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

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Volkswagen Jetta vs. Mercedes-Benz E-Class Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $25,234

Volkswagen Jetta 2.5 / TDI   
Difference: $29,746

Lowest Total Invoice: $23,121

Volkswagen Jetta 2.5 / TDI   
Difference: $28,072

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20062006201220122012
ModelJettaJettaE-ClassE-ClassE-Class
Trim2.5 / TDI2.0TE350E550E63 AMG
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $20,290 $23,590 $50,490 $59,790 $88,900
Base Invoice $18,687 $21,702 $46,956 $55,605 $82,677
Package 2 3,485 2,885      
Rear side airbags 350 350 420 420 420
Rear spoiler 479 479 300 300  
Rear Seat Package     440 440  
Metallic paint (extra cost)     720 720  
Leather seating surfaces     1,620    
AC power outlet     115 115  
Package 2 3,184 2,636      
Rear side airbags 310 310 391 391 391
Rear spoiler 310 310 279 279  
Rear Seat Package     409 409  
Metallic paint (extra cost)     669 669  
Leather seating surfaces     1,507    
AC power outlet     107 107  
Options (change) 4,314 3,714 3,615 1,995 420
Options (change) 3,804 3,256 3,362 1,855 391
Destination 630 630 875 875 875
Total Price $25,234 $27,934 $54,980 $62,660 $90,195
Total Invoice $23,121 $25,588 $51,193 $58,335 $83,943

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen Jetta vs. Mercedes-Benz E-Class

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Jetta 2.5 / TDI
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $26,306
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $24,869
Model Year20062006201220122012
ModelJettaJettaE-ClassE-ClassE-Class
Trim2.5 / TDI2.0TE350E550E63 AMG
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine150hp I5200hp I4302hp V6402hp V8518hp V8
TransmissionM5M6T7T7T7
DrivetrainFWDFWDRWDAWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 10?, 10?, 8?, 8610, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/55-16225/45-17245/45-17245/40-18255/35-19
Total Price$25,234$27,934$54,980$62,660$90,195
Adjustments for Features0-1,000-3,440-5,140-5,915
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$25,234$26,934$51,540$57,520$84,280
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,700$0$5,980$32,740
Total Invoice$23,121$25,588$51,193$58,335$83,943
Adjustments for Features0-916-3,203-4,785-5,505
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$23,121$24,672$47,990$53,550$78,438
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,551$0$5,560$30,448

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

Model Year20062006201220122012
ModelJettaJettaE-ClassE-ClassE-Class
Trim2.5 / TDI2.0TE350E550E63 AMG
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0    
6-speed manual $150   
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1200$1200$1200
FWD$0$0   
RWD  $0 $0
AWD   $1700 
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100$100$100$100 
Remote window/roof operation  $15$15$15
Sunshade, rear, power    $225
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250   
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power  $350$350$350
Universal garage door opener  $100$100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system  $0$0$0
Driver drowsiness monitor  $150$150$150
Knee airbag, driver  $75$75$75
Rollover sensor  $50$50$50
Tire-pressure monitor  $75$75$75
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50   
Console with shifter$150$150  $150
Console without shifter  $150$150 
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25   
Storage compartment under front seat(s)  $50$50$50
Climate Control 
Rain-sensing wipers  $175$175$175
Residual heat  $50$50$50
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75   
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop    $150
Exterior 
Body kit   $0$0
Bodyside moldings  $75$75 
Infotainment 
Aux input  $50$50$50
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25$25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link  $100$100$100
DVD-compatible player  $0$0$0
HD radio    $50
iPod integration    $100
Satellite radio$200$200  $200
Surround sound    $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200$200$200
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock  $25$25 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75$75$75
Auto-dimming rearview mirror  $150$150$150
Automatic headlights  $125$125$125
Chronometer    $100
Fog light, rear  $100$100$100
Headlight washers $50  $50
Mirror tilt-down in reverse  $25$25$25
Xenon HID headlights $500   
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding passenger seat$150$150   
Heated front seats$200$200  $200
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50   
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50$50   
Memory system, passenger 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 seatback bolsters, driver seat    $100
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat    $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100$100
Power-folding headrests, second row seats  $50$50$50
Wood trim $300$300$300$300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical    $500
Alloy wheels$350$350$350 $350
Electronic systems calibration selector    $200
Performance steering system (optional)    $0
Polished alloy wheels   $350 
Rear air springs, auto-leveling    $350
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0$0
Transmission 
Launch control    $100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100$100$100
Total Value of Features$1,650$2,650$5,090$6,790$7,565
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,000$3,440$5,140$5,915
Value of Feature Adjustments0-916-3,203-4,785-5,505

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

Model Year20062012
ModelJettaE-Class
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase101.5 in113.1 in
Length179.3 in191.7 in
Width70.1 in73.0 in
Height57.4 in57.7 in
Curb Weight3,260 lb.3,826 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.5 gal.21.1 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.5 in37.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.8 in57.8 in
Row 1 Legroom41.2 in41.3 in
Row 2 Headroom37.2 in38.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.1 in56.9 in
Row 2 Legroom35.4 in35.8 in
Cargo Volume16.0 ft315.9 ft3

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Option Package Details
Volkswagen Jetta 2.5 / TDI

Package 2
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Trip computer150Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Compass0Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
AC power outlet100Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Heated windshield washer nozzles15Yes
Total Requested3615100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Jetta 2.0T

Package 2
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500No
Headlight washers50Yes
225/45HR17 tires400No
Wood trim300Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Total Requested212570%
Total Not Requested90030%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz E-Class E350

Leather seating surfaces
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather upholstery, extended coverage900Yes
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Total Requested90078%
Total Not Requested25022%
Rear Seat Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
Folding second row seats300Yes
Rear seat pass-through100Yes
Total Requested40080%
Total Not Requested10020%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz E-Class E550

Rear Seat Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
Folding second row seats300Yes
Rear seat pass-through100Yes
Total Requested40080%
Total Not Requested10020%

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