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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: $10,110

Lowest Total Invoice: $26,697

Volkswagen Jetta GLI   
Difference: $8,659

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220182018
ModelJettaCLACLA
TrimGLICLA250AMG CLA45
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $23,745 $32,700 $50,400
Base Invoice $22,795 $30,411 $46,872
Autobahn Package 2,050    
Navigation system 900    
Rear spoiler 375 300  
Garmin Map Pilot   625 625
Metallic paint (extra cost)   720 720
Proximity key   550 550
Heated front seats   580 580
Sunroof, large   1,480 1,480
Autobahn Package 1,968    
Navigation system 864    
Rear spoiler 300 273  
Garmin Map Pilot   581 581
Metallic paint (extra cost)   669 669
Proximity key   512 512
Heated front seats   539 539
Sunroof, large   1,376 1,376
Options (change) 3,325 4,255 3,955
Options (change) 3,132 3,950 3,677
Destination 770 995 995
Total Price $27,840 $37,950 $55,350
Total Invoice $26,697 $35,356 $51,544

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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: $5,325
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,201
Model Year201220182018
ModelJettaCLACLA
TrimGLICLA250AMG CLA45
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine200hp I4208hp I4375hp I4
TransmissionM6S7S7
DrivetrainFWDFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)400, 9?, 8?, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/40-18225/45-17235/40-18
Total Price$27,840$37,950$55,350
Adjustments for Features0-4,785-8,510
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$27,840$33,165$46,840
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$13,675
Total Invoice$26,697$35,356$51,544
Adjustments for Features0-4,458-7,925
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$26,697$30,898$43,619
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$12,721

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Jetta vs. Mercedes-Benz CLA

Model Year201220182018
ModelJettaCLACLA
TrimGLICLA250AMG CLA45
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150  
7-speed automated manual $1200$1200
FWD$0$0 
AWD  $1700
Accessories 
Remote app $25$25
Remote climate control $25$25
Remote start via app $75$75
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0  
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200$200
Automatic braking, low-speed $200$200
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 
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 
Black exterior trim (optional)  $0
Body kit  $0
Front splitter spoiler  $200
Sunroof$900  
Sunroof, large $1100$1100
Infotainment 
DVD-compatible player $0$0
HD radio $50$50
iPod integration$100  
Satellite radio$200  
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225$225
Traffic information $25$25
USB port $25$25
Voice control for nav and audio $100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights $125$125
Chronometer  $100
Compass$0  
Fog light, rear $100$100
Fog lights$125  
Interior ambient lighting $150$150
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only  $750
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25$25
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  
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $50 
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger 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 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200
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$2,315$7,100$10,825
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$4,785$8,510
Value of Feature Adjustments0-4,458-7,925

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Jetta vs. Mercedes-Benz CLA

Model Year20122018
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

Garmin Map Pilot
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
Total Requested60083%
Total Not Requested12517%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz CLA AMG CLA45

Garmin Map Pilot
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
Total Requested60083%
Total Not Requested12517%

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