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

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

Lowest Total Price: $31,095

Volkswagen Golf / GTI SEL   
Difference: $29,340

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201820182018201820182018
ModelGLEGLEGLEGLEGLEGolf / GTI
TrimGLE350AMG GLE43GLE550eAMG GLE63AMG GLE63 SSEL
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Base Price $52,200 $67,750 $66,700 $102,550 $109,700 $30,245
Premium 1 Package 3,900          
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720 720 720      
Panoramic sunroof 1,000 1,000 1,000 1,000 1,000  
Leather seating surfaces 1,620 1,620        
Upgraded leather upholstery     1,370      
Interior Sport Package     1,000      
Premium 3 Package       2,890 2,890  
Premium 1 Package 3,627          
Metallic paint (extra cost) 670 670 670      
Panoramic sunroof 930 930 930 930 930  
Leather seating surfaces 1,507 1,507        
Upgraded leather upholstery     1,274      
Interior Sport Package     930      
Premium 3 Package       2,688 2,688  
Options (change) 7,240 3,340 4,090 3,890 3,890 0
Options (change) 6,734 3,107 3,804 3,618 3,618 0
Destination 995 995 995 995 995 850
Gas Tax 0 0 -4,085 0 0 0
Total Price $60,435 $72,085 $67,700 $107,435 $114,585 $31,095

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Golf / GTI SEL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $26,370
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $52,659
Model Year201820182018201820182018
ModelGLEGLEGLEGLEGLEGolf / GTI
TrimGLE350AMG GLE43GLE550eAMG GLE63AMG GLE63 SSEL
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Engine302hp V6385hp V6329hp V6 PiH550hp V8577hp V8170hp I4
TransmissionT7T9T7T7T7T6
DrivetrainRWDAWDAWDAWDAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)830, 14830, 14830, 14830, 14830, 14400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/50-19265/45-20255/50-19265/45-20295/35-21225/45-17
Total Price$60,435$72,085$67,700$107,435$114,585$31,095
Adjustments for Features-2,970-6,645-6,470-12,445-13,0950
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$57,465$65,440$61,230$94,990$101,490$31,095
Cost Above Minimum$0$7,975$3,765$37,525$44,025$0

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

Model Year201820182018201820182018
ModelGLEGLEGLEGLEGLEGolf / GTI
TrimGLE350AMG GLE43GLE550eAMG GLE63AMG GLE63 SSEL
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200 $1200$1200$1200 
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1400    
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic     $1100
RWD$0     
AWD $1700$1700$1700$1700 
FWD     $0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control     $600
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed   $850$850 
Cruise control$150$150$150   
Heated / cooled cup holders, front row   $75$75 
Power liftgate$350$350$350$350$350 
Remote climate control$25$25$25$25$25 
Remote start via app$75$75$75$75$75 
Remote window/roof operation$15$15$15$15$15 
Semi-automated parking system   $500$500 
Sunshades, second row   $125$125 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual     $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350$350$350$350 
Universal garage door opener$100$100$100$100$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Around view cameras   $500$500 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200$200$200$200$200 
Blind spot collision prevention   $150$150 
Collision preparation system, rear   $100$100 
Cross-traffic collision intervention, rear     $100
Cross-traffic detection for collision preparation system   $0$0 
Cross-traffic warning, rear   $100$100$100
Driver drowsiness monitor$150$150$150$150$150 
Hill descent control$250$250$250$250$250 
Lane departure warning$200$200$200$200$200 
Lane keeping assist   $400$400 
Obstacle detection, front   $150$150 
Obstacle detection, rear   $250$250 
Pedestrian detection   $50$50 
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0$0$0$0$0 
Rearview camera$200$200$200  $200
Rollover sensor$50$50$50$50$50 
Secondary collision brake assist     $25
Temporary spare tire$150$150 $150$150$150
Tires, run-flat  $150   
Trailer sway control$25$25$25$25$25 
Vehicle health reports     $0
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment     $50
Aluminum roof rails$250$250$250$250$250 
Console with shifter     $150
Console without shifter$150$150$150$150$150 
Rear seat pass-through   $100$100$100
Roof rails     $250
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100$100$100$100 
Residual heat$50$50$50$50$50 
Engine / Motor 
3.6 kW onboard charger  $0   
9 kWh battery pack  $0   
Automatic start / stop$150$150$150$150$150 
Exterior 
Body kit $0$0$0$0 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275$275$275$275 
Metal accent plate, lower front fascia$0$0    
Metal accent plate, lower rear fascia$0$0    
Painted brake calipers (optional)   $0$0 
Rear bumper protector$40$40$40$40$40 
Infotainment 
Aux input     $50
DVD-compatible player$0$0$0$0$0 
In-vehicle Internet$150$150$150$150$150 
Larger infotainment display     $0
Media drive$15$15$15$15$15 
Mirrorlink support     $0
Navigation map updates, three years$0$0$0$0$0 
SD Card slot$25$25$25$25$25 
Surround sound$250$250$250$250$250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar     $200
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225$225$225$225 
Wi-Fi hotspot$50$50$50$50$50 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Adaptive headlights   $200$200 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75$75$75$75 
Auto-dimming headlights   $200$200 
Chronometer   $100$100 
Fog light, rear$100$100$100$100$100 
Fog lights     $125
Interior ambient lighting$150$150$150  $150
Interior ambient lighting, configurable   $150$150 
Large energy flow and fuel economy display  $25   
LED headlights   $1000$1000 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25$25$25$25 
Power-folding mirrors$50$50$50$50$50 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Carbon fiber engine cover    $0 
Cooled or ventilated front seats   $300$300 
Door sill trim plates$100$100$100   
Illuminated door sill trim plates   $200$200 
Leather door panel trim   $250$250 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150$150$150 $150
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat     $50
Memory system, driver seat$200$200$200$200$200 
Memory system, passenger seat   $150$150 
Metal pedals $75$75$75$75 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat   $150$150 
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat$50$50$50$50$50 
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat   $50$50 
Synthetic suede headliner    $650 
Synthetic suede steering wheel    $150 
Upholstered instrument panel $300$300$300$300 
Wood trim$300$300$300$300$300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Active stabilizer bars   $500$500 
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500$500$500$500 
Adaptive dampers - mechanical$100     
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable $1000$1000$1000$1000 
Crosswind stabilization$50$50$50$50$50 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200$200$200$200 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0$0$0$0 
Total Value of Features$6,770$10,445$10,270$16,245$16,895$3,800
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,970$6,645$6,470$12,445$13,095$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,766-6,186-5,996-11,582-12,1860

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

Model Year20182018
ModelGLEGolf / GTI
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Wheelbase114.8 in103.5 in
Length189.1 in179.8 in
Width75.8 in70.8 in
Height70.7 in58.3 in
Curb Weight4,651 lb.3,054 lb.
Fuel Capacity24.6 gal.13.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.9 in38.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.5 in55.9 in
Row 1 Legroom40.3 in41.2 in
Row 2 Headroom38.5 in38.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room58.4 in53.9 in
Row 2 Legroom38.4 in35.6 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
38.2 ft330.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
80.3 ft366.5 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz GLE GLE350

Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Satellite radio200Yes
AC power outlet100Yes
Surround sound250No
Proximity key250Yes
Lane departure warning200No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Smartphone integration0No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Harman/Kardon, 830W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Apple CarPlay support100Yes
Android Auto support100Yes
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
In-vehicle Internet150No
App support0Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested167562%
Total Not Requested101538%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz GLE AMG GLE63

Premium 3 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Speed limit information0No
Cross-traffic detection for collision preparation system0No
Cross-traffic warning, rear100Yes
Collision preparation system, rear100No
Pedestrian detection50No
Lane keeping assist400No
Blind spot collision prevention150No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Total Requested1007%
Total Not Requested140093%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz GLE AMG GLE63 S

Premium 3 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Speed limit information0No
Cross-traffic detection for collision preparation system0No
Cross-traffic warning, rear100Yes
Collision preparation system, rear100No
Pedestrian detection50No
Lane keeping assist400No
Blind spot collision prevention150No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Total Requested1007%
Total Not Requested140093%

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