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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: $6,220

Lowest Total Invoice: $17,276

smart fortwo passion   
Difference: $6,506

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201520132013201320132013
ModelfortwoJettaJettaJettaJettaJetta
TrimpassionTDI2.5L SELHybrid SELHybrid SEL PremiumGLI
Body2dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $14,930 $22,990 $22,895 $29,325 $31,180 $23,945
Base Invoice $13,885 $22,071 $21,979 $28,153 $29,933 $22,987
Navigation system 1,290   1,255      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 250          
Power steering (optional) 550          
Tachometer 120          
Cruise control 280          
Heated front seats 240          
Fog lights 110          
Navigation Package   1,460        
Premium Package   1,440        
Navigation system 1,200   1,206      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 232          
Power steering (optional) 512          
Tachometer 112          
Cruise control 260          
Heated front seats 223          
Fog lights 102          
Navigation Package   1,403        
Premium Package   1,382        
Options (change) 2,840 2,900 1,255 0 0 0
Options (change) 2,641 2,785 1,206 0 0 0
Destination 750 795 795 795 795 795
Total Price $18,520 $26,685 $24,945 $30,120 $31,975 $24,740
Total Invoice $17,276 $25,651 $23,980 $28,948 $30,728 $23,782

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: smart fortwo vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: smart fortwo passion
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,270
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,585
Model Year201520132013201320132013
ModelfortwoJettaJettaJettaJettaJetta
TrimpassionTDI2.5L SELHybrid SELHybrid SEL PremiumGLI
Body2dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine70hp I3140hp I4 D170hp I5170hp I4 H170hp I4 H200hp I4
TransmissionS5M6M5S7S7M6
DrivetrainRWDFWDFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 2400, 9400, 9?, 6400, 9?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)155/60-15225/45-17225/45-17205/55-16225/45-17225/45-17
Total Price$18,520$26,685$24,945$30,120$31,975$24,740
Adjustments for Features-310-1,615-1,465-3,015-4,0400
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$18,210$25,070$23,480$27,105$27,935$24,740
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,590$0$3,625$4,455$1,260
Total Invoice$17,276$25,651$23,980$28,948$30,728$23,782
Adjustments for Features-289-1,552-1,408-2,898-3,8820
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$16,987$24,099$22,572$26,050$26,846$23,782
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,527$0$3,478$4,274$1,210

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Features Comparison: smart fortwo vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Model Year201520132013201320132013
ModelfortwoJettaJettaJettaJettaJetta
TrimpassionTDI2.5L SELHybrid SELHybrid SEL PremiumGLI
Body2dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed automated manual$1000     
6-speed manual $150   $150
5-speed manual  $0   
7-speed automated manual   $1200$1200 
RWD$0     
FWD $0$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows $200$200$200$200$200
Proximity key $250$250$250$250 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250$250$250$250$250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes $150$150$150$150$150
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0$0$0$0$0
Knee airbag, driver$75     
Knee airbag, passenger$75     
Rearview camera    $200 
Temporary spare tire $150$150  $150
Cargo Management 
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150     
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25$25$25$25
Rear seat pass-through $100$100$100$100$100
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200  $200$200 
Dual-zone climate control   $125$125 
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15$15$15$15 
Rain-sensing wipers$175     
Rear wiper$175     
Variable intermittent wipers $75$75$75$75$75
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop   $150$150 
Rear-engine configuration$0     
Exterior 
Body kit   $0$0 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)     $25
Glass roof panel(s)$300     
Rear spoiler   $200$200 
Sunroof $900$900$900$900 
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel $125$125$125$125$125
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25$25$25$25
CD changer, in-dash     $325
CD player$125$125$125$125$125 
DVD-compatible player$0     
HD radio     $50
iPod integration $100$100$100$100$100
Navigation system$600$600$600$600$600 
Satellite radio $200$200$200$200$200
USB port$25     
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25     
Automatic headlights$125     
Compass   $0$0$0
Cornering lights    $50 
Fog lights$125$125$125 $125$125
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50$50$50$50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50$50$50$50$50
Large energy flow and fuel economy display   $25$25 
Steering-linked headlights    $150 
Tachometer$75$75$75  $75
Visor mirror, passenger$10     
Xenon HID headlights    $500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50$50$50$50
Floor mats $75$75$75$75$75
Folding passenger seat$150     
Folding second row seats $300$300$300$300$300
Heated front seats$200$200$200$200$200 
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat $50$50$50$50$50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50$50$50$50$50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50$50$50$50$50
Metal pedals     $75
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100$100$100
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100$100$100
Power recliner, driver seat $100$100$100$100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100$100$100$100$100
Soft-touch instrument panel (optional)  $0$0$0$0
Synthetic leather seating surfaces $0$0$0$0 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)     $0
Total Value of Features$3,610$4,915$4,765$6,315$7,340$3,300
Value of Feature Adjustments$310$1,615$1,465$3,015$4,040$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-289-1,552-1,408-2,898-3,8820

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Specifications Comparison: smart fortwo vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Model Year20152013
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
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100No
Power height adjuster, driver seat50No
Fog lights125Yes
225/45HR17 tires400No
Proximity key250No
Total Requested72548%
Total Not Requested80052%
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 2.5L SEL

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Fender, 400W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested60063%
Total Not Requested35037%

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