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Volkswagen Golf / Rabbit / GTI vs. Mercedes-Benz S-Class Price Comparison (MSRP)The sticker prices, before adjusting for remaining feature differences. Usually these are the numbers you will see on the window stickers.
Models in short supply often sell at or even above these prices.
Models in short supply often sell at or even above these prices.
Volkswagen Golf / Rabbit / GTI vs. Mercedes-Benz S-Class Invoice Comparison
Lowest Total Price: $36,020 Volkswagen Golf / Rabbit / GTI GTI Autobahn | ||||||
| Difference: $64,712 | ||||||
Lowest Total Invoice: $34,597 Volkswagen Golf / Rabbit / GTI GTI Autobahn | ||||||
| Difference: $58,866 | ||||||
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| Model Year | 2018 | 2017 | 2017 | 2017 | 2017 | 2017 |
| Model | Golf / Rabbit / GTI | S-Class | S-Class | S-Class | S-Class | S-Class |
| Trim | GTI Autobahn | S550 | S550e | AMG S63 | S600 | AMG S65 |
| Body | 4dr Hatch | 4dr Sedan, ext. | 4dr Sedan, ext. | 4dr Sedan, ext. | 4dr Sedan, ext. | 4dr Sedan, ext. |
| Base Price | $35,070 | $96,600 | $96,600 | $144,700 | $170,750 | $226,900 |
| Base Invoice | $33,667 | $89,838 | $89,838 | $134,571 | $158,798 | $211,017 |
| Cargo net | 100 | |||||
| Driver Assistance Package | 2,250 | 2,250 | 2,250 | |||
| Premium Package | 4,500 | 4,500 | ||||
| Rear spoiler | 500 | 500 | 500 | |||
| Painted brake calipers (optional) | 700 | |||||
| Cargo net | 80 | |||||
| Driver Assistance Package | 2,093 | 2,093 | 2,093 | |||
| Premium Package | 4,185 | 4,185 | ||||
| Rear spoiler | 465 | 465 | 465 | |||
| Painted brake calipers (optional) | 651 | |||||
| Options (change) | 100 | 7,250 | 7,250 | 2,950 | 500 | 0 |
| Options (change) | 80 | 6,743 | 6,743 | 2,744 | 465 | 0 |
| Destination | 850 | 925 | 925 | 925 | 925 | 925 |
| Gas Tax | 0 | 0 | -4,043 | 0 | 1,700 | 2,100 |
| Total Price | $36,020 | $104,775 | $100,732 | $148,575 | $173,875 | $229,925 |
| Total Invoice | $34,597 | $97,506 | $93,463 | $138,240 | $161,888 | $214,042 |
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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen Golf / Rabbit / GTI vs. Mercedes-Benz S-Class
| Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Golf / Rabbit / GTI GTI Autobahn | ||||||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $54,022 | ||||||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $48,947 | ||||||
| Model Year | 2018 | 2017 | 2017 | 2017 | 2017 | 2017 |
| Model | Golf / Rabbit / GTI | S-Class | S-Class | S-Class | S-Class | S-Class |
| Trim | GTI Autobahn | S550 | S550e | AMG S63 | S600 | AMG S65 |
| Body | 4dr Hatch | 4dr Sedan, ext. | 4dr Sedan, ext. | 4dr Sedan, ext. | 4dr Sedan, ext. | 4dr Sedan, ext. |
| Engine | 220hp I4 | 449hp V8 | 329hp V6 PiH | 577hp V8 | 523hp V12 | 621hp V12 |
| Transmission | M6 | T9 | T7 | T7 | T7 | T7 |
| Drivetrain | FWD | RWD | RWD | AWD | RWD | RWD |
| EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway) | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG |
| Audio (watts, speakers) | 400, 9 | 590, 13 | 590, 13 | 590, 13 | 1940, 24 | 1940, 24 |
| Tire (rear if not all the same) | 225/40-18 | 255/45-18 | 245/45-19 | 255/40-20 | 245/45-19 | 255/40-20 |
| Total Price | $36,020 | $104,775 | $100,732 | $148,575 | $173,875 | $229,925 |
| Adjustments for Features | 0 | -10,565 | -10,690 | -13,065 | -23,715 | -23,965 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Price | $36,020 | $94,210 | $90,042 | $135,510 | $150,160 | $205,960 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $4,168 | $0 | $45,468 | $60,118 | $115,918 |
| Total Invoice | $34,597 | $97,506 | $93,463 | $138,240 | $161,888 | $214,042 |
| Adjustments for Features | 0 | -9,832 | -9,919 | -12,156 | -22,080 | -22,310 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice | $34,597 | $87,674 | $83,544 | $126,084 | $139,808 | $191,732 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $4,130 | $0 | $42,540 | $56,264 | $108,188 |
Features Comparison: Volkswagen Golf / Rabbit / GTI vs. Mercedes-Benz S-Class
| Model Year | 2018 | 2017 | 2017 | 2017 | 2017 | 2017 |
| Model | Golf / Rabbit / GTI | S-Class | S-Class | S-Class | S-Class | S-Class |
| Trim | GTI Autobahn | S550 | S550e | AMG S63 | S600 | AMG S65 |
| Body | 4dr Hatch | 4dr Sedan, ext. | 4dr Sedan, ext. | 4dr Sedan, ext. | 4dr Sedan, ext. | 4dr Sedan, ext. |
| Transmission and Drivetrain | ||||||
| 6-speed manual | $150 | |||||
| 9-speed manually-shiftable automatic | $1400 | |||||
| 7-speed manually-shiftable automatic | $1200 | $1200 | $1200 | $1200 | ||
| FWD | $0 | |||||
| RWD | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | ||
| AWD | $1700 | |||||
| Accessories | ||||||
| AC power outlet | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Adaptive cruise control | $600 | |||||
| Adaptive cruise control, all-speed | $850 | $850 | $850 | $850 | $850 | |
| Eco accelerator | $100 | |||||
| Hands-free trunk or liftgate | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Heated steering wheel | $100 | $100 | ||||
| Power door closers | $300 | $300 | $300 | $300 | $300 | |
| Power trunk closer | $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 | $500 | $500 | $500 | |
| Sunshade, rear, power | $225 | $225 | $225 | $225 | $225 | |
| Sunshades, second row, power | $225 | $225 | $225 | $225 | $225 | |
| 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 | ||||||
| Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats | $0 | |||||
| Animal detection, night | $50 | $50 | ||||
| Around view cameras | $500 | $500 | ||||
| Automatic braking, high-speed or partial | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | |
| Automatic seat belt presenters, second row | $50 | $50 | ||||
| Blind spot collision prevention | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | |
| Collision preparation system, rear | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Cross-traffic collision intervention, rear | $100 | |||||
| Cross-traffic detection for collision preparation system | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | |
| Driver drowsiness monitor | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | |
| Inflatable rear seat belts | $200 | $200 | ||||
| Lane departure warning | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | |
| Lane keeping assist | $400 | $400 | $400 | $400 | $400 | |
| Night vision | $1750 | $1750 | ||||
| Obstacle detection, front | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | |
| Obstacle detection, rear | $250 | $250 | $250 | $250 | $250 | |
| Pedestrian detection | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| Pedestrian detection, night | $50 | $50 | ||||
| Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | |
| Rear side airbags | $300 | $300 | $300 | $300 | $300 | |
| Rearview camera | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | ||
| Rollover sensor | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| Secondary collision brake assist | $25 | |||||
| Temporary spare tire | $150 | |||||
| Tires, run-flat | $150 | $150 | $150 | |||
| Vehicle health reports | $0 | |||||
| Cargo Management | ||||||
| Cargo cover | $75 | |||||
| Console with shifter | $150 | |||||
| Console without shifter | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | |
| Rear seat pass-through | $100 | |||||
| Storage compartment under front seat(s) | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| Climate Control | ||||||
| Automatic air recirculation | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Fragrance atomizer | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | |
| Heated washer fluid system | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| Heated windshield washer nozzles | $15 | |||||
| Ionizing air filtration | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| Rear air vents | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| Rear air vents with automatic controls | $250 | $250 | ||||
| Rear dual-zone climate control | $125 | $125 | ||||
| Rear wiper | $175 | |||||
| Residual heat | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| Washer fluid outlets in wiper blade | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Wiper de-icer | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | |
| Drivetrain | ||||||
| Limited-slip front differential | $500 | |||||
| Engine / Motor | ||||||
| 9 kWh battery pack | $0 | |||||
| Automatic start / stop | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | |
| Dual-mode exhaust | $250 | $250 | ||||
| Radar-based brake regeneration | $200 | |||||
| Exterior | ||||||
| Body kit | $0 | $0 | $0 | |||
| Carbon fiber engine cover | $0 | |||||
| Front splitter spoiler | $200 | $200 | ||||
| Laminated front side windows | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | |
| Laminated rear side windows | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Painted brake calipers (optional) | $0 | $0 | $0 | |||
| Panoramic sunroof | $1200 | $1200 | $1200 | $1200 | $1200 | |
| Rear spoiler | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | ||
| Sunroof, large | $1100 | |||||
| Infotainment | ||||||
| Android Auto support | $100 | |||||
| Apple CarPlay support | $100 | |||||
| Aux input | $50 | |||||
| CD changer, in-dash | $325 | $325 | $325 | $325 | $325 | |
| CD player | $125 | |||||
| DVD-compatible player | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | |
| Entertainment system with dual headrest screens | $1200 | $1200 | ||||
| Handwriting recognition | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | |
| 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 | |
| Near-field communications (NFC) | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | |
| 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 | ||||||
| Analog clock | $25 | $25 | $25 | |||
| Auto-dimming driver-side mirror | $75 | $75 | $75 | $75 | $75 | |
| Auto-dimming headlights | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | |
| Chronometer | $100 | $100 | ||||
| Fog light, rear | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Fog lights | $125 | |||||
| Head-up display (HUD) | $350 | $350 | ||||
| Illuminated vanity mirrors, rear seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Interior ambient lighting | $150 | |||||
| Interior ambient lighting, configurable | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | |
| Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display | $250 | $250 | $250 | $250 | $250 | |
| Large energy flow and fuel economy display | $25 | |||||
| Mirror tilt-down in reverse | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | |
| Power-folding mirrors | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| Seats and Interior Trim | ||||||
| Automatic seat bolsters, driver | $300 | $300 | $300 | $300 | $300 | |
| Automatic seat bolsters, front passenger | $300 | $300 | $300 | $300 | $300 | |
| Automatic seat bolsters, second row | $450 | $450 | ||||
| Cooled or ventilated front seats | $300 | $300 | $300 | $300 | $300 | |
| Cooled or ventilated second row seats | $200 | $200 | ||||
| Folding second row seats | $300 | |||||
| Heated front row armrests | $100 | $100 | ||||
| Heated second row armrests | $100 | $100 | ||||
| Heated second row seats | $200 | $200 | ||||
| Leather door panel trim | $250 | $250 | ||||
| Leather-wrapped steering wheel | $150 | $150 | $150 | |||
| Manual height adjuster, passenger seat | $50 | |||||
| Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | $50 | |||||
| Massage, driver seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Massage, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Massage, second row seats | $150 | $150 | ||||
| Memory system, driver seat | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | |
| Memory system, passenger seat | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | |
| Memory system, second row seats | $150 | $150 | ||||
| Metal pedals | $75 | $75 | ||||
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, second row seats | $225 | $225 | ||||
| Power footrest, right rear seat | $250 | $250 | ||||
| Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Power headrest fore-aft adjuster, second row seats | $75 | $75 | ||||
| Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| Power headrest height adjuster, second row seats | $75 | $75 | ||||
| Power height adjuster, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Power legrest, right second row seat | $500 | $500 | ||||
| Power recliner, second row seats | $150 | $150 | ||||
| Power seat belt height adjusters, front row | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | |
| Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Power thigh support length adjuster, second row seats | $150 | $150 | ||||
| Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Power upper seatback recliner, second row seats | $150 | $150 | ||||
| Rapid-heating front seats | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | |
| Synthetic suede headliner | $650 | $650 | $650 | |||
| Upholstered instrument panel | $300 | $300 | $300 | |||
| Upholstered instrument panel, leather | $1000 | $1000 | ||||
| Wood trim | $300 | $300 | $300 | $300 | $300 | |
| Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel | $150 | $150 | $150 | |||
| Suspension, Wheels, and Tires | ||||||
| Active hydraulic struts, auto-leveling and ht. adjustable | $5500 | $5500 | ||||
| Adaptive dampers - electrical | $500 | $500 | $500 | $500 | ||
| Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable | $1000 | $1000 | $1000 | |||
| Alloy wheels | $350 | $350 | $350 | $350 | $350 | |
| Camera-linked adaptive suspension | $500 | $500 | ||||
| Crosswind stabilization | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| Electronic systems calibration selector | $200 | |||||
| Polished alloy wheels | $350 | |||||
| Sport suspension (upgrade) | $0 | $0 | $0 | |||
| Transmission | ||||||
| Launch control | $100 | |||||
| Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Total Value of Features | $6,340 | $16,905 | $17,030 | $19,405 | $30,055 | $30,305 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | $0 | $10,565 | $10,690 | $13,065 | $23,715 | $23,965 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | 0 | -9,832 | -9,919 | -12,156 | -22,080 | -22,310 |
Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Golf / Rabbit / GTI vs. Mercedes-Benz S-Class
| Model Year | 2018 | 2017 |
| Model | Golf / Rabbit / GTI | S-Class |
| Body | 4dr Hatch | 4dr Sedan, ext. |
| Wheelbase | 103.8 in | 124.6 in |
| Length | 167.6 in | 206.5 in |
| Width | 70.8 in | 74.8 in |
| Height | 58.2 in | 58.7 in |
| Curb Weight | 2,946 lb. | 4,664 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 13.2 gal. | 21.1 gal. |
| Row 1 Headroom | 38.4 in | 39.7 in |
| Row 1 Shoulder Room | 55.9 in | 59.7 in |
| Row 1 Legroom | 41.2 in | 41.4 in |
| Row 2 Headroom | 38.1 in | 37.4 in |
| Row 2 Shoulder Room | 53.9 in | 59.1 in |
| Row 2 Legroom | 35.6 in | 43.1 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 17.4 ft3 | 16.3 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 53.7 ft3 | 16.3 ft3 |
Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz S-Class S550
| Driver Assistance Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Speed limit information | 0 | No |
| Cross-traffic detection for collision preparation system | 0 | No |
| Pedestrian detection | 50 | No |
| Lane keeping assist system | 400 | No |
| Rear cross-traffic detection | 100 | Yes |
| Collision preparation system, rear | 100 | No |
| Blind spot warning system | 200 | Yes |
| Blind spot intervention | 150 | No |
| Lane departure warning system | 200 | No |
| Adaptive cruise control, all-speed | 700 | No |
| Total Requested | 300 | 16% |
| Total Not Requested | 1600 | 84% |
| Premium Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Sunshades, second row, power | 225 | No |
| Massage, passenger seat | 100 | No |
| Rapid-heating front seats | 0 | No |
| Automatic seat bolsters, driver | 300 | No |
| Automatic seat bolsters, front passenger | 300 | No |
| Massage, driver seat | 100 | No |
| Front sport buckets | 100 | Yes |
| Proximity key | 250 | Yes |
| Semi-automated parking system | 500 | No |
| Hands-free trunk or liftgate | 100 | No |
| Cooled or ventilated front seats | 300 | No |
| Obstacle detection, front | 150 | No |
| Obstacle detection, rear | 250 | No |
| Total Requested | 350 | 13% |
| Total Not Requested | 2325 | 87% |
Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz S-Class S550e
| Driver Assistance Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Speed limit information | 0 | No |
| Cross-traffic detection for collision preparation system | 0 | No |
| Pedestrian detection | 50 | No |
| Lane keeping assist system | 400 | No |
| Rear cross-traffic detection | 100 | Yes |
| Collision preparation system, rear | 100 | No |
| Blind spot warning system | 200 | Yes |
| Blind spot intervention | 150 | No |
| Lane departure warning system | 200 | No |
| Adaptive cruise control, all-speed | 700 | No |
| Total Requested | 300 | 16% |
| Total Not Requested | 1600 | 84% |
| Premium Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Sunshades, second row, power | 225 | No |
| Massage, passenger seat | 100 | No |
| Rapid-heating front seats | 0 | No |
| Automatic seat bolsters, driver | 300 | No |
| Automatic seat bolsters, front passenger | 300 | No |
| Massage, driver seat | 100 | No |
| Front sport buckets | 100 | Yes |
| Proximity key | 250 | Yes |
| Semi-automated parking system | 500 | No |
| Hands-free trunk or liftgate | 100 | No |
| Cooled or ventilated front seats | 300 | No |
| Obstacle detection, front | 150 | No |
| Obstacle detection, rear | 250 | No |
| Total Requested | 350 | 13% |
| Total Not Requested | 2325 | 87% |
Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz S-Class AMG S63
| Driver Assistance Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Speed limit information | 0 | No |
| Cross-traffic detection for collision preparation system | 0 | No |
| Pedestrian detection | 50 | No |
| Lane keeping assist system | 400 | No |
| Rear cross-traffic detection | 100 | Yes |
| Collision preparation system, rear | 100 | No |
| Blind spot warning system | 200 | Yes |
| Blind spot intervention | 150 | No |
| Lane departure warning system | 200 | No |
| Adaptive cruise control, all-speed | 700 | No |
| Total Requested | 300 | 16% |
| Total Not Requested | 1600 | 84% |
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