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Mercedes-Benz C-Class vs. Volkswagen Passat 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.
Mercedes-Benz C-Class vs. Volkswagen Passat Invoice Comparison
Lowest Total Price: $38,330 Mercedes-Benz C-Class C230 Sport Sedan | ||||
| Difference: $2,914 | ||||
Lowest Total Invoice: $35,703 Mercedes-Benz C-Class C230 Sport Sedan | ||||
| Difference: $2,382 | ||||
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| Model Year | 2006 | 2006 | 2006 | 2008 |
| Model | C-Class | C-Class | C-Class | Passat |
| Trim | C230 Sport Sedan | C350 Sport Sedan | C55 | VR6 |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Base Price | $29,200 | $37,550 | $54,450 | $36,050 |
| Base Invoice | $27,156 | $34,922 | $50,639 | $33,597 |
| Power driver seat | 600 | |||
| Folding second row seats | 290 | 290 | ||
| Sunroof Package | 1,790 | 1,790 | ||
| Metallic paint (extra cost) | 690 | 690 | 690 | |
| Heated front seats | 680 | 680 | 225 | |
| Rear side airbags | 385 | 385 | 350 | |
| Satellite radio | 500 | 500 | 500 | |
| Navigation system | 2,210 | 2,210 | 2,210 | 1,800 |
| Xenon HID headlights | 790 | 790 | 790 | |
| CD changer, remote | 420 | 420 | ||
| Premium Package | 925 | |||
| Rear spoiler | 479 | |||
| Body kit | 1,650 | |||
| Power driver seat | 558 | |||
| Folding second row seats | 270 | 270 | ||
| Sunroof Package | 1,665 | 1,665 | ||
| Metallic paint (extra cost) | 642 | 642 | 642 | |
| Heated front seats | 633 | 633 | 199 | |
| Rear side airbags | 358 | 358 | 310 | |
| Satellite radio | 465 | 465 | 465 | |
| Navigation system | 2,055 | 2,055 | 2,055 | 1,589 |
| Xenon HID headlights | 735 | 735 | 735 | |
| CD changer, remote | 391 | 391 | ||
| Premium Package | 860 | |||
| Rear spoiler | 310 | |||
| Body kit | 1,390 | |||
| Options (change) | 8,355 | 7,755 | 5,115 | 4,504 |
| Options (change) | 7,772 | 7,214 | 4,757 | 3,798 |
| Destination | 775 | 775 | 775 | 690 |
| Gas Tax | 0 | 0 | 1,300 | 0 |
| Total Price | $38,330 | $46,080 | $61,640 | $41,244 |
| Total Invoice | $35,703 | $42,911 | $57,471 | $38,085 |
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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mercedes-Benz C-Class vs. Volkswagen Passat
| Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mercedes-Benz C-Class C230 Sport Sedan | ||||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,139 | ||||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $743 | ||||
| Model Year | 2006 | 2006 | 2006 | 2008 |
| Model | C-Class | C-Class | C-Class | Passat |
| Trim | C230 Sport Sedan | C350 Sport Sedan | C55 | VR6 |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Engine | 201hp V6 | 268hp V6 | 362hp V8 | 280hp V6 |
| Transmission | M6 | M6 | T5 | T6 |
| Drivetrain | RWD | RWD | RWD | FWD |
| EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway) | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG |
| Audio (watts, speakers) | ?, 6 | ?, 6 | 320, 12 | 600, 10 |
| Tire (rear if not all the same) | 225/45-17 | 225/45-17 | 225/40-18 | 235/40-18 |
| Total Price | $38,330 | $46,080 | $61,640 | $41,244 |
| Adjustments for Features | 0 | -300 | -1,800 | -1,775 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Price | $38,330 | $45,780 | $59,840 | $39,469 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $7,450 | $21,510 | $0 |
| Total Invoice | $35,703 | $42,911 | $57,471 | $38,085 |
| Adjustments for Features | 0 | -279 | -1,678 | -1,639 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice | $35,703 | $42,632 | $55,793 | $36,446 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $6,929 | $20,090 | $0 |
Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz C-Class vs. Volkswagen Passat
| Model Year | 2006 | 2006 | 2006 | 2008 |
| Model | C-Class | C-Class | C-Class | Passat |
| Trim | C230 Sport Sedan | C350 Sport Sedan | C55 | VR6 |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Transmission and Drivetrain | ||||
| 6-speed manual | $150 | $150 | ||
| 5-speed manually-shiftable automatic | $1000 | |||
| 6-speed manually-shiftable automatic | $1100 | |||
| RWD | $0 | $0 | $0 | |
| FWD | $0 | |||
| Accessories | ||||
| Remote window/roof operation | $15 | $15 | $15 | |
| Sunshade, rear | $125 | |||
| Sunshade, rear, power | $225 | $225 | $225 | |
| Sunshades, second row | $125 | |||
| Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual | $250 | |||
| Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power | $350 | $350 | $350 | |
| Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety | ||||
| Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats | $0 | $0 | $0 | |
| Obstacle detection, rear | $250 | |||
| Tire-pressure monitor | $75 | |||
| Cargo Management | ||||
| Cargo net | $40 | |||
| Overhead sunglass holder | $25 | |||
| Exterior | ||||
| Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) | $25 | $25 | $25 | |
| Rear spoiler | $200 | $200 | ||
| Infotainment | ||||
| Aux input | $50 | |||
| Surround sound | $250 | |||
| Telematics service, such as OnStar | $200 | |||
| Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors | ||||
| Auto-dimming driver-side mirror | $75 | $75 | $75 | |
| Compass | $0 | |||
| Fog light, rear | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Headlight washers | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| Mirror tilt-down in reverse | $25 | $25 | $25 | |
| Steering-linked headlights | $150 | |||
| Seats and Interior Trim | ||||
| Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| Manual tilt adjuster, passenger seat | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| Memory system, passenger seat | $150 | $150 | ||
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat | $150 | |||
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | $150 | |||
| Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat | $50 | $50 | ||
| Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat | $100 | |||
| Power-folding headrests, second row seats | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| Suspension, Wheels, and Tires | ||||
| Sport suspension (upgrade) | $0 | $0 | $0 | |
| Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade) | $0 | |||
| Transmission | ||||
| Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls | $100 | |||
| Total Value of Features | $1,215 | $1,515 | $3,015 | $2,990 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | $0 | $300 | $1,800 | $1,775 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | 0 | -279 | -1,678 | -1,639 |
Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz C-Class vs. Volkswagen Passat
| Model Year | 2006 | 2008 |
| Model | C-Class | Passat |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Wheelbase | 106.9 in | 106.7 in |
| Length | 178.4 in | 188.2 in |
| Width | 68.0 in | 71.7 in |
| Height | 55.6 in | 58.0 in |
| Curb Weight | 3,406 lb. | 3,306 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 16.4 gal. | 18.5 gal. |
| Row 1 Headroom | 38.9 in | 38.4 in |
| Row 1 Shoulder Room | 53.1 in | 55.7 in |
| Row 1 Hip Room | 51.9 in | 0.0 in |
| Row 1 Legroom | 41.7 in | 41.4 in |
| Row 2 Headroom | 37.3 in | 37.8 in |
| Row 2 Shoulder Room | 54.3 in | 54.6 in |
| Row 2 Hip Room | 54.5 in | 0.0 in |
| Row 2 Legroom | 33.0 in | 37.7 in |
| Cargo Volume | 12.2 ft3 | 14.2 ft3 |
Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C230 Sport Sedan
| Power driver seat | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power | 100 | No |
| Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat | 100 | Yes |
| Power tilt adjuster, driver seat | 50 | Yes |
| Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat | 50 | No |
| Memory system, driver seat | 200 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 350 | 70% |
| Total Not Requested | 150 | 30% |
| Sunroof Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Sunroof | 900 | Yes |
| Universal garage door opener | 100 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | 150 | Yes |
| Rain-sensing wipers | 100 | Yes |
| Sunshade, rear, power | 225 | No |
| Auto-dimming driver-side mirror | 75 | No |
| Total Requested | 1250 | 81% |
| Total Not Requested | 300 | 19% |
Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C350 Sport Sedan
| Sunroof Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Sunroof | 900 | Yes |
| Universal garage door opener | 100 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | 150 | Yes |
| Rain-sensing wipers | 100 | Yes |
| Sunshade, rear, power | 225 | No |
| Auto-dimming driver-side mirror | 75 | No |
| Total Requested | 1250 | 81% |
| Total Not Requested | 300 | 19% |
Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C55
| Premium Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| CD changer, remote | 200 | Yes |
| Rain-sensing wipers | 175 | Yes |
| Sunshade, rear, power | 225 | No |
| Total Requested | 375 | 63% |
| Total Not Requested | 225 | 37% |
Option Package Details
Volkswagen Passat VR6
| Navigation system | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| CD changer, remote | -125 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 475 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
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