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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: $33,025

Volkswagen Golf / GTI SEL   
Difference: $18,410

Lowest Total Invoice: $31,508

Volkswagen Golf / GTI SEL   
Difference: $16,392

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20162017
ModelGLCGolf / GTI
TrimGLC300SEL
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Base Price $38,950 $29,970
Base Invoice $36,224 $28,772
Multimedia Package 2,330  
Premium Package 720  
Heated front seats 580  
Driver Assistance Package 2,800  
Lighting Package 1,390  
Advanced Parking Assist Package 1,540  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720  
Panoramic sunroof 1,480  
Driver Assistance and Lighting Pkg.   1,995
Door sill trim plates   240
Multimedia Package 2,167  
Premium Package 670  
Heated front seats 539  
Driver Assistance Package 2,604  
Lighting Package 1,293  
Advanced Parking Assist Package 1,432  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 670  
Panoramic sunroof 1,376  
Driver Assistance and Lighting Pkg.   1,716
Door sill trim plates   200
Options (change) 11,560 2,235
Options (change) 10,751 1,916
Destination 925 820
Total Price $51,435 $33,025
Total Invoice $47,900 $31,508

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Golf / GTI SEL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $13,330
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $11,661
Model Year20162017
ModelGLCGolf / GTI
TrimGLC300SEL
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Engine241hp I4170hp I4
TransmissionT9T6
DrivetrainRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/60-18225/40-18
Total Price$51,435$33,025
Adjustments for Features-5,0800
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$46,355$33,025
Total Invoice$47,900$31,508
Adjustments for Features-4,7310
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$43,169$31,508

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

Model Year20162017
ModelGLCGolf / GTI
TrimGLC300SEL
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Transmission and Drivetrain 
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1400 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
RWD$0 
FWD $0
Accessories 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate$100 
Power liftgate$350 
Remote climate control$25 
Remote start via app$75 
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 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Around view cameras$500 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200 
Blind spot collision prevention$150 
Collision preparation system, rear$100 
Cross-traffic collision intervention, rear $100
Driver drowsiness monitor$150 
Lane departure prevention, steering-based $200
Lane keeping assist$400 
Pedestrian detection$50 
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0 
Rearview camera $200
Rollover sensor$50 
Secondary collision brake assist $25
Temporary spare tire $150
Tires, run-flat$150 
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100 
Trailer sway control$25 
Vehicle health reports $0
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50
Console with shifter $150
Console without shifter$150 
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
Rear seat pass-through $100
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150 
Exterior 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275 
Infotainment 
Android Auto support $100
Apple CarPlay support $100
Aux input $50
DVD-compatible player$0 
Handwriting recognition$200 
In-vehicle Internet$150 
Media drive$15 
Mirrorlink support $0
Navigation map updates, three years$0 
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225 
Wi-Fi hotspot$50 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75 
Cornering lights$50 
Fog light, rear$100 
Fog lights $125
Interior ambient lighting $150
LED headlights$1000 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25 
Power-folding mirrors$50 
Steering-linked fog lights $50
Xenon HID headlights $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding second row seats $300
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $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 
Total Value of Features$9,080$4,000
Value of Feature Adjustments$5,080$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-4,7310

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

Model Year20162017
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

Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
DVD-compatible player0No
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
App support0Yes
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested72598%
Total Not Requested152%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Satellite radio200Yes
AC power outlet100Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested550100%
Total Not Requested00%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Collision preparation system, rear100No
Pedestrian detection50No
Lane keeping assist system400Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Blind spot intervention150No
Total Requested160084%
Total Not Requested30016%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Cornering lights50No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
LED headlights1000No
Total Requested35025%
Total Not Requested105075%
Advanced Parking Assist Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Parking guidance system - active500Yes
Around view cameras300No
Total Requested90069%
Total Not Requested40031%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Golf / GTI SEL

Driver Assistance and Lighting Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Semi-automated parking system500Yes
Lane departure prevention system, steering-based200Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Total Requested3000100%
Total Not Requested00%

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