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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: $27,465

Volkswagen Jetta GLI   
Difference: $28,505

Lowest Total Invoice: $26,397

Volkswagen Jetta GLI   
Difference: $25,716

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2008200820082012
ModelE-ClassE-ClassE-ClassJetta
TrimE350 / E320E550E63 AMGGLI
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $51,200 $59,700 $85,300 $23,745
Base Invoice $47,616 $55,521 $79,329 $22,795
Rear Seat Package 350 350    
Premium I Package 2,410 2,860 1,710  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 710      
iPod integration 425 425 425  
Autobahn Package       2,050
Navigation system       900
Rear Seat Package 326 326    
Premium I Package 2,241 2,660 1,590  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 660      
iPod integration 395 395 395  
Autobahn Package       1,968
Navigation system       864
Options (change) 3,895 3,635 2,135 2,950
Options (change) 3,622 3,381 1,985 2,832
Destination 875 875 875 770
Gas Tax 0 1,000 2,100 0
Total Price $55,970 $65,210 $90,410 $27,465
Total Invoice $52,113 $60,777 $84,289 $26,397

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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: $23,790
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $21,326
Model Year2008200820082012
ModelE-ClassE-ClassE-ClassJetta
TrimE350 / E320E550E63 AMGGLI
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine268hp V6382hp V8507hp V8200hp I4
TransmissionT7T7T7M6
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)420, 12420, 12420, 12400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/45-17245/45-17245/40-18225/40-18
Total Price$55,970$65,210$90,410$27,465
Adjustments for Features-4,715-7,940-9,0650
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$51,255$57,270$81,345$27,465
Cost Above Minimum$0$6,015$30,090$0
Total Invoice$52,113$60,777$84,289$26,397
Adjustments for Features-4,390-7,400-8,4510
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$47,723$53,377$75,838$26,397
Cost Above Minimum$0$5,654$28,115$0

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

Model Year2008200820082012
ModelE-ClassE-ClassE-ClassJetta
TrimE350 / E320E550E63 AMGGLI
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200$1200$1200 
6-speed manual   $150
RWD$0$0$0 
FWD   $0
Accessories 
Proximity key   $250
Remote window/roof operation$15$15$15 
Sunshade, rear, power$225$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 
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system$0$0$0 
Full-size spare tire   $225
Rear side airbags$300$300$300 
Rollover sensor$50$50$50 
Temporary spare tire$150$150$150 
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder   $25
Rear seat pass-through$100$100 $100
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100$100 
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175$175 
Rear air vents$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 
Bluetooth audio streaming   $25
CD changer, in-dash$325$325$325 
CD player   $125
SD Card slot   $25
Surround sound$250$250$250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200$200 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25$25  
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75$75 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150$150$150 
Automatic headlights$125$125$125 
Chronometer  $100 
Compass   $0
Fog light, rear$100$100$100 
Interior ambient lighting$150$150$150 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25$25 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300$300 
Door sill trim plates$100$100$100 
Folding second row seats$300$300 $300
Leather door panel trim $250$250 
Leather seating surfaces $900$900 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150 $150
Manual height adjuster, driver seat   $50
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat   $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50$50 $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50$50  
Memory system, driver seat$200$200$200 
Memory system, passenger seat$150$150$150 
Metal pedals  $75$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$100 
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, driver seat$100$100$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100 
Power recliner, driver 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
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$300 
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$0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100 
Total Value of Features$7,015$10,240$11,365$2,300
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,715$7,940$9,065$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-4,390-7,400-8,4510

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

Model Year20082012
ModelE-ClassJetta
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase112.4 in104.4 in
Length191.0 in182.2 in
Width71.7 in70.0 in
Height58.4 in57.2 in
Curb Weight3,741 lb.2,805 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 ft315.5 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 I Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Navigation system600Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Total Requested110083%
Total Not Requested22517%

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%
Premium I Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Navigation system600Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Total Requested90063%
Total Not Requested52537%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz E-Class E63 AMG

Premium I Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Navigation system600Yes
Total Requested60053%
Total Not Requested52547%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Jetta GLI

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Proximity key250No
Total Requested60071%
Total Not Requested25029%
Autobahn Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Synthetic leather seating surfaces0Yes
Heated windshield washer nozzles15Yes
Air-conditioned storage compartment50Yes
225/40HR18 tires400No
Fender, 400W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested149067%
Total Not Requested75033%

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