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

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Volkswagen Jetta vs. Mercedes-Benz CLA Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $27,840

Volkswagen Jetta GLI   
Difference: $10,155

Lowest Total Invoice: $26,697

Volkswagen Jetta GLI   
Difference: $8,702

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220142014
ModelJettaCLACLA
TrimGLICLA250CLA45 AMG
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $23,745 $29,900 $47,450
Base Invoice $22,795 $27,807 $44,129
Autobahn Package 2,050    
Rear spoiler 375 300 300
Navigation system 900    
Multimedia Package   2,370 2,370
Premium 1 Package   2,300 2,300
Sunroof, large   1,480 1,480
Metallic paint (extra cost)   720 720
Autobahn Package 1,968    
Rear spoiler 300 279 279
Navigation system 864    
Multimedia Package   2,204 2,204
Premium 1 Package   2,139 2,139
Sunroof, large   1,376 1,376
Metallic paint (extra cost)   669 669
Options (change) 3,325 7,170 7,170
Options (change) 3,132 6,667 6,667
Destination 770 925 925
Total Price $27,840 $37,995 $55,545
Total Invoice $26,697 $35,399 $51,721

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Jetta GLI
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,305
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,183
Model Year201220142014
ModelJettaCLACLA
TrimGLICLA250CLA45 AMG
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine200hp I4208hp I4355hp I4
TransmissionM6S7S7
DrivetrainFWDFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)400, 9450, 12450, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/40-18225/45-17235/40-18
Total Price$27,840$37,995$55,545
Adjustments for Features0-4,850-8,425
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$27,840$33,145$47,120
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$13,975
Total Invoice$26,697$35,399$51,721
Adjustments for Features0-4,519-7,845
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$26,697$30,880$43,876
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$12,996

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Jetta vs. Mercedes-Benz CLA

Model Year201220142014
ModelJettaCLACLA
TrimGLICLA250CLA45 AMG
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150  
7-speed automated manual $1200$1200
FWD$0$0 
AWD  $1700
Accessories 
Proximity key$250  
Remote app $25$25
Universal garage door opener $100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0  
Driver drowsiness monitor $150$150
Forward collision warning $200$200
Full-size spare tire$225  
Knee airbag, driver $75$75
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0$0
Rearview camera $200$200
Rollover sensor $50$50
Tires, run-flat $150$150
Torque vectoring, brake-based  $100
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50  
Console with shifter$150 $150
Console without shifter $150 
Overhead sunglass holder$25  
Rear seat pass-through$100  
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15  
Rain-sensing wipers $175$175
Rear air vents $100$100
Variable intermittent wipers$75  
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150$150
Dual-mode exhaust  $250
Exterior 
Body kit  $0
Front splitter spoiler  $200
Sunroof$900  
Sunroof, large $1100$1100
Infotainment 
App support $0$0
CD changer, in-dash $325$325
CD player$125  
DVD-compatible player $0$0
HD radio $50$50
In-vehicle Internet $150$150
iPod integration$100  
Media drive $15$15
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25
Surround sound $250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225$225
Traffic + travel information $25$25
USB port $25$25
Voice control for nav and audio $100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75$75
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150$150
Automatic headlights $125$125
Chronometer  $100
Compass$0  
Fog light, rear $100$100
Fog lights$125  
Interior ambient lighting $150$150
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25$25
Xenon HID headlights  $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim  $100
Door sill trim plates $100$100
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50  
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50  
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50  
Memory system, driver seat $200$200
Memory system, passenger seat $150$150
Metal pedals$75 $75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150$150
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power recliner, driver seat $100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Soft-touch instrument panel (optional)$0  
Synthetic suede inserts in seating surfaces  $450
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Performance steering system (optional)  $0
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 $0
Transmission 
Launch control  $100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100
Total Value of Features$2,515$7,365$10,940
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$4,850$8,425
Value of Feature Adjustments0-4,519-7,845

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Jetta vs. Mercedes-Benz CLA

Model Year20122014
ModelJettaCLA
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase104.4 in106.3 in
Length182.2 in182.3 in
Width70.0 in70.0 in
Height57.2 in56.6 in
Curb Weight2,805 lb.3,263 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.5 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.2 in38.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.2 in56.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.2 in40.2 in
Row 2 Headroom37.1 in35.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.6 in53.2 in
Row 2 Legroom38.1 in27.1 in
Cargo Volume15.5 ft313.1 ft3

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Option Package Details
Volkswagen Jetta GLI

Autobahn Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Synthetic leather seating surfaces0Yes
Heated windshield washer nozzles15No
Air-conditioned storage compartment50No
225/40HR18 tires400No
Fender, 400W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested142564%
Total Not Requested81536%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz CLA CLA250

Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200No
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25No
SD Card slot25Yes
In-vehicle Internet150No
App support0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Total Requested62556%
Total Not Requested49044%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Universal garage door opener100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150No
Satellite radio200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Compass0No
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Surround sound250No
iPod integration100Yes
Harman/Kardon, 450W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested82547%
Total Not Requested92553%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz CLA CLA45 AMG

Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200No
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25No
SD Card slot25Yes
In-vehicle Internet150No
App support0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Total Requested62556%
Total Not Requested49044%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Universal garage door opener100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150No
Satellite radio200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Compass0No
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Surround sound250No
iPod integration100Yes
Harman/Kardon, 450W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested82547%
Total Not Requested92553%

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