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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: $34,920 Volkswagen Passat 1.8T SEL | |||||
| Difference: $12,600 | |||||
Lowest Total Invoice: $33,192 Volkswagen Passat 1.8T SEL | |||||
| Difference: $11,062 | |||||
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| Model Year | 2009 | 2009 | 2016 | 2016 | 2016 |
| Model | C-Class | C-Class | Passat | Passat | Passat |
| Trim | C350 Sport Sedan | C63 AMG | 1.8T SEL | 1.8T SEL Premium | V6 SEL Premium |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Base Price | $39,000 | $56,300 | $30,495 | $34,270 | $36,835 |
| Base Invoice | $36,270 | $52,359 | $29,245 | $32,865 | $35,325 |
| Premium II Package | 1,350 | 1,100 | |||
| Multimedia Package | 2,980 | 2,980 | |||
| Metallic paint (extra cost) | 720 | 720 | |||
| iPod integration | 375 | 375 | |||
| Telematics service, such as OnStar | 650 | 650 | |||
| Leather seating surfaces | 1,570 | ||||
| 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 | 1,256 | 1,023 | |||
| Multimedia Package | 2,771 | 2,771 | |||
| Metallic paint (extra cost) | 669 | 669 | |||
| iPod integration | 349 | 349 | |||
| Telematics service, such as OnStar | 604 | 604 | |||
| Leather seating surfaces | 1,460 | ||||
| Wood trim | 0 | ||||
| Lighting Package | 942 | ||||
| Floor mats | 185 | ||||
| Rear spoiler | 300 | 300 | 300 | ||
| Body kit | 1,700 | 1,700 | 1,700 | ||
| Options (change) | 7,645 | 5,825 | 3,605 | 2,275 | 2,275 |
| Options (change) | 7,109 | 5,416 | 3,127 | 2,000 | 2,000 |
| Destination | 875 | 875 | 820 | 820 | 820 |
| Gas Tax | 0 | 2,100 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Total Price | $47,520 | $65,100 | $34,920 | $37,365 | $39,930 |
| Total Invoice | $44,254 | $60,750 | $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: $13,885 | |||||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $12,296 | |||||
| Model Year | 2009 | 2009 | 2016 | 2016 | 2016 |
| Model | C-Class | C-Class | Passat | Passat | Passat |
| Trim | C350 Sport Sedan | C63 AMG | 1.8T SEL | 1.8T SEL Premium | V6 SEL Premium |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Engine | 268hp V6 | 451hp V8 | 170hp I4 | 170hp I4 | 280hp V6 |
| Transmission | T7 | T7 | T6 | T6 | S6 |
| Drivetrain | RWD | RWD | FWD | FWD | FWD |
| EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway) | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG |
| Audio (watts, speakers) | 450, 12 | 450, 12 | 400, 9 | 400, 9 | 400, 9 |
| Tire (rear if not all the same) | 225/45-17 | 235/40-18 | 235/45-18 | 235/45-18 | 235/45-18 |
| Total Price | $47,520 | $65,100 | $34,920 | $37,365 | $39,930 |
| Adjustments for Features | -650 | 0 | -1,935 | -3,045 | -3,145 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Price | $46,870 | $65,100 | $32,985 | $34,320 | $36,785 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $18,230 | $0 | $1,335 | $3,800 |
| Total Invoice | $44,254 | $60,750 | $33,192 | $35,685 | $38,145 |
| Adjustments for Features | -605 | 0 | -1,839 | -2,908 | -3,004 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice | $43,649 | $60,750 | $31,353 | $32,777 | $35,141 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $17,101 | $0 | $1,424 | $3,788 |
Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz C-Class vs. Volkswagen Passat
| Model Year | 2009 | 2009 | 2016 | 2016 | 2016 |
| Model | C-Class | C-Class | Passat | Passat | Passat |
| Trim | C350 Sport Sedan | C63 AMG | 1.8T SEL | 1.8T SEL Premium | V6 SEL Premium |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Transmission and Drivetrain | |||||
| 7-speed manually-shiftable automatic | $1200 | $1200 | |||
| 6-speed manually-shiftable automatic | $1100 | $1100 | |||
| 6-speed automated manual | $1100 | ||||
| RWD | $0 | $0 | |||
| FWD | $0 | $0 | $0 | ||
| Accessories | |||||
| Adaptive cruise control | $600 | $600 | $600 | ||
| Cruise control | $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 | |||
| Sunshade, rear, power | $225 | $225 | |||
| Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual | $250 | $250 | $250 | ||
| Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power | $350 | $350 | |||
| Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety | |||||
| Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats | $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 | |||
| Exterior | |||||
| Bodyside moldings | $75 | $75 | $75 | ||
| 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 | |||
| CD player | $125 | $125 | $125 | ||
| DVD-compatible player | $0 | $0 | |||
| HD radio | $50 | $50 | $50 | ||
| iPod integration | $100 | $100 | |||
| Media drive | $15 | $15 | |||
| Mirrorlink support | $0 | $0 | $0 | ||
| SMS text-to-speech reader | $25 | $25 | $25 | ||
| Surround sound | $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 | |||
| Chronometer | $100 | ||||
| Fog light, rear | $100 | $100 | |||
| Headlight washers | $50 | $50 | |||
| Interior ambient lighting | $150 | $150 | $150 | ||
| LED headlights | $1000 | $1000 | $1000 | ||
| Power-folding mirrors | $50 | $50 | |||
| Xenon HID headlights | $500 | $500 | |||
| Seats and Interior Trim | |||||
| Heated second row seats | $200 | $200 | $200 | ||
| Leather door panel trim | $250 | ||||
| Leather seating surfaces | $900 | $900 | $900 | $900 | |
| Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat | $50 | ||||
| Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | $50 | ||||
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat | $150 | ||||
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | $150 | ||||
| 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 | |||
| Synthetic leather seating surfaces | $0 | ||||
| Wood trim | $300 | $300 | |||
| Suspension, Wheels, and Tires | |||||
| Adaptive dampers - mechanical | $100 | ||||
| Sport suspension (upgrade) | $0 | $0 | |||
| Transmission | |||||
| Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls | $100 | $100 | |||
| Total Value of Features | $5,155 | $4,505 | $6,440 | $7,550 | $7,650 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | $650 | $0 | $1,935 | $3,045 | $3,145 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | -605 | 0 | -1,839 | -2,908 | -3,004 |
Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz C-Class vs. Volkswagen Passat
| Model Year | 2009 | 2016 |
| 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. | 3,231 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 C350 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 | Yes |
| Sunshade, rear, power | 225 | No |
| Rear seat pass-through | 100 | Yes |
| Headlight washers | 50 | No |
| Steering-linked fog lights | 50 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 950 | 72% |
| Total Not Requested | 375 | 28% |
| Multimedia Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| CD changer, in-dash | 200 | No |
| Surround sound | 250 | No |
| DVD-compatible player | 0 | No |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | Yes |
| Media drive, large | 15 | No |
| Harman/Kardon, 450W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer) | 350 | No |
| SD Card slot | 25 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 725 | 47% |
| Total Not Requested | 815 | 53% |
Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C63 AMG
| Multimedia Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| CD changer, in-dash | 200 | No |
| Surround sound | 250 | No |
| DVD-compatible player | 0 | No |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | Yes |
| Media drive, large | 15 | No |
| Harman/Kardon, 450W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer) | 350 | No |
| SD Card slot | 25 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 725 | 47% |
| Total Not Requested | 815 | 53% |
| Premium II Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Xenon HID headlights | 500 | Yes |
| Sunshade, rear, power | 225 | No |
| Headlight washers | 50 | No |
| Steering-linked fog lights | 50 | Yes |
| Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power | 100 | No |
| Memory system, driver seat | 200 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 750 | 67% |
| Total Not Requested | 375 | 33% |
Option Package Details
Volkswagen Passat 1.8T SEL
| Floor mats | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Floor mats | 75 | Yes |
| Cargo mat | 40 | No |
| Total Requested | 75 | 65% |
| Total Not Requested | 40 | 35% |
| Lighting Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| LED headlights | 1000 | No |
| LED tail lights | 0 | No |
| Total Requested | 0 | 0% |
| Total Not Requested | 1000 | 100% |
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