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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: $36,020

Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI Autobahn   
Difference: $81,655

Lowest Total Invoice: $34,597

Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI Autobahn   
Difference: $74,902

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20182011201120112011
ModelGolf / GTICL-ClassCL-ClassCL-ClassCL-Class
TrimGTI AutobahnCL550CL63 AMGCL600CL65 AMG
Body4dr Hatch2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Base Price $35,070 $113,150 $150,250 $157,000 $209,300
Base Invoice $33,667 $105,229 $139,732 $146,010 $194,649
Cargo net 100        
Driver Assistance Package   2,950 2,950    
Illuminated door sill trim plates   700 1,000 700 1,000
Cargo net 80        
Driver Assistance Package   2,744 2,744    
Illuminated door sill trim plates   651 930 651 930
Options (change) 100 3,650 3,950 700 1,000
Options (change) 80 3,395 3,674 651 930
Destination 850 875 875 875 875
Gas Tax 0 0 1,000 2,600 2,600
Total Price $36,020 $117,675 $156,075 $161,175 $213,775
Total Invoice $34,597 $109,499 $145,281 $150,136 $199,054

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI Autobahn
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $73,515
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $67,328
Model Year20182011201120112011
ModelGolf / GTICL-ClassCL-ClassCL-ClassCL-Class
TrimGTI AutobahnCL550CL63 AMGCL600CL65 AMG
Body4dr Hatch2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Engine220hp I4429hp V8536hp V8510hp V12621hp V12
TransmissionM6T7T7T5T5
DrivetrainFWDAWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)400, 9600, 11600, 11600, 11600, 11
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/40-18255/45-18255/35-20255/45-19255/35-20
Total Price$36,020$117,675$156,075$161,175$213,775
Adjustments for Features0-8,140-10,840-12,290-13,315
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$36,020$109,535$145,235$148,885$200,460
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$35,700$39,350$90,925
Total Invoice$34,597$109,499$145,281$150,136$199,054
Adjustments for Features0-7,574-10,090-11,448-12,398
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$34,597$101,925$135,191$138,688$186,656
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$33,266$36,763$84,731

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

Model Year20182011201120112011
ModelGolf / GTICL-ClassCL-ClassCL-ClassCL-Class
TrimGTI AutobahnCL550CL63 AMGCL600CL65 AMG
Body4dr Hatch2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150    
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1200$1200  
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1000$1000
FWD$0    
AWD $1700   
RWD  $0$0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control$600    
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed $850$850$850$850
Heated steering wheel   $100 
Parking guidance system - passive $250$250$250$250
Power door closers $300$300$300$300
Power trunk closer $350$350$350$350
Remote app$25    
Remote window/roof operation $15$15$15$15
Sunshade, rear, power $225$225$225$225
Sunshades, second row, power    $225
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250    
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350$350$350$350
Universal garage door opener $100$100$100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0    
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200$200$200$200
Automatic braking, low-speed$200    
Blind spot collision prevention $150$150$150$150
Cross-traffic collision intervention, rear$100    
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100    
Driver drowsiness monitor $150$150$150$150
Full-size spare tire $225$225$225$225
Lane departure prevention $150$150$150$150
Lane departure warning $200$200$200$200
Night vision   $1750$1750
Obstacle detection, front $150$150$150$150
Obstacle detection, rear $250$250$250$250
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0$0$0$0
Rear side airbags $300$300$300$300
Rearview camera$200  $200$200
Rollover sensor $50$50$50$50
Secondary collision brake assist$25    
Temporary spare tire$150    
Vehicle health reports$0    
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75    
Console with shifter$150    
Console without shifter $150$150$150$150
Rear seat pass-through$100    
Second-row low console $100$100$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$100$100 
Rear air vents with automatic controls    $250
Rear dual-zone climate control    $125
Rear wiper$175    
Residual heat $50$50$50$50
Wiper de-icer $25$25$25$25
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip front differential$500    
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop  $150  
Regenerative braking $0   
Exterior 
Body kit$0    
Laminated front side windows $200$200$200$200
Painted brake calipers (optional)$0    
Rear spoiler$200    
Sunroof $900$900$900$900
Sunroof, large$1100    
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100    
App support$0    
Apple CarPlay support$100    
Aux input$50    
Bluetooth audio streaming$25    
CD changer, in-dash $325$325$325$325
CD player$125    
DVD-Audio-compatible player $0$0$0$0
HD radio$50    
iPod integration $100$100$100$100
Larger infotainment display$0    
Mirrorlink support$0    
SD Card slot $25$25$25$25
SMS text-to-speech reader$25    
Surround sound $250$250$250$250
Traffic + travel information$25    
USB port$25    
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock $25 $25 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75$75$75$75
Chronometer  $100 $100
Compass$0    
Digital instruments $0$0$0$0
Fog light, rear $100$100$100$100
Headlight washers $50$50$50$50
Illuminated vanity mirrors, rear seat    $100
LED headlights$1000    
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25$25$25$25
Power-folding mirrors $50$50$50$50
Xenon HID headlights $500$500$500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Automatic seat bolsters, driver  $300$300$300
Automatic seat bolsters, front passenger  $300$300$300
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300$300$300$300
Folding second row seats$300    
Leather door panel trim $250$250$250$250
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 $150 $150
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50    
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50    
Massage, driver seat  $100$100$100
Massage, passenger seat  $100$100$100
Memory system, driver seat $200$200$200$200
Memory system, passenger seat $150$150$150$150
Metal pedals  $75 $75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150$150$150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, second row seats    $225
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 recliner, second row seats    $150
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
Power-folding headrests, second row seats $50$50$50$50
Synthetic suede headliner  $650$650$650
Upholstered instrument panel, leather $1000$1000$1000$1000
Wood trim $300$300$300$300
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel $150 $150 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500$500   
Adaptive hydraulic struts, auto-leveling and ht. adjustable  $4000$4000$4000
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable $1000   
Crosswind stabilization  $50$50$50
Electronic systems calibration selector$200    
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 $0 $0
Transmission 
Launch control  $100  
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100$100$100
Total Value of Features$6,975$15,115$17,815$19,265$20,290
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$8,140$10,840$12,290$13,315
Value of Feature Adjustments0-7,574-10,090-11,448-12,398

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

Model Year20182011
ModelGolf / GTICL-Class
Body4dr Hatch2dr Coupe
Wheelbase103.8 in116.3 in
Length167.6 in200.6 in
Width70.8 in73.7 in
Height58.2 in55.8 in
Curb Weight2,946 lb.4,651 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.2 gal.23.8 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.4 in36.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.9 in59.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in62.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.2 in42.2 in
Row 2 Headroom38.1 in36.4 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.9 in55.2 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in56.0 in
Row 2 Legroom35.6 in32.2 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
17.4 ft313.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
53.7 ft313.5 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz CL-Class CL550

Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Lane departure warning system200No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Lane departure prevention system150No
Automatic braking, high-speed200No
Forward collision alert200Yes
Blind spot intervention150No
Total Requested40022%
Total Not Requested140078%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz CL-Class CL63 AMG

Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Lane departure warning system200No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Lane departure prevention system150No
Automatic braking, high-speed200No
Forward collision alert200Yes
Blind spot intervention150No
Total Requested40022%
Total Not Requested140078%

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