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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: $26,090

Volkswagen Golf / GTI S   
Difference: $32,225

Lowest Total Invoice: $25,032

Volkswagen Golf / GTI S   
Difference: $29,272

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Model Year20182017
ModelGLCGolf / GTI
TrimAMG GLC43S
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Base Price $56,250 $21,580
Base Invoice $52,313 $20,718
Smartphone integration 350  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720  
Wood trim 0  
6-speed automated manual   1,100
AWD   2,250
Cargo net   100
Door sill trim plates   240
Smartphone integration 326  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 670  
Wood trim 0  
6-speed automated manual   1,055
AWD   2,159
Cargo net   80
Door sill trim plates   200
Options (change) 1,070 3,690
Options (change) 996 3,494
Destination 995 820
Total Price $58,315 $26,090
Total Invoice $54,304 $25,032

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Golf / GTI S
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $23,550
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $21,194
Model Year20182017
ModelGLCGolf / GTI
TrimAMG GLC43S
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Engine362hp V6170hp I4
TransmissionT9S6
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/24 MPG23/30 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/45-20195/65-15
Total Price$58,315$26,090
Adjustments for Features-8,6750
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$49,640$26,090
Total Invoice$54,304$25,032
Adjustments for Features-8,0780
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$46,226$25,032

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

Model Year20182017
ModelGLCGolf / GTI
TrimAMG GLC43S
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Transmission and Drivetrain 
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1400 
6-speed automated manual $1100
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100 
Power liftgate$350 
Proximity key$250 
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
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
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 
Rear seat pass-through $100
Storage compartment under front seat(s) $50
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100 
Automatic climate control, front$200 
Dual-zone climate control$125 
Heated washer fluid system$50 
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15
Rain-sensing wipers$175 
Variable intermittent wipers $75
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150 
Exterior 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275 
Metal accent plate, lower front fascia$0 
Metal accent plate, lower rear fascia$0 
Infotainment 
App support $0
Aux input $50
In-vehicle Internet$150 
Mirrorlink support $0
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225 
Voice control for audio system $25
Wi-Fi hotspot$50 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150 
Automatic headlights$125 
Boost gauge$75 
Chronometer$100 
Fog light, rear$100 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25 
Power-folding mirrors$50 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding second row seats $300
Manual height adjuster, driver seat $50
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50
Memory system, driver seat$200 
Memory system, passenger seat$150 
Metal pedals$75 
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 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 second row seats$700 
Synthetic leather seating surfaces$0 
Synthetic suede inserts in seating surfaces$450 
Upholstered instrument panel$300 
Wood trim$300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500 
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable$1000 
Crosswind stabilization$50 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200 
Suggestive steering$0 
Total Value of Features$13,115$4,440
Value of Feature Adjustments$8,675$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-8,0780

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

Model Year20182017
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 Weight4,145 lb.3,440 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
Volkswagen Golf / GTI S

6-speed automated manual
FeatureValueRequested?
6-speed automated manual0Yes
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100Yes
turbocharged
1.8L I4
DOHC-4v
170 hp@4500
199 lb-ft@1600
1000No
Total Requested1009%
Total Not Requested100091%
AWD
FeatureValueRequested?
AWD0Yes
6-speed manual150No
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated windshield washer nozzles15Yes
Total Requested21559%
Total Not Requested15041%

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