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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: $30,515

Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI   
Difference: $22,740

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,327

Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI   
Difference: $20,261

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2010201020102014
ModelE-ClassE-ClassE-ClassGolf / GTI
TrimE350E550E63 AMGGTI
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Base Price $48,600 $56,300 $85,750 $25,095
Base Invoice $45,198 $52,359 $79,748 $24,091
Rear Seat Package 430 430    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720 720    
Heated front seats 740      
Rear spoiler 300 300    
Leather seating surfaces 1,590      
Premium 2 Package     2,400  
Premium 1 Package     2,500  
Driver's Edition       4,600
Rear Seat Package 400 400    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 669 669    
Heated front seats 688      
Rear spoiler 279 279    
Leather seating surfaces 1,479      
Premium 2 Package     2,232  
Premium 1 Package     2,325  
Driver's Edition       4,416
Options (change) 3,780 1,450 4,900 4,600
Options (change) 3,515 1,348 4,557 4,416
Destination 875 875 875 820
Gas Tax 0 0 1,700 0
Total Price $53,255 $58,625 $93,225 $30,515
Total Invoice $49,588 $54,582 $86,880 $29,327

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $19,550
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $17,291
Model Year2010201020102014
ModelE-ClassE-ClassE-ClassGolf / GTI
TrimE350E550E63 AMGGTI
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Engine268hp V6382hp V8518hp V8200hp I4
TransmissionT7T7T7M6
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 8?, 8610, 14?, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/45-17245/45-17255/40-18225/40-18
Total Price$53,255$58,625$93,225$30,515
Adjustments for Features-3,190-4,390-8,2550
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$50,065$54,235$84,970$30,515
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,170$34,905$0
Total Invoice$49,588$54,582$86,880$29,327
Adjustments for Features-2,970-4,087-7,6930
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$46,618$50,495$79,187$29,327
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,877$32,569$0

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

Model Year2010201020102014
ModelE-ClassE-ClassE-ClassGolf / GTI
TrimE350E550E63 AMGGTI
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200$1200$1200 
6-speed manual   $150
RWD$0$0$0 
FWD   $0
Accessories 
Power trunk closer  $350 
Proximity key  $250 
Remote window/roof operation$15$15$15 
Sunshade, rear, power  $225 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual   $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350$350 
Universal garage door opener$100$100$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system$0$0$0 
Driver drowsiness monitor$150$150$150 
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75 
Rearview camera  $200 
Rollover sensor$50$50$50 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment   $50
Cargo cover   $75
Console with shifter  $150$150
Console without shifter$150$150  
Overhead sunglass holder   $25
Storage compartment under front seat(s)$50$50$50 
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100$100 
Automatic climate control, front$200$200$200 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125$125 
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175$175 
Rear wiper   $175
Residual heat$50$50$50 
Variable intermittent wipers   $75
Exterior 
Body kit  $0 
Bodyside moldings$75$75  
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming   $25
CD changer, in-dash$325$325$325 
CD player   $125
DVD-compatible player$0$0$0 
HD radio  $50 
iPod integration  $100$100
Media drive  $15 
Navigation system  $600$600
Satellite radio  $200$200
SD Card slot$25$25$25 
Surround sound  $250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200$200 
Traffic information  $25 
Voice control for nav and audio  $100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25$25  
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75$75 
Auto-dimming headlights  $200 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150$150$150 
Automatic headlights$125$125$125 
Chronometer  $100 
Fog light, rear$100$100$100 
Fog lights$125$125 $125
Headlight washers  $50 
Interior ambient lighting$150$150$150 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25$25 
Steering-linked headlights  $150$150
Xenon HID headlights  $500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim   $100
Automatic seat bolsters, driver  $300 
Cooled or ventilated front seats  $300 
Heated front seats$200 $200$200
Leather door panel trim$250$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
Massage, driver seat  $100 
Memory system, driver seat$200$200$200 
Memory system, passenger seat$150$150$150 
Metal pedals  $75$75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150$150$150 
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100 
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat$50$50$50 
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50$50 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100 
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat  $100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100 
Power-folding headrests, second row seats$50$50$50 
Wood trim$300$300$300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500$500 
Adaptive dampers - mechanical$100   
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable $1000  
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200 
Rear air springs, auto-leveling  $350 
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0$0
Transmission 
Launch control  $100 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100$100 
Total Value of Features$6,540$7,740$11,605$3,350
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,190$4,390$8,255$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,970-4,087-7,6930

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

Model Year20102014
ModelE-ClassGolf / GTI
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Wheelbase113.1 in101.5 in
Length191.7 in165.4 in
Width73.0 in70.3 in
Height57.7 in58.3 in
Curb Weight3,826 lb.2,969 lb.
Fuel Capacity21.1 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.9 in39.3 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.8 in54.7 in
Row 1 Legroom41.3 in41.2 in
Row 2 Headroom38.2 in38.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.9 in52.8 in
Row 2 Legroom35.8 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
Mercedes-Benz E-Class E350

Rear Seat Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
Folding second row seats300Yes
Rear seat pass-through100Yes
Total Requested40080%
Total Not Requested10020%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz E-Class E550

Rear Seat Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
Folding second row seats300Yes
Rear seat pass-through100Yes
Total Requested40080%
Total Not Requested10020%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz E-Class E63 AMG

Premium 2 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Power decklid350No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Proximity key250No
Total Requested65045%
Total Not Requested80055%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI

Driver's Edition
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Total Requested3050100%
Total Not Requested00%

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