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

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Mercedes-Benz GLE vs. Volkswagen Jetta Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $28,475

Volkswagen Jetta 1.8T SEL   
Difference: $29,340

Lowest Total Invoice: $27,150

Volkswagen Jetta 1.8T SEL   
Difference: $26,688

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201820182018201820182018
ModelGLEGLEGLEGLEGLEJetta
TrimGLE350AMG GLE43GLE550eAMG GLE63AMG GLE63 S1.8T SEL
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Base Price $52,200 $67,750 $66,700 $102,550 $109,700 $26,245
Base Invoice $48,546 $63,008 $62,031 $95,372 $102,021 $25,195
Premium 1 Package 3,900          
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720 720 720      
Premium 3 Package       2,890 2,890  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror           325
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)           130
Floor mats           235
Door sill trim plates           240
Remote start           450
Premium 1 Package 3,627          
Metallic paint (extra cost) 670 670 670      
Premium 3 Package       2,688 2,688  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror           270
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)           100
Floor mats           185
Door sill trim plates           200
Remote start           350
Options (change) 4,620 720 720 2,890 2,890 1,380
Options (change) 4,297 670 670 2,688 2,688 1,105
Destination 995 995 995 995 995 850
Gas Tax 0 0 -4,085 0 0 0
Total Price $57,815 $69,465 $64,330 $106,435 $113,585 $28,475
Total Invoice $53,838 $64,673 $59,611 $99,055 $105,704 $27,150

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Jetta 1.8T SEL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $25,535
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $23,145
Model Year201820182018201820182018
ModelGLEGLEGLEGLEGLEJetta
TrimGLE350AMG GLE43GLE550eAMG GLE63AMG GLE63 S1.8T SEL
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Engine302hp V6385hp V6329hp V6 PiH550hp V8577hp V8170hp I4
TransmissionT7T9T7T7T7T6
DrivetrainRWDAWDAWDAWDAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)830, 14830, 14830, 14830, 14830, 14400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/50-19265/45-20255/50-19265/45-20295/35-21225/45-17
Total Price$57,815$69,465$64,330$106,435$113,585$28,475
Adjustments for Features-3,805-7,480-7,305-14,180-14,8300
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$54,010$61,985$57,025$92,255$98,755$28,475
Cost Above Minimum$0$7,975$3,015$38,245$44,745$0
Total Invoice$53,838$64,673$59,611$99,055$105,704$27,150
Adjustments for Features-3,543-6,964-6,769-13,197-13,8010
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$50,295$57,709$52,842$85,858$91,903$27,150
Cost Above Minimum$0$7,414$2,547$35,563$41,608$0

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Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz GLE vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Model Year201820182018201820182018
ModelGLEGLEGLEGLEGLEJetta
TrimGLE350AMG GLE43GLE550eAMG GLE63AMG GLE63 S1.8T SEL
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200 $1200$1200$1200 
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1400    
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic     $1100
RWD$0     
AWD $1700$1700$1700$1700 
FWD     $0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100$100$100$100$100 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed   $850$850$850
Cruise control$150$150$150   
Heated / cooled cup holders, front row   $75$75 
Power liftgate$350$350$350$350$350 
Remote climate control$25$25$25$25$25 
Remote start     $150
Remote start via app$75$75$75$75$75 
Remote window/roof operation$15$15$15$15$15 
Semi-automated parking system   $500$500 
Sunshades, second row   $125$125 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual     $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350$350$350$350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Around view cameras   $500$500 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200$200$200$200$200 
Blind spot collision prevention   $150$150 
Collision preparation system, rear   $100$100 
Cross-traffic collision intervention, rear     $100
Cross-traffic detection for collision preparation system   $0$0 
Cross-traffic warning, rear   $100$100$100
Driver drowsiness monitor$150$150$150$150$150 
Hill descent control$250$250$250$250$250 
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75$75$75 
Lane departure warning$200$200$200$200$200 
Lane keeping assist   $400$400 
Obstacle detection, front   $150$150 
Obstacle detection, rear   $250$250 
Pedestrian detection   $50$50 
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0$0$0$0$0 
Rearview camera$200$200$200  $200
Rollover sensor$50$50$50$50$50 
Secondary collision brake assist     $25
Temporary spare tire$150$150 $150$150$150
Tires, run-flat  $150   
Trailer sway control$25$25$25$25$25 
Vehicle health reports     $0
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment     $50
Aluminum roof rails$250$250$250$250$250 
Cargo cover$75$75$75$75$75 
Cargo mat     $40
Console with shifter     $150
Console without shifter$150$150$150$150$150 
Overhead sunglass holder     $25
Rear seat pass-through   $100$100$100
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100$100$100$100 
Rear wiper$175$175$175$175$175 
Residual heat$50$50$50$50$50 
Engine / Motor 
3.6 kW onboard charger  $0   
9 kWh battery pack  $0   
Automatic start / stop$150$150$150$150$150 
Exterior 
Active grille shutters     $0
Body kit $0$0$0$0 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275$275$275$275 
Metal accent plate, lower front fascia$0$0    
Metal accent plate, lower rear fascia$0$0    
Painted brake calipers (optional)   $0$0 
Rear bumper protector$40$40$40$40$40 
Infotainment 
Aux input     $50
DVD-compatible player$0$0$0$0$0 
In-vehicle Internet$150$150$150$150$150 
Media drive$15$15$15$15$15 
Mirrorlink support     $0
Navigation map updates, three years$0$0$0$0$0 
Surround sound$250$250$250$250$250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar     $200
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225$225$225$225 
Wi-Fi hotspot$50$50$50$50$50 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Adaptive headlights   $200$200 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75$75$75$75 
Auto-dimming headlights   $200$200 
Chronometer   $100$100 
Fog light, rear$100$100$100$100$100 
Fog lights     $125
Interior ambient lighting$150$150$150   
Interior ambient lighting, configurable   $150$150 
Large energy flow and fuel economy display  $25   
LED headlights   $1000$1000 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25$25$25$25 
Power-folding mirrors$50$50$50$50$50 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Carbon fiber engine cover    $0 
Cooled or ventilated front seats   $300$300 
Door sill trim plates$100$100$100  $100
Illuminated door sill trim plates   $200$200 
Leather door panel trim   $250$250 
Leather seating surfaces   $900$900 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150$150$150 $150
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat     $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat     $50
Memory system, driver seat$200$200$200$200$200 
Memory system, passenger seat   $150$150 
Metal pedals $75$75$75$75 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150$150$150$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat   $150$150 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100$100$100 
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat$50$50$50$50$50 
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat   $50$50 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100$100$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100$100$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100$100$100 
Soft-touch instrument panel (optional)     $0
Synthetic leather seating surfaces$0    $0
Synthetic suede headliner    $650 
Synthetic suede steering wheel    $150 
Upholstered instrument panel $300$300$300$300 
Wood trim$300$300$300$300$300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Active stabilizer bars   $500$500 
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500$500$500$500 
Adaptive dampers - mechanical$100     
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable $1000$1000$1000$1000 
Crosswind stabilization$50$50$50$50$50 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200$200$200$200 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0$0$0$0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100$100$100$100 
Total Value of Features$7,820$11,495$11,320$18,195$18,845$4,015
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,805$7,480$7,305$14,180$14,830$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,543-6,964-6,769-13,197-13,8010

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Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz GLE vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Model Year20182018
ModelGLEJetta
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase114.8 in104.4 in
Length189.1 in183.3 in
Width75.8 in70.0 in
Height70.7 in57.2 in
Curb Weight4,651 lb.2,931 lb.
Fuel Capacity24.6 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.9 in38.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.5 in55.2 in
Row 1 Legroom40.3 in41.2 in
Row 2 Headroom38.5 in37.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room58.4 in53.6 in
Row 2 Legroom38.4 in38.1 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
38.2 ft315.7 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
80.3 ft315.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz GLE GLE350

Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Satellite radio200Yes
AC power outlet100No
Surround sound250No
Proximity key250Yes
Lane departure warning200No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Smartphone integration0No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Harman/Kardon, 830W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Apple CarPlay support100Yes
Android Auto support100Yes
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
In-vehicle Internet150No
App support0Yes
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested157559%
Total Not Requested111541%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz GLE AMG GLE63

Premium 3 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Speed limit information0No
Cross-traffic detection for collision preparation system0No
Cross-traffic warning, rear100Yes
Collision preparation system, rear100No
Pedestrian detection50No
Lane keeping assist400No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Blind spot collision prevention150No
Total Requested80053%
Total Not Requested70047%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz GLE AMG GLE63 S

Premium 3 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Speed limit information0No
Cross-traffic detection for collision preparation system0No
Cross-traffic warning, rear100Yes
Collision preparation system, rear100No
Pedestrian detection50No
Lane keeping assist400No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Blind spot collision prevention150No
Total Requested80053%
Total Not Requested70047%

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%

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