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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: $27,195

Volkswagen Jetta 1.8T SEL   
Difference: $66,630

Lowest Total Invoice: $26,042

Volkswagen Jetta 1.8T SEL   
Difference: $61,280

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2014201420152015
ModelS-ClassS-ClassJettaJetta
TrimS550S63 AMG1.8T SEL2.0T GLI SEL
Body4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $92,900 $139,500 $25,380 $29,280
Base Invoice $86,397 $129,735 $24,366 $28,109
Painted brake calipers (optional)   700    
Lighting Package     995  
Painted brake calipers (optional)   658    
Lighting Package     856  
Options (change) 0 700 995 0
Options (change) 0 658 856 0
Destination 925 925 820 820
Total Price $93,825 $141,125 $27,195 $30,100
Total Invoice $87,322 $131,318 $26,042 $28,929

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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: $57,135
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $52,449
Model Year2014201420152015
ModelS-ClassS-ClassJettaJetta
TrimS550S63 AMG1.8T SEL2.0T GLI SEL
Body4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine449hp V8577hp V8170hp I4210hp I4
TransmissionT7T7T6M6
DrivetrainRWDAWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)590, 13590, 13400, 9400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/45-18255/40-20225/45-17225/40-18
Total Price$93,825$141,125$27,195$30,100
Adjustments for Features-9,695-14,520-2000
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$84,130$126,605$26,995$30,100
Cost Above Minimum$0$42,475$0$3,105
Total Invoice$87,322$131,318$26,042$28,929
Adjustments for Features-9,023-13,511-1920
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$78,299$117,807$25,850$28,929
Cost Above Minimum$0$39,508$0$3,079

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

Model Year2014201420152015
ModelS-ClassS-ClassJettaJetta
TrimS550S63 AMG1.8T SEL2.0T GLI SEL
Body4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200$1200  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100 
6-speed manual   $150
RWD$0   
AWD $1700  
FWD  $0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100$100  
Hands-free trunk or liftgate $100  
Power door closers$300$300  
Power trunk closer$350$350  
Proximity key $250$250$250
Remote window/roof operation$15$15  
Semi-automated parking system $500  
Sunshade, rear, power$225$225  
Sunshades, second row, power $225  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250$250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0$0
Blind spot warning system   $200
Cross-traffic warning, rear   $100
Driver drowsiness monitor$150$150  
Forward collision warning$200$200  
Knee airbag, driver$75$75  
Obstacle detection, front $150  
Obstacle detection, rear $250  
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0$0  
Rear side airbags$300$300  
Rollover sensor$50$50  
Temporary spare tire  $150$150
Tires, run-flat$150   
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100$100  
Vehicle health reports  $0$0
Cargo Management 
Cargo net$40$40  
Console with shifter  $150$150
Console without shifter$150$150  
Rear seat pass-through  $100$100
Storage compartment under front seat(s)$50$50  
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100  
Residual heat$50$50  
Wiper de-icer$25$25  
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150$150  
Dual-mode exhaust $250  
Exterior 
Active grille shutters  $0 
Body kit $0 $0
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25 $25
Front splitter spoiler $200  
Laminated front side windows$200$200  
Laminated rear side windows$100$100  
Painted brake calipers (optional) $0 $0
Panoramic sunroof$1200$1200  
Rear spoiler   $200
Sunroof  $900$900
Infotainment 
App support$0$0  
Aux input  $50$50
CD changer, in-dash$325$325  
CD player  $125$125
DVD-compatible player$0$0  
Handwriting recognition$200$200  
HD radio$50$50  
In-vehicle Internet$150$150  
iPod integration  $100$100
Media drive$15$15  
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25  
Surround sound$250$250  
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200$200
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225  
Traffic + travel information$25$25  
USB port$25$25  
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100  
Wi-Fi hotspot$50$50  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25   
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75  
Auto-dimming headlights$200$200  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150$150 $150
Chronometer $100  
Compass$0$0  
Cornering lights$50$50  
Fog light, rear$100$100  
Fog lights  $125$125
Illuminated vanity mirrors, rear seat$100$100  
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250$250  
LED headlights$1000$1000  
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25  
Power-folding mirrors$50$50  
Steering-linked fog lights  $50$50
Xenon HID headlights  $500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Automatic seat bolsters, driver $300  
Automatic seat bolsters, front passenger $300  
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300  
Folding second row seats  $300$300
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200$200  
Leather seating surfaces$900$900  
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150$150
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat  $50$50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $50$50
Massage, driver seat $100  
Massage, passenger seat $100  
Memory system, driver seat$200$200  
Memory system, passenger seat$150$150  
Metal pedals $75 $75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150$150  
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100  
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat$50$50  
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50  
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100  
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100  
Power seat belt height adjusters, front row$25$25  
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  
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100  
Soft-touch instrument panel (optional)  $0$0
Synthetic leather seating surfaces  $0$0
Upholstered instrument panel$300$300  
Wood trim$300$300  
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150   
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500$500  
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable$1000$1000  
Crosswind stabilization$50$50  
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0 $0
Transmission 
Launch control $100  
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100  
Total Value of Features$14,095$18,920$4,600$4,400
Value of Feature Adjustments$9,695$14,520$200$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-9,023-13,511-1920

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

Model Year20142015
ModelS-ClassJetta
Body4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan
Wheelbase124.6 in104.4 in
Length206.5 in183.3 in
Width74.8 in70.0 in
Height58.7 in57.2 in
Curb Weight4,730 lb.2,860 lb.
Fuel Capacity21.1 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.7 in38.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room59.7 in55.2 in
Row 1 Legroom41.4 in41.2 in
Row 2 Headroom39.2 in37.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room59.1 in53.6 in
Row 2 Legroom43.0 in38.1 in
Cargo Volume16.3 ft315.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Volkswagen Jetta 1.8T SEL

Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Steering-linked fog lights50No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Total Requested80094%
Total Not Requested506%

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