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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: $62,300

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,661

Volkswagen Golf / GTI TDI SEL   
Difference: $57,141

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20152012
ModelGolf / GTIE-Class
TrimTDI SELE63 AMG
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Base Price $30,345 $91,500
Base Invoice $29,131 $85,095
Driver Assistance Package 695  
6-speed automated manual 1,100  
Lighting Package 995  
Door sill trim plates 240  
Premium 2 Package   2,000
Premium 1 Package   2,120
Driver Assistance Package 598  
6-speed automated manual 1,056  
Lighting Package 856  
Door sill trim plates 200  
Premium 2 Package   1,860
Premium 1 Package   1,972
Options (change) 3,030 4,120
Options (change) 2,710 3,832
Destination 820 875
Total Price $34,195 $96,495
Total Invoice $32,661 $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 SEL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $55,505
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $50,817
Model Year20152012
ModelGolf / GTIE-Class
TrimTDI SELE63 AMG
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Engine150hp I4 D518hp V8
TransmissionS6T7
DrivetrainFWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)31/43 MPG21/32 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)400, 9610, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/40-18255/35-19
Total Price$34,195$96,495
Adjustments for Features0-6,795
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$34,195$89,700
Total Invoice$32,661$89,802
Adjustments for Features0-6,324
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$32,661$83,478

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

Model Year20152012
ModelGolf / GTIE-Class
TrimTDI SELE63 AMG
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automated manual$1100 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1200
FWD$0 
RWD $0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$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 
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
Rear seat pass-through$100 
Storage compartment under front seat(s) $50
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100
Residual heat $50
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150
Exterior 
Body kit $0
Infotainment 
Aux input $50
CD changer, in-dash $325
CD player$125 
DVD-compatible player $0
Media drive $15
Surround sound $250
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75
Auto-dimming headlights $200
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150
Chronometer $100
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 
Automatic seat bolsters, driver $300
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300
Folding third row seats $600
Leather door panel trim $250
Leather seating surfaces $900
Manual height adjuster, passenger 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, 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 thigh support length 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 - electrical $500
Electronic systems calibration selector $200
Performance steering system (optional) $0
Rear air springs, auto-leveling $350
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Transmission 
Launch control $100
Total Value of Features$2,250$9,045
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$6,795
Value of Feature Adjustments0-6,324

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See a complete comparison of Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. Mercedes-Benz E-Class features.

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

Model Year20152012
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.4,293 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 ft357.4 ft3

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See a complete comparison of Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. Mercedes-Benz E-Class specs.

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 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 audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested72549%
Total Not Requested74051%

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