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Mercedes-Benz G-Class vs. Volkswagen Jetta Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Mercedes-Benz G-Class vs. Volkswagen Jetta Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $30,870

Volkswagen Jetta 2.0T GLI   
Difference: $58,205

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,597

Volkswagen Jetta 2.0T GLI   
Difference: $53,304

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200820082018
ModelG-ClassG-ClassJetta
TrimG500G55 AMG2.0T GLI
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Base Price $88,200 $111,900 $29,545
Base Invoice $82,026 $104,067 $28,362
Floor mats     235
Door sill trim plates     240
Floor mats     185
Door sill trim plates     200
Options (change) 0 0 475
Options (change) 0 0 385
Destination 875 875 850
Total Price $89,075 $112,775 $30,870
Total Invoice $82,901 $104,942 $29,597

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Jetta 2.0T GLI
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $52,100
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $47,622
Model Year200820082018
ModelG-ClassG-ClassJetta
TrimG500G55 AMG2.0T GLI
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Engine292hp V8493hp V8210hp I4
TransmissionT7T5S6
DrivetrainAWD w/4LAWD w/4LFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 10?, 10400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)265/60-18285/55-18225/40-18
Total Price$89,075$112,775$30,870
Adjustments for Features-6,105-6,5300
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$82,970$106,245$30,870
Cost Above Minimum$0$23,275$0
Total Invoice$82,901$104,942$29,597
Adjustments for Features-5,682-6,0760
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$77,219$98,866$29,597
Cost Above Minimum$0$21,647$0

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

Model Year200820082018
ModelG-ClassG-ClassJetta
TrimG500G55 AMG2.0T GLI
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200  
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1000 
6-speed automated manual  $1100
AWD w/low range$2200$2200 
FWD  $0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel$100$100 
Proximity key  $250
Remote app  $25
Remote window/roof operation$15$15 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350 
Universal garage door opener$100$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0
Blind spot warning system  $200
Cross-traffic collision intervention, rear  $100
Cross-traffic warning, rear  $100
Front side airbags  $350
Full-size spare tire$225$225 
Obstacle detection, front  $150
Rollover sensor$50$50 
Secondary collision brake assist  $25
Temporary spare tire  $150
Vehicle health reports  $0
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment  $50
Cargo cover$75$75 
Cargo mat  $40
Overhead sunglass holder  $25
Rear seat pass-through  $100
Climate Control 
Electrically heated windshield$250$250 
Rear wiper$175$175 
Residual heat$50$50 
Drivetrain 
Lockable center differential$150$150 
Lockable front differential$150$150 
Lockable rear differential$150$150 
Exterior 
Body kit  $0
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25
Brush guard $500 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275 
External spare tire shell$100$100 
Externally-mounted spare$0$0 
Painted brake calipers (optional)  $0
Rear bumper protector$40$40 
Rear spoiler  $200
Running boards$350$350 
Skid plates$150$150 
Tow hook(s), front$40$40 
Tow hook(s), rear$25$25 
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75 
Infotainment 
Android Auto support  $100
App support  $0
Apple CarPlay support  $100
Audio controls on steering wheel  $125
Aux input  $50
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25
CD changer, remote$200$200 
HD radio  $50
Mirrorlink support  $0
MP3-compatible player  $50
Satellite radio  $200
SD Card slot  $25
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25
Surround sound$250$250 
Traffic + travel information  $25
USB port  $25
Voice control for nav and audio  $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75 
Compass$0$0 
Cornering lights$50$50 
Fog light, rear$100$100 
Headlight washers$50$50 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25 
Xenon HID headlights$500$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row  $50
Door sill trim plates$100 $100
Heated second row seats$200$200 
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200 
Leather door panel trim$250$250 
Leather seating surfaces$900$900 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel  $150
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat  $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $50
Memory system, driver seat$200$200 
Memory system, passenger seat$150$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat$50$50 
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100 
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat$100$100 
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Soft-touch instrument panel (optional)  $0
Synthetic leather seating surfaces  $0
Wood trim$300$300 
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0$0
Transmission 
Launch control  $100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100
Total Value of Features$10,745$11,170$4,640
Value of Feature Adjustments$6,105$6,530$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-5,682-6,0760

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

Model Year20082018
ModelG-ClassJetta
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase112.2 in104.4 in
Length185.6 in183.3 in
Width71.3 in70.0 in
Height77.8 in57.2 in
Curb Weight5,546 lb.2,931 lb.
Fuel Capacity25.4 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom42.2 in38.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room53.7 in55.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room51.5 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom52.5 in41.2 in
Row 2 Headroom40.0 in37.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.3 in53.6 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.9 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom41.9 in38.1 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
45.2 ft315.7 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
79.5 ft315.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Volkswagen Jetta 2.0T GLI

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

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