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

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

Lowest Total Price: $28,125

Volkswagen Jetta 1.8T SEL   
Difference: $64,475

Lowest Total Invoice: $26,880

Volkswagen Jetta 1.8T SEL   
Difference: $59,369

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Model Year20082008200820082018
ModelS-ClassS-ClassS-ClassS-ClassJetta
TrimS550S63 AMGS600S65 AMG1.8T SEL
Body4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan
Base Price $86,700 $127,000 $144,200 $194,000 $26,245
Base Invoice $80,631 $118,110 $134,106 $180,420 $25,195
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed 2,850 2,850      
Rearview camera 750        
iPod integration 425 425 425 425  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror         325
Cargo net         100
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)         130
Floor mats         235
Door sill trim plates         240
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed 2,650 2,650      
Rearview camera 698        
iPod integration 395 395 395 395  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror         270
Cargo net         80
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)         100
Floor mats         185
Door sill trim plates         200
Options (change) 4,025 3,275 425 425 1,030
Options (change) 3,743 3,045 395 395 835
Destination 875 875 875 875 850
Gas Tax 1,000 3,000 3,000 3,000 0
Total Price $92,600 $134,150 $148,500 $198,300 $28,125
Total Invoice $86,249 $125,030 $138,376 $184,690 $26,880

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Jetta 1.8T SEL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $57,925
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $53,268
Model Year20082008200820082018
ModelS-ClassS-ClassS-ClassS-ClassJetta
TrimS550S63 AMGS600S65 AMG1.8T SEL
Body4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan
Engine382hp V8518hp V8510hp V12604hp V12170hp I4
TransmissionT7T7T5T5T6
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)600, 14600, 14600, 14600, 14400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/45-18255/35-20255/45-18255/35-20225/45-17
Total Price$92,600$134,150$148,500$198,300$28,125
Adjustments for Features-6,550-12,050-16,100-16,0250
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$86,050$122,100$132,400$182,275$28,125
Cost Above Minimum$0$36,050$46,350$96,225$0
Total Invoice$86,249$125,030$138,376$184,690$26,880
Adjustments for Features-6,101-11,231-15,002-14,9250
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$80,148$113,799$123,374$169,765$26,880
Cost Above Minimum$0$33,651$43,226$89,617$0

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

Model Year20082008200820082018
ModelS-ClassS-ClassS-ClassS-ClassJetta
TrimS550S63 AMGS600S65 AMG1.8T SEL
Body4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200$1200   
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1000$1000 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic    $1100
RWD$0$0$0$0 
FWD    $0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel  $100  
Parking guidance system - passive$250$250$250$250 
Power door closers$300$300$300$300 
Power trunk / liftgate pull-down$50    
Power trunk closer $350$350$350 
Proximity key $250$250$250$250
Remote app    $25
Remote window/roof operation$15$15$15$15 
Sunshade, rear, power$225$225$225$225 
Sunshades, second row, power $225$225$225 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual    $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350$350$350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats    $0
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200$200$200$200 
Automatic braking, low-speed    $200
Cross-traffic collision intervention, rear    $100
Cross-traffic warning, rear    $100
Night vision  $1750$1750 
Obstacle detection, front $150$150$150 
Obstacle detection, rear $250$250$250 
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0$0$0$0 
Rear side airbags$300$300$300$300 
Rearview camera$200 $200$200$200
Rollover sensor$50$50$50$50 
Secondary collision brake assist    $25
Vehicle health reports    $0
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat    $40
Console with shifter    $150
Console without shifter$150$150$150$150 
Rear seat pass-through    $100
Storage compartment under front seat(s)$50$50$50$50 
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100$100$100 
Rear air vents$100$100  $100
Rear air vents with automatic controls  $250$250 
Rear dual-zone climate control  $125$125 
Residual heat$50$50$50$50 
Wiper de-icer$25$25$25$25 
Exterior 
Active grille shutters    $0
Body kit $0 $0 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25 $25$25
Laminated front side windows$200$200$200$200 
Panoramic sunroof  $1200$1200 
Rear spoiler    $200
Sunroof$900$900  $900
Infotainment 
Android Auto support    $100
App support    $0
Apple CarPlay support    $100
Aux input    $50
Bluetooth audio streaming    $25
Bluetooth cell phone link    $100
CD changer, in-dash$325$325$325$325 
CD player    $125
DVD-Audio-compatible player$0$0$0$0 
HD radio    $50
iPod integration$100$100$100$100 
Mirrorlink support    $0
SMS text-to-speech reader    $25
Surround sound$250$250$250$250 
Traffic + travel information    $25
USB port    $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25    
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75$75$75 
Chronometer $100$100$100 
Compass    $0
Cornering lights$50$50$50$50 
Digital instruments$0$0$0$0 
Fog light, rear$100$100$100$100 
Headlight washers$50$50$50$50 
Illuminated vanity mirrors, rear seat$100$100$100$100 
Interior ambient lighting$150$150$150$150 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25$25$25 
Power-folding mirrors$50$50$50$50 
Steering-linked headlights$150$150$150$150 
Xenon HID headlights$500$500$500$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Automatic seat bolsters, driver $300$300$300 
Automatic seat bolsters, front passenger $300$300$300 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300$300$300 
Cooled or ventilated second row seats  $200$200 
Folding second row seats    $300
Heated second row seats  $200$200 
Leather door panel trim$250$250$250$250 
Leather seating surfaces$900$900$900$900 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150 $150$150
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat    $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat    $50
Massage, driver seat $100$100$100 
Massage, passenger seat $100$100$100 
Memory system, driver seat$200$200$200$200 
Memory system, passenger seat$150$150$150$150 
Memory system, second row seats  $150$150 
Metal pedals $75   
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$100 
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat$50$50$50$50 
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50$50$50 
Power headrest height adjuster, second row seats  $75$75 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100    
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100    
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100$100$100 
Power recliner, second row seats  $150$150 
Power seat belt height adjusters, front row$25$25$25$25 
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100$100 
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, second row seats  $150$150 
Power-folding headrests, second row seats$50$50$50$50 
Soft-touch instrument panel (optional)    $0
Synthetic leather seating surfaces    $0
Synthetic suede headliner $650$650$650 
Upholstered instrument cluster hood, leather$200$200   
Upholstered instrument panel, leather  $1000$1000 
Wood trim$300$300$300$300 
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel  $150  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500    
Adaptive hydraulic struts, auto-leveling and ht. adjustable $4000$4000$4000 
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable$1000    
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0 $0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100$100$100 
Total Value of Features$11,490$16,990$21,040$20,965$4,940
Value of Feature Adjustments$6,550$12,050$16,100$16,025$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-6,101-11,231-15,002-14,9250

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

Model Year20082018
ModelS-ClassJetta
Body4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan
Wheelbase124.6 in104.4 in
Length205.0 in183.3 in
Width73.7 in70.0 in
Height58.0 in57.2 in
Curb Weight4,466 lb.2,931 lb.
Fuel Capacity23.8 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.8 in38.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room59.1 in55.2 in
Row 1 Legroom41.9 in41.2 in
Row 2 Headroom38.5 in37.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room58.7 in53.6 in
Row 2 Legroom42.3 in38.1 in
Cargo Volume16.3 ft315.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Volkswagen Jetta 1.8T SEL

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Compass0No
Total Requested250100%
Total Not Requested00%
Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%

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