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Mercedes-Benz GL vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI Price Comparison (MSRP)The sticker prices, before adjusting for remaining feature differences. Usually these are the numbers you will see on the window stickers.
Models in short supply often sell at or even above these prices.
Models in short supply often sell at or even above these prices.
Mercedes-Benz GL vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI Invoice Comparison
Lowest Total Price: $32,095 Volkswagen Golf / GTI 1.8T SEL | ||||
| Difference: $35,985 | ||||
Lowest Total Invoice: $30,645 Volkswagen Golf / GTI 1.8T SEL | ||||
| Difference: $32,730 | ||||
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| Model Year | 2008 | 2008 | 2015 | 2015 |
| Model | GL | GL | Golf / GTI | Golf / GTI |
| Trim | GL450 / GL320 | GL550 | 1.8T SEL | TDI SEL |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 4dr Wagon | 4dr Wagon |
| Base Price | $55,900 | $77,375 | $29,345 | $30,345 |
| Base Invoice | $51,987 | $71,959 | $28,171 | $29,131 |
| Premium II Package | 8,600 | |||
| Metallic paint (extra cost) | 710 | |||
| iPod integration | 375 | 375 | ||
| Proximity key | 1,110 | 1,110 | ||
| Voice control for nav and audio | 510 | |||
| Driver Assistance Package | 695 | 695 | ||
| Lighting Package | 995 | 995 | ||
| Door sill trim plates | 240 | 240 | ||
| Premium II Package | 7,998 | |||
| Metallic paint (extra cost) | 660 | |||
| iPod integration | 349 | 349 | ||
| Proximity key | 1,032 | 1,032 | ||
| Voice control for nav and audio | 474 | |||
| Driver Assistance Package | 598 | 598 | ||
| Lighting Package | 856 | 856 | ||
| Door sill trim plates | 200 | 200 | ||
| Options (change) | 11,305 | 1,485 | 1,930 | 1,930 |
| Options (change) | 10,513 | 1,381 | 1,654 | 1,654 |
| Destination | 875 | 875 | 820 | 820 |
| Total Price | $68,080 | $79,735 | $32,095 | $33,095 |
| Total Invoice | $63,375 | $74,215 | $30,645 | $31,605 |
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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mercedes-Benz GL vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI
| Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Golf / GTI 1.8T SEL | ||||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $28,565 | ||||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $25,848 | ||||
| Model Year | 2008 | 2008 | 2015 | 2015 |
| Model | GL | GL | Golf / GTI | Golf / GTI |
| Trim | GL450 / GL320 | GL550 | 1.8T SEL | TDI SEL |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 4dr Wagon | 4dr Wagon |
| Engine | 335hp V8 | 382hp V8 | 170hp I4 | 150hp I4 D |
| Transmission | T7 | T7 | T6 | M6 |
| Drivetrain | AWD | AWD | FWD | FWD |
| EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway) | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG |
| Audio (watts, speakers) | 440, 12 | 440, 12 | 400, 9 | 400, 9 |
| Tire (rear if not all the same) | 265/60-18 | 295/40-21 | 225/40-18 | 225/40-18 |
| Total Price | $68,080 | $79,735 | $32,095 | $33,095 |
| Adjustments for Features | -8,470 | -11,945 | -1,050 | 0 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Price | $59,610 | $67,790 | $31,045 | $33,095 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $8,180 | $0 | $2,050 |
| Total Invoice | $63,375 | $74,215 | $30,645 | $31,605 |
| Adjustments for Features | -7,885 | -11,118 | -1,003 | 0 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice | $55,490 | $63,097 | $29,642 | $31,605 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $7,607 | $0 | $1,963 |
Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz GL vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI
| Model Year | 2008 | 2008 | 2015 | 2015 |
| Model | GL | GL | Golf / GTI | Golf / GTI |
| Trim | GL450 / GL320 | GL550 | 1.8T SEL | TDI SEL |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 4dr Wagon | 4dr 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 | ||
| Power flip-out rear side windows | $125 | $125 | ||
| Power liftgate | $350 | $350 | ||
| Remote app | $25 | $25 | ||
| Remote window/roof operation | $15 | $15 | ||
| 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 | ||||
| Forward collision warning | $200 | $200 | ||
| Hill descent control | $250 | $250 | ||
| Knee airbag, driver | $75 | $75 | ||
| Rear side airbags | $300 | $300 | ||
| Rollover sensor | $50 | $50 | ||
| Secondary collision brake assist | $25 | $25 | ||
| Side curtain airbags | $350 | $350 | ||
| Side curtain airbags, three rows | $500 | $500 | ||
| Trailer sway control | $25 | $25 | ||
| Vehicle health reports | $0 | $0 | ||
| Cargo Management | ||||
| Air-conditioned storage compartment | $50 | $50 | ||
| Cargo area partition net | $40 | $40 | ||
| Console with shifter | $150 | $150 | ||
| Console without shifter | $150 | $150 | ||
| Rear seat pass-through | $100 | $100 | ||
| Roof rack | $300 | |||
| Roof rails | $250 | $250 | $250 | |
| Climate Control | ||||
| Rear air vents | $100 | $100 | ||
| Rear air vents with automatic controls | $250 | $250 | ||
| Rear HVAC unit | $400 | $400 | ||
| Residual heat | $50 | $50 | ||
| Exterior | ||||
| Bodyside moldings | $75 | $75 | ||
| Deep-tinted rear windows | $275 | $275 | ||
| Glass roof panel(s) | $300 | $300 | ||
| Panoramic sunroof | $1200 | $1200 | ||
| Rear bumper protector | $40 | $40 | ||
| Rear spoiler | $200 | $200 | ||
| Running boards | $350 | |||
| Skid plates | $150 | |||
| Sunroof | $900 | $900 | ||
| Wheel-lip moldings | $75 | |||
| Infotainment | ||||
| Bluetooth audio streaming | $25 | $25 | ||
| CD changer, remote | $200 | $200 | ||
| HD radio | $50 | $50 | ||
| Rear seat audio controls | $25 | $25 | ||
| SD Card slot | $25 | $25 | ||
| Surround sound | $250 | $250 | ||
| Traffic information | $25 | $25 | ||
| Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors | ||||
| Analog clock | $25 | $25 | ||
| 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 | $150 | $150 | |
| Mirror tilt-down in reverse | $25 | $25 | ||
| Power-folding mirrors | $50 | $50 | ||
| Steering-linked fog lights | $50 | $50 | ||
| Seats and Interior Trim | ||||
| Heated second row seats | $200 | |||
| Leather door panel trim | $250 | |||
| Leather seating surfaces | $900 | |||
| Leather seating surfaces, third-row seats | $200 | |||
| Leather-wrapped steering wheel | $150 | $150 | $150 | |
| Manual height adjuster, passenger seat | $50 | $50 | ||
| Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat | $50 | |||
| Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | $50 | $50 | ||
| Manual recliner, second row seats | $75 | $75 | ||
| Memory system, driver seat | $200 | $200 | ||
| Memory system, passenger seat | $150 | $150 | ||
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat | $150 | $150 | $150 | |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | $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 seatback bolsters, driver seat | $100 | |||
| Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat | $100 | |||
| Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat | $100 | |||
| Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat | $100 | |||
| Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | ||
| Power-folding third row seats | $1000 | $1000 | ||
| Synthetic leather seating surfaces | $0 | $0 | $0 | |
| Upholstered instrument panel | $300 | $300 | ||
| Wood trim | $300 | $300 | ||
| Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel | $150 | |||
| Suspension, Wheels, and Tires | ||||
| Adaptive dampers - electrical | $500 | |||
| Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable | $1000 | $1000 | ||
| Transmission | ||||
| Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Total Value of Features | $12,420 | $15,895 | $5,000 | $3,950 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | $8,470 | $11,945 | $1,050 | $0 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | -7,885 | -11,118 | -1,003 | 0 |
Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz GL vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI
| Model Year | 2008 | 2015 |
| Model | GL | Golf / GTI |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr Wagon |
| Wheelbase | 121.1 in | 103.5 in |
| Length | 200.6 in | 179.6 in |
| Width | 76.0 in | 70.8 in |
| Height | 72.4 in | 58.3 in |
| Curb Weight | 5,281 lb. | 3,064 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 26.0 gal. | 13.2 gal. |
| Row 1 Headroom | 40.1 in | 38.6 in |
| Row 1 Shoulder Room | 58.3 in | 55.9 in |
| Row 1 Legroom | 40.3 in | 41.2 in |
| Row 2 Headroom | 40.6 in | 38.6 in |
| Row 2 Shoulder Room | 58.9 in | 53.9 in |
| Row 2 Legroom | 39.5 in | 35.6 in |
| Row 3 Headroom | 38.2 in | 0.0 in |
| Row 3 Shoulder Room | 50.5 in | 0.0 in |
| Row 3 Legroom | 34.2 in | 0.0 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 14.3 ft3 | 30.4 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 43.8 ft3 | 30.4 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 83.3 ft3 | 66.5 ft3 |
Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz GL GL450 / GL320
| Premium II Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Steering-linked headlights | 150 | Yes |
| Xenon HID headlights | 500 | Yes |
| Headlight washers | 50 | No |
| Cornering lights | 50 | No |
| Auto-dimming driver-side mirror | 75 | No |
| Surround sound | 250 | No |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| Rear seat audio controls | 25 | No |
| Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power | 100 | No |
| Power flip-out rear side windows | 125 | No |
| Sunroof | 900 | Yes |
| Power-folding mirrors | 50 | No |
| Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat | 50 | No |
| Mirror tilt-down in reverse | 25 | No |
| Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat | 50 | No |
| Cargo area partition net | 40 | No |
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | 150 | No |
| Memory system, driver seat | 200 | No |
| Memory system, passenger seat | 150 | No |
| Satellite radio | 200 | Yes |
| Bluetooth cell phone link | 100 | Yes |
| Obstacle detection, front | 150 | Yes |
| Obstacle detection, rear | 250 | Yes |
| Rearview camera | 200 | Yes |
| Power liftgate | 350 | No |
| Harman/Kardon, 440W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer) | 350 | No |
| Rear HVAC unit | 400 | No |
| Rear air vents with automatic controls | 150 | No |
| Heat-reflective glass | 0 | No |
| Total Requested | 3050 | 54% |
| Total Not Requested | 2640 | 46% |
Option Package Details
Volkswagen Golf / GTI 1.8T SEL
| Driver Assistance Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Obstacle detection, front | 150 | Yes |
| Obstacle detection, rear | 250 | Yes |
| Forward collision warning | 200 | No |
| Total Requested | 400 | 67% |
| Total Not Requested | 200 | 33% |
| Lighting Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Steering-linked headlights | 150 | Yes |
| Xenon HID headlights | 500 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 650 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
Option Package Details
Volkswagen Golf / GTI TDI SEL
| Driver Assistance Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Obstacle detection, front | 150 | Yes |
| Obstacle detection, rear | 250 | Yes |
| Forward collision warning | 200 | No |
| Total Requested | 400 | 67% |
| Total Not Requested | 200 | 33% |
| Lighting Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Steering-linked headlights | 150 | Yes |
| Xenon HID headlights | 500 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 650 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
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