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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: $41,295

Volkswagen Golf / GTI R   
Difference: $21,600

Lowest Total Invoice: $39,588

Volkswagen Golf / GTI R   
Difference: $18,969

Calculate Payments

  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20172016
ModelGolf / GTICLA
TrimRAMG CLA45
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Base Price $35,655 $49,500
Base Invoice $34,229 $46,035
6-speed automated manual 1,100  
DCC & Navigation Package 3,720  
Sport exhaust   650
Driver Assistance Package   2,500
Multimedia Package   2,480
Premium Package   2,400
Interior Package   1,650
Parktronic Package   970
Illuminated door sill trim plates   800
Rear spoiler   300
Metallic paint (extra cost)   720
6-speed automated manual 1,056  
DCC & Navigation Package 3,483  
Sport exhaust   605
Driver Assistance Package   2,325
Multimedia Package   2,306
Premium Package   2,232
Interior Package   1,535
Parktronic Package   902
Illuminated door sill trim plates   744
Rear spoiler   279
Metallic paint (extra cost)   669
Options (change) 4,820 12,470
Options (change) 4,539 11,597
Destination 820 925
Total Price $41,295 $62,895
Total Invoice $39,588 $58,557

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Golf / GTI R
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $19,685
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $17,186
Model Year20172016
ModelGolf / GTICLA
TrimRAMG CLA45
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Engine292hp I4375hp I4
TransmissionS6S7
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)23/30 MPG23/30 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)400, 9450, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/35-19235/40-18
Total Price$41,295$62,895
Adjustments for Features0-1,915
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$41,295$60,980
Total Invoice$39,588$58,557
Adjustments for Features0-1,783
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$39,588$56,774

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

Model Year20172016
ModelGolf / GTICLA
TrimRAMG CLA45
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automated manual$1100 
7-speed automated manual $1200
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
Remote window/roof operation $15
Semi-automated parking system $500
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
Cross-traffic collision intervention, rear$100 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100 
Driver drowsiness monitor $150
Knee airbag, passenger $75
Lane departure prevention, steering-based$200 
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0
Rollover sensor $50
Secondary collision brake assist$25 
Tires, run-flat $150
Vehicle health reports$0 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50 
Cargo cover$75 
Rear seat pass-through$100 
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15 
Rear wiper$175 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150
Exterior 
Front splitter spoiler $200
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100 
DVD-compatible player $0
In-vehicle Internet $150
Media drive $15
Mirrorlink support$0 
Navigation map updates, three years $0
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
Auto-dimming headlights$200 
Chronometer $100
Compass$0 
Fog light, rear $100
Headlight washers$50 
Interior ambient lighting$150 
Interior ambient lighting, configurable $150
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25
Steering-linked headlights$150 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim $100
Manual height adjuster, passenger 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
Memory system, passenger seat $150
Metal pedals $75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100
Upholstered instrument panel $300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500 
Performance steering system (optional) $0
Total Value of Features$5,090$7,005
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,915
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,783

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

Model Year20172016
ModelGolf / GTICLA
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Wheelbase103.8 in106.3 in
Length167.5 in182.3 in
Width70.8 in70.0 in
Height57.2 in56.6 in
Curb Weight3,340 lb.3,494 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.2 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.4 in38.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.9 in56.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.2 in40.2 in
Row 2 Headroom38.1 in35.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.9 in53.2 in
Row 2 Legroom35.6 in27.1 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
22.8 ft313.1 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
52.7 ft313.1 ft3

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Option Package Details
Volkswagen Golf / GTI R

DCC & Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive dampers - electrical500No
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
235/35YR19 tires400No
Fender, 400W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Lane departure prevention system, steering-based200No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Rear cross-traffic collision intervention100No
Total Requested260058%
Total Not Requested185042%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz CLA AMG CLA45

Sport exhaust
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport exhaust0No
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable250Yes
Total Requested250100%
Total Not Requested00%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Total Requested1100100%
Total Not Requested00%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
Smartphone integration0No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Apple CarPlay support100Yes
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
SD Card slot25Yes
In-vehicle Internet150No
App support0Yes
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested105083%
Total Not Requested21517%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Universal garage door opener100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Compass0No
Surround sound250No
Proximity key250Yes
Harman/Kardon, 450W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested80051%
Total Not Requested77549%
Interior Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat50No
Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat50No
Remote window/roof operation15No
Upholstered instrument panel300No
Interior ambient lighting, configurable0No
Total Requested90068%
Total Not Requested41532%
Parktronic Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Parking guidance system - active500No
Total Requested40044%
Total Not Requested50056%

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