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

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

Lowest Total Price: $33,025

Volkswagen Golf / GTI SEL   
Difference: $29,300

Lowest Total Invoice: $31,508

Volkswagen Golf / GTI SEL   
Difference: $26,521

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2017201620162016201620162016
ModelGolf / GTIGLEGLEGLEGLEGLEGLE
TrimSELGLE300dGLE350GLE400GLE550eAMG GLE63AMG GLE63 S
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $29,970 $52,500 $51,100 $64,600 $65,850 $99,950 $107,100
Base Invoice $28,772 $48,825 $47,523 $60,078 $61,241 $92,954 $99,603
Driver Assistance and Lighting Pkg. 1,995            
Door sill trim plates 240            
Parktronic Package   970 970 970 970    
Interior Sport Package   350 350        
Lighting Package   1,390 1,390 1,390 1,390    
Driver Assistance Package   1,950 1,950 1,950 1,950 1,950 1,950
Premium 1 Package   3,830 3,830        
Metallic paint (extra cost)   720 720 720 720    
Panoramic sunroof   1,090 1,090 1,090 1,090 1,090 1,090
Convenience Package       490   490 490
Driver Assistance and Lighting Pkg. 1,716            
Door sill trim plates 200            
Parktronic Package   902 902 902 902    
Interior Sport Package   326 326        
Lighting Package   1,293 1,293 1,293 1,293    
Driver Assistance Package   1,814 1,814 1,814 1,814 1,814 1,814
Premium 1 Package   3,562 3,562        
Metallic paint (extra cost)   670 670 670 670    
Panoramic sunroof   1,014 1,014 1,014 1,014 1,014 1,014
Convenience Package       456   456 456
Options (change) 2,235 10,300 10,300 6,610 6,120 3,530 3,530
Options (change) 1,916 9,581 9,581 6,149 5,693 3,284 3,284
Destination 820 925 925 925 925 925 925
Gas Tax 0 0 0 0 -4,085 0 0
Total Price $33,025 $63,725 $62,325 $72,135 $68,810 $104,405 $111,555
Total Invoice $31,508 $59,331 $58,029 $67,152 $63,774 $97,163 $103,812

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Golf / GTI SEL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $25,030
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $22,544
Model Year2017201620162016201620162016
ModelGolf / GTIGLEGLEGLEGLEGLEGLE
TrimSELGLE300dGLE350GLE400GLE550eAMG GLE63AMG GLE63 S
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine170hp I4201hp I4 D302hp V6329hp V6329hp V6 PiH550hp V8577hp V8
TransmissionT6T7T7T7T7T7T7
DrivetrainFWDAWDRWDAWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)400, 9?, 8?, 8830, 14830, 14830, 14830, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/40-18255/55-18255/50-19265/45-20255/50-19265/45-20295/35-21
Total Price$33,025$63,725$62,325$72,135$68,810$104,405$111,555
Adjustments for Features0-5,670-4,170-7,645-7,370-10,920-11,570
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$33,025$58,055$58,155$64,490$61,440$93,485$99,985
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$100$6,435$3,385$35,430$41,930
Total Invoice$31,508$59,331$58,029$67,152$63,774$97,163$103,812
Adjustments for Features0-5,279-3,883-7,117-6,831-10,163-10,767
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$31,508$54,052$54,146$60,035$56,943$87,000$93,045
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$94$5,983$2,891$32,948$38,993

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

Model Year2017201620162016201620162016
ModelGolf / GTIGLEGLEGLEGLEGLEGLE
TrimSELGLE300dGLE350GLE400GLE550eAMG GLE63AMG GLE63 S
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100      
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1200$1200$1200$1200$1200$1200
FWD$0      
AWD $1700 $1700$1700$1700$1700
RWD  $0    
Accessories 
Heated / cooled cup holders, front row   $75 $75$75
Power liftgate $350$350$350$350$350$350
Remote climate control $25$25$25$25$25$25
Remote start via app $75$75$75$75$75$75
Remote window/roof operation $15$15$15$15$15$15
Sunshades, second row   $125 $125$125
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250      
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350$350$350$350$350$350
Universal garage door opener $100$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$200
Blind spot collision prevention $150$150$150$150$150$150
Collision preparation system, rear $100$100$100$100$100$100
Cross-traffic collision intervention, rear$100      
Driver drowsiness monitor $150$150$150$150$150$150
Hill descent control $250$250$250$250$250$250
Lane departure prevention, steering-based$200      
Lane keeping assist $400$400$400$400$400$400
Pedestrian detection $50$50$50$50$50$50
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0$0$0$0$0$0
Rearview camera$200$200$200$200$200  
Rollover sensor $50$50$50$50$50$50
Secondary collision brake assist$25      
Temporary spare tire$150$150$150$150 $150$150
Tires, run-flat    $150  
Trailer sway control $25$25$25$25$25$25
Vehicle health reports$0      
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50      
Aluminum roof rails $250$250$250$250$250$250
Console with shifter$150      
Console without shifter $150$150$150$150$150$150
Rear seat pass-through$100  $100 $100$100
Roof rails$250      
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100$100$100$100$100$100
Residual heat $50$50$50$50$50$50
Engine / Motor 
3.6 kW onboard charger    $0  
9 kWh battery pack    $0  
Automatic start / stop $150$150$150$150$150$150
Exterior 
Body kit   $0 $0$0
Deep-tinted rear windows $275$275$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$0
Rear bumper protector $40$40$40$40$40$40
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100      
Aux input$50      
DVD-compatible player $0$0$0$0$0$0
In-vehicle Internet $150$150$150$150$150$150
Media drive $15$15$15$15$15$15
Mirrorlink support$0      
Navigation map updates, three years $0$0$0$0$0$0
Surround sound   $250$250$250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200      
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225$225$225$225$225$225
Wi-Fi hotspot $50$50$50$50$50$50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Adaptive headlights $200$200$200$200$200$200
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75$75$75$75$75$75
Chronometer     $100$100
Fog light, rear $100$100$100$100$100$100
Fog lights$125      
Interior ambient lighting$150$150$150    
Interior ambient lighting, configurable   $150$150$150$150
Large energy flow and fuel economy display    $25  
LED headlights $1000$1000$1000$1000$1000$1000
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25$25$25$25$25$25
Power-folding mirrors $50$50$50$50$50$50
Steering-linked fog lights$50      
Steering-linked headlights$150      
Xenon HID headlights$500      
Seats and Interior Trim 
Carbon fiber engine cover      $0
Cooled or ventilated front seats     $300$300
Door sill trim plates$100$100$100    
Illuminated door sill trim plates   $200$200$200$200
Leather door panel trim     $250$250
Leather seating surfaces   $900$900$900$900
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150$150$150$150$150 
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50      
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50      
Memory system, driver seat $200$200$200$200$200$200
Memory system, passenger seat     $150$150
Metal pedals $75$75  $75$75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat     $150$150
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100$100$100$100
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat $50$50$50$50$50$50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat     $50$50
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100$100$100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100$100$100$100
Synthetic leather seating surfaces$0$0$0    
Synthetic suede headliner      $650
Synthetic suede steering wheel      $150
Upholstered instrument panel   $300$300$300$300
Wood trim $300$300$300$300$300$300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Active stabilizer bars     $500$500
Adaptive dampers - electrical     $500$500
Adaptive dampers - mechanical $100$100$100$100  
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable     $1000$1000
Crosswind stabilization $50$50$50$50$50$50
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200$200$200$200$200
Sport suspension (upgrade)     $0$0
Total Value of Features$4,250$9,920$8,420$11,895$11,620$15,170$15,820
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$5,670$4,170$7,645$7,370$10,920$11,570
Value of Feature Adjustments0-5,279-3,883-7,117-6,831-10,163-10,767

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

Model Year20172016
ModelGolf / GTIGLE
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Wheelbase103.5 in114.8 in
Length179.6 in189.1 in
Width70.8 in75.8 in
Height58.3 in70.7 in
Curb Weight3,064 lb.4,653 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.2 gal.24.6 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.6 in38.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.9 in58.5 in
Row 1 Legroom41.2 in40.3 in
Row 2 Headroom38.6 in38.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.9 in58.4 in
Row 2 Legroom35.6 in38.4 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
30.4 ft338.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
66.5 ft380.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Volkswagen Golf / GTI SEL

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

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz GLE GLE300d

Parktronic Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Parking guidance system - active500Yes
Total Requested900100%
Total Not Requested00%
Interior Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Front sport buckets100Yes
Metal pedals75No
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
Total Requested10057%
Total Not Requested7543%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
LED headlights1000No
Adaptive headlights200No
Total Requested20014%
Total Not Requested120086%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Collision preparation system, rear100No
Pedestrian detection50No
Lane keeping assist system400Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Blind spot intervention150No
Total Requested160084%
Total Not Requested30016%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Satellite radio200Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
AC power outlet100Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Smartphone integration0No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Apple CarPlay support100Yes
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
In-vehicle Internet150No
App support0Yes
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested197590%
Total Not Requested21510%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz GLE GLE350

Parktronic Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Parking guidance system - active500Yes
Total Requested900100%
Total Not Requested00%
Interior Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Front sport buckets100Yes
Metal pedals75No
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
Total Requested10057%
Total Not Requested7543%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
LED headlights1000No
Adaptive headlights200No
Total Requested20014%
Total Not Requested120086%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Collision preparation system, rear100No
Pedestrian detection50No
Lane keeping assist system400Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Blind spot intervention150No
Total Requested160084%
Total Not Requested30016%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Satellite radio200Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
AC power outlet100Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Smartphone integration0No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Apple CarPlay support100Yes
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
In-vehicle Internet150No
App support0Yes
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested197590%
Total Not Requested21510%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz GLE GLE400

Parktronic Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Parking guidance system - active500Yes
Total Requested900100%
Total Not Requested00%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
LED headlights1000No
Adaptive headlights200No
Total Requested20014%
Total Not Requested120086%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Collision preparation system, rear100No
Pedestrian detection50No
Lane keeping assist system400Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Blind spot intervention150No
Total Requested120080%
Total Not Requested30020%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshades, second row125No
Rear seat pass-through100Yes
Total Requested10044%
Total Not Requested12556%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz GLE GLE550e

Parktronic Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Parking guidance system - active500Yes
Total Requested900100%
Total Not Requested00%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
LED headlights1000No
Adaptive headlights200No
Total Requested20014%
Total Not Requested120086%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Collision preparation system, rear100No
Pedestrian detection50No
Lane keeping assist system400Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Blind spot intervention150No
Total Requested120080%
Total Not Requested30020%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz GLE AMG GLE63

Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Collision preparation system, rear100No
Pedestrian detection50No
Lane keeping assist system400Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Blind spot intervention150No
Total Requested120080%
Total Not Requested30020%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshades, second row125No
Rear seat pass-through100Yes
Total Requested10044%
Total Not Requested12556%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz GLE AMG GLE63 S

Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Collision preparation system, rear100No
Pedestrian detection50No
Lane keeping assist system400Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Blind spot intervention150No
Total Requested120080%
Total Not Requested30020%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshades, second row125No
Rear seat pass-through100Yes
Total Requested10044%
Total Not Requested12556%

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