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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: $34,920

Volkswagen Passat 1.8T SEL   
Difference: $6,490

Lowest Total Invoice: $33,192

Volkswagen Passat 1.8T SEL   
Difference: $5,378

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200820082008201620162016
ModelC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassPassatPassatPassat
TrimC300 Sport SedanC350 Sport SedanC63 AMG1.8T SEL1.8T SEL PremiumV6 SEL Premium
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $31,600 $36,900 $53,800 $30,495 $34,270 $36,835
Base Invoice $29,388 $34,317 $50,034 $29,245 $32,865 $35,325
Premium II Package 2,750 1,350 1,080      
Multimedia Package 2,950 2,950 2,950      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 710 710 710      
iPod integration 375 375 375      
Telematics service, such as OnStar 650 650 650      
Leather seating surfaces 1,550 1,550        
Wood trim     0      
Lighting Package       1,095    
Floor mats       235    
Rear spoiler       375 375 375
Body kit       1,900 1,900 1,900
Premium II Package 2,558 1,256 1,004      
Multimedia Package 2,744 2,744 2,744      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 660 660 660      
iPod integration 349 349 349      
Telematics service, such as OnStar 604 604 604      
Leather seating surfaces 1,442 1,442        
Wood trim     0      
Lighting Package       942    
Floor mats       185    
Rear spoiler       300 300 300
Body kit       1,700 1,700 1,700
Options (change) 8,985 7,585 5,765 3,605 2,275 2,275
Options (change) 8,357 7,055 5,361 3,127 2,000 2,000
Destination 825 825 875 820 820 820
Gas Tax 0 0 1,700 0 0 0
Total Price $41,410 $45,310 $62,140 $34,920 $37,365 $39,930
Total Invoice $38,570 $42,197 $57,970 $33,192 $35,685 $38,145

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Passat 1.8T SEL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $9,450
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $8,192
Model Year200820082008201620162016
ModelC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassPassatPassatPassat
TrimC300 Sport SedanC350 Sport SedanC63 AMG1.8T SEL1.8T SEL PremiumV6 SEL Premium
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine228hp V6268hp V6451hp V8170hp I4170hp I4280hp V6
TransmissionM6T7T7T6T6S6
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)450, 12450, 12450, 12400, 9400, 9400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17225/45-17235/40-18235/45-18235/45-18235/45-18
Total Price$41,410$45,310$62,140$34,920$37,365$39,930
Adjustments for Features0-1,450-1,750-2,960-4,070-4,170
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$41,410$43,860$60,390$31,960$33,295$35,760
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,450$18,980$0$1,335$3,800
Total Invoice$38,570$42,197$57,970$33,192$35,685$38,145
Adjustments for Features0-1,350-1,633-2,814-3,887-3,984
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$38,570$40,847$56,337$30,378$31,798$34,161
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,277$17,767$0$1,420$3,783

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

Model Year200820082008201620162016
ModelC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassPassatPassatPassat
TrimC300 Sport SedanC350 Sport SedanC63 AMG1.8T SEL1.8T SEL PremiumV6 SEL Premium
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150     
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1200$1200   
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1100$1100 
6-speed automated manual     $1100
RWD$0$0$0   
FWD   $0$0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control   $600$600$600
Cruise control$150$150$150   
Hands-free trunk or liftgate   $100$100$100
Proximity key   $250$250$250
Remote app   $25$25$25
Remote start    $150$150
Remote window/roof operation$15$15$15   
Sunshade, rear, power$225$225$225   
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0$0   
Automatic braking, low-speed   $200$200$200
Blind spot collision prevention    $150$150
Blind spot warning system   $200$200$200
Cross-traffic collision intervention, rear   $100$100$100
Cross-traffic warning, rear   $100$100$100
Forward collision warning   $200$200$200
Lane departure prevention, steering-based    $200$200
Lane departure warning    $200$200
Obstacle detection, front    $150$150
Obstacle detection, rear    $250$250
Rearview camera   $200$200$200
Secondary collision brake assist   $25$25$25
Vehicle health reports   $0$0$0
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat   $40  
Overhead sunglass holder   $25$25$25
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100$100   
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings   $75$75$75
Rear spoiler $200$200$200$200$200
Infotainment 
Android Auto support   $100$100$100
App support   $0$0$0
Apple CarPlay support   $100$100$100
Bluetooth audio streaming   $25$25$25
CD changer, in-dash$325$325$325   
CD player   $125$125$125
DVD-compatible player$0$0$0   
HD radio   $50$50$50
iPod integration$100$100$100   
Media drive$15$15$15   
Mirrorlink support   $0$0$0
SMS text-to-speech reader   $25$25$25
Surround sound$250$250$250   
Traffic + travel information   $25$25$25
USB port   $25$25$25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock   $25$25$25
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75$75   
Chronometer  $100   
Fog light, rear$100$100$100   
Headlight washers$50$50$50   
Interior ambient lighting   $150$150$150
LED headlights   $1000$1000$1000
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25$25   
Power-folding mirrors$50$50$50 $50$50
Xenon HID headlights$500$500$500   
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100     
Heated second row seats   $200$200$200
Leather door panel trim$250$250$250   
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50$50$50   
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50$50$50   
Memory system, driver seat   $200$200$200
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   
Wood trim $300$300   
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - mechanical$100$100    
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0$0$0   
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100  $100
Total Value of Features$2,730$4,180$4,480$5,690$6,800$6,900
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,450$1,750$2,960$4,070$4,170
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,350-1,633-2,814-3,887-3,984

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

Model Year20082016
ModelC-ClassPassat
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase108.7 in110.4 in
Length182.3 in191.6 in
Width69.7 in72.2 in
Height56.3 in58.5 in
Curb Weight3,528 lb.3,231 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.4 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.1 in38.3 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.7 in56.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room52.3 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.7 in42.4 in
Row 2 Headroom36.9 in37.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.1 in57.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.9 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom33.4 in39.1 in
Cargo Volume12.4 ft315.9 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C300 Sport Sedan

Premium II Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
Folding second row seats300Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Rear seat pass-through100Yes
Headlight washers50No
Steering-linked fog lights50Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers175Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Total Requested182580%
Total Not Requested45020%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Surround sound250No
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15No
Harman/Kardon, 450W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
SD Card slot25Yes
Total Requested72547%
Total Not Requested81553%

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

Premium II Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
Folding second row seats300Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Rear seat pass-through100Yes
Headlight washers50No
Steering-linked fog lights50Yes
Total Requested95072%
Total Not Requested37528%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Surround sound250No
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15No
Harman/Kardon, 450W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
SD Card slot25Yes
Total Requested72547%
Total Not Requested81553%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C63 AMG

Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Surround sound250No
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15No
Harman/Kardon, 450W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
SD Card slot25Yes
Total Requested72547%
Total Not Requested81553%
Premium II Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Headlight washers50No
Steering-linked fog lights50Yes
Total Requested55067%
Total Not Requested27533%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Passat 1.8T SEL

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
LED headlights1000No
LED tail lights0No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested1000100%

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