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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: $35,920

Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI Autobahn   
Difference: $26,585

Lowest Total Invoice: $34,517

Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI Autobahn   
Difference: $23,675

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201820122012
ModelGolf / GTIE-Class (2-door)E-Class (2-door)
TrimGTI AutobahnE350E550
Body4dr Hatch2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Base Price $35,070 $49,800 $56,590
Base Invoice $33,667 $46,314 $52,629
Driver Assistance Package   2,950 2,950
Premium 1 Package   4,000 4,000
Premium 2 Package   2,450 2,450
Illuminated door sill trim plates   750 750
Telematics service, such as OnStar   660 660
Rear spoiler   300 300
Metallic paint (extra cost)   720 720
Driver Assistance Package   2,744 2,744
Premium 1 Package   3,720 3,720
Premium 2 Package   2,279 2,279
Illuminated door sill trim plates   698 698
Telematics service, such as OnStar   614 614
Rear spoiler   279 279
Metallic paint (extra cost)   669 669
Options (change) 0 11,830 11,830
Options (change) 0 11,003 11,003
Destination 850 875 875
Total Price $35,920 $62,505 $69,295
Total Invoice $34,517 $58,192 $64,507

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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 Autobahn
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $23,605
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $20,901
Model Year201820122012
ModelGolf / GTIE-Class (2-door)E-Class (2-door)
TrimGTI AutobahnE350E550
Body4dr Hatch2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Engine220hp I4302hp 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)225/40-18235/45-17235/40-18
Total Price$35,920$62,505$69,295
Adjustments for Features0-2,980-3,380
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$35,920$59,525$65,915
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$6,390
Total Invoice$34,517$58,192$64,507
Adjustments for Features0-2,774-3,146
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$34,517$55,418$61,361
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$5,943

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

Model Year201820122012
ModelGolf / GTIE-Class (2-door)E-Class (2-door)
TrimGTI AutobahnE350E550
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  
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed $850$850
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, high-speed or partial $200$200
Automatic braking, low-speed$200  
Automatic seat belt presenters, front row $100$100
Blind spot collision prevention $150$150
Cross-traffic collision intervention, rear$100  
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100  
Driver drowsiness monitor $150$150
Lane departure prevention $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  
Exterior 
Body kit$0 $0
Bodyside moldings $75$75
Painted brake calipers (optional)$0  
Panoramic sunroof $1200$1200
Sunroof, large$1100  
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100  
App support$0  
Apple CarPlay support$100  
CD changer, in-dash $325$325
CD player$125  
DVD-compatible player $0$0
iPod integration $100$100
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
USB port$25  
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
LED headlights$1000  
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25$25
Xenon HID headlights $500$500
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$5,950$8,930$9,330
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,980$3,380
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,774-3,146

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

Model Year20182012
ModelGolf / GTIE-Class (2-door)
Body4dr Hatch2dr Coupe
Wheelbase103.8 in108.7 in
Length167.6 in185.0 in
Width70.8 in70.3 in
Height58.2 in55.0 in
Curb Weight2,946 lb.3,620 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.2 gal.17.4 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.4 in40.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.9 in54.1 in
Row 1 Legroom41.2 in42.0 in
Row 2 Headroom38.1 in35.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.9 in48.9 in
Row 2 Legroom35.6 in33.0 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 E-Class (2-door) E350

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?
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Rearview camera200Yes
Surround sound250No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
HD radio50Yes
Media drive, large15No
iPod integration100Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Harman/Kardon, 610W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested147564%
Total Not Requested84036%
Premium 2 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Cornering lights50Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested95063%
Total Not Requested55037%

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

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?
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Rearview camera200Yes
Surround sound250No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
HD radio50Yes
Media drive, large15No
iPod integration100Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Harman/Kardon, 610W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested147564%
Total Not Requested84036%
Premium 2 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Cornering lights50Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested95063%
Total Not Requested55037%

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