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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: $28,475

Volkswagen Jetta 1.8T SEL   
Difference: $14,120

Lowest Total Invoice: $27,150

Volkswagen Jetta 1.8T SEL   
Difference: $12,533

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201820182018
ModelJettaGLAGLA
Trim1.8T SELGLA250AMG GLA45
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $26,245 $33,400 $50,600
Base Invoice $25,195 $31,062 $47,058
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 325    
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) 130    
Door sill trim plates 240    
Floor mats 235    
Remote start 450    
Multimedia Package   2,300 2,300
Premium Package   1,800 1,800
Driver Assistance Package   1,500 1,500
Convenience Package   400 400
Panoramic sunroof   1,480 1,480
Metallic paint (extra cost)   720 720
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 270    
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) 100    
Door sill trim plates 200    
Floor mats 185    
Remote start 350    
Multimedia Package   2,139 2,139
Premium Package   1,674 1,674
Driver Assistance Package   1,395 1,395
Convenience Package   372 372
Panoramic sunroof   1,376 1,376
Metallic paint (extra cost)   670 670
Options (change) 1,380 8,200 8,200
Options (change) 1,105 7,626 7,626
Destination 850 995 995
Total Price $28,475 $42,595 $59,795
Total Invoice $27,150 $39,683 $55,679

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Jetta 1.8T SEL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $9,460
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $8,192
Model Year201820182018
ModelJettaGLAGLA
Trim1.8T SELGLA250AMG GLA45
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine170hp I4208hp I4375hp I4
TransmissionT6S7S7
DrivetrainFWDFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)400, 9?, 8?, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17235/50-18235/45-19
Total Price$28,475$42,595$59,795
Adjustments for Features0-4,660-8,110
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$28,475$37,935$51,685
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$13,750
Total Invoice$27,150$39,683$55,679
Adjustments for Features0-4,341-7,552
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$27,150$35,342$48,127
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$12,785

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Jetta vs. Mercedes-Benz GLA

Model Year201820182018
ModelJettaGLAGLA
Trim1.8T SELGLA250AMG GLA45
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100  
7-speed automated manual $1200$1200
FWD$0$0 
AWD  $1700
Accessories 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate $100$100
Power liftgate $350$350
Remote climate control $25$25
Remote start$150  
Remote start via app $75$75
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0  
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200$200
Cross-traffic collision intervention, rear$100  
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100  
Driver drowsiness monitor $150$150
Hill descent control $250$250
Knee airbag, driver $75$75
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75
Lane departure warning $200$200
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0$0
Rollover sensor $50$50
Secondary collision brake assist$25  
Temporary spare tire$150  
Tires, run-flat $150$150
Torque vectoring, brake-based  $100
Vehicle health reports$0  
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50  
Cargo cover $75$75
Cargo mat$40  
Console with shifter$150 $150
Console without shifter $150 
Roof rails $250$250
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15  
Rear wiper $175$175
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150$150
Dual-mode exhaust  $250
Exterior 
Active grille shutters$0  
Body kit  $0
Deep-tinted rear windows $275$275
Front splitter spoiler  $200
Panoramic sunroof $1200$1200
Sunroof$900  
Wheel-lip moldings $75$75
Infotainment 
DVD-compatible player $0$0
In-vehicle Internet $150$150
Media drive $15$15
Mirrorlink support$0  
Navigation map updates, three years $0$0
Telematics service, such as OnStar$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
Compass$0  
Fog light, rear $100$100
Fog lights$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
Folding passenger seat $150 
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50  
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$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
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  
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
Transmission 
Launch control  $100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100
Total Value of Features$3,205$7,865$11,315
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$4,660$8,110
Value of Feature Adjustments0-4,341-7,552

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Jetta vs. Mercedes-Benz GLA

Model Year20182018
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 Weight2,931 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

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
Proximity key250Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested85089%
Total Not Requested10011%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning200No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Total Requested90082%
Total Not Requested20018%
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
Proximity key250Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested85089%
Total Not Requested10011%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning200No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Total Requested90082%
Total Not Requested20018%
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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