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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: $19,519

Volkswagen Golf / GTI GLS   
Difference: $24,326

Lowest Total Invoice: $18,203

Volkswagen Golf / GTI GLS   
Difference: $22,643

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20182018201820182006
ModelGLCGLCGLCGLCGolf / GTI
TrimGLC300GLC350eAMG GLC43AMG GLC63GLS
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Base Price $40,050 $49,990 $56,250 $69,900 $18,390
Base Invoice $37,247 $46,491 $52,313 $65,007 $17,138
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720 720 720 720  
Heated front seats 580 580      
Panoramic sunroof 1,500 1,500 1,500 1,500  
Wood trim     0 0  
Stability control         280
Cold Weather Package         150
Cargo net         69
Metallic paint (extra cost) 670 670 670 670  
Heated front seats 539 539      
Panoramic sunroof 1,395 1,395 1,395 1,395  
Wood trim     0 0  
Stability control         247
Cold Weather Package         133
Cargo net         55
Options (change) 2,800 2,800 2,220 2,220 499
Options (change) 2,604 2,604 2,065 2,065 435
Destination 995 995 995 995 630
Total Price $43,845 $53,785 $59,465 $73,115 $19,519
Total Invoice $40,846 $50,090 $55,373 $68,067 $18,203

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Golf / GTI GLS
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $14,961
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $13,919
Model Year20182018201820182006
ModelGLCGLCGLCGLCGolf / GTI
TrimGLC300GLC350eAMG GLC43AMG GLC63GLS
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Engine241hp I4208hp I4 PiH362hp V6469hp V8115hp I4
TransmissionT9T7T9T9M5
DrivetrainRWDAWDAWDAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6?, 6640, 14200, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/60-18235/60-18255/45-20265/45-20195/65-15
Total Price$43,845$53,785$59,465$73,115$19,519
Adjustments for Features-9,365-11,615-14,575-15,9750
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$34,480$42,170$44,890$57,140$19,519
Cost Above Minimum$0$7,690$10,410$22,660$0
Total Invoice$40,846$50,090$55,373$68,067$18,203
Adjustments for Features-8,724-10,817-13,572-14,8720
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$32,122$39,273$41,801$53,195$18,203
Cost Above Minimum$0$7,151$9,679$21,073$0

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

Model Year20182018201820182006
ModelGLCGLCGLCGLCGolf / GTI
TrimGLC300GLC350eAMG GLC43AMG GLC63GLS
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1400 $1400$1400 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1200   
5-speed manual    $0
RWD$0    
AWD $1700$1700$1700 
FWD    $0
Accessories 
AC power outlet  $100$100 
Power liftgate$350$350$350$350 
Proximity key  $250$250 
Remote app$25$25$25$25 
Remote climate control$25$25$25$25 
Remote start via app$75$75$75$75 
Remote window/roof operation$15$15$15$15 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual    $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350$350$350 
Universal garage door opener$100$100$100$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200$200$200$200 
Automatic braking, low-speed$200$200$200$200 
Blind spot warning system  $200$200 
Driver drowsiness monitor$150$150$150$150 
Forward collision warning$200$200$200$200 
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75$75 
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0$0$0$0 
Rearview camera$200$200$200$200 
Rollover sensor$50$50$50$50 
Tire-pressure monitor$75$75$75$75 
Tires, run-flat$150$150$150$150 
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100$100$100$100 
Traction control$100$100$100$100 
Trailer sway control$25$25$25$25 
Cargo Management 
Console with shifter    $150
Console without shifter$150$150$150$150 
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25$25$25 
Roof rails$250$250$250$250 
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200$200$200$200 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125$125$125 
Heated washer fluid system  $50$50 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15  $15
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175$175$175 
Rear air vents$100$100$100$100 
Variable intermittent wipers    $75
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential   $300 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150$150$150$150 
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings    $75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25$25$25 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275$275$275 
Metal accent plate, lower front fascia  $0$0 
Metal accent plate, lower rear fascia  $0$0 
Panoramic sunroof$1200$1200$1200$1200 
Rear spoiler$200$200$200$200 
Sunroof    $900
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel$125$125$125$125 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25$25$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100$100$100 
Cassette player    $50
HD radio$50$50$50$50 
In-vehicle Internet$150$150$150$150 
MP3-compatible player$50$50$50$50 
Satellite radio  $200$200 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25$25$25 
Surround sound   $250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225$225$225 
Wi-Fi hotspot$50$50$50$50 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75$75$75 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150$150$150$150 
Automatic headlights$125$125$125$125 
Boost gauge  $75$75 
Chronometer  $100$100 
Compass$0$0$0$0 
Fog light, rear$100$100$100$100 
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only $750 $750 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25$25$25 
Outside temperature display$50$50$50$50 
Power-folding mirrors$50$50$50$50 
Trip computer$150$150$150$150 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50$50$50 
Folding second row seats    $300
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150$150$150 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat    $50
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat    $50
Memory system, driver seat$200$200$200$200 
Memory system, passenger seat  $150$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150$150$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150$150$150$150 
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100$100 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100$100 
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat$50$50$50$50 
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat  $50$50 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100$100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100$100$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100$100$100 
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100$100 
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100$100 
Power-folding second row seats$700$700$700$700 
Synthetic leather seating surfaces$0$0$0$0 
Synthetic suede inserts in seating surfaces  $450$450 
Upholstered instrument panel  $300$300 
Wood trim$300$300$300$300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical  $500$500 
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable  $1000$1000 
Crosswind stabilization$50$50$50$50 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200$200$200 
Suggestive steering$0$0$0$0 
Transmission 
Launch control   $100 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100$100$100 
Total Value of Features$11,280$13,530$16,490$17,890$1,915
Value of Feature Adjustments$9,365$11,615$14,575$15,975$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-8,724-10,817-13,572-14,8720

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

Model Year20182006
ModelGLCGolf / GTI
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Wheelbase113.1 in98.9 in
Length183.3 in164.9 in
Width74.4 in68.3 in
Height64.5 in56.7 in
Curb Weight3,892 lb.3,035 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.4 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.8 in38.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.3 in53.7 in
Row 1 Legroom40.8 in41.5 in
Row 2 Headroom38.5 in37.4 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.5 in52.4 in
Row 2 Legroom37.3 in33.5 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
20.5 ft318.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
56.5 ft341.8 ft3

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Option Package Details
Volkswagen Golf / GTI GLS

Stability control
FeatureValueRequested?
Stability control400Yes
Brake assist50Yes
Total Requested450100%
Total Not Requested00%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated windshield washer nozzles15Yes
Total Requested215100%
Total Not Requested00%

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