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

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

Lowest Total Price: $30,765

Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI   
Difference: $24,030

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,565

Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI   
Difference: $21,460

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2012201220142014
ModelGolf / GTIGolf / GTIE-Class (2-door)E-Class (2-door)
TrimGTIRE350E550
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Base Price $23,995 $33,990 $52,200 $59,000
Base Invoice $23,035 $32,631 $48,546 $54,870
Autobahn Package 6,000      
Sunroof and Navigation Package   1,500    
Metallic paint (extra cost)     720 720
Rear spoiler     300 300
Proximity key     650 650
Autobahn Package 5,760      
Sunroof and Navigation Package   1,440    
Metallic paint (extra cost)     670 670
Rear spoiler     279 279
Proximity key     605 605
Options (change) 6,000 1,500 1,670 1,670
Options (change) 5,760 1,440 1,554 1,554
Destination 770 770 925 925
Total Price $30,765 $36,260 $54,795 $61,595
Total Invoice $29,565 $34,841 $51,025 $57,349

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $19,315
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $17,069
Model Year2012201220142014
ModelGolf / GTIGolf / GTIE-Class (2-door)E-Class (2-door)
TrimGTIRE350E550
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Engine200hp I4256hp I4302hp V6402hp V8
TransmissionM6M6T7T7
DrivetrainFWDAWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)300, 8300, 8?, 8?, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/40-18225/40-18235/40-18235/40-18
Total Price$30,765$36,260$54,795$61,595
Adjustments for Features0-1,950-4,715-5,115
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$30,765$34,310$50,080$56,480
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,545$0$6,400
Total Invoice$29,565$34,841$51,025$57,349
Adjustments for Features0-1,874-4,391-4,762
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$29,565$32,967$46,634$52,587
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,402$0$5,953

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

Model Year2012201220142014
ModelGolf / GTIGolf / GTIE-Class (2-door)E-Class (2-door)
TrimGTIRE350E550
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150  
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1200$1200
FWD$0   
AWD $1700  
RWD  $0$0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows  $200$200
Remote app  $25$25
Remote window/roof operation  $15$15
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power  $350$350
Universal garage door opener  $100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic seat belt presenters, front row  $100$100
Driver drowsiness monitor  $150$150
Forward collision warning  $200$200
Knee airbag, driver  $75$75
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system  $0$0
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50  
Cargo cover$75$75  
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25  
Rear seat pass-through$100$100  
Second-row low console  $100$100
Storage compartment under front seat(s)  $50$50
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation  $100$100
Automatic climate control, front $200$200$200
Dual-zone climate control $125$125$125
Rain-sensing wipers  $175$175
Rear wiper$175$175  
Residual heat  $50$50
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75  
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop  $150$150
Exterior 
Body kit $0 $0
Bodyside moldings  $75$75
Panoramic sunroof  $1200$1200
Sunroof$900$900  
Infotainment 
Aux input$50$50  
CD changer, in-dash  $325$325
CD player$125$125  
DVD-compatible player  $0$0
HD radio  $50$50
iPod integration$100$100  
Navigation system$600$600  
Satellite radio$200$200  
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation  $225$225
USB port  $25$25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock  $25$25
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75$75
Auto-dimming rearview mirror  $150$150
Automatic headlights  $125$125
Compass$0$0  
Fog light, rear  $100$100
Fog lights$125   
Headlight washers $50  
Interior ambient lighting  $150$150
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only  $750$750
Mirror tilt-down in reverse  $25$25
Steering-linked headlights$150$150  
Xenon HID headlights$500$500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100$100  
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50  
Leather door panel trim  $250$250
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50$50  
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50  
Memory system, driver seat  $200$200
Memory system, passenger seat  $150$150
Metal pedals$75$75  
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat  $100$100
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, driver seat  $100$100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100
Power recliner, driver seat  $100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat  $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat  $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100
Wood trim  $300$300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical   $500
Adaptive dampers - mechanical  $100 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0$0 $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100$100
Total Value of Features$3,975$5,925$8,690$9,090
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,950$4,715$5,115
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,874-4,391-4,762

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

Model Year20122014
ModelGolf / GTIE-Class (2-door)
Body2dr Hatch2dr Coupe
Wheelbase101.5 in108.7 in
Length165.4 in185.0 in
Width70.3 in70.3 in
Height58.3 in54.8 in
Curb Weight2,969 lb.3,620 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.5 gal.17.4 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.3 in36.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.7 in54.1 in
Row 1 Legroom41.2 in42.0 in
Row 2 Headroom38.5 in35.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room52.8 in48.9 in
Row 2 Legroom35.5 in32.6 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
15.0 ft313.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
46.0 ft313.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI

Autobahn Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Dynaudio, 300W, 8 speakers350No
Navigation system600No
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
HD radio50No
SD Card slot25Yes
Total Requested290068%
Total Not Requested135032%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Golf / GTI R

Sunroof and Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600No
Sunroof900Yes
Dynaudio, 300W, 8 speakers350No
Total Requested90049%
Total Not Requested95051%

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