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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: $31,790

Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI   
Difference: $33,575

Lowest Total Invoice: $30,550

Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI   
Difference: $30,301

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201120132013
ModelE-ClassGolf / GTIGolf / GTI
TrimE350GTIR
Body4dr Wagon4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $56,200 $24,795 $34,795
Base Invoice $52,266 $23,803 $33,403
Premium 1 Package 3,500    
Premium 2 Package 2,450    
Sport Package 0    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720    
Leather seating surfaces 1,620    
Autobahn Package   6,200  
Sunroof and Navigation Package     1,720
Premium 1 Package 3,255    
Premium 2 Package 2,279    
Sport Package 0    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 669    
Leather seating surfaces 1,507    
Autobahn Package   5,952  
Sunroof and Navigation Package     1,651
Options (change) 8,290 6,200 1,720
Options (change) 7,710 5,952 1,651
Destination 875 795 795
Total Price $65,365 $31,790 $37,310
Total Invoice $60,851 $30,550 $35,849

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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: $24,380
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $21,741
Model Year201120132013
ModelE-ClassGolf / GTIGolf / GTI
TrimE350GTIR
Body4dr Wagon4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine268hp V6200hp I4256hp I4
TransmissionT7M6M6
DrivetrainAWDFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)610, 14300, 8300, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/40-18225/40-18225/40-18
Total Price$65,365$31,790$37,310
Adjustments for Features-9,1950-1,950
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$56,170$31,790$35,360
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$3,570
Total Invoice$60,851$30,550$35,849
Adjustments for Features-8,5600-1,874
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$52,291$30,550$33,975
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$3,425

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

Model Year201120132013
ModelE-ClassGolf / GTIGolf / GTI
TrimE350GTIR
Body4dr Wagon4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200  
6-speed manual $150$150
AWD$1700 $1700
FWD $0 
Accessories 
Power liftgate$350  
Remote window/roof operation$15  
Sunshades, second row$125  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250$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  
Driver drowsiness monitor$150  
Knee airbag, driver$75  
Obstacle detection, front$150  
Obstacle detection, rear$250  
Rearview camera$200  
Rollover sensor$50  
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50$50
Cargo area partition net$40  
Console with shifter $150$150
Console without shifter$150  
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25
Rear seat pass-through $100$100
Roof rails$250  
Storage compartment under front seat(s)$50  
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100  
Automatic climate control, front$200 $200
Dual-zone climate control$125 $125
Rain-sensing wipers$175  
Residual heat$50  
Variable intermittent wipers $75$75
Exterior 
Body kit$0 $0
Bodyside moldings$75  
Rear spoiler $200$200
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25
CD changer, in-dash$325  
CD player $125$125
DVD-compatible player$0  
HD radio$50  
Media drive$15  
Surround sound$250  
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200  
Traffic information$25  
Voice control for nav and audio$100  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25  
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75  
Auto-dimming headlights$200  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150  
Automatic headlights$125  
Fog light, rear$100  
Fog lights $125 
Headlight washers$50 $50
Interior ambient lighting$150  
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim $100$100
Folding third row seats$600  
Leather door panel trim$250  
Manual height adjuster, driver seat $50$50
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat $50$50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50$50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50$50
Memory system, driver seat$200  
Memory system, passenger seat$150  
Metal pedals $75$75
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 tilt adjuster, driver seat$100  
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100  
Rear-facing third row seats$0  
Wood trim$300  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - mechanical$100  
Rear air springs, auto-leveling$350  
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100  
Total Value of Features$10,845$1,650$3,600
Value of Feature Adjustments$9,195$0$1,950
Value of Feature Adjustments-8,5600-1,874

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

Model Year20112013
ModelE-ClassGolf / GTI
Body4dr Wagon4dr Hatch
Wheelbase113.2 in101.5 in
Length192.7 in165.4 in
Width73.0 in70.3 in
Height58.9 in58.3 in
Curb Weight4,060 lb.2,969 lb.
Fuel Capacity21.1 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.3 in39.3 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.8 in54.7 in
Row 1 Legroom41.3 in41.2 in
Row 2 Headroom39.8 in38.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.8 in52.8 in
Row 2 Legroom36.0 in35.5 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
20.5 ft315.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
69.0 ft346.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz E-Class E350

Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshades, second row125No
Navigation system600Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Surround sound250No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
HD radio50No
Media drive, large15No
iPod integration100Yes
Harman/Kardon, 610W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested110055%
Total Not Requested91545%
Premium 2 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested95083%
Total Not Requested20017%
Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Body kit0Yes
245/40ZR18 tires200No
Total Requested25056%
Total Not Requested20044%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI

Autobahn Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Dynaudio, 300W, 8 speakers350No
Navigation system600Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
HD radio50No
SD Card slot25Yes
Total Requested345085%
Total Not Requested60015%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Golf / GTI R

Sunroof and Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Dynaudio, 300W, 8 speakers350No
Total Requested175083%
Total Not Requested35017%

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