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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: $28,425

Volkswagen Jetta 1.8T SEL Premium   
Difference: $33,800

Lowest Total Invoice: $27,220

Volkswagen Jetta 1.8T SEL Premium   
Difference: $30,711

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2012201220122017
ModelE-ClassE-ClassE-ClassJetta
TrimE350E550E63 AMG1.8T SEL Premium
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $50,490 $59,790 $88,900 $26,995
Base Invoice $46,956 $55,605 $82,677 $25,915
Premium 1 Package 4,000 4,450 2,550  
Premium 2 Package 2,450 2,450 2,450  
Driver Assistance Package 2,950 2,950 2,950  
Rear Seat Package 440 440    
Rear spoiler 300 300   375
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720 720    
Floor mats       235
Premium 1 Package 3,720 4,139 2,372  
Premium 2 Package 2,279 2,279 2,279  
Driver Assistance Package 2,744 2,744 2,744  
Rear Seat Package 409 409    
Rear spoiler 279 279   300
Metallic paint (extra cost) 669 669    
Floor mats       185
Options (change) 10,860 11,310 7,950 610
Options (change) 10,100 10,519 7,395 485
Destination 875 875 875 820
Total Price $62,225 $71,975 $97,725 $28,425
Total Invoice $57,931 $66,999 $90,947 $27,220

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Jetta 1.8T SEL Premium
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $29,595
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $26,796
Model Year2012201220122017
ModelE-ClassE-ClassE-ClassJetta
TrimE350E550E63 AMG1.8T SEL Premium
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine302hp V6402hp V8518hp V8170hp I4
TransmissionT7T7T7T6
DrivetrainRWDAWDRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)610, 14610, 14610, 14?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/45-17245/40-18255/35-19225/45-17
Total Price$62,225$71,975$97,725$28,425
Adjustments for Features-4,205-7,355-7,4300
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$58,020$64,620$90,295$28,425
Cost Above Minimum$0$6,600$32,275$0
Total Invoice$57,931$66,999$90,947$27,220
Adjustments for Features-3,915-6,847-6,9150
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$54,016$60,152$84,032$27,220
Cost Above Minimum$0$6,136$30,016$0

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

Model Year2012201220122017
ModelE-ClassE-ClassE-ClassJetta
TrimE350E550E63 AMG1.8T SEL Premium
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200$1200$1200 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1100
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 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200$200$200 
Automatic braking, low-speed   $200
Blind spot collision prevention$150$150$150 
Cross-traffic collision intervention, rear   $100
Cross-traffic warning, rear   $100
Driver drowsiness monitor$150$150$150 
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75 
Lane departure prevention$150$150$150 
Lane departure warning$200$200$200 
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0$0$0 
Rollover sensor$50$50$50 
Secondary collision brake assist   $25
Vehicle health reports   $0
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 
Residual heat$50$50$50 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop  $150 
Exterior 
Active grille shutters   $0
Body kit $0$0 
Bodyside moldings$75$75  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25$25 
Infotainment 
Android Auto support   $100
App support   $0
Apple CarPlay support   $100
CD changer, in-dash$325$325$325 
CD player   $125
DVD-compatible player$0$0$0 
iPod integration$100$100$100 
Media drive$15$15$15 
Mirrorlink support   $0
SMS text-to-speech reader   $25
Surround sound$250$250$250 
Traffic + travel information   $25
Traffic information$25$25$25 
USB port   $25
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 
Chronometer  $100 
Compass$0$0$0 
Fog light, rear$100$100$100 
Fog lights   $125
Headlight washers$50$50$50 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25$25 
Steering-linked fog lights   $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
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat   $50
Massage, driver seat  $100 
Memory system, driver seat$200$200$200 
Memory system, passenger seat$150$150$150 
Metal pedals  $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
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 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0$0 
Transmission 
Launch control  $100 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100$100 
Total Value of Features$7,255$10,405$10,480$3,050
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,205$7,355$7,430$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,915-6,847-6,9150

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

Model Year20122017
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.2,940 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

Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Media drive, large15No
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Harman/Kardon, 610W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
iPod integration100Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Surround sound250No
HD radio50Yes
Total Requested147564%
Total Not Requested84036%
Premium 2 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power decklid350No
Proximity key250Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Total Requested90060%
Total Not Requested60040%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Lane departure warning system200No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Lane departure prevention system150No
Automatic braking, high-speed200No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Blind spot intervention150No
Total Requested110061%
Total Not Requested70039%
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%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz E-Class E550

Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Media drive, large15No
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Harman/Kardon, 610W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
iPod integration100Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Surround sound250No
HD radio50Yes
Total Requested147556%
Total Not Requested114044%
Premium 2 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power decklid350No
Proximity key250Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Total Requested90060%
Total Not Requested60040%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Lane departure warning system200No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Lane departure prevention system150No
Automatic braking, high-speed200No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Blind spot intervention150No
Total Requested110061%
Total Not Requested70039%
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%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz E-Class E63 AMG

Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Automatic seat bolsters, driver200No
Massage, driver seat100No
Media drive, large15No
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested92560%
Total Not Requested61540%
Premium 2 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power decklid350No
Proximity key250Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Total Requested90062%
Total Not Requested55038%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Lane departure warning system200No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Lane departure prevention system150No
Automatic braking, high-speed200No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Blind spot intervention150No
Total Requested110061%
Total Not Requested70039%

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