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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: $30,870

Volkswagen Jetta 2.0T GLI   
Difference: $46,485

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,597

Volkswagen Jetta 2.0T GLI   
Difference: $42,495

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201820112011
ModelJettaCLSCLS
Trim2.0T GLICLS550CLS63 AMG
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $29,545 $74,000 $99,050
Base Invoice $28,362 $68,820 $92,116
Door sill trim plates 240    
Floor mats 235    
Obstacle detection, rear   1,180 1,180
Door sill trim plates 200    
Floor mats 185    
Obstacle detection, rear   1,097 1,097
Options (change) 475 1,180 1,180
Options (change) 385 1,097 1,097
Destination 850 875 875
Gas Tax 0 1,300 2,600
Total Price $30,870 $77,355 $103,705
Total Invoice $29,597 $72,092 $96,688

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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: $41,470
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $37,821
Model Year201820112011
ModelJettaCLSCLS
Trim2.0T GLICLS550CLS63 AMG
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine210hp I4382hp V8507hp V8
TransmissionS6T7T7
DrivetrainFWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)400, 9510, 12510, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/40-18255/40-18255/35-19
Total Price$30,870$77,355$103,705
Adjustments for Features0-5,015-6,615
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$30,870$72,340$97,090
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$24,750
Total Invoice$29,597$72,092$96,688
Adjustments for Features0-4,674-6,167
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$29,597$67,418$90,521
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$23,103

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Jetta vs. Mercedes-Benz CLS

Model Year201820112011
ModelJettaCLSCLS
Trim2.0T GLICLS550CLS63 AMG
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automated manual$1100  
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1200$1200
FWD$0  
RWD $0$0
Accessories 
Proximity key$250  
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  
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system $0$0
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  
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 
Automatic air recirculation $100$100
Rear air vents$100  
Rear air vents with automatic controls $250$250
Rear dual-zone climate control $125$125
Residual heat $50$50
Exterior 
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  
Bluetooth audio streaming$25  
CD changer, in-dash $325$325
CD player$125  
DVD-compatible player $0$0
Media drive $15$15
Mirrorlink support$0  
SMS text-to-speech reader$25  
Surround sound $250$250
Traffic + travel information$25  
Traffic information $25$25
USB port$25  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock $25 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75$75
Chronometer  $100
Fog light, rear $100$100
Interior ambient lighting $150$150
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25$25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding second row seats$300  
Leather door panel trim $250$250
Leather seating surfaces $900$900
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150 
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
Metal pedals$75 $75
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 headliner  $650
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces  $0
Synthetic suede steering wheel  $150
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  
Total Value of Features$3,890$8,905$10,505
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$5,015$6,615
Value of Feature Adjustments0-4,674-6,167

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Jetta vs. Mercedes-Benz CLS

Model Year20182011
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.4,021 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.5 gal.21.1 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.2 in36.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.2 in56.3 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 ft315.9 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz CLS CLS550

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

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz CLS CLS63 AMG

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

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