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Volkswagen Jetta vs. Mercedes-Benz CLS Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Volkswagen Jetta vs. Mercedes-Benz CLS Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $29,675

Volkswagen Jetta GLI   
Difference: $42,659

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,521

Volkswagen Jetta GLI   
Difference: $38,895

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201420062006
ModelJettaCLSCLS
TrimGLICLS500CLS55 AMG
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $24,535 $64,900 $86,600
Base Invoice $23,553 $60,357 $80,538
Autobahn Package 2,290    
Navigation Package 2,030    
Lighting Package   1,220 1,220
CD changer, in-dash   430 430
Satellite radio   699 699
Proximity key   1,080 1,080
Navigation system   1,240 1,240
Heated front seats   690  
Autobahn Package 2,200    
Navigation Package 1,948    
Lighting Package   1,135 1,135
CD changer, in-dash   400 400
Satellite radio   650 650
Proximity key   1,004 1,004
Navigation system   1,153 1,153
Heated front seats   642  
Options (change) 4,320 5,359 4,669
Options (change) 4,148 4,984 4,342
Destination 820 775 775
Gas Tax 0 1,300 1,700
Total Price $29,675 $72,334 $93,744
Total Invoice $28,521 $67,416 $87,355

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen Jetta vs. Mercedes-Benz CLS

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Jetta GLI
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $36,519
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $33,172
Model Year201420062006
ModelJettaCLSCLS
TrimGLICLS500CLS55 AMG
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine210hp I4302hp V8469hp V8
TransmissionM6T7T5
DrivetrainFWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)400, 9?, 9480, 13
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/40-18245/40-18255/35-19
Total Price$29,675$72,334$93,744
Adjustments for Features0-6,140-7,090
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$29,675$66,194$86,654
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$20,460
Total Invoice$28,521$67,416$87,355
Adjustments for Features0-5,723-6,607
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$28,521$61,693$80,748
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$19,055

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Jetta vs. Mercedes-Benz CLS

Model Year201420062006
ModelJettaCLSCLS
TrimGLICLS500CLS55 AMG
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150  
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1200 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1000
FWD$0  
RWD $0$0
Accessories 
Remote app$25  
Remote window/roof operation $15$15
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350$350
Universal garage door opener $100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Knee airbag, driver $75$75
Rear side airbags $300$300
Rearview camera$200  
Rollover sensor $50$50
Tire-pressure monitor$75  
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder$25  
Rear seat pass-through$100  
Second-row low console $100$100
Climate Control 
Rain-sensing wipers $175$175
Rear air vents$100  
Rear air vents with automatic controls $250$250
Rear dual-zone climate control $125$125
Residual heat $50$50
Variable intermittent wipers$75  
Exterior 
Body kit  $0
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25  
Infotainment 
Aux input$50  
Bluetooth audio streaming$25  
Bluetooth cell phone link$100  
HD radio$50  
iPod integration$100  
MP3-compatible player$50  
Surround sound  $250
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock $25$25
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75$75
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150$150
Automatic headlights $125$125
Compass$0  
Cornering lights$50  
Fog light, rear $100$100
Headlight washers $50$50
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25$25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding second row seats$300  
Leather seating surfaces $900$900
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50  
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50$50 
Massage, driver seat  $100
Massage, passenger seat  $100
Memory system, driver seat $200$200
Memory system, passenger seat $150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $150
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat $50$50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat $50$50
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat  $100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat  $100
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat  $100
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power-folding headrests, second row seats $50$50
Soft-touch instrument panel (optional)$0  
Synthetic leather seating surfaces$0  
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces  $0
Upholstered instrument panel, leather $1000$1000
Wood trim $300$300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500$500
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable $1000$1000
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100
Total Value of Features$1,900$8,040$8,990
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$6,140$7,090
Value of Feature Adjustments0-5,723-6,607

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Jetta vs. Mercedes-Benz CLS

Model Year20142006
ModelJettaCLS
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase104.4 in112.4 in
Length182.2 in193.0 in
Width70.0 in73.7 in
Height57.2 in54.7 in
Curb Weight2,805 lb.3,813 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.5 gal.21.1 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.2 in36.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.2 in56.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in58.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.2 in42.1 in
Row 2 Headroom37.1 in36.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.6 in56.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in57.6 in
Row 2 Legroom38.1 in35.0 in
Cargo Volume15.5 ft315.8 ft3

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Option Package Details
Volkswagen Jetta GLI

Autobahn Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Synthetic leather seating surfaces0No
Heated windshield washer nozzles15Yes
Air-conditioned storage compartment50Yes
225/40HR18 tires400No
Fender, 400W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested149067%
Total Not Requested75033%
Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Rearview camera200No
Cornering lights50No
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested150086%
Total Not Requested25014%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz CLS CLS500

Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Total Requested65093%
Total Not Requested507%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz CLS CLS55 AMG

Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Total Requested65093%
Total Not Requested507%

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