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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: $35,920

Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI Autobahn   
Difference: $47,325

Lowest Total Invoice: $34,517

Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI Autobahn   
Difference: $43,053

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201820112011
ModelGolf / GTICLSCLS
TrimGTI AutobahnCLS550CLS63 AMG
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $35,070 $74,000 $99,050
Base Invoice $33,667 $68,820 $92,116
Premium Package 1   4,070 3,310
Adaptive cruise control   2,300 2,300
Illuminated door sill trim plates   700  
Premium Package 1   3,785 3,022
Adaptive cruise control   2,139 2,139
Illuminated door sill trim plates   651  
Options (change) 0 7,070 5,610
Options (change) 0 6,575 5,161
Destination 850 875 875
Gas Tax 0 1,300 2,600
Total Price $35,920 $83,245 $108,135
Total Invoice $34,517 $77,570 $100,752

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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: $43,995
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $39,950
Model Year201820112011
ModelGolf / GTICLSCLS
TrimGTI AutobahnCLS550CLS63 AMG
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine220hp I4382hp V8507hp V8
TransmissionM6T7T7
DrivetrainFWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)400, 9510, 12510, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/40-18255/40-18255/35-19
Total Price$35,920$83,245$108,135
Adjustments for Features0-3,330-4,830
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$35,920$79,915$103,305
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$23,390
Total Invoice$34,517$77,570$100,752
Adjustments for Features0-3,103-4,500
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$34,517$74,467$96,252
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$21,785

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

Model Year201820112011
ModelGolf / GTICLSCLS
TrimGTI AutobahnCLS550CLS63 AMG
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150  
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1200$1200
FWD$0  
RWD $0$0
Accessories 
Power trunk closer $350$350
Remote app$25  
Remote window/roof operation $15$15
Sunshade, rear, power $225$225
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350$350
Universal garage door opener $100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, low-speed$200  
Blind spot warning system$200  
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system $0$0
Cross-traffic collision intervention, rear$100  
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100  
Forward collision warning$200  
Rear side airbags $300$300
Rearview camera$200  
Rollover sensor $50$50
Secondary collision brake assist$25  
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100  
Vehicle health reports$0  
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75  
Overhead sunglass holder$25  
Rear seat pass-through$100  
Second-row low console $100$100
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100$100
Rear air vents$100  
Rear air vents with automatic controls $250$250
Rear dual-zone climate control $125$125
Rear wiper$175  
Residual heat $50$50
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip front differential$500  
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25  
Painted brake calipers (optional)$0  
Rear spoiler$200  
Sunroof $900$900
Sunroof, large$1100  
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100  
App support$0  
Apple CarPlay support$100  
Bluetooth audio streaming$25  
CD changer, in-dash $325$325
CD player$125  
DVD-compatible player $0$0
Larger infotainment display$0  
Media drive $15$15
Mirrorlink support$0  
SD Card slot $25$25
SMS text-to-speech reader$25  
Surround sound $250$250
Traffic + travel information$25  
Traffic information $25$25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock $25 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75$75
Chronometer  $100
Compass$0  
Cornering lights$50  
Fog light, rear $100$100
Headlight washers $50$50
LED headlights$1000  
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25$25
Xenon HID headlights $500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300$300
Door sill trim plates  $100
Folding second row seats$300  
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200$200 
Leather door panel trim $250$250
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150 
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50  
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50$50 
Massage, driver seat  $100
Massage, passenger seat  $100
Memory system, driver seat $200$200
Memory system, passenger seat $150$150
Metal pedals  $75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150 $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $150
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, passenger seat $100$100
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat  $100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat  $100
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat  $100
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power-folding headrests, second row seats $50$50
Synthetic suede headliner  $650
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces  $0
Synthetic suede steering wheel  $150
Upholstered instrument panel, leather $1000$1000
Wood trim $300$300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable $1000$1000
Electronic systems calibration selector$200  
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100
Total Value of Features$6,400$9,730$11,230
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,330$4,830
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,103-4,500

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

Model Year20182011
ModelGolf / GTICLS
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Wheelbase103.8 in112.4 in
Length167.6 in193.0 in
Width70.8 in73.7 in
Height58.2 in54.7 in
Curb Weight2,946 lb.4,021 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.2 gal.21.1 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.4 in36.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.9 in56.3 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 in56.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in57.6 in
Row 2 Legroom35.6 in35.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
17.4 ft315.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
53.7 ft315.9 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz CLS CLS550

Premium Package 1
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Power decklid350No
Headlight washers50No
Proximity key250Yes
USB port25Yes
Total Requested92550%
Total Not Requested92550%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz CLS CLS63 AMG

Premium Package 1
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Power decklid350No
Headlight washers50No
Proximity key250Yes
USB port25Yes
Total Requested92550%
Total Not Requested92550%

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