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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: $32,935

Volkswagen Golf / GTI 1.8T SEL   
Difference: $22,360

Lowest Total Invoice: $31,372

Volkswagen Golf / GTI 1.8T SEL   
Difference: $20,119

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20162015
ModelGolf / GTIGLK
Trim1.8T SELGLK350
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Base Price $29,385 $37,900
Base Invoice $28,210 $35,247
Driver Assistance Package 1,495 2,950
Lighting Package 995 1,290
Door sill trim plates 240  
Multimedia Package   2,970
Premium 1 Package   3,450
Obstacle detection, rear   970
Metallic paint (extra cost)   720
Interior ambient lighting   310
Rear spoiler   410
Proximity key   650
Heated front seats   750
AWD   2,000
Driver Assistance Package 1,286 2,744
Lighting Package 856 1,200
Door sill trim plates 200  
Multimedia Package   2,762
Premium 1 Package   3,209
Obstacle detection, rear   902
Metallic paint (extra cost)   670
Interior ambient lighting   288
Rear spoiler   381
Proximity key   605
Heated front seats   698
AWD   1,860
Options (change) 2,730 16,470
Options (change) 2,342 15,319
Destination 820 925
Total Price $32,935 $55,295
Total Invoice $31,372 $51,491

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Golf / GTI 1.8T SEL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $17,990
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $16,050
Model Year20162015
ModelGolf / GTIGLK
Trim1.8T SELGLK350
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Engine170hp I4302hp V6
TransmissionT6T7
DrivetrainFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)23/30 MPG19/24 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)400, 9?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/40-18235/50-19
Total Price$32,935$55,295
Adjustments for Features0-4,370
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$32,935$50,925
Total Invoice$31,372$51,491
Adjustments for Features0-4,069
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$31,372$47,422

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

Model Year20162015
ModelGolf / GTIGLK
Trim1.8T SELGLK350
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1200
FWD$0 
AWD $1700
Accessories 
Power liftgate $350
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 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200
Blind spot collision prevention $150
Cross-traffic collision intervention, rear$100 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100 
Driver drowsiness monitor $150
Lane departure prevention $150
Lane departure prevention, steering-based$200 
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0
Rollover sensor $50
Secondary collision brake assist$25 
Trailer sway control $25
Vehicle health reports$0 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50 
Rear seat pass-through$100 
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100
Residual heat $50
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings $75
Deep-tinted rear windows $275
Rear bumper protector $40
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100 
Apple CarPlay support$100 
DVD-compatible player $0
In-vehicle Internet $150
Media drive $15
Mirrorlink support$0 
Navigation map updates, three years $0
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225
Voice control for external devices $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75
Auto-dimming headlights $200
Fog light, rear $100
Fog lights$125 
Headlight washers $50
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25
Steering-linked fog lights$50 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Memory system, driver seat $200
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat $50
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100
Wood trim $300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - mechanical $100
Total Value of Features$2,550$6,920
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$4,370
Value of Feature Adjustments0-4,069

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

Model Year20162015
ModelGolf / GTIGLK
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Wheelbase103.5 in108.5 in
Length179.6 in178.3 in
Width70.8 in74.3 in
Height58.3 in66.9 in
Curb Weight3,440 lb.4,079 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.2 gal.17.4 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.6 in39.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.9 in55.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in53.2 in
Row 1 Legroom41.2 in41.4 in
Row 2 Headroom38.6 in39.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.9 in55.4 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in52.5 in
Row 2 Legroom35.6 in35.1 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
30.4 ft323.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
66.5 ft354.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Volkswagen Golf / GTI 1.8T SEL

Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Parking guidance system - active500Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane departure prevention system, steering-based200No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Rear cross-traffic collision intervention100No
Total Requested255086%
Total Not Requested40014%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Total Requested650100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz GLK GLK350

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Parking guidance system - active500Yes
Total Requested900100%
Total Not Requested00%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for external devices0No
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
SD Card slot25Yes
In-vehicle Internet150No
App support0Yes
Navigation map updates, three years0No
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Total Requested95085%
Total Not Requested16515%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Power liftgate350No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Compass0Yes
AC power outlet100Yes
Panoramic sunroof1200Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
iPod integration100Yes
Total Requested185077%
Total Not Requested55023%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Total Requested65072%
Total Not Requested25028%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Lane departure prevention system150Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed200No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Blind spot intervention150No
Total Requested165083%
Total Not Requested35017%

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