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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: $73,085

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,031

Volkswagen Golf / GTI TDI   
Difference: $67,098

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122014
ModelGolf / GTIE-Class
TrimTDIE63 AMG S
Body4dr Hatch4dr Wagon
Base Price $24,935 $102,370
Base Invoice $23,937 $95,204
Tech Package 3,405  
6-speed automated manual 1,100  
Tech Package 3,268  
6-speed automated manual 1,056  
Options (change) 4,505 0
Options (change) 4,324 0
Destination 770 925
Total Price $30,210 $103,295
Total Invoice $29,031 $96,129

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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: $60,740
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $55,609
Model Year20122014
ModelGolf / GTIE-Class
TrimTDIE63 AMG S
Body4dr Hatch4dr Wagon
Engine140hp I4 D577hp V8
TransmissionS6T7
DrivetrainFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)30/42 MPG28/42 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)300, 8610, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17255/35-19
Total Price$30,210$103,295
Adjustments for Features0-12,345
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$30,210$90,950
Total Invoice$29,031$96,129
Adjustments for Features0-11,489
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$29,031$84,640

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

Model Year20122014
ModelGolf / GTIE-Class
TrimTDIE63 AMG S
Body4dr Hatch4dr Wagon
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automated manual$1100 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1200
FWD$0 
AWD $1700
Accessories 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate $100
Power liftgate $350
Remote app $25
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 
Driver drowsiness monitor $150
Forward collision warning $200
Knee airbag, driver $75
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0
Rearview camera $200
Rollover sensor $50
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50 
Cargo area partition net $40
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 
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential $300
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150
Raised top speed limiter $0
Exterior 
Body kit $0
Painted brake calipers (optional) $0
Panoramic sunroof $1200
Rear spoiler $200
Sunroof$900 
Infotainment 
App support $0
Aux input$50 
CD changer, in-dash $325
CD player$125 
DVD-compatible player $0
HD radio $50
In-vehicle Internet $150
iPod integration$100 
Media drive $15
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Surround sound $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225
Traffic + travel information $25
USB port $25
Voice control for nav and audio $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75
Auto-dimming headlights $200
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150
Automatic headlights $125
Chronometer $100
Cornering lights $50
Fog light, rear $100
Fog lights$125 
Headlight washers $50
Interior ambient lighting $150
LED headlights $1000
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25
Xenon HID headlights$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Automatic seat bolsters, driver $300
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200
Leather door panel trim $250
Leather seating surfaces $900
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50 
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Massage, driver seat $100
Memory system, driver seat $200
Memory system, passenger seat $150
Metal pedals $75
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 thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100
Synthetic suede steering wheel $150
Wood trim $300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500
Electronic systems calibration selector $200
Performance steering system (optional) $0
Rear air springs, auto-leveling $350
Touring suspension (upgrade)$0 
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Transmission 
Launch control $100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$3,725$16,070
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$12,345
Value of Feature Adjustments0-11,489

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

Model Year20122014
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.4,434 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 ft357.4 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%

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