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

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

Lowest Total Price: $31,095

Volkswagen Golf / GTI SEL   
Difference: $28,900

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20182012
ModelGolf / GTIR-Class
TrimSELR350
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Base Price $30,245 $52,690
Metallic paint (extra cost)   720
Blind spot warning system   600
Premium 1 Package   2,360
Telematics service, such as OnStar   660
Panoramic sunroof   1,090
Heated front seats   750
Roof rack   250
Metallic paint (extra cost)   670
Blind spot warning system   558
Premium 1 Package   2,195
Telematics service, such as OnStar   614
Panoramic sunroof   1,014
Heated front seats   698
Roof rack   232
Options (change) 0 6,430
Options (change) 0 5,981
Destination 850 875
Total Price $31,095 $59,995

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Golf / GTI SEL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $26,095
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $52,396
Model Year20182012
ModelGolf / GTIR-Class
TrimSELR350
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Engine170hp I4302hp V6
TransmissionT6T7
DrivetrainFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)400, 980, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17255/50-19
Total Price$31,095$59,995
Adjustments for Features0-2,805
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$31,095$57,190

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

Model Year20182012
ModelGolf / GTIR-Class
TrimSELR350
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1200
FWD$0 
AWD $1700
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control$600 
Cruise control $150
Power liftgate $350
Proximity key$250 
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 
Automatic braking, low-speed$200 
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system $0
Cross-traffic collision intervention, rear$100 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100 
Forward collision warning$200 
Knee airbag, driver$75 
Rear side airbags $300
Rollover sensor $50
Secondary collision brake assist$25 
Side curtain airbags$350 
Side curtain airbags, three rows $500
Vehicle health reports$0 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50 
Console with shifter$150 
Console without shifter $150
Rear seat pass-through$100 
Roof rack $300
Roof rails$250 
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15 
Residual heat $50
Exterior 
Body kit $0
Bodyside moldings $75
Deep-tinted rear windows $275
Rear bumper protector $40
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100 
App support$0 
Apple CarPlay support$100 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
CD changer, in-dash $325
CD player$125 
DVD-compatible player $0
iPod integration $100
Larger infotainment display$0 
Media drive $15
Mirrorlink support$0 
SD Card slot $25
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Traffic + travel information$25 
Traffic information $25
USB port$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock $25
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75
Fog light, rear $100
Fog lights$125 
Interior ambient lighting$150 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25
Power-folding mirrors $50
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates $100
Folding third row seats $600
Leather seating surfaces$900 
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats $75
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Manual recliner, second row seats $75
Manual recliner, third row seats $125
Memory system, driver seat $200
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat $50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat $50
Synthetic leather seating surfaces $0
Wood trim $300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Rear air springs, auto-leveling $350
Total Value of Features$5,490$8,295
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,805
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,612

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

Model Year20182012
ModelGolf / GTIR-Class
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Wheelbase103.5 in126.6 in
Length179.8 in203.1 in
Width70.8 in77.1 in
Height58.3 in65.4 in
Curb Weight3,054 lb.4,961 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.2 gal.21.1 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.6 in39.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.9 in60.3 in
Row 1 Legroom41.2 in39.8 in
Row 2 Headroom38.6 in40.4 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.9 in59.6 in
Row 2 Legroom35.6 in36.2 in
Row 3 Headroom0.0 in37.2 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room0.0 in52.8 in
Row 3 Legroom0.0 in32.4 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
30.4 ft315.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
30.442.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
66.5 ft385.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz R-Class R350

Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat50No
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Memory system, driver seat200No
Rearview camera200Yes
Power liftgate300No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
AC power outlet100Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
iPod integration100Yes
Total Requested55039%
Total Not Requested85061%

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