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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: $31,320

Volkswagen Jetta 2.0T GLI   
Difference: $24,705

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,947

Volkswagen Jetta 2.0T GLI   
Difference: $22,228

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20182018201820182018
ModelE-ClassE-ClassE-ClassE-ClassJetta
TrimE300E400AMG E43AMG E63 S2.0T GLI
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $52,950 $58,900 $71,600 $104,400 $29,545
Base Invoice $49,244 $54,777 $66,588 $97,092 $28,362
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720 720 720 720  
Rear spoiler 350 350      
Blind spot warning system 550 550      
Satellite radio 460 460      
Sport Package   0      
Wood trim     0 0  
Floor mats         235
Door sill trim plates         240
Remote start         450
Metallic paint (extra cost) 670 670 670 670  
Rear spoiler 326 326      
Blind spot warning system 512 512      
Satellite radio 428 428      
Sport Package   0      
Wood trim     0 0  
Floor mats         185
Door sill trim plates         200
Remote start         350
Options (change) 2,080 2,080 720 720 925
Options (change) 1,936 1,936 670 670 735
Destination 995 995 995 995 850
Total Price $56,025 $61,975 $73,315 $106,115 $31,320
Total Invoice $52,175 $57,708 $68,253 $98,757 $29,947

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Jetta 2.0T GLI
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $21,340
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $19,094
Model Year20182018201820182018
ModelE-ClassE-ClassE-ClassE-ClassJetta
TrimE300E400AMG E43AMG E63 S2.0T GLI
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine241hp I4329hp V6396hp V6603hp V8210hp I4
TransmissionT9T9T9T9S6
DrivetrainRWDAWDAWDAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 8?, 8590, 13590, 13400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)x-245/45-18245/40-19265/35-20225/40-18
Total Price$56,025$61,975$73,315$106,115$31,320
Adjustments for Features-3,365-5,065-10,040-11,1900
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$52,660$56,910$63,275$94,925$31,320
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,250$10,615$42,265$0
Total Invoice$52,175$57,708$68,253$98,757$29,947
Adjustments for Features-3,134-4,716-9,347-10,4140
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$49,041$52,992$58,906$88,343$29,947
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,951$9,865$39,302$0

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

Model Year20182018201820182018
ModelE-ClassE-ClassE-ClassE-ClassJetta
TrimE300E400AMG E43AMG E63 S2.0T GLI
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1400$1400$1400$1400 
6-speed automated manual    $1100
RWD$0    
AWD $1700$1700$1700 
FWD    $0
Accessories 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate  $100$100 
Power trunk closer  $350$350 
Proximity key  $250$250$250
Remote climate control$25$25$25$25 
Remote start    $150
Remote start via app$75$75$75$75 
Remote window/roof operation$15$15$15$15 
Semi-automated parking system  $500$500 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual    $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350$350$350 
Universal garage door opener$100$100$100$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200$200$200$200 
Automatic braking, low-speed$200$200$200$200 
Cross-traffic collision intervention, rear    $100
Cross-traffic warning, rear  $100$100$100
Drift mode   $0 
Driver drowsiness monitor$150$150$150$150 
Forward collision warning$200$200$200$200 
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75$75 
Obstacle detection, front  $150$150$150
Obstacle detection, rear  $250$250$250
Pedestrian detection$50$50$50$50 
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0$0$0$0 
Rollover sensor$50$50$50$50 
Secondary collision brake assist    $25
Temporary spare tire    $150
Tires, run-flat$150$150$150$150 
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100$100$100$100 
Vehicle health reports    $0
Vehicle-to-X (V2X) communication$0$0$0$0 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment    $50
Cargo mat    $40
Console with shifter    $150
Console without shifter$150$150$150$150 
Rear seat pass-through    $100
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100$100$100 
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential   $300 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150$150$150$150 
Raised top speed limiter   $0 
Exterior 
Body kit $0$0$0$0
Painted brake calipers (optional)   $0$0
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0$0$0$0 
Aux input    $50
CD player    $125
In-vehicle Internet$150$150$150$150 
Media drive$15$15$15$15 
Mirrorlink support    $0
MP3-compatible player    $50
Navigation map updates, three years$0$0$0$0 
Near-field communications (NFC)  $25$25 
Surround sound  $250$250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar    $200
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225$225$225 
Wi-Fi hotspot$50$50$50$50 
Wireless charging station  $75$75 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25$25   
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75$75$75 
Boost gauge  $75$75 
Chronometer  $100$100 
Fog light, rear$100$100$100$100 
Fog lights    $125
Interior ambient lighting, configurable$150$150$150$150 
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display  $250$250 
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only$750$750$750$750 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25$25$25 
Power-folding mirrors$50$50$50$50 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats   $300 
Door sill trim plates$100$100  $100
Heated front seats  $200$200$200
Illuminated door sill trim plates  $200$200 
Leather seating surfaces   $900 
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat    $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat    $50
Memory system, driver seat$200$200$200$200 
Memory system, passenger seat$150$150$150$150 
Metal pedals  $75$75$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$100$100$100 
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100$100 
Soft-touch instrument panel (optional)    $0
Synthetic leather seating surfaces$0$0$0 $0
Synthetic suede inserts in seating surfaces  $450  
Upholstered instrument panel  $300$300 
Wood trim$300$300$300$300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical  $500$500 
Adaptive dampers - mechanical$100$100   
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable  $1000$1000 
Crosswind stabilization$50$50$50$50 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200$200$200 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0$0 $0
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)   $0 
Transmission 
Launch control   $100$100
Total Value of Features$7,355$9,055$14,030$15,180$3,990
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,365$5,065$10,040$11,190$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,134-4,716-9,347-10,4140

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

Model Year20182018
ModelE-ClassJetta
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase115.7 in104.4 in
Length193.8 in183.3 in
Width73.7 in70.0 in
Height57.8 in57.2 in
Curb Weight4,035 lb.2,931 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.4 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.4 in38.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.8 in55.2 in
Row 1 Legroom41.7 in41.2 in
Row 2 Headroom38.2 in37.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.1 in53.6 in
Row 2 Legroom36.2 in38.1 in
Cargo Volume13.1 ft315.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz E-Class E400

Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Body kit0Yes
Sport front fascia (optional)0No
Sport rear fascia, e.g. diffuser (optional)0No
245/45HR18 tires400No
Total Requested25038%
Total Not Requested40062%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Jetta 2.0T GLI

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%

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