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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: $32,935

Volkswagen Golf / GTI 1.8T SEL   
Difference: $36,435

Lowest Total Invoice: $31,372

Volkswagen Golf / GTI 1.8T SEL   
Difference: $33,208

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201420142016
ModelE-ClassE-ClassGolf / GTI
TrimE350E63 AMG S1.8T SEL
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Base Price $58,600 $102,370 $29,385
Base Invoice $54,498 $95,204 $28,210
Premium 1 Package 3,500    
Driver Assistance Package 2,800 2,800 1,495
Obstacle detection, rear 970    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720    
Proximity key 650    
Panoramic sunroof 1,090    
AC power outlet 115    
Parking Assist Package   1,290  
Lighting Package     995
Door sill trim plates     240
Premium 1 Package 3,255    
Driver Assistance Package 2,604 2,604 1,286
Obstacle detection, rear 902    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 670    
Proximity key 605    
Panoramic sunroof 1,014    
AC power outlet 107    
Parking Assist Package   1,200  
Lighting Package     856
Door sill trim plates     200
Options (change) 9,845 4,090 2,730
Options (change) 9,157 3,804 2,342
Destination 925 925 820
Total Price $69,370 $107,385 $32,935
Total Invoice $64,580 $99,933 $31,372

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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: $30,465
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $27,650
Model Year201420142016
ModelE-ClassE-ClassGolf / GTI
TrimE350E63 AMG S1.8T SEL
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Engine302hp V6577hp V8170hp I4
TransmissionT7T7T6
DrivetrainAWDAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)610, 14610, 14400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/45-17255/35-19225/40-18
Total Price$69,370$107,385$32,935
Adjustments for Features-5,970-9,8950
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$63,400$97,490$32,935
Cost Above Minimum$0$34,090$0
Total Invoice$64,580$99,933$31,372
Adjustments for Features-5,558-9,2080
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$59,022$90,725$31,372
Cost Above Minimum$0$31,703$0

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

Model Year201420142016
ModelE-ClassE-ClassGolf / GTI
TrimE350E63 AMG S1.8T SEL
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200$1200 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100
AWD$1700$1700 
FWD  $0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100 $100
Hands-free trunk or liftgate $100 
Power liftgate$350$350 
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 
Around view cameras $500 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200$200 
Blind spot collision prevention$150$150 
Collision preparation system, rear$100$100 
Cross-traffic collision intervention, rear  $100
Driver drowsiness monitor$150$150 
Lane departure prevention, steering-based  $200
Lane keeping assist$400$400 
Pedestrian detection$50$50 
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0$0 
Rearview camera$200 $200
Rollover sensor$50$50 
Secondary collision brake assist  $25
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100 
Vehicle health reports  $0
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment  $50
Cargo area partition net$40$40 
Console with shifter $150$150
Console without shifter$150  
Rear seat pass-through  $100
Storage compartment under front seat(s)$50$50 
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100 
Residual heat$50$50 
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential $300 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150$150 
Raised top speed limiter $0 
Exterior 
Body kit $0 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25
Painted brake calipers (optional) $0 
Rear spoiler $200$200
Infotainment 
Android Auto support  $100
Apple CarPlay support  $100
Aux input  $50
CD changer, in-dash$325$325 
CD player  $125
DVD-compatible player$0$0 
In-vehicle Internet$150$150 
Media drive$15$15 
Mirrorlink support  $0
Surround sound$250$250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25  
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75 
Auto-dimming headlights $200 
Chronometer $100 
Cornering lights $50 
Fog light, rear$100$100 
Fog lights  $125
Headlight washers $50 
LED headlights $1000 
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only$750  
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25 
Steering-linked fog lights  $50
Steering-linked headlights $150$150
Xenon HID headlights  $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Automatic seat bolsters, driver $300 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300 
Door sill trim plates$100 $100
Folding third row seats$600  
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200 
Leather door panel trim $250 
Leather seating surfaces $900 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 $150
Manual height adjuster, passenger 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 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150$150 
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, passenger seat$100$100 
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Rear-facing third row seats$0  
Synthetic leather seating surfaces$0 $0
Synthetic suede steering wheel $150 
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 
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade) $0 
Transmission 
Launch control $100 
Total Value of Features$10,220$14,145$4,250
Value of Feature Adjustments$5,970$9,895$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-5,558-9,2080

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

Model Year20142016
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
57.4 ft366.5 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz E-Class E350

Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshades, second row125No
Heated front seats200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Surround sound250No
Harman/Kardon, 610W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
In-vehicle Internet150No
App support0Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested112551%
Total Not Requested109049%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Collision preparation system, rear100No
Pedestrian detection50No
Lane keeping assist system400Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed200No
Blind spot intervention150No
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Total Requested180078%
Total Not Requested50022%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz E-Class E63 AMG S

Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Collision preparation system, rear100No
Pedestrian detection50No
Lane keeping assist system400Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed200No
Blind spot intervention150No
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Total Requested180078%
Total Not Requested50022%
Parking Assist Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Parking guidance system - active500Yes
Around view cameras300No
Total Requested90075%
Total Not Requested30025%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Golf / GTI 1.8T SEL

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 - active500Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane departure prevention system, steering-based200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Rear cross-traffic collision intervention100No
Total Requested285097%
Total Not Requested1003%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Total Requested650100%
Total Not Requested00%

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