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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: $27,570

Volkswagen Jetta 1.8T SEL   
Difference: $30,615

Lowest Total Invoice: $26,342

Volkswagen Jetta 1.8T SEL   
Difference: $27,831

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20112011201120152015
ModelE-ClassE-ClassE-ClassJettaJetta
TrimE350E550E63 AMG1.8T SEL2.0T GLI SEL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $49,400 $57,100 $87,600 $25,380 $29,280
Base Invoice $45,942 $53,103 $81,468 $24,366 $28,109
Rear Seat Package 440 440      
Premium 1 Package 4,000 4,450 2,550    
Premium 2 Package 2,450 2,450 2,450    
Sport Package 0 0      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720 720      
Rear spoiler 300 300   375  
Wheel Package   0      
Lighting Package       995  
Rear Seat Package 409 409      
Premium 1 Package 3,720 4,139 2,372    
Premium 2 Package 2,279 2,279 2,279    
Sport Package 0 0      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 669 669      
Rear spoiler 279 279   300  
Wheel Package   0      
Lighting Package       856  
Options (change) 7,910 8,360 7,550 1,370 0
Options (change) 7,356 7,775 7,023 1,156 0
Destination 875 875 875 820 820
Gas Tax 0 0 1,700 0 0
Total Price $58,185 $66,335 $97,725 $27,570 $30,100
Total Invoice $54,173 $61,753 $91,066 $26,342 $28,929

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Jetta 1.8T SEL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $26,485
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $23,995
Model Year20112011201120152015
ModelE-ClassE-ClassE-ClassJettaJetta
TrimE350E550E63 AMG1.8T SEL2.0T GLI SEL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine268hp V6382hp V8518hp V8170hp I4210hp I4
TransmissionT7T7T7T6M6
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)610, 14610, 14610, 14400, 9400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/40-18245/40-18255/40-18225/45-17225/40-18
Total Price$58,185$66,335$97,725$27,570$30,100
Adjustments for Features-4,530-7,380-7,605-4000
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$53,655$58,955$90,120$27,170$30,100
Cost Above Minimum$0$5,300$36,465$0$2,930
Total Invoice$54,173$61,753$91,066$26,342$28,929
Adjustments for Features-4,218-6,870-7,087-3820
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$49,955$54,883$83,979$25,960$28,929
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,928$34,024$0$2,969

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

Model Year20112011201120152015
ModelE-ClassE-ClassE-ClassJettaJetta
TrimE350E550E63 AMG1.8T SEL2.0T GLI SEL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200$1200$1200  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1100 
6-speed manual    $150
RWD$0$0$0  
FWD   $0$0
Accessories 
Power trunk closer$350$350$350  
Remote app   $25$25
Remote window/roof operation$15$15$15  
Sunshade, rear, power$225$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
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system$0$0$0  
Cross-traffic warning, rear    $100
Driver drowsiness monitor$150$150$150  
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75  
Rollover sensor$50$50$50  
Vehicle health reports   $0$0
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment   $50$50
Console with shifter  $150$150$150
Console without shifter$150$150   
Overhead sunglass holder   $25$25
Storage compartment under front seat(s)$50$50$50  
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100$100  
Residual heat$50$50$50  
Exterior 
Active grille shutters   $0 
Body kit$0$0$0 $0
Bodyside moldings$75$75   
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25$25 $25
Painted brake calipers (optional)    $0
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming   $25$25
CD changer, in-dash$325$325$325  
CD player   $125$125
DVD-compatible player$0$0$0  
HD radio$50$50$50  
Media drive$15$15$15  
Surround sound$250$250$250  
Traffic information$25$25$25  
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100$100  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25$25   
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75$75  
Auto-dimming headlights$200$200$200  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150$150$150 $150
Chronometer  $100  
Compass$0$0$0  
Fog light, rear$100$100$100  
Fog lights   $125$125
Headlight washers$50$50$50  
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25$25  
Steering-linked fog lights   $50$50
Seats and Interior Trim 
Automatic seat bolsters, driver  $300  
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300$300  
Door sill trim plates$100$100$100  
Leather door panel trim $250$250  
Leather seating surfaces $900$900  
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat   $50$50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat   $50$50
Massage, driver seat  $100  
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$150$150  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150$150$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 thigh support length adjuster, driver 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$0
Wood trim$300$300$300  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500$500  
Adaptive dampers - mechanical$100    
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable $1000   
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200  
Rear air springs, auto-leveling  $350  
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0$0$0 $0
Transmission 
Launch control  $100  
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100$100  
Total Value of Features$6,155$9,005$9,230$2,025$1,625
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,530$7,380$7,605$400$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-4,218-6,870-7,087-3820

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

Model Year20112015
ModelE-ClassJetta
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase113.1 in104.4 in
Length191.7 in183.3 in
Width73.0 in70.0 in
Height57.7 in57.2 in
Curb Weight3,826 lb.2,860 lb.
Fuel Capacity21.1 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.9 in38.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.8 in55.2 in
Row 1 Legroom41.3 in41.2 in
Row 2 Headroom38.2 in37.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.9 in53.6 in
Row 2 Legroom35.8 in38.1 in
Cargo Volume15.9 ft315.7 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
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
HD radio50No
Media drive, large15No
iPod integration100Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Surround sound250No
Harman/Kardon, 610W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested130056%
Total Not Requested101544%
Premium 2 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power decklid350No
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested90060%
Total Not Requested60040%
Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Body kit0Yes
245/40ZR18 tires200No
Total Requested25056%
Total Not Requested20044%

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 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
HD radio50No
Media drive, large15No
iPod integration100Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Surround sound250No
Harman/Kardon, 610W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested130050%
Total Not Requested131550%
Premium 2 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power decklid350No
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested90060%
Total Not Requested60040%
Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Body kit0Yes
245/40ZR18 tires200No
Total Requested25056%
Total Not Requested20044%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz E-Class E63 AMG

Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
Media drive, large15No
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Total Requested80065%
Total Not Requested44035%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100No
Automatic seat bolsters, driver300No
Massage, driver seat100No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
Media drive, large15No
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Total Requested80046%
Total Not Requested94054%
Premium 2 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power decklid350No
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested90062%
Total Not Requested55038%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Jetta 1.8T SEL

Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Steering-linked fog lights50No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Total Requested80094%
Total Not Requested506%

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