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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: $19,720

smart fortwo passion   
Difference: $7,745

Lowest Total Invoice: $18,392

smart fortwo passion   
Difference: $8,005

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20162012
ModelfortwoJetta
TrimpassionGLI
Body2dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Base Price $16,140 $23,745
Base Invoice $15,010 $22,795
Navigation system 1,290 900
Edition #1 Package 1,200  
Center armrest(s), front row 100  
Heated front seats 240  
Autobahn Package   2,050
Navigation system 1,200 864
Edition #1 Package 1,116  
Center armrest(s), front row 93  
Heated front seats 223  
Autobahn Package   1,968
Options (change) 2,830 2,950
Options (change) 2,632 2,832
Destination 750 770
Total Price $19,720 $27,465
Total Invoice $18,392 $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: $6,740
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,039
Model Year20162012
ModelfortwoJetta
TrimpassionGLI
Body2dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Engine89hp I3200hp I4
TransmissionM5M6
DrivetrainRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 2400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)185/50-16225/40-18
Total Price$19,720$27,465
Adjustments for Features0-1,005
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$19,720$26,460
Total Invoice$18,392$26,397
Adjustments for Features0-966
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$18,392$25,431

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Features Comparison: smart fortwo vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Model Year20162012
ModelfortwoJetta
TrimpassionGLI
Body2dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0 
6-speed manual $150
RWD$0 
FWD $0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows $200
Proximity key $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes $150
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Full-size spare tire $225
Knee airbag, driver$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50
Cargo cover$75 
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150 
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Rear seat pass-through $100
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control $125
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15
Rain-sensing wipers$175 
Rear wiper$175 
Variable intermittent wipers $75
Engine / Motor 
Rear-engine configuration$0 
Exterior 
Panoramic sunroof$1200 
Sunroof $900
Infotainment 
iPod integration $100
Satellite radio $200
SD Card slot $25
Traffic information$25 
USB port$25 
Voice control for nav and audio$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights$125 
Compass $0
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50
Steering-linked fog lights$50 
Visor mirror, passenger$10 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50
Floor mats $75
Folding passenger seat$150 
Folding second row seats $300
Interior trim, special color$0 
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50
Soft-touch instrument panel (optional) $0
Synthetic leather seating surfaces $0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Crosswind stabilization$50 
Wheels, dark finish$0 
Total Value of Features$2,460$3,465
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,005
Value of Feature Adjustments0-966

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Specifications Comparison: smart fortwo vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Model Year20162012
ModelfortwoJetta
Body2dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Wheelbase73.7 in104.4 in
Length106.1 in182.2 in
Width65.5 in70.0 in
Height61.2 in57.2 in
Curb Weight1,985 lb.2,805 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 ft315.5 ft3

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Option Package Details
smart fortwo passion

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Trip computer150Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
Total Requested75086%
Total Not Requested12514%
Edition #1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Automatic headlights125No
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 lights50No
LED tail lights0No
Total Requested72528%
Total Not Requested187572%

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
Sunroof900Yes
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 Requested130058%
Total Not Requested94042%

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