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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: $36,010

Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI Autobahn   
Difference: $76,135

Lowest Total Invoice: $34,413

Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI Autobahn   
Difference: $69,952

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20182017
ModelCLSGolf / GTI
TrimAMG CLS63 SGTI Autobahn
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Base Price $108,900 $34,095
Base Invoice $101,277 $32,651
Driver Assistance Package 2,250 1,095
Driver Assistance Package 2,093 942
Options (change) 2,250 1,095
Options (change) 2,093 942
Destination 995 820
Total Price $112,145 $36,010
Total Invoice $104,365 $34,413

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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: $67,355
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $61,781
Model Year20182017
ModelCLSGolf / GTI
TrimAMG CLS63 SGTI Autobahn
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Engine577hp V8220hp I4
TransmissionT7M6
DrivetrainAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)610, 14400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/35-19225/40-18
Total Price$112,145$36,010
Adjustments for Features-8,7800
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$103,365$36,010
Total Invoice$104,365$34,413
Adjustments for Features-8,1710
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$96,194$34,413

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

Model Year20182017
ModelCLSGolf / GTI
TrimAMG CLS63 SGTI Autobahn
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200 
6-speed manual $150
AWD$1700 
FWD $0
Accessories 
Proximity key $250
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 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200 
Blind spot collision prevention$150 
Collision preparation system, rear$100 
Cross-traffic collision intervention, rear $100
Driver drowsiness monitor$150 
Knee airbag, passenger$75 
Lane departure prevention, steering-based $200
Lane keeping assist$400 
Pedestrian detection$50 
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0 
Rear side airbags$300 
Rollover sensor$50 
Secondary collision brake assist $25
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 
Dual-zone climate control $125
Rear wiper $175
Residual heat$50 
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip front differential $500
Limited-slip rear differential$300 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150 
Raised top speed limiter$0 
Exterior 
Sunroof$900 
Sunroof, large $1100
Infotainment 
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD player $125
DVD-compatible player$0 
In-vehicle Internet$150 
Media drive$15 
Mirrorlink support $0
Navigation map updates, three years$0 
Surround sound$250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225 
Wi-Fi hotspot$50 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Adaptive headlights$200 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75 
Chronometer$100 
Cornering lights$50 
Fog light, rear$100 
Fog lights $125
Headlight washers$50 
Interior ambient lighting $150
Interior ambient lighting, configurable$150 
LED headlights$1000 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25 
Steering-linked headlights $150
Xenon HID headlights $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Leather door panel trim$250 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat $50
Manual lumbar 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 headrest height adjuster, driver seat$50 
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power-folding headrests, second row seats$50 
Synthetic suede headliner$650 
Synthetic suede steering wheel$150 
Upholstered instrument panel, leather$1000 
Wood trim$300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Rear air springs, auto-leveling$350 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Transmission 
Launch control$100 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$13,355$4,575
Value of Feature Adjustments$8,780$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-8,1710

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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 Year20182017
ModelCLSGolf / GTI
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Wheelbase113.2 in103.8 in
Length194.5 in167.5 in
Width74.1 in70.8 in
Height55.8 in57.2 in
Curb Weight4,159 lb.2,964 lb.
Fuel Capacity21.1 gal.13.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom36.9 in38.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.1 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 Room56.5 in53.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room57.6 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom35.0 in35.6 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum		15.3 ft322.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		15.352.7 ft3

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

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz CLS AMG CLS63 S

Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cross-traffic warning, rear100Yes
Collision preparation system, rear100No
Pedestrian detection50No
Lane keeping assist400Yes
Lane departure warning200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Blind spot collision prevention150No
Total Requested160084%
Total Not Requested30016%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI Autobahn

Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Semi-automated parking system500Yes
Lane departure prevention system, steering-based200Yes
Total Requested2350100%
Total Not Requested00%

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