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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: $18,520

smart fortwo passion   
Difference: $5,695

Lowest Total Invoice: $17,276

smart fortwo passion   
Difference: $6,001

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20152012201220122012
ModelfortwoJettaJettaJettaJetta
TrimpassionTDISELSEL PremiumGLI
Body2dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $14,930 $22,775 $23,445 $24,805 $23,745
Base Invoice $13,885 $21,864 $22,507 $23,813 $22,795
Navigation system 1,290       900
Metallic paint (extra cost) 250        
Power steering (optional) 550        
Tachometer 120        
Cruise control 280        
Heated front seats 240        
Fog lights 110        
Navigation Package   1,130      
Premium Package   1,440      
Autobahn Package         2,050
Navigation system 1,200       864
Metallic paint (extra cost) 232        
Power steering (optional) 512        
Tachometer 112        
Cruise control 260        
Heated front seats 223        
Fog lights 102        
Navigation Package   1,084      
Premium Package   1,382      
Autobahn Package         1,968
Options (change) 2,840 2,570 0 0 2,950
Options (change) 2,641 2,466 0 0 2,832
Destination 750 770 770 770 770
Total Price $18,520 $26,115 $24,215 $25,575 $27,465
Total Invoice $17,276 $25,100 $23,277 $24,583 $26,397

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: smart fortwo vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: smart fortwo passion
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,615
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,963
Model Year20152012201220122012
ModelfortwoJettaJettaJettaJetta
TrimpassionTDISELSEL PremiumGLI
Body2dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine70hp I3140hp I4 D170hp I5170hp I5200hp I4
TransmissionS5M6M5T6M6
DrivetrainRWDFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 2400, 9400, 9400, 9400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)155/60-15205/55-16225/45-17225/45-17225/40-18
Total Price$18,520$26,115$24,215$25,575$27,465
Adjustments for Features0-980-1,080-2,180-1,455
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$18,520$25,135$23,135$23,395$26,010
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,000$0$260$2,875
Total Invoice$17,276$25,100$23,277$24,583$26,397
Adjustments for Features0-942-1,038-2,095-1,398
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$17,276$24,158$22,239$22,488$24,999
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,919$0$249$2,760

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Features Comparison: smart fortwo vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Model Year20152012201220122012
ModelfortwoJettaJettaJettaJetta
TrimpassionTDISELSEL PremiumGLI
Body2dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed automated manual$1000    
6-speed manual $150  $150
5-speed manual  $0  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1100 
RWD$0    
FWD $0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows $200$200$200$200
Proximity key $250$250$250$250
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
Full-size spare tire $225$225$225$225
Knee airbag, driver$75    
Knee airbag, passenger$75    
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment    $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
Dual-zone climate control    $125
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15$15$15$15
Rain-sensing wipers$175    
Rear wiper$175    
Variable intermittent wipers $75$75$75$75
Engine / Motor 
Rear-engine configuration$0    
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)    $25
Glass roof panel(s)$300    
Sunroof $900$900$900$900
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel $125$125$125$125
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25$25$25
CD changer, in-dash  $325$325 
CD player$125$125  $125
DVD-compatible player$0    
HD radio  $50$50 
iPod integration $100$100$100$100
Satellite radio $200$200$200$200
USB port$25    
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25    
Automatic headlights$125    
Compass    $0
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50$50$50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50$50$50$50
Visor mirror, passenger$10    
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50$50$50
Floor mats $75$75$75$75
Folding passenger seat$150    
Folding second row seats $300$300$300$300
Manual height adjuster, driver seat $50$50$50$50
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat $50$50$50$50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50$50$50$50
Metal pedals    $75
Soft-touch instrument panel (optional)   $0$0
Synthetic leather seating surfaces $0$0$0$0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)    $0
Total Value of Features$2,610$3,590$3,690$4,790$4,065
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$980$1,080$2,180$1,455
Value of Feature Adjustments0-942-1,038-2,095-1,398

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Specifications Comparison: smart fortwo vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Model Year20152012
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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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%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Jetta TDI

Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat50No
Fog lights125Yes
Additional chrome trim0No
Proximity key250No
Total Requested72571%
Total Not Requested30029%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900No
CD changer, in-dash200No
HD radio50No
SD Card slot25Yes
Fender, 400W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested252%
Total Not Requested150098%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Jetta GLI

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Proximity key250No
Total Requested60071%
Total Not Requested25029%
Autobahn Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Sunroof900No
Dual-zone climate control125No
Synthetic leather seating surfaces0No
Heated windshield washer nozzles15No
Air-conditioned storage compartment50No
225/40HR18 tires400No
Fender, 400W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested40018%
Total Not Requested184082%

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