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

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Mercedes-Benz GL vs. Volkswagen Jetta Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $28,025

Volkswagen Jetta 1.8T SEL   
Difference: $38,370

Lowest Total Invoice: $26,800

Volkswagen Jetta 1.8T SEL   
Difference: $35,009

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2009200920182018
ModelGLGLJettaJetta
TrimGL450 / GL320GL5501.8T SEL2.0T GLI
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $58,200 $81,300 $26,245 $29,545
Base Invoice $54,126 $75,609 $25,195 $28,362
Premium I Package 6,600      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720      
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     325  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)     130  
Floor mats     235 235
Door sill trim plates     240 240
Premium I Package 6,138      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 670      
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     270  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)     100  
Floor mats     185 185
Door sill trim plates     200 200
Options (change) 7,320 0 930 475
Options (change) 6,808 0 755 385
Destination 875 875 850 850
Total Price $66,395 $82,175 $28,025 $30,870
Total Invoice $61,809 $76,484 $26,800 $29,597

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mercedes-Benz GL vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Jetta 1.8T SEL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $30,900
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $28,068
Model Year2009200920182018
ModelGLGLJettaJetta
TrimGL450 / GL320GL5501.8T SEL2.0T GLI
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine335hp V8382hp V8170hp I4210hp I4
TransmissionT7T7T6S6
DrivetrainAWDAWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)440, 12440, 12400, 9400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)275/55-19295/40-21225/45-17225/40-18
Total Price$66,395$82,175$28,025$30,870
Adjustments for Features-7,995-12,320-5250
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$58,400$69,855$27,500$30,870
Cost Above Minimum$0$11,455$0$3,370
Total Invoice$61,809$76,484$26,800$29,597
Adjustments for Features-7,443-11,467-5020
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$54,366$65,017$26,298$29,597
Cost Above Minimum$0$10,651$0$3,299

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Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz GL vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Model Year2009200920182018
ModelGLGLJettaJetta
TrimGL450 / GL320GL5501.8T SEL2.0T GLI
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200$1200  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100 
6-speed automated manual   $1100
AWD$1700$1700  
FWD  $0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100$100  
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed  $850 
Cruise control$150$150 $150
Power flip-out rear side windows$125$125  
Power liftgate$350$350  
Remote app  $25$25
Remote window/roof operation$15$15  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250$250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350  
Universal garage door opener$100$100$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, low-speed  $200 
Blind spot warning system  $200$200
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system$0$0  
Cross-traffic collision intervention, rear  $100$100
Cross-traffic warning, rear  $100$100
Forward collision warning  $200 
Hill descent control$250$250  
Obstacle detection, front$150$150 $150
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250 $250
Rear side airbags$300$300  
Rollover sensor$50$50  
Secondary collision brake assist  $25$25
Side curtain airbags  $350$350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500$500  
Trailer sway control$25$25  
Vehicle health reports  $0$0
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment  $50$50
Cargo area partition net$40$40  
Cargo cover$75$75  
Cargo mat  $40$40
Console with shifter  $150$150
Console without shifter$150$150  
Overhead sunglass holder  $25$25
Rear seat pass-through  $100$100
Roof rails$250$250  
Climate Control 
Rear air vents$100 $100$100
Rear air vents with automatic controls $250  
Rear HVAC unit $400  
Rear wiper$175$175  
Residual heat$50$50  
Exterior 
Active grille shutters  $0 
Body kit   $0
Bodyside moldings$75$75  
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275  
Glass roof panel(s)$300$300  
Painted brake calipers (optional)   $0
Rear bumper protector$40$40  
Rear spoiler  $200$200
Running boards $350  
Wheel-lip moldings $75  
Infotainment 
Android Auto support  $100$100
App support  $0$0
Apple CarPlay support  $100$100
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25$25
CD changer, in-dash$325$325  
CD player  $125$125
DVD-compatible player$0$0  
iPod integration$100$100  
Media drive$15$15  
Mirrorlink support  $0$0
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25$25
Surround sound$250$250  
Traffic + travel information  $25$25
Traffic information$25$25  
USB port  $25$25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25$25  
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75  
Compass$0$0$0 
Cornering lights $50  
Fog light, rear$100$100  
Headlight washers $50  
Interior ambient lighting $150  
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25  
Power-folding mirrors$50$50  
Steering-linked headlights $150  
Xenon HID headlights $500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Heated second row seats $200  
Leather door panel trim $250  
Leather seating surfaces $900  
Leather seating surfaces, third-row seats $200  
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 $150$150
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat  $50$50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $50$50
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75  
Memory system, driver seat$200$200  
Memory system, passenger seat$150$150  
Metal pedals   $75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger 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  
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat $100  
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $100  
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat $100  
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100  
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100  
Power-folding third row seats$1000$1000  
Soft-touch instrument panel (optional)  $0$0
Synthetic leather seating surfaces$0 $0$0
Upholstered instrument panel$300$300  
Wood trim$300$300  
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel $150  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500  
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable$1000$1000  
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0
Transmission 
Launch control   $100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100 $100
Total Value of Features$12,310$16,635$4,840$4,315
Value of Feature Adjustments$7,995$12,320$525$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-7,443-11,467-5020

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Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz GL vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Model Year20092018
ModelGLJetta
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase121.1 in104.4 in
Length200.6 in183.3 in
Width76.0 in70.0 in
Height72.4 in57.2 in
Curb Weight5,281 lb.2,931 lb.
Fuel Capacity26.0 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.1 in38.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.3 in55.2 in
Row 1 Legroom40.3 in41.2 in
Row 2 Headroom40.6 in37.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room58.9 in53.6 in
Row 2 Legroom39.5 in38.1 in
Row 3 Headroom38.2 in0.0 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room50.5 in0.0 in
Row 3 Legroom34.2 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
14.3 ft315.7 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
43.8 ft315.7 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
83.3 ft315.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz GL GL450 / GL320

Premium I Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat50No
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Memory system, driver seat200No
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Satellite radio200Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Power liftgate350No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
AC power outlet100No
Surround sound250No
DVD-compatible player0No
Proximity key250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Power flip-out rear side windows125No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Traffic information25Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Cargo area partition net40No
Harman/Kardon, 440W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
HD radio50Yes
Media drive, large15No
iPod integration100Yes
SD Card slot25Yes
Total Requested210050%
Total Not Requested208050%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Jetta 1.8T SEL

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested250100%
Total Not Requested00%
Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Jetta 2.0T GLI

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

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