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

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

Lowest Total Price: $36,020

Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI Autobahn   
Difference: $61,845

Lowest Total Invoice: $34,597

Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI Autobahn   
Difference: $56,550

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201820112011201120112011
ModelGolf / GTIS-ClassS-ClassS-ClassS-ClassS-Class
TrimGTI AutobahnS400 HYBRIDS550S63 AMGS600S65 AMG
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.
Base Price $35,070 $91,000 $93,650 $138,000 $158,050 $209,000
Base Invoice $33,667 $84,630 $87,095 $128,340 $146,987 $194,370
Cargo net 100          
Driver Assistance Package   2,950 2,950 2,950    
Illuminated door sill trim plates   950 950 1,350    
Panoramic sunroof   1,090 1,090 1,090    
Cargo net 80          
Driver Assistance Package   2,744 2,744 2,744    
Illuminated door sill trim plates   884 884 1,256    
Panoramic sunroof   1,014 1,014 1,014    
Options (change) 100 4,990 4,990 5,390 0 0
Options (change) 80 4,642 4,642 5,014 0 0
Destination 850 875 875 875 875 875
Gas Tax 0 1,000 1,000 1,000 2,600 2,100
Total Price $36,020 $97,865 $100,515 $145,265 $161,525 $211,975
Total Invoice $34,597 $91,147 $93,612 $135,229 $150,462 $197,345

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI Autobahn
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $56,780
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $51,833
Model Year201820112011201120112011
ModelGolf / GTIS-ClassS-ClassS-ClassS-ClassS-Class
TrimGTI AutobahnS400 HYBRIDS550S63 AMGS600S65 AMG
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.
Engine220hp I4275hp V6 H382hp V8536hp V8510hp V12621hp V12
TransmissionM6T7T7T7T5T5
DrivetrainFWDRWDRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)400, 9600, 14600, 14600, 141200, 151200, 15
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/40-18255/45-18255/45-18255/35-20255/45-19255/35-20
Total Price$36,020$97,865$100,515$145,265$161,525$211,975
Adjustments for Features0-5,065-5,165-11,015-15,490-15,490
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$36,020$92,800$95,350$134,250$146,035$196,485
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,550$41,450$53,235$103,685
Total Invoice$34,597$91,147$93,612$135,229$150,462$197,345
Adjustments for Features0-4,717-4,810-10,254-14,429-14,421
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$34,597$86,430$88,802$124,975$136,033$182,924
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,372$38,545$49,603$96,494

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

Model Year201820112011201120112011
ModelGolf / GTIS-ClassS-ClassS-ClassS-ClassS-Class
TrimGTI AutobahnS400 HYBRIDS550S63 AMGS600S65 AMG
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150     
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1200$1200$1200  
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic    $1000$1000
FWD$0     
RWD $0$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100$100$100$100$100
Adaptive cruise control$600     
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed $850$850$850$850$850
Heated steering wheel    $100 
Parking guidance system - passive   $250$250$250
Power door closers $300$300$300$300$300
Power trunk closer $350$350$350$350$350
Proximity key$250  $250$250$250
Remote app$25     
Remote window/roof operation $15$15$15$15$15
Sunshade, rear, power $225$225$225$225$225
Sunshades, second row, power   $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     
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200$200$200$200$200
Automatic braking, low-speed$200     
Blind spot collision prevention $150$150$150$150$150
Cross-traffic collision intervention, rear$100     
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100     
Driver drowsiness monitor $150$150$150$150$150
Knee airbag, driver$75     
Lane departure prevention $150$150$150$150$150
Lane departure warning $200$200$200$200$200
Night vision    $1750$1750
Obstacle detection, front   $150$150$150
Obstacle detection, rear   $250$250$250
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     
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100 $100$100$100$100
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
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
Wiper de-icer $25$25$25$25$25
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip front differential$500     
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop   $150  
Exterior 
Body kit$0  $0 $0
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25  $25 $25
Laminated front side windows $200$200$200$200$200
Painted brake calipers (optional)$0     
Panoramic sunroof $1200$1200$1200$1200$1200
Rear spoiler$200     
Sunroof, large$1100     
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100     
App support$0     
Apple CarPlay support$100     
Aux input$50     
Bluetooth audio streaming$25     
CD changer, in-dash $325$325$325$325$325
CD player$125     
DVD-Audio-compatible player $0$0$0$0$0
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens    $1200$1200
iPod integration $100$100$100$100$100
Larger infotainment display$0     
Mirrorlink support$0     
SD Card slot $25$25$25$25$25
SMS text-to-speech reader$25     
Surround sound $250$250$250$250$250
Traffic + travel information$25     
Traffic information $25$25$25$25$25
USB port$25     
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
Digital instruments $0$0$0$0$0
Fog light, rear $100$100$100$100$100
Headlight washers $50$50$50$50$50
Illuminated vanity mirrors, rear seat $100$100$100$100$100
LED headlights$1000     
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25$25$25$25$25
Power-folding mirrors $50$50$50$50$50
Xenon HID headlights $500$500$500$500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Automatic seat bolsters, driver   $300$300$300
Automatic seat bolsters, front passenger   $300$300$300
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300$300$300$300$300
Cooled or ventilated second row seats    $200$200
Folding second row seats$300     
Heated second row seats    $200$200
Leather door panel trim $250$250$250$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
Massage, passenger seat   $100$100$100
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  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150  $150$150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat   $150$150$150
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100$100$100
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 lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100$100   
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $100$100   
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 tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100$100$100
Power tilt adjuster, second row seats    $150$150
Power-folding headrests, second row seats $50$50$50$50$50
Synthetic suede headliner   $650$650$650
Upholstered instrument cluster hood, leather $200$200$200  
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 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500$500$500   
Adaptive hydraulic struts, auto-leveling and ht. adjustable   $4000$4000$4000
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable $1000$1000   
Crosswind stabilization   $50$50$50
Electronic systems calibration selector$200     
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0  $0 $0
Transmission 
Launch control   $100  
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100$100$100$100
Total Value of Features$7,375$12,440$12,540$18,390$22,865$22,865
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$5,065$5,165$11,015$15,490$15,490
Value of Feature Adjustments0-4,717-4,810-10,254-14,429-14,421

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

Model Year20182011
ModelGolf / GTIS-Class
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan, ext.
Wheelbase103.8 in124.6 in
Length167.6 in206.5 in
Width70.8 in73.7 in
Height58.2 in58.0 in
Curb Weight2,946 lb.4,456 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.2 gal.23.8 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.4 in37.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.9 in59.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in59.9 in
Row 1 Legroom41.2 in41.9 in
Row 2 Headroom38.1 in38.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.9 in58.7 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in59.4 in
Row 2 Legroom35.6 in42.3 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
17.4 ft316.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
53.7 ft316.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz S-Class S400 HYBRID

Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Lane departure warning system200No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Lane departure prevention system150No
Automatic braking, high-speed200No
Forward collision alert200Yes
Blind spot intervention150No
Total Requested40022%
Total Not Requested140078%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz S-Class S550

Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Lane departure warning system200No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Lane departure prevention system150No
Automatic braking, high-speed200No
Forward collision alert200Yes
Blind spot intervention150No
Total Requested40022%
Total Not Requested140078%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz S-Class S63 AMG

Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Lane departure warning system200No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Lane departure prevention system150No
Automatic braking, high-speed200No
Forward collision alert200Yes
Blind spot intervention150No
Total Requested40022%
Total Not Requested140078%

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