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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: $67,345

Lowest Total Invoice: $34,517

Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI Autobahn   
Difference: $61,582

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20182012
ModelGolf / GTICLS
TrimGTI AutobahnCLS63 AMG
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Base Price $35,070 $94,900
Base Invoice $33,667 $88,257
Driver Assistance Package   2,950
Premium 1 Package   3,690
Illuminated door sill trim plates   850
Driver Assistance Package   2,744
Premium 1 Package   3,432
Illuminated door sill trim plates   791
Options (change) 0 7,490
Options (change) 0 6,967
Destination 850 875
Total Price $35,920 $103,265
Total Invoice $34,517 $96,099

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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: $60,165
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $54,900
Model Year20182012
ModelGolf / GTICLS
TrimGTI AutobahnCLS63 AMG
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Engine220hp I4518hp V8
TransmissionM6T7
DrivetrainFWDRWD
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$35,920$103,265
Adjustments for Features0-7,180
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$35,920$96,085
Total Invoice$34,517$96,099
Adjustments for Features0-6,682
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$34,517$89,417

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

Model Year20182012
ModelGolf / GTICLS
TrimGTI AutobahnCLS63 AMG
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1200
FWD$0 
RWD $0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control$600 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed $850
Power trunk closer $350
Remote app$25 
Remote window/roof operation $15
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 
Blind spot collision prevention $150
Cross-traffic collision intervention, rear$100 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100 
Driver drowsiness monitor $150
Knee airbag, passenger $75
Lane departure prevention $150
Lane departure warning $200
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0
Rear side airbags $300
Rollover sensor $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
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100
Dual-zone climate control$125 
Rear wiper$175 
Residual heat $50
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip front differential$500 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150
Exterior 
Painted brake calipers (optional)$0 
Sunroof $900
Sunroof, large$1100 
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100 
App support$0 
Apple CarPlay support$100 
CD changer, in-dash $325
CD player$125 
DVD-compatible player $0
Larger infotainment display$0 
Media drive $15
Mirrorlink support$0 
SD Card slot $25
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Surround sound $250
Traffic + travel information$25 
Traffic information $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75
Auto-dimming headlights $200
Chronometer $100
Fog light, rear $100
Fog lights$125 
Headlight washers $50
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Automatic seat bolsters, driver $300
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300
Leather door panel trim $250
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Massage, driver seat $100
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 thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power-folding headrests, second row seats $50
Synthetic suede headliner $650
Upholstered instrument panel, leather $1000
Wood trim $300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Rear air springs, auto-leveling $350
Transmission 
Launch control $100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$4,250$11,430
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$7,180
Value of Feature Adjustments0-6,682

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

Model Year20182012
ModelGolf / GTICLS
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Wheelbase103.8 in113.2 in
Length167.6 in194.5 in
Width70.8 in74.1 in
Height58.2 in55.8 in
Curb Weight2,946 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
17.4 ft315.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
53.7 ft315.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz CLS CLS63 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 warning200Yes
Blind spot intervention150No
Total Requested40022%
Total Not Requested140078%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cornering lights50Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Proximity key250Yes
LED headlights500Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Power decklid350No
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100No
Automatic seat bolsters, driver300No
Massage, driver seat100No
Total Requested115046%
Total Not Requested135054%

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