Mercedes-Benz R-Class Mercedes-Benz R-Class 2010 Volkswagen Golf / GTI Volkswagen Golf / GTI 2014

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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: $25,915

Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI   
Difference: $26,790

Lowest Total Invoice: $24,911

Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI   
Difference: $24,166

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201020142014
ModelR-ClassGolf / GTIGolf / GTI
TrimR350TDIGTI
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $49,300 $25,200 $25,095
Base Invoice $45,849 $24,192 $24,091
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720    
Heated front seats 740    
Panoramic sunroof 1,070    
Sunroof and Navigation Package   1,695  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 670    
Heated front seats 688    
Panoramic sunroof 995    
Sunroof and Navigation Package   1,627  
Options (change) 2,530 1,695 0
Options (change) 2,353 1,627 0
Destination 875 820 820
Total Price $52,705 $27,715 $25,915
Total Invoice $49,077 $26,639 $24,911

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $19,475
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $17,355
Model Year201020142014
ModelR-ClassGolf / GTIGolf / GTI
TrimR350TDIGTI
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine268hp V6140hp I4 D200hp I4
TransmissionT7M6M6
DrivetrainAWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)80, 8?, 8?, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/50-19225/45-17225/40-18
Total Price$52,705$27,715$25,915
Adjustments for Features-7,315-1,0250
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$45,390$26,690$25,915
Cost Above Minimum$0$775$0
Total Invoice$49,077$26,639$24,911
Adjustments for Features-6,811-9850
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$42,266$25,654$24,911
Cost Above Minimum$0$743$0

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

Model Year201020142014
ModelR-ClassGolf / GTIGolf / GTI
TrimR350TDIGTI
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200  
6-speed manual $150$150
AWD$1700  
FWD $0$0
Accessories 
Power trunk / liftgate pull-down$50  
Remote window/roof operation$15  
Universal garage door opener$100  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system$0  
Rear side airbags$300  
Rollover sensor$50  
Side curtain airbags $350$350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500  
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50$50
Console with shifter $150$150
Console without shifter$150  
Overhead sunglass holder  $25
Rear seat pass-through $100$100
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200  
Dual-zone climate control$125  
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15$15
Rain-sensing wipers$175  
Residual heat$50  
Variable intermittent wipers $75$75
Exterior 
Body kit$0  
Bodyside moldings$75  
Deep-tinted rear windows$275  
Panoramic sunroof$1200  
Rear bumper protector$40  
Rear spoiler$200 $200
Sunroof $900 
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25
CD changer, in-dash$325  
CD player $125$125
DVD-compatible player$0  
iPod integration $100$100
Navigation system $600 
Satellite radio $200$200
SD Card slot $25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25  
Automatic headlights$125  
Fog light, rear$100  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim  $100
Door sill trim plates$100 $100
Folding third row seats$600  
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75  
Manual height adjuster, driver seat $50$50
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat $50$50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50$50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50$50
Manual recliner, second row seats$75  
Manual recliner, third row seats$125  
Metal pedals  $75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150  
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100  
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100  
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100  
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100  
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100  
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100  
Synthetic leather seating surfaces$0  
Wood trim$300  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Rear air springs, auto-leveling$350  
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
Touring suspension (upgrade) $0 
Total Value of Features$9,355$3,065$2,040
Value of Feature Adjustments$7,315$1,025$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-6,811-9850

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

Model Year20102014
ModelR-ClassGolf / GTI
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Wheelbase126.6 in101.5 in
Length203.0 in165.4 in
Width75.7 in70.3 in
Height65.4 in58.3 in
Curb Weight4,830 lb.2,969 lb.
Fuel Capacity25.1 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.8 in39.3 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room60.3 in54.7 in
Row 1 Legroom39.8 in41.2 in
Row 2 Headroom40.4 in38.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room59.6 in52.8 in
Row 2 Legroom36.2 in35.5 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 ft315.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
42.2 ft315.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
85.0 ft346.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Volkswagen Golf / GTI TDI

Sunroof and Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600No
Sunroof900Yes
Total Requested90060%
Total Not Requested60040%

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