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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: $32,414

Volkswagen Passat Komfort   
Difference: $7,331

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,930

Volkswagen Passat Komfort   
Difference: $7,093

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20102010201020102010
ModelC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassPassat
TrimC300 Sport SedanC300 Luxury SedanC350 Sport SedanC63 AMGKomfort
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $33,600 $35,300 $39,750 $57,350 $27,195
Base Invoice $31,248 $32,829 $36,968 $53,336 $25,412
Multimedia Package 2,650 2,650 2,650    
Satellite radio 450 450      
Rear spoiler 300       479
Rear side airbags 410 410 410 410 350
Heated front seats 740 740      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720 720 720 720  
Premium 2 Package     1,400    
Universal Media Interface       1,290  
Wood trim       0  
Navigation system         1,990
Body kit         1,650
Multimedia Package 2,464 2,464 2,464    
Satellite radio 418 418      
Rear spoiler 279       310
Rear side airbags 381 381 381 381 310
Heated front seats 688 688      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 670 670 670 670  
Premium 2 Package     1,302    
Universal Media Interface       1,200  
Wood trim       0  
Navigation system         1,758
Body kit         1,390
Options (change) 5,270 4,970 5,180 2,420 4,469
Options (change) 4,900 4,621 4,817 2,251 3,768
Destination 875 875 875 875 750
Gas Tax 0 0 0 2,100 0
Total Price $39,745 $41,145 $45,805 $62,745 $32,414
Total Invoice $37,023 $38,325 $42,660 $58,562 $29,930

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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: $7,741
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,472
Model Year20102010201020102010
ModelC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassPassat
TrimC300 Sport SedanC300 Luxury SedanC350 Sport SedanC63 AMGKomfort
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine228hp V6228hp V6268hp V6451hp V8200hp I4
TransmissionM6T7T7T7S6
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)100, 8100, 8100, 8100, 880, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17225/45-17225/45-17235/40-18235/45-17
Total Price$39,745$41,145$45,805$62,745$32,414
Adjustments for Features0-975-3,400-2,360-410
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$39,745$40,170$42,405$60,385$32,004
Cost Above Minimum$0$425$2,660$20,640$0
Total Invoice$37,023$38,325$42,660$58,562$29,930
Adjustments for Features0-908-3,167-2,203-379
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$37,023$37,417$39,493$56,359$29,551
Cost Above Minimum$0$394$2,470$19,336$0

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

Model Year20102010201020102010
ModelC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassPassat
TrimC300 Sport SedanC300 Luxury SedanC350 Sport SedanC63 AMGKomfort
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150    
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1200$1200$1200 
6-speed automated manual    $1100
RWD$0$0$0$0 
FWD    $0
Accessories 
Remote window/roof operation$15$15$15$15 
Sunshade, rear    $125
Sunshade, rear, power  $225  
Sunshades, second row    $125
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250 $250$250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power  $350  
Universal garage door opener  $100$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0$0$0 
Full-size spare tire    $225
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75$75 
Temporary spare tire$150$150$150$150 
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder    $25
Rear seat pass-through  $100$100$100
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100$100$100 
Automatic climate control, front$200$200$200$200 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125$125$125 
Intermittent wipers$0$0   
Rain-sensing wipers  $175$175 
Variable intermittent wipers    $75
Exterior 
Body kit$0 $0$0$0
Bodyside moldings    $75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25$25$25 
Rear spoiler$200 $200$200$200
Infotainment 
CD changer, in-dash$325$325$325  
CD player   $125$125
DVD-compatible player$0$0$0 $0
iPod integration$100$100$100$100 
Media drive$15$15$15 $15
SD Card slot$25$25$25 $25
Traffic information   $25 
USB port    $25
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100$100  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75$75 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror  $150$150 
Chronometer   $100 
Compass  $0$0$0
Fog light, rear$100$100$100$100 
Headlight washers  $50  
Interior ambient lighting    $150
Mirror tilt-down in reverse  $25$25 
Steering-linked fog lights  $50  
Xenon HID headlights  $500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100    
Door sill trim plates$100$100$100$100 
Folding second row seats  $300$300$300
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat    $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50$50   
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50$50$50 $50
Memory system, driver seat  $200  
Metal pedals$75 $75$75 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $150$150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat   $150 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100$100$100 
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat   $100 
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat   $100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100$100 
Power-folding headrests, second row seats$50$50$50$50 
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$2,880$3,855$6,280$5,240$3,290
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$975$3,400$2,360$410
Value of Feature Adjustments0-908-3,167-2,203-379

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

Model Year20102010
ModelC-ClassPassat
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase108.7 in106.7 in
Length182.3 in188.2 in
Width69.7 in71.7 in
Height56.3 in58.0 in
Curb Weight3,528 lb.3,345 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.4 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.1 in38.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.7 in55.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room52.3 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.7 in41.4 in
Row 2 Headroom36.9 in37.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.1 in54.6 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.9 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom33.4 in37.7 in
Cargo Volume12.4 ft314.2 ft3

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

Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
Media drive, large15Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
DVD-compatible player0Yes
iPod integration100Yes
SD Card slot25Yes
Total Requested74069%
Total Not Requested32531%

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

Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
Media drive, large15Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
DVD-compatible player0Yes
iPod integration100Yes
SD Card slot25Yes
Total Requested74069%
Total Not Requested32531%

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

Premium 2 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
Folding second row seats300Yes
Xenon HID headlights500No
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Rear seat pass-through100Yes
Headlight washers50No
Steering-linked fog lights50No
Total Requested40030%
Total Not Requested92570%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
Media drive, large15Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
DVD-compatible player0Yes
iPod integration100Yes
SD Card slot25Yes
Total Requested74069%
Total Not Requested32531%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C63 AMG

Universal Media Interface
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Traffic information25No
iPod integration100Yes
Total Requested70097%
Total Not Requested253%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Passat Komfort

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
USB port25Yes
SD Card slot25Yes
Total Requested665100%
Total Not Requested00%

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