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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: $21,280

smart fortwo Electric Drive passion   
Difference: $3,425

Lowest Total Invoice: $19,320

smart fortwo Electric Drive passion   
Difference: $4,390

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201820182016201620162016
ModelfortwofortwoJettaJettaJettaJetta
TrimElectric Drive passionElectric Drive prime1.8T SEL1.8T SEL PremiumHybrid SEL Premium2.0T GLI SEL
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $25,290 $26,640 $23,650 $25,380 $31,120 $29,280
Base Invoice $23,520 $24,775 $22,705 $24,366 $29,874 $28,109
Navigation system 1,290 1,290        
Fog lights 110          
Rain-sensing wipers 120          
Metallic paint (extra cost) 350 350        
Center armrest(s), front row 100 100        
All-weather floor mats 130 130 235 235 235 235
Heated front seats 240          
Interior ambient lighting 150          
Forward collision warning 250 250        
Navigation system 1,200 1,200        
Fog lights 102          
Rain-sensing wipers 112          
Metallic paint (extra cost) 326 326        
Center armrest(s), front row 93 93        
All-weather floor mats 121 121 185 185 185 185
Heated front seats 223          
Interior ambient lighting 140          
Forward collision warning 233 233        
Options (change) 2,740 2,120 235 235 235 235
Options (change) 2,550 1,973 185 185 185 185
Destination 750 750 820 820 820 820
Gas Tax -7,500 -7,500 0 0 0 0
Total Price $21,280 $22,010 $24,705 $26,435 $32,175 $30,335
Total Invoice $19,320 $19,998 $23,710 $25,371 $30,879 $29,114

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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: $745
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,779
Model Year201820182016201620162016
ModelfortwofortwoJettaJettaJettaJetta
TrimElectric Drive passionElectric Drive prime1.8T SEL1.8T SEL PremiumHybrid SEL Premium2.0T GLI SEL
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine80hp I0 E80hp I0 E170hp I4170hp I4170hp I4 H210hp I4
TransmissionA1A1T6T6S7M6
DrivetrainRWDRWDFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 2?, 2?, 6400, 9?, 6400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)165/65-15165/65-15225/45-17225/45-17225/45-17225/40-18
Total Price$21,280$22,010$24,705$26,435$32,175$30,335
Adjustments for Features0-1,200-1,955-4,880-4,830-3,930
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$21,280$20,810$22,750$21,555$27,345$26,405
Cost Above Minimum$470$0$1,195$0$5,790$4,850
Total Invoice$19,320$19,998$23,710$25,371$30,879$29,114
Adjustments for Features0-1,090-1,876-4,684-4,635-3,772
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$19,320$18,908$21,834$20,687$26,244$25,342
Cost Above Minimum$412$0$1,147$0$5,557$4,655

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Features Comparison: smart fortwo vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Model Year201820182016201620162016
ModelfortwofortwoJettaJettaJettaJetta
TrimElectric Drive passionElectric Drive prime1.8T SEL1.8T SEL PremiumHybrid SEL Premium2.0T GLI SEL
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
1-speed automatic$800$800    
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100$1100  
7-speed automated manual    $1200 
6-speed manual     $150
RWD$0$0    
FWD  $0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control   $600  
Cruise control$150$150$150 $150$150
Power rear side windows  $200$200$200$200
Proximity key  $250$250$250$250
Remote app  $25$25$25$25
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250$250$250$250
Universal garage door opener   $100$100$100
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
Automatic braking, low-speed   $200  
Blind spot warning system   $200$200$200
Cross-traffic collision intervention, rear   $100$100$100
Cross-traffic warning, rear   $100$100$100
Forward collision warning$200$200 $200  
Knee airbag, driver$75$75    
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75    
Obstacle detection, front    $150$150
Obstacle detection, rear    $250$250
Secondary collision brake assist  $25$25$25$25
Temporary spare tire  $150$150 $150
Vehicle health reports  $0$0$0$0
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment   $50$50$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$200$200
Dual-zone climate control   $125$125$125
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15$15$15$15
Interior air filter$0$0 $0$0$0
Rear air vents   $100$100$100
Rear wiper$175$175    
Engine / Motor 
18 kWh battery pack$0$0    
7.2 kW onboard charger$500$500    
Automatic start / stop    $150 
Exterior 
Active grille shutters  $0$0  
Body kit    $0$0
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)     $25
Glass roof panel(s) $300    
Painted brake calipers (optional)     $0
Rear spoiler    $200$200
Sunroof  $900$900$900$900
Infotainment 
App support  $0$0$0$0
Apple CarPlay support  $100$100$100$100
HD radio  $50$50$50$50
Mirrorlink support  $0$0$0$0
Satellite radio  $200$200$200$200
SD Card slot  $25$25$25$25
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25$25$25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200$200$200$200
Traffic + travel information  $25$25$25$25
Voice control for nav and audio  $100$100$100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror    $150$150
Illuminated visor mirror, driver  $50$50$50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger  $50$50$50$50
Interior ambient lighting$150$150 $150$150$150
Large energy flow and fuel economy display    $25 
Steering-linked fog lights$50$50 $50$50$50
Steering-linked headlights   $150$150$150
Tachometer  $75$75 $75
Visor mirror, passenger$10$10    
Xenon HID headlights   $500$500$500
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, driver seat$50$50$50   
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat  $50$50$50$50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $50$50$50$50
Metal pedals     $75
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat   $100$100$100
Power height adjuster, driver seat   $100$100$100
Power recliner, driver seat   $100$100$100
Soft-touch instrument panel (optional)  $0$0$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$2,860$4,060$4,815$7,740$7,690$6,790
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,200$1,955$4,880$4,830$3,930
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,090-1,876-4,684-4,635-3,772

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Specifications Comparison: smart fortwo vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Model Year20182016
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 Weight2,364 lb.2,940 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 ft315.7 ft3

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