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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: $30,765

Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI   
Difference: $125,760

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,565

Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI   
Difference: $116,138

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2014201420122012
ModelCL-ClassCL-ClassGolf / GTIGolf / GTI
TrimCL63 AMGCL65 AMGGTIR
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Base Price $154,600 $215,500 $23,995 $33,990
Base Invoice $143,778 $200,415 $23,035 $32,631
Autobahn Package     6,000  
Sunroof and Navigation Package       1,500
Autobahn Package     5,760  
Sunroof and Navigation Package       1,440
Options (change) 0 0 6,000 1,500
Options (change) 0 0 5,760 1,440
Destination 925 925 770 770
Gas Tax 1,000 2,100 0 0
Total Price $156,525 $218,525 $30,765 $36,260
Total Invoice $145,703 $203,440 $29,565 $34,841

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $109,380
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $100,890
Model Year2014201420122012
ModelCL-ClassCL-ClassGolf / GTIGolf / GTI
TrimCL63 AMGCL65 AMGGTIR
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Engine536hp V8621hp V12200hp I4256hp I4
TransmissionT7T5M6M6
DrivetrainRWDRWDFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)600, 11600, 11300, 8300, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/35-20255/35-20225/40-18225/40-18
Total Price$156,525$218,525$30,765$36,260
Adjustments for Features-16,380-18,9050-1,950
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$140,145$199,620$30,765$34,310
Cost Above Minimum$0$59,475$0$3,545
Total Invoice$145,703$203,440$29,565$34,841
Adjustments for Features-15,248-17,6000-1,874
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$130,455$185,840$29,565$32,967
Cost Above Minimum$0$55,385$0$3,402

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

Model Year2014201420122012
ModelCL-ClassCL-ClassGolf / GTIGolf / GTI
TrimCL63 AMGCL65 AMGGTIR
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200   
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1000  
6-speed manual  $150$150
RWD$0$0  
FWD  $0 
AWD   $1700
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed $850  
Cruise control$150 $150$150
Parking guidance system - passive$250$250  
Power door closers$300$300  
Power rear side windows$200$200  
Power trunk closer$350$350  
Remote window/roof operation$15$15  
Sunshade, rear, power$225$225  
Sunshades, second row, power $225  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250$250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350  
Universal garage door opener$100$100  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0$0
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200  
Automatic braking, low-speed $200  
Blind spot collision prevention $150  
Blind spot warning system $200  
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system$0   
Driver drowsiness monitor$150$150  
Forward collision warning $200  
Full-size spare tire$225$225  
Knee airbag, driver$75$75  
Lane departure prevention $150  
Lane departure warning $200  
Night vision$1750$1750  
Obstacle detection, front$150$150  
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250  
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0  
Rear side airbags$300$300  
Rearview camera$200$200  
Rollover sensor$50$50  
Temporary spare tire  $150$150
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100$100  
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover  $75$75
Cargo net$40$40  
Console with shifter  $150$150
Console without shifter$150$150  
Rear seat pass-through  $100$100
Second-row low console$100$100  
Storage compartment under front seat(s)$50$50  
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100  
Automatic climate control, front$200$200 $200
Dual-zone climate control$125$125 $125
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175  
Rear air vents$100 $100$100
Rear air vents with automatic controls $250  
Rear dual-zone climate control $125  
Rear wiper  $175$175
Residual heat$50$50  
Variable intermittent wipers  $75$75
Wiper de-icer$25$25  
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150   
Exterior 
Body kit   $0
Laminated front side windows$200$200  
Rear spoiler  $200$200
Infotainment 
Aux input  $50$50
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25$25
CD changer, in-dash$325$325  
CD player  $125$125
DVD-Audio-compatible player$0$0  
Surround sound$250$250  
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200  
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150$150  
Automatic headlights$125$125  
Chronometer$100$100  
Compass  $0$0
Cornering lights$50$50  
Digital instruments$0$0  
Fog light, rear$100$100  
Fog lights$125$125$125 
Headlight washers$50$50 $50
Illuminated vanity mirrors, rear seat $100  
Interior ambient lighting$150$150  
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25  
Power-folding mirrors$50$50  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim  $100$100
Automatic seat bolsters, driver$300$300  
Automatic seat bolsters, front passenger$300$300  
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300$300  
Folding second row seats  $300$300
Leather door panel trim$250$250  
Manual height adjuster, driver seat  $50$50
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat  $50$50
Massage, driver seat$100$100  
Massage, passenger seat$100$100  
Memory system, driver seat$200$200  
Memory system, passenger seat$150$150  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, second row seats $225  
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100$100  
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, driver seat$100$100  
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100  
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100  
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100  
Power recliner, second row seats $150  
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$100$100  
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$100$100  
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100  
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100  
Power-folding headrests, second row seats$50$50  
Synthetic suede headliner$650$650  
Upholstered instrument panel, leather$1000$1000  
Wood trim$300$300  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive hydraulic struts, auto-leveling and ht. adjustable$4000$4000  
Crosswind stabilization$50$50  
Transmission 
Launch control$100   
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100  
Total Value of Features$18,780$21,305$2,400$4,350
Value of Feature Adjustments$16,380$18,905$0$1,950
Value of Feature Adjustments-15,248-17,6000-1,874

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

Model Year20142012
ModelCL-ClassGolf / GTI
Body2dr Coupe2dr Hatch
Wheelbase116.3 in101.5 in
Length200.6 in165.4 in
Width73.7 in70.3 in
Height55.8 in58.3 in
Curb Weight4,620 lb.2,969 lb.
Fuel Capacity23.8 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom36.9 in39.3 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room59.3 in54.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room62.0 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.2 in41.2 in
Row 2 Headroom36.4 in38.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.2 in52.8 in
Row 2 Hip Room56.0 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom32.2 in35.5 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
13.5 ft315.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
13.546.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI

Autobahn Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Dynaudio, 300W, 8 speakers350No
Navigation system600Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
HD radio50No
SD Card slot25Yes
Total Requested365086%
Total Not Requested60014%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Golf / GTI R

Sunroof and Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Dynaudio, 300W, 8 speakers350No
Total Requested150081%
Total Not Requested35019%

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