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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: $28,025

Volkswagen Jetta 1.8T SEL   
Difference: $62,100

Lowest Total Invoice: $26,800

Volkswagen Jetta 1.8T SEL   
Difference: $57,082

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20182017201720172017
ModelJettaSLSLSLSL
Trim1.8T SELSL450SL550AMG SL63AMG SL65
Body4dr Sedan2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Base Price $26,245 $86,950 $110,800 $151,350 $219,850
Base Invoice $25,195 $80,864 $103,044 $140,756 $204,461
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 325        
Door sill trim plates 240        
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) 130        
Floor mats 235        
Driver Assistance Package   2,250 2,250 2,250  
Wood trim       0 0
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 270        
Door sill trim plates 200        
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) 100        
Floor mats 185        
Driver Assistance Package   2,093 2,093 2,093  
Wood trim       0 0
Options (change) 930 2,250 2,250 2,250 0
Options (change) 755 2,093 2,093 2,093 0
Destination 850 925 925 925 925
Gas Tax 0 0 0 0 1,300
Total Price $28,025 $90,125 $113,975 $154,525 $222,075
Total Invoice $26,800 $83,882 $106,062 $143,774 $206,686

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Jetta 1.8T SEL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $47,125
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $43,144
Model Year20182017201720172017
ModelJettaSLSLSLSL
Trim1.8T SELSL450SL550AMG SL63AMG SL65
Body4dr Sedan2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Engine170hp I4362hp V6449hp V8577hp V8621hp V12
TransmissionT6T9T9T7T7
DrivetrainFWDRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)400, 9600, 11600, 11600, 11900, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17255/35-19255/35-19255/35-19255/35-19
Total Price$28,025$90,125$113,975$154,525$222,075
Adjustments for Features0-14,975-18,025-23,500-25,700
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$28,025$75,150$95,950$131,025$196,375
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$20,800$55,875$121,225
Total Invoice$26,800$83,882$106,062$143,774$206,686
Adjustments for Features0-13,938-16,774-21,865-23,919
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$26,800$69,944$89,288$121,909$182,767
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$19,344$51,965$112,823

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Jetta vs. Mercedes-Benz SL

Model Year20182017201720172017
ModelJettaSLSLSLSL
Trim1.8T SELSL450SL550AMG SL63AMG SL65
Body4dr Sedan2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100    
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1400$1400  
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1200$1200
FWD$0    
RWD $0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate  $100$100$100
Power door closers    $300
Power rear side windows$200    
Power trunk closer  $350$350$350
Proximity key$250 $250$250$250
Remote window/roof operation $15$15$15$15
Semi-automated parking system  $500$500$500
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250    
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350$350$350$350
Wind blocker, power small $300$300$300$300
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Auto-raising roll bars / headrests $500$500$500$500
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200$200$200$200
Blind spot collision prevention $150$150$150$150
Collision preparation system, rear $100$100$100$100
Cross-traffic collision intervention, rear$100    
Cross-traffic detection for collision preparation system $0$0$0$0
Driver drowsiness monitor $150$150$150$150
Knee airbag, driver $75$75$75$75
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75$75$75
Lane departure warning $200$200$200$200
Lane keeping assist $400$400$400$400
Obstacle detection, front  $150$150$150
Obstacle detection, rear  $250$250$250
Pedestrian detection $50$50$50$50
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0$0$0$0
Rearview camera$200 $200$200$200
Secondary collision brake assist$25    
Temporary spare tire$150    
Tires, run-flat $150$150  
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100$100$100$100
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$50
Climate Control 
Adaptive windshield washer system $0$0$0$0
Automatic air recirculation $100$100$100$100
Heated washer fluid system $50$50$50$50
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15    
Rear air vents$100    
Residual heat $50$50$50$50
Washer fluid outlets in wiper blade $100$100$100$100
Wiper de-icer $25$25$25$25
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential   $300$300
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150$150$150$150
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable $500$500$500$500
Raised top speed limiter   $0$0
Exterior 
Active grille shutters$0    
Electronically-variable tint, sunroof or glass roof panel    $2000
Glass roof panel(s) $300$300$300$300
Power retractable hardtop $6750$6750$6750$6750
Rear spoiler$200  $200$200
Sunroof$900    
Infotainment 
DVD-compatible player $0$0$0$0
In-vehicle Internet $150$150$150$150
iPod integration $100$100$100$100
Media drive $15$15$15$15
Mirrorlink support$0    
Navigation map updates, three years $0$0$0$0
Surround sound $250$250$250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200    
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225$225$225$225
USB port$25    
Wi-Fi hotspot $50$50$50$50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock $25$25  
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75$75$75$75
Auto-dimming headlights $200$200$200$200
Chronometer   $100$100
Compass$0    
Cornering lights $50$50$50$50
Fog light, rear $100$100$100$100
Fog lights$125    
Interior ambient lighting, configurable $150$150$150$150
LED headlights $1000$1000$1000$1000
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25$25$25$25
Steering-linked headlights $150$150$150$150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Automatic seat bolsters, driver  $300$300$300
Automatic seat bolsters, front passenger  $300$300$300
Center armrest(s), second row$50    
Cooled or ventilated front seats  $300$300$300
Door sill trim plates$100    
Folding second row seats$300    
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200$200$200$200
Leather door panel trim $250$250$250$250
Leather seating surfaces $900$900$900$900
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50    
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50    
Massage, driver seat  $100$100$100
Massage, passenger seat  $100$100$100
Memory system, driver seat $200$200$200$200
Memory system, passenger seat $150$150$150$150
Metal pedals $75$75$75$75
Neck-level heating, front seats  $150$150$150
No leather in second row $-300$-300$-300$-300
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150$150$150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150$150$150$150
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100$100
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat $50$50$50$50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat $50$50$50$50
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100$100$100$100
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100$100
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100$100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100$100
Soft-touch instrument panel (optional)$0    
Synthetic leather seating surfaces$0    
Synthetic suede headliner   $650$650
Upholstered instrument panel, leather $1000$1000$1000$1000
Wood trim $300$300$300$300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Active curve tilting   $1000$1000
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500$500  
Adaptive hydraulic struts, auto-leveling and ht. adjustable   $4000$4000
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200$200$200
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0 
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)    $0
Transmission 
Launch control   $100 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100$100$100
Total Value of Features$4,555$19,530$22,580$28,055$30,255
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$14,975$18,025$23,500$25,700
Value of Feature Adjustments0-13,938-16,774-21,865-23,919

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Jetta vs. Mercedes-Benz SL

Model Year20182017
ModelJettaSL
Body4dr Sedan2dr Hardtop conv.
Wheelbase104.4 in101.7 in
Length183.3 in182.3 in
Width70.0 in73.9 in
Height57.2 in51.2 in
Curb Weight2,931 lb.3,827 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.5 gal.19.8 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.2 in39.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.2 in55.5 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 ft38.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
15.713.5 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SL SL450

Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Speed limit information0No
Cross-traffic detection for collision preparation system0No
Pedestrian detection50No
Lane keeping assist system400No
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Collision preparation system, rear100No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Blind spot intervention150No
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Lane departure warning system200No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Total Requested100053%
Total Not Requested90047%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SL SL550

Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Speed limit information0No
Cross-traffic detection for collision preparation system0No
Pedestrian detection50No
Lane keeping assist system400No
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Collision preparation system, rear100No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Blind spot intervention150No
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Lane departure warning system200No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Total Requested100053%
Total Not Requested90047%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SL AMG SL63

Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Speed limit information0No
Cross-traffic detection for collision preparation system0No
Pedestrian detection50No
Lane keeping assist system400No
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Collision preparation system, rear100No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Blind spot intervention150No
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Lane departure warning system200No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Total Requested100053%
Total Not Requested90047%

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