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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: $38,380

Volkswagen Passat 3.6 VR6   
Difference: $10,580

Lowest Total Invoice: $35,294

Volkswagen Passat 3.6 VR6   
Difference: $10,294

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20072006
ModelC-ClassPassat
TrimC350 Luxury Sedan3.6 VR6
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $38,600 $29,950
Base Invoice $35,898 $27,513
Sunroof Package 1,790  
Xenon HID headlights 790 950
AWD 1,800 1,950
Metallic paint (extra cost) 690  
Rear side airbags 385 350
Navigation system 2,210 1,800
CD changer, remote 420  
Leather upholstery, extended coverage 1,500  
Luxury #1 Package   2,750
Sunroof Package 1,665  
Xenon HID headlights 735 839
AWD 1,674 1,900
Metallic paint (extra cost) 642  
Rear side airbags 358 310
Navigation system 2,055 1,589
CD changer, remote 391  
Leather upholstery, extended coverage 1,395  
Luxury #1 Package   2,513
Options (change) 9,585 7,800
Options (change) 8,915 7,151
Destination 775 630
Total Price $48,960 $38,380
Total Invoice $45,588 $35,294

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Passat 3.6 VR6
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $11,030
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $10,708
Model Year20072006
ModelC-ClassPassat
TrimC350 Luxury Sedan3.6 VR6
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine268hp V6280hp V6
TransmissionT5T6
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/24 MPG18/27 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 680, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/55-16235/45-17
Total Price$48,960$38,380
Adjustments for Features0-450
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$48,960$37,930
Total Invoice$45,588$35,294
Adjustments for Features0-414
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$45,588$34,880

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

Model Year20072006
ModelC-ClassPassat
TrimC350 Luxury Sedan3.6 VR6
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
Remote window/roof operation$15 
Sunshade, rear $125
Sunshade, rear, power$225 
Sunshades, second row $125
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Tire-pressure monitor $75
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50
Cargo net $40
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Rear seat pass-through $100
Infotainment 
Satellite radio $200
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75 
Compass $0
Fog light, rear$100 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25 
Steering-linked headlights $150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50 
Manual tilt adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Memory system, passenger seat$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat$50 
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power-folding headrests, second row seats$50 
Total Value of Features$3,890$4,340
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$450
Value of Feature Adjustments0-414

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

Model Year20072006
ModelC-ClassPassat
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase106.9 in106.7 in
Length178.4 in188.2 in
Width68.0 in71.7 in
Height55.6 in58.0 in
Curb Weight3,685 lb.3,829 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.4 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.9 in38.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room53.1 in55.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room51.9 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.7 in41.4 in
Row 2 Headroom37.3 in37.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.3 in54.6 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.5 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom33.0 in37.7 in
Cargo Volume12.2 ft314.2 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C350 Luxury Sedan

Sunroof Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Total Requested125081%
Total Not Requested30019%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Passat 3.6 VR6

Xenon HID headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Headlight washers50Yes
Total Requested55079%
Total Not Requested15021%
AWD
FeatureValueRequested?
AWD0Yes
Second-row 3-person bench0Yes
Total Requested079%
Total Not Requested021%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, remote-125Yes
Total Requested475100%
Total Not Requested00%
Luxury #1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Wood trim300Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Automatic headlights125Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Sunshades, second row125No
Sunshade, rear125Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Cargo net40No
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Heated windshield washer nozzles15Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Total Requested344090%
Total Not Requested39010%

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