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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: $28,285

Volkswagen Jetta 1.8T SEL Premium   
Difference: $96,510

Lowest Total Invoice: $27,105

Volkswagen Jetta 1.8T SEL Premium   
Difference: $89,024

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20182018201820182017
ModelG-ClassG-ClassG-ClassG-ClassJetta
TrimG550G550 4x4 SquaredAMG G63AMG G651.8T SEL Premium
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Base Price $123,600 $227,300 $142,800 $222,700 $26,995
Base Invoice $114,948 $211,389 $132,804 $207,111 $25,915
All-weather floor mats 200   200 200 235
Floor mats         235
All-weather floor mats 186   186 186 185
Floor mats         185
Options (change) 200 0 200 200 470
Options (change) 186 0 186 186 370
Destination 995 995 995 995 820
Total Price $124,795 $228,295 $143,995 $223,895 $28,285
Total Invoice $116,129 $212,384 $133,985 $208,292 $27,105

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Jetta 1.8T SEL Premium
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $86,375
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $79,593
Model Year20182018201820182017
ModelG-ClassG-ClassG-ClassG-ClassJetta
TrimG550G550 4x4 SquaredAMG G63AMG G651.8T SEL Premium
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Engine416hp V8416hp V8563hp V8621hp V12170hp I4
TransmissionT7T7T7T7T6
DrivetrainAWD w/4LAWD w/4LAWD w/4LAWD w/4LFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)450, 13450, 13450, 13450, 13?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)275/55-19325/55-22275/50-20295/40-21225/45-17
Total Price$124,795$228,295$143,995$223,895$28,285
Adjustments for Features-10,135-35,685-10,910-10,2600
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$114,660$192,610$133,085$213,635$28,285
Cost Above Minimum$0$77,950$18,425$98,975$0
Total Invoice$116,129$212,384$133,985$208,292$27,105
Adjustments for Features-9,431-33,198-10,152-9,5450
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$106,698$179,186$123,833$198,747$27,105
Cost Above Minimum$0$72,488$17,135$92,049$0

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

Model Year20182018201820182017
ModelG-ClassG-ClassG-ClassG-ClassJetta
TrimG550G550 4x4 SquaredAMG G63AMG G651.8T SEL Premium
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200$1200$1200$1200 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic    $1100
AWD w/low range$2200$2200$2200$2200 
FWD    $0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel$100$100$100$100 
Proximity key    $250
Remote window/roof operation$15$15$15$15 
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 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats    $0
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200$200$200$200 
Automatic braking, low-speed    $200
Cross-traffic collision intervention, rear    $100
Cross-traffic warning, rear    $100
Front side airbags    $350
Full-size spare tire$225$225$225$225 
Obstacle detection, front$150$150$150$150 
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250$250$250 
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
Trailer sway control$25$25$25$25 
Vehicle health reports    $0
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment    $50
Cargo cover$75$75$75$75 
Overhead sunglass holder    $25
Rear seat pass-through    $100
Climate Control 
Electrically heated windshield$250$250$250$250 
Rear wiper$175$175$175$175 
Residual heat$50$50$50$50 
Drivetrain 
Lockable center differential$150$150$150$150 
Lockable front differential$150$150$150$150 
Lockable rear differential$150$150$150$150 
Portal axles $25000   
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150 $150  
Exterior 
Active grille shutters    $0
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25$25 
Brush guard$500 $500  
Carbon fiber exterior trim (other) $100   
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275$275$275 
External spare tire shell$100$100$100$100 
Externally-mounted spare$0$0$0$0 
Metal accent plate, lower front fascia $0   
Painted brake calipers (optional)  $0$0 
Rear bumper protector$40$40$40$40 
Running boards$350$350$350$350 
Skid plates$150$150$150$150 
Tow hook(s), front$40$40$40$40 
Tow hook(s), rear$25$25$25$25 
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75$75$75 
Infotainment 
Aux input    $50
DVD-compatible player$0$0$0$0 
In-vehicle Internet$150$150$150$150 
Media drive$15$15$15$15 
Mirrorlink support    $0
Navigation map updates, three years$0$0$0$0 
Satellite radio    $200
Surround sound$250$250$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 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75$75$75 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150$150$150$150 
Compass$0$0$0$0 
Cornering lights$50$50$50$50 
Fog light, rear$100$100$100$100 
Headlight washers$50$50$50$50 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25$25$25 
Power-folding mirrors$50$50$50$50 
Steering-linked fog lights    $50
Steering-linked headlights    $150
Seats and Interior Trim 
All-weather floor mats$75 $75$75$75
Center armrest(s), second row    $50
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300$300$300$300 
Door sill trim plates$100$100   
Heated second row seats$200$200$200$200 
Illuminated door sill trim plates  $200$200 
Leather door panel trim$250 $250$250 
Leather seating surfaces$900$900$900$900 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 $150$150$150
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$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 seatback bolsters, driver seat$100$100$100$100 
Power seatback bolsters, 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
Synthetic suede door panel trim $250   
Synthetic suede headliner $650$650$650 
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces $0   
Synthetic suede steering wheel $150   
Upholstered instrument panel, leather$1000$1000$1000$1000 
Wood trim$300$300$300$300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500   
Alloy wheels$350$350$350 $350
Polished alloy wheels   $350 
Raised heavy-duty suspension $0   
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0$0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100$100$100 
Total Value of Features$14,210$39,760$14,985$14,335$4,075
Value of Feature Adjustments$10,135$35,685$10,910$10,260$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-9,431-33,198-10,152-9,5450

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

Model Year20182017
ModelG-ClassJetta
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase112.2 in104.4 in
Length187.6 in183.3 in
Width71.8 in70.0 in
Height76.9 in57.2 in
Curb Weight5,821 lb.2,940 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
40.3 ft315.7 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
75.1 ft315.7 ft3

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