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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: $30,520

Volkswagen Golf / GTI TDI   
Difference: $65,975

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,332

Volkswagen Golf / GTI TDI   
Difference: $60,470

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20132012
ModelGolf / GTIE-Class
TrimTDIE63 AMG
Body4dr Hatch4dr Wagon
Base Price $25,200 $91,500
Base Invoice $24,192 $85,095
Tech Package 3,425  
6-speed automated manual 1,100  
Premium 2 Package   2,000
Premium 1 Package   2,120
Tech Package 3,289  
6-speed automated manual 1,056  
Premium 2 Package   1,860
Premium 1 Package   1,972
Options (change) 4,525 4,120
Options (change) 4,345 3,832
Destination 795 875
Total Price $30,520 $96,495
Total Invoice $29,332 $89,802

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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: $55,780
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $50,982
Model Year20132012
ModelGolf / GTIE-Class
TrimTDIE63 AMG
Body4dr Hatch4dr Wagon
Engine140hp I4 D518hp V8
TransmissionS6T7
DrivetrainFWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)30/42 MPG21/32 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)300, 8610, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17255/35-19
Total Price$30,520$96,495
Adjustments for Features0-10,195
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$30,520$86,300
Total Invoice$29,332$89,802
Adjustments for Features0-9,488
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$29,332$80,314

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

Model Year20132012
ModelGolf / GTIE-Class
TrimTDIE63 AMG
Body4dr Hatch4dr Wagon
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automated manual$1100 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1200
FWD$0 
RWD $0
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
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 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150
Exterior 
Body kit $0
Panoramic sunroof $1200
Rear spoiler $200
Sunroof$900 
Infotainment 
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 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75
Auto-dimming headlights $200
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150
Automatic headlights $125
Chronometer $100
Fog light, rear $100
Fog lights$125 
Headlight washers $50
Interior ambient lighting $150
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Automatic seat bolsters, driver $300
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300
Door sill trim plates $100
Folding third row seats $600
Leather door panel trim $250
Leather seating surfaces $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 
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
Rear-facing third row seats $0
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
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Touring suspension (upgrade)$0 
Transmission 
Launch control $100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$2,925$13,120
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$10,195
Value of Feature Adjustments0-9,488

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

Model Year20132012
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.4,293 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%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz E-Class E63 AMG

Premium 2 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested90082%
Total Not Requested20018%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshades, second row125No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Automatic seat bolsters, driver200No
Massage, driver seat100No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested60041%
Total Not Requested86559%

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