| 1 | 0 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 4 |
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: $31,440 Volkswagen Golf / GTI 1.8T SEL | ||
| Difference: $48,295 | ||
Lowest Total Invoice: $30,086 Volkswagen Golf / GTI 1.8T SEL | ||
| Difference: $44,129 | ||
|
|
||
Calculate Payments |
||
|
|
||
| Model Year | 2008 | 2016 |
| Model | GL | Golf / GTI |
| Trim | GL550 | 1.8T SEL |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr Wagon |
| Base Price | $77,375 | $29,385 |
| Base Invoice | $71,959 | $28,210 |
| iPod integration | 375 | |
| Proximity key | 1,110 | |
| Lighting Package | 995 | |
| Door sill trim plates | 240 | |
| iPod integration | 349 | |
| Proximity key | 1,032 | |
| Lighting Package | 856 | |
| Door sill trim plates | 200 | |
| Options (change) | 1,485 | 1,235 |
| Options (change) | 1,381 | 1,056 |
| Destination | 875 | 820 |
| Total Price | $79,735 | $31,440 |
| Total Invoice | $74,215 | $30,086 |
|
|
||
While we strive for accuracy, the site is not error-free, and prices can change at any time.
Dealer Price Quotes
|
Want to find out how much dealers are willing to discount these cars? Request free, no-obligation Mercedes-Benz GL dealer quotes or Volkswagen Golf / GTI dealer quotes from dealers using our car quote form. The process is easy and takes just a minute or two. You'll receive price quotes from local approved dealers within 48 hours. |
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: $37,000 | ||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $33,616 | ||
| Model Year | 2008 | 2016 |
| Model | GL | Golf / GTI |
| Trim | GL550 | 1.8T SEL |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr Wagon |
| Engine | 382hp V8 | 170hp I4 |
| Transmission | T7 | T6 |
| Drivetrain | AWD | FWD |
| EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway) | 13/18 MPG | 23/30 MPG |
| Audio (watts, speakers) | 440, 12 | 400, 9 |
| Tire (rear if not all the same) | 295/40-21 | 225/40-18 |
| Total Price | $79,735 | $31,440 |
| Adjustments for Features | -11,295 | 0 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Price | $68,440 | $31,440 |
| Total Invoice | $74,215 | $30,086 |
| Adjustments for Features | -10,513 | 0 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice | $63,702 | $30,086 |
Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz GL vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI
| Model Year | 2008 | 2016 |
| Model | GL | Golf / GTI |
| Trim | GL550 | 1.8T SEL |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr Wagon |
| Transmission and Drivetrain | ||
| 7-speed manually-shiftable automatic | $1200 | |
| 6-speed manually-shiftable automatic | $1100 | |
| AWD | $1700 | |
| FWD | $0 | |
| Accessories | ||
| AC power outlet | $100 | |
| Power flip-out rear side windows | $125 | |
| Power liftgate | $350 | |
| Remote app | $25 | |
| Remote window/roof operation | $15 | |
| Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual | $250 | |
| Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power | $350 | |
| Universal garage door opener | $100 | |
| Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety | ||
| Hill descent control | $250 | |
| Knee airbag, driver | $75 | |
| Obstacle detection, front | $150 | |
| Obstacle detection, rear | $250 | |
| Rear side airbags | $300 | |
| Rollover sensor | $50 | |
| Secondary collision brake assist | $25 | |
| Side curtain airbags | $350 | |
| Side curtain airbags, three rows | $500 | |
| Trailer sway control | $25 | |
| Vehicle health reports | $0 | |
| Cargo Management | ||
| Air-conditioned storage compartment | $50 | |
| Cargo area partition net | $40 | |
| Console with shifter | $150 | |
| Console without shifter | $150 | |
| Rear seat pass-through | $100 | |
| Roof rack | $300 | |
| Roof rails | $250 | |
| Climate Control | ||
| Rear air vents | $100 | |
| Rear air vents with automatic controls | $250 | |
| Rear HVAC unit | $400 | |
| Residual heat | $50 | |
| Exterior | ||
| Bodyside moldings | $75 | |
| Deep-tinted rear windows | $275 | |
| Glass roof panel(s) | $300 | |
| Panoramic sunroof | $1200 | |
| Rear bumper protector | $40 | |
| Rear spoiler | $200 | |
| Running boards | $350 | |
| Skid plates | $150 | |
| Sunroof | $900 | |
| Wheel-lip moldings | $75 | |
| Infotainment | ||
| Android Auto support | $100 | |
| App support | $0 | |
| Apple CarPlay support | $100 | |
| Aux input | $50 | |
| Bluetooth audio streaming | $25 | |
| CD changer, remote | $200 | |
| HD radio | $50 | |
| iPod integration | $100 | |
| Mirrorlink support | $0 | |
| Rear seat audio controls | $25 | |
| SD Card slot | $25 | |
| SMS text-to-speech reader | $25 | |
| Surround sound | $250 | |
| Traffic + travel information | $25 | |
| USB port | $25 | |
| Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors | ||
| Analog clock | $25 | |
| Auto-dimming driver-side mirror | $75 | |
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | $150 | |
| Cornering lights | $50 | |
| Fog light, rear | $100 | |
| Headlight washers | $50 | |
| Mirror tilt-down in reverse | $25 | |
| Power-folding mirrors | $50 | |
| Steering-linked fog lights | $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 | |
| Manual height adjuster, passenger seat | $50 | |
| Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | $50 | |
| Manual recliner, second row seats | $75 | |
| Memory system, driver seat | $200 | |
| Memory system, passenger seat | $150 | |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | $150 | |
| Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat | $100 | |
| Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat | $50 | |
| Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat | $50 | |
| Power height adjuster, passenger seat | $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 | |
| Power-folding third row seats | $1000 | |
| Synthetic leather seating surfaces | $0 | |
| Upholstered instrument panel | $300 | |
| Wood trim | $300 | |
| Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel | $150 | |
| Suspension, Wheels, and Tires | ||
| Adaptive dampers - electrical | $500 | |
| Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable | $1000 | |
| Total Value of Features | $15,995 | $4,700 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | $11,295 | $0 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | -10,513 | 0 |
Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz GL vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI
| Model Year | 2008 | 2016 |
| 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 | 5,434 lb. | 3,440 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
Volkswagen Golf / GTI 1.8T SEL
| Lighting Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Steering-linked headlights | 150 | Yes |
| Xenon HID headlights | 500 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 650 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
Was this information useful?
We're glad we could help! Share this page: |
|
|
We're so sorry! Tell us how we can improve it. |
|
|
|
|
See TrueDelta's information for all Mercedes-Benz models.
