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Volkswagen Golf / 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 / GTI vs. Mercedes-Benz S-Class Invoice Comparison
Lowest Total Price: $36,020 Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI Autobahn | |||||||
| Difference: $62,645 | |||||||
Lowest Total Invoice: $34,597 Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI Autobahn | |||||||
| Difference: $57,294 | |||||||
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| Model Year | 2018 | 2012 | 2012 | 2012 | 2012 | 2012 | 2012 |
| Model | Golf / GTI | S-Class | S-Class | S-Class | S-Class | S-Class | S-Class |
| Trim | GTI Autobahn | S400 Hybrid | S350 BlueTEC | S550 | S63 AMG | S600 | S65 AMG |
| Body | 4dr Hatch | 4dr Sedan, ext. | 4dr Sedan, ext. | 4dr Sedan, ext. | 4dr Sedan, ext. | 4dr Sedan, ext. | 4dr Sedan, ext. |
| Base Price | $35,070 | $91,850 | $92,550 | $94,500 | $139,300 | $159,500 | $210,900 |
| Base Invoice | $33,667 | $85,421 | $86,072 | $87,885 | $129,549 | $148,335 | $196,137 |
| Cargo net | 100 | ||||||
| Driver Assistance Package | 2,900 | 2,950 | 2,950 | 2,950 | |||
| Illuminated door sill trim plates | 950 | 950 | 950 | 1,350 | |||
| Panoramic sunroof | 1,090 | 1,090 | 1,090 | 1,090 | |||
| Cargo net | 80 | ||||||
| Driver Assistance Package | 2,697 | 2,744 | 2,744 | 2,744 | |||
| Illuminated door sill trim plates | 884 | 884 | 884 | 1,256 | |||
| Panoramic sunroof | 1,014 | 1,014 | 1,014 | 1,014 | |||
| Options (change) | 100 | 4,940 | 4,990 | 4,990 | 5,390 | 0 | 0 |
| Options (change) | 80 | 4,595 | 4,642 | 4,642 | 5,014 | 0 | 0 |
| Destination | 850 | 875 | 875 | 875 | 875 | 875 | 875 |
| Gas Tax | 0 | 1,000 | 1,000 | 1,000 | 1,000 | 2,600 | 2,100 |
| Total Price | $36,020 | $98,665 | $99,415 | $101,365 | $146,565 | $162,975 | $213,875 |
| Total Invoice | $34,597 | $91,891 | $92,589 | $94,402 | $136,438 | $151,810 | $199,112 |
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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: $56,480 | |||||||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $51,552 | |||||||
| Model Year | 2018 | 2012 | 2012 | 2012 | 2012 | 2012 | 2012 |
| Model | Golf / GTI | S-Class | S-Class | S-Class | S-Class | S-Class | S-Class |
| Trim | GTI Autobahn | S400 Hybrid | S350 BlueTEC | S550 | S63 AMG | S600 | S65 AMG |
| Body | 4dr Hatch | 4dr Sedan, ext. | 4dr Sedan, ext. | 4dr Sedan, ext. | 4dr Sedan, ext. | 4dr Sedan, ext. | 4dr Sedan, ext. |
| Engine | 220hp I4 | 275hp V6 H | 240hp V6 D | 429hp V8 | 536hp V8 | 510hp V12 | 621hp V12 |
| Transmission | M6 | T7 | T7 | T7 | T7 | T5 | T5 |
| Drivetrain | FWD | RWD | AWD | RWD | RWD | RWD | RWD |
| EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway) | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG |
| Audio (watts, speakers) | 400, 9 | 600, 14 | 600, 14 | 600, 14 | 600, 14 | 1200, 15 | 1200, 15 |
| Tire (rear if not all the same) | 225/40-18 | 255/45-18 | 255/45-18 | 255/45-18 | 255/35-20 | 255/45-19 | 255/35-20 |
| Total Price | $36,020 | $98,665 | $99,415 | $101,365 | $146,565 | $162,975 | $213,875 |
| Adjustments for Features | 0 | -5,215 | -6,915 | -5,165 | -11,015 | -16,165 | -16,165 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Price | $36,020 | $93,450 | $92,500 | $96,200 | $135,550 | $146,810 | $197,710 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $950 | $0 | $3,700 | $43,050 | $54,310 | $105,210 |
| Total Invoice | $34,597 | $91,891 | $92,589 | $94,402 | $136,438 | $151,810 | $199,112 |
| Adjustments for Features | 0 | -4,857 | -6,440 | -4,810 | -10,254 | -15,058 | -15,049 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice | $34,597 | $87,034 | $86,149 | $89,592 | $126,184 | $136,752 | $184,063 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $885 | $0 | $3,443 | $40,035 | $50,603 | $97,914 |
Features Comparison: Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. Mercedes-Benz S-Class
| Model Year | 2018 | 2012 | 2012 | 2012 | 2012 | 2012 | 2012 |
| Model | Golf / GTI | S-Class | S-Class | S-Class | S-Class | S-Class | S-Class |
| Trim | GTI Autobahn | S400 Hybrid | S350 BlueTEC | S550 | S63 AMG | S600 | S65 AMG |
| Body | 4dr Hatch | 4dr Sedan, ext. | 4dr 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 | $1200 | |||
| 5-speed manually-shiftable automatic | $1000 | $1000 | |||||
| FWD | $0 | ||||||
| RWD | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | ||
| AWD | $1700 | ||||||
| Accessories | |||||||
| AC power outlet | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Adaptive cruise control | $600 | ||||||
| Adaptive cruise control, all-speed | $850 | $850 | $850 | $850 | $850 | $850 | |
| Heated steering wheel | $100 | ||||||
| Parking guidance system - passive | $250 | $250 | $250 | ||||
| Power door closers | $300 | $300 | $300 | $300 | $300 | $300 | |
| Power trunk closer | $350 | $350 | $350 | $350 | $350 | $350 | |
| Proximity key | $250 | $250 | $250 | $250 | |||
| Remote app | $25 | ||||||
| Remote window/roof operation | $15 | $15 | $15 | $15 | $15 | $15 | |
| Sunshade, rear, power | $225 | $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 | $350 | |
| Universal garage door opener | $100 | $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 | $200 | |
| Automatic braking, low-speed | $200 | ||||||
| Blind spot collision prevention | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | |
| Cross-traffic collision intervention, rear | $100 | ||||||
| Cross-traffic warning, rear | $100 | ||||||
| Driver drowsiness monitor | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | |
| Knee airbag, driver | $75 | ||||||
| Lane departure prevention | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | |
| Lane departure warning | $200 | $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 | $0 | |
| Rear side airbags | $300 | $300 | $300 | $300 | $300 | $300 | |
| Rearview camera | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | |||
| Rollover sensor | $50 | $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 | $150 | |
| Rear seat pass-through | $100 | ||||||
| Storage compartment under front seat(s) | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| Climate Control | |||||||
| Automatic air recirculation | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Rear air vents | $100 | $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 | $50 | |
| Wiper de-icer | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | |
| Drivetrain | |||||||
| Limited-slip front differential | $500 | ||||||
| Engine / Motor | |||||||
| Automatic start / stop | $150 | $150 | $150 | ||||
| Exterior | |||||||
| Body kit | $0 | $0 | $0 | ||||
| Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) | $25 | $25 | $25 | ||||
| Laminated front side windows | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | |
| Painted brake calipers (optional) | $0 | ||||||
| Panoramic sunroof | $1200 | $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 | $325 | |
| CD player | $125 | ||||||
| DVD-Audio-compatible player | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | |
| Entertainment system with dual headrest screens | $1200 | $1200 | |||||
| iPod integration | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Larger infotainment display | $0 | ||||||
| Mirrorlink support | $0 | ||||||
| SD Card slot | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | |
| SMS text-to-speech reader | $25 | ||||||
| Surround sound | $250 | $250 | $250 | $250 | $250 | $250 | |
| Traffic + travel information | $25 | ||||||
| Traffic information | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | |
| USB port | $25 | ||||||
| Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors | |||||||
| Analog clock | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | |||
| Auto-dimming driver-side mirror | $75 | $75 | $75 | $75 | $75 | $75 | |
| Auto-dimming headlights | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | |
| Chronometer | $100 | $100 | |||||
| Digital instruments | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | |
| Fog light, rear | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Headlight washers | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| Illuminated vanity mirrors, rear seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| LED headlights | $1000 | ||||||
| Mirror tilt-down in reverse | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | |
| Power-folding mirrors | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| Xenon HID headlights | $500 | $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 | $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 | $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 | ||||
| Massage, second row seats | $150 | $150 | |||||
| Memory system, driver seat | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | |
| Memory system, passenger seat | $150 | $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 4-way lumbar adjuster, second row seats | $225 | $225 | |||||
| Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| Power headrest height adjuster, second row seats | $75 | $75 | |||||
| Power height adjuster, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||||
| Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||||
| Power recliner, second row seats | $150 | $150 | |||||
| Power seat belt height adjusters, front row | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | |
| Power seatback bolsters, second row seats | $150 | $150 | |||||
| Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Power tilt adjuster, second row seats | $150 | $150 | |||||
| Power upper seatback recliner, second row seats | $150 | $150 | |||||
| Power-folding headrests, second row seats | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| Synthetic suede headliner | $650 | $650 | $650 | ||||
| Upholstered instrument cluster hood, leather | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | |||
| Upholstered instrument panel, leather | $1000 | $1000 | |||||
| Wood trim | $300 | $300 | $300 | $300 | $300 | $300 | |
| Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | |||
| Suspension, Wheels, and Tires | |||||||
| Adaptive dampers - electrical | $500 | $500 | $500 | $500 | |||
| Adaptive hydraulic struts, auto-leveling and ht. adjustable | $4000 | $4000 | $4000 | ||||
| Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable | $1000 | $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 | $100 | |
| Total Value of Features | $7,375 | $12,590 | $14,290 | $12,540 | $18,390 | $23,540 | $23,540 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | $0 | $5,215 | $6,915 | $5,165 | $11,015 | $16,165 | $16,165 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | 0 | -4,857 | -6,440 | -4,810 | -10,254 | -15,058 | -15,049 |
Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. Mercedes-Benz S-Class
| Model Year | 2018 | 2012 |
| Model | Golf / 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 | 73.7 in |
| Height | 58.2 in | 58.0 in |
| Curb Weight | 2,946 lb. | 4,631 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 13.2 gal. | 23.8 gal. |
| Row 1 Headroom | 38.4 in | 37.8 in |
| Row 1 Shoulder Room | 55.9 in | 59.1 in |
| Row 1 Hip Room | 0.0 in | 59.9 in |
| Row 1 Legroom | 41.2 in | 41.9 in |
| Row 2 Headroom | 38.1 in | 38.5 in |
| Row 2 Shoulder Room | 53.9 in | 58.7 in |
| Row 2 Hip Room | 0.0 in | 59.4 in |
| Row 2 Legroom | 35.6 in | 42.3 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 17.4 ft3 | 16.4 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 53.7 ft3 | 16.4 ft3 |
Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz S-Class S400 Hybrid
| Driver Assistance Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system | 0 | No |
| Lane departure warning system | 200 | No |
| Adaptive cruise control, all-speed | 700 | No |
| Blind spot warning system | 200 | Yes |
| Lane departure prevention system | 150 | No |
| Automatic braking, high-speed | 200 | No |
| Forward collision warning | 200 | Yes |
| Blind spot intervention | 150 | No |
| Total Requested | 400 | 22% |
| Total Not Requested | 1400 | 78% |
Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz S-Class S350 BlueTEC
| Driver Assistance Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system | 0 | No |
| Lane departure warning system | 200 | No |
| Adaptive cruise control, all-speed | 700 | No |
| Blind spot warning system | 200 | Yes |
| Lane departure prevention system | 150 | No |
| Automatic braking, high-speed | 200 | No |
| Forward collision warning | 200 | Yes |
| Blind spot intervention | 150 | No |
| Total Requested | 400 | 22% |
| Total Not Requested | 1400 | 78% |
Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz S-Class S550
| Driver Assistance Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system | 0 | No |
| Lane departure warning system | 200 | No |
| Adaptive cruise control, all-speed | 700 | No |
| Blind spot warning system | 200 | Yes |
| Lane departure prevention system | 150 | No |
| Automatic braking, high-speed | 200 | No |
| Forward collision warning | 200 | Yes |
| Blind spot intervention | 150 | No |
| Total Requested | 400 | 22% |
| Total Not Requested | 1400 | 78% |
Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz S-Class S63 AMG
| Driver Assistance Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system | 0 | No |
| Lane departure warning system | 200 | No |
| Adaptive cruise control, all-speed | 700 | No |
| Blind spot warning system | 200 | Yes |
| Lane departure prevention system | 150 | No |
| Automatic braking, high-speed | 200 | No |
| Forward collision warning | 200 | Yes |
| Blind spot intervention | 150 | No |
| Total Requested | 400 | 22% |
| Total Not Requested | 1400 | 78% |
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