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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: $73,000

Lowest Total Invoice: $26,880

Volkswagen Jetta 1.8T SEL   
Difference: $67,231

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201420142018
ModelS-ClassS-ClassJetta
TrimS550S63 AMG1.8T SEL
Body4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan
Base Price $92,900 $139,500 $26,245
Base Invoice $86,397 $129,735 $25,195
Driver Assistance Package 2,800 2,800  
Premium 1 Package 4,500    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     325
Cargo net     100
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)     130
Floor mats     235
Door sill trim plates     240
Driver Assistance Package 2,604 2,604  
Premium 1 Package 4,185    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     270
Cargo net     80
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)     100
Floor mats     185
Door sill trim plates     200
Options (change) 7,300 2,800 1,030
Options (change) 6,789 2,604 835
Destination 925 925 850
Total Price $101,125 $143,225 $28,125
Total Invoice $94,111 $133,264 $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: $60,185
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $55,305
Model Year201420142018
ModelS-ClassS-ClassJetta
TrimS550S63 AMG1.8T SEL
Body4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan
Engine449hp V8577hp V8170hp I4
TransmissionT7T7T6
DrivetrainRWDAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)590, 13590, 13400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/45-18255/40-20225/45-17
Total Price$101,125$143,225$28,125
Adjustments for Features-12,815-15,0650
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$88,310$128,160$28,125
Cost Above Minimum$0$39,850$0
Total Invoice$94,111$133,264$26,880
Adjustments for Features-11,926-14,0170
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$82,185$119,247$26,880
Cost Above Minimum$0$37,062$0

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

Model Year201420142018
ModelS-ClassS-ClassJetta
TrimS550S63 AMG1.8T SEL
Body4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200$1200 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100
RWD$0  
AWD $1700 
FWD  $0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100$100 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate$100$100 
Power door closers$300$300 
Power trunk closer$350$350 
Remote window/roof operation$15$15 
Semi-automated parking system$500$500 
Sunshade, rear, power$225$225 
Sunshades, second row, power$225$225 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200$200 
Blind spot collision prevention$150$150 
Collision preparation system, rear$100$100 
Cross-traffic collision intervention, rear  $100
Driver drowsiness monitor$150$150 
Knee airbag, driver$75$75 
Lane departure warning$200$200 
Lane keeping assist$400$400 
Obstacle detection, front$150$150 
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250 
Pedestrian detection$50$50 
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0$0 
Rear side airbags$300$300 
Rollover sensor$50$50 
Secondary collision brake assist  $25
Temporary spare tire  $150
Tires, run-flat$150  
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100$100 
Vehicle health reports  $0
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat  $40
Console with shifter  $150
Console without shifter$150$150 
Rear seat pass-through  $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 
Front splitter spoiler $200 
Laminated front side windows$200$200 
Laminated rear side windows$100$100 
Panoramic sunroof$1200$1200 
Rear spoiler  $200
Sunroof  $900
Infotainment 
Android Auto support  $100
Apple CarPlay support  $100
Aux input  $50
CD changer, in-dash$325$325 
CD player  $125
DVD-compatible player$0$0 
Handwriting recognition$200$200 
In-vehicle Internet$150$150 
Media drive$15$15 
Mirrorlink support  $0
Surround sound$250$250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225 
Wi-Fi hotspot$50$50 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25  
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75 
Auto-dimming headlights$200$200 
Chronometer $100 
Cornering lights$50$50 
Fog light, rear$100$100 
Fog lights  $125
Illuminated vanity mirrors, rear seat$100$100 
Interior ambient lighting$150$150 
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 headlights$150$150 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Automatic seat bolsters, driver$300$300 
Automatic seat bolsters, front passenger$300$300 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300$300 
Door sill trim plates  $100
Folding second row seats  $300
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200$200 
Leather seating surfaces$900$900 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat  $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $50
Massage, driver seat$100$100 
Massage, passenger seat$100$100 
Memory system, driver seat$200$200 
Memory system, passenger seat$150$150 
Metal pedals $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
Synthetic leather seating surfaces  $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 
Transmission 
Launch control $100 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100 
Total Value of Features$17,180$19,430$4,365
Value of Feature Adjustments$12,815$15,065$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-11,926-14,0170

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

Model Year20142018
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.2,931 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
Mercedes-Benz S-Class S550

Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Collision preparation system, rear100No
Pedestrian detection50No
Lane keeping assist system400No
Lane departure warning system200No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed200No
Blind spot intervention150No
Total Requested120052%
Total Not Requested110048%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Automatic seat bolsters, driver300No
Automatic seat bolsters, front passenger300No
Sunshades, second row, power225No
Massage, driver seat100No
Massage, passenger seat100No
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Front sport buckets100No
Proximity key250Yes
Parking guidance system - active500No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested2509%
Total Not Requested242591%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz S-Class S63 AMG

Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Collision preparation system, rear100No
Pedestrian detection50No
Lane keeping assist system400No
Lane departure warning system200No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed200No
Blind spot intervention150No
Total Requested120052%
Total Not Requested110048%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Jetta 1.8T SEL

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested250100%
Total Not Requested00%
Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%

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