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Mercedes-Benz CL-Class vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Mercedes-Benz CL-Class vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $31,435

Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI SE   
Difference: $77,315

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,946

Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI SE   
Difference: $71,322

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082008200820082016
ModelCL-ClassCL-ClassCL-ClassCL-ClassGolf / GTI
TrimCL550CL600CL63 AMGCL65 AMGGTI SE
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Hatch
Base Price $103,600 $147,400 $137,500 $197,500 $28,025
Base Invoice $96,348 $137,082 $127,875 $183,675 $26,904
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed 2,850   2,850    
iPod integration 425 425 425 425  
Lighting Package         995
Driver Assistance Package         1,495
Cargo net         100
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed 2,650   2,650    
iPod integration 395 395 395 395  
Lighting Package         856
Driver Assistance Package         1,286
Cargo net         80
Options (change) 3,275 425 3,275 425 2,590
Options (change) 3,045 395 3,045 395 2,222
Destination 875 875 875 875 820
Gas Tax 1,000 3,000 2,600 3,000 0
Total Price $108,750 $151,700 $144,250 $201,800 $31,435
Total Invoice $101,268 $141,352 $134,395 $187,945 $29,946

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mercedes-Benz CL-Class vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI SE
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $68,425
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $63,044
Model Year20082008200820082016
ModelCL-ClassCL-ClassCL-ClassCL-ClassGolf / GTI
TrimCL550CL600CL63 AMGCL65 AMGGTI SE
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Hatch
Engine382hp V8510hp V12518hp V8604hp V12210hp I4
TransmissionT7T5T7T5M6
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)600, 11600, 11600, 11600, 11400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/45-18255/45-18255/35-20255/35-20225/40-18
Total Price$108,750$151,700$144,250$201,800$31,435
Adjustments for Features-8,890-12,940-11,040-13,9650
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$99,860$138,760$133,210$187,835$31,435
Cost Above Minimum$0$38,900$33,350$87,975$0
Total Invoice$101,268$141,352$134,395$187,945$29,946
Adjustments for Features-8,278-12,057-10,286-13,0060
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$92,990$129,295$124,109$174,939$29,946
Cost Above Minimum$0$36,305$31,119$81,949$0

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Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz CL-Class vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year20082008200820082016
ModelCL-ClassCL-ClassCL-ClassCL-ClassGolf / GTI
TrimCL550CL600CL63 AMGCL65 AMGGTI SE
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200 $1200  
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1000 $1000 
6-speed manual    $150
RWD$0$0$0$0 
FWD    $0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel $100   
Parking guidance system - passive$250$250$250$250 
Power door closers$300$300$300$300 
Power rear side windows$200$200$200$200 
Power trunk closer$350$350$350$350 
Proximity key $250$250$250$250
Remote app    $25
Remote window/roof operation$15$15$15$15 
Semi-automated parking system    $500
Sunshade, rear, power$225$225$225$225 
Sunshades, second row, power   $225 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual    $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350$350$350 
Universal garage door opener$100$100$100$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats    $0
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200 $200 
Automatic braking, low-speed    $200
Cross-traffic collision intervention, rear    $100
Cross-traffic warning, rear    $100
Full-size spare tire$225$225$225$225 
Lane departure prevention, steering-based    $200
Lane departure warning    $200
Night vision $1750 $1750 
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0$0$0$0 
Rear side airbags$300$300$300$300 
Rearview camera $200 $200$200
Rollover sensor$50$50$50$50 
Secondary collision brake assist    $25
Temporary spare tire    $150
Torque vectoring, brake-based    $100
Vehicle health reports    $0
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover    $75
Console with shifter    $150
Console without shifter$150$150$150$150 
Rear seat pass-through    $100
Second-row low console$100$100$100$100 
Storage compartment under front seat(s)$50$50$50$50 
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100$100$100 
Automatic climate control, front$200$200$200$200 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125$125$125 
Rear air vents$100$100$100 $100
Rear air vents with automatic controls   $250 
Rear dual-zone climate control   $125 
Rear wiper    $175
Residual heat$50$50$50$50 
Wiper de-icer$25$25$25$25 
Exterior 
Body kit    $0
Bright-finished fuel door    $100
Laminated front side windows$200$200$200$200 
Rear spoiler    $200
Sunroof$900$900$900$900 
Sunroof, large    $1100
Infotainment 
Android Auto support    $100
App support    $0
Apple CarPlay support    $100
Aux input    $50
Bluetooth audio streaming    $25
Bluetooth cell phone link    $100
CD changer, in-dash$325$325$325$325 
CD player    $125
DVD-Audio-compatible player$0$0$0$0 
HD radio    $50
iPod integration$100$100$100$100 
Mirrorlink support    $0
Navigation system$600$600$600$600 
SMS text-to-speech reader    $25
Surround sound$250$250$250$250 
USB port    $25
Voice control for audio system    $25
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100$100$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25$25   
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75$75$75 
Chronometer  $100$100 
Compass    $0
Cornering lights$50$50$50$50 
Digital instruments$0$0$0$0 
Fog light, rear$100$100$100$100 
Headlight washers$50$50$50$50 
Illuminated vanity mirrors, rear seat   $100 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25$25$25 
Power-folding mirrors$50$50$50$50 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Automatic seat bolsters, driver $300$300$300 
Automatic seat bolsters, front passenger $300$300$300 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300$300$300 
Door sill trim plates$100$100$100$100 
Folding second row seats    $300
Illuminated door sill trim plates    $200
Leather door panel trim$250$250$250$250 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel  $150 $150
Manual height adjuster, driver seat    $50
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat    $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat    $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat    $50
Massage, driver seat $100$100$100 
Massage, passenger seat $100$100$100 
Memory system, driver seat$200$200$200$200 
Memory system, passenger seat$150$150$150$150 
Metal pedals  $75$75 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150$150$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150$150$150$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, second row seats   $225 
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100$100 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100$100 
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat$50$50$50$50 
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50$50$50 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100$100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100$100$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100$100$100 
Power recliner, second row seats   $150 
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100$100 
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100$100 
Power-folding headrests, second row seats$50$50$50$50 
Synthetic suede headliner $650$650$650 
Upholstered instrument panel, leather$1000$1000$1000$1000 
Wood trim$300$300$300$300 
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150 $150 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive hydraulic struts, auto-leveling and ht. adjustable$4000$4000$4000$4000 
Electronic systems calibration selector    $200
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0$0$0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100$100$100 
Total Value of Features$15,015$19,065$17,165$20,090$6,125
Value of Feature Adjustments$8,890$12,940$11,040$13,965$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-8,278-12,057-10,286-13,0060

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Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz CL-Class vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year20082016
ModelCL-ClassGolf / GTI
Body2dr Coupe2dr Hatch
Wheelbase116.3 in103.8 in
Length199.4 in167.5 in
Width73.7 in70.5 in
Height55.8 in57.2 in
Curb Weight4,486 lb.2,902 lb.
Fuel Capacity23.8 gal.13.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom36.9 in38.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room59.3 in55.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room62.0 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.2 in41.2 in
Row 2 Headroom36.4 in38.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.2 in53.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room56.0 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom32.2 in35.6 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
12.9 ft322.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
12.952.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI SE

Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Total Requested650100%
Total Not Requested00%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Lane departure warning system200No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Parking guidance system - active500No
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane departure prevention system, steering-based200No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Rear cross-traffic collision intervention100No
Total Requested165056%
Total Not Requested130044%

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