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Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $40,735

Volkswagen Golf / GTI R   
Difference: $156,440

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20182012
ModelGolf / GTISLS AMG
TrimRBase
Body4dr Hatch2dr Coupe
Base Price $39,785 $189,600
Cargo net 100  
Adaptive dampers - electrical   2,500
Performance meter   2,500
Cargo net 80  
Adaptive dampers - electrical   2,325
Performance meter   2,325
Options (change) 100 5,000
Options (change) 80 4,650
Destination 850 875
Gas Tax 0 1,700
Total Price $40,735 $197,175

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Golf / GTI R
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $156,810
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $182,631
Model Year20182012
ModelGolf / GTISLS AMG
TrimRBase
Body4dr Hatch2dr Coupe
Engine292hp I4563hp V8
TransmissionM6T7
DrivetrainAWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)400, 9?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/35-19265/35-19
Total Price$40,735$197,175
Adjustments for Features-3700
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$40,365$197,175

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG

Model Year20182012
ModelGolf / GTISLS AMG
TrimRBase
Body4dr Hatch2dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1200
AWD$1700 
RWD $0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control$600 
Cruise control $150
Power rear side windows$200 
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 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Backup collision intervention$150 
Blind spot warning system $200
Knee airbag, passenger $75
Lane departure prevention, steering-based$200 
Lane departure warning$200 
Secondary collision brake assist$25 
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100 
Vehicle health reports$0 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50 
Cargo cover$75 
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
Rear seat pass-through$100 
Storage compartment under front seat(s) $50
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100
Rear air vents$100 
Rear wiper$175 
Residual heat $50
Wiper de-icer $25
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential $300
Engine / Motor 
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable$500 
Exterior 
Body kit$0 
Bright-finished fuel door $100
Rear spoiler$200 
Retractable rear spoiler $400
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 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75
Auto-dimming headlights$200 
Compass$0 
Fog light, rear $100
Headlight washers $50
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250 
LED headlights$1000 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25
Steering-linked headlights$150 
Xenon HID headlights $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim $100
Center armrest(s), second row$50 
Folding second row seats$300 
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200 
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
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 seatback bolsters, driver seat $100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100
Synthetic suede headliner $650
Upholstered instrument panel, leather $1000
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200 
Transmission 
Launch control $100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$7,700$7,330
Value of Feature Adjustments$370$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-80

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG

Model Year20182012
ModelGolf / GTISLS AMG
Body4dr Hatch2dr Coupe
Wheelbase103.8 in105.5 in
Length167.6 in182.6 in
Width70.8 in76.3 in
Height58.2 in49.3 in
Curb Weight2,946 lb.3,572 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.2 gal.22.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.4 in39.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.9 in58.4 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in63.2 in
Row 1 Legroom41.2 in41.7 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 ft36.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
53.7 ft36.2 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG

Adaptive shocks - electrical
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive shocks - electrical500Yes
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Total Requested750100%
Total Not Requested00%

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