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

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Mercedes-Benz SL vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $32,555

Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI Autobahn   
Difference: $118,070

Lowest Total Invoice: $31,117

Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI Autobahn   
Difference: $109,029

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2016201620152015
ModelSLSLGolf / GTIGolf / GTI
TrimAMG SL63AMG SL65GTI AutobahnR
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $149,700 $217,550 $30,045 $36,595
Base Invoice $139,221 $202,322 $28,843 $35,131
Wood trim 0 0    
Lighting Package     995  
Driver Assistance Package     695  
DCC & Navigation Package       2,495
Wood trim 0 0    
Lighting Package     856  
Driver Assistance Package     598  
DCC & Navigation Package       2,396
Options (change) 0 0 1,690 2,495
Options (change) 0 0 1,454 2,396
Destination 925 925 820 820
Gas Tax 0 1,300 0 0
Total Price $150,625 $219,775 $32,555 $39,910
Total Invoice $140,146 $204,547 $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: $99,780
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $92,011
Model Year2016201620152015
ModelSLSLGolf / GTIGolf / GTI
TrimAMG SL63AMG SL65GTI AutobahnR
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine577hp V8621hp V12210hp I4292hp I4
TransmissionT7T7M6S6
DrivetrainRWDRWDFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)600, 11900, 12400, 9400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/35-19255/35-19225/40-18235/35-19
Total Price$150,625$219,775$32,555$39,910
Adjustments for Features-18,290-24,5900-2,475
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$132,335$195,185$32,555$37,435
Cost Above Minimum$0$62,850$0$4,880
Total Invoice$140,146$204,547$31,117$38,347
Adjustments for Features-17,018-22,8860-2,378
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$123,128$181,661$31,117$35,969
Cost Above Minimum$0$58,533$0$4,852

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

Model Year2016201620152015
ModelSLSLGolf / GTIGolf / GTI
TrimAMG SL63AMG SL65GTI AutobahnR
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200$1200  
6-speed manual  $150 
6-speed automated manual   $1100
RWD$0$0  
FWD  $0 
AWD   $1700
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed $850  
Cruise control$150 $150$150
Hands-free trunk or liftgate$100$100  
Power door closers $300  
Power rear side windows  $200$200
Power trunk closer$350$350  
Remote window/roof operation$15$15  
Semi-automated parking system$500$500  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250$250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350  
Universal garage door opener$100$100  
Wind blocker, power small$300$300  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Auto-raising roll bars / headrests$500$500  
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200  
Automatic braking, low-speed $200  
Blind spot collision prevention $150  
Blind spot warning system $200  
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system$0   
Driver drowsiness monitor$150$150  
Forward collision warning $200$200 
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75  
Lane departure prevention $150  
Lane departure warning $200  
Night vision $1750  
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0  
Secondary collision brake assist  $25$25
Temporary spare tire  $150 
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  
Climate Control 
Adaptive windshield washer system$0$0  
Automatic air recirculation$100$100  
Heated washer fluid system$50$50  
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15$15
Rear air vents  $100$100
Rear wiper  $175$175
Residual heat$50$50  
Washer fluid outlets in wiper blade$100$100  
Wiper de-icer$25$25  
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential$300$300  
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150$150  
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable   $500
Raised top speed limiter$0$0  
Exterior 
Body kit  $0$0
Electronically-variable tint, sunroof or glass roof panel $2000  
Glass roof panel(s)$300$300  
Power retractable hardtop$6750$6750  
Sunroof, large  $1100 
Infotainment 
App support$0$0  
Aux input$50$50  
DVD-compatible player$0$0  
In-vehicle Internet$150$150  
Media drive$15$15  
Navigation map updates, three years$0$0  
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25  
Surround sound$250$250  
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200$200
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225  
Traffic + travel information$25$25  
Traffic information  $25$25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75  
Auto-dimming headlights$200$200  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150$150 $150
Chronometer$100$100  
Compass  $0$0
Cornering lights$50$50  
Fog light, rear$100$100  
Fog lights$125$125$125 
Headlight washers$50$50 $50
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Automatic seat bolsters, driver$300$300  
Automatic seat bolsters, front passenger$300$300  
Center armrest(s), second row  $50$50
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300$300  
Folding second row seats  $300$300
Leather door panel trim$250$250  
Leather headliner $1000  
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat  $50$50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $50$50
Massage, driver seat$100$100  
Massage, passenger seat$100$100  
Memory system, driver seat$200$200  
Memory system, passenger seat$150$150  
Metal pedals$75$75  
Neck-level heating, front seats$150$150  
No leather in second row$-300$-300  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150$150  
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 height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100  
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$100$100  
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$100$100  
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100  
Synthetic suede headliner$650   
Upholstered instrument panel, leather$1000$1000  
Wood trim$300$300  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical   $500
Adaptive hydraulic struts, auto-leveling and ht. adjustable$4000$4000  
Transmission 
Launch control$100  $100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100 $100
Total Value of Features$21,805$28,105$3,515$5,990
Value of Feature Adjustments$18,290$24,590$0$2,475
Value of Feature Adjustments-17,018-22,8860-2,378

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

Model Year20162015
ModelSLGolf / GTI
Body2dr Hardtop conv.4dr Hatch
Wheelbase101.8 in103.8 in
Length181.8 in167.5 in
Width73.9 in70.8 in
Height51.8 in57.2 in
Curb Weight3,936 lb.2,964 lb.
Fuel Capacity19.8 gal.13.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.1 in38.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.5 in55.9 in
Row 1 Legroom42.9 in41.2 in
Row 2 Headroom0.0 in38.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room0.0 in53.9 in
Row 2 Legroom0.0 in35.6 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
8.5 ft322.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
13.5 ft352.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI Autobahn

Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Total Requested650100%
Total Not Requested00%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Total Requested600100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Golf / GTI R

DCC & Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive dampers - electrical500Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
235/35YR19 tires400No
Fender, 400W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested160068%
Total Not Requested75032%

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