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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: $15,760

smart fortwo Passion   
Difference: $3,205

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2010201120112011
ModelfortwoJettaJettaJetta
TrimPassionSESELTDI
Body2dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $13,990 $18,195 $21,395 $22,995
Metallic paint (extra cost) 225      
Power steering (optional) 450      
Tachometer 120      
Heated front seats 220      
Fog lights 110      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 0      
Power steering (optional) 0      
Tachometer 0      
Heated front seats 0      
Fog lights 0      
Options (change) 1,125 0 0 0
Options (change) 0 0 0 0
Destination 645 770 770 770
Total Price $15,760 $18,965 $22,165 $23,765

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: smart fortwo vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: smart fortwo Passion
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,290
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $17,636
Model Year2010201120112011
ModelfortwoJettaJettaJetta
TrimPassionSESELTDI
Body2dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine70hp I3170hp I5170hp I5140hp I4 D
TransmissionS5M5M5M6
DrivetrainRWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 2?, 4?, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)155/60-15205/55-16225/45-17205/55-16
Total Price$15,760$18,965$22,165$23,765
Adjustments for Features-1,0850-2,665-2,840
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$14,675$18,965$19,500$20,925
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$535$1,960

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Features Comparison: smart fortwo vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Model Year2010201120112011
ModelfortwoJettaJettaJetta
TrimPassionSESELTDI
Body2dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed automated manual$1000   
5-speed manual $0$0 
6-speed manual   $150
RWD$0   
FWD $0$0$0
Accessories 
Cruise control $150$150$150
Power rear side windows $200$200$200
Proximity key  $250 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250$250$250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes  $150$150
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0$0$0
Full-size spare tire $225$225$225
Knee airbag, driver$75   
Knee airbag, passenger$75   
Side curtain airbags $350$350$350
Cargo Management 
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150   
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25$25
Rear seat pass-through $100$100$100
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200   
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15$15
Rear wiper$175   
Engine / Motor 
Rear-engine configuration$0   
Exterior 
Glass roof panel(s)$300   
Sunroof   $900
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel  $125$125
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link  $100$100
CD changer, in-dash   $325
CD player$125$125$125 
HD radio  $50 
iPod integration  $100$100
Navigation system  $600 
Satellite radio  $200$200
SD Card slot  $25$25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25   
Fog lights$125 $125 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50$50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50$50$50
Trip computer  $150$150
Visor mirror, passenger$10   
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), front row $75$75$75
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50$50
Floor mats $75$75$75
Folding passenger seat$150   
Folding second row seats $300$300$300
Heated front seats$200 $200$200
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 $150$150
Manual height adjuster, driver seat $50$50$50
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat $50$50$50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $50 
Synthetic leather seating surfaces $0$0$0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350 $350$350
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100   
Total Value of Features$3,210$2,125$4,790$4,965
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,085$0$2,665$2,840
Value of Feature Adjustments-440-2,562-2,730

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Specifications Comparison: smart fortwo vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Model Year20102011
ModelfortwoJetta
Body2dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Wheelbase73.5 in104.4 in
Length106.1 in182.2 in
Width61.4 in70.0 in
Height60.7 in57.2 in
Curb Weight1,809 lb.2,805 lb.
Fuel Capacity8.7 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.7 in38.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room48.0 in55.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room45.4 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.2 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 Volume12.0 ft315.5 ft3

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