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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: $31,095

Volkswagen Golf / GTI SEL   
Difference: $37,415

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201820182018
ModelE-ClassE-ClassGolf / GTI
TrimE400AMG E63 SSEL
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Base Price $63,050 $106,950 $30,245
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720 720  
Panoramic sunroof 1,000    
AC power outlet 115 115  
Satellite radio 460    
Blind spot warning system 550    
Leather seating surfaces 1,620    
Front sport buckets   2,500  
Wood trim   0  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 670 670  
Panoramic sunroof 930    
AC power outlet 107 107  
Satellite radio 428    
Blind spot warning system 512    
Leather seating surfaces 1,507    
Front sport buckets   2,325  
Wood trim   0  
Options (change) 4,465 3,335 0
Options (change) 4,154 3,102 0
Destination 995 995 850
Total Price $68,510 $111,280 $31,095

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Golf / GTI SEL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $31,970
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $57,866
Model Year201820182018
ModelE-ClassE-ClassGolf / GTI
TrimE400AMG E63 SSEL
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Engine329hp V6603hp V8170hp I4
TransmissionT9T9T6
DrivetrainAWDAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 8590, 13400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/45-18265/35-20225/45-17
Total Price$68,510$111,280$31,095
Adjustments for Features-5,445-9,8700
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$63,065$101,410$31,095
Cost Above Minimum$0$38,345$0

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

Model Year201820182018
ModelE-ClassE-ClassGolf / GTI
TrimE400AMG E63 SSEL
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Transmission and Drivetrain 
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1400$1400 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100
AWD$1700$1700 
FWD  $0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control  $600
Cruise control$150$150 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate $100 
Power liftgate$350$350 
Proximity key $250$250
Remote climate control$25$25 
Remote start via app$75$75 
Remote window/roof operation$15$15 
Semi-automated parking system $500 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350 
Universal garage door opener$100$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 $0
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200$200 
Cross-traffic collision intervention, rear  $100
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100$100
Drift mode $0 
Driver drowsiness monitor$150$150 
Obstacle detection, front $150 
Obstacle detection, rear $250 
Pedestrian detection$50$50 
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0$0 
Rollover sensor$50$50 
Secondary collision brake assist  $25
Temporary spare tire  $150
Tires, run-flat$150$150 
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100$100 
Vehicle health reports  $0
Vehicle-to-X (V2X) communication$0$0 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment  $50
Cargo area partition net$40$40 
Console with shifter  $150
Console without shifter$150$150 
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25 
Rear seat pass-through  $100
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100 
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential $300 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150$150 
Raised top speed limiter $0 
Exterior 
Body kit $0 
Painted brake calipers (optional) $0 
Rear spoiler $200$200
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0$0 
Aux input  $50
CD player  $125
In-vehicle Internet$150$150 
Larger infotainment display  $0
Media drive$15$15 
Mirrorlink support  $0
MP3-compatible player  $50
Navigation map updates, three years$0$0 
Near-field communications (NFC) $25 
SD Card slot$25$25 
Surround sound $250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225 
Wi-Fi hotspot$50$50 
Wireless charging station $75 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25  
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75 
Boost gauge $75 
Chronometer $100 
Compass  $0
Fog light, rear$100$100 
Fog lights  $125
Interior ambient lighting  $150
Interior ambient lighting, configurable$150$150 
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display $250 
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only$750$750 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25 
Power-folding mirrors$50$50 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300 
Door sill trim plates$100  
Folding third row seats$600  
Heated front seats $200$200
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200 
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $50
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 headrest height adjuster, driver seat$50  
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat$50  
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat $100 
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat $100 
Power thigh bolsters, driver seat $100 
Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat $100 
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Rear-facing third row seats$0  
Upholstered instrument panel $300 
Wood trim$300$300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500 
Adaptive dampers - mechanical$100  
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable $1000 
Crosswind stabilization$50$50 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200 
Rear air springs, auto-leveling$350  
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade) $0 
Transmission 
Launch control $100 
Total Value of Features$9,470$13,895$4,025
Value of Feature Adjustments$5,445$9,870$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-5,070-9,1850

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

Model Year20182018
ModelE-ClassGolf / GTI
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Wheelbase115.7 in103.5 in
Length194.2 in179.8 in
Width73.7 in70.8 in
Height57.7 in58.3 in
Curb Weight4,300 lb.3,054 lb.
Fuel Capacity21.1 gal.13.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.5 in38.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.8 in55.9 in
Row 1 Legroom41.5 in41.2 in
Row 2 Headroom39.6 in38.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.1 in53.9 in
Row 2 Legroom35.8 in35.6 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
35.0 ft330.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
64.3 ft366.5 ft3

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