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Volkswagen Jetta vs. Mercedes-Benz SL Price Comparison (MSRP)The sticker prices, before adjusting for remaining feature differences. Usually these are the numbers you will see on the window stickers.
Models in short supply often sell at or even above these prices.
Models in short supply often sell at or even above these prices.
Volkswagen Jetta vs. Mercedes-Benz SL Invoice Comparison
Lowest Total Price: $29,865 Volkswagen Jetta GLI | ||||
| Difference: $76,540 | ||||
Lowest Total Invoice: $27,779 Volkswagen Jetta GLI | ||||
| Difference: $71,241 | ||||
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| Model Year | 2009 | 2013 | 2013 | 2013 |
| Model | Jetta | SL | SL | SL |
| Trim | GLI | SL550 | SL63 AMG | SL65 AMG |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 2dr Hardtop conv. | 2dr Hardtop conv. | 2dr Hardtop conv. |
| Base Price | $24,770 | $105,500 | $145,800 | $212,240 |
| Base Invoice | $23,094 | $98,115 | $135,594 | $197,383 |
| Autobahn Package | 2,405 | |||
| Navigation system | 1,990 | |||
| Wood trim | 0 | 0 | ||
| Autobahn Package | 2,227 | |||
| Navigation system | 1,758 | |||
| Wood trim | 0 | 0 | ||
| Options (change) | 4,395 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Options (change) | 3,985 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Destination | 700 | 905 | 905 | 905 |
| Gas Tax | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1,300 |
| Total Price | $29,865 | $106,405 | $146,705 | $214,445 |
| Total Invoice | $27,779 | $99,020 | $136,499 | $199,588 |
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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen Jetta vs. Mercedes-Benz SL
| Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Jetta GLI | ||||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $62,425 | ||||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $58,106 | ||||
| Model Year | 2009 | 2013 | 2013 | 2013 |
| Model | Jetta | SL | SL | SL |
| Trim | GLI | SL550 | SL63 AMG | SL65 AMG |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 2dr Hardtop conv. | 2dr Hardtop conv. | 2dr Hardtop conv. |
| Engine | 200hp I4 | 429hp V8 | 530hp V8 | 621hp V12 |
| Transmission | M6 | T7 | T7 | T7 |
| Drivetrain | FWD | RWD | RWD | RWD |
| EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway) | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG |
| Audio (watts, speakers) | ?, 10 | 600, 14 | 600, 14 | 900, 12 |
| Tire (rear if not all the same) | 225/45-17 | 255/40-18 | 255/35-19 | 255/35-19 |
| Total Price | $29,865 | $106,405 | $146,705 | $214,445 |
| Adjustments for Features | 0 | -14,115 | -18,815 | -26,715 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Price | $29,865 | $92,290 | $127,890 | $187,730 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $0 | $35,600 | $95,440 |
| Total Invoice | $27,779 | $99,020 | $136,499 | $199,588 |
| Adjustments for Features | 0 | -13,135 | -17,506 | -24,864 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice | $27,779 | $85,885 | $118,993 | $174,724 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $0 | $33,108 | $88,839 |
Features Comparison: Volkswagen Jetta vs. Mercedes-Benz SL
| Model Year | 2009 | 2013 | 2013 | 2013 |
| Model | Jetta | SL | SL | SL |
| Trim | GLI | SL550 | SL63 AMG | SL65 AMG |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 2dr Hardtop conv. | 2dr Hardtop conv. | 2dr Hardtop conv. |
| Transmission and Drivetrain | ||||
| 6-speed manual | $150 | |||
| 7-speed manually-shiftable automatic | $1200 | $1200 | $1200 | |
| FWD | $0 | |||
| RWD | $0 | $0 | $0 | |
| Accessories | ||||
| Adaptive cruise control, all-speed | $850 | |||
| Cruise control | $150 | $150 | $150 | |
| Hands-free trunk or liftgate | $100 | |||
| Power door closers | $300 | |||
| Power rear side windows | $200 | |||
| Power trunk closer | $350 | |||
| Proximity key | $250 | |||
| Remote app | $25 | $25 | $25 | |
| Remote window/roof operation | $15 | $15 | $15 | |
| Semi-automated parking system | $500 | |||
| Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual | $250 | |||
| Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power | $350 | $350 | $350 | |
| Universal garage door opener | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Wind blocker, power small | $300 | $300 | $300 | |
| Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety | ||||
| Auto-raising roll bars / headrests | $500 | $500 | $500 | |
| Automatic braking, high-speed or partial | $200 | |||
| Automatic braking, low-speed | $200 | |||
| Blind spot collision prevention | $150 | |||
| Blind spot warning system | $200 | |||
| Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system | $0 | $0 | ||
| Driver drowsiness monitor | $150 | $150 | $150 | |
| Forward collision warning | $200 | |||
| Knee airbag, driver | $75 | $75 | $75 | |
| Knee airbag, passenger | $75 | $75 | $75 | |
| Lane departure prevention | $150 | |||
| Lane departure warning | $200 | |||
| Obstacle detection, front | $150 | |||
| Obstacle detection, rear | $250 | |||
| Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system | $0 | |||
| Rearview camera | $200 | |||
| Temporary spare tire | $150 | |||
| Tires, run-flat | $150 | |||
| Torque vectoring, brake-based | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Cargo Management | ||||
| Overhead sunglass holder | $25 | |||
| Rear seat pass-through | $100 | |||
| Storage compartment under front seat(s) | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| Climate Control | ||||
| Adaptive windshield washer system | $0 | $0 | $0 | |
| 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 | |
| Rear air vents | $100 | |||
| Residual heat | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| Variable intermittent wipers | $75 | |||
| Wiper de-icer | $25 | $25 | $25 | |
| Drivetrain | ||||
| Limited-slip rear differential | $300 | |||
| Engine / Motor | ||||
| Automatic start / stop | $150 | $150 | $150 | |
| Exterior | ||||
| Body kit (gray/black) | $0 | |||
| Electronically-variable tint, sunroof or glass roof panel | $2000 | |||
| Glass roof panel(s) | $300 | $300 | $300 | |
| Power retractable hardtop | $6750 | $6750 | $6750 | |
| Rear spoiler | $200 | $200 | ||
| Sunroof | $900 | |||
| Infotainment | ||||
| App support | $0 | $0 | $0 | |
| Bluetooth audio streaming | $25 | $25 | $25 | |
| Bluetooth cell phone link | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| CD changer, in-dash | $325 | $325 | $325 | |
| CD player | $125 | |||
| HD radio | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| In-vehicle Internet | $150 | $150 | $150 | |
| iPod integration | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| MP3-compatible player | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| SMS text-to-speech reader | $25 | $25 | $25 | |
| Surround sound | $250 | $250 | $250 | |
| Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation | $225 | $225 | $225 | |
| Traffic + travel information | $25 | $25 | $25 | |
| USB port | $25 | |||
| Voice control for nav and audio | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors | ||||
| Auto-dimming driver-side mirror | $75 | $75 | $75 | |
| Auto-dimming headlights | $200 | $200 | $200 | |
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | $150 | $150 | $150 | |
| Automatic headlights | $125 | $125 | $125 | |
| Chronometer | $100 | $100 | ||
| Compass | $0 | |||
| Cornering lights | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| Fog light, rear | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Headlight washers | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| Interior ambient lighting | $150 | $150 | $150 | |
| Mirror tilt-down in reverse | $25 | $25 | $25 | |
| Steering-linked headlights | $150 | $150 | $150 | |
| Seats and Interior Trim | ||||
| Aluminum trim | $100 | |||
| Automatic seat bolsters, driver | $300 | |||
| Automatic seat bolsters, front passenger | $300 | |||
| Center armrest(s), second row | $50 | |||
| Cooled or ventilated front seats | $300 | |||
| Door sill trim plates | $100 | $100 | ||
| Folding second row seats | $300 | |||
| Illuminated door sill trim plates | $200 | $200 | ||
| Leather door panel trim | $250 | $250 | $250 | |
| Leather headliner | $1000 | |||
| Manual height adjuster, driver seat | $50 | |||
| Manual height adjuster, passenger seat | $50 | |||
| Massage, driver seat | $100 | |||
| Massage, passenger seat | $100 | |||
| Memory system, driver seat | $200 | $200 | $200 | |
| Memory system, passenger seat | $150 | $150 | $150 | |
| Neck-level heating, front seats | $150 | |||
| No leather in second row | $-300 | $-300 | $-300 | |
| 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 thigh support length adjuster, driver seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Power tilt adjuster, driver seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Synthetic suede headliner | $650 | |||
| Upholstered instrument panel, leather | $1000 | $1000 | $1000 | |
| Wood trim | $300 | $300 | $300 | |
| Suspension, Wheels, and Tires | ||||
| Adaptive dampers - electrical | $500 | |||
| Adaptive hydraulic struts, auto-leveling and ht. adjustable | $4000 | $4000 | ||
| Electronic systems calibration selector | $200 | $200 | ||
| Sport suspension (upgrade) | $0 | $0 | $0 | |
| Transmission | ||||
| Launch control | $100 | |||
| Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Total Value of Features | $2,900 | $17,015 | $21,715 | $29,615 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | $0 | $14,115 | $18,815 | $26,715 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | 0 | -13,135 | -17,506 | -24,864 |
Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Jetta vs. Mercedes-Benz SL
| Model Year | 2009 | 2013 |
| Model | Jetta | SL |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 2dr Hardtop conv. |
| Wheelbase | 101.5 in | 101.8 in |
| Length | 179.3 in | 181.8 in |
| Width | 70.1 in | 73.9 in |
| Height | 57.4 in | 51.8 in |
| Curb Weight | 3,231 lb. | 4,002 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 14.5 gal. | 19.8 gal. |
| Row 1 Headroom | 38.5 in | 39.1 in |
| Row 1 Shoulder Room | 54.8 in | 55.5 in |
| Row 1 Legroom | 41.2 in | 42.9 in |
| Row 2 Headroom | 37.2 in | 0.0 in |
| Row 2 Shoulder Room | 53.1 in | 0.0 in |
| Row 2 Legroom | 35.4 in | 0.0 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 16.0 ft3 | 8.5 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 16.0 | 13.5 ft3 |
Option Package Details
Volkswagen Jetta GLI
| Autobahn Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Sunroof | 900 | No |
| Front seat active head restraints | 0 | Yes |
| Leather seating surfaces | 900 | Yes |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat | 100 | Yes |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | 100 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 1100 | 55% |
| Total Not Requested | 900 | 45% |
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