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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: $35,499

Volkswagen Passat 2.0T   
Difference: $6,986

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,519

Volkswagen Passat 2.0T   
Difference: $7,054

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20102010201020072007
ModelC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassPassatPassat
TrimC300 Sport SedanC350 Sport SedanC63 AMG2.0T3.6 VR6
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $33,600 $39,750 $57,350 $24,180 $30,180
Base Invoice $31,248 $36,968 $53,336 $22,461 $27,997
Premium 2 Package 3,700 1,400 1,400    
Universal Media Interface 1,290 1,290 1,290    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720 720 720    
Rear side airbags 410 410 410 350 350
Rear spoiler 300     479 479
Leather seating surfaces 1,590 1,590      
Seating Package     3,030    
Wood trim     0    
Sport Package       5,450 4,030
Navigation system       1,800 1,800
Body kit       1,650 1,650
Xenon HID headlights       950 950
iPod integration       0 0
Premium 2 Package 3,441 1,302 1,302    
Universal Media Interface 1,200 1,200 1,200    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 670 670 670    
Rear side airbags 381 381 381 310 310
Rear spoiler 279     310 310
Leather seating surfaces 1,479 1,479      
Seating Package     2,818    
Wood trim     0    
Sport Package       4,980 3,681
Navigation system       1,589 1,589
Body kit       1,390 1,390
Xenon HID headlights       839 839
iPod integration       0 0
Options (change) 8,010 5,410 6,850 10,679 9,259
Options (change) 7,450 5,032 6,371 9,418 8,119
Destination 875 875 875 640 640
Gas Tax 0 0 2,100 0 0
Total Price $42,485 $46,035 $67,175 $35,499 $40,079
Total Invoice $39,573 $42,875 $62,682 $32,519 $36,756

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Passat 2.0T
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $6,471
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,574
Model Year20102010201020072007
ModelC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassPassatPassat
TrimC300 Sport SedanC350 Sport SedanC63 AMG2.0T3.6 VR6
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine228hp V6268hp V6451hp V8200hp I4280hp V6
TransmissionM6T7T7M6T6
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)100, 8100, 8100, 880, 880, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17225/45-17235/40-18235/40-18235/40-18
Total Price$42,485$46,035$67,175$35,499$40,079
Adjustments for Features-515-1,765-3,4150-1,240
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$41,970$44,270$63,760$35,499$38,839
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,300$21,790$0$3,340
Total Invoice$39,573$42,875$62,682$32,519$36,756
Adjustments for Features-480-1,644-3,1870-1,137
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$39,093$41,231$59,495$32,519$35,619
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,138$20,402$0$3,100

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

Model Year20102010201020072007
ModelC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassPassatPassat
TrimC300 Sport SedanC350 Sport SedanC63 AMG2.0T3.6 VR6
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  
FWD   $0$0
Accessories 
Remote window/roof operation$15$15$15  
Sunshade, rear    $125
Sunshade, rear, power$225$225$225  
Sunshades, second row    $125
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual   $250$250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350$350  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0$0  
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75  
Cargo Management 
Cargo net    $40
Overhead sunglass holder   $25$25
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings   $75$75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25$25  
Infotainment 
Aux input$50$50$50  
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100$100  
Traffic information$25$25$25  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75$75  
Chronometer  $100  
Fog light, rear$100$100$100  
Headlight washers$50$50$50  
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25$25  
Steering-linked fog lights$50$50$50  
Steering-linked headlights   $150$150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100  $100$100
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50$50   
Memory system, passenger seat  $150  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $150$150$150
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat  $100  
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat  $100  
Power-folding headrests, second row seats$50$50$50  
Upholstered instrument panel, leather  $1000  
Wood trim $300$300  
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100$100$100
Total Value of Features$1,515$2,765$4,415$1,000$2,240
Value of Feature Adjustments$515$1,765$3,415$0$1,240
Value of Feature Adjustments-480-1,644-3,1870-1,137

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See a complete comparison of Mercedes-Benz C-Class vs. Volkswagen Passat features.

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

Model Year20102007
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.3,306 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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See a complete comparison of Mercedes-Benz C-Class vs. Volkswagen Passat specs.

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

Premium 2 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 lights50No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers175Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Compass0Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Total Requested202576%
Total Not Requested62524%
Universal Media Interface
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Traffic information25No
iPod integration100Yes
Total Requested70097%
Total Not Requested253%

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 headlights500Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Rear seat pass-through100Yes
Headlight washers50No
Steering-linked fog lights50No
Total Requested90068%
Total Not Requested42532%
Universal Media Interface
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Traffic information25No
iPod integration100Yes
Total Requested70097%
Total Not Requested253%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C63 AMG

Premium 2 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Headlight washers50No
Steering-linked fog lights50No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Total Requested70062%
Total Not Requested42538%
Universal Media Interface
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Traffic information25No
iPod integration100Yes
Total Requested70097%
Total Not Requested253%
Seating Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Upholstered instrument panel, leather1000No
Total Requested110042%
Total Not Requested150058%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Passat 2.0T

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, remote200No
Total Requested60075%
Total Not Requested20025%
Xenon HID headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Total Requested50077%
Total Not Requested15023%
Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Aluminum trim100No
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100Yes
Front sport buckets100Yes
235/40WR18 tires400No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Automatic headlights125Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Wood trim300No
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Satellite radio200Yes
Heated windshield washer nozzles15Yes
Total Requested476582%
Total Not Requested102518%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Passat 3.6 VR6

Xenon HID headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Total Requested50077%
Total Not Requested15023%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, remote-125No
Total Requested600126%
Total Not Requested-125-26%
Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshade, rear125Yes
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Aluminum trim100No
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100Yes
Front sport buckets100Yes
235/40WR18 tires400No
Sunshades, second row125No
Cargo net40No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Automatic headlights125Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Wood trim300No
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated windshield washer nozzles15Yes
Total Requested379079%
Total Not Requested99021%

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