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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: $28,815

Volkswagen Golf / GTI TDI   
Difference: $63,560

Lowest Total Invoice: $27,695

Volkswagen Golf / GTI TDI   
Difference: $58,275

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20142012
ModelGolf / GTIE-Class
TrimTDIE63 AMG
Body4dr Hatch4dr Wagon
Base Price $25,200 $91,500
Base Invoice $24,192 $85,095
Sunroof and Navigation Package 1,695  
6-speed automated manual 1,100  
Sunroof and Navigation Package 1,627  
6-speed automated manual 1,056  
Options (change) 2,795 0
Options (change) 2,683 0
Destination 820 875
Total Price $28,815 $92,375
Total Invoice $27,695 $85,970

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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: $55,030
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $50,336
Model Year20142012
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)?, 8610, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17255/35-19
Total Price$28,815$92,375
Adjustments for Features0-8,530
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$28,815$83,845
Total Invoice$27,695$85,970
Adjustments for Features0-7,939
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$27,695$78,031

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

Model Year20142012
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
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
Navigation system$600 
Surround sound $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75
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 
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 
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 seatback bolsters, driver 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$3,525$12,055
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$8,530
Value of Feature Adjustments0-7,939

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

Model Year20142012
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

Sunroof and Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600No
Sunroof900Yes
Total Requested90060%
Total Not Requested60040%

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