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

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

Lowest Total Price: $30,210

Volkswagen Golf / GTI TDI   
Difference: $19,345

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,031

Volkswagen Golf / GTI TDI   
Difference: $17,122

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122014
ModelGolf / GTIGLK
TrimTDIGLK250
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Base Price $24,935 $38,980
Base Invoice $23,937 $36,251
Tech Package 3,405  
6-speed automated manual 1,100  
Multimedia Package   2,790
Premium 1 Package   3,450
Lighting Package   1,290
Metallic paint (extra cost)   720
Proximity key   650
Heated front seats   750
Tech Package 3,268  
6-speed automated manual 1,056  
Multimedia Package   2,595
Premium 1 Package   3,209
Lighting Package   1,200
Metallic paint (extra cost)   670
Proximity key   605
Heated front seats   698
Options (change) 4,505 9,650
Options (change) 4,324 8,977
Destination 770 925
Total Price $30,210 $49,555
Total Invoice $29,031 $46,153

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Golf / GTI TDI
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $12,075
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $10,351
Model Year20122014
ModelGolf / GTIGLK
TrimTDIGLK250
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Engine140hp I4 D200hp I4 D
TransmissionS6T7
DrivetrainFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)30/42 MPG24/33 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)300, 8?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17235/50-19
Total Price$30,210$49,555
Adjustments for Features0-7,270
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$30,210$42,285
Total Invoice$29,031$46,153
Adjustments for Features0-6,771
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$29,031$39,382

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

Model Year20122014
ModelGolf / GTIGLK
TrimTDIGLK250
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automated manual$1100 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1200
FWD$0 
AWD $1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100
Power liftgate $350
Remote app $25
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 
Driver drowsiness monitor $150
Knee airbag, driver $75
Rearview camera $200
Rollover sensor $50
Trailer sway control $25
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50 
Rear seat pass-through$100 
Roof rails $250
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100
Automatic climate control, front $200
Dual-zone climate control $125
Rain-sensing wipers $175
Residual heat $50
Variable intermittent wipers$75 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings $75
Deep-tinted rear windows $275
Panoramic sunroof $1200
Rear bumper protector $40
Sunroof$900 
Infotainment 
App support $0
CD changer, in-dash $325
CD player$125 
DVD-compatible player $0
HD radio $50
In-vehicle Internet $150
iPod integration$100 
Media drive $15
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225
Traffic + travel information $25
USB port $25
Voice control for external devices $0
Voice control for nav and audio $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75
Auto-dimming headlights $200
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150
Automatic headlights $125
Fog light, rear $100
Fog lights$125 
Headlight washers $50
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates $100
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50 
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50 
Memory system, driver seat $200
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat $50
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100
Synthetic leather seating surfaces $0
Wood trim $300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - mechanical $100
Touring suspension (upgrade)$0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$2,975$10,245
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$7,270
Value of Feature Adjustments0-6,771

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

Model Year20122014
ModelGolf / GTIGLK
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Wheelbase101.5 in108.5 in
Length165.4 in178.3 in
Width70.3 in74.3 in
Height58.3 in66.9 in
Curb Weight3,025 lb.4,246 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.5 gal.17.4 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.3 in39.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.7 in55.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in53.2 in
Row 1 Legroom41.2 in41.4 in
Row 2 Headroom38.5 in39.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room52.8 in55.4 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in52.5 in
Row 2 Legroom35.5 in35.1 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
15.0 ft323.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
46.0 ft354.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Volkswagen Golf / GTI TDI

Tech Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Dynaudio, 300W, 8 speakers350No
Navigation system600Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Total Requested240087%
Total Not Requested35013%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz GLK GLK250

Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200No
Voice control for external devices0No
CD changer, in-dash200No
DVD-compatible player0No
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25No
SD Card slot25Yes
In-vehicle Internet150No
App support0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Total Requested62548%
Total Not Requested69052%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150No
Rain-sensing wipers175No
Satellite radio200Yes
Power liftgate350No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Compass0Yes
AC power outlet100No
Panoramic sunroof1200No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
iPod integration100Yes
Total Requested30012%
Total Not Requested217588%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Total Requested65072%
Total Not Requested25028%

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