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

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Volkswagen Jetta vs. Mercedes-Benz CLS Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $30,630

Volkswagen Jetta 2.0T GLI   
Difference: $41,154

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,397

Volkswagen Jetta 2.0T GLI   
Difference: $37,507

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201820062006
ModelJettaCLSCLS
Trim2.0T GLICLS500CLS55 AMG
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $29,545 $64,900 $86,600
Base Invoice $28,362 $60,357 $80,538
Floor mats 235    
Obstacle detection, rear   1,100 1,100
Satellite radio   699 699
Proximity key   1,080 1,080
Navigation system   1,240 1,240
Heated front seats   690  
Floor mats 185    
Obstacle detection, rear   1,023 1,023
Satellite radio   650 650
Proximity key   1,004 1,004
Navigation system   1,153 1,153
Heated front seats   642  
Options (change) 235 4,809 4,119
Options (change) 185 4,472 3,830
Destination 850 775 775
Gas Tax 0 1,300 1,700
Total Price $30,630 $71,784 $93,194
Total Invoice $29,397 $66,904 $86,843

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Jetta 2.0T GLI
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $37,304
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $33,919
Model Year201820062006
ModelJettaCLSCLS
Trim2.0T GLICLS500CLS55 AMG
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine210hp I4302hp V8469hp V8
TransmissionS6T7T5
DrivetrainFWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)400, 9?, 9480, 13
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/40-18245/40-18255/35-19
Total Price$30,630$71,784$93,194
Adjustments for Features0-3,850-4,800
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$30,630$67,934$88,394
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$20,460
Total Invoice$29,397$66,904$86,843
Adjustments for Features0-3,588-4,473
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$29,397$63,316$82,370
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$19,054

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Jetta vs. Mercedes-Benz CLS

Model Year201820062006
ModelJettaCLSCLS
Trim2.0T GLICLS500CLS55 AMG
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automated manual$1100  
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1200 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1000
FWD$0  
RWD $0$0
Accessories 
Remote app$25  
Remote window/roof operation $15$15
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350$350
Universal garage door opener $100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Blind spot warning system$200  
Cross-traffic collision intervention, rear$100  
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100  
Knee airbag, driver $75$75
Rear side airbags $300$300
Rearview camera$200  
Rollover sensor $50$50
Secondary collision brake assist$25  
Tire-pressure monitor$75  
Vehicle health reports$0  
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat$40  
Overhead sunglass holder$25  
Rear seat pass-through$100  
Second-row low console $100$100
Climate Control 
Rear air vents$100  
Rear air vents with automatic controls $250$250
Rear dual-zone climate control $125$125
Residual heat $50$50
Exterior 
Body kit$0 $0
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25  
Painted brake calipers (optional)$0  
Rear spoiler$200  
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100  
App support$0  
Apple CarPlay support$100  
Aux input$50  
Bluetooth audio streaming$25  
Bluetooth cell phone link$100  
HD radio$50  
Mirrorlink support$0  
MP3-compatible player$50  
SMS text-to-speech reader$25  
Surround sound  $250
Traffic + travel information$25  
Voice control for nav and audio$100  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock $25$25
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75$75
Fog light, rear $100$100
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25$25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding second row seats$300  
Leather seating surfaces $900$900
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50  
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50 
Massage, driver seat  $100
Massage, passenger seat  $100
Memory system, driver seat $200$200
Memory system, passenger seat $150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $150
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat $50$50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat $50$50
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100$100
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat  $100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat  $100
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat  $100
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power-folding headrests, second row seats $50$50
Soft-touch instrument panel (optional)$0  
Synthetic leather seating surfaces$0  
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces  $0
Upholstered instrument panel, leather $1000$1000
Wood trim $300$300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500$500
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable $1000$1000
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 $0
Transmission 
Launch control$100  
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 $100
Total Value of Features$3,790$7,640$8,590
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,850$4,800
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,588-4,473

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Jetta vs. Mercedes-Benz CLS

Model Year20182006
ModelJettaCLS
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase104.4 in112.4 in
Length183.3 in193.0 in
Width70.0 in73.7 in
Height57.2 in54.7 in
Curb Weight2,931 lb.3,813 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.5 gal.21.1 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.2 in36.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.2 in56.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in58.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.2 in42.1 in
Row 2 Headroom37.1 in36.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.6 in56.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in57.6 in
Row 2 Legroom38.1 in35.0 in
Cargo Volume15.7 ft315.8 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz CLS CLS500

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz CLS CLS55 AMG

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%

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