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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: $33,025

Volkswagen Golf / GTI SEL   
Difference: $34,875

Lowest Total Invoice: $31,508

Volkswagen Golf / GTI SEL   
Difference: $31,701

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20172011
ModelGolf / GTIE-Class
TrimSELE350
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Base Price $29,970 $56,200
Base Invoice $28,772 $52,266
Driver Assistance and Lighting Pkg. 1,995  
Door sill trim plates 240  
Driver Assistance Package   2,950
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 and Lighting Pkg. 1,716  
Door sill trim plates 200  
Driver Assistance Package   2,744
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) 2,235 10,825
Options (change) 1,916 10,068
Destination 820 875
Total Price $33,025 $67,900
Total Invoice $31,508 $63,209

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Golf / GTI SEL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $30,330
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $27,470
Model Year20172011
ModelGolf / GTIE-Class
TrimSELE350
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Engine170hp I4268hp V6
TransmissionT6T7
DrivetrainFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)400, 9610, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/40-18245/45-17
Total Price$33,025$67,900
Adjustments for Features0-4,545
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$33,025$63,355
Total Invoice$31,508$63,209
Adjustments for Features0-4,231
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$31,508$58,978

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

Model Year20172011
ModelGolf / GTIE-Class
TrimSELE350
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1200
FWD$0 
AWD $1700
Accessories 
Power liftgate $350
Remote app$25 
Remote window/roof operation $15
Semi-automated parking system$500 
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 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200
Automatic braking, low-speed$200 
Blind spot collision prevention $150
Cross-traffic collision intervention, rear$100 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100 
Driver drowsiness monitor $150
Lane departure prevention $150
Lane departure prevention, steering-based$200 
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0
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 
Android Auto support$100 
App support$0 
Apple CarPlay support$100 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
CD changer, in-dash $325
CD player$125 
DVD-compatible player $0
iPod integration $100
Media drive $15
Mirrorlink support$0 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Surround sound $250
Traffic + travel information$25 
Traffic information $25
USB port$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock $25
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75
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$3,700$8,245
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$4,545
Value of Feature Adjustments0-4,231

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

Model Year20172011
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 Weight3,064 lb.4,060 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 SEL

Driver Assistance and Lighting Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Semi-automated parking system500No
Lane departure prevention system, steering-based200No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Total Requested230077%
Total Not Requested70023%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz E-Class E350

Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Lane departure prevention system150Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed200No
Forward collision alert200Yes
Blind spot intervention150No
Total Requested145081%
Total Not Requested35019%
Premium 2 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested110096%
Total Not Requested504%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshades, second row125No
Navigation system600Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Surround sound250No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
HD radio50Yes
Media drive, large15No
iPod integration100Yes
Harman/Kardon, 610W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested127563%
Total Not Requested74037%

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