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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: $30,100

Volkswagen Jetta 2.0T GLI SEL   
Difference: $28,200

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,929

Volkswagen Jetta 2.0T GLI SEL   
Difference: $25,345

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20062006200620162016
ModelE-ClassE-ClassE-ClassJettaJetta
TrimE350 / E320E500E55Hybrid SEL Premium2.0T GLI SEL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $50,050 $58,400 $81,800 $31,120 $29,280
Base Invoice $46,547 $54,312 $76,074 $29,874 $28,109
Sunroof Package 1,500 1,500      
Lighting Package 990 990 990    
Obstacle detection, rear 1,100 1,100 1,100    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 690        
Bluetooth cell phone link 925 925 925    
Satellite radio 500 500 500    
Heated front seats 690 690      
Proximity key 1,080 1,080 1,080    
Sunroof Package 1,395 1,395      
Lighting Package 921 921 921    
Obstacle detection, rear 1,023 1,023 1,023    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 642        
Bluetooth cell phone link 860 860 860    
Satellite radio 465 465 465    
Heated front seats 642 642      
Proximity key 1,004 1,004 1,004    
Options (change) 7,475 6,785 4,595 0 0
Options (change) 6,952 6,310 4,273 0 0
Destination 775 775 775 820 820
Gas Tax 0 0 1,700 0 0
Total Price $58,300 $65,960 $88,870 $31,940 $30,100
Total Invoice $54,274 $61,397 $82,822 $30,694 $28,929

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Jetta 2.0T GLI SEL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $26,510
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $23,772
Model Year20062006200620162016
ModelE-ClassE-ClassE-ClassJettaJetta
TrimE350 / E320E500E55Hybrid SEL Premium2.0T GLI SEL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine268hp V6302hp V8469hp V8170hp I4 H210hp I4
TransmissionT7T7T5S7M6
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9?, 10420, 12?, 6400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-16245/45-17245/40-18225/45-17225/40-18
Total Price$58,300$65,960$88,870$31,940$30,100
Adjustments for Features-1,690-3,465-3,915-1,1250
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$56,610$62,495$84,955$30,815$30,100
Cost Above Minimum$0$5,885$28,345$715$0
Total Invoice$54,274$61,397$82,822$30,694$28,929
Adjustments for Features-1,573-3,225-3,649-1,0810
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$52,701$58,172$79,173$29,613$28,929
Cost Above Minimum$0$5,471$26,472$684$0

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

Model Year20062006200620162016
ModelE-ClassE-ClassE-ClassJettaJetta
TrimE350 / E320E500E55Hybrid SEL Premium2.0T GLI SEL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200$1200   
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1000  
7-speed automated manual   $1200 
6-speed manual    $150
RWD$0$0$0  
FWD   $0$0
Accessories 
Remote app   $25$25
Remote window/roof operation$15$15$15  
Sunshade, rear, power$225$225   
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual   $250$250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350$350  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Blind spot warning system   $200$200
Cross-traffic collision intervention, rear   $100$100
Cross-traffic warning, rear   $100$100
Rear side airbags$300$300$300  
Rearview camera   $200$200
Rollover sensor$50$50$50  
Secondary collision brake assist   $25$25
Tire-pressure monitor   $75$75
Vehicle health reports   $0$0
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder   $25$25
Rear seat pass-through   $100$100
Climate Control 
Rear air vents$100  $100$100
Rear air vents with automatic controls $250$250  
Rear dual-zone climate control $125$125  
Residual heat$50$50$50  
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop   $150 
Exterior 
Body kit  $0$0$0
Bodyside moldings$75$75$75  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25 $25
Painted brake calipers (optional)    $0
Rear spoiler   $200$200
Infotainment 
Android Auto support   $100$100
App support   $0$0
Apple CarPlay support   $100$100
Aux input   $50$50
Bluetooth audio streaming   $25$25
HD radio   $50$50
Mirrorlink support   $0$0
MP3-compatible player   $50$50
Navigation system   $600$600
SMS text-to-speech reader   $25$25
Surround sound  $250  
Traffic + travel information   $25$25
Voice control for nav and audio   $100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25$25$25  
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75$75  
Fog light, rear$100$100$100  
Headlight washers$50$50$50  
Large energy flow and fuel economy display   $25 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25$25  
Steering-linked headlights   $150$150
Tachometer$75$75$75 $75
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding second row seats   $300$300
Leather seating surfaces$900$900$900  
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat   $50$50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50$50 $50$50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50$50   
Memory system, driver seat$200$200$200  
Memory system, passenger seat$150$150$150  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $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, 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$0
Synthetic leather seating surfaces   $0$0
Wood trim$300$300$300  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500$500  
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable $1000$1000  
Alloy wheels$350$350 $350$350
Polished alloy wheels  $350  
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0 $0
Total Value of Features$5,365$7,140$7,590$4,800$3,675
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,690$3,465$3,915$1,125$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,573-3,225-3,649-1,0810

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

Model Year20062016
ModelE-ClassJetta
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase112.4 in104.4 in
Length189.7 in183.3 in
Width71.7 in70.0 in
Height57.0 in57.2 in
Curb Weight3,704 lb.2,940 lb.
Fuel Capacity21.1 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.1 in38.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.4 in55.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room52.4 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.9 in41.2 in
Row 2 Headroom37.8 in37.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.1 in53.6 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.8 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom35.6 in38.1 in
Cargo Volume15.9 ft315.7 ft3

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

Sunroof Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Total Requested90080%
Total Not Requested22520%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Steering-linked fog lights50Yes
Total Requested55092%
Total Not Requested508%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz E-Class E500

Sunroof Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Total Requested90080%
Total Not Requested22520%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Steering-linked fog lights50Yes
Total Requested55092%
Total Not Requested508%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz E-Class E55

Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Steering-linked fog lights50Yes
Total Requested55092%
Total Not Requested508%

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