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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: $28,475

Volkswagen Jetta 1.8T SEL   
Difference: $27,680

Lowest Total Invoice: $27,150

Volkswagen Jetta 1.8T SEL   
Difference: $25,141

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2018201820172017
ModelJettaJettaE-ClassE-Class
Trim1.8T SEL2.0T GLIE300AMG E43
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $26,245 $29,545 $52,150 $72,400
Base Invoice $25,195 $28,362 $48,500 $67,332
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 325      
Floor mats 235 235    
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) 130      
Door sill trim plates 240 240    
Remote start 450 450    
Second rear spoiler     300  
Metallic paint (extra cost)     720 720
Rearview camera     300  
Satellite radio     460  
Blind spot warning system     550  
Heated front seats     750  
Wood trim       0
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 270      
Floor mats 185 185    
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) 100      
Door sill trim plates 200 200    
Remote start 350 350    
Second rear spoiler     279  
Metallic paint (extra cost)     670 670
Rearview camera     279  
Satellite radio     428  
Blind spot warning system     512  
Heated front seats     698  
Wood trim       0
Options (change) 1,380 925 3,080 720
Options (change) 1,105 735 2,866 670
Destination 850 850 925 925
Total Price $28,475 $31,320 $56,155 $74,045
Total Invoice $27,150 $29,947 $52,291 $68,927

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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: $24,490
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $22,183
Model Year2018201820172017
ModelJettaJettaE-ClassE-Class
Trim1.8T SEL2.0T GLIE300AMG E43
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine170hp I4210hp I4241hp I4396hp V6
TransmissionT6S6T9T9
DrivetrainFWDFWDRWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)400, 9400, 9?, 8590, 13
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17225/40-18x-245/40-19
Total Price$28,475$31,320$56,155$74,045
Adjustments for Features-5250-3,715-11,140
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$27,950$31,320$52,440$62,905
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,370$0$10,465
Total Invoice$27,150$29,947$52,291$68,927
Adjustments for Features-5010-3,459-10,370
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$26,649$29,947$48,832$58,557
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,298$0$9,725

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

Model Year2018201820172017
ModelJettaJettaE-ClassE-Class
Trim1.8T SEL2.0T GLIE300AMG E43
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100   
6-speed automated manual $1100  
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1400$1400
FWD$0$0  
RWD  $0 
AWD   $1700
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed$850   
Cruise control $150$150$150
Hands-free trunk or liftgate   $100
Power trunk closer   $350
Proximity key$250$250 $250
Remote climate control  $25$25
Remote start$150$150  
Remote start via app  $75$75
Remote window/roof operation  $15$15
Semi-automated parking system   $500
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power  $350$350
Universal garage door opener$100 $100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial  $200$200
Automatic braking, low-speed$200 $200$200
Cross-traffic collision intervention, rear$100$100  
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100$100 $100
Driver drowsiness monitor  $150$150
Forward collision warning$200 $200$200
Knee airbag, driver  $75$75
Obstacle detection, front $150 $150
Obstacle detection, rear $250 $250
Pedestrian detection  $50$50
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system  $0$0
Rollover sensor  $50$50
Secondary collision brake assist$25$25  
Temporary spare tire$150$150  
Tires, run-flat  $150$150
Torque vectoring, brake-based  $100$100
Vehicle health reports$0$0  
Vehicle-to-X (V2X) communication  $0$0
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50  
Cargo mat$40$40  
Console with shifter$150$150  
Console without shifter  $150$150
Rear seat pass-through$100$100  
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation  $100$100
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop  $150$150
Exterior 
Active grille shutters$0   
Body kit $0 $0
Painted brake calipers (optional) $0  
Second rear spoiler  $150 
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity  $0$0
Aux input$50$50  
CD player$125$125  
In-vehicle Internet  $150$150
Media drive  $15$15
Mirrorlink support$0$0  
MP3-compatible player$50$50  
Navigation map updates, three years  $0$0
Near-field communications (NFC)   $25
Surround sound   $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200  
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation  $225$225
Wi-Fi hotspot  $50$50
Wireless charging station   $75
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock  $25 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75$75
Boost gauge   $75
Chronometer   $100
Compass$0   
Fog light, rear  $100$100
Fog lights$125$125  
Interior ambient lighting, configurable  $150$150
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display   $250
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only  $750$750
Mirror tilt-down in reverse  $25$25
Power-folding mirrors  $50$50
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates$100$100$100 
Illuminated door sill trim plates   $200
Leather seating surfaces   $900
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50  
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50$50  
Memory system, driver seat  $200$200
Memory system, passenger seat  $150$150
Metal pedals $75 $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 thigh support length adjuster, driver seat  $100$100
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat  $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100
Soft-touch instrument panel (optional)$0$0  
Synthetic leather seating surfaces$0$0$0 
Synthetic suede headliner   $650
Upholstered instrument panel   $300
Wood trim  $300$300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical   $500
Adaptive dampers - mechanical  $100 
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable   $1000
Crosswind stabilization  $50$50
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200$200
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0 $0
Transmission 
Launch control $100  
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100$100
Total Value of Features$4,565$4,040$7,755$15,180
Value of Feature Adjustments$525$0$3,715$11,140
Value of Feature Adjustments-5010-3,459-10,370

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

Model Year20182017
ModelJettaE-Class
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase104.4 in115.7 in
Length183.3 in193.8 in
Width70.0 in73.7 in
Height57.2 in57.8 in
Curb Weight2,931 lb.3,793 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.5 gal.17.4 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.2 in37.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.2 in57.8 in
Row 1 Legroom41.2 in41.7 in
Row 2 Headroom37.1 in38.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.6 in57.1 in
Row 2 Legroom38.1 in36.2 in
Cargo Volume15.7 ft313.1 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz E-Class E300

Second rear spoiler
FeatureValueRequested?
Second rear spoiler150No
Rear spoiler200Yes
Total Requested20057%
Total Not Requested15043%

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