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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: $32,080

Lowest Total Invoice: $26,342

Volkswagen Jetta 1.8T SEL   
Difference: $29,198

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201620162016201620152015
ModelE-ClassE-ClassE-ClassE-ClassJettaJetta
TrimE250 BlueTECE350E400AMG E63 S1.8T SEL2.0T GLI SEL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $52,650 $53,100 $63,100 $101,700 $25,380 $29,280
Base Invoice $48,965 $49,383 $58,683 $94,581 $24,366 $28,109
Premium 1 Package 4,180 4,180        
Lane departure warning 875 875   875    
Sport Package 0 0        
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720 720 720      
Rear spoiler 300 300 300   375  
Lighting Package         995  
Premium 1 Package 3,887 3,887        
Lane departure warning 814 814   814    
Sport Package 0 0        
Metallic paint (extra cost) 670 670 670      
Rear spoiler 279 279 279   300  
Lighting Package         856  
Options (change) 6,075 6,075 1,020 875 1,370 0
Options (change) 5,650 5,650 949 814 1,156 0
Destination 925 925 925 925 820 820
Total Price $59,650 $60,100 $65,045 $103,500 $27,570 $30,100
Total Invoice $55,540 $55,958 $60,557 $96,320 $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: $27,650
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $25,083
Model Year201620162016201620152015
ModelE-ClassE-ClassE-ClassE-ClassJettaJetta
TrimE250 BlueTECE350E400AMG E63 S1.8T SEL2.0T GLI SEL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine195hp I4 D302hp V6329hp V6577hp V8170hp I4210hp I4
TransmissionT7T7T7T7T6M6
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDAWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)610, 14610, 14?, 8610, 14400, 9400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/45-17245/40-18245/40-18255/35-19225/45-17225/40-18
Total Price$59,650$60,100$65,045$103,500$27,570$30,100
Adjustments for Features-4,830-4,830-6,605-13,405-4000
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$54,820$55,270$58,440$90,095$27,170$30,100
Cost Above Minimum$0$450$3,620$35,275$0$2,930
Total Invoice$55,540$55,958$60,557$96,320$26,342$28,929
Adjustments for Features-4,497-4,497-6,149-12,475-3820
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$51,043$51,461$54,408$83,845$25,960$28,929
Cost Above Minimum$0$418$3,365$32,802$0$2,969

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

Model Year201620162016201620152015
ModelE-ClassE-ClassE-ClassE-ClassJettaJetta
TrimE250 BlueTECE350E400AMG E63 S1.8T SEL2.0T GLI SEL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200$1200$1200$1200  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic    $1100 
6-speed manual     $150
RWD$0$0$0   
AWD   $1700  
FWD    $0$0
Accessories 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate   $100  
Power trunk closer   $350  
Proximity key  $250$250$250$250
Remote window/roof operation$15$15$15$15  
Semi-automated parking system   $500  
Sunshade, rear, power$225$225 $225  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual    $250$250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350$350$350  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200$200$200$200  
Automatic braking, low-speed$200$200$200$200  
Blind spot warning system$200$200$200$200 $200
Cross-traffic warning, rear     $100
Driver drowsiness monitor$150$150$150$150  
Forward collision warning$200$200$200$200  
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75$75  
Lane departure warning$200$200$200$200  
Obstacle detection, front   $150  
Obstacle detection, rear   $250  
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0$0$0$0  
Rollover sensor$50$50$50$50  
Temporary spare tire $150$150$150$150$150
Tires, run-flat$150     
Torque vectoring, brake-based   $100  
Vehicle health reports    $0$0
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment    $50$50
Console with shifter   $150$150$150
Console without shifter$150$150$150   
Overhead sunglass holder    $25$25
Storage compartment under front seat(s)$50$50$50$50  
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100$100$100  
Residual heat$50$50$50$50  
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential   $300  
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150$150$150$150  
Raised top speed limiter   $0  
Exterior 
Active grille shutters    $0 
Body kit$0$0$0$0 $0
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25$25$25 $25
Painted brake calipers (optional)   $0 $0
Infotainment 
App support$0$0$0$0  
Aux input    $50$50
DVD-compatible player$0$0$0$0  
HD radio$50$50$50$50  
In-vehicle Internet$150$150$150$150  
iPod integration    $100$100
Media drive$15$15$15$15  
Navigation map updates, three years$0$0$0$0  
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25$25$25  
Surround sound$250$250$250$250  
Telematics service, such as OnStar    $200$200
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225$225$225  
Traffic + travel information$25$25$25$25  
USB port$25$25$25$25  
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100$100$100  
Wi-Fi hotspot$50$50$50$50  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25$25$25   
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75$75$75  
Auto-dimming headlights   $200  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150$150$150$150 $150
Chronometer   $100  
Compass$0$0$0$0  
Cornering lights   $50  
Fog light, rear$100$100$100$100  
Fog lights    $125$125
Headlight washers   $50  
Interior ambient lighting    $150$150
Interior ambient lighting, configurable$150$150$150$150  
LED headlights   $1000  
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only$750$750$750   
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25$25$25  
Power-folding mirrors$50$50$50$50  
Steering-linked fog lights    $50$50
Steering-linked headlights   $150$150$150
Xenon HID headlights    $500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Automatic seat bolsters, driver   $300  
Cooled or ventilated front seats  $300$300  
Door sill trim plates$100$100$100   
Illuminated door sill trim plates   $200  
Leather door panel trim  $250$250  
Leather seating surfaces  $900$900  
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150$150 $150$150
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$200  
Memory system, passenger seat$150$150$150$150  
Metal pedals     $75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150$150$150  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150$150$150$150  
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100$100  
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat$50$50$50$50  
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50$50$50  
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100$100  
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100$100$100  
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat   $100  
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100$100  
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100$100  
Power-folding headrests, second row seats   $50  
Soft-touch instrument panel (optional)    $0$0
Synthetic leather seating surfaces$0$0  $0$0
Synthetic suede headliner   $650  
Synthetic suede steering wheel   $150  
Upholstered instrument panel  $300$300  
Wood trim$300$300$300$300  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical   $500  
Adaptive dampers - mechanical$100$100$100   
Alloy wheels$350$350 $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$0  $0
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)   $0  
Transmission 
Launch control   $100  
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100$100$100  
Total Value of Features$8,330$8,330$10,105$16,905$3,900$3,500
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,830$4,830$6,605$13,405$400$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-4,497-4,497-6,149-12,475-3820

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

Model Year20162015
ModelE-ClassJetta
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase113.2 in104.4 in
Length192.1 in183.3 in
Width73.0 in70.0 in
Height57.1 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 Volume16.4 ft315.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz E-Class E250 BlueTEC

Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Rearview camera200Yes
Surround sound250No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Heated front seats200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Harman/Kardon, 610W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Rear seat pass-through100Yes
Folding second row seats300Yes
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
Traffic + travel information25No
In-vehicle Internet150No
App support0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Media drive15No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Total Requested160055%
Total Not Requested131545%
Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Alloy wheels, optional design0No
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)25Yes
Sport front fascia (optional)0No
Sport rear fascia, e.g. diffuser (optional)0No
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Body kit0Yes
Total Requested275100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz E-Class E350

Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Rearview camera200Yes
Surround sound250No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Heated front seats200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Harman/Kardon, 610W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Rear seat pass-through100Yes
Folding second row seats300Yes
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
Traffic + travel information25No
In-vehicle Internet150No
App support0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Media drive15No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Total Requested160055%
Total Not Requested131545%
Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
245/40HR18 tires200No
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)25Yes
Sport front fascia (optional)0No
Sport rear fascia, e.g. diffuser (optional)0No
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Body kit0Yes
Total Requested27558%
Total Not Requested20042%

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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