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

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

Lowest Total Price: $28,890

Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen TDI   
Difference: $31,480

Lowest Total Invoice: $27,764

Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen TDI   
Difference: $28,441

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200820082012
ModelE-ClassE-ClassJetta SportWagen
TrimE350 / E320E63 AMGTDI
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Base Price $55,950 $86,050 $25,540
Base Invoice $52,034 $80,026 $24,517
Premium I Package 2,410 1,710  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 710    
iPod integration 425 425  
Navigation system     830
Panoramic sunroof     1,750
Premium I Package 2,241 1,590  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 660    
iPod integration 395 395  
Navigation system     796
Panoramic sunroof     1,681
Options (change) 3,545 2,135 2,580
Options (change) 3,296 1,985 2,477
Destination 875 875 770
Gas Tax 0 2,600 0
Total Price $60,370 $91,660 $28,890
Total Invoice $56,205 $85,486 $27,764

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen TDI
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $24,350
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $21,803
Model Year200820082012
ModelE-ClassE-ClassJetta SportWagen
TrimE350 / E320E63 AMGTDI
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Engine268hp V6507hp V8140hp I4 D
TransmissionT5T7M6
DrivetrainAWDRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)420, 12420, 12?, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/45-17245/40-18225/45-17
Total Price$60,370$91,660$28,890
Adjustments for Features-7,130-9,2800
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$53,240$82,380$28,890
Cost Above Minimum$0$29,140$0
Total Invoice$56,205$85,486$27,764
Adjustments for Features-6,638-8,6550
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$49,567$76,831$27,764
Cost Above Minimum$0$27,264$0

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

Model Year200820082012
ModelE-ClassE-ClassJetta SportWagen
TrimE350 / E320E63 AMGTDI
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000  
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1200 
6-speed manual  $150
AWD$1700  
RWD $0 
FWD  $0
Accessories 
AC power outlet  $100
Power liftgate$350$350 
Proximity key  $250
Remote window/roof operation$15$15 
Sunshades, second row$125$125 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350 
Universal garage door opener$100$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system$0$0 
Rear side airbags$300$300 
Rollover sensor$50$50 
Cargo Management 
Aluminum roof rails$250$250 
Cargo area partition net$40$40 
Rear seat pass-through  $100
Roof rails  $250
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100 
Automatic climate control, front$200$200 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125 
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175 
Rear air vents$100 $100
Rear air vents with automatic controls $250 
Rear dual-zone climate control $125 
Residual heat$50$50 
Variable intermittent wipers  $75
Exterior 
Body kit $0 
Bodyside moldings$75$75 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25
Panoramic sunroof  $1200
Sunroof$900$900 
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25
HD radio  $50
SD Card slot  $25
Surround sound$250$250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25  
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150$150 
Automatic headlights$125$125 
Chronometer $100 
Compass  $0
Fog light, rear$100$100 
Fog lights$125$125 
Interior ambient lighting$150$150 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300 
Door sill trim plates$100$100 
Folding passenger seat$150  
Folding third row seats$600  
Leather door panel trim $250 
Leather seating surfaces $900 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 $150
Manual height adjuster, driver seat  $50
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat  $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50 $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50 $50
Memory system, driver seat$200$200 
Memory system, passenger seat$150$150 
Metal pedals $75 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150 
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
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, driver seat$100$100 
Power height adjuster, 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 
Rear-facing third row seats$0  
Synthetic leather seating surfaces$0 $0
Synthetic suede headliner $650 
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces $0 
Synthetic suede steering wheel $150 
Wood trim$300$300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500 
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable $1000 
Alloy wheels$350 $350
Polished alloy wheels $350 
Rear air springs, auto-leveling$350  
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100 
Total Value of Features$10,430$12,580$3,300
Value of Feature Adjustments$7,130$9,280$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-6,638-8,6550

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

Model Year20082012
ModelE-ClassJetta SportWagen
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Wheelbase112.4 in101.5 in
Length192.3 in179.3 in
Width71.7 in70.1 in
Height59.3 in59.2 in
Curb Weight4,046 lb.3,229 lb.
Fuel Capacity21.1 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.6 in38.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.4 in54.8 in
Row 1 Hip Room52.4 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.9 in41.1 in
Row 2 Headroom37.7 in38.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.1 in53.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.8 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom35.6 in35.5 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
24.4 ft332.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
68.9 ft366.9 ft3

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

Premium I Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshades, second row125No
Navigation system600Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Total Requested110090%
Total Not Requested12510%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz E-Class E63 AMG

Premium I Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Sunshades, second row125No
Navigation system600Yes
Total Requested60059%
Total Not Requested42541%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen TDI

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Proximity key250No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested60069%
Total Not Requested27531%
Panoramic sunroof
FeatureValueRequested?
Panoramic sunroof1200No
225/45HR17 tires400No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested1600100%

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