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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: $32,490 Volkswagen Passat 1.8T SEL Premium | |||||||
| Difference: $5,970 | |||||||
Lowest Total Invoice: $31,131 Volkswagen Passat 1.8T SEL Premium | |||||||
| Difference: $4,695 | |||||||
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| Model Year | 2008 | 2008 | 2008 | 2008 | 2014 | 2014 | 2014 |
| Model | C-Class | C-Class | C-Class | C-Class | Passat | Passat | Passat |
| Trim | C300 Sport Sedan | C300 Luxury Sedan | C350 Sport Sedan | C63 AMG | 1.8T SEL Premium | TDI SEL Premium | V6 SEL Premium |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Base Price | $31,600 | $33,300 | $36,900 | $53,800 | $31,295 | $33,395 | $34,265 |
| Base Invoice | $29,388 | $30,969 | $34,317 | $50,034 | $30,011 | $32,026 | $32,860 |
| Premium II Package | 2,750 | 2,750 | |||||
| Metallic paint (extra cost) | 710 | 710 | 710 | 710 | |||
| iPod integration | 375 | 375 | 375 | 375 | |||
| Telematics service, such as OnStar | 650 | 650 | 650 | 650 | |||
| Leather seating surfaces | 1,550 | 1,550 | 1,550 | ||||
| Wood trim | 0 | ||||||
| Rear spoiler | 375 | 375 | 375 | ||||
| Premium II Package | 2,558 | 2,558 | |||||
| Metallic paint (extra cost) | 660 | 660 | 660 | 660 | |||
| iPod integration | 349 | 349 | 349 | 349 | |||
| Telematics service, such as OnStar | 604 | 604 | 604 | 604 | |||
| Leather seating surfaces | 1,442 | 1,442 | 1,442 | ||||
| Wood trim | 0 | ||||||
| Rear spoiler | 300 | 300 | 300 | ||||
| Options (change) | 6,035 | 6,035 | 3,285 | 1,735 | 375 | 375 | 375 |
| Options (change) | 5,613 | 5,613 | 3,055 | 1,613 | 300 | 300 | 300 |
| Destination | 825 | 825 | 825 | 875 | 820 | 820 | 820 |
| Gas Tax | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1,700 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Total Price | $38,460 | $40,160 | $41,010 | $58,110 | $32,490 | $34,590 | $35,460 |
| Total Invoice | $35,826 | $37,407 | $38,197 | $54,222 | $31,131 | $33,146 | $33,980 |
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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mercedes-Benz C-Class vs. Volkswagen Passat
| Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Passat 1.8T SEL Premium | |||||||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $7,595 | |||||||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,252 | |||||||
| Model Year | 2008 | 2008 | 2008 | 2008 | 2014 | 2014 | 2014 |
| Model | C-Class | C-Class | C-Class | C-Class | Passat | Passat | Passat |
| Trim | C300 Sport Sedan | C300 Luxury Sedan | C350 Sport Sedan | C63 AMG | 1.8T SEL Premium | TDI SEL Premium | V6 SEL Premium |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Engine | 228hp V6 | 228hp V6 | 268hp V6 | 451hp V8 | 170hp I4 | 140hp I4 D | 280hp V6 |
| Transmission | M6 | T7 | T7 | T7 | T6 | S6 | S6 |
| Drivetrain | RWD | RWD | RWD | RWD | FWD | FWD | FWD |
| EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway) | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG |
| Audio (watts, speakers) | 100, 8 | 100, 8 | 100, 8 | 100, 8 | 400, 9 | 400, 9 | 400, 9 |
| Tire (rear if not all the same) | 225/45-17 | 225/45-17 | 225/45-17 | 235/40-18 | 235/45-18 | 235/45-18 | 235/45-18 |
| Total Price | $38,460 | $40,160 | $41,010 | $58,110 | $32,490 | $34,590 | $35,460 |
| Adjustments for Features | 0 | -1,175 | -225 | -925 | -1,625 | -1,625 | -1,725 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Price | $38,460 | $38,985 | $40,785 | $57,185 | $30,865 | $32,965 | $33,735 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $525 | $2,325 | $18,725 | $0 | $2,100 | $2,870 |
| Total Invoice | $35,826 | $37,407 | $38,197 | $54,222 | $31,131 | $33,146 | $33,980 |
| Adjustments for Features | 0 | -1,094 | -210 | -863 | -1,557 | -1,557 | -1,653 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice | $35,826 | $36,313 | $37,987 | $53,359 | $29,574 | $31,589 | $32,327 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $487 | $2,161 | $17,533 | $0 | $2,015 | $2,753 |
Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz C-Class vs. Volkswagen Passat
| Model Year | 2008 | 2008 | 2008 | 2008 | 2014 | 2014 | 2014 |
| Model | C-Class | C-Class | C-Class | C-Class | Passat | Passat | Passat |
| Trim | C300 Sport Sedan | C300 Luxury Sedan | C350 Sport Sedan | C63 AMG | 1.8T SEL Premium | TDI SEL Premium | V6 SEL Premium |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Transmission and Drivetrain | |||||||
| 6-speed manual | $150 | ||||||
| 7-speed manually-shiftable automatic | $1200 | $1200 | $1200 | ||||
| 6-speed manually-shiftable automatic | $1100 | ||||||
| 6-speed automated manual | $1100 | $1100 | |||||
| RWD | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | |||
| FWD | $0 | $0 | $0 | ||||
| Accessories | |||||||
| Proximity key | $250 | $250 | $250 | ||||
| Remote app | $25 | $25 | $25 | ||||
| Remote start | $150 | $150 | $150 | ||||
| Remote window/roof operation | $15 | $15 | $15 | $15 | |||
| Sunshade, rear, power | $225 | $225 | |||||
| Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety | |||||||
| Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | |||
| Rearview camera | $200 | $200 | $200 | ||||
| Cargo Management | |||||||
| Overhead sunglass holder | $25 | $25 | $25 | ||||
| Rear seat pass-through | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Climate Control | |||||||
| Automatic air recirculation | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |||
| Rain-sensing wipers | $175 | $175 | $175 | $175 | |||
| Variable intermittent wipers | $75 | $75 | $75 | ||||
| Exterior | |||||||
| Body kit | $0 | $0 | $0 | ||||
| Bodyside moldings | $75 | $75 | $75 | ||||
| Rear spoiler | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | ||
| Infotainment | |||||||
| Bluetooth audio streaming | $25 | $25 | $25 | ||||
| DVD-compatible player | $0 | $0 | $0 | ||||
| HD radio | $50 | $50 | $50 | ||||
| Media drive | $15 | $15 | $15 | ||||
| Navigation system | $600 | $600 | $600 | ||||
| SD Card slot | $25 | $25 | $25 | ||||
| Traffic + travel information | $25 | $25 | $25 | ||||
| Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors | |||||||
| Analog clock | $25 | $25 | $25 | ||||
| Auto-dimming driver-side mirror | $75 | $75 | $75 | $75 | |||
| Chronometer | $100 | ||||||
| Cornering lights | $50 | $50 | $50 | ||||
| Fog light, rear | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |||
| Headlight washers | $50 | $50 | |||||
| Interior ambient lighting | $150 | $150 | $150 | ||||
| Mirror tilt-down in reverse | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | |||
| Power-folding mirrors | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | |||
| Steering-linked fog lights | $50 | $50 | |||||
| Xenon HID headlights | $500 | $500 | |||||
| Seats and Interior Trim | |||||||
| Aluminum trim | $100 | ||||||
| Door sill trim plates | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |||
| Folding second row seats | $300 | $300 | $300 | $300 | $300 | $300 | |
| Leather door panel trim | $250 | $250 | $250 | $250 | |||
| Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | |||
| Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | |||
| Memory system, driver seat | $200 | $200 | $200 | ||||
| Metal pedals | $75 | $75 | $75 | ||||
| Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||||
| Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||||
| Power seatback bolsters, driver seat | $100 | ||||||
| Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat | $100 | ||||||
| Power-folding headrests, second row seats | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | |||
| Synthetic suede inserts in seating surfaces | $450 | $450 | $450 | ||||
| Wood trim | $300 | $300 | $300 | ||||
| Suspension, Wheels, and Tires | |||||||
| Adaptive dampers - mechanical | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||||
| Sport suspension (upgrade) | $0 | $0 | $0 | ||||
| Transmission | |||||||
| Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls | $100 | $100 | |||||
| Total Value of Features | $2,690 | $3,865 | $2,915 | $3,615 | $4,315 | $4,315 | $4,415 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | $0 | $1,175 | $225 | $925 | $1,625 | $1,625 | $1,725 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | 0 | -1,094 | -210 | -863 | -1,557 | -1,557 | -1,653 |
Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz C-Class vs. Volkswagen Passat
| Model Year | 2008 | 2014 |
| Model | C-Class | Passat |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Wheelbase | 108.7 in | 110.4 in |
| Length | 182.3 in | 191.6 in |
| Width | 69.7 in | 72.2 in |
| Height | 56.3 in | 58.5 in |
| Curb Weight | 3,528 lb. | 3,167 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 17.4 gal. | 18.5 gal. |
| Row 1 Headroom | 37.1 in | 38.3 in |
| Row 1 Shoulder Room | 54.7 in | 56.9 in |
| Row 1 Hip Room | 52.3 in | 0.0 in |
| Row 1 Legroom | 41.7 in | 42.4 in |
| Row 2 Headroom | 36.9 in | 37.8 in |
| Row 2 Shoulder Room | 55.1 in | 57.0 in |
| Row 2 Hip Room | 54.9 in | 0.0 in |
| Row 2 Legroom | 33.4 in | 39.1 in |
| Cargo Volume | 12.4 ft3 | 15.9 ft3 |
Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C300 Sport Sedan
| Premium II Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench | 100 | No |
| Folding second row seats | 300 | Yes |
| Xenon HID headlights | 500 | No |
| Sunshade, rear, power | 225 | No |
| Rear seat pass-through | 100 | Yes |
| Headlight washers | 50 | No |
| Steering-linked fog lights | 50 | No |
| Heated front seats | 200 | Yes |
| Universal garage door opener | 100 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | 150 | Yes |
| Rain-sensing wipers | 175 | No |
| Satellite radio | 200 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming driver-side mirror | 75 | No |
| Power-folding mirrors | 50 | No |
| Total Requested | 1050 | 46% |
| Total Not Requested | 1225 | 54% |
Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C300 Luxury Sedan
| Premium II Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench | 100 | No |
| Folding second row seats | 300 | Yes |
| Xenon HID headlights | 500 | No |
| Sunshade, rear, power | 225 | No |
| Rear seat pass-through | 100 | Yes |
| Headlight washers | 50 | No |
| Steering-linked fog lights | 50 | No |
| Heated front seats | 200 | Yes |
| Universal garage door opener | 100 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | 150 | Yes |
| Rain-sensing wipers | 175 | No |
| Satellite radio | 200 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming driver-side mirror | 75 | No |
| Power-folding mirrors | 50 | No |
| Total Requested | 1050 | 46% |
| Total Not Requested | 1225 | 54% |
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