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

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

Lowest Total Price: $30,765

Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI   
Difference: $122,610

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,565

Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI   
Difference: $113,205

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2012201220122012
ModelGolf / GTIGolf / GTICL-ClassCL-Class
TrimGTIRCL63 AMGCL65 AMG
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Base Price $23,995 $33,990 $151,500 $211,000
Base Invoice $23,035 $32,631 $140,895 $196,230
Autobahn Package 6,000      
Sunroof and Navigation Package   1,500    
Autobahn Package 5,760      
Sunroof and Navigation Package   1,440    
Options (change) 6,000 1,500 0 0
Options (change) 5,760 1,440 0 0
Destination 770 770 875 875
Gas Tax 0 0 1,000 2,100
Total Price $30,765 $36,260 $153,375 $213,975
Total Invoice $29,565 $34,841 $142,770 $199,205

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $108,180
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $99,773
Model Year2012201220122012
ModelGolf / GTIGolf / GTICL-ClassCL-Class
TrimGTIRCL63 AMGCL65 AMG
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Engine200hp I4256hp I4536hp V8621hp V12
TransmissionM6M6T7T5
DrivetrainFWDAWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)300, 8300, 8600, 11600, 11
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/40-18225/40-18255/35-20255/35-20
Total Price$30,765$36,260$153,375$213,975
Adjustments for Features0-1,950-14,430-18,705
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$30,765$34,310$138,945$195,270
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,545$0$56,325
Total Invoice$29,565$34,841$142,770$199,205
Adjustments for Features0-1,874-13,432-17,414
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$29,565$32,967$129,338$181,791
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,402$0$52,453

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

Model Year2012201220122012
ModelGolf / GTIGolf / GTICL-ClassCL-Class
TrimGTIRCL63 AMGCL65 AMG
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150  
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1200 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1000
FWD$0   
AWD $1700  
RWD  $0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed   $850
Cruise control$150$150$150 
Parking guidance system - passive  $250$250
Power door closers  $300$300
Power rear side windows  $200$200
Power trunk closer  $350$350
Remote window/roof operation  $15$15
Sunshade, rear, power  $225$225
Sunshades, second row, power   $225
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$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$0  
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial   $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
Full-size spare tire  $225$225
Knee airbag, driver  $75$75
Lane departure prevention   $150
Lane departure warning   $200
Night vision   $1750
Obstacle detection, front  $150$150
Obstacle detection, rear  $250$250
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system   $0
Rear side airbags  $300$300
Rearview camera   $200
Rollover sensor  $50$50
Temporary spare tire$150$150  
Torque vectoring, brake-based  $100$100
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75$75  
Cargo net  $40$40
Console with shifter$150$150  
Console without shifter  $150$150
Rear seat pass-through$100$100  
Second-row low console  $100$100
Storage compartment under front seat(s)  $50$50
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation  $100$100
Automatic climate control, front $200$200$200
Dual-zone climate control $125$125$125
Rain-sensing wipers  $175$175
Rear air vents$100$100$100 
Rear air vents with automatic controls   $250
Rear dual-zone climate control   $125
Rear wiper$175$175  
Residual heat  $50$50
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75  
Wiper de-icer  $25$25
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop  $150 
Exterior 
Body kit $0  
Laminated front side windows  $200$200
Rear spoiler$200$200  
Infotainment 
Aux input$50$50  
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25  
CD changer, in-dash  $325$325
CD player$125$125  
DVD-Audio-compatible player  $0$0
Surround sound  $250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200$200
Voice control for nav and audio  $100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75$75
Auto-dimming rearview mirror  $150$150
Automatic headlights  $125$125
Chronometer  $100$100
Compass$0$0  
Cornering lights  $50$50
Digital instruments  $0$0
Fog light, rear  $100$100
Fog lights$125 $125$125
Headlight washers $50$50$50
Illuminated vanity mirrors, rear seat   $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$100  
Automatic seat bolsters, driver  $300$300
Automatic seat bolsters, front passenger  $300$300
Cooled or ventilated front seats  $300$300
Folding second row seats$300$300  
Leather door panel trim  $250$250
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50$50  
Manual height 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
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, second row seats   $225
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 height adjuster, driver seat  $100$100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100
Power recliner, driver seat  $100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat  $100$100
Power recliner, second row seats   $150
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-folding headrests, second row seats  $50$50
Synthetic suede headliner  $650$650
Upholstered instrument panel, leather  $1000$1000
Wood trim  $300$300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive hydraulic struts, auto-leveling and ht. adjustable  $4000$4000
Crosswind stabilization  $50$50
Transmission 
Launch control  $100 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100$100
Total Value of Features$2,400$4,350$16,830$21,105
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,950$14,430$18,705
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,874-13,432-17,414

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

Model Year20122012
ModelGolf / GTICL-Class
Body2dr Hatch2dr Coupe
Wheelbase101.5 in116.3 in
Length165.4 in200.6 in
Width70.3 in73.7 in
Height58.3 in55.8 in
Curb Weight2,969 lb.4,620 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.5 gal.23.8 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.3 in36.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.7 in59.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in62.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.2 in42.2 in
Row 2 Headroom38.5 in36.4 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room52.8 in55.2 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in56.0 in
Row 2 Legroom35.5 in32.2 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
15.0 ft313.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
46.0 ft313.5 ft3

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Option Package Details
Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI

Autobahn Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Dynaudio, 300W, 8 speakers350No
Navigation system600Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
HD radio50No
SD Card slot25Yes
Total Requested365086%
Total Not Requested60014%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Golf / GTI R

Sunroof and Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Dynaudio, 300W, 8 speakers350No
Total Requested150081%
Total Not Requested35019%

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