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

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Mercedes-Benz M-Class vs. Volkswagen Jetta Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $27,460

Volkswagen Jetta 1.8T SEL   
Difference: $20,525

Lowest Total Invoice: $26,330

Volkswagen Jetta 1.8T SEL   
Difference: $18,352

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2006200620182018
ModelM-ClassM-ClassJettaJetta
TrimML350ML5001.8T SEL2.0T GLI
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $39,750 $48,500 $26,245 $29,545
Base Invoice $36,968 $45,105 $25,195 $28,362
Sunroof 1,390 1,290    
Obstacle detection, rear 750 750    
Trim Package 2,200      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 690 690    
Heated front seats 690      
Satellite radio 500 500    
Navigation system 1,240 1,240    
Proximity key   1,080    
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)     130  
Floor mats     235 235
Sunroof 1,293 1,200    
Obstacle detection, rear 698 698    
Trim Package 2,046      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 642 642    
Heated front seats 642      
Satellite radio 465 465    
Navigation system 1,153 1,153    
Proximity key   1,004    
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)     100  
Floor mats     185 185
Options (change) 7,460 5,550 365 235
Options (change) 6,939 5,162 285 185
Destination 775 775 850 850
Total Price $47,985 $54,825 $27,460 $30,630
Total Invoice $44,682 $51,042 $26,330 $29,397

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Jetta 1.8T SEL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $18,640
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $16,607
Model Year2006200620182018
ModelM-ClassM-ClassJettaJetta
TrimML350ML5001.8T SEL2.0T GLI
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine268hp V6302hp V8170hp I4210hp I4
TransmissionT7T7T6S6
DrivetrainAWDAWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)80, 880, 8400, 9400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/65-17255/55-18225/45-17225/40-18
Total Price$47,985$54,825$27,460$30,630
Adjustments for Features-2,235-2,510-3500
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$45,750$52,315$27,110$30,630
Cost Above Minimum$0$6,565$0$3,520
Total Invoice$44,682$51,042$26,330$29,397
Adjustments for Features-2,081-2,337-3360
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$42,601$48,705$25,994$29,397
Cost Above Minimum$0$6,104$0$3,403

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

Model Year2006200620182018
ModelM-ClassM-ClassJettaJetta
TrimML350ML5001.8T 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 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed  $850 
Cruise control$150$150 $150
Power trunk / liftgate pull-down$50$50  
Proximity key $250$250$250
Remote app  $25$25
Remote window/roof operation$15$15  
Universal garage door opener$100$100  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0$0
Automatic braking, low-speed  $200 
Blind spot warning system  $200$200
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
Rearview camera  $200$200
Rollover sensor$50$50  
Secondary collision brake assist  $25$25
Vehicle health reports  $0$0
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment  $50$50
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 
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15$15
Rear wiper$175$175  
Residual heat$50$50  
Exterior 
Active grille shutters  $0 
Body kit   $0
Bodyside moldings$75$75  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25$25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275  
Painted brake calipers (optional)   $0
Rear spoiler  $200$200
Infotainment 
Android Auto support  $100$100
App support  $0$0
Apple CarPlay support  $100$100
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link  $100$100
HD radio  $50$50
Mirrorlink support  $0$0
MP3-compatible player  $50$50
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25$25
Traffic + travel information  $25$25
Voice control for nav and audio  $100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25$25  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   $150
Fog light, rear$100$100  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat  $50$50
Partial leather seating sufaces$450$450  
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100  
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100  
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100  
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100  
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100  
Soft-touch instrument panel (optional)  $0$0
Synthetic leather seating surfaces  $0$0
Wood trim$300$300  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0
Transmission 
Launch control   $100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100 $100
Total Value of Features$6,365$6,640$4,480$4,130
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,235$2,510$350$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,081-2,337-3360

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

Model Year20062018
ModelM-ClassJetta
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase114.7 in104.4 in
Length188.5 in183.3 in
Width75.2 in70.0 in
Height69.8 in57.2 in
Curb Weight4,624 lb.2,931 lb.
Fuel Capacity25.1 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.9 in38.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room59.9 in55.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.0 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.2 in41.2 in
Row 2 Headroom39.8 in37.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room59.8 in53.6 in
Row 2 Legroom40.0 in38.1 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
29.4 ft315.7 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
72.4 ft315.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz M-Class ML350

Trim Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Wood trim300No
Deep-tinted rear windows275No
Roof rails250No
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
Partial leather seating sufaces450No
Total Requested20014%
Total Not Requested127586%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Jetta 1.8T SEL

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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