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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: $30,515

Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI   
Difference: $74,360

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,327

Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI   
Difference: $68,268

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201020102014
ModelG-ClassG-ClassGolf / GTI
TrimG550G55 AMGGTI
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Base Price $104,000 $122,700 $25,095
Base Invoice $96,720 $114,111 $24,091
Driver's Edition     4,600
Driver's Edition     4,416
Options (change) 0 0 4,600
Options (change) 0 0 4,416
Destination 875 875 820
Total Price $104,875 $123,575 $30,515
Total Invoice $97,595 $114,986 $29,327

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $64,475
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $59,069
Model Year201020102014
ModelG-ClassG-ClassGolf / GTI
TrimG550G55 AMGGTI
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Engine382hp V8500hp V8200hp I4
TransmissionT7T5M6
DrivetrainAWD w/4LAWD w/4LFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)610, 12610, 12?, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)265/60-18275/55-19225/40-18
Total Price$104,875$123,575$30,515
Adjustments for Features-9,885-9,7850
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$94,990$113,790$30,515
Cost Above Minimum$0$18,800$0
Total Invoice$97,595$114,986$29,327
Adjustments for Features-9,199-9,1050
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$88,396$105,881$29,327
Cost Above Minimum$0$17,485$0

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

Model Year201020102014
ModelG-ClassG-ClassGolf / GTI
TrimG550G55 AMGGTI
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200  
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1000 
6-speed manual  $150
AWD w/low range$2200$2200 
FWD  $0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel$100$100 
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 
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250 
Rearview camera$200$200 
Rollover sensor$50$50 
Temporary spare tire  $150
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment  $50
Overhead sunglass holder  $25
Rear seat pass-through  $100
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200$200 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125 
Electrically heated windshield$250$250 
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175 
Residual heat$50$50 
Variable intermittent wipers  $75
Drivetrain 
Lockable center differential$150$150 
Lockable front differential$150$150 
Lockable rear differential$150$150 
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25
Chrome brush guard$750$750 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275 
External spare tire shell$100$100 
Externally-mounted spare$0$0 
Rear bumper protector$40$40 
Rear spoiler  $200
Running boards$350$350 
Skid plates$150$150 
Tow hook(s), front$40$40 
Tow hook(s), rear$25$25 
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75 
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25
CD changer, in-dash$325$325 
CD player  $125
DVD-compatible player$0$0 
HD radio$50$50 
Media drive$15$15 
Satellite radio  $200
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 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150$150 
Automatic headlights$125$125 
Cornering lights$50$50 
Fog light, rear$100$100 
Headlight washers$50$50 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25 
Steering-linked headlights  $150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim  $100
Center armrest(s), second row  $50
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300$300 
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-wrapped steering wheel  $150
Manual height adjuster, driver seat  $50
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat  $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $50
Memory system, driver seat$200$200 
Memory system, passenger seat$150$150 
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 seatback bolsters, driver seat$100$100 
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat$100$100 
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Wood trim$300$300 
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0$0
Total Value of Features$12,360$12,260$2,475
Value of Feature Adjustments$9,885$9,785$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-9,199-9,1050

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

Model Year20102014
ModelG-ClassGolf / GTI
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Wheelbase112.2 in101.5 in
Length184.5 in165.4 in
Width71.8 in70.3 in
Height76.0 in58.3 in
Curb Weight5,511 lb.2,969 lb.
Fuel Capacity25.4 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom42.2 in39.3 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room53.7 in54.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room51.5 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom52.5 in41.2 in
Row 2 Headroom40.0 in38.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.3 in52.8 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.9 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom41.9 in35.5 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
45.2 ft315.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
79.5 ft346.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI

Driver's Edition
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Total Requested290095%
Total Not Requested1505%

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