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

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

Lowest Total Price: $25,210

Volkswagen Golf / GTI S   
Difference: $101,085

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20182018
ModelGLSGolf / GTI
TrimAMG GLS63S
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Base Price $125,300 $21,685
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   325
AWD   2,250
Cargo net   100
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   270
AWD   2,159
Cargo net   80
Options (change) 0 2,675
Options (change) 0 2,509
Destination 995 850
Total Price $126,295 $25,210

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Golf / GTI S
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $78,265
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $92,930
Model Year20182018
ModelGLSGolf / GTI
TrimAMG GLS63S
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Engine550hp V8170hp I4
TransmissionT7M6
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)13/17 MPG22/29 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)830, 14?, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)295/40-21195/65-15
Total Price$126,295$25,210
Adjustments for Features-22,8200
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$103,475$25,210

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

Model Year20182018
ModelGLSGolf / GTI
TrimAMG GLS63S
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200 
6-speed manual $150
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed$850 
Cruise control $150
Heated / cooled cup holders, front row$75 
Power door closers$300 
Power flip-out rear side windows$125 
Power liftgate$350 
Proximity key$250 
Remote app$25 
Remote climate control$25 
Remote start via app$75 
Remote window/roof operation$15 
Semi-automated parking system$500 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Around view cameras$500 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200 
Automatic braking, low-speed$200 
Blind spot collision prevention$150 
Blind spot warning system$200 
Driver drowsiness monitor$150 
Forward collision warning$200 
Hill descent control$250 
Lane departure prevention$150 
Lane departure warning$200 
Obstacle detection, front$150 
Obstacle detection, rear$250 
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0 
Rear side airbags$300 
Rearview camera $200
Rollover sensor$50 
Secondary collision brake assist $25
Side curtain airbags $350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500 
Trailer sway control$25 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50
Aluminum roof rails$250 
Console with shifter $150
Console without shifter$150 
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Rear seat pass-through $100
Roof rails $250
Storage compartment under front seat(s) $50
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100 
Automatic climate control, front$200 
Dual-zone climate control$125 
Rear air vents $100
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250 
Rear HVAC unit$400 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150 
Exterior 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275 
Glass roof panel(s)$300 
Laminated front side windows$200 
Panoramic sunroof$1200 
Rear bumper protector$40 
Running boards$350 
Wheel-lip moldings$75 
Infotainment 
CD player$125 
DVD-compatible player$0 
In-vehicle Internet$150 
Media drive$15 
Mirrorlink support $0
MP3-compatible player$50 
Navigation map updates, three years$0 
Navigation system$600 
Satellite radio$200 
SD Card slot$25 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Surround sound$250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225 
Traffic + travel information$25 
Voice control for nav and audio$100 
Wi-Fi hotspot$50 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Adaptive headlights$200 
Analog clock$25 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75 
Auto-dimming headlights$200 
Fog light, rear$100 
Interior ambient lighting, configurable$150 
LED headlights$1000 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25 
Power-folding mirrors$50 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300 
Heated second row seats$200 
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200 
Leather door panel trim$250 
Leather seating surfaces$900 
Leather seating surfaces, third-row seats$200 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat $50
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50
Manual recliner, second row seats$75 
Massage, driver seat$100 
Massage, passenger seat$100 
Memory system, driver seat$200 
Memory system, passenger seat$150 
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 release, second row seats$50 
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat$100 
Power seatback bolsters, 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 third row seats$1000 
Synthetic suede headliner$650 
Upholstered instrument panel, leather$1000 
Wood trim$300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Active stabilizer bars$500 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500 
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable$1000 
Crosswind stabilization$50 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$26,570$3,750
Value of Feature Adjustments$22,820$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-21,2350

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

Model Year20182018
ModelGLSGolf / GTI
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Wheelbase121.1 in103.5 in
Length202.0 in179.8 in
Width76.1 in70.8 in
Height72.8 in58.3 in
Curb Weight5,754 lb.3,481 lb.
Fuel Capacity26.4 gal.13.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.2 in38.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.5 in55.9 in
Row 1 Legroom40.3 in41.2 in
Row 2 Headroom40.0 in38.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room58.3 in53.9 in
Row 2 Legroom38.5 in35.6 in
Row 3 Headroom38.9 in0.0 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room50.5 in0.0 in
Row 3 Legroom35.0 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
16.0 ft330.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
49.4 ft330.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
93.8 ft366.5 ft3

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Option Package Details
Volkswagen Golf / GTI S

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Total Requested250100%
Total Not Requested00%
AWD
FeatureValueRequested?
AWD0Yes
6-speed manual0No
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated windshield washer nozzles15Yes
Total Requested215100%
Total Not Requested00%

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