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

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Volkswagen Jetta vs. Mercedes-Benz GL Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $28,010

Volkswagen Jetta TDI   
Difference: $40,605

Lowest Total Invoice: $26,218

Volkswagen Jetta TDI   
Difference: $37,658

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20092013
ModelJettaGL
TrimTDIGL350 BlueTEC
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Base Price $23,870 $62,400
Base Invoice $22,503 $58,032
Navigation system 1,990  
Rear side airbags 350  
Panoramic sunroof 1,300 1,090
6-speed automated manual 1,100  
Premium 1 Package   3,500
Metallic paint (extra cost)   720
Navigation system 1,758  
Rear side airbags 310  
Panoramic sunroof 1,148 1,014
6-speed automated manual 1,099  
Premium 1 Package   3,255
Metallic paint (extra cost)   670
Options (change) 4,740 5,310
Options (change) 4,315 4,939
Destination 700 905
Gas Tax -1,300 0
Total Price $28,010 $68,615
Total Invoice $26,218 $63,876

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Jetta TDI
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $29,500
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $27,320
Model Year20092013
ModelJettaGL
TrimTDIGL350 BlueTEC
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Engine140hp I4 D240hp V6 D
TransmissionS6T7
DrivetrainFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)29/40 MPG19/26 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 1080, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/55-16275/55-19
Total Price$28,010$68,615
Adjustments for Features0-11,105
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$28,010$57,510
Total Invoice$26,218$63,876
Adjustments for Features0-10,338
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$26,218$53,538

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Jetta vs. Mercedes-Benz GL

Model Year20092013
ModelJettaGL
TrimTDIGL350 BlueTEC
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automated manual$1100 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1200
FWD$0 
AWD $1700
Accessories 
Power flip-out rear side windows $125
Power liftgate $350
Remote app $25
Remote window/roof operation $15
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350
Universal garage door opener $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Driver drowsiness monitor $150
Forward collision warning $200
Hill descent control $250
Knee airbag, driver $75
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0
Rearview camera $200
Rollover sensor $50
Side curtain airbags$350 
Side curtain airbags, three rows $500
Trailer sway control $25
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50 
Aluminum roof rails $250
Console with shifter$150 
Console without shifter $150
Rear seat pass-through$100 
Roof rails$250 
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100
Automatic climate control, front $200
Dual-zone climate control $125
Rain-sensing wipers $175
Variable intermittent wipers$75 
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 
Deep-tinted rear windows $275
Glass roof panel(s) $300
Laminated front side windows $200
Rear bumper protector $40
Rear spoiler $200
Infotainment 
App support $0
Audio controls on steering wheel $125
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100
CD changer, in-dash $325
CD player$125 
HD radio $50
In-vehicle Internet $150
iPod integration $100
MP3-compatible player $50
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225
Traffic + travel information $25
USB port$25 
Voice control for external devices $0
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, configurable $150
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25
Power-folding mirrors $50
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding passenger seat$150 
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50 
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Manual recliner, second row seats $75
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 recliner, passenger seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power-folding third row seats $1000
Upholstered instrument panel $300
Wood trim $300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable $1000
Crosswind stabilization $50
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$2,850$13,955
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$11,105
Value of Feature Adjustments0-10,338

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Jetta vs. Mercedes-Benz GL

Model Year20092013
ModelJettaGL
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Wheelbase101.5 in121.0 in
Length179.3 in201.6 in
Width70.1 in76.4 in
Height59.2 in72.8 in
Curb Weight3,285 lb.5,467 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.5 gal.26.4 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.4 in41.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.8 in58.5 in
Row 1 Legroom41.1 in40.3 in
Row 2 Headroom38.1 in40.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.1 in58.3 in
Row 2 Legroom35.5 in38.5 in
Row 3 Headroom0.0 in38.9 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room0.0 in50.5 in
Row 3 Legroom0.0 in35.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
32.8 ft316.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
32.849.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
66.9 ft393.8 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz GL GL350 BlueTEC

Panoramic sunroof
FeatureValueRequested?
Panoramic sunroof300Yes
Glass roof panel(s)300No
Total Requested30050%
Total Not Requested30050%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat50No
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150No
Memory system, driver seat200No
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Satellite radio200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Power-folding mirrors50No
iPod integration100Yes
Voice control for external devices0No
Illuminated door sill trim plates100No
Interior ambient lighting, configurable0No
In-vehicle Internet150No
App support0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Media drive, large15Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested91540%
Total Not Requested135060%

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