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

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Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. Mercedes-Benz GLC Coupe Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $31,365

Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI   
Difference: $21,555

Lowest Total Invoice: $30,141

Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI   
Difference: $19,145

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220122018201820182018
ModelGolf / GTIGolf / GTIGLC CoupeGLC CoupeGLC CoupeGLC Coupe
TrimGTIRGLC300AMG GLC43AMG GLC63AMG GLC63 S
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $24,595 $34,590 $46,600 $60,400 $73,150 $80,750
Base Invoice $23,611 $33,207 $43,338 $56,172 $68,030 $75,098
Autobahn Package 6,000          
Sunroof and Navigation Package   1,500        
Garmin Map Pilot     625 625 625 625
Premium 1 Package     1,350      
Leather Seating Package     2,050      
Metallic paint (extra cost)     720 720 720 720
Aluminum trim     0      
Heated front seats     580      
Leather seating surfaces       1,620 2,590  
Wood trim       0 0 0
Autobahn Package 5,760          
Sunroof and Navigation Package   1,440        
Garmin Map Pilot     581 581 581 581
Premium 1 Package     1,256      
Leather Seating Package     1,907      
Metallic paint (extra cost)     670 670 670 670
Aluminum trim     0      
Heated front seats     539      
Leather seating surfaces       1,507 2,409  
Wood trim       0 0 0
Options (change) 6,000 1,500 5,325 2,965 3,935 1,345
Options (change) 5,760 1,440 4,953 2,758 3,660 1,251
Destination 770 770 995 995 0 0
Total Price $31,365 $36,860 $52,920 $64,360 $77,085 $82,095
Total Invoice $30,141 $35,417 $49,286 $59,925 $71,690 $76,349

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $11,915
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $10,167
Model Year201220122018201820182018
ModelGolf / GTIGolf / GTIGLC CoupeGLC CoupeGLC CoupeGLC Coupe
TrimGTIRGLC300AMG GLC43AMG GLC63AMG GLC63 S
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine200hp I4256hp I4241hp I4362hp V6469hp V8503hp V8
TransmissionM6M6T9T9T9T9
DrivetrainFWDAWDAWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)300, 8300, 8?, 6?, 6640, 14640, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/40-18225/40-18235/55-19255/45-20265/45-20265/45-20
Total Price$31,365$36,860$52,920$64,360$77,085$82,095
Adjustments for Features0-1,950-9,640-12,240-12,890-12,640
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$31,365$34,910$43,280$52,120$64,195$69,455
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,545$0$8,840$20,915$26,175
Total Invoice$30,141$35,417$49,286$59,925$71,690$76,349
Adjustments for Features0-1,874-8,978-11,397-11,988-11,755
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$30,141$33,543$40,308$48,528$59,702$64,594
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,402$0$8,220$19,394$24,286

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

Model Year201220122018201820182018
ModelGolf / GTIGolf / GTIGLC CoupeGLC CoupeGLC CoupeGLC Coupe
TrimGTIRGLC300AMG GLC43AMG GLC63AMG GLC63 S
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150    
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1400$1400$1400$1400
FWD$0     
AWD $1700$1700$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet  $100$100$100$100
Power liftgate  $350$350$350$350
Remote app  $25$25$25$25
Remote climate control  $25$25$25$25
Remote start via app  $75$75$75$75
Remote window/roof operation  $15$15$15$15
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250    
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power  $350$350$350$350
Universal garage door opener  $100$100$100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0    
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial  $200$200$200$200
Automatic braking, low-speed  $200$200$200$200
Blind spot warning system  $200$200$200$200
Driver drowsiness monitor  $150$150$150$150
Forward collision warning  $200$200$200$200
Knee airbag, driver  $75$75$75$75
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system  $0$0$0$0
Rearview camera  $200$200$200$200
Rollover sensor  $50$50$50$50
Temporary spare tire$150$150    
Tires, run-flat  $150$150$150$150
Torque vectoring, brake-based  $100$100$100$100
Trailer sway control  $25$25$25$25
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50    
Cargo net  $40$40$40$40
Console with shifter$150$150    
Console without shifter  $150$150$150$150
Rear seat pass-through$100$100    
Roof rails  $250$250$250$250
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation  $100$100$100$100
Automatic climate control, front $200$200$200$200$200
Dual-zone climate control $125$125$125$125$125
Heated washer fluid system  $50$50$50$50
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15    
Rain-sensing wipers  $175$175$175$175
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75    
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential     $500
Limited-slip rear differential    $300 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop  $150$150$150$150
Exterior 
Body kit $0    
Deep-tinted rear windows  $275$275$275$275
Metal accent plate, lower front fascia   $0$0$0
Metal accent plate, lower rear fascia   $0$0$0
Painted brake calipers (optional)     $0
Infotainment 
Aux input$50$50    
HD radio  $50$50$50$50
In-vehicle Internet  $150$150$150$150
iPod integration$100$100    
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25$25$25$25
Surround sound    $250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation  $225$225$225$225
Traffic information  $25$25$25$25
USB port  $25$25$25$25
Voice control for nav and audio  $100$100$100$100
Wi-Fi hotspot  $50$50$50$50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75$75$75$75
Auto-dimming rearview mirror  $150$150$150$150
Automatic headlights  $125$125$125$125
Boost gauge   $75$75$75
Chronometer   $100$100$100
Fog light, rear  $100$100$100$100
Fog lights$125     
Headlight washers $50    
LED headlights  $1000$1000$1000$1000
Mirror tilt-down in reverse  $25$25$25$25
Power-folding mirrors  $50$50$50$50
Steering-linked headlights$150$150    
Xenon HID headlights$500$500    
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100$100$100   
Folding second row seats$300$300    
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50$50    
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50    
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50$50    
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50$50    
Memory system, driver seat  $200$200$200$200
Memory system, passenger seat  $150$150$150$150
Metal pedals$75$75 $75$75$75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $150$150$150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $150$150$150$150
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat  $100$100$100$100
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100$100$100
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat  $50$50$50$50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat  $50$50$50$50
Power height adjuster, driver seat  $100$100$100$100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100$100$100
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat  $100$100$100$100
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100$100$100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat  $100$100$100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100$100$100
Power-folding second row seats  $700$700$700$700
Synthetic suede inserts in seating surfaces   $450$450 
Upholstered instrument panel   $300$300$300
Wood trim   $300$300$300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical   $500$500$500
Adaptive dampers - mechanical  $100   
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable   $1000$1000$1000
Crosswind stabilization  $50$50$50$50
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200$200$200$200
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0$0    
Suggestive steering  $0$0$0$0
Transmission 
Launch control    $100$100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100$100$100$100
Total Value of Features$2,540$4,490$12,180$14,780$15,430$15,180
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,950$9,640$12,240$12,890$12,640
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,874-8,978-11,397-11,988-11,755

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

Model Year20122018
ModelGolf / GTIGLC Coupe
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Wheelbase101.5 in113.1 in
Length165.4 in186.3 in
Width70.3 in74.4 in
Height58.3 in63.1 in
Curb Weight2,969 lb.4,134 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.5 gal.17.4 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.3 in41.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.7 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.2 in0.0 in
Row 2 Headroom38.5 in38.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room52.8 in56.5 in
Row 2 Legroom35.5 in37.3 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
15.0 ft317.7 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
46.0 ft349.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI

Autobahn Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Dynaudio, 300W, 8 speakers350No
Navigation system600Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
HD radio50No
SD Card slot25Yes
Total Requested330081%
Total Not Requested75019%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Golf / GTI R

Sunroof and Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Dynaudio, 300W, 8 speakers350No
Total Requested150081%
Total Not Requested35019%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz GLC Coupe GLC300

Garmin Map Pilot
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
Total Requested60083%
Total Not Requested12517%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Satellite radio200Yes
AC power outlet100No
Proximity key250Yes
Blind spot warning system200No
Total Requested45060%
Total Not Requested30040%
Leather Seating Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Total Requested90075%
Total Not Requested30025%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz GLC Coupe AMG GLC43

Garmin Map Pilot
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
Total Requested60083%
Total Not Requested12517%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz GLC Coupe AMG GLC63

Garmin Map Pilot
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
Total Requested60083%
Total Not Requested12517%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz GLC Coupe AMG GLC63 S

Garmin Map Pilot
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
Total Requested60083%
Total Not Requested12517%

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