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

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Mercedes-Benz SL vs. Volkswagen Jetta Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $28,025

Volkswagen Jetta 1.8T SEL   
Difference: $82,550

Lowest Total Invoice: $26,800

Volkswagen Jetta 1.8T SEL   
Difference: $76,100

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2014201420142018
ModelSLSLSLJetta
TrimSL550SL63 AMGSL65 AMG1.8T SEL
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.4dr Sedan
Base Price $106,700 $147,300 $214,500 $26,245
Base Invoice $99,231 $136,989 $199,485 $25,195
Driver Assistance Package 2,950 2,950    
Wood trim   0 0  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror       325
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)       130
Floor mats       235
Door sill trim plates       240
Driver Assistance Package 2,744 2,744    
Wood trim   0 0  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror       270
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)       100
Floor mats       185
Door sill trim plates       200
Options (change) 2,950 2,950 0 930
Options (change) 2,744 2,744 0 755
Destination 925 925 925 850
Gas Tax 0 0 1,300 0
Total Price $110,575 $151,175 $216,725 $28,025
Total Invoice $102,900 $140,658 $201,710 $26,800

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mercedes-Benz SL vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Jetta 1.8T SEL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $66,535
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $61,197
Model Year2014201420142018
ModelSLSLSLJetta
TrimSL550SL63 AMGSL65 AMG1.8T SEL
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.4dr Sedan
Engine429hp V8530hp V8621hp V12170hp I4
TransmissionT7T7T7T6
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)600, 14600, 14900, 12400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/40-18255/35-19255/35-19225/45-17
Total Price$110,575$151,175$216,725$28,025
Adjustments for Features-16,015-20,690-25,2900
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$94,560$130,485$191,435$28,025
Cost Above Minimum$0$35,925$96,875$0
Total Invoice$102,900$140,658$201,710$26,800
Adjustments for Features-14,903-19,251-23,5380
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$87,997$121,407$178,172$26,800
Cost Above Minimum$0$33,410$90,175$0

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Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz SL vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Model Year2014201420142018
ModelSLSLSLJetta
TrimSL550SL63 AMGSL65 AMG1.8T SEL
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200$1200$1200 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1100
RWD$0$0$0 
FWD   $0
Accessories 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate$100$100$100 
Power door closers  $300 
Power rear side windows   $200
Power trunk closer$350$350$350 
Remote window/roof operation$15$15$15 
Semi-automated parking system$500$500$500 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual   $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350$350 
Wind blocker, power small$300$300$300 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Auto-raising roll bars / headrests$500$500$500 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200$200$200 
Blind spot collision prevention$150$150$150 
Cross-traffic collision intervention, rear   $100
Cross-traffic warning, rear   $100
Driver drowsiness monitor$150$150$150 
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75$75 
Lane departure prevention$150$150$150 
Lane departure warning$200$200$200 
Night vision  $1750 
Obstacle detection, front$150$150$150 
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250$250 
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0$0$0 
Secondary collision brake assist   $25
Temporary spare tire   $150
Tires, run-flat$150   
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100$100$100 
Vehicle health reports   $0
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat   $40
Overhead sunglass holder   $25
Rear seat pass-through   $100
Storage compartment under front seat(s)$50$50$50 
Climate Control 
Adaptive windshield washer system$0$0$0 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100$100 
Rear air vents   $100
Residual heat$50$50$50 
Wiper de-icer$25$25$25 
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential  $300 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150$150$150 
Exterior 
Active grille shutters   $0
Electronically-variable tint, sunroof or glass roof panel  $2000 
Glass roof panel(s)$300$300$300 
Power retractable hardtop$6750$6750$6750 
Rear spoiler $200$200$200
Sunroof   $900
Infotainment 
Android Auto support   $100
Apple CarPlay support   $100
CD changer, in-dash$325$325$325 
CD player   $125
DVD-compatible player$0$0$0 
In-vehicle Internet$150$150$150 
iPod integration$100$100$100 
Media drive$15$15$15 
Mirrorlink support   $0
Surround sound$250$250$250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar   $200
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225$225 
USB port   $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25   
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75$75 
Auto-dimming headlights$200$200$200 
Chronometer $100$100 
Compass   $0
Cornering lights$50$50$50 
Fog light, rear$100$100$100 
Headlight washers$50$50$50 
Interior ambient lighting$150$150$150 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25$25 
Steering-linked headlights$150$150$150 
Xenon HID headlights$500$500$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Automatic seat bolsters, driver$300$300$300 
Automatic seat bolsters, front passenger$300$300$300 
Center armrest(s), second row   $50
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300$300$300 
Door sill trim plates$100  $100
Folding second row seats   $300
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200$200 
Leather door panel trim$250$250$250 
Leather headliner  $1000 
Leather seating surfaces$900$900$900 
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 
Memory system, passenger seat$150$150$150 
Metal pedals$75$75$75 
Neck-level heating, front seats$150$150$150 
No leather in second row$-300$-300$-300 
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 
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat$50$50$50 
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50$50 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100$100 
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100 
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$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
Synthetic suede headliner $650  
Upholstered instrument panel, leather$1000$1000$1000 
Wood trim$300$300$300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500   
Adaptive hydraulic struts, auto-leveling and ht. adjustable $4000$4000 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0$0 
Transmission 
Launch control $100  
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100$100 
Total Value of Features$20,405$25,080$29,680$4,390
Value of Feature Adjustments$16,015$20,690$25,290$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-14,903-19,251-23,5380

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Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz SL vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Model Year20142018
ModelSLJetta
Body2dr Hardtop conv.4dr Sedan
Wheelbase101.8 in104.4 in
Length181.8 in183.3 in
Width73.9 in70.0 in
Height51.8 in57.2 in
Curb Weight4,002 lb.2,931 lb.
Fuel Capacity19.8 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.1 in38.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.5 in55.2 in
Row 1 Legroom42.9 in41.2 in
Row 2 Headroom0.0 in37.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room0.0 in53.6 in
Row 2 Legroom0.0 in38.1 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
8.5 ft315.7 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
13.5 ft315.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SL SL550

Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Lane departure warning system200No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Lane departure prevention system150No
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed200No
Forward collision alert200Yes
Blind spot intervention150No
Total Requested130065%
Total Not Requested70035%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SL SL63 AMG

Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Lane departure warning system200No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Lane departure prevention system150No
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed200No
Forward collision alert200Yes
Blind spot intervention150No
Total Requested130065%
Total Not Requested70035%

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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