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

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Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. Mercedes-Benz AMG GT Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $40,635

Volkswagen Golf / GTI R   
Difference: $95,335

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20182016
ModelGolf / GTIAMG GT
TrimRS
Body4dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Base Price $39,785 $129,900
Blind spot warning system   875
Metallic paint (extra cost)   720
Illuminated door sill trim plates   700
Tall rear wing-type spoiler   2,850
Blind spot warning system   814
Metallic paint (extra cost)   670
Illuminated door sill trim plates   651
Tall rear wing-type spoiler   2,651
Options (change) 0 5,145
Options (change) 0 4,786
Destination 850 925
Total Price $40,635 $135,970

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. Mercedes-Benz AMG GT

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Golf / GTI R
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $93,695
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $124,142
Model Year20182016
ModelGolf / GTIAMG GT
TrimRS
Body4dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Engine292hp I4503hp V8
TransmissionM6S7
DrivetrainAWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)400, 9640, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/35-19265/35-19
Total Price$40,635$135,970
Adjustments for Features0-1,640
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$40,635$134,330

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

Model Year20182016
ModelGolf / GTIAMG GT
TrimRS
Body4dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150 
7-speed automated manual $1200
AWD$1700 
RWD $0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control$600 
Cruise control $150
Hands-free trunk or liftgate $100
Power rear side windows$200 
Power trunk closer $350
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350
Universal garage door opener $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200
Automatic braking, low-speed $200
Backup collision intervention$150 
Blind spot warning system $200
Driver drowsiness monitor $150
Forward collision warning $200
Knee airbag, passenger $75
Lane departure prevention, steering-based$200 
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0
Secondary collision brake assist$25 
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100 
Vehicle health reports$0 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50 
Cargo area partition net $40
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
Rear seat pass-through$100 
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15 
Rear air vents$100 
Rear wiper$175 
Residual heat $50
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential $300
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150
Dry-sump oil system (optional) $0
Exterior 
Body kit$0 
Front splitter spoiler $200
Rear spoiler$200 
Tall rear wing-type spoiler $500
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100 
Apple CarPlay support$100 
Aux input$50 
DVD-compatible player $0
In-vehicle Internet $150
Larger infotainment display$0 
Media drive $15
Mirrorlink support$0 
Navigation map updates, three years $0
SD Card slot $25
Surround sound $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225
Wi-Fi hotspot $50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75
Boost gauge $75
Chronometer $100
Compass$0 
Cornering lights$50 
Fog light, rear $100
Interior ambient lighting$150 
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25
Performance meter$150 
Power-folding mirrors $50
Steering-linked headlights$150 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50 
Floor mats$75 
Folding second row seats$300 
Leather door panel trim $250
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Memory system, driver seat $200
Memory system, passenger seat $150
No leather in second row $-300
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat $100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat $100
Power thigh bolsters, driver seat $100
Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100
Synthetic suede steering wheel $150
Upholstered instrument panel $300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350 
Polished alloy wheels $350
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Transmission 
Launch control $100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$6,265$7,905
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,640
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,526

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

Model Year20182016
ModelGolf / GTIAMG GT
Body4dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Wheelbase103.8 in103.5 in
Length167.6 in179.0 in
Width70.8 in76.3 in
Height58.2 in50.7 in
Curb Weight2,946 lb.3,628 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.2 gal.17.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.4 in39.5 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.9 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.2 in0.0 in
Row 2 Headroom38.1 in0.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.9 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom35.6 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
17.4 ft310.1 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
53.7 ft310.1 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz AMG GT S

Blind spot warning system
FeatureValueRequested?
Blind spot warning system200No
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Total Requested20050%
Total Not Requested20050%
Tall rear wing-type spoiler
FeatureValueRequested?
Tall rear wing-type spoiler500No
Front splitter spoiler200No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested700100%

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