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

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Volkswagen Jetta vs. Mercedes-Benz SL Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $30,870

Volkswagen Jetta 2.0T GLI   
Difference: $75,075

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,597

Volkswagen Jetta 2.0T GLI   
Difference: $69,084

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2018201120112011
ModelJettaSLSLSL
Trim2.0T GLISL550SL63 AMGSL65 AMG
Body4dr Sedan2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Base Price $29,545 $102,600 $139,050 $198,750
Base Invoice $28,362 $95,418 $129,316 $184,838
Floor mats 235      
Door sill trim plates 240      
Obstacle detection, rear   1,170 1,170  
Wood trim     0 0
Floor mats 185      
Door sill trim plates 200      
Obstacle detection, rear   1,088 1,088  
Wood trim     0 0
Options (change) 475 1,170 1,170 0
Options (change) 385 1,088 1,088 0
Destination 850 875 875 875
Gas Tax 0 1,300 2,600 2,600
Total Price $30,870 $105,945 $143,695 $202,225
Total Invoice $29,597 $98,681 $133,879 $188,313

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Jetta 2.0T GLI
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $61,685
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $56,612
Model Year2018201120112011
ModelJettaSLSLSL
Trim2.0T GLISL550SL63 AMGSL65 AMG
Body4dr Sedan2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Engine210hp I4382hp V8518hp V8604hp V12
TransmissionS6T7T7T5
DrivetrainFWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)400, 9510, 10510, 10510, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/40-18255/40-18255/35-19255/35-19
Total Price$30,870$105,945$143,695$202,225
Adjustments for Features0-13,390-14,740-15,790
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$30,870$92,555$128,955$186,435
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$36,400$93,880
Total Invoice$29,597$98,681$133,879$188,313
Adjustments for Features0-12,472-13,733-14,704
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$29,597$86,209$120,146$173,609
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$33,937$87,400

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Jetta vs. Mercedes-Benz SL

Model Year2018201120112011
ModelJettaSLSLSL
Trim2.0T GLISL550SL63 AMGSL65 AMG
Body4dr Sedan2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automated manual$1100   
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1200$1200 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1000
FWD$0   
RWD $0$0$0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows$200   
Power trunk closer   $350
Proximity key$250  $250
Remote app$25   
Remote window/roof operation $15$15$15
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250   
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350$350$350
Universal garage door opener $100$100$100
Wind blocker, small $100$100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Auto-raising roll bars / headrests $500$500$500
Blind spot warning system$200   
Cross-traffic collision intervention, rear$100   
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100   
Knee airbag, driver $75$75$75
Rearview camera$200   
Secondary collision brake assist$25   
Side curtain airbags$350   
Vehicle health reports$0   
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat$40   
Overhead sunglass holder$25   
Rear seat pass-through$100   
Storage compartment under front seat(s) $50$50$50
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100$100$100
Rear air vents$100   
Residual heat $50$50$50
Wiper de-icer $25$25$25
Exterior 
Body kit$0 $0$0
Glass roof panel(s)   $300
Painted brake calipers (optional)$0   
Power retractable hardtop $6750$6750$6750
Rear spoiler$200   
Sunroof$900   
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100   
App support$0   
Apple CarPlay support$100   
Bluetooth audio streaming$25   
CD changer, in-dash $325$325$325
CD player$125   
DVD-compatible player $0$0$0
iPod integration $100$100$100
Media drive $15$15$15
Mirrorlink support$0   
SMS text-to-speech reader$25   
Surround sound $250$250$250
Traffic + travel information$25   
Traffic information $25$25$25
USB port$25   
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75$75$75
Cornering lights $50$50$50
Fog light, rear $100$100$100
Headlight washers $50$50$50
Interior ambient lighting $150$150$150
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25$25$25
Steering-linked headlights $150$150$150
Xenon HID headlights $500$500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50   
Cooled or ventilated front seats   $300
Folding second row seats$300   
Leather door panel trim $250$250$250
Leather seating surfaces $900$900$900
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150  
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50   
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50   
Massage, driver seat  $100$100
Massage, passenger seat  $100$100
Memory system, driver seat $200$200$200
Memory system, passenger seat $150$150$150
Neck-level heating, front seats   $150
No leather in second row $-300$-300$-300
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$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 lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100  
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $100  
Power recliner, passenger seat $100$100$100
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat  $100$100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat  $100$100
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100
Soft-touch instrument panel (optional)$0   
Synthetic leather seating surfaces$0   
Synthetic suede headliner  $650$650
Synthetic suede steering wheel  $150$150
Upholstered instrument panel, leather $1000$1000$1000
Wood trim $300$300$300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive hydraulic struts, auto-leveling and ht. adjustable $4000$4000$4000
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 $0$0
Transmission 
Launch control$100 $100 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 $100$100
Total Value of Features$5,390$18,780$20,130$21,180
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$13,390$14,740$15,790
Value of Feature Adjustments0-12,472-13,733-14,704

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Jetta vs. Mercedes-Benz SL

Model Year20182011
ModelJettaSL
Body4dr Sedan2dr Hardtop conv.
Wheelbase104.4 in100.8 in
Length183.3 in180.4 in
Width70.0 in71.5 in
Height57.2 in51.1 in
Curb Weight2,931 lb.4,221 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.5 gal.21.1 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.2 in37.7 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.2 in54.0 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in53.9 in
Row 1 Legroom41.2 in42.9 in
Row 2 Headroom37.1 in0.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.6 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom38.1 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
15.7 ft37.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
15.710.2 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SL SL550

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SL SL63 AMG

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%

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