Mercedes-Benz R-Class Mercedes-Benz R-Class 2008 Volkswagen Golf / GTI Volkswagen Golf / GTI 2016

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

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

Lowest Total Price: $31,440

Volkswagen Golf / GTI 1.8T SEL   
Difference: $23,955

Lowest Total Invoice: $30,086

Volkswagen Golf / GTI 1.8T SEL   
Difference: $21,491

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082016
ModelR-ClassGolf / GTI
TrimR350 / R3201.8T SEL
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Base Price $42,100 $29,385
Base Invoice $39,153 $28,210
Premium II Package 7,850  
Lighting Package 910 995
Metallic paint (extra cost) 710  
iPod integration 375  
Proximity key 1,110  
Heated front seats 710  
Voice control for nav and audio 510  
Roof rack 245  
Door sill trim plates   240
Premium II Package 7,300  
Lighting Package 846 856
Metallic paint (extra cost) 660  
iPod integration 349  
Proximity key 1,032  
Heated front seats 660  
Voice control for nav and audio 474  
Roof rack 228  
Door sill trim plates   200
Options (change) 12,420 1,235
Options (change) 11,549 1,056
Destination 875 820
Total Price $55,395 $31,440
Total Invoice $51,577 $30,086

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Golf / GTI 1.8T SEL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $19,365
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $17,217
Model Year20082016
ModelR-ClassGolf / GTI
TrimR350 / R3201.8T SEL
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Engine268hp V6170hp I4
TransmissionT7T6
DrivetrainRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)440, 12400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/55-18225/40-18
Total Price$55,395$31,440
Adjustments for Features-4,5900
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$50,805$31,440
Total Invoice$51,577$30,086
Adjustments for Features-4,2740
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$47,303$30,086

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

Model Year20082016
ModelR-ClassGolf / GTI
TrimR350 / R3201.8T SEL
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
RWD$0 
FWD $0
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100
Power flip-out rear side windows$125 
Power liftgate$350 
Remote app $25
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 
Knee airbag, driver $75
Obstacle detection, front$150 
Obstacle detection, rear$250 
Rear side airbags$300 
Rollover sensor$50 
Secondary collision brake assist $25
Side curtain airbags $350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500 
Vehicle health reports $0
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50
Console with shifter $150
Console without shifter$150 
Rear seat pass-through $100
Roof rack$300 
Roof rails $250
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15
Rear air vents $100
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250 
Rear HVAC unit$400 
Residual heat$50 
Exterior 
Body kit$0 
Bodyside moldings$75 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275 
Rear bumper protector$40 
Infotainment 
Android Auto support $100
App support $0
Apple CarPlay support $100
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
HD radio $50
iPod integration$100 
Mirrorlink support $0
MP3-compatible player $50
Rear seat audio controls$25 
SD Card slot $25
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Surround sound$250 
Traffic + travel information $25
USB port $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150 
Cornering lights$50 
Fog light, rear$100 
Headlight washers$50 
Interior ambient lighting $150
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25 
Power-folding mirrors$50 
Steering-linked fog lights $50
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding third row seats$600 
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75 
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50
Manual recliner, second row seats$75 
Manual recliner, third row seats$125 
Memory system, driver seat$200 
Memory system, passenger seat$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat$50 
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Wood trim$300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Rear air springs, auto-leveling$350 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$8,155$3,565
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,590$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-4,2740

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

Model Year20082016
ModelR-ClassGolf / GTI
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Wheelbase126.6 in103.5 in
Length203.0 in179.6 in
Width75.7 in70.8 in
Height65.4 in58.3 in
Curb Weight4,830 lb.3,064 lb.
Fuel Capacity25.1 gal.13.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.8 in38.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room60.3 in55.9 in
Row 1 Legroom39.8 in41.2 in
Row 2 Headroom40.4 in38.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room59.6 in53.9 in
Row 2 Legroom36.2 in35.6 in
Row 3 Headroom37.2 in0.0 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room52.8 in0.0 in
Row 3 Legroom32.4 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
15.3 ft330.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
42.2 ft330.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
85.0 ft366.5 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz R-Class R350 / R320

Premium II Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rear HVAC unit400No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Rear air vents with automatic controls150No
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat50No
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150No
Memory system, driver seat200No
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Rearview camera200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Power flip-out rear side windows125No
Satellite radio200Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Power liftgate300No
Surround sound250No
Panoramic sunroof1200Yes
Rear seat audio controls25No
Harman/Kardon, 440W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested260045%
Total Not Requested315055%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Cornering lights50No
Total Requested65087%
Total Not Requested10013%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Golf / GTI 1.8T SEL

Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Total Requested650100%
Total Not Requested00%

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