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smart fortwo vs. Volkswagen Jetta Price Comparison (MSRP)

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smart fortwo vs. Volkswagen Jetta Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $21,130

smart fortwo Electric Drive passion   
Difference: $6,200

Lowest Total Invoice: $19,180

smart fortwo Electric Drive passion   
Difference: $7,050

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2018201820182018
ModelfortwofortwoJettaJetta
TrimElectric Drive passionElectric Drive prime1.8T SEL2.0T GLI
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $25,290 $26,640 $26,245 $29,545
Base Invoice $23,520 $24,775 $25,195 $28,362
Navigation system 1,290 1,290    
Rain-sensing wipers 120      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 350 350    
Center armrest(s), front row 100 100    
All-weather floor mats 130 130 235 235
Heated front seats 240      
Fog lights 110      
Forward collision warning 250 250    
Navigation system 1,200 1,200    
Rain-sensing wipers 112      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 326 326    
Center armrest(s), front row 93 93    
All-weather floor mats 121 121 185 185
Heated front seats 223      
Fog lights 102      
Forward collision warning 233 233    
Options (change) 2,590 2,120 235 235
Options (change) 2,410 1,973 185 185
Destination 750 750 850 850
Gas Tax -7,500 -7,500 0 0
Total Price $21,130 $22,010 $27,330 $30,630
Total Invoice $19,180 $19,998 $26,230 $29,397

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: smart fortwo vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: smart fortwo Electric Drive prime
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,175
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,145
Model Year2018201820182018
ModelfortwofortwoJettaJetta
TrimElectric Drive passionElectric Drive prime1.8T SEL2.0T GLI
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine80hp I0 E80hp I0 E170hp I4210hp I4
TransmissionA1A1T6S6
DrivetrainRWDRWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 2?, 2400, 9400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)165/65-15165/65-15225/45-17225/40-18
Total Price$21,130$22,010$27,330$30,630
Adjustments for Features0-1,350-4,495-4,245
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$21,130$20,660$22,835$26,385
Cost Above Minimum$470$0$0$3,550
Total Invoice$19,180$19,998$26,230$29,397
Adjustments for Features0-1,227-4,314-4,074
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$19,180$18,771$21,916$25,323
Cost Above Minimum$409$0$0$3,407

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Features Comparison: smart fortwo vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Model Year2018201820182018
ModelfortwofortwoJettaJetta
TrimElectric Drive passionElectric Drive prime1.8T SEL2.0T GLI
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
1-speed automatic$800$800  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100 
6-speed automated manual   $1100
RWD$0$0  
FWD  $0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed  $850 
Cruise control$150$150 $150
Power rear side windows  $200$200
Proximity key  $250$250
Remote app  $25$25
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250$250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes  $150$150
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0$0
Automatic braking, low-speed  $200 
Blind spot warning system  $200$200
Cross-traffic collision intervention, rear  $100$100
Cross-traffic warning, rear  $100$100
Forward collision warning$200$200$200 
Knee airbag, driver$75$75  
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75  
Obstacle detection, front   $150
Obstacle detection, rear   $250
Secondary collision brake assist  $25$25
Temporary spare tire  $150$150
Vehicle health reports  $0$0
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment  $50$50
Cargo cover$75$75  
Cargo mat  $40$40
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150$150  
Overhead sunglass holder  $25$25
Rear seat pass-through  $100$100
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control  $125$125
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15$15
Rear air vents  $100$100
Rear wiper$175$175  
Engine / Motor 
18 kWh battery pack$0$0  
7.2 kW onboard charger$500$500  
Exterior 
Active grille shutters  $0 
Body kit   $0
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)   $25
Glass roof panel(s) $300  
Painted brake calipers (optional)   $0
Rear spoiler  $200$200
Sunroof  $900$900
Infotainment 
App support  $0$0
Apple CarPlay support  $100$100
HD radio  $50$50
Mirrorlink support  $0$0
Satellite radio  $200$200
SD Card slot  $25$25
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200$200
Traffic + travel information  $25$25
Voice control for nav and audio  $100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   $150
Illuminated visor mirror, driver  $50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger  $50$50
Interior ambient lighting $150  
Steering-linked fog lights$50$50  
Tachometer  $75$75
Visor mirror, passenger$10$10  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row  $50$50
Folding passenger seat$150$150  
Folding second row seats  $300$300
Leather seating surfaces $900  
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50$50  
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat  $50$50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $50$50
Metal pedals   $75
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat  $100$100
Power height adjuster, driver seat  $100$100
Power recliner, driver seat  $100$100
Soft-touch instrument panel (optional)  $0$0
Synthetic leather seating surfaces  $0$0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Crosswind stabilization$50$50  
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0
Transmission 
Launch control   $100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls   $100
Total Value of Features$2,510$3,860$7,005$6,755
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,350$4,495$4,245
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,227-4,314-4,074

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Specifications Comparison: smart fortwo vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Model Year20182018
ModelfortwoJetta
Body2dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Wheelbase73.7 in104.4 in
Length106.1 in183.3 in
Width65.5 in70.0 in
Height61.2 in57.2 in
Curb Weight2,364 lb.2,931 lb.
Fuel Capacity0.0 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom0.0 in38.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room0.0 in55.2 in
Row 1 Legroom0.0 in41.2 in
Row 2 Headroom0.0 in37.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room0.0 in53.6 in
Row 2 Legroom0.0 in38.1 in
Cargo Volume7.8 ft315.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Volkswagen Jetta 1.8T SEL

All-weather floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
All-weather floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Jetta 2.0T GLI

All-weather floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
All-weather floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%

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