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

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

Lowest Total Price: $36,020

Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI Autobahn   
Difference: $58,140

Lowest Total Invoice: $34,597

Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI Autobahn   
Difference: $53,097

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2007200720072018
ModelS-ClassS-ClassS-ClassGolf / GTI
TrimS550S600S65 AMGGTI Autobahn
Body4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Hatch
Base Price $85,750 $139,900 $181,500 $35,070
Base Invoice $79,748 $130,107 $168,795 $33,667
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed 2,850   2,850  
iPod integration 425 425 425  
Rearview camera 750      
Satellite radio 510      
Proximity key 1,100      
Panoramic sunroof 1,000   1,000  
Cargo net       100
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed 2,651   2,651  
iPod integration 395 395 395  
Rearview camera 698      
Satellite radio 474      
Proximity key 1,023      
Panoramic sunroof 930   930  
Cargo net       80
Options (change) 6,635 425 4,275 100
Options (change) 6,171 395 3,976 80
Destination 775 775 775 850
Gas Tax 1,000 3,000 2,600 0
Total Price $94,160 $144,100 $189,150 $36,020
Total Invoice $87,694 $134,277 $176,146 $34,597

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI Autobahn
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $55,100
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $50,266
Model Year2007200720072018
ModelS-ClassS-ClassS-ClassGolf / GTI
TrimS550S600S65 AMGGTI Autobahn
Body4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Hatch
Engine382hp V8510hp V12604hp V12220hp I4
TransmissionT7T5T5M6
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)600, 14600, 14600, 14400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/45-18255/45-18255/35-20225/40-18
Total Price$94,160$144,100$189,150$36,020
Adjustments for Features-3,040-11,640-10,9150
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$91,120$132,460$178,235$36,020
Cost Above Minimum$0$41,340$87,115$0
Total Invoice$87,694$134,277$176,146$34,597
Adjustments for Features-2,831-10,847-10,1650
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$84,863$123,430$165,981$34,597
Cost Above Minimum$0$38,567$81,118$0

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

Model Year2007200720072018
ModelS-ClassS-ClassS-ClassGolf / GTI
TrimS550S600S65 AMGGTI Autobahn
Body4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200   
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1000$1000 
6-speed manual   $150
RWD$0$0$0 
FWD   $0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control   $600
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed$850$850$850 
Heated steering wheel $100  
Power door closers$300$300$300 
Power trunk / liftgate pull-down$50   
Power trunk closer $350$350 
Remote app   $25
Remote window/roof operation$15$15$15 
Sunshade, rear, power$225$225$225 
Sunshades, second row, power $225$225 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual   $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350$350 
Universal garage door opener$100$100$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats   $0
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200 $200 
Automatic braking, low-speed   $200
Blind spot warning system   $200
Cross-traffic collision intervention, rear   $100
Cross-traffic warning, rear   $100
Knee airbag, driver   $75
Night vision $1750$1750 
Obstacle detection, front $150$150 
Obstacle detection, rear $250$250 
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0$0$0 
Rear side airbags$300$300$300 
Rollover sensor$50$50$50 
Secondary collision brake assist   $25
Torque vectoring, brake-based   $100
Vehicle health reports   $0
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover   $75
Console with shifter   $150
Console without shifter$150$150$150 
Rear seat pass-through   $100
Storage compartment under front seat(s)$50$50$50 
Climate Control 
Rear air vents$100  $100
Rear air vents with automatic controls $250$250 
Rear dual-zone climate control $125$125 
Rear wiper   $175
Residual heat$50$50$50 
Wiper de-icer$25$25$25 
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip front differential   $500
Exterior 
Body kit  $0$0
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25$25
Laminated front side windows$200$200$200 
Painted brake calipers (optional)   $0
Panoramic sunroof$1200$1200$1200 
Rear spoiler   $200
Sunroof, large   $1100
Infotainment 
Android Auto support   $100
App support   $0
Apple CarPlay support   $100
Aux input   $50
Bluetooth audio streaming   $25
Bluetooth cell phone link   $100
CD changer, in-dash$325$325$325 
CD player   $125
HD radio   $50
iPod integration$100$100$100 
Larger infotainment display   $0
Mirrorlink support   $0
SMS text-to-speech reader   $25
Surround sound$250$250$250 
Traffic + travel information   $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25$25  
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75$75 
Chronometer  $100 
Compass   $0
Digital instruments$0$0$0 
Fog light, rear$100$100$100 
Headlight washers$50$50$50 
Illuminated vanity mirrors, rear seat$100$100$100 
LED headlights   $1000
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25$25 
Power-folding mirrors$50$50$50 
Xenon HID headlights$500$500$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Automatic seat bolsters, driver $300$300 
Automatic seat bolsters, front passenger $300$300 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300$300 
Cooled or ventilated second row seats $200  
Folding second row seats   $300
Heated second row seats $200  
Illuminated door sill trim plates   $200
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 $150$150
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat   $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat   $50
Massage, driver seat $100$100 
Massage, passenger seat $100$100 
Massage, second row seats $150  
Memory system, driver seat$200$200$200 
Memory system, passenger seat$150$150$150 
Memory system, second row seats $150  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150$150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, second row seats $225  
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 headrest height adjuster, second row seats $75$75 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100   
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100   
Power recliner, second row seats $150$150 
Power seat belt height adjusters, front row$25$25$25 
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100 
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100 
Power thigh support length adjuster, second row seats $150$150 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, second row seats $150$150 
Power-folding headrests, second row seats$50$50$50 
Upholstered instrument cluster hood, leather$200   
Upholstered instrument panel, leather $1000$1000 
Wood trim$300$300$300 
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel $150  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500  $500
Adaptive hydraulic struts, auto-leveling and ht. adjustable $4000$4000 
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable$1000   
Electronic systems calibration selector   $200
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0$0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100$100 
Total Value of Features$10,490$19,090$18,365$7,450
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,040$11,640$10,915$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,831-10,847-10,1650

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

Model Year20072018
ModelS-ClassGolf / GTI
Body4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Hatch
Wheelbase124.6 in103.8 in
Length205.0 in167.6 in
Width73.7 in70.8 in
Height58.0 in58.2 in
Curb Weight4,466 lb.2,946 lb.
Fuel Capacity23.8 gal.13.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.8 in38.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room59.1 in55.9 in
Row 1 Legroom41.9 in41.2 in
Row 2 Headroom38.5 in38.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room58.7 in53.9 in
Row 2 Legroom42.3 in35.6 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
16.3 ft317.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
16.353.7 ft3

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