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

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Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. Mercedes-Benz E-Class Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $30,210

Volkswagen Golf / GTI TDI   
Difference: $33,535

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,031

Volkswagen Golf / GTI TDI   
Difference: $30,313

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122011
ModelGolf / GTIE-Class
TrimTDIE350
Body4dr Hatch4dr Wagon
Base Price $24,935 $56,200
Base Invoice $23,937 $52,266
Tech Package 3,405  
6-speed automated manual 1,100  
Premium 2 Package   2,450
Premium 1 Package   3,500
Metallic paint (extra cost)   720
Tech Package 3,268  
6-speed automated manual 1,056  
Premium 2 Package   2,279
Premium 1 Package   3,255
Metallic paint (extra cost)   669
Options (change) 4,505 6,670
Options (change) 4,324 6,203
Destination 770 875
Total Price $30,210 $63,745
Total Invoice $29,031 $59,344

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. Mercedes-Benz E-Class

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Golf / GTI TDI
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $25,040
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $22,405
Model Year20122011
ModelGolf / GTIE-Class
TrimTDIE350
Body4dr Hatch4dr Wagon
Engine140hp I4 D268hp V6
TransmissionS6T7
DrivetrainFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)30/42 MPG22/33 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)300, 8610, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17245/45-17
Total Price$30,210$63,745
Adjustments for Features0-8,495
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$30,210$55,250
Total Invoice$29,031$59,344
Adjustments for Features0-7,908
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$29,031$51,436

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

Model Year20122011
ModelGolf / GTIE-Class
TrimTDIE350
Body4dr Hatch4dr Wagon
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automated manual$1100 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1200
FWD$0 
AWD $1700
Accessories 
Power liftgate $350
Remote window/roof operation $15
Sunshades, second row $125
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350
Universal garage door opener $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system $0
Driver drowsiness monitor $150
Knee airbag, driver $75
Obstacle detection, front $150
Obstacle detection, rear $250
Rearview camera $200
Rollover sensor $50
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50 
Cargo area partition net $40
Console with shifter$150 
Console without shifter $150
Rear seat pass-through$100 
Roof rails $250
Storage compartment under front seat(s) $50
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100
Automatic climate control, front $200
Dual-zone climate control $125
Rain-sensing wipers $175
Residual heat $50
Variable intermittent wipers$75 
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings $75
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
CD changer, in-dash $325
CD player$125 
DVD-compatible player $0
HD radio $50
Media drive $15
Surround sound $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
Traffic information $25
Voice control for nav and audio $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock $25
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75
Auto-dimming headlights $200
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150
Automatic headlights $125
Fog light, rear $100
Fog lights$125 
Headlight washers $50
Interior ambient lighting $150
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates $100
Folding third row seats $600
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
Memory system, passenger seat $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat $50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat $50
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100
Rear-facing third row seats $0
Synthetic leather seating surfaces $0
Wood trim $300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - mechanical $100
Rear air springs, auto-leveling $350
Touring suspension (upgrade)$0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$2,200$10,695
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$8,495
Value of Feature Adjustments0-7,908

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

Model Year20122011
ModelGolf / GTIE-Class
Body4dr Hatch4dr Wagon
Wheelbase101.5 in113.2 in
Length165.4 in192.7 in
Width70.3 in73.0 in
Height58.3 in58.9 in
Curb Weight3,025 lb.4,184 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.5 gal.21.1 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.3 in38.3 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.7 in57.8 in
Row 1 Legroom41.2 in41.3 in
Row 2 Headroom38.5 in39.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room52.8 in56.8 in
Row 2 Legroom35.5 in36.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
15.0 ft320.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
46.0 ft369.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Volkswagen Golf / GTI TDI

Tech Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Dynaudio, 300W, 8 speakers350No
Navigation system600Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Total Requested240087%
Total Not Requested35013%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz E-Class E350

Premium 2 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested90078%
Total Not Requested25022%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshades, second row125No
Surround sound250No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
HD radio50No
Media drive, large15No
iPod integration100Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Harman/Kardon, 610W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested110055%
Total Not Requested91545%

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