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

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

Lowest Total Price: $31,950

Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI Autobahn   
Difference: $70,045

Lowest Total Invoice: $30,606

Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI Autobahn   
Difference: $64,493

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082016
ModelCLSGolf / GTI
TrimCLS63 AMGGTI Autobahn
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Base Price $93,550 $30,135
Base Invoice $87,002 $28,930
Premium Package 2 4,035  
iPod integration 425  
Voice control for nav and audio 510  
Lighting Package   995
Premium Package 2 3,753  
iPod integration 395  
Voice control for nav and audio 474  
Lighting Package   856
Options (change) 4,970 995
Options (change) 4,622 856
Destination 875 820
Gas Tax 2,600 0
Total Price $101,995 $31,950
Total Invoice $95,099 $30,606

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI Autobahn
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $62,880
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $57,812
Model Year20082016
ModelCLSGolf / GTI
TrimCLS63 AMGGTI Autobahn
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Engine507hp V8210hp I4
TransmissionT7M6
DrivetrainRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)480, 13400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/35-19225/40-18
Total Price$101,995$31,950
Adjustments for Features-7,1650
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$94,830$31,950
Total Invoice$95,099$30,606
Adjustments for Features-6,6810
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$88,418$30,606

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

Model Year20082016
ModelCLSGolf / GTI
TrimCLS63 AMGGTI Autobahn
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200 
6-speed manual $150
RWD$0 
FWD $0
Accessories 
Power trunk closer$350 
Remote app $25
Remote window/roof operation$15 
Sunshade, rear, power$225 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350 
Universal garage door opener$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system$0 
Rear side airbags$300 
Rearview camera $200
Rollover sensor$50 
Secondary collision brake assist $25
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100
Vehicle health reports $0
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover $75
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Rear seat pass-through $100
Second-row low console$100 
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100 
Rear air vents $100
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250 
Rear dual-zone climate control$125 
Rear wiper $175
Residual heat$50 
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25
Bright-finished fuel door $100
Rear spoiler $200
Sunroof$900 
Sunroof, large $1100
Infotainment 
Android Auto support $100
App support $0
Apple CarPlay support $100
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD player $125
HD radio $50
iPod integration$100 
Mirrorlink support $0
SD Card slot $25
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Surround sound$250 
Traffic + travel information $25
USB port $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150 
Chronometer$100 
Compass $0
Fog light, rear$100 
Headlight washers$50 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300 
Door sill trim plates$100 
Folding second row seats $300
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200
Leather door panel trim$250 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50
Massage, driver seat$100 
Massage, passenger seat$100 
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 headrest height adjuster, driver seat$50 
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat$100 
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat$100 
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power-folding headrests, second row seats$50 
Synthetic suede headliner$650 
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces$0 
Synthetic suede steering wheel$150 
Upholstered instrument panel, leather$1000 
Wood trim$300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500 
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable$1000 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$11,265$4,100
Value of Feature Adjustments$7,165$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-6,6810

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

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

Model Year20082016
ModelCLSGolf / GTI
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Wheelbase112.4 in103.8 in
Length193.0 in167.5 in
Width73.7 in70.8 in
Height54.7 in57.2 in
Curb Weight3,993 lb.2,964 lb.
Fuel Capacity21.1 gal.13.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom36.9 in38.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.2 in55.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room58.0 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.1 in41.2 in
Row 2 Headroom36.1 in38.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.0 in53.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room57.6 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom35.0 in35.6 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum		15.8 ft322.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		15.852.7 ft3

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See a complete comparison of Mercedes-Benz CLS vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI specs.

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz CLS CLS63 AMG

Premium Package 2
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Proximity key250Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Power decklid350No
Total Requested160063%
Total Not Requested92537%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI Autobahn

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

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