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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: $39,910

Volkswagen Golf / GTI R   
Difference: $20,485

Lowest Total Invoice: $38,347

Volkswagen Golf / GTI R   
Difference: $17,885

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20162015
ModelCLAGolf / GTI
TrimAMG CLA45R
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Base Price $49,500 $36,595
Base Invoice $46,035 $35,131
Sport exhaust 650  
Interior Package 1,650  
Premium Package 2,400  
Multimedia Package 2,480  
Parktronic Package 970  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720  
Illuminated door sill trim plates 800  
Rear spoiler 300  
DCC & Navigation Package   2,495
Sport exhaust 605  
Interior Package 1,535  
Premium Package 2,232  
Multimedia Package 2,306  
Parktronic Package 902  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 669  
Illuminated door sill trim plates 744  
Rear spoiler 279  
DCC & Navigation Package   2,396
Options (change) 9,970 2,495
Options (change) 9,272 2,396
Destination 925 820
Total Price $60,395 $39,910
Total Invoice $56,232 $38,347

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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: $17,370
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $14,985
Model Year20162015
ModelCLAGolf / GTI
TrimAMG CLA45R
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Engine375hp 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$60,395$39,910
Adjustments for Features-3,1150
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$57,280$39,910
Total Invoice$56,232$38,347
Adjustments for Features-2,9000
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$53,332$38,347

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

Model Year20162015
ModelCLAGolf / GTI
TrimAMG CLA45R
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 
Automatic braking, low-speed$200 
Driver drowsiness monitor$150 
Forward collision warning$200 
Knee airbag, passenger$75 
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 
Exterior 
Front splitter spoiler$200 
Infotainment 
App support$0 
Apple CarPlay support$100 
Aux input$50 
DVD-compatible player$0 
In-vehicle Internet$150 
iPod integration $100
Media drive$15 
Navigation map updates, three years$0 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Surround sound$250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225 
Traffic + travel information$25 
Traffic information $25
USB port$25 
Wi-Fi hotspot$50 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75 
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
Performance steering system (optional)$0 
Total Value of Features$7,630$4,515
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,115$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,9000

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See a complete comparison of Mercedes-Benz CLA vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI features.

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

Model Year20162015
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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See a complete comparison of Mercedes-Benz CLA vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI specs.

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz CLA AMG CLA45

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?
Heated front seats200Yes
Universal garage door opener100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Compass0No
Surround sound250No
Proximity key250Yes
Harman/Kardon, 450W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested80051%
Total Not Requested77549%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
Smartphone integration0No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Apple CarPlay support100No
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
SD Card slot25Yes
In-vehicle Internet150No
App support0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested95075%
Total Not Requested31525%
Parktronic Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Parking guidance system - active500No
Total Requested40044%
Total Not Requested50056%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Golf / GTI R

DCC & Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive dampers - electrical500No
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
235/35YR19 tires400No
Fender, 400W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Total Requested110047%
Total Not Requested125053%

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