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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: $28,575

Volkswagen Jetta 1.8T SEL   
Difference: $47,850

Lowest Total Invoice: $27,230

Volkswagen Jetta 1.8T SEL   
Difference: $43,911

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2018201720172017
ModelJettaGLSGLSGLS
Trim1.8T SELGLS450GLS550AMG GLS63
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $26,245 $68,700 $93,850 $124,100
Base Invoice $25,195 $63,891 $87,281 $115,413
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 325      
Door sill trim plates 240      
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) 130      
Floor mats 235      
Cargo net 100      
Remote start 450      
Premium 1 Package   3,830    
Driver Assistance Package   2,250 1,375  
Metallic paint (extra cost)   720    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 270      
Door sill trim plates 200      
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) 100      
Floor mats 185      
Cargo net 80      
Remote start 350      
Premium 1 Package   3,562    
Driver Assistance Package   2,093 1,279  
Metallic paint (extra cost)   670    
Options (change) 1,480 6,800 1,375 0
Options (change) 1,185 6,325 1,279 0
Destination 850 925 925 925
Total Price $28,575 $76,425 $96,150 $125,025
Total Invoice $27,230 $71,141 $89,485 $116,338

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Jetta 1.8T SEL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $37,460
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $34,239
Model Year2018201720172017
ModelJettaGLSGLSGLS
Trim1.8T SELGLS450GLS550AMG GLS63
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine170hp I4362hp V6449hp V8550hp V8
TransmissionT6T9T9T7
DrivetrainFWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)400, 980, 8830, 14830, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17275/55-19295/40-21295/40-21
Total Price$28,575$76,425$96,150$125,025
Adjustments for Features0-10,390-17,130-19,380
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$28,575$66,035$79,020$105,645
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$12,985$39,610
Total Invoice$27,230$71,141$89,485$116,338
Adjustments for Features0-9,672-15,943-18,033
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$27,230$61,469$73,542$98,305
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$12,073$36,836

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Jetta vs. Mercedes-Benz GLS

Model Year2018201720172017
ModelJettaGLSGLSGLS
Trim1.8T SELGLS450GLS550AMG GLS63
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100   
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1400$1400 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1200
FWD$0   
AWD $1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100$100$100
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
Remote climate control $25$25$25
Remote start$150   
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   
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350$350$350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Around view cameras  $500$500
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200$200$200
Blind spot collision prevention $150$150$150
Collision preparation system, rear $100$100 
Cross-traffic collision intervention, rear$100   
Cross-traffic detection for collision preparation system $0$0 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100$100$100 
Driver drowsiness monitor $150$150$150
Hill descent control $250$250$250
Knee airbag, driver $75$75$75
Lane departure prevention   $150
Lane departure warning $200$200$200
Lane keeping assist $400$400 
Obstacle detection, front  $150$150
Obstacle detection, rear  $250$250
Pedestrian detection $50$50 
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0$0$0
Rear side airbags $300$300$300
Rearview camera$200$200  
Rollover sensor $50$50$50
Secondary collision brake assist$25   
Side curtain airbags$350   
Side curtain airbags, three rows $500$500$500
Trailer sway control $25$25$25
Vehicle health reports$0   
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50   
Aluminum roof rails $250$250$250
Cargo cover $75$75$75
Cargo mat$40   
Cargo net$40 $40$40
Console with shifter$150   
Console without shifter $150$150$150
Overhead sunglass holder$25   
Rear seat pass-through$100   
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100$100$100
Rear air vents$100$100  
Rear air vents with automatic controls  $250$250
Rear HVAC unit  $400$400
Rear wiper $175$175$175
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150$150$150
Exterior 
Active grille shutters$0   
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
Running boards  $350$350
Sunroof$900$900$900 
Wheel-lip moldings  $75$75
Infotainment 
Aux input$50   
DVD-compatible player $0$0$0
In-vehicle Internet $150$150$150
Media drive $15$15$15
Mirrorlink support$0   
Navigation map updates, three years $0$0$0
Surround sound  $250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200   
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225$225$225
Wi-Fi hotspot $50$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
Fog light, rear $100$100$100
Fog lights$125   
Interior ambient lighting, configurable $150$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   
Heated second row seats   $200
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200$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
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50   
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$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$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150$150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150$150$150
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$50
Power height adjuster, passenger 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
Soft-touch instrument panel (optional)$0   
Synthetic leather seating surfaces$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
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100$100
Total Value of Features$4,405$14,795$21,535$23,785
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$10,390$17,130$19,380
Value of Feature Adjustments0-9,672-15,943-18,033

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Jetta vs. Mercedes-Benz GLS

Model Year20182017
ModelJettaGLS
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase104.4 in121.1 in
Length183.3 in202.0 in
Width70.0 in76.1 in
Height57.2 in72.8 in
Curb Weight2,931 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
15.7 ft316.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
15.749.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
15.793.8 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz GLS GLS450

Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Satellite radio200Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Lane departure warning system200No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Illuminated door sill trim plates100No
Smartphone integration0No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Interior ambient lighting, configurable0No
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 Requested157565%
Total Not Requested86535%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Speed limit information0No
Cross-traffic detection for collision preparation system0No
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Collision preparation system, rear100No
Pedestrian detection50No
Lane keeping assist system400No
Lane departure warning system200No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200No
Blind spot intervention150No
Total Requested120052%
Total Not Requested110048%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz GLS GLS550

Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Speed limit information0No
Cross-traffic detection for collision preparation system0No
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Collision preparation system, rear100No
Pedestrian detection50No
Lane keeping assist system400No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200No
Blind spot intervention150No
Total Requested100053%
Total Not Requested90047%

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