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

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Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. Mercedes-Benz M-Class Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $25,110

Volkswagen Golf / GTI S   
Difference: $74,215

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20182015
ModelGolf / GTIM-Class
TrimSML63 AMG
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Base Price $21,685 $98,400
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 325  
AWD 2,250  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 270  
AWD 2,159  
Options (change) 2,575 0
Options (change) 2,429 0
Destination 850 925
Total Price $25,110 $99,325

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Golf / GTI S
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $58,680
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $74,700
Model Year20182015
ModelGolf / GTIM-Class
TrimSML63 AMG
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Engine170hp I4518hp V8
TransmissionM6T7
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)22/29 MPG13/17 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 8830, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)195/65-15265/45-20
Total Price$25,110$99,325
Adjustments for Features0-15,535
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$25,110$83,790

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

Model Year20182015
ModelGolf / GTIM-Class
TrimSML63 AMG
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1200
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100
Heated / cooled cup holders, front row $75
Power liftgate $350
Proximity key $250
Remote app $25
Remote window/roof operation $15
Semi-automated parking system $500
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Around view cameras $500
Blind spot warning system $200
Driver drowsiness monitor $150
Forward collision warning $200
Hill descent control $250
Lane departure warning $200
Obstacle detection, front $150
Obstacle detection, rear $250
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0
Rearview camera$200 
Rollover sensor $50
Secondary collision brake assist$25 
Trailer sway control $25
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50 
Aluminum roof rails $250
Cargo area partition net $40
Console with shifter$150 
Console without shifter $150
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
Rear seat pass-through$100 
Roof rails$250 
Storage compartment under front seat(s)$50 
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100
Automatic climate control, front $200
Dual-zone climate control $125
Rear air vents$100 
Rear air vents with automatic controls $250
Residual heat $50
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150
Exterior 
Body kit $0
Deep-tinted rear windows $275
Rear bumper protector $40
Sunroof $900
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100 
Apple CarPlay support$100 
Aux input $50
CD player $125
DVD-compatible player $0
In-vehicle Internet $150
Media drive $15
Mirrorlink support$0 
MP3-compatible player $50
Navigation map updates, three years $0
Navigation system $600
Satellite radio $200
SD Card slot $25
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Surround sound $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225
Traffic + travel information $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
Chronometer $100
Fog light, rear $100
Headlight washers $50
Interior ambient lighting, configurable $150
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25
Power-folding mirrors $50
Steering-linked headlights $150
Xenon HID headlights $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200
Leather door panel trim $250
Leather seating surfaces $900
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$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
Memory system, passenger seat $150
Metal pedals $75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat $50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger 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 suede steering wheel $150
Upholstered instrument panel, leather $1000
Wood trim $300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Active stabilizer bars $500
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable $1000
Electronic systems calibration selector $200
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$3,600$19,135
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$15,535
Value of Feature Adjustments0-14,458

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

Model Year20182015
ModelGolf / GTIM-Class
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Wheelbase103.5 in114.8 in
Length179.8 in189.1 in
Width70.8 in75.2 in
Height58.3 in70.7 in
Curb Weight3,481 lb.5,238 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 ft336.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
66.5 ft371.0 ft3

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