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

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Mercedes-Benz GLC vs. Volkswagen Jetta Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $25,950

Volkswagen Jetta SEL Premium   
Difference: $19,870

Lowest Total Invoice: $24,883

Volkswagen Jetta SEL Premium   
Difference: $17,800

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201820182018201820122012
ModelGLCGLCGLCGLCJettaJetta
TrimGLC300GLC350eAMG GLC43AMG GLC63SEL PremiumGLI
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $40,050 $49,990 $56,250 $69,900 $24,805 $23,745
Base Invoice $37,247 $46,491 $52,313 $65,007 $23,813 $22,795
Garmin Map Pilot 625 625 625 625    
Premium 1 Package 1,350 1,350        
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720 720 720 720    
Heated front seats 580 580        
Panoramic sunroof 1,500 1,500 1,500 1,500    
Wood trim     0 0    
Rear spoiler         375 375
Autobahn Package           2,050
Navigation system           900
Garmin Map Pilot 581 581 581 581    
Premium 1 Package 1,256 1,256        
Metallic paint (extra cost) 670 670 670 670    
Heated front seats 539 539        
Panoramic sunroof 1,395 1,395 1,395 1,395    
Wood trim     0 0    
Rear spoiler         300 300
Autobahn Package           1,968
Navigation system           864
Options (change) 4,775 4,775 2,845 2,845 375 3,325
Options (change) 4,441 4,441 2,646 2,646 300 3,132
Destination 995 995 995 995 770 770
Total Price $45,820 $55,760 $60,090 $73,740 $25,950 $27,840
Total Invoice $42,683 $51,927 $55,954 $68,648 $24,883 $26,697

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Jetta SEL Premium
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $12,440
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $10,898
Model Year201820182018201820122012
ModelGLCGLCGLCGLCJettaJetta
TrimGLC300GLC350eAMG GLC43AMG GLC63SEL PremiumGLI
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine241hp I4208hp I4 PiH362hp V6469hp V8170hp I5200hp I4
TransmissionT9T7T9T9T6M6
DrivetrainRWDAWDAWDAWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6?, 6640, 14400, 9400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/60-18235/60-18255/45-20265/45-20225/45-17225/40-18
Total Price$45,820$55,760$60,090$73,740$25,950$27,840
Adjustments for Features-8,155-10,405-12,590-13,990-7250
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$37,665$45,355$47,500$59,750$25,225$27,840
Cost Above Minimum$0$7,690$9,835$22,085$0$2,615
Total Invoice$42,683$51,927$55,954$68,648$24,883$26,697
Adjustments for Features-7,597-9,690-11,723-13,024-6950
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$35,086$42,237$44,231$55,624$24,188$26,697
Cost Above Minimum$0$7,151$9,145$20,538$0$2,509

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Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz GLC vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Model Year201820182018201820122012
ModelGLCGLCGLCGLCJettaJetta
TrimGLC300GLC350eAMG GLC43AMG GLC63SEL PremiumGLI
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1400 $1400$1400  
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1200    
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic    $1100 
6-speed manual     $150
RWD$0     
AWD $1700$1700$1700  
FWD    $0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100$100$100$100  
Power liftgate$350$350$350$350  
Remote app$25$25$25$25  
Remote climate control$25$25$25$25  
Remote start via app$75$75$75$75  
Remote window/roof operation$15$15$15$15  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual    $250$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$0
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  
Driver drowsiness monitor$150$150$150$150  
Forward collision warning$200$200$200$200  
Full-size spare tire    $225$225
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75$75  
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0$0$0$0  
Rearview camera$200$200$200$200  
Rollover sensor$50$50$50$50  
Tires, run-flat$150$150$150$150  
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100$100$100$100  
Trailer sway control$25$25$25$25  
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment     $50
Cargo cover$75$75$75$75  
Cargo net$40$40$40$40  
Console with shifter    $150$150
Console without shifter$150$150$150$150  
Rear seat pass-through    $100$100
Roof rails$250$250$250$250  
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100$100$100  
Automatic climate control, front$200$200$200$200 $200
Dual-zone climate control$125$125$125$125 $125
Heated washer fluid system  $50$50  
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15  $15$15
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175$175$175  
Rear air vents$100$100$100$100  
Rear wiper$175$175$175$175  
Variable intermittent wipers    $75$75
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential   $300  
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150$150$150$150  
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25$25$25 $25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275$275$275  
Metal accent plate, lower front fascia  $0$0  
Metal accent plate, lower rear fascia  $0$0  
Panoramic sunroof$1200$1200$1200$1200  
Sunroof    $900$900
Infotainment 
Aux input    $50$50
CD changer, in-dash    $325 
CD player$125$125$125$125 $125
HD radio$50$50$50$50$50 
In-vehicle Internet$150$150$150$150  
iPod integration    $100$100
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25$25$25  
Surround sound   $250  
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225$225$225  
Traffic 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 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75$75$75  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150$150$150$150  
Automatic headlights$125$125$125$125  
Boost gauge  $75$75  
Chronometer  $100$100  
Compass$0$0$0$0 $0
Fog light, rear$100$100$100$100  
Fog lights    $125$125
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only $750 $750  
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25$25$25  
Power-folding mirrors$50$50$50$50  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates$100$100$100$100  
Folding second row seats    $300$300
Manual height adjuster, driver seat    $50$50
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat    $50$50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat    $50$50
Memory system, driver seat$200$200$200$200  
Memory system, passenger seat  $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, driver seat$100$100$100$100  
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  
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100$100  
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100$100  
Power recliner, driver 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  
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100$100  
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100$100  
Power-folding second row seats$700$700$700$700  
Soft-touch instrument panel (optional)    $0$0
Synthetic suede inserts in seating surfaces  $450$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
Suggestive steering$0$0$0$0  
Transmission 
Launch control   $100  
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100$100$100  
Total Value of Features$11,345$13,595$15,780$17,180$3,915$3,190
Value of Feature Adjustments$8,155$10,405$12,590$13,990$725$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-7,597-9,690-11,723-13,024-6950

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Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz GLC vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Model Year20182012
ModelGLCJetta
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase113.1 in104.4 in
Length183.3 in182.2 in
Width74.4 in70.0 in
Height64.5 in57.2 in
Curb Weight3,892 lb.2,805 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.4 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.8 in38.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.3 in55.2 in
Row 1 Legroom40.8 in41.2 in
Row 2 Headroom38.5 in37.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.5 in53.6 in
Row 2 Legroom37.3 in38.1 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
20.5 ft315.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
56.5 ft315.5 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz GLC GLC300

Garmin Map Pilot
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
Total Requested60083%
Total Not Requested12517%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Satellite radio200Yes
AC power outlet100No
Proximity key250Yes
Blind spot warning system200No
Total Requested45060%
Total Not Requested30040%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz GLC GLC350e

Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Satellite radio200Yes
AC power outlet100No
Proximity key250Yes
Blind spot warning system200No
Total Requested45060%
Total Not Requested30040%
Garmin Map Pilot
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
Total Requested60083%
Total Not Requested12517%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz GLC AMG GLC43

Garmin Map Pilot
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
Total Requested60083%
Total Not Requested12517%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz GLC AMG GLC63

Garmin Map Pilot
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
Total Requested60083%
Total Not Requested12517%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Jetta GLI

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested850100%
Total Not Requested00%
Autobahn Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Synthetic leather seating surfaces0Yes
Heated windshield washer nozzles15Yes
Air-conditioned storage compartment50No
225/40HR18 tires400No
Fender, 400W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested144064%
Total Not Requested80036%

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