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

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

Lowest Total Price: $29,600

Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI SE   
Difference: $25,925

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,349

Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI SE   
Difference: $23,349

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200820082015
ModelCLKCLKGolf / GTI
TrimCLK350CLK550GTI SE
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Hatch
Base Price $46,450 $55,150 $27,785
Base Invoice $43,198 $51,290 $26,673
Premium III Package 1,000 1,000  
Premium II Package 1,100 1,100  
Premium I Package 2,550 2,250  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 710 710  
Satellite radio 520 520  
Sport suspension (upgrade) 500    
Heated front seats 710 710  
Proximity key 1,110 1,110  
Lighting Package     995
Premium III Package 930 930  
Premium II Package 1,022 1,024  
Premium I Package 2,372 2,092  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 660 660  
Satellite radio 484 484  
Sport suspension (upgrade) 465    
Heated front seats 660 660  
Proximity key 1,032 1,032  
Lighting Package     856
Options (change) 8,200 7,400 995
Options (change) 7,625 6,882 856
Destination 875 875 820
Total Price $55,525 $63,425 $29,600
Total Invoice $51,698 $59,047 $28,349

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI SE
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $22,285
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $19,960
Model Year200820082015
ModelCLKCLKGolf / GTI
TrimCLK350CLK550GTI SE
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Hatch
Engine268hp V6382hp V8210hp I4
TransmissionT7T7M6
DrivetrainRWDRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)320, 12320, 12400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17225/40-18225/40-18
Total Price$55,525$63,425$29,600
Adjustments for Features-3,640-3,9400
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$51,885$59,485$29,600
Cost Above Minimum$0$7,600$0
Total Invoice$51,698$59,047$28,349
Adjustments for Features-3,389-3,6680
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$48,309$55,379$28,349
Cost Above Minimum$0$7,070$0

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

Model Year200820082015
ModelCLKCLKGolf / GTI
TrimCLK350CLK550GTI SE
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200$1200 
6-speed manual  $150
RWD$0$0 
FWD  $0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows$200$200 
Remote app  $25
Remote window/roof operation$15$15 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350 
Universal garage door opener$100$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic seat belt presenters, front row$100$100 
Knee airbag, driver  $75
Rearview camera  $200
Secondary collision brake assist  $25
Torque vectoring, brake-based  $100
Vehicle health reports  $0
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment  $50
Cargo cover  $75
Overhead sunglass holder  $25
Rear seat pass-through  $100
Second-row low console$100$100 
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100 
Automatic climate control, front$200$200 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125 
Rear wiper  $175
Residual heat$50$50 
Exterior 
Body kit $0$0
Bodyside moldings$75$75 
Rear spoiler $200$200
Sunroof$900$900 
Sunroof, large  $1100
Infotainment 
Aux input$50$50 
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25
Bluetooth cell phone link  $100
CD changer, remote$200$200 
HD radio  $50
SD Card slot  $25
Surround sound$250$250 
Voice control for audio system  $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25$25 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150$150 
Compass  $0
Cornering lights$50$50 
Fog light, rear$100$100 
Headlight washers$50$50 
Interior ambient lighting  $150
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300$300 
Door sill trim plates$100$100 
Illuminated door sill trim plates  $200
Leather door panel trim$250$250 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat  $50
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat  $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $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 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 seatback bolsters, driver seat$100$100 
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver 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 
Wood trim$300$300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350 $350
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200
Polished alloy wheels $350 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100 
Total Value of Features$7,515$7,815$3,875
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,640$3,940$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,389-3,6680

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

Model Year20082015
ModelCLKGolf / GTI
Body2dr Coupe2dr Hatch
Wheelbase106.9 in103.8 in
Length183.2 in167.5 in
Width68.5 in70.5 in
Height55.4 in57.2 in
Curb Weight3,586 lb.2,902 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.4 gal.13.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.1 in38.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room53.2 in55.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.7 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.0 in41.2 in
Row 2 Headroom35.8 in38.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room49.3 in53.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room45.9 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom33.0 in35.6 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
10.4 ft322.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
10.452.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz CLK CLK350

Premium III Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, driver100No
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested10013%
Total Not Requested65087%
Premium II Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Cornering lights50No
Total Requested65087%
Total Not Requested10013%
Premium I Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Harman/Kardon, 320W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
CD changer, remote200No
Universal garage door opener100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Surround sound250No
Heated windshield washer nozzles15Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
iPod integration100Yes
Total Requested101547%
Total Not Requested115053%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz CLK CLK550

Premium I Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Harman/Kardon, 320W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
CD changer, remote200No
Universal garage door opener100No
Surround sound250No
Heated windshield washer nozzles15Yes
iPod integration100Yes
Total Requested101553%
Total Not Requested90047%
Premium III Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, driver100No
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested10013%
Total Not Requested65087%
Premium II Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Cornering lights50No
Total Requested65087%
Total Not Requested10013%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI SE

Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Total Requested650100%
Total Not Requested00%

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