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

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Mercedes-Benz M-Class vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $30,515

Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI   
Difference: $61,410

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,327

Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI   
Difference: $56,224

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20102014
ModelM-ClassGolf / GTI
TrimML63 AMGGTI
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Base Price $91,050 $25,095
Base Invoice $84,676 $24,091
Driver's Edition   4,600
Driver's Edition   4,416
Options (change) 0 4,600
Options (change) 0 4,416
Destination 875 820
Total Price $91,925 $30,515
Total Invoice $85,551 $29,327

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $49,700
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $45,326
Model Year20102014
ModelM-ClassGolf / GTI
TrimML63 AMGGTI
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Engine503hp V8200hp I4
TransmissionT7M6
DrivetrainAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)440, 12?, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)295/40-20225/40-18
Total Price$91,925$30,515
Adjustments for Features-11,7100
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$80,215$30,515
Total Invoice$85,551$29,327
Adjustments for Features-10,8980
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$74,653$29,327

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

Model Year20102014
ModelM-ClassGolf / GTI
TrimML63 AMGGTI
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200 
6-speed manual $150
AWD$1700 
FWD $0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100 
Power liftgate$350 
Proximity key$250 
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 
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system$0 
Hill descent control$250 
Obstacle detection, front$150 
Obstacle detection, rear$250 
Rear side airbags$300 
Rearview camera$200 
Rollover sensor$50 
Trailer sway control$25 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50
Aluminum roof rails$250 
Cargo area partition net$40 
Cargo area rails w/tie downs$50 
Console with shifter $150
Console without shifter$150 
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Rear seat pass-through $100
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100 
Automatic climate control, front$200 
Dual-zone climate control$125 
Rain-sensing wipers$175 
Rear air vents $100
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250 
Residual heat$50 
Variable intermittent wipers $75
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275 
Rear bumper protector$40 
Rear spoiler $200
Running boards$350 
Wheel-lip moldings$75 
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD player $125
DVD-compatible player$0 
HD radio$50 
Media drive$15 
SD Card slot$25 
Surround sound$250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200 
Traffic information$25 
Voice control for nav and audio$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150 
Automatic headlights$125 
Chronometer$100 
Cornering lights$50 
Fog light, rear$100 
Headlight washers$50 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25 
Power-folding mirrors$50 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim $100
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300 
Leather door panel trim$250 
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 
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 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 
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces$0 
Wood trim$300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500 
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable$1000 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$13,260$1,550
Value of Feature Adjustments$11,710$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-10,8980

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

Model Year20102014
ModelM-ClassGolf / GTI
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Wheelbase114.7 in101.5 in
Length188.5 in165.4 in
Width75.2 in70.3 in
Height70.1 in58.3 in
Curb Weight4,706 lb.2,969 lb.
Fuel Capacity25.1 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.9 in39.3 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room59.9 in54.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.9 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.2 in41.2 in
Row 2 Headroom39.8 in38.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room59.8 in52.8 in
Row 2 Hip Room56.2 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom40.0 in35.5 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
29.4 ft315.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
72.4 ft346.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI

Driver's Edition
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Total Requested3050100%
Total Not Requested00%

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