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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: $32,990

Volkswagen Passat Komfort   
Difference: $3,480

Lowest Total Invoice: $30,594

Volkswagen Passat Komfort   
Difference: $3,379

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20072007200720072009
ModelC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassPassat
TrimC230 Sport SedanC280 Luxury SedanC350 Sport SedanC350 Luxury SedanKomfort
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $29,650 $33,400 $38,000 $38,600 $28,300
Base Invoice $27,575 $31,062 $35,340 $35,898 $26,436
Sunroof Package 1,790 1,790 1,790 1,790  
Folding second row seats 290 290 290 290  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 690 690 690 690  
Heated front seats 680 680 680 680  
Rear side airbags 385 385 385 385 350
Navigation system 2,210 2,210 2,210 2,210 1,990
Body kit         1,650
Sunroof Package 1,665 1,665 1,665 1,665  
Folding second row seats 270 270 270 270  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 642 642 642 642  
Heated front seats 633 633 633 633  
Rear side airbags 358 358 358 358 310
Navigation system 2,055 2,055 2,055 2,055 1,758
Body kit         1,390
Options (change) 6,045 6,045 6,045 6,045 3,990
Options (change) 5,623 5,623 5,623 5,623 3,458
Destination 775 775 775 775 700
Total Price $36,470 $40,220 $44,820 $45,420 $32,990
Total Invoice $33,973 $37,460 $41,738 $42,296 $30,594

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Passat Komfort
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,855
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,727
Model Year20072007200720072009
ModelC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassPassat
TrimC230 Sport SedanC280 Luxury SedanC350 Sport SedanC350 Luxury SedanKomfort
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine201hp V6228hp V6268hp V6268hp V6200hp I4
TransmissionM6T7M6T7T6
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6?, 6?, 680, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17205/55-16225/45-17205/55-16235/45-17
Total Price$36,470$40,220$44,820$45,420$32,990
Adjustments for Features0-1,225-800-2,025-375
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$36,470$38,995$44,020$43,395$32,615
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,525$7,550$6,925$0
Total Invoice$33,973$37,460$41,738$42,296$30,594
Adjustments for Features0-1,141-745-1,886-348
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$33,973$36,319$40,993$40,410$30,246
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,346$7,020$6,437$0

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

Model Year20072007200720072009
ModelC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassPassat
TrimC230 Sport SedanC280 Luxury SedanC350 Sport SedanC350 Luxury SedanKomfort
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150 $150  
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1200 $1200 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic    $1100
RWD$0$0$0$0 
FWD    $0
Accessories 
Remote window/roof operation$15$15$15$15 
Sunshade, rear    $125
Sunshade, rear, power$225$225$225$225 
Sunshades, second row    $125
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250  $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power  $350$350 
Universal garage door opener$100$100$100$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0$0$0 
Tire-pressure monitor    $75
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder    $25
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200$200$200$200 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125$125$125 
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175$175$175 
Variable intermittent wipers    $75
Exterior 
Body kit$0 $0 $0
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 $25  
Infotainment 
Aux input    $50
DVD-compatible player    $0
Media drive    $15
Satellite radio    $200
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75$75$75 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150$150$150$150 
Compass    $0
Fog light, rear$100$100$100$100 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25$25$25 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100 $100  
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat    $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50$50$50$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat    $50
Manual tilt adjuster, driver seat$50$50   
Manual tilt adjuster, passenger seat$50$50$50$50 
Memory system, driver seat  $200$200 
Memory system, passenger seat  $150$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat    $150
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat  $100$100$100
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100 
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat  $50$50 
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat  $50$50 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat  $100$100$100
Power-folding headrests, second row seats$50$50$50$50 
Synthetic leather seating surfaces    $0
Wood trim $300 $300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 $0  
Total Value of Features$2,115$3,340$2,915$4,140$2,490
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,225$800$2,025$375
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,141-745-1,886-348

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

Model Year20072009
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 Weight3,406 lb.3,345 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 C230 Sport Sedan

Sunroof Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Universal garage door opener100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150No
Rain-sensing wipers175No
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Total Requested90055%
Total Not Requested72545%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C280 Luxury Sedan

Sunroof Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Universal garage door opener100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150No
Rain-sensing wipers175No
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Total Requested90055%
Total Not Requested72545%

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

Sunroof Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Universal garage door opener100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150No
Rain-sensing wipers175No
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Total Requested90055%
Total Not Requested72545%

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

Sunroof Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Universal garage door opener100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150No
Rain-sensing wipers175No
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Total Requested90055%
Total Not Requested72545%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Passat Komfort

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Media drive, large15No
USB port25No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested60090%
Total Not Requested6510%

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