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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: $33,445

Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI Autobahn   
Difference: $31,140

Lowest Total Invoice: $31,892

Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI Autobahn   
Difference: $28,234

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2010201020102016
ModelE-ClassE-ClassE-ClassGolf / GTI
TrimE350E550E63 AMGGTI Autobahn
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Base Price $48,600 $56,300 $85,750 $30,135
Base Invoice $45,198 $52,359 $79,748 $28,930
Rear Seat Package 430 430    
Premium 1 Package 3,950 4,400 2,500  
Premium 2 Package 2,400 2,400 2,400  
Obstacle detection, rear 950 950 950  
Driver Assistance Package 2,900 2,900 2,900 1,495
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720 720    
Rear spoiler 300 300    
Illuminated door sill trim plates 800 800 800  
Leather seating surfaces 1,590      
Panoramic sunroof 1,070 1,070 1,070  
Lighting Package       995
Rear Seat Package 400 400    
Premium 1 Package 3,674 4,092 2,325  
Premium 2 Package 2,232 2,232 2,232  
Obstacle detection, rear 884 884 884  
Driver Assistance Package 2,697 2,697 2,697 1,286
Metallic paint (extra cost) 669 669    
Rear spoiler 279 279    
Illuminated door sill trim plates 744 744 744  
Leather seating surfaces 1,479      
Panoramic sunroof 995 995 995  
Lighting Package       856
Options (change) 15,110 13,970 10,620 2,490
Options (change) 14,053 12,992 9,877 2,142
Destination 875 875 875 820
Gas Tax 0 0 1,700 0
Total Price $64,585 $71,145 $98,945 $33,445
Total Invoice $60,126 $66,226 $92,200 $31,892

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI Autobahn
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $27,910
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $25,227
Model Year2010201020102016
ModelE-ClassE-ClassE-ClassGolf / GTI
TrimE350E550E63 AMGGTI Autobahn
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Engine268hp V6382hp V8518hp V8210hp I4
TransmissionT7T7T7M6
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)610, 14610, 14610, 14?, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/45-17245/45-17255/40-18225/40-18
Total Price$64,585$71,145$98,945$33,445
Adjustments for Features-3,230-4,930-5,1550
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$61,355$66,215$93,790$33,445
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,860$32,435$0
Total Invoice$60,126$66,226$92,200$31,892
Adjustments for Features-3,007-4,589-4,8040
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$57,119$61,637$87,396$31,892
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,518$30,277$0

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

Model Year2010201020102016
ModelE-ClassE-ClassE-ClassGolf / GTI
TrimE350E550E63 AMGGTI Autobahn
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 
Parking guidance system - passive$250$250$250 
Power trunk closer$350$350$350 
Remote app   $25
Remote window/roof operation$15$15$15 
Semi-automated parking system   $500
Sunshade, rear, power$225$225$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 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200$200$200 
Automatic braking, low-speed   $200
Cross-traffic collision intervention, rear   $100
Cross-traffic warning, rear   $100
Driver drowsiness monitor$150$150$150 
Lane departure prevention, steering-based   $200
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0$0$0 
Rollover sensor$50$50$50 
Secondary collision brake assist   $25
Torque vectoring, brake-based   $100
Vehicle health reports   $0
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 
Rear wiper   $175
Residual heat$50$50$50 
Exterior 
Body kit  $0$0
Bodyside moldings$75$75  
Bright-finished fuel door   $100
Panoramic sunroof$1200$1200$1200 
Sunroof, large   $1100
Infotainment 
Android Auto support   $100
App support   $0
Apple CarPlay support   $100
Bluetooth audio streaming   $25
CD changer, in-dash$325$325$325 
CD player   $125
DVD-compatible player$0$0$0 
iPod integration$100$100$100 
Media drive$15$15$15 
Mirrorlink support   $0
SMS text-to-speech reader   $25
Surround sound$250$250$250 
Traffic + travel information   $25
Traffic information$25$25$25 
USB port   $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25$25  
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75$75 
Auto-dimming headlights$200$200$200 
Chronometer  $100 
Fog light, rear$100$100$100 
Fog lights   $125
Headlight washers$50$50$50 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25$25 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Automatic seat bolsters, driver  $300 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300$300 
Leather door panel trim$250$250$250 
Manual height adjuster, passenger 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 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150$150$150 
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, passenger seat$100$100$100 
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat  $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$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$7,405$9,105$9,330$4,175
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,230$4,930$5,155$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,007-4,589-4,8040

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

Model Year20102016
ModelE-ClassGolf / GTI
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Wheelbase113.1 in103.8 in
Length191.7 in167.5 in
Width73.0 in70.8 in
Height57.7 in57.2 in
Curb Weight3,826 lb.2,964 lb.
Fuel Capacity21.1 gal.13.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.9 in38.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.8 in55.9 in
Row 1 Legroom41.3 in41.2 in
Row 2 Headroom38.2 in38.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.9 in53.9 in
Row 2 Legroom35.8 in35.6 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
15.9 ft322.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
15.952.7 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%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Satellite radio200Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Surround sound250No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
HD radio50Yes
Media drive, large15No
iPod integration100Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Harman/Kardon, 610W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested147564%
Total Not Requested84036%
Premium 2 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Power decklid350No
Headlight washers50No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested90060%
Total Not Requested60040%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed200No
Forward collision alert200Yes
Total Requested130087%
Total Not Requested20013%

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%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Satellite radio200Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Surround sound250No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
HD radio50Yes
Media drive, large15No
iPod integration100Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Harman/Kardon, 610W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested147556%
Total Not Requested114044%
Premium 2 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Power decklid350No
Headlight washers50No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested90060%
Total Not Requested60040%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed200No
Forward collision alert200Yes
Total Requested130087%
Total Not Requested20013%

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 key250Yes
Total Requested90062%
Total Not Requested55038%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed200No
Forward collision alert200Yes
Total Requested130087%
Total Not Requested20013%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI Autobahn

Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Total Requested650100%
Total Not Requested00%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Parking guidance system - active500No
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane departure prevention system, steering-based200No
Rear cross-traffic collision intervention100No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Total Requested185063%
Total Not Requested110037%

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