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

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Volkswagen Jetta vs. Mercedes-Benz SLC Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $23,765

Volkswagen Jetta SEL   
Difference: $29,475

Lowest Total Invoice: $22,845

Volkswagen Jetta SEL   
Difference: $26,738

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201120182018
ModelJettaSLCSLC
TrimSELSLC300AMG SLC43
Body4dr Sedan2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Base Price $21,395 $48,400 $61,350
Base Invoice $20,539 $45,012 $57,056
Sport Package 700    
Sunroof 900    
Garmin Map Pilot   625 625
Premium 1 Package   2,500  
Metallic paint (extra cost)   720 720
Sport Package 672    
Sunroof 864    
Garmin Map Pilot   581 581
Premium 1 Package   2,325  
Metallic paint (extra cost)   670 670
Options (change) 1,600 3,845 1,345
Options (change) 1,536 3,576 1,251
Destination 770 995 995
Total Price $23,765 $53,240 $63,690
Total Invoice $22,845 $49,583 $59,302

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Jetta SEL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $17,365
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $15,460
Model Year201120182018
ModelJettaSLCSLC
TrimSELSLC300AMG SLC43
Body4dr Sedan2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Engine170hp I5241hp I4362hp V6
TransmissionM5T9T9
DrivetrainFWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6500, 11500, 11
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17225/45-17235/40-18
Total Price$23,765$53,240$63,690
Adjustments for Features0-12,110-13,535
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$23,765$41,130$50,155
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$9,025
Total Invoice$22,845$49,583$59,302
Adjustments for Features0-11,278-12,602
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$22,845$38,305$46,700
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$8,395

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Jetta vs. Mercedes-Benz SLC

Model Year201120182018
ModelJettaSLCSLC
TrimSELSLC300AMG SLC43
Body4dr Sedan2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0  
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1400$1400
FWD$0  
RWD $0$0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows$200  
Remote app $25$25
Remote climate control $25$25
Remote start via app $75$75
Remote window/roof operation $15$15
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350$350
Universal garage door opener $100$100
Wind blocker, small $100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200$200
Automatic braking, low-speed $200$200
Blind spot warning system  $200
Driver drowsiness monitor $150$150
Forward collision warning $200$200
Full-size spare tire$225  
Knee airbag, driver $75$75
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0$0
Rearview camera $200$200
Roll bar $200$200
Temporary spare tire $150$150
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100$100
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder$25  
Rear seat pass-through$100  
Climate Control 
Rain-sensing wipers $175$175
Variable intermittent wipers$75  
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150$150
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable $500$500
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25
Glass roof panel(s) $300$300
Power retractable hardtop $6750$6750
Rear spoiler  $200
Sunroof$900  
Infotainment 
Aux input$50  
CD player$125  
In-vehicle Internet $150$150
iPod integration$100  
MP3-compatible player$50  
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25
Surround sound $250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225$225
Traffic information $25$25
USB port $25$25
Voice control for nav and audio $100$100
Wi-Fi hotspot $50$50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock  $25
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75$75
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150$150
Automatic headlights $125$125
Compass $0$0
Fog light, rear $100$100
Fog lights$125  
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50  
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50  
Interior ambient lighting  $150
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25$25
Power-folding mirrors $50$50
Visor mirror, driver $10$10
Visor mirror, passenger $10$10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim $100$100
Center armrest(s), second row$50  
Folding second row seats$300  
Leather door panel trim  $250
Leather seating surfaces  $900
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50  
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50  
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50  
Memory system, driver seat $200$200
Memory system, passenger seat $150$150
Neck-level heating, front seats $150$150
No leather in second row  $-300
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150$150
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power recliner, driver seat $100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Synthetic leather seating surfaces$0$0 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100
Total Value of Features$2,825$14,935$16,360
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$12,110$13,535
Value of Feature Adjustments0-11,278-12,602

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Jetta vs. Mercedes-Benz SLC

Model Year20112018
ModelJettaSLC
Body4dr Sedan2dr Hardtop conv.
Wheelbase104.4 in95.7 in
Length182.2 in162.8 in
Width70.0 in71.5 in
Height57.2 in51.3 in
Curb Weight2,805 lb.3,297 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.5 gal.15.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.2 in38.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.2 in52.2 in
Row 1 Legroom41.2 in42.5 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
15.5 ft36.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
15.510.1 ft3

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Option Package Details
Volkswagen Jetta SEL

Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Front sport buckets100Yes
Metal pedals75Yes
Door sill trim plates100Yes
Total Requested525100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SLC SLC300

Garmin Map Pilot
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75No
Traffic information25No
Total Requested60086%
Total Not Requested10014%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Surround sound250No
Proximity key250Yes
Remote window/roof operation15No
Neck-level heating, front seats150No
Harman/Kardon, 500W, 11 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested65046%
Total Not Requested76554%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SLC AMG SLC43

Garmin Map Pilot
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75No
Traffic information25No
Total Requested60086%
Total Not Requested10014%

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