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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: $20,760

smart fortwo Electric Drive passion   
Difference: $3,690

Lowest Total Invoice: $18,835

smart fortwo Electric Drive passion   
Difference: $4,627

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201820182012201220122012
ModelfortwofortwoJettaJettaJettaJetta
TrimElectric Drive passionElectric Drive primeTDISELSEL PremiumGLI
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $25,290 $26,640 $22,775 $23,445 $24,805 $23,745
Base Invoice $23,520 $24,775 $21,864 $22,507 $23,813 $22,795
Metallic paint (extra cost) 350 350        
All-weather floor mats 130 130 235 235 235 235
Center armrest(s), front row 100 100        
Heated front seats 240          
Navigation system 1,290 1,290       900
Fog lights 110          
Navigation Package     1,130      
Premium Package     1,440      
Autobahn Package           2,050
Metallic paint (extra cost) 326 326        
All-weather floor mats 121 121 185 185 185 185
Center armrest(s), front row 93 93        
Heated front seats 223          
Navigation system 1,200 1,200       864
Fog lights 102          
Navigation Package     1,084      
Premium Package     1,382      
Autobahn Package           1,968
Options (change) 2,220 1,870 2,805 235 235 3,185
Options (change) 2,065 1,740 2,651 185 185 3,017
Destination 750 750 770 770 770 770
Gas Tax -7,500 -7,500 0 0 0 0
Total Price $20,760 $21,760 $26,350 $24,450 $25,810 $27,700
Total Invoice $18,835 $19,765 $25,285 $23,462 $24,768 $26,582

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: smart fortwo vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: smart fortwo Electric Drive prime
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,510
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,404
Model Year201820182012201220122012
ModelfortwofortwoJettaJettaJettaJetta
TrimElectric Drive passionElectric Drive primeTDISELSEL PremiumGLI
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine80hp I0 E80hp I0 E140hp I4 D170hp I5170hp I5200hp I4
TransmissionA1A1M6M5T6M6
DrivetrainRWDRWDFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 2?, 2400, 9400, 9400, 9400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)165/65-15165/65-15205/55-16225/45-17225/45-17225/40-18
Total Price$20,760$21,760$26,350$24,450$25,810$27,700
Adjustments for Features0-1,575-655-755-1,855-1,130
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$20,760$20,185$25,695$23,695$23,955$26,570
Cost Above Minimum$575$0$2,000$0$260$2,875
Total Invoice$18,835$19,765$25,285$23,462$24,768$26,582
Adjustments for Features0-1,431-629-724-1,780-1,084
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$18,835$18,334$24,656$22,738$22,988$25,498
Cost Above Minimum$501$0$1,918$0$250$2,760

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Features Comparison: smart fortwo vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Model Year201820182012201220122012
ModelfortwofortwoJettaJettaJettaJetta
TrimElectric Drive passionElectric Drive primeTDISELSEL PremiumGLI
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
1-speed automatic$800$800    
6-speed manual  $150  $150
5-speed manual   $0  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic    $1100 
RWD$0$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$75    
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75    
Rearview camera$200$200    
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment     $50
Cargo cover$75$75    
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150$150    
Overhead sunglass holder  $25$25$25$25
Rear seat pass-through  $100$100$100$100
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200$200   $200
Dual-zone climate control     $125
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15$15$15$15
Rain-sensing wipers $175    
Rear wiper$175$175    
Variable intermittent wipers$75 $75$75$75$75
Engine / Motor 
18 kWh battery pack$0$0    
7.2 kW onboard charger$500$500    
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)     $25
Glass roof panel(s) $300    
Sunroof  $900$900$900$900
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100$100    
CD changer, in-dash   $325$325 
CD player$125$125$125  $125
HD radio   $50$50 
iPod integration  $100$100$100$100
Satellite radio  $200$200$200$200
SD Card slot  $25$25$25$25
USB port$25$25    
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights $125    
Compass     $0
Illuminated visor mirror, driver  $50$50$50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger  $50$50$50$50
Interior ambient lighting $150    
Steering-linked fog lights$50$50    
Tachometer  $75$75$75$75
Visor mirror, passenger$10$10    
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row  $50$50$50$50
Floor mats  $75$75$75$75
Folding passenger seat$150$150    
Folding second row seats  $300$300$300$300
Leather seating surfaces $900    
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 
Crosswind stabilization$50$50    
Sport suspension (upgrade)     $0
Total Value of Features$2,835$4,410$3,490$3,590$4,690$3,965
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,575$655$755$1,855$1,130
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,431-629-724-1,780-1,084

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Specifications Comparison: smart fortwo vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Model Year20182012
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 Weight2,364 lb.2,805 lb.
Fuel Capacity0.0 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
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 slot25No
Fender, 400W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested1525100%

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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