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Volkswagen Golf / Rabbit / GTI vs. Mercedes-Benz SLC Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Volkswagen Golf / Rabbit / GTI vs. Mercedes-Benz SLC Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $40,635

Volkswagen Golf / Rabbit / GTI R   
Difference: $30,420

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20182018
ModelGolf / Rabbit / GTISLC
TrimRAMG SLC43
Body4dr Hatch2dr Hardtop conv.
Base Price $39,785 $61,350
6-speed manual 0  
Premium 3 Package   6,650
Illuminated door sill trim plates   350
Adaptive dampers - electrical   990
Metallic paint (extra cost)   720
6-speed manual 0  
Premium 3 Package   6,185
Illuminated door sill trim plates   326
Adaptive dampers - electrical   921
Metallic paint (extra cost)   670
Options (change) 0 8,710
Options (change) 0 8,102
Destination 850 995
Total Price $40,635 $71,055

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen Golf / Rabbit / GTI vs. Mercedes-Benz SLC

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Golf / Rabbit / GTI R
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $21,295
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $56,808
Model Year20182018
ModelGolf / Rabbit / GTISLC
TrimRAMG SLC43
Body4dr Hatch2dr Hardtop conv.
Engine292hp I4362hp V6
TransmissionM6T9
DrivetrainAWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)21/29 MPG20/29 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)400, 9500, 11
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/35-19235/40-18
Total Price$40,635$71,055
Adjustments for Features0-9,125
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$40,635$61,930

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Golf / Rabbit / GTI vs. Mercedes-Benz SLC

Model Year20182018
ModelGolf / Rabbit / GTISLC
TrimRAMG SLC43
Body4dr Hatch2dr Hardtop conv.
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150 
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1400
AWD$1700 
RWD $0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control$600 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed $850
Power rear side windows$200 
Remote climate control $25
Remote start via app $75
Remote window/roof operation $15
Semi-automated parking system $500
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350
Universal garage door opener $100
Wind blocker, small $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200
Automatic braking, low-speed $200
Backup collision intervention$150 
Blind spot warning system $200
Driver drowsiness monitor $150
Forward collision warning $200
Knee airbag, passenger $75
Lane departure prevention, steering-based$200 
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0
Roll bar $200
Secondary collision brake assist$25 
Temporary spare tire $150
Vehicle health reports$0 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50 
Cargo cover$75 
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
Rear seat pass-through$100 
Climate Control 
Rear air vents$100 
Rear wiper$175 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150
Exterior 
Body kit$0 
Glass roof panel(s) $300
Power retractable hardtop $6750
Infotainment 
Aux input$50 
DVD-compatible player $0
In-vehicle Internet $150
Larger infotainment display$0 
Media drive $15
Mirrorlink support$0 
Navigation map updates, three years $0
SD Card slot $25
Surround sound $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225
Wi-Fi hotspot $50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock $25
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75
Cornering lights$50 
Fog light, rear $100
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50 
Interior ambient lighting$150 
Interior ambient lighting, configurable $150
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25
Performance meter$150 
Power-folding mirrors $50
Visor mirror, driver $10
Visor mirror, passenger $10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim $100
Center armrest(s), second row$50 
Folding second row seats$300 
Leather door panel trim $250
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Memory system, driver seat $200
Memory system, passenger seat $150
Metal pedals $75
Neck-level heating, front seats $150
No leather in second row $-300
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$5,200$14,325
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$9,125
Value of Feature Adjustments0-8,495

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Golf / Rabbit / GTI vs. Mercedes-Benz SLC

Model Year20182018
ModelGolf / Rabbit / GTISLC
Body4dr Hatch2dr Hardtop conv.
Wheelbase103.8 in95.7 in
Length167.6 in162.8 in
Width70.8 in71.5 in
Height58.2 in51.3 in
Curb Weight3,300 lb.3,541 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.2 gal.15.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.4 in38.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.9 in52.2 in
Row 1 Legroom41.2 in42.5 in
Row 2 Headroom38.1 in0.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.9 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom35.6 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
17.4 ft36.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
53.7 ft310.1 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SLC AMG SLC43

Premium 3 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Semi-automated parking system500No
Smartphone integration0No
Interior ambient lighting, configurable0No
Apple CarPlay support100Yes
Android Auto support100Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
CD player125Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
MP3-compatible player50Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
LED headlights1000Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
App support0Yes
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Total Requested335073%
Total Not Requested121527%

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