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Mercedes-Benz S-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 S-Class vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI Invoice Comparison
Lowest Total Price: $30,515 Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI | |||
| Difference: $106,910 | |||
Lowest Total Invoice: $29,327 Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI | |||
| Difference: $98,750 | |||
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| Model Year | 2010 | 2010 | 2014 |
| Model | S-Class | S-Class | Golf / GTI |
| Trim | S63 AMG | S65 AMG | GTI |
| Body | 4dr Sedan, ext. | 4dr Sedan, ext. | 4dr Hatch |
| Base Price | $133,550 | $201,150 | $25,095 |
| Base Invoice | $124,202 | $187,070 | $24,091 |
| Driver's Edition | 4,600 | ||
| Driver's Edition | 4,416 | ||
| Options (change) | 0 | 0 | 4,600 |
| Options (change) | 0 | 0 | 4,416 |
| Destination | 875 | 875 | 820 |
| Gas Tax | 3,000 | 3,000 | 0 |
| Total Price | $137,425 | $205,025 | $30,515 |
| Total Invoice | $128,077 | $190,945 | $29,327 |
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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mercedes-Benz S-Class vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI
| Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI | |||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $92,780 | |||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $85,581 | |||
| Model Year | 2010 | 2010 | 2014 |
| Model | S-Class | S-Class | Golf / GTI |
| Trim | S63 AMG | S65 AMG | GTI |
| Body | 4dr Sedan, ext. | 4dr Sedan, ext. | 4dr Hatch |
| Engine | 518hp V8 | 604hp V12 | 200hp I4 |
| Transmission | T7 | T5 | M6 |
| Drivetrain | RWD | RWD | FWD |
| EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway) | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG |
| Audio (watts, speakers) | 600, 14 | 600, 14 | ?, 8 |
| Tire (rear if not all the same) | 255/35-20 | 255/35-20 | 225/40-18 |
| Total Price | $137,425 | $205,025 | $30,515 |
| Adjustments for Features | -14,130 | -20,655 | 0 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Price | $123,295 | $184,370 | $30,515 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $61,075 | $0 |
| Total Invoice | $128,077 | $190,945 | $29,327 |
| Adjustments for Features | -13,169 | -19,237 | 0 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice | $114,908 | $171,708 | $29,327 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $56,800 | $0 |
Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz S-Class vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI
| Model Year | 2010 | 2010 | 2014 |
| Model | S-Class | S-Class | Golf / GTI |
| Trim | S63 AMG | S65 AMG | GTI |
| Body | 4dr Sedan, ext. | 4dr Sedan, ext. | 4dr Hatch |
| Transmission and Drivetrain | |||
| 7-speed manually-shiftable automatic | $1200 | ||
| 5-speed manually-shiftable automatic | $1000 | ||
| 6-speed manual | $150 | ||
| RWD | $0 | $0 | |
| FWD | $0 | ||
| Accessories | |||
| AC power outlet | $100 | $100 | |
| Adaptive cruise control, all-speed | $850 | ||
| Cruise control | $150 | $150 | |
| Parking guidance system - passive | $250 | $250 | |
| Power door closers | $300 | $300 | |
| Power trunk closer | $350 | $350 | |
| Proximity key | $250 | $250 | |
| Remote window/roof operation | $15 | $15 | |
| Sunshade, rear, power | $225 | $225 | |
| Sunshades, second row, power | $225 | $225 | |
| Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual | $250 | ||
| Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power | $350 | $350 | |
| Universal garage door opener | $100 | $100 | |
| Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety | |||
| Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats | $0 | ||
| Automatic braking, high-speed or partial | $200 | ||
| Blind spot warning system | $200 | ||
| Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system | $0 | ||
| Driver drowsiness monitor | $150 | $150 | |
| Forward collision warning | $200 | ||
| Lane departure warning | $200 | ||
| Night vision | $1750 | ||
| Obstacle detection, front | $150 | $150 | |
| Obstacle detection, rear | $250 | $250 | |
| Pedestrian detection, night | $50 | ||
| Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system | $0 | ||
| Rear side airbags | $300 | $300 | |
| Rearview camera | $200 | $200 | |
| Rollover sensor | $50 | $50 | |
| Torque vectoring, brake-based | $100 | $100 | |
| Cargo Management | |||
| Cargo cover | $75 | ||
| Cargo net | $40 | $40 | |
| Console with shifter | $150 | ||
| Console without shifter | $150 | $150 | |
| Rear seat pass-through | $100 | ||
| Storage compartment under front seat(s) | $50 | $50 | |
| Climate Control | |||
| Automatic air recirculation | $100 | $100 | |
| Automatic climate control, front | $200 | $200 | |
| Dual-zone climate control | $125 | $125 | |
| Rain-sensing wipers | $175 | $175 | |
| Rear air vents | $100 | $100 | |
| Rear air vents with automatic controls | $250 | ||
| Rear dual-zone climate control | $125 | ||
| Rear wiper | $175 | ||
| Residual heat | $50 | $50 | |
| Variable intermittent wipers | $75 | ||
| Wiper de-icer | $25 | $25 | |
| Exterior | |||
| Body kit | $0 | $0 | |
| Laminated front side windows | $200 | $200 | |
| Panoramic sunroof | $1200 | ||
| Rear spoiler | $200 | ||
| Sunroof | $900 | $900 | |
| Infotainment | |||
| Aux input | $50 | ||
| Bluetooth audio streaming | $25 | ||
| CD changer, in-dash | $325 | $325 | |
| CD player | $125 | ||
| DVD-Audio-compatible player | $0 | $0 | |
| Entertainment system with dual headrest screens | $1200 | ||
| HD radio | $50 | $50 | |
| SD Card slot | $25 | $25 | |
| Surround sound | $250 | $250 | |
| Telematics service, such as OnStar | $200 | $200 | |
| Traffic information | $25 | $25 | |
| Voice control for nav and audio | $100 | $100 | |
| Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors | |||
| Auto-dimming driver-side mirror | $75 | $75 | |
| Auto-dimming headlights | $200 | $200 | |
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | $150 | $150 | |
| Automatic headlights | $125 | $125 | |
| Chronometer | $100 | $100 | |
| Cornering lights | $50 | $50 | |
| Digital instruments | $0 | $0 | |
| Fog light, rear | $100 | $100 | |
| Headlight washers | $50 | $50 | |
| Illuminated vanity mirrors, rear seat | $100 | $100 | |
| Interior ambient lighting | $150 | $150 | |
| Mirror tilt-down in reverse | $25 | $25 | |
| Power-folding mirrors | $50 | $50 | |
| Seats and Interior Trim | |||
| Aluminum trim | $100 | ||
| 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 | ||
| Leather door panel trim | $250 | $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 | ||
| Massage, driver seat | $100 | $100 | |
| Massage, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | |
| Memory system, driver seat | $200 | $200 | |
| Memory system, passenger seat | $150 | $150 | |
| Memory system, second row seats | $150 | ||
| Metal pedals | $75 | $75 | |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat | $150 | $150 | |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | $150 | $150 | |
| Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat | $100 | $100 | |
| Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | |
| Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat | $50 | $50 | |
| Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat | $50 | $50 | |
| Power headrest height adjuster, second row seats | $75 | ||
| Power height adjuster, driver seat | $100 | $100 | |
| Power height adjuster, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | |
| Power recliner, second row seats | $150 | ||
| Power seat belt height adjusters, front row | $25 | $25 | |
| Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat | $100 | $100 | |
| Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | |
| Power tilt adjuster, driver seat | $100 | $100 | |
| Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | |
| Power tilt adjuster, second row seats | $150 | ||
| Power-folding headrests, second row seats | $50 | $50 | |
| Synthetic suede headliner | $650 | $650 | |
| Upholstered instrument cluster hood, leather | $200 | ||
| Upholstered instrument panel, leather | $1000 | ||
| Wood trim | $300 | $300 | |
| Suspension, Wheels, and Tires | |||
| Adaptive hydraulic struts, auto-leveling and ht. adjustable | $4000 | $4000 | |
| Crosswind stabilization | $50 | $50 | |
| Transmission | |||
| Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls | $100 | $100 | |
| Total Value of Features | $17,330 | $23,855 | $3,200 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | $14,130 | $20,655 | $0 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | -13,169 | -19,237 | 0 |
Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz S-Class vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI
| Model Year | 2010 | 2014 |
| Model | S-Class | Golf / GTI |
| Body | 4dr Sedan, ext. | 4dr Hatch |
| Wheelbase | 124.6 in | 101.5 in |
| Length | 206.5 in | 165.4 in |
| Width | 73.7 in | 70.3 in |
| Height | 58.0 in | 58.3 in |
| Curb Weight | 4,456 lb. | 2,969 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 23.8 gal. | 14.5 gal. |
| Row 1 Headroom | 37.8 in | 39.3 in |
| Row 1 Shoulder Room | 59.1 in | 54.7 in |
| Row 1 Hip Room | 59.9 in | 0.0 in |
| Row 1 Legroom | 41.9 in | 41.2 in |
| Row 2 Headroom | 38.5 in | 38.5 in |
| Row 2 Shoulder Room | 58.7 in | 52.8 in |
| Row 2 Hip Room | 59.4 in | 0.0 in |
| Row 2 Legroom | 42.3 in | 35.5 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 16.4 ft3 | 15.0 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 16.4 | 46.0 ft3 |
Option Package Details
Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI
| Driver's Edition | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| Leather seating surfaces | 900 | Yes |
| Sunroof | 900 | Yes |
| Steering-linked headlights | 150 | Yes |
| Xenon HID headlights | 500 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 3050 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
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