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

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Volkswagen Jetta vs. Mercedes-Benz GLS Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $23,765

Volkswagen Jetta SEL   
Difference: $47,500

Lowest Total Invoice: $22,845

Volkswagen Jetta SEL   
Difference: $43,502

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20112011201820182018
ModelJettaJettaGLSGLSGLS
TrimSELTDIGLS450GLS550AMG GLS63
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $21,395 $22,995 $69,550 $94,950 $125,300
Base Invoice $20,539 $22,075 $64,682 $88,304 $116,529
Sport Package 700        
Sunroof 900        
Navigation Package   1,200      
Metallic paint (extra cost)     720    
Sport Package 672        
Sunroof 864        
Navigation Package   1,152      
Metallic paint (extra cost)     670    
Options (change) 1,600 1,200 720 0 0
Options (change) 1,536 1,152 670 0 0
Destination 770 770 995 995 995
Total Price $23,765 $24,965 $71,265 $95,945 $126,295
Total Invoice $22,845 $23,997 $66,347 $89,299 $117,524

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Jetta SEL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $36,620
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $33,374
Model Year20112011201820182018
ModelJettaJettaGLSGLSGLS
TrimSELTDIGLS450GLS550AMG GLS63
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine170hp I5140hp I4 D362hp V6449hp V8550hp V8
TransmissionM5M6T9T9T7
DrivetrainFWDFWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 680, 8830, 14830, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17205/55-16275/55-19295/40-21295/40-21
Total Price$23,765$24,965$71,265$95,945$126,295
Adjustments for Features-250-10,905-20,085-24,235
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$23,740$24,965$60,360$75,860$102,060
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,225$0$15,500$41,700
Total Invoice$22,845$23,997$66,347$89,299$117,524
Adjustments for Features-240-10,152-18,694-22,552
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$22,821$23,997$56,195$70,605$94,972
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,176$0$14,410$38,777

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Jetta vs. Mercedes-Benz GLS

Model Year20112011201820182018
ModelJettaJettaGLSGLSGLS
TrimSELTDIGLS450GLS550AMG GLS63
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0    
6-speed manual $150   
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1400$1400 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic    $1200
FWD$0$0   
AWD  $1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet  $100$100$100
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed    $850
Cruise control$150$150$150$150 
Heated / cooled cup holders, front row   $75$75
Power door closers   $300$300
Power flip-out rear side windows  $125$125$125
Power liftgate  $350$350$350
Proximity key$250$250 $250$250
Remote app  $25$25$25
Remote climate control  $25$25$25
Remote start via app  $75$75$75
Remote window/roof operation  $15$15$15
Semi-automated parking system   $500$500
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250   
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power  $350$350$350
Universal garage door opener  $100$100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Around view cameras   $500$500
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial    $200
Automatic braking, low-speed    $200
Blind spot collision prevention    $150
Blind spot warning system   $200$200
Driver drowsiness monitor  $150$150$150
Forward collision warning  $200$200$200
Full-size spare tire$225$225   
Hill descent control  $250$250$250
Knee airbag, driver  $75$75$75
Lane departure prevention    $150
Lane departure warning   $200$200
Obstacle detection, front   $150$150
Obstacle detection, rear   $250$250
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system  $0$0$0
Rear side airbags  $300$300$300
Rearview camera  $200  
Rollover sensor  $50$50$50
Side curtain airbags$350$350   
Side curtain airbags, three rows  $500$500$500
Temporary spare tire  $150$150$150
Trailer sway control  $25$25$25
Cargo Management 
Aluminum roof rails  $250$250$250
Cargo cover  $75$75$75
Cargo net   $40$40
Console with shifter$150$150   
Console without shifter  $150$150$150
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25   
Rear seat pass-through$100$100   
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation  $100$100$100
Automatic climate control, front  $200$200$200
Dual-zone climate control  $125$125$125
Rain-sensing wipers  $175$175$175
Rear air vents  $100  
Rear air vents with automatic controls   $250$250
Rear HVAC unit   $400$400
Rear wiper  $175$175$175
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75   
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop  $150$150$150
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25$25$25
Deep-tinted rear windows  $275$275$275
Glass roof panel(s)    $300
Laminated front side windows  $200$200$200
Panoramic sunroof    $1200
Rear bumper protector  $40$40$40
Rear spoiler  $200$200$200
Running boards   $350$350
Sunroof$900$900$900$900 
Wheel-lip moldings   $75$75
Infotainment 
Android Auto support   $100$100
App support   $0$0
Apple CarPlay support   $100$100
Aux input$50$50   
DVD-compatible player  $0$0$0
In-vehicle Internet   $150$150
iPod integration$100$100   
Media drive   $15$15
Navigation map updates, three years   $0$0
Navigation system$600$600 $600$600
Satellite radio$200$200 $200$200
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25$25$25
Surround sound   $250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation  $225$225$225
Traffic + travel information   $25$25
USB port  $25$25$25
Voice control for nav and audio   $100$100
Wi-Fi hotspot   $50$50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Adaptive headlights   $200$200
Analog clock  $25$25$25
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75$75$75
Auto-dimming headlights   $200$200
Auto-dimming rearview mirror  $150$150$150
Automatic headlights  $125$125$125
Compass  $0$0$0
Fog light, rear  $100$100$100
Fog lights$125$125   
Interior ambient lighting  $150  
Interior ambient lighting, configurable   $150$150
LED headlights   $1000$1000
Mirror tilt-down in reverse  $25$25$25
Power-folding mirrors  $50$50$50
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats   $300$300
Door sill trim plates$100 $100  
Heated second row seats    $200
Illuminated door sill trim plates   $200$200
Leather door panel trim    $250
Leather seating surfaces   $900$900
Leather seating surfaces, third-row seats   $200$200
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150$150 $150
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50$50   
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50   
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50$50   
Manual recliner, second row seats  $75$75$75
Massage, driver seat   $100$100
Massage, passenger seat   $100$100
Memory system, driver seat  $200$200$200
Memory system, passenger seat   $150$150
Metal pedals$75    
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $150$150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat   $150$150
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat  $100$100$100
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
Power height adjuster, driver seat  $100$100$100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100$100
Power recliner, driver seat  $100$100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat  $100$100$100
Power release, second row seats    $50
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat   $100$100
Power seatback bolsters, 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$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100$100
Power-folding third row seats  $1000$1000$1000
Synthetic leather seating surfaces$0$0$0  
Synthetic suede headliner    $650
Upholstered instrument panel  $300$300 
Upholstered instrument panel, leather    $1000
Wood trim  $300$300$300
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel   $150 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Active stabilizer bars    $500
Adaptive dampers - electrical   $500$500
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable  $1000$1000$1000
Crosswind stabilization  $50$50$50
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200$200$200
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0   $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100$100$100
Total Value of Features$4,025$4,000$14,905$24,085$28,235
Value of Feature Adjustments$25$0$10,905$20,085$24,235
Value of Feature Adjustments-240-10,152-18,694-22,552

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Jetta vs. Mercedes-Benz GLS

Model Year20112018
ModelJettaGLS
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase104.4 in121.1 in
Length182.2 in202.0 in
Width70.0 in76.1 in
Height57.2 in72.8 in
Curb Weight2,805 lb.5,401 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.5 gal.26.4 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.2 in41.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.2 in58.5 in
Row 1 Legroom41.2 in40.3 in
Row 2 Headroom37.1 in40.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.6 in58.3 in
Row 2 Legroom38.1 in38.5 in
Row 3 Headroom0.0 in38.9 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room0.0 in50.5 in
Row 3 Legroom0.0 in35.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
15.5 ft316.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
15.549.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
15.593.8 ft3

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Option Package Details
Volkswagen Jetta SEL

Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Front sport buckets100Yes
Metal pedals75No
Door sill trim plates100Yes
Total Requested45086%
Total Not Requested7514%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Jetta TDI

Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Fog lights125No
Additional chrome trim0No
Proximity key250Yes
HD radio50Yes
Total Requested95088%
Total Not Requested12512%

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