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Mercedes-Benz E-Class vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI Price Comparison (MSRP)The sticker prices, before adjusting for remaining feature differences. Usually these are the numbers you will see on the window stickers.
Models in short supply often sell at or even above these prices.
Models in short supply often sell at or even above these prices.
Mercedes-Benz E-Class vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI Invoice Comparison
Lowest Total Price: $30,515 Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI | |||
| Difference: $36,560 | |||
Lowest Total Invoice: $29,327 Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI | |||
| Difference: $33,115 | |||
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| Model Year | 2012 | 2012 | 2014 |
| Model | E-Class | E-Class | Golf / GTI |
| Trim | E350 | E63 AMG | GTI |
| Body | 4dr Wagon | 4dr Wagon | 4dr Hatch |
| Base Price | $57,150 | $91,500 | $25,095 |
| Base Invoice | $53,150 | $85,095 | $24,091 |
| Premium 1 Package | 3,500 | 2,120 | |
| Sport Package | 760 | ||
| Premium 2 Package | 2,450 | 2,000 | |
| Metallic paint (extra cost) | 720 | ||
| Leather seating surfaces | 1,620 | ||
| Driver's Edition | 4,600 | ||
| Premium 1 Package | 3,255 | 1,972 | |
| Sport Package | 707 | ||
| Premium 2 Package | 2,279 | 1,860 | |
| Metallic paint (extra cost) | 669 | ||
| Leather seating surfaces | 1,507 | ||
| Driver's Edition | 4,416 | ||
| Options (change) | 9,050 | 4,120 | 4,600 |
| Options (change) | 8,417 | 3,832 | 4,416 |
| Destination | 875 | 875 | 820 |
| Total Price | $67,075 | $96,495 | $30,515 |
| Total Invoice | $62,442 | $89,802 | $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: $27,065 | |||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $24,276 | |||
| Model Year | 2012 | 2012 | 2014 |
| Model | E-Class | E-Class | Golf / GTI |
| Trim | E350 | E63 AMG | GTI |
| Body | 4dr Wagon | 4dr Wagon | 4dr Hatch |
| Engine | 302hp V6 | 518hp V8 | 200hp I4 |
| Transmission | T7 | T7 | M6 |
| Drivetrain | AWD | RWD | FWD |
| EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway) | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG |
| Audio (watts, speakers) | 610, 14 | 610, 14 | ?, 8 |
| Tire (rear if not all the same) | 245/40-18 | 255/35-19 | 225/40-18 |
| Total Price | $67,075 | $96,495 | $30,515 |
| Adjustments for Features | -9,495 | -10,020 | 0 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Price | $57,580 | $86,475 | $30,515 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $28,895 | $0 |
| Total Invoice | $62,442 | $89,802 | $29,327 |
| Adjustments for Features | -8,839 | -9,325 | 0 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice | $53,603 | $80,477 | $29,327 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $26,874 | $0 |
Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz E-Class vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI
| Model Year | 2012 | 2012 | 2014 |
| Model | E-Class | E-Class | Golf / GTI |
| Trim | E350 | E63 AMG | GTI |
| Body | 4dr Wagon | 4dr Wagon | 4dr Hatch |
| Transmission and Drivetrain | |||
| 7-speed manually-shiftable automatic | $1200 | $1200 | |
| 6-speed manual | $150 | ||
| AWD | $1700 | ||
| RWD | $0 | ||
| FWD | $0 | ||
| Accessories | |||
| Power liftgate | $350 | $350 | |
| Proximity key | $250 | $250 | |
| 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 | |
| Driver drowsiness monitor | $150 | $150 | |
| Knee airbag, driver | $75 | $75 | |
| Obstacle detection, front | $150 | $150 | |
| Obstacle detection, rear | $250 | $250 | |
| Rearview camera | $200 | $200 | |
| Rollover sensor | $50 | $50 | |
| Cargo Management | |||
| Air-conditioned storage compartment | $50 | ||
| Cargo area partition net | $40 | $40 | |
| Console with shifter | $150 | $150 | |
| Console without shifter | $150 | ||
| Overhead sunglass holder | $25 | ||
| Rear seat pass-through | $100 | ||
| Roof rails | $250 | $250 | |
| Storage compartment under front seat(s) | $50 | $50 | |
| Climate Control | |||
| Automatic air recirculation | $100 | $100 | |
| Automatic climate control, front | $200 | $200 | |
| Dual-zone climate control | $125 | $125 | |
| Rain-sensing wipers | $175 | $175 | |
| Residual heat | $50 | $50 | |
| Variable intermittent wipers | $75 | ||
| Engine / Motor | |||
| Automatic start / stop | $150 | ||
| Exterior | |||
| Body kit | $0 | $0 | |
| Bodyside moldings | $75 | ||
| Panoramic sunroof | $1200 | ||
| Rear spoiler | $200 | $200 | |
| Sunroof | $900 | $900 | |
| Infotainment | |||
| CD changer, in-dash | $325 | $325 | |
| CD player | $125 | ||
| DVD-compatible player | $0 | $0 | |
| HD radio | $50 | $50 | |
| Media drive | $15 | $15 | |
| SD Card slot | $25 | $25 | |
| Surround sound | $250 | $250 | |
| Telematics service, such as OnStar | $200 | $200 | |
| Traffic information | $25 | $25 | |
| Voice control for nav and audio | $100 | $100 | |
| Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors | |||
| Analog clock | $25 | ||
| Auto-dimming driver-side mirror | $75 | $75 | |
| Auto-dimming headlights | $200 | $200 | |
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | $150 | $150 | |
| Automatic headlights | $125 | $125 | |
| Chronometer | $100 | ||
| Fog light, rear | $100 | $100 | |
| Fog lights | $125 | ||
| Headlight washers | $50 | $50 | |
| Interior ambient lighting | $150 | $150 | |
| Mirror tilt-down in reverse | $25 | $25 | |
| Seats and Interior Trim | |||
| Aluminum trim | $100 | ||
| Automatic seat bolsters, driver | $300 | ||
| Cooled or ventilated front seats | $300 | ||
| Folding third row seats | $600 | $600 | |
| Leather door panel trim | $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 | |
| Memory system, passenger seat | $150 | $150 | |
| Metal pedals | $75 | $75 | |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat | $150 | $150 | |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | $150 | $150 | |
| Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat | $100 | $100 | |
| 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, driver seat | $100 | $100 | |
| Power height adjuster, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | |
| Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat | $100 | ||
| Power tilt adjuster, driver seat | $100 | $100 | |
| Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | |
| Rear-facing third row seats | $0 | $0 | |
| Wood trim | $300 | $300 | |
| Suspension, Wheels, and Tires | |||
| Adaptive dampers - electrical | $500 | ||
| Adaptive dampers - mechanical | $100 | ||
| Electronic systems calibration selector | $200 | ||
| Performance steering system (optional) | $0 | ||
| Rear air springs, auto-leveling | $350 | $350 | |
| Transmission | |||
| Launch control | $100 | ||
| Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls | $100 | $100 | |
| Total Value of Features | $12,020 | $12,545 | $2,525 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | $9,495 | $10,020 | $0 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | -8,839 | -9,325 | 0 |
Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz E-Class vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI
| Model Year | 2012 | 2014 |
| Model | E-Class | Golf / GTI |
| Body | 4dr Wagon | 4dr Hatch |
| Wheelbase | 113.2 in | 101.5 in |
| Length | 192.7 in | 165.4 in |
| Width | 73.0 in | 70.3 in |
| Height | 58.9 in | 58.3 in |
| Curb Weight | 4,060 lb. | 2,969 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 21.1 gal. | 14.5 gal. |
| Row 1 Headroom | 38.3 in | 39.3 in |
| Row 1 Shoulder Room | 57.8 in | 54.7 in |
| Row 1 Legroom | 41.3 in | 41.2 in |
| Row 2 Headroom | 39.8 in | 38.5 in |
| Row 2 Shoulder Room | 56.8 in | 52.8 in |
| Row 2 Legroom | 36.0 in | 35.5 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 20.5 ft3 | 15.0 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 57.4 ft3 | 46.0 ft3 |
Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz E-Class E350
| Premium 1 Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Sunshades, second row | 125 | No |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | No |
| Traffic information | 25 | No |
| Media drive, large | 15 | No |
| Harman/Kardon, 610W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer) | 350 | No |
| Heated front seats | 200 | Yes |
| Satellite radio | 200 | Yes |
| Surround sound | 250 | No |
| HD radio | 50 | No |
| iPod integration | 100 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 1100 | 55% |
| Total Not Requested | 915 | 45% |
| Sport Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Sport suspension (upgrade) | 250 | Yes |
| Body kit | 0 | No |
| 245/40ZR18 tires | 200 | No |
| Total Requested | 250 | 56% |
| Total Not Requested | 200 | 44% |
| Premium 2 Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Steering-linked headlights | 150 | Yes |
| Xenon HID headlights | 500 | Yes |
| Headlight washers | 50 | No |
| Auto-dimming headlights | 200 | No |
| Proximity key | 250 | No |
| Total Requested | 650 | 57% |
| Total Not Requested | 500 | 43% |
Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz E-Class E63 AMG
| Premium 2 Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Steering-linked headlights | 150 | Yes |
| Xenon HID headlights | 500 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming headlights | 200 | No |
| Proximity key | 250 | No |
| Total Requested | 650 | 59% |
| Total Not Requested | 450 | 41% |
| Premium 1 Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Sunshades, second row | 125 | No |
| Cooled or ventilated front seats | 300 | No |
| Automatic seat bolsters, driver | 200 | No |
| Massage, driver seat | 100 | No |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | No |
| Traffic information | 25 | No |
| Media drive, large | 15 | No |
| Total Requested | 600 | 41% |
| Total Not Requested | 865 | 59% |
Option Package Details
Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI
| Driver's Edition | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| Leather seating surfaces | 900 | Yes |
| Sunroof | 900 | Yes |
| Steering-linked headlights | 150 | Yes |
| Xenon HID headlights | 500 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 3050 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
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