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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: $25,815

Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI S   
Difference: $31,530

Lowest Total Invoice: $24,815

Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI S   
Difference: $28,582

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201720172017
ModelGolf / GTIE-Class (2-door)E-Class (2-door)
TrimGTI SE400E550
Body2dr Hatch2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Base Price $24,995 $54,550 $60,650
Base Invoice $23,995 $50,732 $56,405
Metallic paint (extra cost)   720 720
Rear spoiler   350 350
Illuminated door sill trim plates   800 800
Metallic paint (extra cost)   670 670
Rear spoiler   326 326
Illuminated door sill trim plates   744 744
Options (change) 0 1,870 1,870
Options (change) 0 1,740 1,740
Destination 820 925 925
Total Price $25,815 $57,345 $63,445
Total Invoice $24,815 $53,397 $59,070

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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 S
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $24,665
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $22,190
Model Year201720172017
ModelGolf / GTIE-Class (2-door)E-Class (2-door)
TrimGTI SE400E550
Body2dr Hatch2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Engine210hp I4329hp V6402hp V8
TransmissionM6T7T7
DrivetrainFWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 8?, 8?, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/40-18235/40-18235/40-18
Total Price$25,815$57,345$63,445
Adjustments for Features0-6,865-7,265
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$25,815$50,480$56,180
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$5,700
Total Invoice$24,815$53,397$59,070
Adjustments for Features0-6,392-6,764
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$24,815$47,005$52,306
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$5,301

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

Model Year201720172017
ModelGolf / GTIE-Class (2-door)E-Class (2-door)
TrimGTI SE400E550
Body2dr Hatch2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150  
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1200$1200
FWD$0  
RWD $0$0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows $200$200
Remote window/roof operation $15$15
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 seat belt presenters, front row $100$100
Driver drowsiness monitor $150$150
Forward collision warning $200$200
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0$0
Rearview camera$200  
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
Automatic climate control, front $200$200
Dual-zone climate control $125$125
Rain-sensing wipers $175$175
Rear wiper$175  
Residual heat $50$50
Variable intermittent wipers$75  
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
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100  
App support$0  
Apple CarPlay support$100  
DVD-compatible player $0$0
iPod integration $100$100
Mirrorlink support$0  
Satellite radio$200  
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200  
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225$225
USB port$25  
Voice control for audio system$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  
Fog light, rear $100$100
Fog lights$125  
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only $750$750
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25$25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50  
Leather door panel trim $250$250
Leather seating surfaces $900$900
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50  
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50  
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver 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, driver seat $150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150$150
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 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200  
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100
Total Value of Features$2,450$9,315$9,715
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$6,865$7,265
Value of Feature Adjustments0-6,392-6,764

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

Model Year20172017
ModelGolf / GTIE-Class (2-door)
Body2dr Hatch2dr Coupe
Wheelbase103.8 in108.7 in
Length167.5 in185.0 in
Width70.5 in70.3 in
Height57.2 in54.8 in
Curb Weight2,902 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
22.8 ft313.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
52.7 ft313.3 ft3

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