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Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. Mercedes-Benz GL Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. Mercedes-Benz GL Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $31,195

Volkswagen Golf / GTI SEL   
Difference: $40,920

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201820122012
ModelGolf / GTIGLGL
TrimSELGL450 / GL350GL550
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $30,245 $62,570 $85,300
Cargo net 100    
Premium 1 Package   4,280  
Leather seating surfaces   1,930  
Metallic paint (extra cost)   720  
Blind spot warning system   600  
Proximity key   1,140  
Cargo net 80    
Premium 1 Package   3,980  
Leather seating surfaces   1,795  
Metallic paint (extra cost)   670  
Blind spot warning system   558  
Proximity key   1,060  
Options (change) 100 8,670 0
Options (change) 80 8,063 0
Destination 850 875 875
Total Price $31,195 $72,115 $86,175

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Golf / GTI SEL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $34,865
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $60,562
Model Year201820122012
ModelGolf / GTIGLGL
TrimSELGL450 / GL350GL550
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine170hp I4335hp V8382hp V8
TransmissionT6T7T7
DrivetrainFWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)400, 980, 8610, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17275/55-19295/40-21
Total Price$31,195$72,115$86,175
Adjustments for Features0-6,055-10,170
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$31,195$66,060$76,005
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$9,945

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

Model Year201820122012
ModelGolf / GTIGLGL
TrimSELGL450 / GL350GL550
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100  
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1200$1200
FWD$0  
AWD $1700$1700
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control$600  
Cruise control $150$150
Power flip-out rear side windows $125$125
Power liftgate $350$350
Remote app$25  
Remote window/roof operation $15$15
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, low-speed$200  
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system $0$0
Cross-traffic collision intervention, rear$100  
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100  
Forward collision warning$200  
Hill descent control $250$250
Obstacle detection, front  $150
Obstacle detection, rear  $250
Rear side airbags $300$300
Rollover sensor $50$50
Secondary collision brake assist$25  
Side curtain airbags$350  
Side curtain airbags, three rows $500$500
Trailer sway control $25$25
Vehicle health reports$0  
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50  
Cargo net$40 $40
Console with shifter$150  
Console without shifter $150$150
Rear seat pass-through$100  
Climate Control 
Rear air vents$100$100 
Rear air vents with automatic controls  $250
Rear HVAC unit  $400
Residual heat $50$50
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings $75$75
Deep-tinted rear windows $275$275
Glass roof panel(s) $300$300
Panoramic sunroof$1200  
Rear bumper protector $40$40
Rear spoiler$200  
Running boards  $350
Skid plates  $150
Sunroof $900$900
Wheel-lip moldings  $75
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100  
App support$0  
Apple CarPlay support$100  
Bluetooth audio streaming$25  
CD changer, in-dash $325$325
CD player$125  
DVD-compatible player $0$0
iPod integration $100$100
Larger infotainment display$0  
Media drive $15$15
Mirrorlink support$0  
SD Card slot $25$25
SMS text-to-speech reader$25  
Surround sound  $250
Traffic + travel information$25  
Traffic information $25$25
USB port$25  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock $25$25
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75$75
Cornering lights  $50
Fog light, rear $100$100
Fog lights$125  
Headlight washers  $50
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25$25
Power-folding mirrors $50$50
Steering-linked headlights  $150
Xenon HID headlights  $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats  $300
Door sill trim plates $100$100
Heated second row seats  $200
Leather door panel trim $250$250
Leather seating surfaces, third-row seats $200$200
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150 
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50  
Manual recliner, second row seats $75$75
Memory system, driver seat $200$200
Memory system, passenger seat $150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $150
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat $50$50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat $50$50
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat  $100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat  $100
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat  $100
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Power-folding third row seats $1000$1000
Upholstered instrument panel $300$300
Wood trim $300$300
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel  $150
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical  $500
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable $1000$1000
Total Value of Features$5,540$11,595$15,710
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$6,055$10,170
Value of Feature Adjustments0-5,636-9,465

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

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

Model Year20182012
ModelGolf / GTIGL
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Wheelbase103.5 in121.1 in
Length179.8 in200.6 in
Width70.8 in76.0 in
Height58.3 in72.4 in
Curb Weight3,054 lb.5,347 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.2 gal.26.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.6 in40.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.9 in58.3 in
Row 1 Legroom41.2 in40.3 in
Row 2 Headroom38.6 in40.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.9 in58.9 in
Row 2 Legroom35.6 in39.5 in
Row 3 Headroom0.0 in38.2 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room0.0 in50.5 in
Row 3 Legroom0.0 in34.2 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum		30.4 ft314.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2		30.443.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		66.5 ft383.3 ft3

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

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz GL GL450 / GL350

Leather seating surfaces
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Leather seating surfaces, third-row seats200No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Total Requested105070%
Total Not Requested45030%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat50No
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Memory system, driver seat200No
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Satellite radio200Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Power liftgate350No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
AC power outlet100Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Traffic information25Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
HD radio50Yes
Media drive, large15No
iPod integration100Yes
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested152558%
Total Not Requested109042%

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