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Mercedes-Benz SL 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 SL vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI Invoice Comparison
Lowest Total Price: $32,555 Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI Autobahn | ||||||
| Difference: $66,560 | ||||||
Lowest Total Invoice: $31,117 Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI Autobahn | ||||||
| Difference: $61,212 | ||||||
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| Model Year | 2008 | 2008 | 2008 | 2008 | 2015 | 2015 |
| Model | SL | SL | SL | SL | Golf / GTI | Golf / GTI |
| Trim | SL550 | SL600 | SL55 AMG | SL65 AMG | GTI Autobahn | R |
| Body | 2dr Hardtop conv. | 2dr Hardtop conv. | 2dr Hardtop conv. | 2dr Hardtop conv. | 4dr Hatch | 4dr Hatch |
| Base Price | $95,300 | $133,200 | $129,300 | $187,200 | $30,045 | $36,595 |
| Base Invoice | $88,629 | $123,876 | $120,249 | $174,096 | $28,843 | $35,131 |
| Obstacle detection, rear | 1,130 | 1,130 | 1,130 | 1,130 | ||
| Voice control for nav and audio | 510 | 510 | 510 | 510 | ||
| Wood trim | 0 | 0 | ||||
| Lighting Package | 995 | |||||
| Driver Assistance Package | 695 | |||||
| DCC & Navigation Package | 2,495 | |||||
| Obstacle detection, rear | 1,051 | 1,051 | 1,051 | 1,051 | ||
| Voice control for nav and audio | 474 | 474 | 474 | 474 | ||
| Wood trim | 0 | 0 | ||||
| Lighting Package | 856 | |||||
| Driver Assistance Package | 598 | |||||
| DCC & Navigation Package | 2,396 | |||||
| Options (change) | 1,640 | 1,640 | 1,640 | 1,640 | 1,690 | 2,495 |
| Options (change) | 1,525 | 1,525 | 1,525 | 1,525 | 1,454 | 2,396 |
| Destination | 875 | 875 | 875 | 875 | 820 | 820 |
| Gas Tax | 1,300 | 2,600 | 2,600 | 2,600 | 0 | 0 |
| Total Price | $99,115 | $138,315 | $134,415 | $192,315 | $32,555 | $39,910 |
| Total Invoice | $92,329 | $128,876 | $125,249 | $179,096 | $31,117 | $38,347 |
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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mercedes-Benz SL vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI
| Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI Autobahn | ||||||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $54,795 | ||||||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $50,253 | ||||||
| Model Year | 2008 | 2008 | 2008 | 2008 | 2015 | 2015 |
| Model | SL | SL | SL | SL | Golf / GTI | Golf / GTI |
| Trim | SL550 | SL600 | SL55 AMG | SL65 AMG | GTI Autobahn | R |
| Body | 2dr Hardtop conv. | 2dr Hardtop conv. | 2dr Hardtop conv. | 2dr Hardtop conv. | 4dr Hatch | 4dr Hatch |
| Engine | 382hp V8 | 510hp V12 | 510hp V8 | 604hp V12 | 210hp I4 | 292hp I4 |
| Transmission | T7 | T5 | T5 | T5 | M6 | S6 |
| Drivetrain | RWD | RWD | RWD | RWD | FWD | AWD |
| EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway) | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG |
| Audio (watts, speakers) | 250, 8 | 250, 8 | 250, 8 | 250, 8 | 400, 9 | 400, 9 |
| Tire (rear if not all the same) | 255/40-18 | 255/40-18 | 255/35-19 | 255/35-19 | 225/40-18 | 235/35-19 |
| Total Price | $99,115 | $138,315 | $134,415 | $192,315 | $32,555 | $39,910 |
| Adjustments for Features | -11,765 | -13,465 | -12,615 | -13,565 | 0 | -2,475 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Price | $87,350 | $124,850 | $121,800 | $178,750 | $32,555 | $37,435 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $37,500 | $34,450 | $91,400 | $0 | $4,880 |
| Total Invoice | $92,329 | $128,876 | $125,249 | $179,096 | $31,117 | $38,347 |
| Adjustments for Features | -10,959 | -12,546 | -11,755 | -12,633 | 0 | -2,378 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice | $81,370 | $116,330 | $113,494 | $166,463 | $31,117 | $35,969 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $34,960 | $32,124 | $85,093 | $0 | $4,852 |
Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz SL vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI
| Model Year | 2008 | 2008 | 2008 | 2008 | 2015 | 2015 |
| Model | SL | SL | SL | SL | Golf / GTI | Golf / GTI |
| Trim | SL550 | SL600 | SL55 AMG | SL65 AMG | GTI Autobahn | R |
| Body | 2dr Hardtop conv. | 2dr Hardtop conv. | 2dr Hardtop conv. | 2dr Hardtop conv. | 4dr Hatch | 4dr Hatch |
| Transmission and Drivetrain | ||||||
| 7-speed manually-shiftable automatic | $1200 | |||||
| 5-speed manually-shiftable automatic | $1000 | $1000 | $1000 | |||
| 6-speed manual | $150 | |||||
| 6-speed automated manual | $1100 | |||||
| RWD | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | ||
| FWD | $0 | |||||
| AWD | $1700 | |||||
| Accessories | ||||||
| Power rear side windows | $200 | $200 | ||||
| Power trunk closer | $350 | $350 | ||||
| Proximity key | $250 | $250 | $250 | $250 | ||
| Remote app | $25 | $25 | ||||
| Remote window/roof operation | $15 | $15 | $15 | $15 | ||
| Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual | $250 | $250 | ||||
| Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power | $350 | $350 | $350 | $350 | ||
| Universal garage door opener | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| Wind blocker, small | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety | ||||||
| Auto-raising roll bars / headrests | $500 | $500 | $500 | $500 | ||
| Forward collision warning | $200 | |||||
| Rearview camera | $200 | $200 | ||||
| Secondary collision brake assist | $25 | $25 | ||||
| Side curtain airbags | $350 | $350 | ||||
| Temporary spare tire | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | |
| Torque vectoring, brake-based | $100 | $100 | ||||
| Vehicle health reports | $0 | $0 | ||||
| Cargo Management | ||||||
| Cargo cover | $75 | $75 | ||||
| Overhead sunglass holder | $25 | $25 | ||||
| Rear seat pass-through | $100 | $100 | ||||
| Storage compartment under front seat(s) | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | ||
| Climate Control | ||||||
| Automatic air recirculation | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| Rear air vents | $100 | $100 | ||||
| Rear wiper | $175 | $175 | ||||
| Residual heat | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | ||
| Wiper de-icer | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | ||
| Engine / Motor | ||||||
| Dual-mode exhaust, switchable | $500 | |||||
| Exterior | ||||||
| Body kit | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | ||
| Power retractable hardtop | $6750 | $6750 | $6750 | $6750 | ||
| Rear spoiler | $200 | $200 | ||||
| Sunroof, large | $1100 | |||||
| Infotainment | ||||||
| Bluetooth audio streaming | $25 | $25 | ||||
| CD changer, remote | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | ||
| HD radio | $50 | $50 | ||||
| iPod integration | $100 | $100 | ||||
| SD Card slot | $25 | $25 | ||||
| Surround sound | $250 | $250 | $250 | $250 | ||
| Traffic information | $25 | $25 | ||||
| Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors | ||||||
| Auto-dimming driver-side mirror | $75 | $75 | $75 | $75 | ||
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | |
| Compass | $0 | $0 | ||||
| Cornering lights | $50 | $50 | ||||
| Fog light, rear | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| Fog lights | $125 | $125 | $125 | $125 | $125 | |
| Headlight washers | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| Mirror tilt-down in reverse | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | ||
| Steering-linked headlights | $150 | $150 | ||||
| Seats and Interior Trim | ||||||
| Center armrest(s), second row | $50 | $50 | ||||
| Cooled or ventilated front seats | $300 | $300 | ||||
| Door sill trim plates | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| Folding second row seats | $300 | $300 | ||||
| Illuminated door sill trim plates | $200 | $200 | ||||
| Leather door panel trim | $250 | $250 | $250 | $250 | ||
| Leather-wrapped steering wheel | $150 | $150 | $150 | |||
| Manual height adjuster, passenger seat | $50 | $50 | ||||
| Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | $50 | $50 | ||||
| Memory system, driver seat | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | ||
| Memory system, passenger seat | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | ||
| Metal pedals | $75 | $75 | $75 | $75 | ||
| No leather in second row | $-300 | $-300 | $-300 | $-300 | ||
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | $150 | $150 | $150 | |||
| Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | ||
| Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | ||
| Power height adjuster, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat | $100 | |||||
| Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | $100 | |||||
| Power seatback bolsters, driver seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | |||
| Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | |||
| Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| Synthetic suede headliner | $650 | $650 | $650 | |||
| Synthetic suede steering wheel | $150 | $150 | ||||
| Upholstered instrument panel, leather | $1000 | $1000 | $1000 | $1000 | ||
| Wood trim | $300 | $300 | $300 | $300 | ||
| Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel | $150 | |||||
| Suspension, Wheels, and Tires | ||||||
| Adaptive dampers - electrical | $500 | |||||
| Adaptive hydraulic struts, auto-leveling and ht. adjustable | $4000 | $4000 | $4000 | $4000 | ||
| Electronic systems calibration selector | $200 | $200 | ||||
| Sport suspension (upgrade) | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | ||
| Transmission | ||||||
| Launch control | $100 | |||||
| Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls | $100 | $100 | $100 | |||
| Total Value of Features | $17,090 | $18,790 | $17,940 | $18,890 | $5,325 | $7,800 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | $11,765 | $13,465 | $12,615 | $13,565 | $0 | $2,475 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | -10,959 | -12,546 | -11,755 | -12,633 | 0 | -2,378 |
Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz SL vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI
| Model Year | 2008 | 2015 |
| Model | SL | Golf / GTI |
| Body | 2dr Hardtop conv. | 4dr Hatch |
| Wheelbase | 100.8 in | 103.8 in |
| Length | 178.5 in | 167.5 in |
| Width | 71.5 in | 70.8 in |
| Height | 51.0 in | 57.2 in |
| Curb Weight | 4,221 lb. | 2,964 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 21.1 gal. | 13.2 gal. |
| Row 1 Headroom | 37.7 in | 38.4 in |
| Row 1 Shoulder Room | 54.0 in | 55.9 in |
| Row 1 Hip Room | 53.9 in | 0.0 in |
| Row 1 Legroom | 42.9 in | 41.2 in |
| Row 2 Headroom | 0.0 in | 38.1 in |
| Row 2 Shoulder Room | 0.0 in | 53.9 in |
| Row 2 Legroom | 0.0 in | 35.6 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 7.3 ft3 | 22.8 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 10.2 ft3 | 52.7 ft3 |
Option Package Details
Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI Autobahn
| Lighting Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Steering-linked headlights | 150 | No |
| Xenon HID headlights | 500 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 500 | 77% |
| Total Not Requested | 150 | 23% |
| Driver Assistance Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Obstacle detection, front | 150 | Yes |
| Obstacle detection, rear | 250 | Yes |
| Forward collision warning | 200 | No |
| Total Requested | 400 | 67% |
| Total Not Requested | 200 | 33% |
Option Package Details
Volkswagen Golf / GTI R
| DCC & Navigation Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Adaptive dampers - electrical | 500 | Yes |
| Obstacle detection, front | 150 | Yes |
| Obstacle detection, rear | 250 | Yes |
| 235/35YR19 tires | 400 | No |
| Fender, 400W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer) | 350 | No |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 75 | Yes |
| Traffic information | 25 | No |
| Total Requested | 1575 | 67% |
| Total Not Requested | 775 | 33% |
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