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Mercedes-Benz M-Class vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI Price Comparison (MSRP)The sticker prices, before adjusting for remaining feature differences. Usually these are the numbers you will see on the window stickers.
Models in short supply often sell at or even above these prices.
Models in short supply often sell at or even above these prices.
Mercedes-Benz M-Class vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI Invoice Comparison
Lowest Total Price: $32,095 Volkswagen Golf / GTI 1.8T SEL | |||||
| Difference: $23,125 | |||||
Lowest Total Invoice: $30,645 Volkswagen Golf / GTI 1.8T SEL | |||||
| Difference: $20,769 | |||||
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| Model Year | 2008 | 2008 | 2008 | 2015 | 2015 |
| Model | M-Class | M-Class | M-Class | Golf / GTI | Golf / GTI |
| Trim | ML350 / ML320 | ML550 | ML63 AMG | 1.8T SEL | TDI SEL |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 4dr Wagon | 4dr Wagon |
| Base Price | $44,000 | $52,750 | $87,000 | $29,345 | $30,345 |
| Base Invoice | $40,920 | $49,058 | $80,910 | $28,171 | $29,131 |
| Obstacle detection, rear | 770 | 770 | 770 | ||
| Premium II Package | 5,650 | 5,550 | |||
| Interior Appearance Package | 510 | 510 | |||
| Metallic paint (extra cost) | 710 | 710 | |||
| iPod integration | 375 | 375 | 375 | ||
| Proximity key | 1,110 | 1,110 | 1,110 | ||
| Heated front seats | 710 | ||||
| Voice control for nav and audio | 510 | 510 | 510 | ||
| Driver Assistance Package | 695 | 695 | |||
| Lighting Package | 995 | 995 | |||
| Door sill trim plates | 240 | 240 | |||
| Obstacle detection, rear | 716 | 716 | 716 | ||
| Premium II Package | 5,254 | 5,162 | |||
| Interior Appearance Package | 474 | 474 | |||
| Metallic paint (extra cost) | 660 | 660 | |||
| iPod integration | 349 | 349 | 349 | ||
| Proximity key | 1,032 | 1,032 | 1,032 | ||
| Heated front seats | 660 | ||||
| Voice control for nav and audio | 474 | 474 | 474 | ||
| Driver Assistance Package | 598 | 598 | |||
| Lighting Package | 856 | 856 | |||
| Door sill trim plates | 200 | 200 | |||
| Options (change) | 10,345 | 9,535 | 2,765 | 1,930 | 1,930 |
| Options (change) | 9,619 | 8,867 | 2,571 | 1,654 | 1,654 |
| Destination | 875 | 875 | 875 | 820 | 820 |
| Total Price | $55,220 | $63,160 | $90,640 | $32,095 | $33,095 |
| Total Invoice | $51,414 | $58,800 | $84,356 | $30,645 | $31,605 |
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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mercedes-Benz M-Class vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI
| Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Golf / GTI 1.8T SEL | |||||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $18,995 | |||||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $16,949 | |||||
| Model Year | 2008 | 2008 | 2008 | 2015 | 2015 |
| Model | M-Class | M-Class | M-Class | Golf / GTI | Golf / GTI |
| Trim | ML350 / ML320 | ML550 | ML63 AMG | 1.8T SEL | TDI SEL |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 4dr Wagon | 4dr Wagon |
| Engine | 268hp V6 | 382hp V8 | 503hp V8 | 170hp I4 | 150hp I4 D |
| Transmission | T7 | T7 | T7 | T6 | M6 |
| Drivetrain | AWD | AWD | AWD | FWD | FWD |
| EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway) | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG |
| Audio (watts, speakers) | 440, 12 | 440, 12 | 440, 12 | 400, 9 | 400, 9 |
| Tire (rear if not all the same) | 235/65-17 | 255/55-18 | 295/40-20 | 225/40-18 | 225/40-18 |
| Total Price | $55,220 | $63,160 | $90,640 | $32,095 | $33,095 |
| Adjustments for Features | -5,180 | -5,530 | -9,445 | -1,050 | 0 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Price | $50,040 | $57,630 | $81,195 | $31,045 | $33,095 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $7,590 | $31,155 | $0 | $2,050 |
| Total Invoice | $51,414 | $58,800 | $84,356 | $30,645 | $31,605 |
| Adjustments for Features | -4,823 | -5,148 | -8,790 | -1,003 | 0 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice | $46,591 | $53,652 | $75,566 | $29,642 | $31,605 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $7,061 | $28,975 | $0 | $1,963 |
Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz M-Class vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI
| Model Year | 2008 | 2008 | 2008 | 2015 | 2015 |
| Model | M-Class | M-Class | M-Class | Golf / GTI | Golf / GTI |
| Trim | ML350 / ML320 | ML550 | ML63 AMG | 1.8T SEL | TDI SEL |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 4dr Wagon | 4dr Wagon |
| Transmission and Drivetrain | |||||
| 7-speed manually-shiftable automatic | $1200 | $1200 | $1200 | ||
| 6-speed manually-shiftable automatic | $1100 | ||||
| 6-speed manual | $150 | ||||
| AWD | $1700 | $1700 | $1700 | ||
| FWD | $0 | $0 | |||
| Accessories | |||||
| AC power outlet | $100 | $100 | |||
| Power liftgate | $350 | $350 | $350 | ||
| Remote app | $25 | $25 | |||
| Remote window/roof operation | $15 | $15 | $15 | ||
| Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual | $250 | $250 | |||
| Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power | $350 | $350 | $350 | ||
| Universal garage door opener | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety | |||||
| Forward collision warning | $200 | $200 | |||
| Hill descent control | $250 | $250 | $250 | ||
| Knee airbag, driver | $75 | $75 | |||
| Rear side airbags | $300 | $300 | $300 | ||
| Rollover sensor | $50 | $50 | $50 | ||
| Secondary collision brake assist | $25 | $25 | |||
| Trailer sway control | $25 | $25 | $25 | ||
| Vehicle health reports | $0 | $0 | |||
| Cargo Management | |||||
| Air-conditioned storage compartment | $50 | $50 | |||
| Cargo area partition net | $40 | ||||
| Cargo area rails w/tie downs | $50 | ||||
| Console with shifter | $150 | $150 | |||
| Console without shifter | $150 | $150 | $150 | ||
| Rear seat pass-through | $100 | $100 | |||
| Climate Control | |||||
| Automatic air recirculation | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| Rear air vents | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Rear air vents with automatic controls | $250 | ||||
| Residual heat | $50 | $50 | $50 | ||
| Exterior | |||||
| Bodyside moldings | $75 | $75 | $75 | ||
| Deep-tinted rear windows | $275 | $275 | $275 | ||
| Panoramic sunroof | $1200 | $1200 | |||
| Rear bumper protector | $40 | $40 | $40 | ||
| Rear spoiler | $200 | $200 | |||
| Running boards | $350 | $350 | |||
| Sunroof | $900 | $900 | $900 | ||
| Wheel-lip moldings | $75 | ||||
| Infotainment | |||||
| Bluetooth audio streaming | $25 | $25 | |||
| CD changer, remote | $200 | ||||
| HD radio | $50 | $50 | |||
| MP3-compatible player | $50 | $50 | $50 | ||
| Rear seat audio controls | $25 | $25 | $25 | ||
| SD Card slot | $25 | $25 | |||
| Surround sound | $250 | $250 | $250 | ||
| Traffic information | $25 | $25 | |||
| Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors | |||||
| Analog clock | $25 | $25 | |||
| Auto-dimming driver-side mirror | $75 | $75 | $75 | ||
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | $150 | $150 | $150 | ||
| Chronometer | $100 | ||||
| Compass | $0 | $0 | |||
| Cornering lights | $50 | $50 | $50 | ||
| Fog light, rear | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| Headlight washers | $50 | $50 | $50 | ||
| Interior ambient lighting | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | |
| Mirror tilt-down in reverse | $25 | $25 | $25 | ||
| Power-folding mirrors | $50 | $50 | $50 | ||
| Steering-linked fog lights | $50 | $50 | |||
| Seats and Interior Trim | |||||
| Aluminum trim | $100 | $100 | |||
| Cooled or ventilated front seats | $300 | ||||
| Leather door panel trim | $250 | ||||
| Leather seating surfaces | $900 | ||||
| Manual height adjuster, passenger seat | $50 | $50 | |||
| Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat | $50 | $50 | |||
| Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | $50 | $50 | |||
| Memory system, driver seat | $200 | $200 | $200 | ||
| Memory system, passenger seat | $150 | $150 | $150 | ||
| Metal pedals | $75 | ||||
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat | $150 | $150 | $150 | ||
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | $150 | ||||
| Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat | $50 | $50 | $50 | ||
| Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat | $50 | $50 | $50 | ||
| Power height adjuster, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| 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, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| Synthetic leather seating surfaces | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | |
| Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces | $0 | ||||
| Synthetic suede inserts in seating surfaces | $450 | $450 | |||
| Wood trim | $300 | ||||
| Suspension, Wheels, and Tires | |||||
| Adaptive dampers - electrical | $500 | ||||
| Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable | $1000 | ||||
| Sport suspension (upgrade) | $0 | ||||
| Transmission | |||||
| Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Total Value of Features | $8,430 | $8,780 | $12,695 | $4,300 | $3,250 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | $5,180 | $5,530 | $9,445 | $1,050 | $0 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | -4,823 | -5,148 | -8,790 | -1,003 | 0 |
Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz M-Class vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI
| Model Year | 2008 | 2015 |
| Model | M-Class | Golf / GTI |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr Wagon |
| Wheelbase | 114.7 in | 103.5 in |
| Length | 188.5 in | 179.6 in |
| Width | 75.2 in | 70.8 in |
| Height | 71.5 in | 58.3 in |
| Curb Weight | 4,706 lb. | 3,064 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 25.1 gal. | 13.2 gal. |
| Row 1 Headroom | 39.9 in | 38.6 in |
| Row 1 Shoulder Room | 59.9 in | 55.9 in |
| Row 1 Hip Room | 55.0 in | 0.0 in |
| Row 1 Legroom | 42.2 in | 41.2 in |
| Row 2 Headroom | 39.8 in | 38.6 in |
| Row 2 Shoulder Room | 59.8 in | 53.9 in |
| Row 2 Legroom | 40.0 in | 35.6 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 29.4 ft3 | 30.4 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 72.4 ft3 | 66.5 ft3 |
Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz M-Class ML350 / ML320
| Premium II Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power | 100 | No |
| Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat | 50 | No |
| Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat | 50 | No |
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | 150 | No |
| Steering-linked headlights | 150 | Yes |
| Xenon HID headlights | 500 | Yes |
| Memory system, driver seat | 200 | No |
| Memory system, passenger seat | 150 | No |
| Auto-dimming driver-side mirror | 75 | No |
| Headlight washers | 50 | No |
| Cornering lights | 50 | No |
| Power-folding mirrors | 50 | No |
| Mirror tilt-down in reverse | 25 | No |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| Rain-sensing wipers | 100 | Yes |
| Satellite radio | 200 | Yes |
| Bluetooth cell phone link | 100 | Yes |
| Rearview camera | 200 | Yes |
| Power liftgate | 300 | No |
| Surround sound | 250 | No |
| Rear seat audio controls | 25 | No |
| Harman/Kardon, 440W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer) | 350 | No |
| Total Requested | 1850 | 50% |
| Total Not Requested | 1875 | 50% |
| Interior Appearance Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Front sport buckets | 100 | Yes |
| Aluminum trim | 100 | No |
| Interior ambient lighting | 150 | Yes |
| Synthetic suede inserts | 450 | No |
| Total Requested | 250 | 31% |
| Total Not Requested | 550 | 69% |
Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz M-Class ML550
| Premium II Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power | 100 | No |
| Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat | 50 | No |
| Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat | 50 | No |
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | 150 | No |
| Steering-linked headlights | 150 | Yes |
| Xenon HID headlights | 500 | Yes |
| Memory system, driver seat | 200 | No |
| Memory system, passenger seat | 150 | No |
| Auto-dimming driver-side mirror | 75 | No |
| Headlight washers | 50 | No |
| Cornering lights | 50 | No |
| Power-folding mirrors | 50 | No |
| Mirror tilt-down in reverse | 25 | No |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| Satellite radio | 200 | Yes |
| Bluetooth cell phone link | 100 | Yes |
| Rearview camera | 200 | Yes |
| Power liftgate | 300 | No |
| Surround sound | 250 | No |
| Rear seat audio controls | 25 | No |
| Harman/Kardon, 440W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer) | 350 | No |
| Total Requested | 1750 | 48% |
| Total Not Requested | 1875 | 52% |
| Interior Appearance Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Front sport buckets | 100 | Yes |
| Aluminum trim | 100 | No |
| Interior ambient lighting | 150 | Yes |
| Synthetic suede inserts | 450 | No |
| Total Requested | 250 | 31% |
| Total Not Requested | 550 | 69% |
Option Package Details
Volkswagen Golf / GTI 1.8T SEL
| Driver Assistance Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Obstacle detection, front | 150 | Yes |
| Obstacle detection, rear | 250 | Yes |
| Forward collision warning | 200 | No |
| Total Requested | 400 | 67% |
| Total Not Requested | 200 | 33% |
| Lighting Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Steering-linked headlights | 150 | Yes |
| Xenon HID headlights | 500 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 650 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
Option Package Details
Volkswagen Golf / GTI TDI SEL
| Driver Assistance Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Obstacle detection, front | 150 | Yes |
| Obstacle detection, rear | 250 | Yes |
| Forward collision warning | 200 | No |
| Total Requested | 400 | 67% |
| Total Not Requested | 200 | 33% |
| Lighting Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Steering-linked headlights | 150 | Yes |
| Xenon HID headlights | 500 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 650 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
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