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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: $30,120

Volkswagen Jetta GLI   
Difference: $28,445

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,005

Volkswagen Jetta GLI   
Difference: $26,522

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2008201220122012
ModelJettaE-ClassE-ClassE-Class
TrimGLIE350E550E63 AMG
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $24,300 $50,490 $59,790 $88,900
Base Invoice $22,659 $46,956 $55,605 $82,677
Autobahn Package 3,020      
Rear side airbags 350 420 420 420
Navigation system 1,800      
iPod integration 0      
Sport Package   0    
Rear Seat Package   440 440  
Premium 1 Package   4,000    
Metallic paint (extra cost)   720 720  
Leather seating surfaces   1,620    
Autobahn Package 2,797      
Rear side airbags 310 391 391 391
Navigation system 1,589      
iPod integration 0      
Sport Package   0    
Rear Seat Package   409 409  
Premium 1 Package   3,720    
Metallic paint (extra cost)   669 669  
Leather seating surfaces   1,507    
Options (change) 5,170 7,200 1,580 420
Options (change) 4,696 6,696 1,469 391
Destination 650 875 875 875
Total Price $30,120 $58,565 $62,245 $90,195
Total Invoice $28,005 $54,527 $57,949 $83,943

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Jetta GLI
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $22,965
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $21,420
Model Year2008201220122012
ModelJettaE-ClassE-ClassE-Class
TrimGLIE350E550E63 AMG
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine200hp I4302hp V6402hp V8518hp V8
TransmissionM6T7T7T7
DrivetrainFWDRWDAWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)250, 10610, 14?, 8610, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17245/40-18245/40-18255/35-19
Total Price$30,120$58,565$62,245$90,195
Adjustments for Features0-5,480-5,215-6,265
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$30,120$53,085$57,030$83,930
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$3,945$30,845
Total Invoice$28,005$54,527$57,949$83,943
Adjustments for Features0-5,102-4,855-5,831
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$28,005$49,425$53,094$78,112
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$3,669$28,687

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

Model Year2008201220122012
ModelJettaE-ClassE-ClassE-Class
TrimGLIE350E550E63 AMG
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150   
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1200$1200$1200
FWD$0   
RWD $0 $0
AWD  $1700 
Accessories 
Remote window/roof operation $15$15$15
Sunshade, rear, power $225 $225
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$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
Rearview camera $200  
Rollover sensor $50$50$50
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50   
Console with shifter$150  $150
Console without shifter $150$150 
Overhead sunglass holder$25   
Storage compartment under front seat(s) $50$50$50
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100$100$100
Automatic climate control, front $200$200$200
Dual-zone climate control $125$125$125
Rain-sensing wipers $175$175$175
Residual heat $50$50$50
Variable intermittent wipers$75   
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop   $150
Exterior 
Body kit $0$0$0
Body kit (gray/black)$0   
Bodyside moldings $75$75 
Rear spoiler   $200
Infotainment 
Aux input $50$50$50
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100$100
CD changer, in-dash $325$325$325
CD player$125   
DVD-compatible player $0$0$0
HD radio $50 $50
iPod integration$100$100 $100
Media drive $15  
MP3-compatible player $50$50$50
Navigation system$600$600  
Satellite radio$200$200 $200
SD Card slot $25$25$25
Surround sound $250 $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200$200$200
Traffic information $25  
Voice control for nav and audio $100  
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
Fog lights$125   
Headlight washers   $50
Interior ambient lighting $150$150$150
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25$25$25
Xenon HID headlights$500   
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100   
Heated front seats$200$200 $200
Leather door panel trim $250$250$250
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50   
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50   
Memory system, driver seat $200$200$200
Memory system, passenger seat $150$150$150
Metal pedals$75  $75
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100
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, driver seat $100$100$100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100
Power recliner, driver 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, driver seat $100$100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100
Power-folding headrests, second row seats $50$50$50
Wood trim $300$300$300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical   $500
Adaptive dampers - mechanical $100$100 
Alloy wheels$350$350 $350
Electronic systems calibration selector   $200
Performance steering system (optional)   $0
Polished alloy wheels  $350 
Rear air springs, auto-leveling   $350
Transmission 
Launch control   $100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100$100
Total Value of Features$3,175$8,655$8,390$9,440
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$5,480$5,215$6,265
Value of Feature Adjustments0-5,102-4,855-5,831

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

Model Year20082012
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 Weight3,231 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 GLI

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%

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%
Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Body kit0No
245/40ZR18 tires200No
Total Requested25056%
Total Not Requested20044%
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%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Rearview camera200No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
Media drive, large15No
Navigation system600Yes
Harman/Kardon, 610W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Satellite radio200Yes
Surround sound250No
HD radio50No
iPod integration100Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Total Requested110048%
Total Not Requested121552%

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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