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

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

Lowest Total Price: $31,365

Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI   
Difference: $43,120

Lowest Total Invoice: $30,141

Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI   
Difference: $39,201

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2012201220182018
ModelGolf / GTIGolf / GTIGLE CoupeGLE Coupe
TrimGTIRAMG GLE43AMG GLE63 S
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $24,595 $34,590 $70,500 $111,860
Base Invoice $23,611 $33,207 $65,565 $104,030
Autobahn Package 6,000      
Sunroof and Navigation Package   1,500    
Premium 2 Package     650  
Metallic paint (extra cost)     720  
Aluminum trim     0 0
Leather seating surfaces     1,620  
Autobahn Package 5,760      
Sunroof and Navigation Package   1,440    
Premium 2 Package     605  
Metallic paint (extra cost)     670  
Aluminum trim     0 0
Leather seating surfaces     1,507  
Options (change) 6,000 1,500 2,990 0
Options (change) 5,760 1,440 2,782 0
Destination 770 770 995 995
Total Price $31,365 $36,860 $74,485 $112,855
Total Invoice $30,141 $35,417 $69,342 $105,025

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $31,265
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $28,165
Model Year2012201220182018
ModelGolf / GTIGolf / GTIGLE CoupeGLE Coupe
TrimGTIRAMG GLE43AMG GLE63 S
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine200hp I4256hp I4385hp V6577hp V8
TransmissionM6M6T9T7
DrivetrainFWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)300, 8300, 8830, 14830, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/40-18225/40-18275/45-21285/40-22
Total Price$31,365$36,860$74,485$112,855
Adjustments for Features0-1,950-11,855-15,730
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$31,365$34,910$62,630$97,125
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,545$0$34,495
Total Invoice$30,141$35,417$69,342$105,025
Adjustments for Features0-1,874-11,036-14,639
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$30,141$33,543$58,306$90,386
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,402$0$32,080

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

Model Year2012201220182018
ModelGolf / GTIGolf / GTIGLE CoupeGLE Coupe
TrimGTIRAMG GLE43AMG GLE63 S
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150  
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1400 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1200
FWD$0   
AWD $1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet  $100$100
Heated / cooled cup holders, front row  $75 
Power door closers  $300 
Power liftgate  $350$350
Remote app  $25$25
Remote climate control  $25$25
Remote start via app  $75$75
Remote window/roof operation  $15$15
Semi-automated parking system   $500
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power  $350$350
Universal garage door opener  $100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Around view cameras   $500
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial  $200$200
Automatic braking, low-speed  $200$200
Blind spot warning system  $200$200
Driver drowsiness monitor  $150$150
Forward collision warning  $200$200
Hill descent control  $250$250
Knee airbag, driver  $75$75
Lane departure warning  $200$200
Obstacle detection, front   $150
Obstacle detection, rear   $250
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system  $0$0
Rearview camera  $200 
Rollover sensor  $50$50
Temporary spare tire$150$150  
Trailer sway control  $25$25
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50  
Console with shifter$150$150  
Console without shifter  $150$150
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25  
Rear seat pass-through$100$100$100 
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation  $100$100
Automatic climate control, front $200$200$200
Dual-zone climate control $125$125$125
Rain-sensing wipers  $175$175
Rear wiper$175$175  
Residual heat  $50$50
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75  
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop  $150$150
Exterior 
Body kit $0  
Carbon fiber engine cover   $0
Deep-tinted rear windows  $275$275
Laminated front side windows   $200
Painted brake calipers (optional)   $0
Panoramic sunroof  $1200$1200
Sunroof$900$900  
Wheel-lip moldings  $75$75
Infotainment 
Android Auto support  $100$100
App support  $0$0
Apple CarPlay support  $100$100
Aux input$50$50  
DVD-compatible player  $0$0
HD radio  $50$50
In-vehicle Internet  $150$150
iPod integration$100$100  
Media drive  $15$15
Navigation map updates, three years  $0$0
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25$25
Surround sound  $250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation  $225$225
Traffic + travel information  $25$25
USB port  $25$25
Voice control for nav and audio  $100$100
Wi-Fi hotspot  $50$50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Adaptive headlights  $200$200
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75$75
Auto-dimming headlights  $200$200
Auto-dimming rearview mirror  $150$150
Automatic headlights  $125$125
Chronometer   $100
Fog light, rear  $100$100
Fog lights$125   
Headlight washers $50  
Interior ambient lighting, configurable  $150$150
LED headlights  $1000$1000
Mirror tilt-down in reverse  $25$25
Power-folding mirrors  $50$50
Steering-linked headlights$150$150  
Xenon HID headlights$500$500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats   $300
Door sill trim plates$100$100  
Illuminated door sill trim plates  $200$200
Leather door panel trim   $250
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
Memory system, passenger seat   $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat   $150
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat  $100$100
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat  $50$50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat   $50
Power height adjuster, driver seat  $100$100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat  $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100
Synthetic suede headliner   $650
Upholstered instrument panel, leather   $1000
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Active stabilizer bars   $500
Adaptive dampers - electrical  $500$500
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable  $1000$1000
Crosswind stabilization  $50$50
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200$200
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100$100
Total Value of Features$3,250$5,200$15,105$18,980
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,950$11,855$15,730
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,874-11,036-14,639

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

Model Year20122018
ModelGolf / GTIGLE Coupe
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Wheelbase101.5 in114.8 in
Length165.4 in192.6 in
Width70.3 in78.9 in
Height58.3 in67.7 in
Curb Weight2,969 lb.4,961 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.5 gal.24.6 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.3 in39.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.7 in58.5 in
Row 1 Legroom41.2 in0.0 in
Row 2 Headroom38.5 in37.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room52.8 in58.4 in
Row 2 Legroom35.5 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
15.0 ft323.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
46.0 ft360.7 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 headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
HD radio50No
SD Card slot25Yes
Total Requested345085%
Total Not Requested60015%

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 GLE Coupe AMG GLE43

Premium 2 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear seat pass-through100Yes
Power door closers300No
Heated / cooled cup holders, front row75No
Illuminated door sill trim plates200No
Interior ambient lighting, configurable0No
Total Requested10015%
Total Not Requested57585%

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