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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: $45,840

Lowest Total Invoice: $26,800

Volkswagen Jetta 1.8T SEL   
Difference: $41,960

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2018201720172017
ModelJettaCLSCLSCLS
Trim1.8T SELCLS400CLS550AMG CLS63 S
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $26,245 $67,550 $74,850 $108,900
Base Invoice $25,195 $62,822 $69,611 $101,277
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 325      
Door sill trim plates 240      
Floor mats 235      
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) 130      
Night Package   300 300  
Alloy wheels, optional design   500 500  
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable   1,900    
Driver Assistance Package   2,250 2,250 2,250
Folding second row seats   440 440  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 270      
Door sill trim plates 200      
Floor mats 185      
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) 100      
Night Package   279 279  
Alloy wheels, optional design   465 465  
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable   1,767    
Driver Assistance Package   2,093 2,093 2,093
Folding second row seats   409 409  
Options (change) 930 5,390 3,490 2,250
Options (change) 755 5,013 3,246 2,093
Destination 850 925 925 925
Total Price $28,025 $73,865 $79,265 $112,075
Total Invoice $26,800 $68,760 $73,782 $104,295

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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: $37,815
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $34,490
Model Year2018201720172017
ModelJettaCLSCLSCLS
Trim1.8T SELCLS400CLS550AMG CLS63 S
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine170hp I4329hp V6402hp V8577hp V8
TransmissionT6T9T9T7
DrivetrainFWDRWDRWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)400, 9?, 8610, 14610, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17255/40-18255/40-18255/35-19
Total Price$28,025$73,865$79,265$112,075
Adjustments for Features0-8,025-8,865-12,965
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$28,025$65,840$70,400$99,110
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$4,560$33,270
Total Invoice$26,800$68,760$73,782$104,295
Adjustments for Features0-7,470-8,252-12,065
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$26,800$61,290$65,530$92,230
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$4,240$30,940

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Jetta vs. Mercedes-Benz CLS

Model Year2018201720172017
ModelJettaCLSCLSCLS
Trim1.8T SELCLS400CLS550AMG CLS63 S
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100   
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1400$1400 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1200
FWD$0   
RWD $0$0 
AWD   $1700
Accessories 
Proximity key$250   
Remote window/roof operation $15$15$15
Semi-automated parking system   $500
Sunshade, rear, power   $225
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250   
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350$350$350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200$200$200
Blind spot collision prevention $150$150$150
Collision preparation system, rear $100$100$100
Cross-traffic collision intervention, rear$100   
Driver drowsiness monitor $150$150$150
Knee airbag, driver $75$75$75
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75$75
Lane departure warning $200$200$200
Lane keeping assist $400$400$400
Obstacle detection, front   $150
Obstacle detection, rear   $250
Pedestrian detection $50$50$50
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0$0$0
Rear side airbags $300$300$300
Rearview camera$200   
Rollover sensor $50$50$50
Secondary collision brake assist$25   
Torque vectoring, brake-based   $100
Vehicle health reports$0   
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat$40   
Overhead sunglass holder$25   
Rear seat pass-through$100   
Second-row low console $100$100$100
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100$100$100
Dual-zone climate control$125   
Residual heat $50$50$50
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential   $300
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop   $150
Raised top speed limiter   $0
Exterior 
Active grille shutters$0   
Black exterior trim (optional) $0$0 
Body kit   $0
Painted brake calipers (optional)   $0
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100 $100$100
App support$0 $0$0
Apple CarPlay support$100 $100$100
CD changer, in-dash $325$325$325
CD player$125   
DVD-compatible player $0$0$0
In-vehicle Internet  $150$150
Media drive  $15$15
Mirrorlink support$0   
Navigation map updates, three years  $0$0
Satellite radio$200 $200$200
Surround sound  $250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200   
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225$225$225
Traffic + travel information$25 $25$25
Wi-Fi hotspot $50$50$50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Adaptive headlights   $200
Analog clock $25$25 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75$75$75
Auto-dimming headlights   $200
Chronometer   $100
Cornering lights   $50
Fog light, rear $100$100$100
Fog lights$125   
Headlight washers $50$50$50
Interior ambient lighting, configurable $150$150$150
LED headlights $1000$1000$1000
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25$25$25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates$100$100$100 
Illuminated door sill trim plates   $200
Leather door panel trim $250$250$250
Leather seating surfaces $900$900$900
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150$150 
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50   
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50   
Memory system, driver seat $200$200$200
Memory system, passenger seat $150$150$150
Metal pedals $75$75$75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150$150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150$150$150
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat $50$50$50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat $50$50$50
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100$100$100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100
Power-folding headrests, second row seats $50$50$50
Soft-touch instrument panel (optional)$0   
Synthetic leather seating surfaces$0   
Synthetic suede headliner   $650
Synthetic suede steering wheel   $150
Upholstered instrument panel, leather $1000$1000$1000
Wood trim $300$300$300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500$500$500
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable $1000$1000 
Electronic systems calibration selector   $200
Rear air springs, auto-leveling   $350
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)   $0
Transmission 
Launch control   $100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100$100
Total Value of Features$3,440$11,465$12,305$16,405
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$8,025$8,865$12,965
Value of Feature Adjustments0-7,470-8,252-12,065

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Jetta vs. Mercedes-Benz CLS

Model Year20182017
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.4,035 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 CLS400

Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable
FeatureValueRequested?
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable1000No
Adaptive dampers - electrical500No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested1500100%
Night Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear spoiler200Yes
Special interior trim0No
Black exterior trim (optional)0No
Metal pedals75No
Total Requested20073%
Total Not Requested7527%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Collision preparation system, rear100No
Pedestrian detection50No
Lane keeping assist system400No
Lane departure warning system200No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Blind spot intervention150No
Total Requested100053%
Total Not Requested90047%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz CLS CLS550

Night Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear spoiler200Yes
Special interior trim0No
Black exterior trim (optional)0No
Metal pedals75No
Total Requested20073%
Total Not Requested7527%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Collision preparation system, rear100No
Pedestrian detection50No
Lane keeping assist system400No
Lane departure warning system200No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Blind spot intervention150No
Total Requested100053%
Total Not Requested90047%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz CLS AMG CLS63 S

Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Collision preparation system, rear100No
Pedestrian detection50No
Lane keeping assist system400No
Lane departure warning system200No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Blind spot intervention150No
Total Requested100053%
Total Not Requested90047%

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