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

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Volkswagen Jetta vs. Mercedes-Benz E-Class Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $26,460

Volkswagen Jetta TDI   
Difference: $27,325

Lowest Total Invoice: $25,372

Volkswagen Jetta TDI   
Difference: $24,713

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122014
ModelJettaE-Class
TrimTDIE250 BlueTEC
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $22,775 $51,400
Base Invoice $21,864 $47,802
Premium Package 1,440  
Rear spoiler 375 300
6-speed automated manual 1,100  
Rear Seat Package   440
Metallic paint (extra cost)   720
Premium Package 1,382  
Rear spoiler 300 279
6-speed automated manual 1,056  
Rear Seat Package   409
Metallic paint (extra cost)   670
Options (change) 2,915 1,460
Options (change) 2,738 1,358
Destination 770 925
Total Price $26,460 $53,785
Total Invoice $25,372 $50,085

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen Jetta vs. Mercedes-Benz E-Class

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Jetta TDI
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $22,710
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $20,415
Model Year20122014
ModelJettaE-Class
TrimTDIE250 BlueTEC
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine140hp I4 D195hp I4 D
TransmissionS6T7
DrivetrainFWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)30/42 MPG28/42 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)400, 9?, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/55-16245/45-17
Total Price$26,460$53,785
Adjustments for Features0-4,615
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$26,460$49,170
Total Invoice$25,372$50,085
Adjustments for Features0-4,298
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$25,372$45,787

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Jetta vs. Mercedes-Benz E-Class

Model Year20122014
ModelJettaE-Class
TrimTDIE250 BlueTEC
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automated manual$1100 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1200
FWD$0 
RWD $0
Accessories 
Remote app $25
Remote window/roof operation $15
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350
Universal garage door opener $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Driver drowsiness monitor $150
Forward collision warning $200
Full-size spare tire$225 
Knee airbag, driver $75
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0
Rollover sensor $50
Tires, run-flat $150
Cargo Management 
Console with shifter$150 
Console without shifter $150
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
Storage compartment under front seat(s) $50
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100
Automatic climate control, front $200
Dual-zone climate control $125
Rain-sensing wipers $175
Rear air vents $100
Residual heat $50
Variable intermittent wipers$75 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150
Infotainment 
Aux input$50 
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD player $125
DVD-compatible player $0
iPod integration$100 
Satellite radio$200 
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225
USB port $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock $25
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150
Automatic headlights $125
Compass $0
Fog light, rear $100
Interior ambient lighting $150
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only $750
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates $100
Heated front seats$200 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50 
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Memory system, driver seat $200
Memory system, passenger seat $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat $50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat $50
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power recliner, driver seat $100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power-folding headrests, second row seats $50
Wood trim $300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - mechanical $100
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$2,800$7,415
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$4,615
Value of Feature Adjustments0-4,298

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Jetta vs. Mercedes-Benz E-Class

Model Year20122014
ModelJettaE-Class
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase104.4 in113.2 in
Length182.2 in192.1 in
Width70.0 in73.0 in
Height57.2 in57.1 in
Curb Weight3,210 lb.4,200 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.5 gal.21.1 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.2 in37.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.2 in57.8 in
Row 1 Legroom41.2 in41.3 in
Row 2 Headroom37.1 in38.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.6 in56.9 in
Row 2 Legroom38.1 in35.8 in
Cargo Volume15.5 ft316.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Volkswagen Jetta TDI

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
HD radio50No
SD Card slot25Yes
Fender, 400W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested92561%
Total Not Requested60039%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz E-Class E250 BlueTEC

Rear Seat Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
Folding second row seats300Yes
Rear seat pass-through100Yes
Total Requested40080%
Total Not Requested10020%

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