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

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Mercedes-Benz CLA vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $30,515

Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI   
Difference: $9,960

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,327

Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI   
Difference: $8,380

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Model Year201520152014
ModelCLACLAGolf / GTI
TrimCLA250CLA45 AMGGTI
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Base Price $31,500 $48,500 $25,095
Base Invoice $29,295 $45,105 $24,091
Becker Map Pilot 600 600  
Interior Package 1,650 1,650  
Premium Package 2,300 2,300  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720 720  
Rear spoiler 300 300  
Aluminum trim 150    
Xenon HID headlights 850    
Sunroof, large 1,480 1,480  
Driver's Edition     4,600
Becker Map Pilot 558 558  
Interior Package 1,535 1,535  
Premium Package 2,139 2,139  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 669 669  
Rear spoiler 279 279  
Aluminum trim 140    
Xenon HID headlights 791    
Sunroof, large 1,376 1,376  
Driver's Edition     4,416
Options (change) 8,050 7,050 4,600
Options (change) 7,487 6,556 4,416
Destination 925 925 820
Total Price $40,475 $56,475 $30,515
Total Invoice $37,707 $52,586 $29,327

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,785
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,559
Model Year201520152014
ModelCLACLAGolf / GTI
TrimCLA250CLA45 AMGGTI
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Engine208hp I4355hp I4200hp I4
TransmissionS7S7M6
DrivetrainFWDAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)450, 12450, 12?, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17235/40-18225/40-18
Total Price$40,475$56,475$30,515
Adjustments for Features-5,175-7,7000
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$35,300$48,775$30,515
Cost Above Minimum$0$13,475$0
Total Invoice$37,707$52,586$29,327
Adjustments for Features-4,821-7,1700
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$32,886$45,416$29,327
Cost Above Minimum$0$12,530$0

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

Model Year201520152014
ModelCLACLAGolf / GTI
TrimCLA250CLA45 AMGGTI
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed automated manual$1200$1200 
6-speed manual  $150
FWD$0 $0
AWD $1700 
Accessories 
Proximity key$250$250 
Remote app$25$25 
Remote window/roof operation$15$15 
Universal garage door opener$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$200 
Driver drowsiness monitor$150$150 
Forward collision warning$200$200 
Knee airbag, driver$75$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75 
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0$0 
Rollover sensor$50$50 
Temporary spare tire  $150
Tires, run-flat$150$150 
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment  $50
Cargo cover  $75
Console with shifter $150$150
Console without shifter$150  
Rear seat pass-through  $100
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200$200 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125 
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175 
Rear wiper  $175
Variable intermittent wipers  $75
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150$150 
Dual-mode exhaust $250 
Exterior 
Body kit $0 
Front splitter spoiler $200 
Sunroof  $900
Sunroof, large$1100$1100 
Infotainment 
DVD-compatible player$0$0 
HD radio$50$50 
iPod integration  $100
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25 
Surround sound$250$250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225 
Traffic information$25$25 
USB port$25$25 
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 
Fog light, rear$100$100 
Fog lights  $125
Interior ambient lighting, configurable$150$150 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25 
Steering-linked headlights  $150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat  $50
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat  $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$50$50 
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$50$50 
Memory system, driver seat$200$200 
Memory system, passenger seat$150$150 
Metal pedals $75$75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150$150 
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Upholstered instrument panel$300$300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Performance steering system (optional) $0 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0$0
Transmission 
Launch control $100 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100 
Total Value of Features$7,665$10,190$2,490
Value of Feature Adjustments$5,175$7,700$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-4,821-7,1700

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

Model Year20152014
ModelCLAGolf / GTI
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Wheelbase106.3 in101.5 in
Length182.3 in165.4 in
Width70.0 in70.3 in
Height56.6 in58.3 in
Curb Weight3,263 lb.2,969 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.5 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.2 in39.3 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.0 in54.7 in
Row 1 Legroom40.2 in41.2 in
Row 2 Headroom35.6 in38.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.2 in52.8 in
Row 2 Legroom27.1 in35.5 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
13.1 ft315.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
13.146.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz CLA CLA250

Becker Map Pilot
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
Total Requested60083%
Total Not Requested12517%
Interior Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat50No
Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat50No
Remote window/roof operation15No
Upholstered instrument panel300No
Interior ambient lighting, configurable0No
Total Requested90068%
Total Not Requested41532%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200No
Heated front seats200Yes
Universal garage door opener100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150No
Satellite radio200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Compass0No
Dual-zone climate control125No
Surround sound250No
Proximity key250No
Harman/Kardon, 450W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested40021%
Total Not Requested150079%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz CLA CLA45 AMG

Becker Map Pilot
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
Total Requested60083%
Total Not Requested12517%
Interior Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat50No
Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat50No
Remote window/roof operation15No
Upholstered instrument panel300No
Interior ambient lighting, configurable0No
Total Requested90068%
Total Not Requested41532%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200No
Heated front seats200Yes
Universal garage door opener100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150No
Satellite radio200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Compass0No
Dual-zone climate control125No
Surround sound250No
Proximity key250No
Harman/Kardon, 450W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested40021%
Total Not Requested150079%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI

Driver's Edition
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Total Requested290095%
Total Not Requested1505%

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