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

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

Lowest Total Price: $31,400

Volkswagen Golf / GTI 1.8T SEL   
Difference: $14,515

Lowest Total Invoice: $30,047

Volkswagen Golf / GTI 1.8T SEL   
Difference: $12,720

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201620152015
ModelGLCGolf / GTIGolf / GTI
TrimGLC3001.8T SELTDI SEL
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Base Price $38,950 $29,345 $30,345
Base Invoice $36,224 $28,171 $29,131
Premium Package 720    
Heated front seats 580    
Blind spot warning system 550    
Lighting Package 1,390 995 995
Garmin Map Pilot 600    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720    
Panoramic sunroof 1,480    
Door sill trim plates   240 240
Premium Package 670    
Heated front seats 539    
Blind spot warning system 512    
Lighting Package 1,293 856 856
Garmin Map Pilot 558    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 670    
Panoramic sunroof 1,376    
Door sill trim plates   200 200
Options (change) 6,040 1,235 1,235
Options (change) 5,618 1,056 1,056
Destination 925 820 820
Total Price $45,915 $31,400 $32,400
Total Invoice $42,767 $30,047 $31,007

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Golf / GTI 1.8T SEL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $9,100
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,703
Model Year201620152015
ModelGLCGolf / GTIGolf / GTI
TrimGLC3001.8T SELTDI SEL
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Engine241hp I4170hp I4150hp I4 D
TransmissionT9T6M6
DrivetrainRWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6400, 9400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/60-18225/40-18225/40-18
Total Price$45,915$31,400$32,400
Adjustments for Features-6,465-1,0500
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$39,450$30,350$32,400
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,050
Total Invoice$42,767$30,047$31,007
Adjustments for Features-6,022-1,0050
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$36,745$29,042$31,007
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,965

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

Model Year201620152015
ModelGLCGolf / GTIGolf / GTI
TrimGLC3001.8T SELTDI SEL
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Transmission and Drivetrain 
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1400  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100 
6-speed manual  $150
RWD$0  
FWD $0$0
Accessories 
Power liftgate$350  
Remote climate control$25  
Remote start via app$75  
Remote window/roof operation$15  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250$250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350  
Universal garage door opener$100  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0$0
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200  
Automatic braking, low-speed$200  
Blind spot warning system$200  
Driver drowsiness monitor$150  
Forward collision warning$200  
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0  
Rollover sensor$50  
Secondary collision brake assist $25$25
Temporary spare tire $150$150
Tires, run-flat$150  
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100  
Trailer sway control$25  
Vehicle health reports $0$0
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50$50
Console with shifter $150$150
Console without shifter$150  
Overhead sunglass holder$25  
Rear seat pass-through $100$100
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100  
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150  
Exterior 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275  
Infotainment 
Handwriting recognition$200  
In-vehicle Internet$150  
iPod integration $100$100
SMS text-to-speech reader$25  
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200$200
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225  
USB port$25  
Wi-Fi hotspot$50  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75  
Auto-dimming headlights$200  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150  
Cornering lights$50  
Fog light, rear$100  
Fog lights $125$125
Interior ambient lighting $150$150
LED headlights$1000  
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25  
Power-folding mirrors$50  
Steering-linked fog lights $50$50
Xenon HID headlights $500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding second row seats $300$300
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat $50$50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50$50
Memory system, driver seat$200  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150  
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100  
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat$50  
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100  
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$100  
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100  
Power-folding second row seats$700  
Wood trim$300  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - mechanical$100  
Crosswind stabilization$50  
Electronic systems calibration selector$200  
Suggestive steering$0  
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100 
Total Value of Features$8,865$3,450$2,400
Value of Feature Adjustments$6,465$1,050$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-6,022-1,0050

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

Model Year20162015
ModelGLCGolf / GTI
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Wheelbase113.1 in103.5 in
Length183.3 in179.6 in
Width74.4 in70.8 in
Height64.5 in58.3 in
Curb Weight3,892 lb.3,064 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.4 gal.13.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.8 in38.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.3 in55.9 in
Row 1 Legroom40.8 in41.2 in
Row 2 Headroom38.5 in38.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.5 in53.9 in
Row 2 Legroom37.3 in35.6 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
20.5 ft330.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
56.5 ft366.5 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz GLC GLC300

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Satellite radio200Yes
AC power outlet100Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested550100%
Total Not Requested00%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Cornering lights50No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
LED headlights1000No
Total Requested15011%
Total Not Requested125089%
Garmin Map Pilot
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested725100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Golf / GTI 1.8T SEL

Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Total Requested650100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Golf / GTI TDI SEL

Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Total Requested650100%
Total Not Requested00%

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