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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: $30,100

Volkswagen Jetta 2.0T GLI SEL   
Difference: $13,145

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,929

Volkswagen Jetta 2.0T GLI SEL   
Difference: $11,355

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2016201620172017
ModelJettaJettaGLAGLA
TrimHybrid SEL Premium2.0T GLI SELGLA250AMG GLA45
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $31,120 $29,280 $32,850 $49,900
Base Invoice $29,874 $28,109 $30,551 $46,407
Multimedia Package     2,300 2,300
Premium Package     2,750 2,750
Parktronic Package     970 970
Convenience Package     400 400
Panoramic sunroof     1,480 1,480
Xenon HID headlights     850  
Painted brake calipers (optional)     0 300
Metallic paint (extra cost)     720 720
Multimedia Package     2,139 2,139
Premium Package     2,558 2,558
Parktronic Package     902 902
Convenience Package     372 372
Panoramic sunroof     1,376 1,376
Xenon HID headlights     791  
Painted brake calipers (optional)     0 279
Metallic paint (extra cost)     670 670
Options (change) 0 0 9,470 8,920
Options (change) 0 0 8,808 8,296
Destination 820 820 925 925
Total Price $31,940 $30,100 $43,245 $59,745
Total Invoice $30,694 $28,929 $40,284 $55,628

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Jetta 2.0T GLI SEL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $6,820
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,463
Model Year2016201620172017
ModelJettaJettaGLAGLA
TrimHybrid SEL Premium2.0T GLI SELGLA250AMG GLA45
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine170hp I4 H210hp I4208hp I4375hp I4
TransmissionS7M6S7S7
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6400, 9450, 12450, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17225/40-18235/50-18235/45-19
Total Price$31,940$30,100$43,245$59,745
Adjustments for Features-9000-6,325-9,025
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$31,040$30,100$36,920$50,720
Cost Above Minimum$940$0$0$13,800
Total Invoice$30,694$28,929$40,284$55,628
Adjustments for Features-8650-5,892-8,403
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$29,829$28,929$34,392$47,225
Cost Above Minimum$900$0$0$12,833

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Jetta vs. Mercedes-Benz GLA

Model Year2016201620172017
ModelJettaJettaGLAGLA
TrimHybrid SEL Premium2.0T GLI SELGLA250AMG GLA45
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed automated manual$1200 $1200$1200
6-speed manual $150  
FWD$0$0$0 
AWD   $1700
Accessories 
Power liftgate  $350$350
Remote climate control  $25$25
Remote start via app  $75$75
Semi-automated parking system  $500$500
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
Cross-traffic collision intervention, rear$100$100  
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100$100  
Driver drowsiness monitor  $150$150
Forward collision warning  $200$200
Hill descent control  $250$250
Knee airbag, driver  $75$75
Knee airbag, passenger  $75$75
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system  $0$0
Rollover sensor  $50$50
Secondary collision brake assist$25$25  
Temporary spare tire $150  
Tires, run-flat  $150$150
Torque vectoring, brake-based   $100
Vehicle health reports$0$0  
Wide-view rear camera  $0$0
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50  
Cargo cover  $75$75
Console with shifter$150$150 $150
Console without shifter  $150 
Roof rails  $250$250
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15  
Rear wiper  $175$175
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150 $150$150
Dual-mode exhaust   $250
Exterior 
Body kit$0$0 $0
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25$25
Deep-tinted rear windows  $275$275
Front splitter spoiler   $200
Painted brake calipers (optional) $0$0$0
Panoramic sunroof  $1200$1200
Sunroof$900$900  
Wheel-lip moldings  $75$75
Infotainment 
DVD-compatible player  $0$0
In-vehicle Internet  $150$150
Media drive  $15$15
Mirrorlink support$0$0  
Navigation map updates, three years  $0$0
Surround sound  $250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200  
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation  $225$225
Wi-Fi hotspot  $50$50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75$75
Chronometer   $100
Fog light, rear  $100$100
Fog lights$125$125$125 
Large energy flow and fuel economy display$25   
Mirror tilt-down in reverse  $25$25
Steering-linked fog lights$50$50  
Steering-linked headlights$150$150  
Tachometer $75$75$75
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim   $100
Door sill trim plates  $100$100
Folding passenger seat  $150 
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, passenger seat  $100$100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100
Power recliner, 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 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$3,340$2,440$8,765$11,465
Value of Feature Adjustments$900$0$6,325$9,025
Value of Feature Adjustments-8650-5,892-8,403

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Jetta vs. Mercedes-Benz GLA

Model Year20162017
ModelJettaGLA
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase104.4 in106.3 in
Length183.3 in173.9 in
Width70.0 in71.0 in
Height57.2 in60.0 in
Curb Weight2,940 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
15.7 ft317.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
15.743.6 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz GLA GLA250

Xenon HID headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
LED tail lights0No
Total Requested500100%
Total Not Requested00%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Smartphone integration0No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Apple CarPlay support100Yes
Android Auto support100Yes
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
In-vehicle Internet150No
App support0Yes
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested92581%
Total Not Requested21519%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Surround sound250No
Proximity key250Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Harman/Kardon, 450W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Wide-view rear camera0No
Total Requested105064%
Total Not Requested60036%
Parktronic Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Semi-automated parking system500No
Total Requested40044%
Total Not Requested50056%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Compass0No
Total Requested25077%
Total Not Requested7523%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz GLA AMG GLA45

Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Smartphone integration0No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Apple CarPlay support100Yes
Android Auto support100Yes
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
In-vehicle Internet150No
App support0Yes
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested92581%
Total Not Requested21519%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Surround sound250No
Proximity key250Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Harman/Kardon, 450W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Wide-view rear camera0No
Total Requested105064%
Total Not Requested60036%
Parktronic Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Semi-automated parking system500No
Total Requested40044%
Total Not Requested50056%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Compass0No
Total Requested25077%
Total Not Requested7523%

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