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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: $32,095

Volkswagen Golf / GTI 1.8T SEL   
Difference: $34,245

Lowest Total Invoice: $30,645

Volkswagen Golf / GTI 1.8T SEL   
Difference: $31,122

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2015201520182018
ModelGolf / GTIGolf / GTIE-ClassE-Class
Trim1.8T SELTDI SELE400AMG E63 S
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Base Price $29,345 $30,345 $63,050 $106,950
Base Invoice $28,171 $29,131 $58,637 $99,464
Driver Assistance Package 695 695    
Lighting Package 995 995    
Door sill trim plates 240 240    
Metallic paint (extra cost)     720 720
Satellite radio     460  
AC power outlet     115 115
Panoramic sunroof     1,000  
Front sport buckets       2,500
Wood trim       0
Driver Assistance Package 598 598    
Lighting Package 856 856    
Door sill trim plates 200 200    
Metallic paint (extra cost)     670 670
Satellite radio     428  
AC power outlet     107 107
Panoramic sunroof     930  
Front sport buckets       2,325
Wood trim       0
Options (change) 1,930 1,930 2,295 3,335
Options (change) 1,654 1,654 2,135 3,102
Destination 820 820 995 995
Total Price $32,095 $33,095 $66,340 $111,280
Total Invoice $30,645 $31,605 $61,767 $103,561

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Golf / GTI 1.8T SEL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $28,575
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $25,868
Model Year2015201520182018
ModelGolf / GTIGolf / GTIE-ClassE-Class
Trim1.8T SELTDI SELE400AMG E63 S
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Engine170hp I4150hp I4 D329hp V6603hp V8
TransmissionT6M6T9T9
DrivetrainFWDFWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)400, 9400, 9?, 8590, 13
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/40-18225/40-18245/45-18265/35-20
Total Price$32,095$33,095$66,340$111,280
Adjustments for Features-1,0500-6,720-12,245
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$31,045$33,095$59,620$99,035
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,050$0$39,415
Total Invoice$30,645$31,605$61,767$103,561
Adjustments for Features-1,0030-6,257-11,396
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$29,642$31,605$55,510$92,165
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,963$0$36,655

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

Model Year2015201520182018
ModelGolf / GTIGolf / GTIE-ClassE-Class
Trim1.8T SELTDI SELE400AMG E63 S
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100   
6-speed manual $150  
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1400$1400
FWD$0$0  
AWD  $1700$1700
Accessories 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate   $100
Power liftgate  $350$350
Proximity key$250$250 $250
Remote climate control  $25$25
Remote start via app  $75$75
Remote window/roof operation  $15$15
Semi-automated parking system   $500
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power  $350$350
Universal garage door opener  $100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0$0 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial  $200$200
Automatic braking, low-speed  $200$200
Blind spot warning system   $200
Cross-traffic warning, rear   $100
Drift mode   $0
Driver drowsiness monitor  $150$150
Obstacle detection, front$150$150 $150
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250 $250
Pedestrian detection  $50$50
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system  $0$0
Rollover sensor  $50$50
Secondary collision brake assist$25$25  
Temporary spare tire$150$150  
Tires, run-flat  $150$150
Torque vectoring, brake-based  $100$100
Vehicle health reports$0$0  
Vehicle-to-X (V2X) communication  $0$0
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50  
Cargo area partition net  $40$40
Console with shifter$150$150  
Console without shifter  $150$150
Overhead sunglass holder  $25$25
Rear seat pass-through$100$100  
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation  $100$100
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential   $300
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop  $150$150
Raised top speed limiter   $0
Exterior 
Body kit   $0
Painted brake calipers (optional)   $0
Rear spoiler$200$200 $200
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity  $0$0
Android Auto support  $100$100
App support  $0$0
Apple CarPlay support  $100$100
CD player$125$125  
In-vehicle Internet  $150$150
iPod integration$100$100  
Media drive  $15$15
MP3-compatible player$50$50  
Navigation map updates, three years  $0$0
Near-field communications (NFC)   $25
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25$25
Surround sound   $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200  
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation  $225$225
Traffic + travel information  $25$25
Traffic information$25$25  
USB port  $25$25
Wi-Fi hotspot  $50$50
Wireless charging station   $75
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock  $25 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75$75
Auto-dimming rearview mirror  $150$150
Boost gauge   $75
Chronometer   $100
Compass$0$0  
Fog light, rear  $100$100
Fog lights$125$125  
Interior ambient lighting$150$150  
Interior ambient lighting, configurable  $150$150
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display   $250
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only  $750$750
Mirror tilt-down in reverse  $25$25
Power-folding mirrors  $50$50
Steering-linked fog lights$50$50  
Steering-linked headlights$150$150  
Xenon HID headlights$500$500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats   $300
Door sill trim plates$100$100$100 
Folding third row seats  $600 
Heated front seats$200$200 $200
Illuminated door sill trim plates   $200
Leather seating surfaces   $900
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50  
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50$50  
Memory system, driver seat  $200$200
Memory system, passenger seat  $150$150
Metal pedals   $75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $150$150
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat  $50 
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat  $50 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat   $100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat   $100
Power thigh bolsters, driver seat   $100
Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat   $100
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat  $100$100
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100
Rear-facing third row seats  $0 
Synthetic leather seating surfaces$0$0$0 
Upholstered instrument panel   $300
Wood trim  $300$300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical   $500
Adaptive dampers - mechanical  $100 
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable   $1000
Crosswind stabilization  $50$50
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200$200
Rear air springs, auto-leveling  $350 
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)   $0
Transmission 
Launch control   $100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 $100$100
Total Value of Features$4,650$3,600$10,320$15,845
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,050$0$6,720$12,245
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,0030-6,257-11,396

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

Model Year20152018
ModelGolf / GTIE-Class
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Wheelbase103.5 in115.7 in
Length179.6 in194.2 in
Width70.8 in73.7 in
Height58.3 in57.7 in
Curb Weight3,064 lb.4,300 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.2 gal.21.1 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.6 in37.5 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.9 in57.8 in
Row 1 Legroom41.2 in41.5 in
Row 2 Headroom38.6 in39.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.9 in57.1 in
Row 2 Legroom35.6 in35.8 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
30.4 ft335.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
66.5 ft364.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Volkswagen Golf / GTI 1.8T SEL

Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Total Requested600100%
Total Not Requested00%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Total Requested50077%
Total Not Requested15023%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Golf / GTI TDI SEL

Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Total Requested600100%
Total Not Requested00%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Total Requested50077%
Total Not Requested15023%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz E-Class AMG E63 S

Front sport buckets
FeatureValueRequested?
Front sport buckets100Yes
Power thigh bolsters, driver seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat100No
Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100No
Total Requested10020%
Total Not Requested40080%

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