Mercedes-Benz GL Mercedes-Benz GL 2010 Volkswagen Golf / GTI Volkswagen Golf / GTI 2014

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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: $30,515

Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI   
Difference: $34,900

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,327

Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI   
Difference: $31,571

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201020102014
ModelGLGLGolf / GTI
TrimGL450 / GL350GL550GTI
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Base Price $60,950 $82,850 $25,095
Base Invoice $56,684 $77,051 $24,091
Lighting Package 970    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720    
Leather seating surfaces 1,900    
Driver's Edition     4,600
Lighting Package 902    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 670    
Leather seating surfaces 1,767    
Driver's Edition     4,416
Options (change) 3,590 0 4,600
Options (change) 3,339 0 4,416
Destination 875 875 820
Total Price $65,415 $83,725 $30,515
Total Invoice $60,898 $77,926 $29,327

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $26,445
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $23,700
Model Year201020102014
ModelGLGLGolf / GTI
TrimGL450 / GL350GL550GTI
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Engine335hp V8382hp V8200hp I4
TransmissionT7T7M6
DrivetrainAWDAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)80, 8610, 12?, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)275/55-19295/40-21225/40-18
Total Price$65,415$83,725$30,515
Adjustments for Features-8,455-14,5350
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$56,960$69,190$30,515
Cost Above Minimum$0$12,230$0
Total Invoice$60,898$77,926$29,327
Adjustments for Features-7,871-13,5280
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$53,027$64,398$29,327
Cost Above Minimum$0$11,371$0

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

Model Year201020102014
ModelGLGLGolf / GTI
TrimGL450 / GL350GL550GTI
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200$1200 
6-speed manual  $150
AWD$1700$1700 
FWD  $0
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100 
Power flip-out rear side windows$125$125 
Power liftgate $350 
Proximity key $250 
Remote window/roof operation$15$15 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350 
Universal garage door opener$100$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system$0$0 
Hill descent control$250$250 
Knee airbag, driver$75$75 
Obstacle detection, front $150 
Obstacle detection, rear $250 
Rear side airbags$300$300 
Rearview camera $200 
Rollover sensor$50$50 
Side curtain airbags  $350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500$500 
Trailer sway control$25$25 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment  $50
Cargo net $40 
Console with shifter  $150
Console without shifter$150$150 
Overhead sunglass holder  $25
Rear seat pass-through  $100
Roof rails$250$250 
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200$200 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125 
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175 
Rear air vents$100 $100
Rear air vents with automatic controls $250 
Rear HVAC unit $400 
Residual heat$50$50 
Variable intermittent wipers  $75
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75$75 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275 
Glass roof panel(s)$300$300 
Rear bumper protector$40$40 
Rear spoiler  $200
Running boards $350 
Skid plates $150 
Wheel-lip moldings $75 
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25
CD changer, in-dash$325$325 
CD player  $125
DVD-Audio-compatible player$0  
DVD-compatible player $0 
HD radio $50 
iPod integration $100$100
Media drive $15 
Navigation system $600$600
Satellite radio $200$200
SD Card slot $25 
Surround sound $250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200 
Traffic information $25 
Voice control for nav and audio $100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25$25 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150 
Automatic headlights$125$125 
Cornering lights$50$50 
Fog light, rear$100$100 
Headlight washers$50$50 
Interior ambient lighting$150$150 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25 
Power-folding mirrors $50 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim  $100
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300 
Heated second row seats $200 
Leather door panel trim$250$250 
Leather seating surfaces, third-row seats$200$200 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 $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$75 
Memory system, driver seat $200 
Metal pedals  $75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150 
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat $50 
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat $50 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
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, driver seat$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power-folding third row seats$1000$1000 
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 
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100 
Total Value of Features$11,480$17,560$3,025
Value of Feature Adjustments$8,455$14,535$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-7,871-13,5280

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

Model Year20102014
ModelGLGolf / GTI
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Wheelbase121.1 in101.5 in
Length200.6 in165.4 in
Width76.0 in70.3 in
Height72.4 in58.3 in
Curb Weight5,347 lb.2,969 lb.
Fuel Capacity26.0 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.1 in39.3 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.3 in54.7 in
Row 1 Legroom40.3 in41.2 in
Row 2 Headroom40.6 in38.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room58.9 in52.8 in
Row 2 Legroom39.5 in35.5 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 ft315.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
43.8 ft315.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
83.3 ft346.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz GL GL450 / GL350

Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Cornering lights50No
Total Requested65087%
Total Not Requested10013%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI

Driver's Edition
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Total Requested3050100%
Total Not Requested00%

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