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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: $28,025

Volkswagen Jetta 1.8T SEL   
Difference: $47,940

Lowest Total Invoice: $26,800

Volkswagen Jetta 1.8T SEL   
Difference: $43,909

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201820122012
ModelJettaCLSCLS
Trim1.8T SELCLS550CLS63 AMG
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $26,245 $71,300 $94,900
Base Invoice $25,195 $66,309 $88,257
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 325    
Door sill trim plates 240    
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) 130    
Floor mats 235    
Driver Assistance Package   2,950 2,950
Rear spoiler   400  
Folding second row seats   440  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 270    
Door sill trim plates 200    
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) 100    
Floor mats 185    
Driver Assistance Package   2,744 2,744
Rear spoiler   372  
Folding second row seats   409  
Options (change) 930 3,790 2,950
Options (change) 755 3,525 2,744
Destination 850 875 875
Total Price $28,025 $75,965 $98,725
Total Invoice $26,800 $70,709 $91,876

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Jetta 1.8T SEL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $41,025
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $37,472
Model Year201820122012
ModelJettaCLSCLS
Trim1.8T SELCLS550CLS63 AMG
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine170hp I4402hp V8518hp V8
TransmissionT6T7T7
DrivetrainFWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)400, 9610, 14610, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17255/40-18255/35-19
Total Price$28,025$75,965$98,725
Adjustments for Features0-6,915-7,740
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$28,025$69,050$90,985
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$21,935
Total Invoice$26,800$70,709$91,876
Adjustments for Features0-6,437-7,203
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$26,800$64,272$84,673
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$20,401

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Jetta vs. Mercedes-Benz CLS

Model Year201820122012
ModelJettaCLSCLS
Trim1.8T SELCLS550CLS63 AMG
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$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
Sunshade, rear, power  $225
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350$350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200$200
Automatic braking, low-speed$200  
Blind spot collision prevention $150$150
Cross-traffic collision intervention, rear$100  
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100  
Driver drowsiness monitor $150$150
Knee airbag, driver $75$75
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75
Lane departure prevention $150$150
Lane departure warning $200$200
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0$0
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
Dual-zone climate control$125  
Residual heat $50$50
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop  $150
Exterior 
Active grille shutters$0  
Body kit  $0
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100  
App support$0  
Apple CarPlay support$100  
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
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock $25 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75$75
Chronometer  $100
Fog light, rear $100$100
Fog lights$125  
Headlight washers $50$50
Interior ambient lighting $150$150
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25$25
Xenon HID headlights $500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Leather door panel trim $250$250
Leather seating surfaces $900$900
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
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150$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 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
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 
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200
Rear air springs, auto-leveling  $350
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
Transmission 
Launch control  $100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100
Total Value of Features$3,140$10,055$10,880
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$6,915$7,740
Value of Feature Adjustments0-6,437-7,203

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Jetta vs. Mercedes-Benz CLS

Model Year20182012
ModelJettaCLS
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase104.4 in113.2 in
Length183.3 in194.5 in
Width70.0 in74.1 in
Height57.2 in55.8 in
Curb Weight2,931 lb.4,159 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.5 gal.21.1 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.2 in36.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.2 in57.1 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 in56.5 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in57.6 in
Row 2 Legroom38.1 in35.0 in
Cargo Volume15.7 ft315.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz CLS CLS550

Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Lane departure warning system200No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Lane departure prevention system150No
Automatic braking, high-speed200No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Blind spot intervention150No
Total Requested110061%
Total Not Requested70039%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz CLS CLS63 AMG

Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Lane departure warning system200No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Lane departure prevention system150No
Automatic braking, high-speed200No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Blind spot intervention150No
Total Requested110061%
Total Not Requested70039%

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