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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: $30,870

Volkswagen Jetta 2.0T GLI   
Difference: $22,100

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,597

Volkswagen Jetta 2.0T GLI   
Difference: $19,726

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2008200820082018
ModelM-ClassM-ClassM-ClassJetta
TrimML350 / ML320ML550ML63 AMG2.0T GLI
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Base Price $44,000 $52,750 $87,000 $29,545
Base Invoice $40,920 $49,058 $80,910 $28,362
Premium I Package 3,750 3,650    
Obstacle detection, rear 770 770 770  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 710 710    
iPod integration 375 375 375  
Heated front seats 710      
Cargo mat 160 160 160  
Proximity key 1,110 1,110 1,110  
Voice control for nav and audio 510 510 510  
Floor mats       235
Door sill trim plates       240
Premium I Package 3,488 3,394    
Obstacle detection, rear 716 716 716  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 660 660    
iPod integration 349 349 349  
Heated front seats 660      
Cargo mat 149 149 149  
Proximity key 1,032 1,032 1,032  
Voice control for nav and audio 474 474 474  
Floor mats       185
Door sill trim plates       200
Options (change) 8,095 7,285 2,925 475
Options (change) 7,528 6,774 2,720 385
Destination 875 875 875 850
Total Price $52,970 $60,910 $90,800 $30,870
Total Invoice $49,323 $56,707 $84,505 $29,597

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Jetta 2.0T GLI
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $18,545
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $16,416
Model Year2008200820082018
ModelM-ClassM-ClassM-ClassJetta
TrimML350 / ML320ML550ML63 AMG2.0T GLI
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Engine268hp V6382hp V8503hp V8210hp I4
TransmissionT7T7T7S6
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)440, 12440, 12440, 12400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/65-17255/55-18295/40-20225/40-18
Total Price$52,970$60,910$90,800$30,870
Adjustments for Features-3,555-3,905-9,8200
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$49,415$57,005$80,980$30,870
Cost Above Minimum$0$7,590$31,565$0
Total Invoice$49,323$56,707$84,505$29,597
Adjustments for Features-3,310-3,636-9,1390
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$46,013$53,071$75,366$29,597
Cost Above Minimum$0$7,058$29,353$0

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

Model Year2008200820082018
ModelM-ClassM-ClassM-ClassJetta
TrimML350 / ML320ML550ML63 AMG2.0T GLI
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200$1200$1200 
6-speed automated manual   $1100
AWD$1700$1700$1700 
FWD   $0
Accessories 
Power liftgate$350$350$350 
Remote app   $25
Remote window/roof operation$15$15$15 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250 $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power  $350 
Universal garage door opener$100$100$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Blind spot warning system   $200
Cross-traffic collision intervention, rear   $100
Cross-traffic warning, rear   $100
Hill descent control$250$250$250 
Rear side airbags$300$300$300 
Rollover sensor$50$50$50 
Secondary collision brake assist   $25
Trailer sway control$25$25$25 
Vehicle health reports   $0
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment   $50
Cargo area partition net  $40 
Cargo area rails w/tie downs  $50 
Cargo cover$75$75$75 
Console with shifter   $150
Console without shifter$150$150$150 
Overhead sunglass holder   $25
Rear seat pass-through   $100
Roof rails$250$250$250 
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100$100 
Rear air vents$100$100 $100
Rear air vents with automatic controls  $250 
Rear wiper$175$175$175 
Residual heat$50$50$50 
Exterior 
Body kit   $0
Bodyside moldings$75$75$75 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275$275 
Painted brake calipers (optional)   $0
Rear bumper protector$40$40$40 
Rear spoiler   $200
Running boards $350$350 
Wheel-lip moldings  $75 
Infotainment 
Android Auto support   $100
App support   $0
Apple CarPlay support   $100
Aux input   $50
Bluetooth audio streaming   $25
CD changer, remote  $200 
HD radio   $50
iPod integration$100$100$100 
Mirrorlink support   $0
MP3-compatible player  $50$50
Rear seat audio controls$25$25$25 
SD Card slot   $25
SMS text-to-speech reader   $25
Surround sound$250$250$250 
Traffic + travel information   $25
USB port   $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25$25  
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror  $150$150
Chronometer  $100 
Cornering lights  $50 
Fog light, rear$100$100$100 
Headlight washers  $50 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse  $25 
Power-folding mirrors  $50 
Steering-linked headlights  $150 
Xenon HID headlights  $500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats  $300 
Leather door panel trim  $250 
Leather seating surfaces  $900 
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat   $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50$50 $50
Memory system, driver seat  $200 
Memory system, passenger seat  $150 
Metal pedals  $75$75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $150 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100 
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat  $50 
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat  $50 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$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$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100 
Soft-touch instrument panel (optional)   $0
Synthetic leather seating surfaces$0$0 $0
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces  $0 
Wood trim$300$300$300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical  $500 
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable  $1000 
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0$0
Transmission 
Launch control   $100
Total Value of Features$6,880$7,230$13,145$3,325
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,555$3,905$9,820$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,310-3,636-9,1390

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

Model Year20082018
ModelM-ClassJetta
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase114.7 in104.4 in
Length188.5 in183.3 in
Width75.2 in70.0 in
Height71.5 in57.2 in
Curb Weight4,706 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 / ML320

Premium I Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Power liftgate300No
Surround sound250No
Rear seat audio controls25No
Harman/Kardon, 440W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested120056%
Total Not Requested92544%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz M-Class ML550

Premium I Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Power liftgate300No
Surround sound250No
Rear seat audio controls25No
Harman/Kardon, 440W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested110054%
Total Not Requested92546%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Jetta 2.0T GLI

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40Yes
Total Requested115100%
Total Not Requested00%

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