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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: $31,040 Volkswagen Passat 2.5L SEL Premium | |||||||
| Difference: $13,525 | |||||||
Lowest Total Invoice: $29,740 Volkswagen Passat 2.5L SEL Premium | |||||||
| Difference: $11,767 | |||||||
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| Model Year | 2010 | 2010 | 2010 | 2010 | 2012 | 2012 | 2012 |
| Model | C-Class | C-Class | C-Class | C-Class | Passat | Passat | Passat |
| Trim | C300 Sport Sedan | C300 Luxury Sedan | C350 Sport Sedan | C63 AMG | 2.5L 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 | $33,600 | $35,300 | $39,750 | $57,350 | $29,895 | $32,195 | $32,950 |
| Base Invoice | $31,248 | $32,829 | $36,968 | $53,336 | $28,670 | $30,876 | $31,600 |
| Premium 2 Package | 3,700 | 3,700 | |||||
| Multimedia Package | 2,650 | 2,650 | 2,650 | ||||
| Metallic paint (extra cost) | 720 | 720 | 720 | 720 | |||
| Rear spoiler | 300 | 375 | 375 | 375 | |||
| Proximity key | 1,130 | 1,130 | 1,130 | 1,130 | |||
| Leather seating surfaces | 1,590 | 1,590 | 1,590 | ||||
| Universal Media Interface | 1,290 | ||||||
| Wood trim | 0 | ||||||
| Premium 2 Package | 3,441 | 3,441 | |||||
| Multimedia Package | 2,464 | 2,464 | 2,464 | ||||
| Metallic paint (extra cost) | 670 | 670 | 670 | 670 | |||
| Rear spoiler | 279 | 300 | 300 | 300 | |||
| Proximity key | 1,051 | 1,051 | 1,051 | 1,051 | |||
| Leather seating surfaces | 1,479 | 1,479 | 1,479 | ||||
| Universal Media Interface | 1,200 | ||||||
| Wood trim | 0 | ||||||
| Options (change) | 10,090 | 9,790 | 6,090 | 3,140 | 375 | 375 | 375 |
| Options (change) | 9,384 | 9,105 | 5,664 | 2,921 | 300 | 300 | 300 |
| Destination | 875 | 875 | 875 | 875 | 770 | 770 | 770 |
| Gas Tax | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2,100 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Total Price | $44,565 | $45,965 | $46,715 | $63,465 | $31,040 | $33,340 | $34,095 |
| Total Invoice | $41,507 | $42,809 | $43,507 | $59,232 | $29,740 | $31,946 | $32,670 |
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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mercedes-Benz C-Class vs. Volkswagen Passat
| Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Passat 2.5L SEL Premium | |||||||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $12,535 | |||||||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $10,845 | |||||||
| Model Year | 2010 | 2010 | 2010 | 2010 | 2012 | 2012 | 2012 |
| Model | C-Class | C-Class | C-Class | C-Class | Passat | Passat | Passat |
| Trim | C300 Sport Sedan | C300 Luxury Sedan | C350 Sport Sedan | C63 AMG | 2.5L 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 I5 | 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 | 215/55-17 | 235/45-18 | 235/45-18 |
| Total Price | $44,565 | $45,965 | $46,715 | $63,465 | $31,040 | $33,340 | $34,095 |
| Adjustments for Features | -990 | -1,965 | -1,015 | -50 | 0 | 0 | -100 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Price | $43,575 | $44,000 | $45,700 | $63,415 | $31,040 | $33,340 | $33,995 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $425 | $2,125 | $19,840 | $0 | $2,300 | $2,955 |
| Total Invoice | $41,507 | $42,809 | $43,507 | $59,232 | $29,740 | $31,946 | $32,670 |
| Adjustments for Features | -922 | -1,830 | -945 | -47 | 0 | 0 | -96 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice | $40,585 | $40,979 | $42,562 | $59,185 | $29,740 | $31,946 | $32,574 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $394 | $1,977 | $18,600 | $0 | $2,206 | $2,834 |
Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz C-Class vs. Volkswagen Passat
| Model Year | 2010 | 2010 | 2010 | 2010 | 2012 | 2012 | 2012 |
| Model | C-Class | C-Class | C-Class | C-Class | Passat | Passat | Passat |
| Trim | C300 Sport Sedan | C300 Luxury Sedan | C350 Sport Sedan | C63 AMG | 2.5L 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 | |||||||
| Remote start | $150 | $150 | $150 | ||||
| Remote window/roof operation | $15 | $15 | $15 | $15 | |||
| Sunshade, rear, power | $225 | $225 | |||||
| Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual | $250 | $250 | $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 | $0 | |||
| Knee airbag, driver | $75 | $75 | $75 | $75 | |||
| 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 | |||
| Rear air vents | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |||
| Variable intermittent wipers | $75 | $75 | $75 | ||||
| Exterior | |||||||
| Body kit | $0 | $0 | $0 | ||||
| Bodyside moldings | $75 | $75 | $75 | ||||
| Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | |||
| Rear spoiler | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | |
| Infotainment | |||||||
| Bluetooth audio streaming | $25 | $25 | $25 | ||||
| CD changer, in-dash | $325 | $325 | $325 | ||||
| CD player | $125 | $125 | $125 | $125 | |||
| DVD-compatible player | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | |
| HD radio | $50 | $50 | $50 | ||||
| Media drive | $15 | $15 | $15 | $15 | $15 | $15 | |
| SD Card slot | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | |
| Traffic information | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | |||
| Voice control for nav and audio | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors | |||||||
| Analog clock | $25 | $25 | $25 | ||||
| Auto-dimming driver-side mirror | $75 | $75 | $75 | $75 | |||
| Chronometer | $100 | ||||||
| Compass | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | |||
| 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 | |||
| 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 | ||||
| Leather seating surfaces | $900 | $900 | $900 | $900 | $900 | $900 | |
| Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | $50 | $50 | $50 | ||||
| Memory system, driver seat | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | |
| Metal pedals | $75 | $75 | $75 | ||||
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat | $150 | $150 | $150 | $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 tilt adjuster, driver seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |||
| Power-folding headrests, second row seats | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | |||
| Synthetic leather seating surfaces | $0 | ||||||
| Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces | $0 | $0 | $0 | ||||
| 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 | $5,155 | $6,130 | $5,180 | $4,215 | $4,165 | $4,165 | $4,265 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | $990 | $1,965 | $1,015 | $50 | $0 | $0 | $100 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | -922 | -1,830 | -945 | -47 | 0 | 0 | -96 |
Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz C-Class vs. Volkswagen Passat
| Model Year | 2010 | 2012 |
| 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 2 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 |
| Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power | 100 | No |
| Memory system, driver seat | 200 | Yes |
| Heated front seats | 200 | Yes |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat | 100 | No |
| 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 |
| Compass | 0 | No |
| Mirror tilt-down in reverse | 25 | No |
| Total Requested | 1250 | 47% |
| Total Not Requested | 1400 | 53% |
| Multimedia Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | Yes |
| Traffic information | 25 | Yes |
| Media drive, large | 15 | Yes |
| CD changer, in-dash | 200 | No |
| DVD-compatible player | 0 | Yes |
| iPod integration | 100 | Yes |
| SD Card slot | 25 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 865 | 81% |
| Total Not Requested | 200 | 19% |
Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C300 Luxury Sedan
| Premium 2 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 |
| Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power | 100 | No |
| Memory system, driver seat | 200 | Yes |
| Heated front seats | 200 | Yes |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat | 100 | No |
| 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 |
| Compass | 0 | No |
| Mirror tilt-down in reverse | 25 | No |
| Total Requested | 1250 | 47% |
| Total Not Requested | 1400 | 53% |
| Multimedia Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | Yes |
| Traffic information | 25 | Yes |
| Media drive, large | 15 | Yes |
| CD changer, in-dash | 200 | No |
| DVD-compatible player | 0 | Yes |
| iPod integration | 100 | Yes |
| SD Card slot | 25 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 865 | 81% |
| Total Not Requested | 200 | 19% |
Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C350 Sport Sedan
| Multimedia Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | Yes |
| Traffic information | 25 | Yes |
| Media drive, large | 15 | Yes |
| CD changer, in-dash | 200 | No |
| DVD-compatible player | 0 | Yes |
| iPod integration | 100 | Yes |
| SD Card slot | 25 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 865 | 81% |
| Total Not Requested | 200 | 19% |
Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C63 AMG
| Universal Media Interface | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| Traffic information | 25 | Yes |
| iPod integration | 100 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 725 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
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