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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: $41,735

Volkswagen Golf / GTI R   
Difference: $20,850

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20182018
ModelCLAGolf / GTI
TrimAMG CLA45R
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Base Price $50,400 $39,785
Sport exhaust 650  
Premium Package 1,800  
AMG Red Cut Exclusive Package 1,650  
Convenience Package 400  
Driver Assistance Package 1,500  
Parktronic Package 970  
Multimedia Package 2,300  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720  
Adaptive dampers - electrical 850  
Illuminated door sill trim plates 350  
7-speed automated manual   1,100
Sport exhaust 605  
Premium Package 1,674  
AMG Red Cut Exclusive Package 1,535  
Convenience Package 372  
Driver Assistance Package 1,395  
Parktronic Package 902  
Multimedia Package 2,139  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 669  
Adaptive dampers - electrical 791  
Illuminated door sill trim plates 326  
7-speed automated manual   1,056
Options (change) 11,190 1,100
Options (change) 10,408 1,056
Destination 995 850
Total Price $62,585 $41,735

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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: $18,125
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $53,832
Model Year20182018
ModelCLAGolf / GTI
TrimAMG CLA45R
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Engine375hp I4292hp I4
TransmissionS7S7
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)23/30 MPG22/29 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 8400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/40-18235/35-19
Total Price$62,585$41,735
Adjustments for Features-2,7250
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$59,860$41,735

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

Model Year20182018
ModelCLAGolf / GTI
TrimAMG CLA45R
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed automated manual$1200$1200
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control $600
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed$850 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate$100 
Remote climate control$25 
Remote start via app$75 
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 
Backup collision intervention $150
Blind spot warning system$200 
Driver drowsiness monitor$150 
Forward collision warning$200 
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 
Exterior 
Black exterior trim (optional)$0 
Front splitter spoiler$200 
Infotainment 
DVD-compatible player$0 
In-vehicle Internet$150 
Larger infotainment display $0
Media drive$15 
Mirrorlink support $0
Navigation map updates, three years$0 
SD Card slot$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225 
Wi-Fi hotspot$50 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75 
Auto-dimming headlights $200
Chronometer$100 
Compass $0
Cornering lights $50
Fog light, rear$100 
Interior ambient lighting $150
Interior ambient lighting, configurable$150 
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display $250
LED headlights $1000
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only$750 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25 
Performance meter $150
Steering-linked headlights $150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100 
Color seat belts$0 
Interior trim, special color$0 
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 
Performance steering system (optional)$0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$9,265$6,540
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,725$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,5370

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

Model Year20182018
ModelCLAGolf / GTI
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Wheelbase106.3 in103.8 in
Length182.3 in167.6 in
Width70.0 in70.8 in
Height56.6 in58.2 in
Curb Weight3,494 lb.3,373 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 ft317.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
13.153.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz CLA AMG CLA45

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Blind spot warning system200No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested65068%
Total Not Requested30032%
AMG Red Cut Exclusive Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Interior trim, special color0No
Color seat belts0No
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat50No
Upholstered instrument panel300No
Interior ambient lighting, configurable0No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat50No
Total Requested90069%
Total Not Requested40031%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Compass0No
Total Requested15046%
Total Not Requested17554%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Total Requested20022%
Total Not Requested70078%
Parktronic Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Semi-automated parking system500No
Total Requested40044%
Total Not Requested50056%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Smartphone integration0No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Apple CarPlay support100Yes
Android Auto support100Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
In-vehicle Internet150No
App support0Yes
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Media drive15No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested92581%
Total Not Requested21519%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Golf / GTI R

7-speed automated manual
FeatureValueRequested?
7-speed automated manual0Yes
Launch control100Yes
Total Requested100100%
Total Not Requested00%

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