700  
FWD    $0
Accessories 
Power trunk closer   $350 
Proximity key   $250 
Remote app$25$25$25$25 
Remote window/roof operation$15$15$15$15 
Sunshade, rear, power$225$225 $225 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual    $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350$350$350 
Universal garage door opener$100$100$100$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system$0$0$0$0 
Driver drowsiness monitor$150$150$150$150 
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75$75 
Rearview camera$200$200 $200 
Rollover sensor$50$50$50$50 
Temporary spare tire$150 $150$150$150
Tires, run-flat $150   
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment    $50
Console with shifter   $150$150
Console without shifter$150$150$150  
Overhead sunglass holder    $25
Storage compartment under front seat(s)$50$50$50$50 
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100$100$100 
Automatic climate control, front$200$200$200$200 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125$125$125 
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175$175$175 
Residual heat$50$50$50$50 
Variable intermittent wipers    $75
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop   $150 
Exterior 
Body kit$0 $0$0 
Body kit (gray/black)    $0
Bodyside moldings$75$75$75  
Rear spoiler   $200 
Infotainment 
App support$0$0 $0 
Aux input$50$50$50$50 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25$25$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100$100$100 
CD changer, in-dash$325$325$325$325 
CD player    $125
DVD-compatible player$0$0$0$0 
HD radio$50$50 $50 
In-vehicle Internet$150$150 $150 
iPod integration$100$100 $100$100
Media drive$15$15 $15 
MP3-compatible player$50$50$50$50 
Navigation system$600$600 $600$600
Satellite radio$200$200 $200$200
SD Card slot$25$25$25$25 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25$25$25 
Surround sound$250$250 $250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225$225$225 
Traffic + travel information$25$25 $25 
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100 $100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25$25$25  
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75$75$75 
Auto-dimming headlights   $200 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150$150$150$150 
Automatic headlights$125$125$125$125 
Chronometer   $100 
Fog light, rear$100$100$100$100 
Fog lights    $125
Headlight washers   $50 
Interior ambient lighting$150$150$150$150 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25$25$25 
Steering-linked headlights   $150 
Xenon HID headlights   $500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim    $100
Automatic seat bolsters, driver   $300 
Cooled or ventilated front seats   $300 
Heated front seats$200$200 $200$200
Leather door panel trim$250$250$250$250 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat    $50
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat    $50
Massage, driver seat   $100 
Memory system, driver seat$200$200$200$200 
Memory system, passenger seat$150$150$150$150 
Metal pedals   $75$75
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100$100 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100$100 
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat$50$50$50$50 
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50$50$50 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100$100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100$100$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100$100$100 
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat   $100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100$100 
Power-folding headrests, second row seats$50$50$50$50 
Wood trim$300$300$300$300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical   $500 
Adaptive dampers - mechanical$100$100$100  
Alloy wheels$350$350 $350$350
Electronic systems calibration selector   $200 
Performance steering system (optional)   $0 
Polished alloy wheels  $350  
Rear air springs, auto-leveling   $350 
Transmission 
Launch control   $100 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100$100$100 
Total Value of Features$9,030$9,030$8,615$12,805$3,325
Value of Feature Adjustments$5,705$5,705$5,290$9,480$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-5,312-5,311-4,925-8,8230

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

Model Year20132008
ModelE-ClassJetta
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase113.1 in101.5 in
Length191.7 in179.3 in
Width73.0 in70.1 in
Height57.7 in57.4 in
Curb Weight3,826 lb.3,231 lb.
Fuel Capacity21.1 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.9 in38.5 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.8 in54.8 in
Row 1 Legroom41.3 in41.2 in
Row 2 Headroom38.2 in37.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.9 in53.1 in
Row 2 Legroom35.8 in35.4 in
Cargo Volume15.9 ft316.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz E-Class E350

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 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Rearview camera200No
Harman/Kardon, 610W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
iPod integration100Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Surround sound250No
HD radio50No
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25No
In-vehicle Internet150No
App support0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Total Requested110045%
Total Not Requested136555%
Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Body kit0No
245/40ZR18 tires200No
Total Requested25056%
Total Not Requested20044%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz E-Class E400 Hybrid

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 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Rearview camera200No
Harman/Kardon, 610W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
iPod integration100Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Surround sound250No
HD radio50No
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25No
In-vehicle Internet150No
App support0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Total Requested110045%
Total Not Requested136555%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz E-Class E550

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%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Jetta GLI

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, remote-125No
Total Requested600126%
Total Not Requested-125-26%
Autobahn Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Front seat active head restraints0Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Heated windshield washer nozzles15Yes
Unbranded, 250W, 10 speakers350No
Total Requested221586%
Total Not Requested35014%

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