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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: $41,295

Volkswagen Golf / GTI R   
Difference: $19,900

Lowest Total Invoice: $39,588

Volkswagen Golf / GTI R   
Difference: $17,388

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20152017
ModelCLAGolf / GTI
TrimCLA45 AMGR
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Base Price $48,500 $35,655
Base Invoice $45,105 $34,229
Interior Package 1,650  
Premium Package 2,300  
Multimedia Package 2,480  
Obstacle detection, rear 970  
Driver Assistance Package 2,500  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720  
Illuminated door sill trim plates 850  
Rear spoiler 300  
DCC & Navigation Package   3,720
6-speed automated manual   1,100
Interior Package 1,535  
Premium Package 2,139  
Multimedia Package 2,306  
Obstacle detection, rear 902  
Driver Assistance Package 2,325  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 669  
Illuminated door sill trim plates 791  
Rear spoiler 279  
DCC & Navigation Package   3,483
6-speed automated manual   1,056
Options (change) 11,770 4,820
Options (change) 10,946 4,539
Destination 925 820
Total Price $61,195 $41,295
Total Invoice $56,976 $39,588

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Golf / GTI R
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $18,585
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $16,164
Model Year20152017
ModelCLAGolf / GTI
TrimCLA45 AMGR
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Engine355hp I4292hp I4
TransmissionS7S6
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)23/30 MPG23/30 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)450, 12400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/40-18235/35-19
Total Price$61,195$41,295
Adjustments for Features-1,3150
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$59,880$41,295
Total Invoice$56,976$39,588
Adjustments for Features-1,2240
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$55,752$39,588

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

Model Year20152017
ModelCLAGolf / GTI
TrimCLA45 AMGR
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed automated manual$1200 
6-speed automated manual $1100
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
Remote window/roof operation$15 
Semi-automated parking system$500 
Universal garage door opener$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200 
Cross-traffic collision intervention, rear $100
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100
Driver drowsiness monitor$150 
Knee airbag, passenger$75 
Lane departure prevention, steering-based $200
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0 
Rollover sensor$50 
Secondary collision brake assist $25
Tires, run-flat$150 
Vehicle health reports $0
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50
Cargo cover $75
Rear seat pass-through $100
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15
Rear wiper $175
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150 
Dual-mode exhaust$250 
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable $500
Exterior 
Front splitter spoiler$200 
Infotainment 
Android Auto support $100
Apple CarPlay support $100
DVD-compatible player$0 
In-vehicle Internet$150 
Media drive$15 
Mirrorlink support $0
Navigation map updates, three years$0 
Surround sound$250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75 
Auto-dimming headlights $200
Chronometer$100 
Compass $0
Fog light, rear$100 
Headlight washers $50
Interior ambient lighting $150
Interior ambient lighting, configurable$150 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25 
Steering-linked headlights $150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100 
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$50 
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Memory system, driver seat$200 
Memory system, passenger seat$150 
Metal pedals$75 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Upholstered instrument panel$300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500
Electronic systems calibration selector $200
Performance steering system (optional)$0 
Total Value of Features$7,205$5,890
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,315$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,2240

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

Model Year20152017
ModelCLAGolf / GTI
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Wheelbase106.3 in103.8 in
Length182.3 in167.5 in
Width70.0 in70.8 in
Height56.6 in57.2 in
Curb Weight3,494 lb.3,340 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.5 gal.13.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.2 in38.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.0 in55.9 in
Row 1 Legroom40.2 in41.2 in
Row 2 Headroom35.6 in38.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.2 in53.9 in
Row 2 Legroom27.1 in35.6 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
13.1 ft322.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
13.152.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz CLA CLA45 AMG

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, front200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Universal garage door opener100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Compass0No
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Surround sound250No
Proximity key250Yes
Harman/Kardon, 450W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested112559%
Total Not Requested77541%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
SD Card slot25Yes
In-vehicle Internet150No
App support0Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested95085%
Total Not Requested16515%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Total Requested1100100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Golf / GTI R

6-speed automated manual
FeatureValueRequested?
6-speed automated manual0Yes
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100Yes
Launch control100Yes
Total Requested200100%
Total Not Requested00%
DCC & Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive dampers - electrical500No
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
235/35YR19 tires400No
Fender, 400W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Lane departure prevention system, steering-based200No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Rear cross-traffic collision intervention100No
Total Requested260058%
Total Not Requested185042%

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