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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: $4,770

Lowest Total Invoice: $19,320

smart fortwo Electric Drive passion   
Difference: $5,680

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20182018201720172017
ModelfortwofortwoJettaJettaJetta
TrimElectric Drive passionElectric Drive prime1.8T SEL1.8T SEL Premium2.0T GLI
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $25,290 $26,640 $24,995 $26,995 $27,895
Base Invoice $23,520 $24,775 $23,995 $25,915 $26,779
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
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
Heated front seats 223        
Interior ambient lighting 140        
Forward collision warning 233 233      
Options (change) 2,740 2,120 235 235 235
Options (change) 2,550 1,973 185 185 185
Destination 750 750 820 820 820
Gas Tax -7,500 -7,500 0 0 0
Total Price $21,280 $22,010 $26,050 $28,050 $28,950
Total Invoice $19,320 $19,998 $25,000 $26,920 $27,784

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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: $1,135
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,152
Model Year20182018201720172017
ModelfortwofortwoJettaJettaJetta
TrimElectric Drive passionElectric Drive prime1.8T SEL1.8T SEL Premium2.0T GLI
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine80hp I0 E80hp I0 E170hp I4170hp I4210hp I4
TransmissionA1A1T6T6M6
DrivetrainRWDRWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 2?, 2?, 6?, 6400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)165/65-15165/65-15225/45-17225/45-17225/40-18
Total Price$21,280$22,010$26,050$28,050$28,950
Adjustments for Features0-1,200-4,105-4,955-3,055
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$21,280$20,810$21,945$23,095$25,895
Cost Above Minimum$470$0$0$1,150$3,950
Total Invoice$19,320$19,998$25,000$26,920$27,784
Adjustments for Features0-1,090-3,940-4,755-2,932
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$19,320$18,908$21,060$22,165$24,852
Cost Above Minimum$412$0$0$1,105$3,792

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Features Comparison: smart fortwo vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Model Year20182018201720172017
ModelfortwofortwoJettaJettaJetta
TrimElectric Drive passionElectric Drive prime1.8T SEL1.8T SEL Premium2.0T GLI
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
1-speed automatic$800$800   
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100$1100 
6-speed manual    $150
RWD$0$0   
FWD  $0$0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed  $850$850 
Cruise control$150$150  $150
Power rear side windows  $200$200$200
Proximity key  $250$250$250
Remote app  $25$25$25
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250$250$250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes  $150$150$150
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0$0$0
Automatic braking, low-speed  $200$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$200 
Knee airbag, driver$75$75   
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75   
Obstacle detection, front    $150
Obstacle detection, rear    $250
Secondary collision brake assist  $25$25$25
Temporary spare tire  $150$150$150
Vehicle health reports  $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
Rear seat pass-through  $100$100$100
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control  $125$125$125
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15$15$15
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   
Exterior 
Active grille shutters  $0$0 
Body kit    $0
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)    $25
Glass roof panel(s) $300   
Painted brake calipers (optional)    $0
Rear spoiler    $200
Sunroof  $900$900$900
Infotainment 
App support  $0$0$0
Apple CarPlay support  $100$100$100
HD radio  $50$50$50
Mirrorlink support  $0$0$0
Satellite radio  $200$200$200
SD Card slot  $25$25$25
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25$25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200$200$200
Traffic + travel information  $25$25$25
Voice control for nav and audio  $100$100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror    $150
Illuminated visor mirror, driver  $50$50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger  $50$50$50
Interior ambient lighting$150$150 $150$150
Steering-linked fog lights$50$50 $50 
Steering-linked headlights   $150 
Tachometer  $75$75$75
Visor mirror, passenger$10$10   
Xenon HID headlights   $500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row  $50$50$50
Folding passenger seat$150$150   
Folding second row seats  $300$300$300
Leather seating surfaces $900   
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50$50   
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat  $50$50$50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $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
Synthetic leather seating surfaces  $0$0$0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Crosswind stabilization$50$50   
Sport suspension (upgrade)    $0
Total Value of Features$2,660$3,860$6,765$7,615$5,715
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,200$4,105$4,955$3,055
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,090-3,940-4,755-2,932

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Specifications Comparison: smart fortwo vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Model Year20182017
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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