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Mercedes-Benz G-Class vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Mercedes-Benz G-Class vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $31,440

Volkswagen Golf / GTI 1.8T SEL   
Difference: $57,635

Lowest Total Invoice: $30,086

Volkswagen Golf / GTI 1.8T SEL   
Difference: $52,815

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200820082016
ModelG-ClassG-ClassGolf / GTI
TrimG500G55 AMG1.8T SEL
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Base Price $88,200 $111,900 $29,385
Base Invoice $82,026 $104,067 $28,210
Lighting Package     995
Door sill trim plates     240
Lighting Package     856
Door sill trim plates     200
Options (change) 0 0 1,235
Options (change) 0 0 1,056
Destination 875 875 820
Total Price $89,075 $112,775 $31,440
Total Invoice $82,901 $104,942 $30,086

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Golf / GTI 1.8T SEL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $52,515
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $48,050
Model Year200820082016
ModelG-ClassG-ClassGolf / GTI
TrimG500G55 AMG1.8T SEL
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Engine292hp V8493hp V8170hp I4
TransmissionT7T5T6
DrivetrainAWD w/4LAWD w/4LFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 10?, 10400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)265/60-18285/55-18225/40-18
Total Price$89,075$112,775$31,440
Adjustments for Features-5,120-5,5450
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$83,955$107,230$31,440
Cost Above Minimum$0$23,275$0
Total Invoice$82,901$104,942$30,086
Adjustments for Features-4,765-5,1600
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$78,136$99,782$30,086
Cost Above Minimum$0$21,646$0

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

Model Year200820082016
ModelG-ClassG-ClassGolf / GTI
TrimG500G55 AMG1.8T SEL
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200  
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1000 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100
AWD w/low range$2200$2200 
FWD  $0
Accessories 
AC power outlet  $100
Heated steering wheel$100$100 
Proximity key  $250
Remote app  $25
Remote window/roof operation$15$15 
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
Front side airbags  $350
Full-size spare tire$225$225 
Knee airbag, driver  $75
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250 
Rollover sensor$50$50 
Secondary collision brake assist  $25
Temporary spare tire  $150
Vehicle health reports  $0
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment  $50
Rear seat pass-through  $100
Roof rails  $250
Climate Control 
Electrically heated windshield$250$250 
Residual heat$50$50 
Drivetrain 
Lockable center differential$150$150 
Lockable front differential$150$150 
Lockable rear differential$150$150 
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25
Brush guard $500 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275 
External spare tire shell$100$100 
Externally-mounted spare$0$0 
Panoramic sunroof  $1200
Rear bumper protector$40$40 
Rear spoiler  $200
Running boards$350$350 
Skid plates$150$150 
Sunroof$900$900 
Tow hook(s), front$40$40 
Tow hook(s), rear$25$25 
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75 
Infotainment 
Android Auto support  $100
App support  $0
Apple CarPlay support  $100
Audio controls on steering wheel  $125
Aux input  $50
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25
CD changer, remote$200$200 
HD radio  $50
Mirrorlink support  $0
MP3-compatible player  $50
Satellite radio  $200
SD Card slot  $25
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25
Surround sound$250$250 
Traffic + travel information  $25
USB port  $25
Voice control for nav and audio  $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150$150 
Cornering lights$50$50 
Fog light, rear$100$100 
Headlight washers$50$50 
Interior ambient lighting  $150
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25 
Steering-linked fog lights  $50
Steering-linked headlights  $150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row  $50
Door sill trim plates$100 $100
Heated second row seats$200$200 
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200 
Leather door panel trim$250$250 
Leather seating surfaces$900$900 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel  $150
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat  $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $50
Memory system, driver seat$200$200 
Memory system, passenger seat$150$150 
Metal pedals$75$75 
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 seatback bolsters, driver seat$100$100 
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Synthetic leather seating surfaces  $0
Wood trim$300$300 
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100
Total Value of Features$11,020$11,445$5,900
Value of Feature Adjustments$5,120$5,545$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-4,765-5,1600

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See a complete comparison of Mercedes-Benz G-Class vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI features.

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

Model Year20082016
ModelG-ClassGolf / GTI
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Wheelbase112.2 in103.5 in
Length185.6 in179.6 in
Width71.3 in70.8 in
Height77.8 in58.3 in
Curb Weight5,546 lb.3,064 lb.
Fuel Capacity25.4 gal.13.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom42.2 in38.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room53.7 in55.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room51.5 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom52.5 in41.2 in
Row 2 Headroom40.0 in38.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.3 in53.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.9 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom41.9 in35.6 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum		45.2 ft330.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		79.5 ft366.5 ft3

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See a complete comparison of Mercedes-Benz G-Class vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI specs.

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Golf / GTI 1.8T SEL

Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Total Requested50077%
Total Not Requested15023%

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