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

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

Lowest Total Price: $30,515

Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI   
Difference: $10,755

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,327

Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI   
Difference: $9,118

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201420182018
ModelGolf / GTICLACLA
TrimGTICLA250AMG CLA45
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $25,095 $32,700 $50,400
Base Invoice $24,091 $30,411 $46,872
Driver's Edition 4,600    
Garmin Map Pilot   625 625
Interior Package   1,650  
Premium Package   1,800 1,800
Metallic paint (extra cost)   720 720
Aluminum trim   150  
Rear spoiler   300  
Sunroof, large   1,480 1,480
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only   850  
AMG Red Cut Exclusive Package     1,650
Driver's Edition 4,416    
Garmin Map Pilot   581 581
Interior Package   1,535  
Premium Package   1,674 1,674
Metallic paint (extra cost)   669 669
Aluminum trim   140  
Rear spoiler   273  
Sunroof, large   1,376 1,376
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only   791  
AMG Red Cut Exclusive Package     1,535
Options (change) 4,600 7,575 6,275
Options (change) 4,416 7,039 5,835
Destination 820 995 995
Total Price $30,515 $41,270 $57,670
Total Invoice $29,327 $38,445 $53,702

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,195
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,939
Model Year201420182018
ModelGolf / GTICLACLA
TrimGTICLA250AMG CLA45
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine200hp I4208hp I4375hp I4
TransmissionM6S7S7
DrivetrainFWDFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 8?, 8?, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/40-18225/45-17235/40-18
Total Price$30,515$41,270$57,670
Adjustments for Features0-5,560-8,185
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$30,515$35,710$49,485
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$13,775
Total Invoice$29,327$38,445$53,702
Adjustments for Features0-5,179-7,622
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$29,327$33,266$46,080
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$12,814

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

Model Year201420182018
ModelGolf / GTICLACLA
TrimGTICLA250AMG CLA45
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150  
7-speed automated manual $1200$1200
FWD$0$0 
AWD  $1700
Accessories 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate $100$100
Proximity key $250$250
Remote app $25$25
Remote climate control $25$25
Remote start via app $75$75
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0  
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200$200
Automatic braking, low-speed $200$200
Blind spot warning system $200$200
Driver drowsiness monitor $150$150
Forward collision warning $200$200
Knee airbag, driver $75$75
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0$0
Rearview camera $200$200
Rollover sensor $50$50
Temporary spare tire$150  
Tires, run-flat $150$150
Torque vectoring, brake-based  $100
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50  
Cargo cover$75  
Console with shifter$150 $150
Console without shifter $150 
Rear seat pass-through$100  
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200$200
Dual-zone climate control $125$125
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15  
Rain-sensing wipers $175$175
Rear wiper$175  
Variable intermittent wipers$75  
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150$150
Dual-mode exhaust  $250
Exterior 
Black exterior trim (optional)  $0
Body kit  $0
Front splitter spoiler  $200
Sunroof$900  
Sunroof, large $1100$1100
Infotainment 
DVD-compatible player $0$0
HD radio $50$50
iPod integration$100  
SD Card slot $25$25
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225$225
Traffic information $25$25
USB port $25$25
Voice control for nav and audio $100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights $125$125
Chronometer  $100
Compass$0  
Fog light, rear $100$100
Fog lights$125  
Interior ambient lighting, configurable $150$150
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only $750$750
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25$25
Steering-linked headlights$150  
Xenon HID headlights$500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Color seat belts  $0
Interior trim, special color  $0
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50  
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50  
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50  
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50  
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat  $50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat  $50
Memory system, driver seat $200$200
Memory system, passenger seat $150$150
Metal pedals$75 $75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150$150
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Upholstered instrument panel $300$300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200
Performance steering system (optional)  $0
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 $0
Transmission 
Launch control  $100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100
Total Value of Features$2,990$8,550$11,175
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$5,560$8,185
Value of Feature Adjustments0-5,179-7,622

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

Model Year20142018
ModelGolf / GTICLA
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Wheelbase101.5 in106.3 in
Length165.4 in182.3 in
Width70.3 in70.0 in
Height58.3 in56.6 in
Curb Weight2,969 lb.3,263 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.5 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.3 in38.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.7 in56.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.2 in40.2 in
Row 2 Headroom38.5 in35.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room52.8 in53.2 in
Row 2 Legroom35.5 in27.1 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
15.0 ft313.1 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
46.0 ft313.1 ft3

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Option Package Details
Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI

Driver's Edition
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Total Requested290095%
Total Not Requested1505%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz CLA CLA250

LED headlights, single projector or low beam only
FeatureValueRequested?
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only750No
LED tail lights0No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested750100%
Garmin Map Pilot
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
Total Requested60083%
Total Not Requested12517%
Interior Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Upholstered instrument panel300No
Interior ambient lighting, configurable0No
Total Requested90075%
Total Not Requested30025%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Proximity key250No
Blind spot warning system200No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested40042%
Total Not Requested55058%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz CLA AMG CLA45

Garmin Map Pilot
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
Total Requested60083%
Total Not Requested12517%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Proximity key250No
Blind spot warning system200No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested40042%
Total Not Requested55058%
AMG Red Cut Exclusive Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Interior trim, special color0No
Color seat belts0No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat50No
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat50No
Upholstered instrument panel300No
Interior ambient lighting, configurable0No
Total Requested90069%
Total Not Requested40031%

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