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

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Volkswagen Jetta vs. Mercedes-Benz CLA Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $32,179

Volkswagen Jetta GLI   
Difference: $9,091

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,560

Volkswagen Jetta GLI   
Difference: $8,885

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200720182018
ModelJettaCLACLA
TrimGLICLA250AMG CLA45
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $24,110 $32,700 $50,400
Base Invoice $22,434 $30,411 $46,872
Package 2 3,500    
iPod integration 0    
Rear spoiler 479 300  
Navigation system 1,800    
Body kit 1,650    
Garmin Map Pilot   625 625
Interior Package   1,650  
Premium Package   1,800 1,800
Metallic paint (extra cost)   720 720
Aluminum trim   150  
Sunroof, large   1,480 1,480
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only   850  
AMG Red Cut Exclusive Package     1,650
Package 2 3,197    
iPod integration 0    
Rear spoiler 310 273  
Navigation system 1,589    
Body kit 1,390    
Garmin Map Pilot   581 581
Interior Package   1,535  
Premium Package   1,674 1,674
Metallic paint (extra cost)   669 669
Aluminum trim   140  
Sunroof, large   1,376 1,376
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only   791  
AMG Red Cut Exclusive Package     1,535
Options (change) 7,429 7,575 6,275
Options (change) 6,486 7,039 5,835
Destination 640 995 995
Total Price $32,179 $41,270 $57,670
Total Invoice $29,560 $38,445 $53,702

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Jetta GLI
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,156
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,356
Model Year200720182018
ModelJettaCLACLA
TrimGLICLA250AMG CLA45
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine200hp I4208hp I4375hp I4
TransmissionM6S7S7
DrivetrainFWDFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)250, 10?, 8?, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17225/45-17235/40-18
Total Price$32,179$41,270$57,670
Adjustments for Features0-5,935-8,485
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$32,179$35,335$49,185
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$13,850
Total Invoice$29,560$38,445$53,702
Adjustments for Features0-5,529-7,901
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$29,560$32,916$45,801
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$12,885

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Jetta vs. Mercedes-Benz CLA

Model Year200720182018
ModelJettaCLACLA
TrimGLICLA250AMG CLA45
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150  
7-speed automated manual $1200$1200
FWD$0$0 
AWD  $1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100  
Hands-free trunk or liftgate $100$100
Proximity key $250$250
Remote app $25$25
Remote climate control $25$25
Remote start via app $75$75
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0  
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200$200
Automatic braking, low-speed $200$200
Blind spot warning system $200$200
Driver drowsiness monitor $150$150
Forward collision warning $200$200
Knee airbag, driver $75$75
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0$0
Rearview camera $200$200
Rollover sensor $50$50
Tires, run-flat $150$150
Torque vectoring, brake-based  $100
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50  
Console with shifter$150 $150
Console without shifter $150 
Rear seat pass-through$100  
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15  
Rain-sensing wipers $175$175
Variable intermittent wipers$75  
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150$150
Dual-mode exhaust  $250
Exterior 
Black exterior trim (optional)  $0
Body kit$0 $0
Front splitter spoiler  $200
Sunroof$900  
Sunroof, large $1100$1100
Infotainment 
Aux input $50$50
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100
DVD-compatible player $0$0
HD radio $50$50
iPod integration$100  
MP3-compatible player $50$50
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225$225
Traffic information $25$25
Voice control for nav and audio $100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights $125$125
Chronometer  $100
Compass$0  
Fog light, rear $100$100
Fog lights$125  
Interior ambient lighting, configurable $150$150
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only $750$750
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25$25
Xenon HID headlights$500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Color seat belts  $0
Interior trim, special color  $0
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50  
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50  
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat  $50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat  $50
Memory system, driver seat $200$200
Memory system, passenger seat $150$150
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power recliner, driver seat $100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Upholstered instrument panel $300$300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200
Performance steering system (optional)  $0
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 $0
Transmission 
Launch control  $100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100
Total Value of Features$2,365$8,300$10,850
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$5,935$8,485
Value of Feature Adjustments0-5,529-7,901

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Jetta vs. Mercedes-Benz CLA

Model Year20072018
ModelJettaCLA
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase101.5 in106.3 in
Length179.3 in182.3 in
Width70.1 in70.0 in
Height57.4 in56.6 in
Curb Weight3,231 lb.3,263 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.5 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.5 in38.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.8 in56.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.2 in40.2 in
Row 2 Headroom37.2 in35.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.1 in53.2 in
Row 2 Legroom35.4 in27.1 in
Cargo Volume16.0 ft313.1 ft3

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Option Package Details
Volkswagen Jetta GLI

Package 2
FeatureValueRequested?
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Front seat active head restraints0No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
AC power outlet100No
Monsoon, 250W, 10 speakers350No
Sunroof900Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated windshield washer nozzles15No
Total Requested272585%
Total Not Requested46515%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz CLA CLA250

LED headlights, single projector or low beam only
FeatureValueRequested?
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only750No
LED tail lights0No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested750100%
Garmin Map Pilot
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
Total Requested60083%
Total Not Requested12517%
Interior Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Upholstered instrument panel300No
Interior ambient lighting, configurable0No
Total Requested90075%
Total Not Requested30025%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Proximity key250No
Blind spot warning system200No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested40042%
Total Not Requested55058%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz CLA AMG CLA45

Garmin Map Pilot
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
Total Requested60083%
Total Not Requested12517%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Proximity key250No
Blind spot warning system200No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested40042%
Total Not Requested55058%
AMG Red Cut Exclusive Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Interior trim, special color0No
Color seat belts0No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat50No
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat50No
Upholstered instrument panel300No
Interior ambient lighting, configurable0No
Total Requested90069%
Total Not Requested40031%

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