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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: $30,215

Volkswagen Jetta GLI   
Difference: $43,130

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,089

Volkswagen Jetta GLI   
Difference: $40,185

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200920132013
ModelJettaCLSCLS
TrimGLICLS550CLS63 AMG
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $24,770 $72,000 $95,900
Base Invoice $23,094 $66,960 $89,187
Autobahn Package 2,405    
Navigation system 1,990    
Rear side airbags 350    
Folding second row seats   440  
Autobahn Package 2,227    
Navigation system 1,758    
Rear side airbags 310    
Folding second row seats   409  
Options (change) 4,745 440 0
Options (change) 4,295 409 0
Destination 700 905 905
Total Price $30,215 $73,345 $96,805
Total Invoice $28,089 $68,274 $90,092

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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: $35,115
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $32,724
Model Year200920132013
ModelJettaCLSCLS
TrimGLICLS550CLS63 AMG
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine200hp I4402hp V8518hp V8
TransmissionM6T7T7
DrivetrainFWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 10610, 14610, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17255/40-18255/35-19
Total Price$30,215$73,345$96,805
Adjustments for Features0-8,015-9,040
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$30,215$65,330$87,765
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$22,435
Total Invoice$28,089$68,274$90,092
Adjustments for Features0-7,461-8,413
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$28,089$60,813$81,679
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$20,866

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Jetta vs. Mercedes-Benz CLS

Model Year200920132013
ModelJettaCLSCLS
TrimGLICLS550CLS63 AMG
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150  
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1200$1200
FWD$0  
RWD $0$0
Accessories 
Remote app $25$25
Remote window/roof operation $15$15
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 
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system $0$0
Driver drowsiness monitor $150$150
Knee airbag, driver $75$75
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75
Rollover sensor $50$50
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  
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop  $150
Exterior 
Body kit  $0
Body kit (gray/black)$0  
Rear spoiler  $200
Infotainment 
App support $0$0
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100
CD changer, in-dash $325$325
CD player$125  
HD radio $50$50
In-vehicle Internet $150$150
MP3-compatible player $50$50
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
Voice control for nav and audio $100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock $25 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75$75
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150$150
Automatic headlights $125$125
Chronometer  $100
Fog light, rear $100$100
Fog lights$125  
Headlight washers $50$50
Interior ambient lighting $150$150
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25$25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100  
Leather door panel trim $250$250
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50  
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50  
Memory system, driver seat $200$200
Memory system, passenger seat $150$150
Metal pedals$75 $75
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
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 $0
Transmission 
Launch control  $100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100
Total Value of Features$1,125$9,140$10,165
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$8,015$9,040
Value of Feature Adjustments0-7,461-8,413

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Jetta vs. Mercedes-Benz CLS

Model Year20092013
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

Autobahn Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Front seat active head restraints0Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Total Requested2000100%
Total Not Requested00%

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