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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: $20,040

smart fortwo passion   
Difference: $10,355

Lowest Total Invoice: $18,690

smart fortwo passion   
Difference: $10,522

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20162018
ModelfortwoJetta
Trimpassion2.0T GLI
Body2dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Base Price $16,140 $29,545
Base Invoice $15,010 $28,362
Navigation system 1,290  
Edition #1 Package 1,200  
Center armrest(s), front row 100  
Heated front seats 240  
Obstacle detection, rear 320  
Navigation system 1,200  
Edition #1 Package 1,116  
Center armrest(s), front row 93  
Heated front seats 223  
Obstacle detection, rear 298  
Options (change) 3,150 0
Options (change) 2,930 0
Destination 750 850
Total Price $20,040 $30,395
Total Invoice $18,690 $29,212

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: smart fortwo vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: smart fortwo passion
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $6,100
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,433
Model Year20162018
ModelfortwoJetta
Trimpassion2.0T GLI
Body2dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Engine89hp I3210hp I4
TransmissionM5S6
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$20,040$30,395
Adjustments for Features0-4,255
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$20,040$26,140
Total Invoice$18,690$29,212
Adjustments for Features0-4,089
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$18,690$25,123

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Features Comparison: smart fortwo vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Model Year20162018
ModelfortwoJetta
Trimpassion2.0T GLI
Body2dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0 
6-speed automated manual $1100
RWD$0 
FWD $0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows $200
Proximity key $250
Remote app $25
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
Blind spot warning system $200
Cross-traffic collision intervention, rear $100
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100
Knee airbag, driver$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75 
Obstacle detection, front $150
Rearview camera $200
Secondary collision brake assist $25
Temporary spare tire $150
Vehicle health reports $0
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
Rear air vents $100
Rear wiper$175 
Engine / Motor 
Rear-engine configuration$0 
Exterior 
Body kit $0
Painted brake calipers (optional) $0
Panoramic sunroof$1200 
Rear spoiler $200
Sunroof $900
Infotainment 
Android Auto support $100
App support $0
Apple CarPlay support $100
HD radio $50
Mirrorlink support $0
Satellite radio $200
SD Card slot $25
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
Traffic + travel information $25
Traffic information$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150
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
Folding passenger seat$150 
Folding second row seats $300
Interior trim, special color$0 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50 
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100
Power recliner, driver seat $100
Soft-touch instrument panel (optional) $0
Synthetic leather seating surfaces $0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Crosswind stabilization$50 
Wheels, dark finish$0 
Transmission 
Launch control $100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$2,085$6,340
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$4,255
Value of Feature Adjustments0-4,089

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Specifications Comparison: smart fortwo vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Model Year20162018
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.2,931 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 lights50No
LED tail lights0No
Total Requested95037%
Total Not Requested165063%

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