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Mercedes-Benz S-Class 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 S-Class vs. Volkswagen Jetta Invoice Comparison
Lowest Total Price: $27,779 Volkswagen Jetta TDI | ||||||||
| Difference: $66,203 | ||||||||
Lowest Total Invoice: $25,717 Volkswagen Jetta TDI | ||||||||
| Difference: $61,468 | ||||||||
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| Model Year | 2017 | 2017 | 2017 | 2017 | 2017 | 2010 | 2010 | 2010 |
| Model | S-Class | S-Class | S-Class | S-Class | S-Class | Jetta | Jetta | Jetta |
| Trim | S550 | S550e | AMG S63 | S600 | AMG S65 | TDI | TDI Cup Edition | SEL |
| Body | 4dr Sedan, ext. | 4dr Sedan, ext. | 4dr Sedan, ext. | 4dr Sedan, ext. | 4dr Sedan, ext. | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Base Price | $96,600 | $96,600 | $144,700 | $170,750 | $226,900 | $22,830 | $24,990 | $23,280 |
| Base Invoice | $89,838 | $89,838 | $134,571 | $158,798 | $211,017 | $21,528 | $23,552 | $22,016 |
| Rear spoiler | 500 | 500 | 500 | 360 | 360 | |||
| Navigation system | 1,790 | 1,790 | 1,790 | |||||
| Sunroof | 1,000 | 1,000 | ||||||
| iPod integration | 0 | 0 | ||||||
| Rear side airbags | 350 | 350 | ||||||
| Body kit | 1,999 | 2,350 | 1,999 | |||||
| Larger rear spoiler | 499 | |||||||
| Rear spoiler | 465 | 465 | 465 | 280 | 280 | |||
| Navigation system | 1,581 | 1,581 | 1,581 | |||||
| Sunroof | 883 | 883 | ||||||
| iPod integration | 0 | 0 | ||||||
| Rear side airbags | 310 | 310 | ||||||
| Body kit | 1,685 | 2,075 | 1,685 | |||||
| Larger rear spoiler | 370 | |||||||
| Options (change) | 500 | 500 | 0 | 500 | 0 | 5,499 | 5,639 | 4,499 |
| Options (change) | 465 | 465 | 0 | 465 | 0 | 4,739 | 4,909 | 3,856 |
| Destination | 925 | 925 | 925 | 925 | 925 | 750 | 750 | 750 |
| Gas Tax | 0 | -4,043 | 0 | 1,700 | 2,100 | -1,300 | -1,300 | 0 |
| Total Price | $98,025 | $93,982 | $145,625 | $173,875 | $229,925 | $27,779 | $30,079 | $28,529 |
| Total Invoice | $91,228 | $87,185 | $135,496 | $161,888 | $214,042 | $25,717 | $27,911 | $26,622 |
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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mercedes-Benz S-Class vs. Volkswagen Jetta
| Lowest Adjusted Price: Volkswagen Jetta SEL | ||||||||
| Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Volkswagen Jetta TDI | ||||||||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $52,913 | ||||||||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $48,953 | ||||||||
| Model Year | 2017 | 2017 | 2017 | 2017 | 2017 | 2010 | 2010 | 2010 |
| Model | S-Class | S-Class | S-Class | S-Class | S-Class | Jetta | Jetta | Jetta |
| Trim | S550 | S550e | AMG S63 | S600 | AMG S65 | TDI | TDI Cup Edition | SEL |
| Body | 4dr Sedan, ext. | 4dr Sedan, ext. | 4dr Sedan, ext. | 4dr Sedan, ext. | 4dr Sedan, ext. | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Engine | 449hp V8 | 329hp V6 PiH | 577hp V8 | 523hp V12 | 621hp V12 | 140hp I4 D | 140hp I4 D | 170hp I5 |
| Transmission | T9 | T7 | T7 | T7 | T7 | M6 | M6 | T6 |
| Drivetrain | RWD | RWD | AWD | RWD | RWD | FWD | FWD | FWD |
| EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway) | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG |
| Audio (watts, speakers) | 590, 13 | 590, 13 | 590, 13 | 1940, 24 | 1940, 24 | ?, 10 | ?, 10 | ?, 10 |
| Tire (rear if not all the same) | 255/45-18 | 245/45-19 | 255/40-20 | 245/45-19 | 255/40-20 | 205/55-16 | 225/40-18 | 225/45-17 |
| Total Price | $98,025 | $93,982 | $145,625 | $173,875 | $229,925 | $27,779 | $30,079 | $28,529 |
| Adjustments for Features | -13,565 | -13,690 | -18,640 | -31,190 | -31,440 | -200 | 0 | -1,150 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Price | $84,460 | $80,292 | $126,985 | $142,685 | $198,485 | $27,579 | $30,079 | $27,379 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $4,168 | $0 | $46,693 | $62,393 | $118,193 | $200 | $2,700 | $0 |
| Total Invoice | $91,228 | $87,185 | $135,496 | $161,888 | $214,042 | $25,717 | $27,911 | $26,622 |
| Adjustments for Features | -12,624 | -12,700 | -17,343 | -29,040 | -29,268 | -185 | 0 | -1,073 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice | $78,604 | $74,485 | $118,153 | $132,848 | $184,774 | $25,532 | $27,911 | $25,549 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $4,119 | $0 | $43,668 | $58,363 | $110,289 | $0 | $2,379 | $17 |
Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz S-Class vs. Volkswagen Jetta
| Model Year | 2017 | 2017 | 2017 | 2017 | 2017 | 2010 | 2010 | 2010 |
| Model | S-Class | S-Class | S-Class | S-Class | S-Class | Jetta | Jetta | Jetta |
| Trim | S550 | S550e | AMG S63 | S600 | AMG S65 | TDI | TDI Cup Edition | SEL |
| Body | 4dr Sedan, ext. | 4dr Sedan, ext. | 4dr Sedan, ext. | 4dr Sedan, ext. | 4dr Sedan, ext. | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Transmission and Drivetrain | ||||||||
| 9-speed manually-shiftable automatic | $1400 | |||||||
| 7-speed manually-shiftable automatic | $1200 | $1200 | $1200 | $1200 | ||||
| 6-speed manual | $150 | $150 | ||||||
| 6-speed manually-shiftable automatic | $1100 | |||||||
| RWD | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | ||||
| AWD | $1700 | |||||||
| FWD | $0 | $0 | $0 | |||||
| Accessories | ||||||||
| Adaptive cruise control, all-speed | $850 | $850 | ||||||
| Cruise control | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | ||
| Eco accelerator | $100 | |||||||
| Hands-free trunk or liftgate | $100 | $100 | $100 | |||||
| Heated steering wheel | $100 | $100 | ||||||
| Power door closers | $300 | $300 | $300 | $300 | $300 | |||
| Power trunk closer | $350 | $350 | $350 | $350 | $350 | |||
| Proximity key | $250 | $250 | $250 | |||||
| Remote app | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | |||
| Remote climate control | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | |||
| Remote start via app | $75 | $75 | $75 | $75 | $75 | |||
| Remote window/roof operation | $15 | $15 | $15 | $15 | $15 | |||
| Semi-automated parking system | $500 | $500 | $500 | |||||
| Sunshade, rear, power | $225 | $225 | $225 | $225 | $225 | |||
| Sunshades, second row, power | $225 | $225 | $225 | |||||
| Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual | $250 | $250 | $250 | |||||
| Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power | $350 | $350 | $350 | $350 | $350 | |||
| Universal garage door opener | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |||
| Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety | ||||||||
| Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats | $0 | $0 | $0 | |||||
| Animal detection, night | $50 | $50 | ||||||
| Around view cameras | $500 | $500 | ||||||
| Automatic braking, high-speed or partial | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | |||
| Automatic braking, low-speed | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | |||
| Automatic seat belt presenters, second row | $50 | $50 | ||||||
| Blind spot collision prevention | $150 | $150 | ||||||
| Blind spot warning system | $200 | $200 | ||||||
| Collision preparation system, rear | $100 | $100 | ||||||
| Cross-traffic detection for collision preparation system | $0 | $0 | ||||||
| Cross-traffic warning, rear | $100 | $100 | ||||||
| Driver drowsiness monitor | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | |||
| Forward collision warning | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | |||
| Full-size spare tire | $225 | $225 | $225 | |||||
| Inflatable rear seat belts | $200 | $200 | ||||||
| Knee airbag, driver | $75 | $75 | $75 | $75 | $75 | |||
| Lane departure warning | $200 | $200 | ||||||
| Lane keeping assist | $400 | $400 | ||||||
| Night vision | $1750 | $1750 | ||||||
| Obstacle detection, front | $150 | $150 | $150 | |||||
| Obstacle detection, rear | $250 | $250 | $250 | |||||
| Pedestrian detection | $50 | $50 | ||||||
| Pedestrian detection, night | $50 | $50 | ||||||
| Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | |||
| Rear side airbags | $300 | $300 | $300 | $300 | $300 | $300 | $300 | |
| Rearview camera | $200 | $200 | $200 | |||||
| Rollover sensor | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | |||
| Tires, run-flat | $150 | $150 | $150 | |||||
| Torque vectoring, brake-based | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |||
| Cargo Management | ||||||||
| Cargo net | $40 | $40 | $40 | $40 | $40 | |||
| Console with shifter | $150 | $150 | $150 | |||||
| Console without shifter | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | |||
| Rear seat pass-through | $100 | $100 | $100 | |||||
| Storage compartment under front seat(s) | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | |||
| Climate Control | ||||||||
| Automatic air recirculation | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |||
| Automatic climate control, front | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | |||
| Dual-zone climate control | $125 | $125 | $125 | $125 | $125 | |||
| Fragrance atomizer | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | |||
| Heated washer fluid system | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | |||
| Heated windshield washer nozzles | $15 | $15 | $15 | |||||
| Ionizing air filtration | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | |||
| Rain-sensing wipers | $175 | $175 | $175 | $175 | $175 | |||
| Rear air vents | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| Rear air vents with automatic controls | $250 | $250 | ||||||
| Rear dual-zone climate control | $125 | $125 | ||||||
| Residual heat | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | |||
| Variable intermittent wipers | $75 | $75 | $75 | |||||
| Washer fluid outlets in wiper blade | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |||
| Wiper de-icer | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | |||
| Engine / Motor | ||||||||
| 9 kWh battery pack | $0 | |||||||
| Automatic start / stop | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | |||
| Dual-mode exhaust | $250 | $250 | ||||||
| Radar-based brake regeneration | $200 | |||||||
| Exterior | ||||||||
| Body kit | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | |||
| Carbon fiber engine cover | $0 | |||||||
| Front splitter spoiler | $200 | $200 | ||||||
| Laminated front side windows | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | |||
| Laminated rear side windows | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |||
| Larger rear spoiler | $200 | |||||||
| Painted brake calipers (optional) | $0 | |||||||
| Panoramic sunroof | $1200 | $1200 | $1200 | $1200 | $1200 | |||
| Rear spoiler | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | |||
| Sunroof | $900 | $900 | $900 | |||||
| Infotainment | ||||||||
| App support | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | |||
| Aux input | $50 | $50 | $50 | |||||
| Bluetooth audio streaming | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | |||
| CD changer, in-dash | $325 | $325 | $325 | $325 | $325 | |||
| CD player | $125 | $125 | $125 | |||||
| Entertainment system with dual headrest screens | $1200 | $1200 | ||||||
| Handwriting recognition | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | |||
| HD radio | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | |||
| In-vehicle Internet | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | |||
| iPod integration | $100 | $100 | $100 | |||||
| Navigation map updates, three years | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | |||
| Near-field communications (NFC) | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | |||
| SMS text-to-speech reader | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | |||
| Surround sound | $250 | $250 | $250 | $250 | $250 | |||
| Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation | $225 | $225 | $225 | $225 | $225 | |||
| Traffic + travel information | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | |||
| USB port | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | |||
| Voice control for nav and audio | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |||
| Wi-Fi hotspot | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | |||
| Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors | ||||||||
| Analog clock | $25 | $25 | $25 | |||||
| Auto-dimming driver-side mirror | $75 | $75 | $75 | $75 | $75 | |||
| Auto-dimming headlights | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | |||
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | |||
| Automatic headlights | $125 | $125 | $125 | $125 | $125 | |||
| Chronometer | $100 | $100 | ||||||
| Cornering lights | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | |||
| Fog light, rear | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |||
| Head-up display (HUD) | $350 | $350 | ||||||
| Illuminated vanity mirrors, rear seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |||
| Interior ambient lighting, configurable | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | |||
| Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display | $250 | $250 | $250 | $250 | $250 | |||
| Large energy flow and fuel economy display | $25 | |||||||
| LED headlights | $1000 | $1000 | $1000 | $1000 | $1000 | |||
| Mirror tilt-down in reverse | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | |||
| Power-folding mirrors | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | |||
| Steering-linked headlights | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | |||
| Seats and Interior Trim | ||||||||
| Automatic seat bolsters, driver | $300 | $300 | $300 | |||||
| Automatic seat bolsters, front passenger | $300 | $300 | $300 | |||||
| Automatic seat bolsters, second row | $450 | $450 | ||||||
| Cooled or ventilated front seats | $300 | $300 | $300 | |||||
| Cooled or ventilated second row seats | $200 | $200 | ||||||
| Door sill trim plates | $100 | |||||||
| Folding second row seats | $300 | $300 | $300 | |||||
| Heated front row armrests | $100 | $100 | ||||||
| Heated second row armrests | $100 | $100 | ||||||
| Heated second row seats | $200 | $200 | ||||||
| Illuminated door sill trim plates | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | |||
| Leather door panel trim | $250 | $250 | ||||||
| Leather seating surfaces | $900 | $900 | $900 | $900 | $900 | |||
| Leather-wrapped steering wheel | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | |||
| Manual height adjuster, driver seat | $50 | $50 | $50 | |||||
| Manual height adjuster, passenger seat | $50 | $50 | $50 | |||||
| Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat | $50 | $50 | $50 | |||||
| Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | $50 | $50 | $50 | |||||
| Massage, driver seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | |||||
| Massage, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | |||||
| Massage, second row seats | $150 | $150 | ||||||
| Memory system, driver seat | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | |||
| Memory system, passenger seat | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | |||
| Memory system, second row seats | $150 | $150 | ||||||
| Metal pedals | $75 | $75 | ||||||
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | |||
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | |||
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, second row seats | $225 | $225 | ||||||
| Power footrest, right rear seat | $250 | $250 | ||||||
| Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |||
| Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |||
| Power headrest fore-aft adjuster, second row seats | $75 | $75 | ||||||
| Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | |||
| Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | |||
| Power headrest height adjuster, second row seats | $75 | $75 | ||||||
| Power height adjuster, driver seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |||
| Power height adjuster, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |||
| Power legrest, right second row seat | $500 | $500 | ||||||
| Power recliner, second row seats | $150 | $150 | ||||||
| Power seat belt height adjusters, front row | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | |||
| Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |||
| Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |||
| Power thigh support length adjuster, second row seats | $150 | $150 | ||||||
| Power tilt adjuster, driver seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |||
| Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |||
| Power upper seatback recliner, second row seats | $150 | $150 | ||||||
| Rapid-heating front seats | $0 | $0 | $0 | |||||
| Synthetic leather seating surfaces | $0 | $0 | $0 | |||||
| Synthetic suede headliner | $650 | $650 | $650 | |||||
| Upholstered instrument panel | $300 | $300 | $300 | |||||
| Upholstered instrument panel, leather | $1000 | $1000 | ||||||
| Wood trim | $300 | $300 | $300 | $300 | $300 | |||
| Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel | $150 | $150 | $150 | |||||
| Suspension, Wheels, and Tires | ||||||||
| Active hydraulic struts, auto-leveling and ht. adjustable | $5500 | $5500 | ||||||
| Adaptive dampers - electrical | $500 | $500 | $500 | |||||
| Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable | $1000 | $1000 | $1000 | |||||
| Alloy wheels | $350 | $350 | $350 | $350 | $350 | $350 | $350 | |
| Camera-linked adaptive suspension | $500 | $500 | ||||||
| Crosswind stabilization | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | |||
| Polished alloy wheels | $350 | |||||||
| Sport suspension (upgrade) | $0 | $0 | $0 | |||||
| Transmission | ||||||||
| Launch control | $100 | |||||||
| Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |||
| Total Value of Features | $17,255 | $17,380 | $22,330 | $34,880 | $35,130 | $3,890 | $3,690 | $4,840 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | $13,565 | $13,690 | $18,640 | $31,190 | $31,440 | $200 | $0 | $1,150 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | -12,624 | -12,700 | -17,343 | -29,040 | -29,268 | -185 | 0 | -1,073 |
Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz S-Class vs. Volkswagen Jetta
| Model Year | 2017 | 2010 |
| Model | S-Class | Jetta |
| Body | 4dr Sedan, ext. | 4dr Sedan |
| Wheelbase | 124.6 in | 101.5 in |
| Length | 206.5 in | 179.3 in |
| Width | 74.8 in | 70.1 in |
| Height | 58.7 in | 57.4 in |
| Curb Weight | 4,664 lb. | 3,231 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 21.1 gal. | 14.5 gal. |
| Row 1 Headroom | 39.7 in | 38.5 in |
| Row 1 Shoulder Room | 59.7 in | 54.8 in |
| Row 1 Legroom | 41.4 in | 41.2 in |
| Row 2 Headroom | 37.4 in | 37.2 in |
| Row 2 Shoulder Room | 59.1 in | 53.1 in |
| Row 2 Legroom | 43.1 in | 35.4 in |
| Cargo Volume | 16.3 ft3 | 16.0 ft3 |
Option Package Details
Volkswagen Jetta TDI
| Navigation system | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| DVD-compatible player | 0 | Yes |
| Media drive, large | 15 | Yes |
| SD Card slot | 25 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 640 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
Option Package Details
Volkswagen Jetta TDI Cup Edition
| Navigation system | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| DVD-compatible player | 0 | Yes |
| Media drive, large | 15 | Yes |
| SD Card slot | 25 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 640 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
Option Package Details
Volkswagen Jetta SEL
| Navigation system | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| DVD-compatible player | 0 | Yes |
| Media drive, large | 15 | Yes |
| SD Card slot | 25 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 640 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
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