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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: $18,200

smart fortwo Passion   
Difference: $4,795

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20112017201720172017
ModelfortwoJettaJettaJettaJetta
TrimPassion1.8T Sport1.8T SEL1.8T SEL Premium2.0T GLI
Body2dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $14,690 $22,175 $24,995 $26,995 $27,895
Cruise control 280        
Navigation system 1,290        
Metallic paint (extra cost) 250        
Power steering (optional) 550        
Tachometer 120        
Center armrest(s), front row 80        
Interior ambient lighting 190        
Cruise control 0        
Navigation system 0        
Metallic paint (extra cost) 0        
Power steering (optional) 0        
Tachometer 0        
Center armrest(s), front row 0        
Interior ambient lighting 0        
Options (change) 2,760 0 0 0 0
Options (change) 0 0 0 0 0
Destination 750 820 820 820 820
Total Price $18,200 $22,995 $25,815 $27,815 $28,715

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: smart fortwo vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: smart fortwo Passion
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,285
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $18,941
Model Year20112017201720172017
ModelfortwoJettaJettaJettaJetta
TrimPassion1.8T Sport1.8T SEL1.8T SEL Premium2.0T GLI
Body2dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine70hp I3170hp I4170hp I4170hp I4210hp I4
TransmissionS5T6T6T6M6
DrivetrainRWDFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 2?, 6?, 6?, 6400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)155/60-15225/45-17225/45-17225/45-17225/40-18
Total Price$18,200$22,995$25,815$27,815$28,715
Adjustments for Features0-1,850-5,330-6,180-4,280
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$18,200$21,145$20,485$21,635$24,435
Cost Above Minimum$0$660$0$1,150$3,950

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Features Comparison: smart fortwo vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Model Year20112017201720172017
ModelfortwoJettaJettaJettaJetta
TrimPassion1.8T Sport1.8T SEL1.8T SEL Premium2.0T GLI
Body2dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed automated manual$1000    
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100$1100$1100 
6-speed manual    $150
RWD$0    
FWD $0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed  $850$850 
Cruise control$150$150  $150
Power rear side windows $200$200$200$200
Proximity key  $250$250$250
Remote app $25$25$25$25
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250$250$250$250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes $150$150$150$150
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0$0$0$0
Automatic braking, low-speed  $200$200 
Blind spot warning system  $200$200$200
Cross-traffic collision intervention, rear  $100$100$100
Cross-traffic warning, rear  $100$100$100
Forward collision warning  $200$200 
Knee airbag, driver$75    
Knee airbag, passenger$75    
Obstacle detection, front    $150
Obstacle detection, rear    $250
Rearview camera $200$200$200$200
Secondary collision brake assist $25$25$25$25
Temporary spare tire $150$150$150$150
Vehicle health reports $0$0$0$0
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment  $50$50$50
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150    
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25$25$25
Rear seat pass-through $100$100$100$100
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200 $200$200$200
Dual-zone climate control  $125$125$125
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15$15$15$15
Interior air filter$0 $0$0$0
Rain-sensing wipers  $175$175$175
Rear air vents  $100$100$100
Rear wiper$175    
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75   
Engine / Motor 
Rear-engine configuration$0    
Exterior 
Active grille shutters $0$0$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$900
Infotainment 
Android Auto support $100$100$100$100
App support $0$0$0$0
Apple CarPlay support $100$100$100$100
Audio controls on steering wheel $125$125$125$125
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25$25$25
DVD-compatible player$0    
HD radio $50$50$50$50
iPod integration$100    
Mirrorlink support $0$0$0$0
Satellite radio $200$200$200$200
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25$25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200$200$200$200
Traffic + travel information $25$25$25$25
USB port $25$25$25$25
Voice control for nav and audio $100$100$100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror    $150
Automatic headlights  $125$125$125
Fog lights $125$125$125$125
Illuminated visor mirror, driver  $50$50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger  $50$50$50
Interior ambient lighting$150  $150$150
Steering-linked fog lights   $50 
Steering-linked headlights   $150 
Visor mirror, driver $10   
Visor mirror, passenger$10$10   
Xenon HID headlights   $500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50$50$50
Folding passenger seat$150    
Folding second row seats $300$300$300$300
Heated front seats $200$200$200$200
Manual height adjuster, driver seat $50   
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat $50$50$50$50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50$50$50$50
Metal pedals    $75
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat  $100$100$100
Power height adjuster, driver seat  $100$100$100
Power recliner, driver seat  $100$100$100
Soft-touch instrument panel (optional)  $0$0$0
Synthetic leather seating surfaces $0$0$0$0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0  $0
Total Value of Features$2,635$4,485$7,965$8,815$6,915
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,850$5,330$6,180$4,280
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,779-5,124-5,940-4,114

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Specifications Comparison: smart fortwo vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Model Year20112017
ModelfortwoJetta
Body2dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Wheelbase73.5 in104.4 in
Length106.1 in183.3 in
Width61.4 in70.0 in
Height60.7 in57.2 in
Curb Weight1,809 lb.2,940 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 ft315.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
smart fortwo Passion

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
iPod integration100Yes
SD Card slot25Yes
Total Requested825100%
Total Not Requested00%

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