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

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Volkswagen Jetta vs. Mercedes-Benz GLA Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $23,765

Volkswagen Jetta SEL   
Difference: $14,585

Lowest Total Invoice: $22,845

Volkswagen Jetta SEL   
Difference: $12,890

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2011201120182018
ModelJettaJettaGLAGLA
TrimSELTDIGLA250AMG GLA45
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $21,395 $22,995 $33,400 $50,600
Base Invoice $20,539 $22,075 $31,062 $47,058
Sport Package 700      
Sunroof 900      
Navigation Package   1,200    
Garmin Map Pilot     625 625
Metallic paint (extra cost)     720 720
Proximity key     550 550
Heated front seats     580 580
Panoramic sunroof     1,480 1,480
Sport Package 672      
Sunroof 864      
Navigation Package   1,152    
Garmin Map Pilot     581 581
Metallic paint (extra cost)     670 670
Proximity key     512 512
Heated front seats     539 539
Panoramic sunroof     1,376 1,376
Options (change) 1,600 1,200 3,955 3,955
Options (change) 1,536 1,152 3,678 3,678
Destination 770 770 995 995
Total Price $23,765 $24,965 $38,350 $55,550
Total Invoice $22,845 $23,997 $35,735 $51,731

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Jetta SEL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $7,275
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,079
Model Year2011201120182018
ModelJettaJettaGLAGLA
TrimSELTDIGLA250AMG GLA45
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine170hp I5140hp I4 D208hp I4375hp I4
TransmissionM5M6S7S7
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6?, 8?, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17205/55-16235/50-18235/45-19
Total Price$23,765$24,965$38,350$55,550
Adjustments for Features-250-7,335-10,785
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$23,740$24,965$31,015$44,765
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,225$0$13,750
Total Invoice$22,845$23,997$35,735$51,731
Adjustments for Features-240-6,835-10,044
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$22,821$23,997$28,900$41,687
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,176$0$12,787

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Jetta vs. Mercedes-Benz GLA

Model Year2011201120182018
ModelJettaJettaGLAGLA
TrimSELTDIGLA250AMG GLA45
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0   
6-speed manual $150  
7-speed automated manual  $1200$1200
FWD$0$0$0 
AWD   $1700
Accessories 
Power liftgate  $350$350
Remote app  $25$25
Remote climate control  $25$25
Remote start via app  $75$75
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0  
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial  $200$200
Automatic braking, low-speed  $200$200
Driver drowsiness monitor  $150$150
Forward collision warning  $200$200
Full-size spare tire$225$225  
Hill descent control  $250$250
Knee airbag, driver  $75$75
Knee airbag, passenger  $75$75
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system  $0$0
Rearview camera  $200$200
Rollover sensor  $50$50
Tires, run-flat  $150$150
Torque vectoring, brake-based   $100
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover  $75$75
Console with shifter$150$150 $150
Console without shifter  $150 
Roof rails  $250$250
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front  $200$200
Dual-zone climate control  $125$125
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15  
Rain-sensing wipers  $175$175
Rear air vents  $100$100
Rear wiper  $175$175
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75  
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop  $150$150
Dual-mode exhaust   $250
Exterior 
Body kit   $0
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25$25
Deep-tinted rear windows  $275$275
Front splitter spoiler   $200
Panoramic sunroof  $1200$1200
Rear spoiler  $200$200
Sunroof$900$900  
Wheel-lip moldings  $75$75
Infotainment 
DVD-compatible player  $0$0
iPod integration$100$100  
Satellite radio$200$200  
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation  $225$225
Traffic information  $25$25
USB port  $25$25
Voice control for nav and audio  $100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights  $125$125
Chronometer   $100
Fog light, rear  $100$100
Fog lights$125$125$125 
Interior ambient lighting  $150$150
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only   $750
Mirror tilt-down in reverse  $25$25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim   $100
Door sill trim plates$100 $100$100
Folding passenger seat  $150 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50$50  
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50  
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50$50  
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat  $50 
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat  $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, driver seat  $100$100
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100
Power height adjuster, driver seat  $100$100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100
Power recliner, driver seat  $100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat  $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat  $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100
Synthetic suede inserts in seating surfaces   $450
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200$200
Performance steering system (optional)   $0
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0  $0
Transmission 
Launch control   $100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100$100
Total Value of Features$2,115$2,090$9,425$12,875
Value of Feature Adjustments$25$0$7,335$10,785
Value of Feature Adjustments-240-6,835-10,044

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Jetta vs. Mercedes-Benz GLA

Model Year20112018
ModelJettaGLA
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase104.4 in106.3 in
Length182.2 in173.9 in
Width70.0 in71.0 in
Height57.2 in60.0 in
Curb Weight2,805 lb.3,297 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.5 gal.14.8 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.2 in40.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.2 in54.8 in
Row 1 Legroom41.2 in41.9 in
Row 2 Headroom37.1 in38.4 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.6 in53.1 in
Row 2 Legroom38.1 in33.9 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
15.5 ft317.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
15.543.6 ft3

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Option Package Details
Volkswagen Jetta SEL

Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Front sport buckets100No
Metal pedals75Yes
Door sill trim plates100Yes
Total Requested42581%
Total Not Requested10019%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Jetta TDI

Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Additional chrome trim0No
Proximity key250Yes
HD radio50Yes
Total Requested1075100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz GLA GLA250

Garmin Map Pilot
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
Total Requested60083%
Total Not Requested12517%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz GLA AMG GLA45

Garmin Map Pilot
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
Total Requested60083%
Total Not Requested12517%

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