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Mercedes-Benz C-Class vs. Volkswagen Passat Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Mercedes-Benz C-Class vs. Volkswagen Passat Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $32,875

Volkswagen Passat 2.0T SEL Premium   
Difference: $16,835

Lowest Total Invoice: $31,503

Volkswagen Passat 2.0T SEL Premium   
Difference: $14,799

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201820182018201820182018
ModelC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassPassatPassat
TrimC300AMG C43AMG C63AMG C63 S2.0T SEL PremiumV6 SEL Premium
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $40,250 $53,400 $66,100 $73,700 $31,650 $34,650
Base Invoice $37,433 $49,662 $61,473 $68,541 $30,353 $33,230
Advanced Lighting Package 1,900 1,900 1,050 1,050    
Premium 1 Package 1,250          
Parking Assist Package 1,090 1,090 1,090 1,090    
Garmin Map Pilot 625 625 625 625    
Leather Seating Package 1,950          
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720 720 720 720    
Rear spoiler 350       375 375
Heated front seats 580          
Leather seating surfaces   1,620        
Carbon fiber rear spoiler   700        
AMG Leather Package     2,590      
Advanced Lighting Package 1,767 1,767 977 977    
Premium 1 Package 1,163          
Parking Assist Package 1,014 1,014 1,014 1,014    
Garmin Map Pilot 581 581 581 581    
Leather Seating Package 1,814          
Metallic paint (extra cost) 670 670 670 670    
Rear spoiler 326       300 300
Heated front seats 539          
Leather seating surfaces   1,507        
Carbon fiber rear spoiler   651        
AMG Leather Package     2,409      
Options (change) 8,465 6,655 6,075 3,485 375 375
Options (change) 7,874 6,190 5,651 3,242 300 300
Destination 995 995 995 995 850 850
Total Price $49,710 $61,050 $73,170 $78,180 $32,875 $35,875
Total Invoice $46,302 $56,847 $68,119 $72,778 $31,503 $34,380

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mercedes-Benz C-Class vs. Volkswagen Passat

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Passat 2.0T SEL Premium
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $14,770
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $12,876
Model Year201820182018201820182018
ModelC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassPassatPassat
TrimC300AMG C43AMG C63AMG C63 S2.0T SEL PremiumV6 SEL Premium
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine241hp I4362hp V6469hp V8503hp V8174hp I4280hp V6
TransmissionT9T9T7T7T6S6
DrivetrainRWDAWDRWDRWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 5?, 5590, 13590, 13400, 9400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/50-17225/45-18245/40-18245/35-19235/45-18235/45-18
Total Price$49,710$61,050$73,170$78,180$32,875$35,875
Adjustments for Features-2,065-4,790-3,540-4,2400-150
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$47,645$56,260$69,630$73,940$32,875$35,725
Cost Above Minimum$0$8,615$21,985$26,295$0$2,850
Total Invoice$46,302$56,847$68,119$72,778$31,503$34,380
Adjustments for Features-1,923-4,460-3,296-3,9470-144
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$44,379$52,387$64,823$68,831$31,503$34,236
Cost Above Minimum$0$8,008$20,444$24,452$0$2,733

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Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz C-Class vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year201820182018201820182018
ModelC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassPassatPassat
TrimC300AMG C43AMG C63AMG C63 S2.0T SEL PremiumV6 SEL Premium
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1400$1400    
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1200$1200  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic    $1100 
6-speed automated manual     $1100
RWD$0 $0$0  
AWD $1700    
FWD    $0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control    $600$600
Cruise control$150$150$150$150  
Hands-free trunk or liftgate    $100$100
Remote climate control$25$25$25$25  
Remote start    $150$150
Remote start via app$75$75$75$75  
Remote window/roof operation$15$15$15$15  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual    $250$250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350$350$350  
Universal garage door opener$100$100$100$100  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Around view cameras$500$500$500$500  
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200$200$200$200  
Cross-traffic collision intervention, rear    $100$100
Cross-traffic warning, rear    $100$100
Driver drowsiness monitor$150$150$150$150  
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75$75  
Lane departure prevention, steering-based    $200$200
Lane departure warning    $200$200
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0$0$0$0  
Rear side airbags$300$300$300$300  
Rearview camera    $200$200
Secondary collision brake assist    $25$25
Temporary spare tire    $150$150
Tires, run-flat$150$150    
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100$100$100$100  
Vehicle health reports    $0$0
Cargo Management 
Console with shifter    $150$150
Console without shifter$150$150$150$150  
Rear seat pass-through    $100$100
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100$100$100  
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential   $500  
Electronically-variable engine mounts (performance-oriented)   $500  
Limited-slip rear differential  $300   
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150$150$150$150  
Dual-mode exhaust  $250$250  
Raised top speed limiter   $0  
Exterior 
Body kit $0$0$0  
Bodyside moldings    $75$75
Carbon fiber rear spoiler $300    
Painted brake calipers (optional)   $0  
Rear spoiler$200 $200$200$200$200
Infotainment 
Android Auto support    $100$100
App support    $0$0
Apple CarPlay support    $100$100
Aux input    $50$50
In-vehicle Internet$150$150$150$150  
Mirrorlink support    $0$0
Surround sound  $250$250  
Telematics service, such as OnStar    $200$200
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225$225$225  
Traffic + travel information    $25$25
Traffic information$25$25$25$25  
Wi-Fi hotspot$50$50$50$50  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25   $25$25
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75$75$75  
Auto-dimming headlights$200$200$200$200  
Boost gauge $75$75$75  
Chronometer $100$100$100  
Compass$0$0$0$0  
Cornering lights$50$50$50$50  
Fog light, rear$100$100$100$100  
Fog lights    $125$125
Interior ambient lighting    $150$150
Interior ambient lighting, configurable$150$150$150$150  
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25$25$25  
Power-folding mirrors$50$50$50$50 $50
Steering-linked fog lights    $50$50
Steering-linked headlights$150$150$150$150  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates    $100$100
Heated second row seats    $200$200
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200$200$200$200  
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150$150 $150$150
Memory system, passenger seat$150$150$150$150  
Metal pedals $75$75$75$75$75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150$150$150  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150$150$150$150  
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat$50$50$50$50  
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50$50$50  
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat    $100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat    $100$100
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100$100  
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100$100  
Synthetic suede steering wheel   $150  
Upholstered instrument panel $300$300$300  
Wood trim$300$300$300$300  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500$500$500  
Adaptive dampers - mechanical$100     
Crosswind stabilization$50$50$50$50  
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200$200$200  
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0$0$0  
Suggestive steering$0$0$0$0  
Transmission 
Launch control  $100$100  
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100$100$100 $100
Total Value of Features$7,315$10,040$8,790$9,490$5,250$5,400
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,065$4,790$3,540$4,240$0$150
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,923-4,460-3,296-3,9470-144

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Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz C-Class vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year20182018
ModelC-ClassPassat
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase111.8 in110.4 in
Length184.5 in191.6 in
Width71.3 in72.2 in
Height56.8 in58.5 in
Curb Weight3,418 lb.3,275 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.4 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.1 in38.3 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.3 in56.9 in
Row 1 Legroom41.7 in42.4 in
Row 2 Headroom37.1 in37.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.0 in57.0 in
Row 2 Legroom35.2 in39.1 in
Cargo Volume12.6 ft315.9 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C300

Advanced Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Illuminated door sill trim plates100No
LED tail lights0No
Interior ambient lighting, configurable150No
Steering-linked headlights150No
Cornering lights50No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
LED headlights250Yes
Total Requested25028%
Total Not Requested65072%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Satellite radio200Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Total Requested650100%
Total Not Requested00%
Parking Assist Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Semi-automated parking system500Yes
Around view cameras300No
Total Requested90075%
Total Not Requested30025%
Garmin Map Pilot
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested725100%
Total Not Requested00%
Leather Seating Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Total Requested90075%
Total Not Requested30025%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class AMG C43

Advanced Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Illuminated door sill trim plates100No
LED tail lights0No
Interior ambient lighting, configurable150No
Steering-linked headlights150No
Cornering lights50No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
LED headlights250Yes
Total Requested25028%
Total Not Requested65072%
Parking Assist Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Semi-automated parking system500Yes
Around view cameras300No
Total Requested90075%
Total Not Requested30025%
Garmin Map Pilot
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested725100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class AMG C63

Advanced Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Interior ambient lighting, configurable150No
Steering-linked headlights150No
Cornering lights50No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
LED headlights250Yes
Total Requested25031%
Total Not Requested55069%
Parking Assist Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Semi-automated parking system500Yes
Around view cameras300No
Total Requested90075%
Total Not Requested30025%
Garmin Map Pilot
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested725100%
Total Not Requested00%
AMG Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Total Requested900100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class AMG C63 S

Advanced Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
LED tail lights0No
Interior ambient lighting, configurable150No
Steering-linked headlights150No
Cornering lights50No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
LED headlights250Yes
Total Requested25031%
Total Not Requested55069%
Parking Assist Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Semi-automated parking system500Yes
Around view cameras300No
Total Requested90075%
Total Not Requested30025%
Garmin Map Pilot
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested725100%
Total Not Requested00%

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