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Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. Mercedes-Benz GLE Price Comparison (MSRP)The sticker prices, before adjusting for remaining feature differences. Usually these are the numbers you will see on the window stickers.
Models in short supply often sell at or even above these prices.
Models in short supply often sell at or even above these prices.
Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. Mercedes-Benz GLE Invoice Comparison
Lowest Total Price: $30,515 Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI | ||||||
| Difference: $31,210 | ||||||
Lowest Total Invoice: $29,327 Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI | ||||||
| Difference: $28,148 | ||||||
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| Model Year | 2014 | 2018 | 2018 | 2018 | 2018 | 2018 |
| Model | Golf / GTI | GLE | GLE | GLE | GLE | GLE |
| Trim | GTI | GLE350 | AMG GLE43 | GLE550e | AMG GLE63 | AMG GLE63 S |
| Body | 4dr Hatch | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV |
| Base Price | $25,095 | $52,200 | $67,750 | $66,700 | $102,550 | $109,700 |
| Base Invoice | $24,091 | $48,546 | $63,008 | $62,031 | $95,372 | $102,021 |
| Driver's Edition | 4,600 | |||||
| Premium 2 Package | 6,190 | 2,120 | 2,000 | |||
| Aluminum trim | 0 | 0 | 0 | |||
| Leather seating surfaces | 1,620 | 1,620 | ||||
| Metallic paint (extra cost) | 720 | 720 | 720 | |||
| Upgraded leather upholstery | 1,370 | |||||
| Interior Sport Package | 1,000 | |||||
| Driver's Edition | 4,416 | |||||
| Premium 2 Package | 5,757 | 1,972 | 1,860 | |||
| Aluminum trim | 0 | 0 | 0 | |||
| Leather seating surfaces | 1,507 | 1,507 | ||||
| Metallic paint (extra cost) | 670 | 670 | 670 | |||
| Upgraded leather upholstery | 1,274 | |||||
| Interior Sport Package | 930 | |||||
| Options (change) | 4,600 | 8,530 | 4,460 | 5,090 | 0 | 0 |
| Options (change) | 4,416 | 7,934 | 4,149 | 4,734 | 0 | 0 |
| Destination | 820 | 995 | 995 | 995 | 995 | 995 |
| Gas Tax | 0 | 0 | 0 | -4,085 | 0 | 0 |
| Total Price | $30,515 | $61,725 | $73,205 | $68,700 | $103,545 | $110,695 |
| Total Invoice | $29,327 | $57,475 | $68,152 | $63,675 | $96,367 | $103,016 |
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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. Mercedes-Benz GLE
| Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI | ||||||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $22,390 | ||||||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $19,935 | ||||||
| Model Year | 2014 | 2018 | 2018 | 2018 | 2018 | 2018 |
| Model | Golf / GTI | GLE | GLE | GLE | GLE | GLE |
| Trim | GTI | GLE350 | AMG GLE43 | GLE550e | AMG GLE63 | AMG GLE63 S |
| Body | 4dr Hatch | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV |
| Engine | 200hp I4 | 302hp V6 | 385hp V6 | 329hp V6 PiH | 550hp V8 | 577hp V8 |
| Transmission | M6 | T7 | T9 | T7 | T7 | T7 |
| Drivetrain | FWD | RWD | AWD | AWD | AWD | AWD |
| EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway) | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG |
| Audio (watts, speakers) | ?, 8 | 830, 14 | 830, 14 | 830, 14 | 830, 14 | 830, 14 |
| Tire (rear if not all the same) | 225/40-18 | 255/50-19 | 265/45-20 | 255/50-19 | 265/45-20 | 295/35-21 |
| Total Price | $30,515 | $61,725 | $73,205 | $68,700 | $103,545 | $110,695 |
| Adjustments for Features | 0 | -8,820 | -12,495 | -12,220 | -15,195 | -15,845 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Price | $30,515 | $52,905 | $60,710 | $56,480 | $88,350 | $94,850 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $0 | $7,805 | $3,575 | $35,445 | $41,945 |
| Total Invoice | $29,327 | $57,475 | $68,152 | $63,675 | $96,367 | $103,016 |
| Adjustments for Features | 0 | -8,213 | -11,633 | -11,326 | -14,142 | -14,746 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice | $29,327 | $49,262 | $56,519 | $52,349 | $82,225 | $88,270 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $0 | $7,257 | $3,087 | $32,963 | $39,008 |
Features Comparison: Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. Mercedes-Benz GLE
| Model Year | 2014 | 2018 | 2018 | 2018 | 2018 | 2018 |
| Model | Golf / GTI | GLE | GLE | GLE | GLE | GLE |
| Trim | GTI | GLE350 | AMG GLE43 | GLE550e | AMG GLE63 | AMG GLE63 S |
| Body | 4dr Hatch | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV |
| Transmission and Drivetrain | ||||||
| 6-speed manual | $150 | |||||
| 7-speed manually-shiftable automatic | $1200 | $1200 | $1200 | $1200 | ||
| 9-speed manually-shiftable automatic | $1400 | |||||
| FWD | $0 | |||||
| RWD | $0 | |||||
| AWD | $1700 | $1700 | $1700 | $1700 | ||
| Accessories | ||||||
| AC power outlet | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Heated / cooled cup holders, front row | $75 | $75 | $75 | $75 | $75 | |
| Power liftgate | $350 | $350 | $350 | $350 | $350 | |
| Proximity key | $250 | $250 | $250 | $250 | $250 | |
| Remote app | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | |
| Remote climate control | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | |
| Remote start via app | $75 | $75 | $75 | $75 | $75 | |
| Remote window/roof operation | $15 | $15 | $15 | $15 | $15 | |
| Semi-automated parking system | $500 | $500 | ||||
| Sunshades, second row | $125 | $125 | $125 | $125 | $125 | |
| Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual | $250 | |||||
| Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power | $350 | $350 | $350 | $350 | $350 | |
| Universal garage door opener | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety | ||||||
| Around view cameras | $500 | $500 | ||||
| Automatic braking, high-speed or partial | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | |
| Automatic braking, low-speed | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | |
| Blind spot warning system | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | |
| Driver drowsiness monitor | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | |
| Forward collision warning | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | |
| Hill descent control | $250 | $250 | $250 | $250 | $250 | |
| Knee airbag, driver | $75 | $75 | $75 | $75 | $75 | |
| Lane departure warning | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | |
| Obstacle detection, front | $150 | $150 | ||||
| Obstacle detection, rear | $250 | $250 | ||||
| Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | |
| Rearview camera | $200 | $200 | $200 | |||
| Rollover sensor | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| Temporary spare tire | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | |
| Tires, run-flat | $150 | |||||
| Trailer sway control | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | |
| Cargo Management | ||||||
| Air-conditioned storage compartment | $50 | |||||
| Aluminum roof rails | $250 | $250 | $250 | $250 | $250 | |
| Console with shifter | $150 | |||||
| Console without shifter | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | |
| Overhead sunglass holder | $25 | |||||
| Rear seat pass-through | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Climate Control | ||||||
| Automatic air recirculation | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Automatic climate control, front | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | |
| Dual-zone climate control | $125 | $125 | $125 | $125 | $125 | |
| Rain-sensing wipers | $175 | $175 | $175 | $175 | $175 | |
| Residual heat | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| Variable intermittent wipers | $75 | |||||
| Engine / Motor | ||||||
| 3.6 kW onboard charger | $0 | |||||
| 9 kWh battery pack | $0 | |||||
| Automatic start / stop | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | |
| Exterior | ||||||
| Body kit | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | ||
| Deep-tinted rear windows | $275 | $275 | $275 | $275 | $275 | |
| Metal accent plate, lower front fascia | $0 | $0 | ||||
| Metal accent plate, lower rear fascia | $0 | $0 | ||||
| Painted brake calipers (optional) | $0 | $0 | ||||
| Rear bumper protector | $40 | $40 | $40 | $40 | $40 | |
| Infotainment | ||||||
| Android Auto support | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| App support | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | |
| Apple CarPlay support | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Aux input | $50 | |||||
| DVD-compatible player | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | |
| HD radio | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| In-vehicle Internet | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | |
| iPod integration | $100 | |||||
| Media drive | $15 | $15 | $15 | $15 | $15 | |
| Navigation map updates, three years | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | |
| SD Card slot | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | |
| SMS text-to-speech reader | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | |
| Surround sound | $250 | $250 | $250 | $250 | $250 | |
| Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation | $225 | $225 | $225 | $225 | $225 | |
| Traffic + travel information | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | |
| USB port | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | |
| Voice control for nav and audio | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Wi-Fi hotspot | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors | ||||||
| Adaptive headlights | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | |
| Auto-dimming driver-side mirror | $75 | $75 | $75 | $75 | $75 | |
| Auto-dimming headlights | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | |
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | |
| Automatic headlights | $125 | $125 | $125 | $125 | $125 | |
| Chronometer | $100 | $100 | ||||
| Fog light, rear | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Fog lights | $125 | |||||
| Interior ambient lighting, configurable | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | |
| Large energy flow and fuel economy display | $25 | |||||
| LED headlights | $1000 | $1000 | $1000 | $1000 | $1000 | |
| Mirror tilt-down in reverse | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | |
| Power-folding mirrors | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| Steering-linked headlights | $150 | |||||
| Xenon HID headlights | $500 | |||||
| Seats and Interior Trim | ||||||
| Aluminum trim | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| Carbon fiber engine cover | $0 | |||||
| Cooled or ventilated front seats | $300 | $300 | ||||
| Door sill trim plates | $100 | |||||
| Illuminated door sill trim plates | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | |
| Leather door panel trim | $250 | $250 | ||||
| Leather-wrapped steering wheel | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | |
| Manual height adjuster, driver seat | $50 | |||||
| Manual height adjuster, passenger seat | $50 | |||||
| Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat | $50 | |||||
| Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | $50 | |||||
| Memory system, driver seat | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | |
| Memory system, passenger seat | $150 | $150 | ||||
| Metal pedals | $75 | $75 | $75 | $75 | $75 | |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | $150 | $150 | ||||
| Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat | $50 | $50 | ||||
| Power height adjuster, driver seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Power height adjuster, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Power tilt adjuster, driver seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Synthetic suede headliner | $650 | |||||
| Synthetic suede steering wheel | $150 | |||||
| Upholstered instrument panel | $300 | $300 | $300 | $300 | ||
| Wood trim | $300 | $300 | ||||
| Suspension, Wheels, and Tires | ||||||
| Active stabilizer bars | $500 | $500 | ||||
| Adaptive dampers - electrical | $500 | $500 | $500 | $500 | ||
| Adaptive dampers - mechanical | $100 | |||||
| Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable | $1000 | $1000 | $1000 | $1000 | ||
| Crosswind stabilization | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| Electronic systems calibration selector | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | |
| Sport suspension (upgrade) | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | |
| Transmission | ||||||
| Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Total Value of Features | $2,500 | $11,320 | $14,995 | $14,720 | $17,695 | $18,345 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | $0 | $8,820 | $12,495 | $12,220 | $15,195 | $15,845 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | 0 | -8,213 | -11,633 | -11,326 | -14,142 | -14,746 |
Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. Mercedes-Benz GLE
| Model Year | 2014 | 2018 |
| Model | Golf / GTI | GLE |
| Body | 4dr Hatch | 4dr SUV |
| Wheelbase | 101.5 in | 114.8 in |
| Length | 165.4 in | 189.1 in |
| Width | 70.3 in | 75.8 in |
| Height | 58.3 in | 70.7 in |
| Curb Weight | 2,969 lb. | 4,651 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 14.5 gal. | 24.6 gal. |
| Row 1 Headroom | 39.3 in | 38.9 in |
| Row 1 Shoulder Room | 54.7 in | 58.5 in |
| Row 1 Legroom | 41.2 in | 40.3 in |
| Row 2 Headroom | 38.5 in | 38.5 in |
| Row 2 Shoulder Room | 52.8 in | 58.4 in |
| Row 2 Legroom | 35.5 in | 38.4 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 15.0 ft3 | 38.2 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 46.0 ft3 | 80.3 ft3 |
Option Package Details
Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI
| Driver's Edition | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| Leather seating surfaces | 900 | Yes |
| Sunroof | 900 | Yes |
| Steering-linked headlights | 150 | Yes |
| Xenon HID headlights | 500 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 3050 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz GLE GLE350
| Premium 2 Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Sunshades, second row | 125 | No |
| Rear seat pass-through | 100 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming headlights | 200 | No |
| Heated / cooled cup holders, front row | 75 | No |
| Illuminated door sill trim plates | 100 | No |
| LED headlights | 1000 | No |
| Interior ambient lighting, configurable | 0 | No |
| Adaptive headlights | 200 | No |
| Android Auto support | 100 | No |
| Satellite radio | 200 | Yes |
| AC power outlet | 100 | No |
| Surround sound | 250 | No |
| Proximity key | 250 | No |
| Lane departure warning | 200 | No |
| Blind spot warning system | 200 | No |
| Smartphone integration | 0 | No |
| Wi-Fi hotspot | 50 | No |
| Apple CarPlay support | 100 | No |
| Harman/Kardon, 830W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer) | 350 | No |
| Media drive | 15 | No |
| Traffic + travel information | 25 | No |
| In-vehicle Internet | 150 | No |
| App support | 0 | No |
| Navigation map updates, three years | 0 | No |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | No |
| Total Requested | 900 | 20% |
| Total Not Requested | 3590 | 80% |
Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz GLE AMG GLE43
| Premium 2 Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Sunshades, second row | 125 | No |
| Rear seat pass-through | 100 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming headlights | 200 | No |
| Heated / cooled cup holders, front row | 75 | No |
| Illuminated door sill trim plates | 100 | No |
| LED headlights | 1000 | No |
| Interior ambient lighting, configurable | 0 | No |
| Adaptive headlights | 200 | No |
| Total Requested | 100 | 6% |
| Total Not Requested | 1700 | 94% |
Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz GLE GLE550e
| Upgraded leather upholstery | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Upgraded leather upholstery | 0 | No |
| Leather seating surfaces | 900 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 900 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
| Premium 2 Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Sunshades, second row | 125 | No |
| Rear seat pass-through | 100 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming headlights | 200 | No |
| Heated / cooled cup holders, front row | 75 | No |
| Illuminated door sill trim plates | 100 | No |
| LED headlights | 1000 | No |
| Interior ambient lighting, configurable | 0 | No |
| Adaptive headlights | 200 | No |
| Total Requested | 100 | 6% |
| Total Not Requested | 1700 | 94% |
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