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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: $28,025

Volkswagen Jetta 1.8T SEL   
Difference: $31,750

Lowest Total Invoice: $26,800

Volkswagen Jetta 1.8T SEL   
Difference: $28,852

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2018201220122012
ModelJettaE-ClassE-ClassE-Class
Trim1.8T SELE350E550E63 AMG
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $26,245 $50,490 $59,790 $88,900
Base Invoice $25,195 $46,956 $55,605 $82,677
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 325      
Floor mats 235      
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) 130      
Door sill trim plates 240      
Driver Assistance Package   2,950 2,950 2,950
Rear Seat Package   440 440  
Premium 1 Package   4,000 4,450 2,550
Metallic paint (extra cost)   720 720  
Rear spoiler   300 300  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 270      
Floor mats 185      
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) 100      
Door sill trim plates 200      
Driver Assistance Package   2,744 2,744 2,744
Rear Seat Package   409 409  
Premium 1 Package   3,720 4,139 2,372
Metallic paint (extra cost)   669 669  
Rear spoiler   279 279  
Options (change) 930 8,410 8,860 5,500
Options (change) 755 7,821 8,240 5,116
Destination 850 875 875 875
Total Price $28,025 $59,775 $69,525 $95,275
Total Invoice $26,800 $55,652 $64,720 $88,668

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Jetta 1.8T SEL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $28,610
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $25,929
Model Year2018201220122012
ModelJettaE-ClassE-ClassE-Class
Trim1.8T SELE350E550E63 AMG
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine170hp I4302hp V6402hp V8518hp V8
TransmissionT6T7T7T7
DrivetrainFWDRWDAWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)400, 9610, 14610, 14610, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17245/45-17245/40-18255/35-19
Total Price$28,025$59,775$69,525$95,275
Adjustments for Features0-3,140-6,290-6,415
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$28,025$56,635$63,235$88,860
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$6,600$32,225
Total Invoice$26,800$55,652$64,720$88,668
Adjustments for Features0-2,923-5,855-5,970
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$26,800$52,729$58,865$82,698
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$6,136$29,969

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

Model Year2018201220122012
ModelJettaE-ClassE-ClassE-Class
Trim1.8T SELE350E550E63 AMG
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100   
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1200$1200$1200
FWD$0   
RWD $0 $0
AWD  $1700 
Accessories 
Proximity key$250   
Remote app$25   
Remote window/roof operation $15$15$15
Sunshade, rear, power $225$225$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
Automatic braking, low-speed$200   
Blind spot collision prevention $150$150$150
Cross-traffic collision intervention, rear$100   
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100   
Driver drowsiness monitor $150$150$150
Knee airbag, driver $75$75$75
Lane departure prevention $150$150$150
Lane departure warning $200$200$200
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0$0$0
Rollover sensor $50$50$50
Secondary collision brake assist$25   
Vehicle health reports$0   
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50   
Cargo mat$40   
Console with shifter$150  $150
Console without shifter $150$150 
Overhead sunglass holder$25   
Storage compartment under front seat(s) $50$50$50
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100$100$100
Residual heat $50$50$50
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop   $150
Exterior 
Active grille shutters$0   
Body kit  $0$0
Bodyside moldings $75$75 
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100   
App support$0   
Apple CarPlay support$100   
CD changer, in-dash $325$325$325
CD player$125   
DVD-compatible player $0$0$0
iPod integration $100$100$100
Media drive $15$15$15
Mirrorlink support$0   
SMS text-to-speech reader$25   
Surround sound $250$250$250
Traffic + travel information$25   
Traffic information $25$25$25
USB port$25   
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock $25$25 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75$75$75
Chronometer   $100
Fog light, rear $100$100$100
Fog lights$125   
Headlight washers   $50
Interior ambient lighting $150$150$150
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25$25$25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Automatic seat bolsters, driver   $300
Cooled or ventilated front seats  $300$300
Leather door panel trim  $250$250
Leather seating surfaces  $900$900
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50   
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50   
Massage, driver seat   $100
Memory system, driver seat $200$200$200
Memory system, passenger seat $150$150$150
Metal pedals   $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 thigh support length adjuster, driver seat   $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$0  
Wood trim $300$300$300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical   $500
Adaptive dampers - mechanical $100$100 
Alloy wheels$350$350 $350
Electronic systems calibration selector   $200
Performance steering system (optional)   $0
Polished alloy wheels  $350 
Rear air springs, auto-leveling   $350
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0$0
Transmission 
Launch control   $100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100$100
Total Value of Features$3,290$6,430$9,580$9,705
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,140$6,290$6,415
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,923-5,855-5,970

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

Model Year20182012
ModelJettaE-Class
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase104.4 in113.1 in
Length183.3 in191.7 in
Width70.0 in73.0 in
Height57.2 in57.7 in
Curb Weight2,931 lb.3,826 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 Volume15.7 ft315.9 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz E-Class E350

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%
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%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15No
Harman/Kardon, 610W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Heated front seats200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Surround sound250No
HD radio50Yes
iPod integration100Yes
Total Requested147564%
Total Not Requested84036%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz E-Class E550

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%
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%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15No
Harman/Kardon, 610W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Heated front seats200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Surround sound250No
HD radio50Yes
iPod integration100Yes
Total Requested147556%
Total Not Requested114044%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz E-Class E63 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%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Automatic seat bolsters, driver200No
Massage, driver seat100No
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested92560%
Total Not Requested61540%

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