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

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

Lowest Total Price: $31,560

Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI Autobahn   
Difference: $78,335

Lowest Total Invoice: $30,261

Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI Autobahn   
Difference: $72,011

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20152018
ModelGolf / GTICLS
TrimGTI AutobahnAMG CLS63 S
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Base Price $30,045 $108,900
Base Invoice $28,843 $101,277
Driver Assistance Package 695  
Driver Assistance Package 598  
Options (change) 695 0
Options (change) 598 0
Destination 820 995
Total Price $31,560 $109,895
Total Invoice $30,261 $102,272

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI Autobahn
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $67,055
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $61,513
Model Year20152018
ModelGolf / GTICLS
TrimGTI AutobahnAMG CLS63 S
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Engine210hp I4577hp V8
TransmissionM6T7
DrivetrainFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)400, 9610, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/40-18255/35-19
Total Price$31,560$109,895
Adjustments for Features0-11,280
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$31,560$98,615
Total Invoice$30,261$102,272
Adjustments for Features0-10,498
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$30,261$91,774

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

Model Year20152018
ModelGolf / GTICLS
TrimGTI AutobahnAMG CLS63 S
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1200
FWD$0 
AWD $1700
Accessories 
Proximity key$250 
Remote window/roof operation $15
Semi-automated parking system $500
Sunshade, rear, power $225
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350
Universal garage door opener $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200
Automatic braking, low-speed $200
Driver drowsiness monitor $150
Knee airbag, passenger $75
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0
Rear side airbags $300
Rollover sensor $50
Secondary collision brake assist$25 
Vehicle health reports$0 
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75 
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
Rear seat pass-through$100 
Second-row low console $100
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100
Dual-zone climate control$125 
Rear wiper$175 
Residual heat $50
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential $300
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150
Raised top speed limiter $0
Exterior 
Painted brake calipers (optional) $0
Sunroof $900
Sunroof, large$1100 
Infotainment 
Android Auto support $100
App support $0
Apple CarPlay support $100
Aux input $50
CD changer, in-dash $325
CD player$125 
DVD-compatible player $0
In-vehicle Internet $150
iPod integration$100 
Media drive $15
Navigation map updates, three years $0
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Surround sound $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225
Traffic + travel information $25
Traffic information$25 
USB port $25
Wi-Fi hotspot $50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Adaptive headlights $200
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75
Auto-dimming headlights $200
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150
Chronometer $100
Cornering lights $50
Fog light, rear $100
Fog lights$125 
Headlight washers $50
Interior ambient lighting$150 
Interior ambient lighting, configurable $150
LED headlights $1000
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
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
Metal pedals $75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat $50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat $50
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power-folding headrests, second row seats $50
Synthetic suede headliner $650
Synthetic suede steering wheel $150
Upholstered instrument panel, leather $1000
Wood trim $300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500
Rear air springs, auto-leveling $350
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Transmission 
Launch control $100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$3,250$14,530
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$11,280
Value of Feature Adjustments0-10,498

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

Model Year20152018
ModelGolf / GTICLS
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Wheelbase103.8 in113.2 in
Length167.5 in194.5 in
Width70.8 in74.1 in
Height57.2 in55.8 in
Curb Weight2,964 lb.4,159 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.2 gal.21.1 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.4 in36.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.9 in57.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in58.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.2 in42.1 in
Row 2 Headroom38.1 in36.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.9 in56.5 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in57.6 in
Row 2 Legroom35.6 in35.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
22.8 ft315.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
52.7 ft315.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI Autobahn

Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Total Requested600100%
Total Not Requested00%

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