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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: $20,190

smart fortwo passion   
Difference: $9,910

Lowest Total Invoice: $18,830

smart fortwo passion   
Difference: $10,099

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201620162016
ModelfortwoJettaJetta
TrimpassionHybrid SEL Premium2.0T GLI SEL
Body2dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $16,140 $31,120 $29,280
Base Invoice $15,010 $29,874 $28,109
Navigation system 1,290    
Edition #1 Package 1,200    
Center armrest(s), front row 100    
Heated front seats 240    
Interior ambient lighting 150    
Obstacle detection, rear 320    
Navigation system 1,200    
Edition #1 Package 1,116    
Center armrest(s), front row 93    
Heated front seats 223    
Interior ambient lighting 140    
Obstacle detection, rear 298    
Options (change) 3,300 0 0
Options (change) 3,070 0 0
Destination 750 820 820
Total Price $20,190 $31,940 $30,100
Total Invoice $18,830 $30,694 $28,929

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: smart fortwo vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: smart fortwo passion
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,930
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,274
Model Year201620162016
ModelfortwoJettaJetta
TrimpassionHybrid SEL Premium2.0T GLI SEL
Body2dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine89hp I3170hp I4 H210hp I4
TransmissionM5S7M6
DrivetrainRWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 2?, 6400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)185/50-16225/45-17225/40-18
Total Price$20,190$31,940$30,100
Adjustments for Features0-4,880-3,980
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$20,190$27,060$26,120
Cost Above Minimum$0$940$0
Total Invoice$18,830$30,694$28,929
Adjustments for Features0-4,690-3,825
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$18,830$26,004$25,104
Cost Above Minimum$0$900$0

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Features Comparison: smart fortwo vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Model Year201620162016
ModelfortwoJettaJetta
TrimpassionHybrid SEL Premium2.0T GLI SEL
Body2dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0  
7-speed automated manual $1200 
6-speed manual  $150
RWD$0  
FWD $0$0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows $200$200
Proximity key $250$250
Remote app $25$25
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250$250
Universal garage door opener $100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes $150$150
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0$0
Blind spot warning system $200$200
Cross-traffic collision intervention, rear $100$100
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100$100
Knee airbag, driver$75  
Knee airbag, passenger$75  
Obstacle detection, front $150$150
Rearview camera $200$200
Secondary collision brake assist $25$25
Temporary spare tire  $150
Vehicle health reports $0$0
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50$50
Cargo cover$75  
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$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  
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150 
Rear-engine configuration$0  
Exterior 
Body kit $0$0
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 $25
Painted brake calipers (optional)  $0
Panoramic sunroof$1200  
Rear spoiler $200$200
Sunroof $900$900
Infotainment 
Android Auto support $100$100
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
Traffic information$25  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150$150
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50$50
Large energy flow and fuel economy display $25 
Steering-linked headlights $150$150
Tachometer$75 $75
Visor mirror, passenger$10  
Xenon HID headlights $500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50
Floor mats $75$75
Folding passenger seat$150  
Folding second row seats $300$300
Interior trim, special color$0  
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50  
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat $50$50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50$50
Metal pedals$75 $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  
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 $0
Wheels, dark finish$0  
Total Value of Features$2,210$7,090$6,190
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$4,880$3,980
Value of Feature Adjustments0-4,690-3,825

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Specifications Comparison: smart fortwo vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Model Year20162016
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 Weight1,985 lb.2,940 lb.
Fuel Capacity7.7 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
smart fortwo passion

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Trip computer150Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested875100%
Total Not Requested00%
Edition #1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Automatic headlights125Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Metallic paint (extra cost)250Yes
Panoramic sunroof1200No
Special exterior trim0No
Two-tone paint0No
Interior trim, special color0No
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)25Yes
Metal pedals75Yes
Wheels, dark finish0No
185/50R16 tires200No
205/45R16 tires200No
Daytime running lights (optional)0No
Steering-linked fog lights50Yes
LED tail lights0No
Total Requested100038%
Total Not Requested160062%

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