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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: $34,195

Volkswagen Golf / GTI TDI SEL   
Difference: $30,755

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,661

Volkswagen Golf / GTI TDI SEL   
Difference: $27,804

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20152011
ModelGolf / GTIE-Class
TrimTDI SELE350
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Base Price $30,345 $56,200
Base Invoice $29,131 $52,266
Driver Assistance Package 695  
6-speed automated manual 1,100  
Lighting Package 995  
Door sill trim plates 240  
Premium 2 Package   2,450
Premium 1 Package   3,500
Metallic paint (extra cost)   720
Panoramic sunroof   1,090
AC power outlet   115
Driver Assistance Package 598  
6-speed automated manual 1,056  
Lighting Package 856  
Door sill trim plates 200  
Premium 2 Package   2,279
Premium 1 Package   3,255
Metallic paint (extra cost)   669
Panoramic sunroof   1,014
AC power outlet   107
Options (change) 3,030 7,875
Options (change) 2,710 7,324
Destination 820 875
Total Price $34,195 $64,950
Total Invoice $32,661 $60,465

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Golf / GTI TDI SEL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $25,260
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $22,688
Model Year20152011
ModelGolf / GTIE-Class
TrimTDI SELE350
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Engine150hp I4 D268hp V6
TransmissionS6T7
DrivetrainFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)31/43 MPG22/33 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)400, 9610, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/40-18245/45-17
Total Price$34,195$64,950
Adjustments for Features0-5,495
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$34,195$59,455
Total Invoice$32,661$60,465
Adjustments for Features0-5,116
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$32,661$55,349

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

Model Year20152011
ModelGolf / GTIE-Class
TrimTDI SELE350
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automated manual$1100 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1200
FWD$0 
AWD $1700
Accessories 
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 
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system $0
Driver drowsiness monitor $150
Forward collision warning$200 
Rollover sensor $50
Secondary collision brake assist$25 
Vehicle health reports$0 
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 
Storage compartment under front seat(s) $50
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100
Residual heat $50
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings $75
Rear spoiler$200 
Infotainment 
Aux input $50
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
CD changer, in-dash $325
CD player$125 
DVD-compatible player $0
Media drive $15
Surround sound $250
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock $25
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75
Auto-dimming headlights $200
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150
Fog light, rear $100
Fog lights$125 
Headlight washers $50
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25
Steering-linked fog lights$50 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding third row seats $600
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Memory system, driver seat $200
Memory system, passenger seat $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat $50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat $50
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100
Rear-facing third row seats $0
Wood trim $300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - mechanical $100
Rear air springs, auto-leveling $350
Total Value of Features$2,525$8,020
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$5,495
Value of Feature Adjustments0-5,116

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

Model Year20152011
ModelGolf / GTIE-Class
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Wheelbase103.5 in113.2 in
Length179.6 in192.7 in
Width70.8 in73.0 in
Height58.3 in58.9 in
Curb Weight3,226 lb.4,184 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.2 gal.21.1 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.6 in38.3 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.9 in57.8 in
Row 1 Legroom41.2 in41.3 in
Row 2 Headroom38.6 in39.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.9 in56.8 in
Row 2 Legroom35.6 in36.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
30.4 ft320.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
66.5 ft369.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Volkswagen Golf / GTI TDI SEL

Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Forward collision warning200No
Total Requested40067%
Total Not Requested20033%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Total Requested650100%
Total Not Requested00%

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
Media drive, large15No
iPod integration100Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Surround sound250No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
HD radio50Yes
Harman/Kardon, 610W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested127563%
Total Not Requested74037%

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