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

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Mercedes-Benz E-Class vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $31,200

Volkswagen Golf / GTI 1.8T SEL   
Difference: $30,765

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,886

Volkswagen Golf / GTI 1.8T SEL   
Difference: $27,796

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200720072016
ModelE-ClassE-ClassGolf / GTI
TrimE350 / E320E63 AMG1.8T SEL
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Base Price $55,700 $85,400 $29,385
Base Invoice $51,801 $79,422 $28,210
Premium I Package 2,390 1,700  
Premium II Package 1,900 1,900  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 700    
Voice control for nav and audio 500 500  
Lighting Package     995
Premium I Package 2,223 1,581  
Premium II Package 1,767 1,767  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 651    
Voice control for nav and audio 465 465  
Lighting Package     856
Options (change) 5,490 4,100 995
Options (change) 5,106 3,813 856
Destination 775 775 820
Gas Tax 0 2,600 0
Total Price $61,965 $92,875 $31,200
Total Invoice $57,682 $86,610 $29,886

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Golf / GTI 1.8T SEL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $26,285
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $23,626
Model Year200720072016
ModelE-ClassE-ClassGolf / GTI
TrimE350 / E320E63 AMG1.8T SEL
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Engine268hp V6507hp V8170hp I4
TransmissionT5T7T6
DrivetrainAWDRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)420, 12420, 12400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/45-17245/40-18225/40-18
Total Price$61,965$92,875$31,200
Adjustments for Features-4,480-5,2050
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$57,485$87,670$31,200
Cost Above Minimum$0$30,185$0
Total Invoice$57,682$86,610$29,886
Adjustments for Features-4,170-4,8540
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$53,512$81,756$29,886
Cost Above Minimum$0$28,244$0

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

Model Year200720072016
ModelE-ClassE-ClassGolf / GTI
TrimE350 / E320E63 AMG1.8T SEL
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000  
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1200 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100
AWD$1700  
RWD $0 
FWD  $0
Accessories 
AC power outlet  $100
Power liftgate$350$350 
Remote app  $25
Remote window/roof operation$15$15 
Sunshades, second row$125$125 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350 
Universal garage door opener$100$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system$0$0 
Knee airbag, driver  $75
Rear side airbags$300$300 
Rearview camera  $200
Rollover sensor$50$50 
Secondary collision brake assist  $25
Tire-pressure monitor  $75
Vehicle health reports  $0
Cargo Management 
Aluminum roof rails$250$250 
Cargo area partition net$40$40 
Rear seat pass-through  $100
Roof rails  $250
Climate Control 
Rear air vents$100 $100
Rear air vents with automatic controls $250 
Rear dual-zone climate control $125 
Residual heat$50$50 
Exterior 
Body kit $0 
Bodyside moldings$75$75 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25
Panoramic sunroof  $1200
Rear spoiler  $200
Sunroof$900$900 
Infotainment 
Android Auto support  $100
App support  $0
Apple CarPlay support  $100
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25
CD changer, in-dash$325$325 
CD player  $125
HD radio  $50
Mirrorlink support  $0
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25
Surround sound$250$250 
Traffic + travel information  $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25  
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150$150 
Chronometer $100 
Compass  $0
Fog light, rear$100$100 
Headlight washers$50$50 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25 
Steering-linked headlights  $150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300 
Folding passenger seat$150  
Folding third row seats$600  
Leather seating surfaces $900 
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat  $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50  
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50 $50
Memory system, driver seat$200$200 
Memory system, passenger seat$150$150 
Partial leather seating sufaces$450  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150 
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, passenger seat$100$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$100 
Power-folding headrests, second row seats$50$50 
Rear-facing third row seats$0  
Synthetic leather seating surfaces  $0
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces $0 
Wood trim$300$300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500 
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable $1000 
Alloy wheels$350 $350
Polished alloy wheels $350 
Rear air springs, auto-leveling$350  
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100
Total Value of Features$9,505$10,230$5,025
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,480$5,205$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-4,170-4,8540

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

Model Year20072016
ModelE-ClassGolf / GTI
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Wheelbase112.4 in103.5 in
Length192.3 in179.6 in
Width71.7 in70.8 in
Height59.3 in58.3 in
Curb Weight4,046 lb.3,064 lb.
Fuel Capacity21.1 gal.13.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.6 in38.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.4 in55.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room52.4 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.9 in41.2 in
Row 2 Headroom37.7 in38.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.1 in53.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.8 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom35.6 in35.6 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
24.4 ft330.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
68.9 ft366.5 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz E-Class E350 / E320

Premium I Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshades, second row125No
Navigation system600Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Total Requested110090%
Total Not Requested12510%
Premium II Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Proximity key250Yes
Steering-linked fog lights50Yes
Total Requested80094%
Total Not Requested506%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz E-Class E63 AMG

Premium II Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Proximity key250Yes
Steering-linked fog lights50Yes
Total Requested80094%
Total Not Requested506%
Premium I Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Sunshades, second row125No
Navigation system600Yes
Total Requested60059%
Total Not Requested42541%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Golf / GTI 1.8T SEL

Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Total Requested50077%
Total Not Requested15023%

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