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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: $30,050

Volkswagen Jetta GLI   
Difference: $29,225

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,821

Volkswagen Jetta GLI   
Difference: $26,366

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2012201220122014
ModelE-ClassE-ClassE-ClassJetta
TrimE350E550E63 AMGGLI
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $50,490 $59,790 $88,900 $24,535
Base Invoice $46,956 $55,605 $82,677 $23,553
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      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720 720    
Rear spoiler 300 300   375
Autobahn Package       2,290
Navigation Package       2,030
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      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 669 669    
Rear spoiler 279 279   300
Autobahn Package       2,200
Navigation Package       1,948
Options (change) 7,910 8,360 5,000 4,695
Options (change) 7,356 7,775 4,651 4,448
Destination 875 875 875 820
Total Price $59,275 $69,025 $94,775 $30,050
Total Invoice $55,187 $64,255 $88,203 $28,821

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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: $24,145
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $21,636
Model Year2012201220122014
ModelE-ClassE-ClassE-ClassJetta
TrimE350E550E63 AMGGLI
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine302hp V6402hp V8518hp V8210hp I4
TransmissionT7T7T7M6
DrivetrainRWDAWDRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)610, 14610, 14610, 14400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/40-18245/40-18255/35-19225/40-18
Total Price$59,275$69,025$94,775$30,050
Adjustments for Features-5,080-8,230-8,3050
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$54,195$60,795$86,470$30,050
Cost Above Minimum$0$6,600$32,275$0
Total Invoice$55,187$64,255$88,203$28,821
Adjustments for Features-4,730-7,661-7,7290
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$50,457$56,594$80,474$28,821
Cost Above Minimum$0$6,137$30,017$0

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

Model Year2012201220122014
ModelE-ClassE-ClassE-ClassJetta
TrimE350E550E63 AMGGLI
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200$1200$1200 
6-speed manual   $150
RWD$0 $0 
AWD $1700  
FWD   $0
Accessories 
Power trunk closer$350$350$350 
Remote app   $25
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 
Driver drowsiness monitor$150$150$150 
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75 
Rollover sensor$50$50$50 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment   $50
Console with shifter  $150$150
Console without shifter$150$150  
Overhead sunglass holder   $25
Storage compartment under front seat(s)$50$50$50 
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100$100 
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175$175 
Residual heat$50$50$50 
Variable intermittent wipers   $75
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop  $150 
Exterior 
Body kit$0$0$0 
Bodyside moldings$75$75  
Infotainment 
DVD-compatible player$0$0$0 
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 
Automatic headlights$125$125$125 
Chronometer  $100 
Cornering lights   $50
Fog light, rear$100$100$100 
Fog lights   $125
Headlight washers$50$50$50 
Interior ambient lighting$150$150$150 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25$25 
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
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat   $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat   $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 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
Synthetic leather seating surfaces$0  $0
Wood trim$300$300$300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical  $500 
Adaptive dampers - mechanical$100$100  
Alloy wheels$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 
Total Value of Features$6,555$9,705$9,780$1,475
Value of Feature Adjustments$5,080$8,230$8,305$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-4,730-7,661-7,7290

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

Model Year20122014
ModelE-ClassJetta
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase113.1 in104.4 in
Length191.7 in182.2 in
Width73.0 in70.0 in
Height57.7 in57.2 in
Curb Weight3,826 lb.2,805 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 ft315.5 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 camera200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
Media drive, large15No
Navigation system600Yes
Harman/Kardon, 610W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Satellite radio200Yes
Surround sound250No
HD radio50Yes
iPod integration100Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Total Requested135058%
Total Not Requested96542%
Premium 2 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power decklid350No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Proximity key250Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Total Requested90060%
Total Not Requested60040%
Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Body kit0No
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
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
Media drive, large15No
Navigation system600Yes
Harman/Kardon, 610W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Satellite radio200Yes
Surround sound250No
HD radio50Yes
iPod integration100Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Total Requested135052%
Total Not Requested126548%
Premium 2 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power decklid350No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Proximity key250Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Total Requested90060%
Total Not Requested60040%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz E-Class E63 AMG

Premium 2 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power decklid350No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Proximity key250Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Total Requested90062%
Total Not Requested55038%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Automatic seat bolsters, driver200No
Massage, driver seat100No
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
Media drive, large15No
Navigation system600Yes
Total Requested80052%
Total Not Requested74048%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Jetta GLI

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 compartment50No
225/40HR18 tires400No
Fender, 400W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested144064%
Total Not Requested80036%
Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Cornering lights50No
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested170097%
Total Not Requested503%

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