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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: $30,515

Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI   
Difference: $70,910

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,327

Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI   
Difference: $65,242

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20102014
ModelCLSGolf / GTI
TrimCLS63 AMGGTI
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Base Price $97,950 $25,095
Base Invoice $91,094 $24,091
Driver's Edition   4,600
Driver's Edition   4,416
Options (change) 0 4,600
Options (change) 0 4,416
Destination 875 820
Gas Tax 2,600 0
Total Price $101,425 $30,515
Total Invoice $94,569 $29,327

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $62,855
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $57,731
Model Year20102014
ModelCLSGolf / GTI
TrimCLS63 AMGGTI
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Engine507hp V8200hp I4
TransmissionT7M6
DrivetrainRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)510, 12?, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/35-19225/40-18
Total Price$101,425$30,515
Adjustments for Features-8,0550
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$93,370$30,515
Total Invoice$94,569$29,327
Adjustments for Features-7,5110
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$87,058$29,327

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

Model Year20102014
ModelCLSGolf / GTI
TrimCLS63 AMGGTI
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200 
6-speed manual $150
RWD$0 
FWD $0
Accessories 
Remote window/roof operation$15 
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 
Knee airbag, driver$75 
Rear side airbags$300 
Rollover sensor$50 
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 
Automatic climate control, front$200 
Dual-zone climate control$125 
Rain-sensing wipers$175 
Rear air vents $100
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250 
Rear dual-zone climate control$125 
Rear wiper $175
Residual heat$50 
Variable intermittent wipers $75
Exterior 
Body kit$0 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25
Rear spoiler $200
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD player $125
DVD-compatible player$0 
HD radio$50 
iPod integration $100
Media drive$15 
SD Card slot$25 
Surround sound$250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200 
Traffic information$25 
Voice control for nav and audio$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150 
Automatic headlights$125 
Chronometer$100 
Compass $0
Fog light, rear$100 
Interior ambient lighting$150 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25 
Steering-linked headlights $150
Xenon HID headlights $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim $100
Folding second row seats $300
Leather door panel trim$250 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150
Manual height adjuster, driver seat $50
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver 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 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150 
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat$50 
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100 
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, driver 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 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$10,880$2,825
Value of Feature Adjustments$8,055$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-7,5110

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

Model Year20102014
ModelCLSGolf / GTI
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Wheelbase112.4 in101.5 in
Length193.0 in165.4 in
Width73.7 in70.3 in
Height54.7 in58.3 in
Curb Weight4,021 lb.2,969 lb.
Fuel Capacity21.1 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom36.9 in39.3 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.3 in54.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room58.0 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.1 in41.2 in
Row 2 Headroom36.1 in38.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.0 in52.8 in
Row 2 Hip Room57.6 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom35.0 in35.5 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
15.9 ft315.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
15.946.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI

Driver's Edition
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500No
Total Requested240079%
Total Not Requested65021%

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