Mercedes-Benz GL Mercedes-Benz GL 2009 Volkswagen Golf / GTI Volkswagen Golf / GTI 2018

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

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Mercedes-Benz GL vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $25,110

Volkswagen Golf / GTI S   
Difference: $57,065

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20092018
ModelGLGolf / GTI
TrimGL550S
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Base Price $81,300 $21,685
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   325
AWD   2,250
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   270
AWD   2,159
Options (change) 0 2,575
Options (change) 0 2,429
Destination 875 850
Total Price $82,175 $25,110

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Golf / GTI S
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $41,980
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $59,165
Model Year20092018
ModelGLGolf / GTI
TrimGL550S
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Engine382hp V8170hp I4
TransmissionT7M6
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)13/17 MPG22/29 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)440, 12?, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)295/40-21195/65-15
Total Price$82,175$25,110
Adjustments for Features-15,0850
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$67,090$25,110

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

Model Year20092018
ModelGLGolf / GTI
TrimGL550S
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200 
6-speed manual $150
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100 
Power flip-out rear side windows$125 
Power liftgate$350 
Proximity key$250 
Remote window/roof operation$15 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system$0 
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 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50
Cargo area partition net$40 
Console with shifter $150
Console without shifter$150 
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Rear seat pass-through $100
Storage compartment under front seat(s) $50
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200 
Dual-zone climate control$125 
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 
Rear bumper protector$40 
Rear spoiler $200
Running boards$350 
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, in-dash$325 
DVD-compatible player$0 
iPod integration$100 
Media drive$15 
Mirrorlink support $0
MP3-compatible player$50 
Navigation system$600 
Satellite radio$200 
SD Card slot$25 
Surround sound$250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200 
Traffic information$25 
USB port $25
Voice control for nav and audio$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75 
Cornering lights$50 
Fog light, rear$100 
Fog lights$125 
Headlight washers$50 
Interior ambient lighting$150 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25 
Power-folding mirrors$50 
Steering-linked headlights$150 
Xenon HID headlights$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates$100 
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, driver seat $50
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver 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, driver seat$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150 
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat$50 
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100 
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, driver seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power-folding third row seats$1000 
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 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$18,910$3,825
Value of Feature Adjustments$15,085$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-14,0400

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

Model Year20092018
ModelGLGolf / GTI
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Wheelbase121.1 in103.5 in
Length200.6 in179.8 in
Width76.0 in70.8 in
Height72.4 in58.3 in
Curb Weight5,434 lb.3,481 lb.
Fuel Capacity26.0 gal.13.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.1 in38.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.3 in55.9 in
Row 1 Legroom40.3 in41.2 in
Row 2 Headroom40.6 in38.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room58.9 in53.9 in
Row 2 Legroom39.5 in35.6 in
Row 3 Headroom38.2 in0.0 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room50.5 in0.0 in
Row 3 Legroom34.2 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
14.3 ft330.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
43.8 ft330.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
83.3 ft366.5 ft3

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Option Package Details
Volkswagen Golf / GTI S

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Total Requested250100%
Total Not Requested00%
AWD
FeatureValueRequested?
AWD0Yes
6-speed manual0No
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated windshield washer nozzles15Yes
Total Requested215100%
Total Not Requested00%

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