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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: $31,095

Volkswagen Golf / GTI SEL   
Difference: $29,340

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201820182018201820182018
ModelGolf / GTIGLEGLEGLEGLEGLE
TrimSELGLE350AMG GLE43GLE550eAMG GLE63AMG GLE63 S
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $30,245 $52,200 $67,750 $66,700 $102,550 $109,700
Premium 1 Package   3,900        
Leather seating surfaces   1,620 1,620      
Panoramic sunroof   1,000 1,000 1,000 1,000 1,000
Metallic paint (extra cost)   720 720 720    
Upgraded leather upholstery       1,370    
Interior Sport Package       1,000    
Premium 3 Package         2,890 2,890
Premium 1 Package   3,627        
Leather seating surfaces   1,507 1,507      
Panoramic sunroof   930 930 930 930 930
Metallic paint (extra cost)   670 670 670    
Upgraded leather upholstery       1,274    
Interior Sport Package       930    
Premium 3 Package         2,688 2,688
Options (change) 0 7,240 3,340 4,090 3,890 3,890
Options (change) 0 6,734 3,107 3,804 3,618 3,618
Destination 850 995 995 995 995 995
Gas Tax 0 0 0 -4,085 0 0
Total Price $31,095 $60,435 $72,085 $67,700 $107,435 $114,585

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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: $26,370
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $52,659
Model Year201820182018201820182018
ModelGolf / GTIGLEGLEGLEGLEGLE
TrimSELGLE350AMG GLE43GLE550eAMG GLE63AMG GLE63 S
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine170hp I4302hp V6385hp V6329hp V6 PiH550hp V8577hp V8
TransmissionT6T7T9T7T7T7
DrivetrainFWDRWDAWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)400, 9830, 14830, 14830, 14830, 14830, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17255/50-19265/45-20255/50-19265/45-20295/35-21
Total Price$31,095$60,435$72,085$67,700$107,435$114,585
Adjustments for Features0-2,970-6,645-6,470-12,445-13,095
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$31,095$57,465$65,440$61,230$94,990$101,490
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$7,975$3,765$37,525$44,025

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

Model Year201820182018201820182018
ModelGolf / GTIGLEGLEGLEGLEGLE
TrimSELGLE350AMG GLE43GLE550eAMG GLE63AMG GLE63 S
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100     
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 
Adaptive cruise control$600     
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed    $850$850
Cruise control $150$150$150  
Heated / cooled cup holders, front row    $75$75
Power liftgate $350$350$350$350$350
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
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
Blind spot collision prevention    $150$150
Collision preparation system, rear    $100$100
Cross-traffic collision intervention, rear$100     
Cross-traffic detection for collision preparation system    $0$0
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100   $100$100
Driver drowsiness monitor $150$150$150$150$150
Hill descent control $250$250$250$250$250
Lane departure warning $200$200$200$200$200
Lane keeping assist    $400$400
Obstacle detection, front    $150$150
Obstacle detection, rear    $250$250
Pedestrian detection    $50$50
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0$0$0$0$0
Rearview camera$200$200$200$200  
Rollover sensor $50$50$50$50$50
Secondary collision brake assist$25     
Temporary spare tire$150$150$150 $150$150
Tires, run-flat   $150  
Trailer sway control $25$25$25$25$25
Vehicle health reports$0     
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
Rear seat pass-through$100   $100$100
Roof rails$250     
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100$100$100$100$100
Residual heat $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
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 
Aux input$50     
DVD-compatible player $0$0$0$0$0
In-vehicle Internet $150$150$150$150$150
Larger infotainment display$0     
Media drive $15$15$15$15$15
Mirrorlink support$0     
Navigation map updates, three years $0$0$0$0$0
SD Card slot $25$25$25$25$25
Surround sound $250$250$250$250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200     
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225$225$225$225$225
Wi-Fi hotspot $50$50$50$50$50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Adaptive headlights    $200$200
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75$75$75$75$75
Auto-dimming headlights    $200$200
Chronometer    $100$100
Fog light, rear $100$100$100$100$100
Fog lights$125     
Interior ambient lighting$150$150$150$150  
Interior ambient lighting, configurable    $150$150
Large energy flow and fuel economy display   $25  
LED headlights    $1000$1000
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25$25$25$25$25
Power-folding mirrors $50$50$50$50$50
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
Leather door panel trim    $250$250
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150$150$150$150 
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
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat    $150$150
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat $50$50$50$50$50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat    $50$50
Synthetic suede headliner     $650
Synthetic suede steering wheel     $150
Upholstered instrument panel  $300$300$300$300
Wood trim $300$300$300$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
Total Value of Features$3,800$6,770$10,445$10,270$16,245$16,895
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,970$6,645$6,470$12,445$13,095
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,766-6,186-5,996-11,582-12,186

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

Model Year20182018
ModelGolf / GTIGLE
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Wheelbase103.5 in114.8 in
Length179.8 in189.1 in
Width70.8 in75.8 in
Height58.3 in70.7 in
Curb Weight3,054 lb.4,651 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
Mercedes-Benz GLE GLE350

Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Satellite radio200Yes
AC power outlet100Yes
Surround sound250No
Proximity key250Yes
Lane departure warning200No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Smartphone integration0No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Harman/Kardon, 830W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Apple CarPlay support100Yes
Android Auto 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 Requested167562%
Total Not Requested101538%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz GLE GLE550e

Upgraded leather upholstery
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Total Requested900100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz GLE AMG GLE63

Premium 3 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Speed limit information0No
Cross-traffic detection for collision preparation system0No
Cross-traffic warning, rear100Yes
Collision preparation system, rear100No
Pedestrian detection50No
Lane keeping assist400No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Blind spot collision prevention150No
Total Requested1007%
Total Not Requested140093%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz GLE AMG GLE63 S

Premium 3 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Speed limit information0No
Cross-traffic detection for collision preparation system0No
Cross-traffic warning, rear100Yes
Collision preparation system, rear100No
Pedestrian detection50No
Lane keeping assist400No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Blind spot collision prevention150No
Total Requested1007%
Total Not Requested140093%

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