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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: $35,825

Lowest Total Invoice: $31,508

Volkswagen Golf / GTI SEL   
Difference: $32,585

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201720122012
ModelGolf / GTIE-ClassE-Class
TrimSELE350E63 AMG
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Base Price $29,970 $57,150 $91,500
Base Invoice $28,772 $53,150 $85,095
Driver Assistance and Lighting Pkg. 1,995    
Door sill trim plates 240    
Driver Assistance Package   2,950 2,950
Premium 2 Package   2,450 2,000
Premium 1 Package   3,500 2,120
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 2,744
Premium 2 Package   2,279 1,860
Premium 1 Package   3,255 1,972
Metallic paint (extra cost)   669  
Panoramic sunroof   1,014  
AC power outlet   107  
Options (change) 2,235 10,825 7,070
Options (change) 1,916 10,068 6,576
Destination 820 875 875
Total Price $33,025 $68,850 $99,445
Total Invoice $31,508 $64,093 $92,546

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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: $31,255
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $28,331
Model Year201720122012
ModelGolf / GTIE-ClassE-Class
TrimSELE350E63 AMG
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Engine170hp I4302hp V6518hp V8
TransmissionT6T7T7
DrivetrainFWDAWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)400, 9610, 14610, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/40-18245/45-17255/35-19
Total Price$33,025$68,850$99,445
Adjustments for Features0-4,570-5,845
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$33,025$64,280$93,600
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$29,320
Total Invoice$31,508$64,093$92,546
Adjustments for Features0-4,254-5,440
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$31,508$59,839$87,106
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$27,267

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

Model Year201720122012
ModelGolf / GTIE-ClassE-Class
TrimSELE350E63 AMG
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100  
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1200$1200
FWD$0  
AWD $1700 
RWD  $0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100$100 
Power liftgate $350$350
Remote app$25  
Remote window/roof operation $15$15
Semi-automated parking system$500  
Sunshades, second row $125$125
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350$350
Universal garage door opener $100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200$200
Automatic braking, low-speed$200  
Blind spot collision prevention $150$150
Cross-traffic collision intervention, rear$100  
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100  
Driver drowsiness monitor $150$150
Lane departure prevention $150$150
Lane departure prevention, steering-based$200  
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0$0
Rollover sensor $50$50
Secondary collision brake assist$25  
Vehicle health reports$0  
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50  
Cargo area partition net $40$40
Console with shifter$150 $150
Console without shifter $150 
Rear seat pass-through$100  
Storage compartment under front seat(s) $50$50
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100$100
Residual heat $50$50
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop  $150
Exterior 
Body kit  $0
Bodyside moldings $75 
Rear spoiler$200 $200
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100  
App support$0  
Apple CarPlay support$100  
CD changer, in-dash $325$325
CD player$125  
DVD-compatible player $0$0
iPod integration $100$100
Media drive $15$15
Mirrorlink support$0  
SMS text-to-speech reader$25  
Surround sound $250$250
Traffic + travel information$25  
Traffic information $25$25
USB port$25  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock $25 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75$75
Chronometer  $100
Fog light, rear $100$100
Fog lights$125  
Headlight washers $50$50
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25$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$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$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$50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat $50$50
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat  $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Rear-facing third row seats $0$0
Synthetic leather seating surfaces$0$0 
Wood trim $300$300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical  $500
Adaptive dampers - mechanical $100 
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200
Performance steering system (optional)  $0
Rear air springs, auto-leveling $350$350
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
Transmission 
Launch control  $100
Total Value of Features$3,775$8,345$9,620
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$4,570$5,845
Value of Feature Adjustments0-4,254-5,440

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

Model Year20172012
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 ft357.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Volkswagen Golf / GTI SEL

Driver Assistance and Lighting Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Semi-automated parking system500No
Lane departure prevention system, steering-based200No
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 warning200Yes
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
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15No
Harman/Kardon, 610W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Heated front seats200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Surround sound250No
HD radio50Yes
iPod integration100Yes
Total Requested127563%
Total Not Requested74037%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz E-Class E63 AMG

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 warning200Yes
Blind spot intervention150No
Total Requested145081%
Total Not Requested35019%
Premium 2 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested1100100%
Total Not Requested00%
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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