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

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Volkswagen Jetta vs. Mercedes-Benz CLS Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $30,345

Volkswagen Jetta GLI   
Difference: $47,000

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,204

Volkswagen Jetta GLI   
Difference: $43,797

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200820182018
ModelJettaCLSCLS
TrimGLICLS550AMG CLS63 S
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $24,300 $75,150 $108,900
Base Invoice $22,659 $69,890 $101,277
Cold Weather Package 225    
Autobahn Package 3,020    
Navigation system 1,800    
Rear side airbags 350    
iPod integration 0    
AMG Line   260  
Alloy wheels, optional design   500  
Folding second row seats   440  
Cold Weather Package 199    
Autobahn Package 2,797    
Navigation system 1,589    
Rear side airbags 310    
iPod integration 0    
AMG Line   242  
Alloy wheels, optional design   465  
Folding second row seats   409  
Options (change) 5,395 1,200 0
Options (change) 4,895 1,116 0
Destination 650 995 995
Total Price $30,345 $77,345 $109,895
Total Invoice $28,204 $72,001 $102,272

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Jetta GLI
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $37,145
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $34,623
Model Year200820182018
ModelJettaCLSCLS
TrimGLICLS550AMG CLS63 S
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine200hp I4402hp V8577hp V8
TransmissionM6T9T7
DrivetrainFWDRWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)250, 10610, 14610, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17255/40-18255/35-19
Total Price$30,345$77,345$109,895
Adjustments for Features0-9,855-14,155
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$30,345$67,490$95,740
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$28,250
Total Invoice$28,204$72,001$102,272
Adjustments for Features0-9,174-13,173
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$28,204$62,827$89,099
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$26,272

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Jetta vs. Mercedes-Benz CLS

Model Year200820182018
ModelJettaCLSCLS
TrimGLICLS550AMG CLS63 S
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150  
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1400 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1200
FWD$0  
RWD $0 
AWD  $1700
Accessories 
Remote app $25$25
Remote window/roof operation $15$15
Semi-automated parking system  $500
Sunshade, rear, power  $225
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350$350
Universal garage door opener $100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200$200
Automatic braking, low-speed $200$200
Driver drowsiness monitor $150$150
Forward collision warning $200$200
Knee airbag, driver $75$75
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75
Obstacle detection, front  $150
Obstacle detection, rear  $250
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0$0
Rearview camera $200$200
Rollover sensor $50$50
Torque vectoring, brake-based  $100
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder$25  
Rear seat pass-through$100  
Second-row low console $100$100
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100$100
Automatic climate control, front $200$200
Rain-sensing wipers $175$175
Residual heat $50$50
Variable intermittent wipers$75  
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential  $300
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop  $150
Raised top speed limiter  $0
Exterior 
Body kit  $0
Body kit (gray/black)$0  
Painted brake calipers (optional)  $0
Rear spoiler  $200
Infotainment 
Android Auto support $100$100
App support $0$0
Apple CarPlay support $100$100
Aux input $50$50
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100
CD changer, in-dash $325$325
CD player$125  
DVD-compatible player $0$0
HD radio $50$50
In-vehicle Internet $150$150
iPod integration$100  
Media drive $15$15
MP3-compatible player $50$50
Navigation map updates, three years $0$0
SD Card slot $25$25
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25
Surround sound $250$250
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 
Adaptive headlights  $200
Analog clock $25 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75$75
Auto-dimming headlights  $200
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150$150
Automatic headlights $125$125
Chronometer  $100
Cornering lights  $50
Fog light, rear $100$100
Fog lights$125  
Headlight washers $50$50
Interior ambient lighting, configurable $150$150
LED headlights $1000$1000
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25$25
Xenon HID headlights$500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100  
Door sill trim plates$100$100 
Illuminated door sill trim plates  $200
Leather door panel trim $250$250
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50  
Manual height 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 headrest height adjuster, driver seat $50$50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat $50$50
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
Power-folding headrests, second row seats $50$50
Synthetic suede headliner  $650
Synthetic suede steering wheel  $150
Upholstered instrument panel, leather $1000$1000
Wood trim $300$300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500$500
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable $1000 
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200
Rear air springs, auto-leveling  $350
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0  
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
Transmission 
Launch control  $100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100
Total Value of Features$1,900$11,755$16,055
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$9,855$14,155
Value of Feature Adjustments0-9,174-13,173

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Jetta vs. Mercedes-Benz CLS

Model Year20082018
ModelJettaCLS
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase101.5 in113.2 in
Length179.3 in194.5 in
Width70.1 in74.1 in
Height57.4 in55.8 in
Curb Weight3,231 lb.4,159 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.5 gal.21.1 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.5 in36.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.8 in57.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in58.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.2 in42.1 in
Row 2 Headroom37.2 in36.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.1 in56.5 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in57.6 in
Row 2 Legroom35.4 in35.0 in
Cargo Volume16.0 ft315.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Volkswagen Jetta GLI

Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated windshield washer nozzles15Yes
Total Requested215100%
Total Not Requested00%
Autobahn Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Front seat active head restraints0Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Heated windshield washer nozzles15Yes
Unbranded, 250W, 10 speakers350No
Total Requested221586%
Total Not Requested35014%

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