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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: $31,095

Volkswagen Golf / GTI SEL   
Difference: $39,455

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201820152015
ModelGolf / GTIE-ClassE-Class
TrimSELE350E63 AMG S
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Base Price $30,245 $59,000 $103,200
Driver Assistance Package   2,800 2,800
KEYLESS-GO Package   750  
Premium 1 Package   3,530  
Metallic paint (extra cost)   720  
Panoramic sunroof   1,090  
Leather seating surfaces   1,620  
AC power outlet   115  
Driver Assistance Package   2,604 2,604
KEYLESS-GO Package   698  
Premium 1 Package   3,283  
Metallic paint (extra cost)   670  
Panoramic sunroof   1,014  
Leather seating surfaces   1,507  
AC power outlet   107  
Options (change) 0 10,625 2,800
Options (change) 0 9,883 2,604
Destination 850 925 925
Total Price $31,095 $70,550 $106,925

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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: $32,060
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $57,944
Model Year201820152015
ModelGolf / GTIE-ClassE-Class
TrimSELE350E63 AMG S
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Engine170hp I4302hp V6577hp V8
TransmissionT6T7T7
DrivetrainFWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)400, 9610, 14610, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17245/45-17255/35-19
Total Price$31,095$70,550$106,925
Adjustments for Features0-7,395-11,545
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$31,095$63,155$95,380
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$32,225

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

Model Year201820152015
ModelGolf / GTIE-ClassE-Class
TrimSELE350E63 AMG S
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100  
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1200$1200
FWD$0  
AWD $1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100$100 
Adaptive cruise control$600  
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed $850$850
Hands-free trunk or liftgate $100$100
Power liftgate $350$350
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
Blind spot collision prevention $150$150
Collision preparation system, rear $100$100
Cross-traffic collision intervention, rear$100  
Driver drowsiness monitor $150$150
Lane departure warning $200$200
Lane keeping assist $400$400
Obstacle detection, front  $150
Obstacle detection, rear  $250
Pedestrian detection $50$50
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0$0
Rollover sensor $50$50
Secondary collision brake assist$25  
Torque vectoring, brake-based  $100
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
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential  $300
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150$150
Raised top speed limiter  $0
Exterior 
Body kit  $0
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 $25
Painted brake calipers (optional)  $0
Rear spoiler$200 $200
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100  
Apple CarPlay support$100  
Aux input$50  
DVD-compatible player $0$0
In-vehicle Internet $150$150
Larger infotainment display$0  
Media drive $15$15
Mirrorlink support$0  
Navigation map updates, three years $0$0
SD Card slot $25$25
Surround sound $250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200  
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225$225
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock $25 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75$75
Auto-dimming headlights  $200
Chronometer  $100
Cornering lights  $50
Fog light, rear $100$100
Fog lights$125  
Headlight washers  $50
Interior ambient lighting$150  
Interior ambient lighting, configurable $150$150
LED headlights  $1000
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only $750 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25$25
Power-folding mirrors $50$50
Steering-linked headlights  $150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Automatic seat bolsters, driver  $300
Cooled or ventilated front seats  $300
Door sill trim plates $100 
Folding third row seats $600 
Illuminated door sill trim plates  $200
Leather door panel trim $250$250
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150 
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50  
Massage, driver seat  $100
Memory system, driver seat $200$200
Memory system, passenger seat $150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150$150
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat $50$50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat $50$50
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat  $100
Rear-facing third row seats $0 
Synthetic suede headliner  $650
Synthetic suede steering wheel  $150
Upholstered instrument panel  $300
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
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
Transmission 
Launch control  $100
Total Value of Features$3,625$11,020$15,170
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$7,395$11,545
Value of Feature Adjustments0-6,884-10,744

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

Model Year20182015
ModelGolf / GTIE-Class
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Wheelbase103.5 in113.2 in
Length179.8 in192.7 in
Width70.8 in73.0 in
Height58.3 in58.9 in
Curb Weight3,054 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
Mercedes-Benz E-Class E350

Leather seating surfaces
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather upholstery, extended coverage900Yes
Leather door panel trim250No
Total Requested90078%
Total Not Requested25022%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Collision preparation system, rear100No
Pedestrian detection50No
Lane keeping assist system400No
Blind spot intervention150No
Lane departure warning system200No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Total Requested30016%
Total Not Requested160084%
KEYLESS-GO Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Proximity key250Yes
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested25071%
Total Not Requested10029%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshades, second row125No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Heated front seats200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Surround sound250No
Harman/Kardon, 610W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
In-vehicle Internet150No
App support0Yes
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested112554%
Total Not Requested94046%

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

Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Collision preparation system, rear100No
Pedestrian detection50No
Lane keeping assist system400No
Blind spot intervention150No
Lane departure warning system200No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Total Requested30016%
Total Not Requested160084%

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