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

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

Lowest Total Price: $33,025

Volkswagen Golf / GTI SEL   
Difference: $18,410

Lowest Total Invoice: $31,508

Volkswagen Golf / GTI SEL   
Difference: $16,392

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20172016
ModelGolf / GTIGLC
TrimSELGLC300
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Base Price $29,970 $38,950
Base Invoice $28,772 $36,224
Driver Assistance and Lighting Pkg. 1,995  
Door sill trim plates 240  
Driver Assistance Package   2,800
Multimedia Package   2,330
Lighting Package   1,390
Advanced Parking Assist Package   1,540
Heated front seats   580
Premium Package   720
Panoramic sunroof   1,480
Metallic paint (extra cost)   720
Driver Assistance and Lighting Pkg. 1,716  
Door sill trim plates 200  
Driver Assistance Package   2,604
Multimedia Package   2,167
Lighting Package   1,293
Advanced Parking Assist Package   1,432
Heated front seats   539
Premium Package   670
Panoramic sunroof   1,376
Metallic paint (extra cost)   670
Options (change) 2,235 11,560
Options (change) 1,916 10,751
Destination 820 925
Total Price $33,025 $51,435
Total Invoice $31,508 $47,900

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Golf / GTI SEL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $13,330
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $11,661
Model Year20172016
ModelGolf / GTIGLC
TrimSELGLC300
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Engine170hp I4241hp I4
TransmissionT6T9
DrivetrainFWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)400, 9?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/40-18235/60-18
Total Price$33,025$51,435
Adjustments for Features0-5,080
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$33,025$46,355
Total Invoice$31,508$47,900
Adjustments for Features0-4,731
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$31,508$43,169

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

Model Year20172016
ModelGolf / GTIGLC
TrimSELGLC300
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1400
FWD$0 
RWD $0
Accessories 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate $100
Power liftgate $350
Remote climate control $25
Remote start via app $75
Remote window/roof operation $15
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350
Universal garage door opener $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Around view cameras $500
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200
Blind spot collision prevention $150
Collision preparation system, rear $100
Cross-traffic collision intervention, rear$100 
Driver drowsiness monitor $150
Lane departure prevention, steering-based$200 
Lane keeping assist $400
Pedestrian detection $50
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0
Rearview camera$200 
Rollover sensor $50
Secondary collision brake assist$25 
Temporary spare tire$150 
Tires, run-flat $150
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100
Trailer sway control $25
Vehicle health reports$0 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50 
Console with shifter$150 
Console without shifter $150
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Rear seat pass-through$100 
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150
Exterior 
Deep-tinted rear windows $275
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100 
Apple CarPlay support$100 
Aux input$50 
DVD-compatible player $0
Handwriting recognition $200
In-vehicle Internet $150
Media drive $15
Mirrorlink support$0 
Navigation map updates, three years $0
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225
Wi-Fi hotspot $50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75
Cornering lights $50
Fog light, rear $100
Fog lights$125 
Interior ambient lighting$150 
LED headlights $1000
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25
Power-folding mirrors $50
Steering-linked fog lights$50 
Xenon HID headlights$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding second row seats$300 
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Memory system, driver seat $200
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat $50
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power-folding second row seats $700
Wood trim $300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - mechanical $100
Crosswind stabilization $50
Electronic systems calibration selector $200
Suggestive steering $0
Total Value of Features$4,000$9,080
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$5,080
Value of Feature Adjustments0-4,731

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

Model Year20172016
ModelGolf / GTIGLC
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Wheelbase103.5 in113.1 in
Length179.6 in183.3 in
Width70.8 in74.4 in
Height58.3 in64.5 in
Curb Weight3,064 lb.3,892 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.2 gal.17.4 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.6 in37.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.9 in57.3 in
Row 1 Legroom41.2 in40.8 in
Row 2 Headroom38.6 in38.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.9 in56.5 in
Row 2 Legroom35.6 in37.3 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
30.4 ft320.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
66.5 ft356.5 ft3

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Option Package Details
Volkswagen Golf / GTI SEL

Driver Assistance and Lighting Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Semi-automated parking system500Yes
Lane departure prevention system, steering-based200Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Total Requested3000100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz GLC GLC300

Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Collision preparation system, rear100No
Pedestrian detection50No
Lane keeping assist system400Yes
Blind spot intervention150No
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Total Requested160084%
Total Not Requested30016%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
DVD-compatible player0No
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
App support0Yes
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested72598%
Total Not Requested152%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Cornering lights50No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
LED headlights1000No
Total Requested35025%
Total Not Requested105075%
Advanced Parking Assist Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Parking guidance system - active500Yes
Around view cameras300No
Total Requested90069%
Total Not Requested40031%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Satellite radio200Yes
AC power outlet100Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested550100%
Total Not Requested00%

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