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Mercedes-Benz GLS vs. Volkswagen Jetta Price Comparison (MSRP)The sticker prices, before adjusting for remaining feature differences. Usually these are the numbers you will see on the window stickers.
Models in short supply often sell at or even above these prices.
Models in short supply often sell at or even above these prices.
Mercedes-Benz GLS vs. Volkswagen Jetta Invoice Comparison
Lowest Total Price: $28,575 Volkswagen Jetta 1.8T SEL | ||||
| Difference: $48,770 | ||||
Lowest Total Invoice: $27,230 Volkswagen Jetta 1.8T SEL | ||||
| Difference: $44,772 | ||||
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| Model Year | 2018 | 2018 | 2018 | 2018 |
| Model | GLS | GLS | GLS | Jetta |
| Trim | GLS450 | GLS550 | AMG GLS63 | 1.8T SEL |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 4dr Sedan |
| Base Price | $69,550 | $94,950 | $125,300 | $26,245 |
| Base Invoice | $64,682 | $88,304 | $116,529 | $25,195 |
| Premium 1 Package | 3,830 | |||
| Driver Assistance Package | 2,250 | 1,375 | ||
| Metallic paint (extra cost) | 720 | |||
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | 325 | |||
| Cargo net | 100 | |||
| Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) | 130 | |||
| Floor mats | 235 | |||
| Door sill trim plates | 240 | |||
| Remote start | 450 | |||
| Premium 1 Package | 3,562 | |||
| Driver Assistance Package | 2,093 | 1,279 | ||
| Metallic paint (extra cost) | 670 | |||
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | 270 | |||
| Cargo net | 80 | |||
| Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) | 100 | |||
| Floor mats | 185 | |||
| Door sill trim plates | 200 | |||
| Remote start | 350 | |||
| Options (change) | 6,800 | 1,375 | 0 | 1,480 |
| Options (change) | 6,325 | 1,279 | 0 | 1,185 |
| Destination | 995 | 995 | 995 | 850 |
| Total Price | $77,345 | $97,320 | $126,295 | $28,575 |
| Total Invoice | $72,002 | $90,578 | $117,524 | $27,230 |
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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mercedes-Benz GLS vs. Volkswagen Jetta
| Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Jetta 1.8T SEL | ||||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $38,380 | ||||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $35,100 | ||||
| Model Year | 2018 | 2018 | 2018 | 2018 |
| Model | GLS | GLS | GLS | Jetta |
| Trim | GLS450 | GLS550 | AMG GLS63 | 1.8T SEL |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 4dr Sedan |
| Engine | 362hp V6 | 449hp V8 | 550hp V8 | 170hp I4 |
| Transmission | T9 | T9 | T7 | T6 |
| Drivetrain | AWD | AWD | AWD | FWD |
| EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway) | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG |
| Audio (watts, speakers) | 80, 8 | 830, 14 | 830, 14 | 400, 9 |
| Tire (rear if not all the same) | 275/55-19 | 295/40-21 | 295/40-21 | 225/45-17 |
| Total Price | $77,345 | $97,320 | $126,295 | $28,575 |
| Adjustments for Features | -10,390 | -17,130 | -19,380 | 0 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Price | $66,955 | $80,190 | $106,915 | $28,575 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $13,235 | $39,960 | $0 |
| Total Invoice | $72,002 | $90,578 | $117,524 | $27,230 |
| Adjustments for Features | -9,672 | -15,943 | -18,034 | 0 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice | $62,330 | $74,635 | $99,490 | $27,230 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $12,305 | $37,160 | $0 |
Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz GLS vs. Volkswagen Jetta
| Model Year | 2018 | 2018 | 2018 | 2018 |
| Model | GLS | GLS | GLS | Jetta |
| Trim | GLS450 | GLS550 | AMG GLS63 | 1.8T SEL |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 4dr Sedan |
| Transmission and Drivetrain | ||||
| 9-speed manually-shiftable automatic | $1400 | $1400 | ||
| 7-speed manually-shiftable automatic | $1200 | |||
| 6-speed manually-shiftable automatic | $1100 | |||
| AWD | $1700 | $1700 | $1700 | |
| FWD | $0 | |||
| Accessories | ||||
| AC power outlet | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Heated / cooled cup holders, front row | $75 | $75 | ||
| Power door closers | $300 | $300 | ||
| Power flip-out rear side windows | $125 | $125 | $125 | |
| Power liftgate | $350 | $350 | $350 | |
| Remote climate control | $25 | $25 | $25 | |
| Remote start | $150 | |||
| Remote start via app | $75 | $75 | $75 | |
| Remote window/roof operation | $15 | $15 | $15 | |
| Semi-automated parking system | $500 | $500 | ||
| Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual | $250 | |||
| Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power | $350 | $350 | $350 | |
| Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety | ||||
| Around view cameras | $500 | $500 | ||
| Automatic braking, high-speed or partial | $200 | $200 | $200 | |
| Blind spot collision prevention | $150 | $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 | |
| Hill descent control | $250 | $250 | $250 | |
| Knee airbag, driver | $75 | $75 | $75 | |
| Lane departure prevention | $150 | |||
| Lane departure warning | $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 | |
| Rear side airbags | $300 | $300 | $300 | |
| Rearview camera | $200 | $200 | ||
| Rollover sensor | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| Secondary collision brake assist | $25 | |||
| Side curtain airbags | $350 | |||
| Side curtain airbags, three rows | $500 | $500 | $500 | |
| Trailer sway control | $25 | $25 | $25 | |
| Vehicle health reports | $0 | |||
| Cargo Management | ||||
| Air-conditioned storage compartment | $50 | |||
| Aluminum roof rails | $250 | $250 | $250 | |
| Cargo cover | $75 | $75 | $75 | |
| Cargo mat | $40 | |||
| Cargo net | $40 | $40 | $40 | |
| Console with shifter | $150 | |||
| Console without shifter | $150 | $150 | $150 | |
| Overhead sunglass holder | $25 | |||
| Rear seat pass-through | $100 | |||
| Climate Control | ||||
| Automatic air recirculation | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Rear air vents | $100 | $100 | ||
| Rear air vents with automatic controls | $250 | $250 | ||
| Rear HVAC unit | $400 | $400 | ||
| Rear wiper | $175 | $175 | $175 | |
| Engine / Motor | ||||
| Automatic start / stop | $150 | $150 | $150 | |
| Exterior | ||||
| Active grille shutters | $0 | |||
| Deep-tinted rear windows | $275 | $275 | $275 | |
| Glass roof panel(s) | $300 | |||
| Laminated front side windows | $200 | $200 | $200 | |
| Panoramic sunroof | $1200 | |||
| Rear bumper protector | $40 | $40 | $40 | |
| Running boards | $350 | $350 | ||
| Sunroof | $900 | $900 | $900 | |
| Wheel-lip moldings | $75 | $75 | ||
| Infotainment | ||||
| Aux input | $50 | |||
| DVD-compatible player | $0 | $0 | $0 | |
| In-vehicle Internet | $150 | $150 | $150 | |
| Media drive | $15 | $15 | $15 | |
| Mirrorlink support | $0 | |||
| Navigation map updates, three years | $0 | $0 | $0 | |
| Surround sound | $250 | $250 | ||
| Telematics service, such as OnStar | $200 | |||
| Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation | $225 | $225 | $225 | |
| Wi-Fi hotspot | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors | ||||
| Adaptive headlights | $200 | $200 | ||
| Analog clock | $25 | $25 | $25 | |
| Auto-dimming driver-side mirror | $75 | $75 | $75 | |
| Auto-dimming headlights | $200 | $200 | ||
| Fog light, rear | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Fog lights | $125 | |||
| Interior ambient lighting, configurable | $150 | $150 | $150 | |
| LED headlights | $1000 | $1000 | ||
| Mirror tilt-down in reverse | $25 | $25 | $25 | |
| Power-folding mirrors | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| Seats and Interior Trim | ||||
| Cooled or ventilated front seats | $300 | $300 | ||
| Door sill trim plates | $100 | |||
| Heated second row seats | $200 | |||
| Illuminated door sill trim plates | $200 | $200 | $200 | |
| Leather door panel trim | $250 | |||
| Leather seating surfaces | $900 | $900 | ||
| Leather seating surfaces, third-row seats | $200 | $200 | ||
| Leather-wrapped steering wheel | $150 | $150 | $150 | |
| Manual height adjuster, passenger seat | $50 | |||
| Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat | $50 | |||
| Manual recliner, second row seats | $75 | $75 | $75 | |
| Massage, driver seat | $100 | $100 | ||
| Massage, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | ||
| Memory system, driver seat | $200 | $200 | $200 | |
| Memory system, passenger seat | $150 | $150 | $150 | |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat | $150 | $150 | $150 | |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | $150 | $150 | $150 | |
| Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| Power height adjuster, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Power recliner, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Power release, second row seats | $50 | |||
| Power seatback bolsters, driver seat | $100 | $100 | ||
| Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | ||
| Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat | $100 | $100 | ||
| Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | ||
| Power tilt adjuster, driver seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Power-folding third row seats | $1000 | $1000 | $1000 | |
| Soft-touch instrument panel (optional) | $0 | |||
| Synthetic leather seating surfaces | $0 | $0 | ||
| Synthetic suede headliner | $650 | |||
| Upholstered instrument panel | $300 | $300 | ||
| Upholstered instrument panel, leather | $1000 | |||
| Wood trim | $300 | $300 | $300 | |
| Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel | $150 | |||
| Suspension, Wheels, and Tires | ||||
| Active stabilizer bars | $500 | |||
| Adaptive dampers - electrical | $500 | $500 | ||
| Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable | $1000 | $1000 | $1000 | |
| Crosswind stabilization | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| Electronic systems calibration selector | $200 | $200 | $200 | |
| Sport suspension (upgrade) | $0 | |||
| Transmission | ||||
| Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Total Value of Features | $14,795 | $21,535 | $23,785 | $4,405 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | $10,390 | $17,130 | $19,380 | $0 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | -9,672 | -15,943 | -18,034 | 0 |
Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz GLS vs. Volkswagen Jetta
| Model Year | 2018 | 2018 |
| Model | GLS | Jetta |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr Sedan |
| Wheelbase | 121.1 in | 104.4 in |
| Length | 202.0 in | 183.3 in |
| Width | 76.1 in | 70.0 in |
| Height | 72.8 in | 57.2 in |
| Curb Weight | 5,401 lb. | 2,931 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 26.4 gal. | 14.5 gal. |
| Row 1 Headroom | 41.2 in | 38.2 in |
| Row 1 Shoulder Room | 58.5 in | 55.2 in |
| Row 1 Legroom | 40.3 in | 41.2 in |
| Row 2 Headroom | 40.0 in | 37.1 in |
| Row 2 Shoulder Room | 58.3 in | 53.6 in |
| Row 2 Legroom | 38.5 in | 38.1 in |
| Row 3 Headroom | 38.9 in | 0.0 in |
| Row 3 Shoulder Room | 50.5 in | 0.0 in |
| Row 3 Legroom | 35.0 in | 0.0 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 16.0 ft3 | 15.7 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 49.4 ft3 | 15.7 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 93.8 ft3 | 15.7 ft3 |
Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz GLS GLS450
| Premium 1 Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat | 50 | No |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | 150 | No |
| Memory system, passenger seat | 150 | No |
| Satellite radio | 200 | Yes |
| Proximity key | 250 | Yes |
| Lane departure warning | 200 | No |
| Blind spot warning system | 200 | Yes |
| Illuminated door sill trim plates | 100 | No |
| Smartphone integration | 0 | No |
| Wi-Fi hotspot | 50 | No |
| Interior ambient lighting, configurable | 0 | No |
| Apple CarPlay support | 100 | Yes |
| Android Auto support | 100 | Yes |
| Media drive | 15 | No |
| Traffic + travel information | 25 | Yes |
| In-vehicle Internet | 150 | No |
| App support | 0 | Yes |
| Navigation map updates, three years | 0 | No |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 1575 | 65% |
| Total Not Requested | 865 | 35% |
| Driver Assistance Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Speed limit information | 0 | No |
| Cross-traffic detection for collision preparation system | 0 | No |
| Cross-traffic warning, rear | 100 | Yes |
| Collision preparation system, rear | 100 | No |
| Pedestrian detection | 50 | No |
| Lane keeping assist | 400 | No |
| Blind spot collision prevention | 150 | No |
| Lane departure warning | 200 | No |
| Adaptive cruise control, all-speed | 700 | Yes |
| Blind spot warning system | 200 | Yes |
| Automatic braking, low-speed | 200 | Yes |
| Automatic braking, high-speed or partial | 200 | No |
| Total Requested | 1200 | 52% |
| Total Not Requested | 1100 | 48% |
Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz GLS GLS550
| Driver Assistance Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Speed limit information | 0 | No |
| Cross-traffic detection for collision preparation system | 0 | No |
| Cross-traffic warning, rear | 100 | Yes |
| Collision preparation system, rear | 100 | No |
| Pedestrian detection | 50 | No |
| Lane keeping assist | 400 | No |
| Blind spot collision prevention | 150 | No |
| Adaptive cruise control, all-speed | 700 | Yes |
| Automatic braking, low-speed | 200 | Yes |
| Automatic braking, high-speed or partial | 200 | No |
| Total Requested | 1000 | 53% |
| Total Not Requested | 900 | 47% |
Option Package Details
Volkswagen Jetta 1.8T SEL
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | 150 | Yes |
| Universal garage door opener | 100 | Yes |
| Compass | 0 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 250 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
| Floor mats | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Floor mats | 75 | Yes |
| Cargo mat | 40 | No |
| Total Requested | 75 | 65% |
| Total Not Requested | 40 | 35% |
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