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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: $35,905

Lowest Total Invoice: $30,645

Volkswagen Golf / GTI 1.8T SEL   
Difference: $32,661

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2016201620152015
ModelE-ClassE-ClassGolf / GTIGolf / GTI
TrimE350AMG E63 S1.8T SELTDI SEL
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Base Price $59,900 $104,300 $29,345 $30,345
Base Invoice $55,707 $96,999 $28,171 $29,131
Premium 1 Package 3,530      
KEYLESS-GO Package 750      
Parktronic Package 970      
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 3,283      
KEYLESS-GO Package 698      
Parktronic Package 902      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 670      
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) 7,175 0 1,930 1,930
Options (change) 6,674 0 1,654 1,654
Destination 925 925 820 820
Total Price $68,000 $105,225 $32,095 $33,095
Total Invoice $63,306 $97,924 $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: $29,285
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $26,523
Model Year2016201620152015
ModelE-ClassE-ClassGolf / GTIGolf / GTI
TrimE350AMG E63 S1.8T SELTDI SEL
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Engine302hp V6577hp V8170hp I4150hp I4 D
TransmissionT7T7T6M6
DrivetrainAWDAWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)610, 14610, 14400, 9400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/45-17255/35-19225/40-18225/40-18
Total Price$68,000$105,225$32,095$33,095
Adjustments for Features-7,670-12,070-1,0500
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$60,330$93,155$31,045$33,095
Cost Above Minimum$0$32,825$0$2,050
Total Invoice$63,306$97,924$30,645$31,605
Adjustments for Features-7,141-11,233-1,0030
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$56,165$86,691$29,642$31,605
Cost Above Minimum$0$30,526$0$1,963

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

Model Year2016201620152015
ModelE-ClassE-ClassGolf / GTIGolf / GTI
TrimE350AMG E63 S1.8T SELTDI SEL
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200$1200  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100 
6-speed manual   $150
AWD$1700$1700  
FWD  $0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100 $100$100
Hands-free trunk or liftgate$100$100  
Power liftgate$350$350  
Remote window/roof operation$15$15  
Semi-automated parking system$500$500  
Sunshades, second row$125$125  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250$250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350  
Universal garage door opener$100$100  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200$200  
Automatic braking, low-speed$200$200  
Driver drowsiness monitor$150$150  
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0$0  
Rollover sensor$50$50  
Secondary collision brake assist  $25$25
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100  
Vehicle health reports  $0$0
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment  $50$50
Cargo area partition net$40$40  
Console with shifter $150$150$150
Console without shifter$150   
Rear seat pass-through  $100$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$25
Painted brake calipers (optional) $0  
Rear spoiler $200$200$200
Infotainment 
App support$0$0  
DVD-compatible player$0$0  
In-vehicle Internet$150$150  
iPod integration  $100$100
Media drive$15$15  
Navigation map updates, three years$0$0  
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25  
Surround sound$250$250  
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200$200
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225  
Traffic + travel information$25$25  
Traffic information  $25$25
USB port$25$25  
Wi-Fi hotspot$50$50  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25   
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75  
Auto-dimming headlights $200  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150$150  
Chronometer $100  
Cornering lights $50  
Fog light, rear$100$100  
Fog lights  $125$125
Headlight washers $50  
Interior ambient lighting  $150$150
Interior ambient lighting, configurable$150$150  
LED headlights $1000  
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only$750   
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25  
Power-folding mirrors$50$50  
Steering-linked fog lights  $50$50
Steering-linked headlights $150$150$150
Xenon HID headlights  $500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Automatic seat bolsters, driver $300  
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300  
Door sill trim plates$100 $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$150
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat  $50$50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $50$50
Massage, driver seat $100  
Memory system, driver seat$200$200  
Memory system, passenger seat$150$150  
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$0
Synthetic suede headliner $650  
Synthetic suede steering wheel $150  
Upholstered instrument panel $300  
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  
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100$100 
Total Value of Features$10,370$14,770$3,750$2,700
Value of Feature Adjustments$7,670$12,070$1,050$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-7,141-11,233-1,0030

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

Model Year20162015
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
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Heated front seats200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Surround sound250No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Harman/Kardon, 610W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
In-vehicle Internet150No
App support0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested112553%
Total Not Requested99047%
KEYLESS-GO Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Proximity key250Yes
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested25071%
Total Not Requested10029%
Parktronic Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Parking guidance system - active500No
Total Requested40044%
Total Not Requested50056%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Golf / GTI 1.8T SEL

Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Total Requested600100%
Total Not Requested00%
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 warning200Yes
Total Requested600100%
Total Not Requested00%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Total Requested650100%
Total Not Requested00%

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