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Volkswagen Golf / Rabbit / GTI vs. Mercedes-Benz E-Class (2-door) Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Volkswagen Golf / Rabbit / GTI vs. Mercedes-Benz E-Class (2-door) Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $35,920

Volkswagen Golf / Rabbit / GTI GTI Autobahn   
Difference: $28,350

Lowest Total Invoice: $34,517

Volkswagen Golf / Rabbit / GTI GTI Autobahn   
Difference: $25,321

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201820172017
ModelGolf / Rabbit / GTIE-Class (2-door)E-Class (2-door)
TrimGTI AutobahnE400E550
Body4dr Hatch2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Base Price $35,070 $54,550 $60,650
Base Invoice $33,667 $50,732 $56,405
Premium 2 Package   2,825 2,825
Premium 1 Package   4,100 4,100
Metallic paint (extra cost)   720 720
Rear spoiler   350 350
Illuminated door sill trim plates   800 800
Premium 2 Package   2,628 2,628
Premium 1 Package   3,813 3,813
Metallic paint (extra cost)   670 670
Rear spoiler   326 326
Illuminated door sill trim plates   744 744
Options (change) 0 8,795 8,795
Options (change) 0 8,181 8,181
Destination 850 925 925
Total Price $35,920 $64,270 $70,370
Total Invoice $34,517 $59,838 $65,511

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen Golf / Rabbit / GTI vs. Mercedes-Benz E-Class (2-door)

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Golf / Rabbit / GTI GTI Autobahn
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $25,595
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $22,756
Model Year201820172017
ModelGolf / Rabbit / GTIE-Class (2-door)E-Class (2-door)
TrimGTI AutobahnE400E550
Body4dr Hatch2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Engine220hp I4329hp V6402hp V8
TransmissionM6T7T7
DrivetrainFWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)400, 9610, 14610, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/40-18235/40-18235/40-18
Total Price$35,920$64,270$70,370
Adjustments for Features0-2,755-3,155
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$35,920$61,515$67,215
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$5,700
Total Invoice$34,517$59,838$65,511
Adjustments for Features0-2,565-2,937
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$34,517$57,273$62,574
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$5,301

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Golf / Rabbit / GTI vs. Mercedes-Benz E-Class (2-door)

Model Year201820172017
ModelGolf / Rabbit / GTIE-Class (2-door)E-Class (2-door)
TrimGTI AutobahnE400E550
Body4dr Hatch2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150  
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1200$1200
FWD$0  
RWD $0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control$600  
Cruise control $150$150
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  
Automatic seat belt presenters, front row $100$100
Cross-traffic collision intervention, rear$100  
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100  
Driver drowsiness monitor $150$150
Lane departure warning $200$200
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0$0
Secondary collision brake assist$25  
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100  
Vehicle health reports$0  
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50  
Cargo cover$75  
Overhead sunglass holder$25  
Rear seat pass-through$100  
Second-row low console $100$100
Storage compartment under front seat(s) $50$50
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100$100
Rear wiper$175  
Residual heat $50$50
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip front differential$500  
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150$150
Exterior 
Body kit$0 $0
Bodyside moldings $75$75
Painted brake calipers (optional)$0  
Panoramic sunroof $1200$1200
Sunroof, large$1100  
Infotainment 
DVD-compatible player $0$0
In-vehicle Internet $150$150
iPod integration $100$100
Larger infotainment display$0  
Media drive $15$15
Mirrorlink support$0  
Navigation map updates, three years $0$0
SD Card slot $25$25
Surround sound $250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200  
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225$225
USB port$25  
Wi-Fi hotspot $50$50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock $25$25
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75$75
Auto-dimming headlights $200$200
Compass$0  
Fog light, rear $100$100
Fog lights$125  
Headlight washers $50$50
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25$25
Power-folding mirrors $50$50
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50  
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300$300
Leather door panel trim $250$250
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50  
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50  
Memory system, driver seat $200$200
Memory system, passenger seat $150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150$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 tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Wood trim $300$300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500 $500
Adaptive dampers - mechanical $100 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200  
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100
Total Value of Features$4,750$7,505$7,905
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,755$3,155
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,565-2,937

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Golf / Rabbit / GTI vs. Mercedes-Benz E-Class (2-door)

Model Year20182017
ModelGolf / Rabbit / GTIE-Class (2-door)
Body4dr Hatch2dr Coupe
Wheelbase103.8 in108.7 in
Length167.6 in185.0 in
Width70.8 in70.3 in
Height58.2 in54.8 in
Curb Weight2,946 lb.3,936 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.2 gal.17.4 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.4 in36.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.9 in54.1 in
Row 1 Legroom41.2 in42.0 in
Row 2 Headroom38.1 in35.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.9 in48.9 in
Row 2 Legroom35.6 in32.6 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
17.4 ft313.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
53.7 ft313.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz E-Class (2-door) E400

Premium 2 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Lane departure warning system200No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
LED headlights250Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Headlight washers50No
Cornering lights50Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Total Requested65046%
Total Not Requested75054%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Apple CarPlay support100Yes
Android Auto support100Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Surround sound250No
Proximity key250Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Harman/Kardon, 610W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
App support0Yes
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
In-vehicle Internet150No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested157559%
Total Not Requested109041%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz E-Class (2-door) E550

Premium 2 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Lane departure warning system200No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
LED headlights250Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Headlight washers50No
Cornering lights50Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Total Requested65046%
Total Not Requested75054%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Apple CarPlay support100Yes
Android Auto support100Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Surround sound250No
Proximity key250Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Harman/Kardon, 610W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
App support0Yes
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
In-vehicle Internet150No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested157559%
Total Not Requested109041%

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