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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: $32,095

Volkswagen Golf / GTI 1.8T SEL   
Difference: $32,855

Lowest Total Invoice: $30,645

Volkswagen Golf / GTI 1.8T SEL   
Difference: $29,820

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201120152015
ModelE-ClassGolf / GTIGolf / GTI
TrimE3501.8T SELTDI SEL
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Base Price $56,200 $29,345 $30,345
Base Invoice $52,266 $28,171 $29,131
Premium 1 Package 3,500    
Premium 2 Package 2,450    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720    
AC power outlet 115    
Panoramic sunroof 1,090    
Driver Assistance Package   695 695
Lighting Package   995 995
Door sill trim plates   240 240
Premium 1 Package 3,255    
Premium 2 Package 2,279    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 669    
AC power outlet 107    
Panoramic sunroof 1,014    
Driver Assistance Package   598 598
Lighting Package   856 856
Door sill trim plates   200 200
Options (change) 7,875 1,930 1,930
Options (change) 7,324 1,654 1,654
Destination 875 820 820
Total Price $64,950 $32,095 $33,095
Total Invoice $60,465 $30,645 $31,605

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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: $27,360
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $24,730
Model Year201120152015
ModelE-ClassGolf / GTIGolf / GTI
TrimE3501.8T SELTDI SEL
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Engine268hp V6170hp I4150hp I4 D
TransmissionT7T6M6
DrivetrainAWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)610, 14400, 9400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/45-17225/40-18225/40-18
Total Price$64,950$32,095$33,095
Adjustments for Features-6,545-1,0500
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$58,405$31,045$33,095
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,050
Total Invoice$60,465$30,645$31,605
Adjustments for Features-6,093-1,0030
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$54,372$29,642$31,605
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,963

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

Model Year201120152015
ModelE-ClassGolf / GTIGolf / GTI
TrimE3501.8T SELTDI SEL
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100 
6-speed manual  $150
AWD$1700  
FWD $0$0
Accessories 
Power liftgate$350  
Remote app $25$25
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  
Forward collision warning $200$200
Rollover sensor$50  
Secondary collision brake assist $25$25
Vehicle health reports $0$0
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50$50
Cargo area partition net$40  
Console with shifter $150$150
Console without shifter$150  
Rear seat pass-through $100$100
Storage compartment under front seat(s)$50  
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100  
Residual heat$50  
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75  
Rear spoiler $200$200
Infotainment 
Aux input$50  
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25
CD changer, in-dash$325  
CD player $125$125
DVD-compatible player$0  
Media drive$15  
Surround sound$250  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25  
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75  
Auto-dimming headlights$200  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150  
Fog light, rear$100  
Fog lights $125$125
Headlight washers$50  
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25  
Steering-linked fog lights $50$50
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding third row seats$600  
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat $50$50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50$50
Memory system, driver seat$200  
Memory system, passenger seat$150  
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  
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$100 
Total Value of Features$8,120$2,625$1,575
Value of Feature Adjustments$6,545$1,050$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-6,093-1,0030

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

Model Year20112015
ModelE-ClassGolf / GTI
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Wheelbase113.2 in103.5 in
Length192.7 in179.6 in
Width73.0 in70.8 in
Height58.9 in58.3 in
Curb Weight4,060 lb.3,064 lb.
Fuel Capacity21.1 gal.13.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.3 in38.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.8 in55.9 in
Row 1 Legroom41.3 in41.2 in
Row 2 Headroom39.8 in38.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.8 in53.9 in
Row 2 Legroom36.0 in35.6 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
20.5 ft330.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
69.0 ft366.5 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz E-Class E350

Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshades, second row125No
Satellite radio200Yes
Surround sound250No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
HD radio50Yes
Media drive, large15No
iPod integration100Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Harman/Kardon, 610W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested127563%
Total Not Requested74037%
Premium 2 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested90078%
Total Not Requested25022%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Golf / GTI 1.8T SEL

Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Forward collision warning200No
Total Requested40067%
Total Not Requested20033%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Total Requested650100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Golf / GTI TDI SEL

Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Forward collision warning200No
Total Requested40067%
Total Not Requested20033%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Total Requested650100%
Total Not Requested00%

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