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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: $25,780

Volkswagen Jetta TDI   
Difference: $32,780

Lowest Total Invoice: $24,032

Volkswagen Jetta TDI   
Difference: $30,490

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201020102012
ModelJettaJettaE-Class
TrimTDITDI Cup EditionE350
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $22,830 $24,990 $50,490
Base Invoice $21,528 $23,552 $46,956
Navigation system 1,790 1,790  
Sunroof 1,000 1,000  
Rear side airbags 350   420
Rear spoiler 360   300
iPod integration 0 0  
Larger rear spoiler   499  
Rear Seat Package     440
Premium 1 Package     4,000
Metallic paint (extra cost)     720
AC power outlet     115
3.0L V6 Diesel     1,200
Navigation system 1,581 1,581  
Sunroof 883 883  
Rear side airbags 310   391
Rear spoiler 280   279
iPod integration 0 0  
Larger rear spoiler   370  
Rear Seat Package     409
Premium 1 Package     3,720
Metallic paint (extra cost)     669
AC power outlet     107
3.0L V6 Diesel     1,116
Options (change) 3,500 3,289 7,195
Options (change) 3,054 2,834 6,691
Destination 750 750 875
Gas Tax -1,300 -1,300 0
Total Price $25,780 $27,729 $58,560
Total Invoice $24,032 $25,836 $54,522

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Jetta TDI
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $26,965
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $25,076
Model Year201020102012
ModelJettaJettaE-Class
TrimTDITDI Cup EditionE350
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine140hp I4 D140hp I4 D210hp V6 D
TransmissionM6M6T7
DrivetrainFWDFWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)30/41 MPG30/41 MPG21/32 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 10?, 10610, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/55-16225/40-18245/45-17
Total Price$25,780$27,729$58,560
Adjustments for Features-2000-6,015
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$25,580$27,729$52,545
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,149$0
Total Invoice$24,032$25,836$54,522
Adjustments for Features-1860-5,600
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$23,846$25,836$48,922
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,990$0

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

Model Year201020102012
ModelJettaJettaE-Class
TrimTDITDI Cup EditionE350
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1200
FWD$0$0 
RWD  $0
Accessories 
Remote window/roof operation  $15
Sunshade, rear, power  $225
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power  $350
Universal garage door opener  $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system  $0
Driver drowsiness monitor  $150
Full-size spare tire$225$225 
Knee airbag, driver  $75
Rear side airbags$300 $300
Rearview camera  $200
Rollover sensor  $50
Tires, run-flat  $150
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50 
Console with shifter$150$150 
Console without shifter  $150
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25 
Storage compartment under front seat(s)  $50
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation  $100
Automatic climate control, front  $200
Dual-zone climate control  $125
Rain-sensing wipers  $175
Residual heat  $50
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75 
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings  $75
Larger rear spoiler $200 
Rear spoiler$200 $200
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25
CD changer, in-dash  $325
CD player$125$125 
HD radio  $50
Surround sound  $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200
Traffic information  $25
Voice control for nav and audio  $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock  $25
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75
Auto-dimming rearview mirror  $150
Automatic headlights  $125
Fog light, rear  $100
Interior ambient lighting  $150
Mirror tilt-down in reverse  $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates $100$100
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50$50 
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50$50 
Memory system, driver seat  $200
Memory system, passenger seat  $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $150
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat  $100
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat  $50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat  $50
Power height adjuster, driver seat  $100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat  $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Power-folding headrests, second row seats  $50
Wood trim  $300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - mechanical  $100
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100
Total Value of Features$1,750$1,550$7,565
Value of Feature Adjustments$200$0$6,015
Value of Feature Adjustments-1860-5,600

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

Model Year20102012
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 Weight3,232 lb.4,059 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
Mercedes-Benz E-Class E350

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
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
Media drive, large15Yes
Harman/Kardon, 610W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Heated front seats200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Surround sound250No
HD radio50No
iPod integration100Yes
Total Requested111548%
Total Not Requested120052%
turbocharged
3.0L V6 Diesel
DOHC-4v
210 hp@3800
400 lb-ft@1600
FeatureValueRequested?
turbocharged
3.0L V6 Diesel
DOHC-4v
210 hp@3800
400 lb-ft@1600
1000Yes
Tires, run-flat150No
Total Requested100087%
Total Not Requested15013%

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