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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: $36,730 Volkswagen Passat 3.6 VR6 | ||||
| Difference: $7,325 | ||||
Lowest Total Invoice: $33,668 Volkswagen Passat 3.6 VR6 | ||||
| Difference: $7,365 | ||||
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| Model Year | 2011 | 2011 | 2011 | 2006 |
| Model | C-Class | C-Class | C-Class | Passat |
| Trim | C300 Sport Sedan | C350 Sport Sedan | C63 AMG | 3.6 VR6 |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Base Price | $33,990 | $39,990 | $58,200 | $29,950 |
| Base Invoice | $31,611 | $37,191 | $54,126 | $27,513 |
| Premium 1 Package | 1,995 | |||
| Lighting Package | 985 | 985 | 985 | |
| Multimedia Package | 2,700 | 2,700 | 3,350 | |
| Leather seating surfaces | 1,620 | 1,620 | ||
| Heated front seats | 750 | 750 | ||
| Rear side airbags | 420 | 420 | 420 | 350 |
| Metallic paint (extra cost) | 720 | 720 | 720 | |
| AMG Leather Package | 3,030 | |||
| Wood trim | 0 | |||
| Luxury #1 Package | 2,750 | |||
| Sport Package | 300 | |||
| Xenon HID headlights | 950 | |||
| Navigation system | 1,800 | |||
| Premium 1 Package | 1,855 | |||
| Lighting Package | 916 | 916 | 916 | |
| Multimedia Package | 2,511 | 2,511 | 3,115 | |
| Leather seating surfaces | 1,507 | 1,507 | ||
| Heated front seats | 698 | 698 | ||
| Rear side airbags | 391 | 391 | 391 | 310 |
| Metallic paint (extra cost) | 669 | 669 | 669 | |
| AMG Leather Package | 2,818 | |||
| Wood trim | 0 | |||
| Luxury #1 Package | 2,513 | |||
| Sport Package | 274 | |||
| Xenon HID headlights | 839 | |||
| Navigation system | 1,589 | |||
| Options (change) | 9,190 | 7,195 | 8,505 | 6,150 |
| Options (change) | 8,547 | 6,692 | 7,909 | 5,525 |
| Destination | 875 | 875 | 875 | 630 |
| Gas Tax | 0 | 0 | 2,100 | 0 |
| Total Price | $44,055 | $48,060 | $69,680 | $36,730 |
| Total Invoice | $41,033 | $44,758 | $65,010 | $33,668 |
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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mercedes-Benz C-Class vs. Volkswagen Passat
| Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Passat 3.6 VR6 | ||||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $7,860 | ||||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,855 | ||||
| Model Year | 2011 | 2011 | 2011 | 2006 |
| Model | C-Class | C-Class | C-Class | Passat |
| Trim | C300 Sport Sedan | C350 Sport Sedan | C63 AMG | 3.6 VR6 |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Engine | 228hp V6 | 268hp V6 | 451hp V8 | 280hp V6 |
| Transmission | M6 | T7 | T7 | T6 |
| Drivetrain | RWD | RWD | RWD | FWD |
| EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway) | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG |
| Audio (watts, speakers) | 100, 8 | 100, 8 | 450, 12 | 80, 8 |
| Tire (rear if not all the same) | 225/45-17 | 225/45-17 | 235/40-18 | 235/45-17 |
| Total Price | $44,055 | $48,060 | $69,680 | $36,730 |
| Adjustments for Features | 0 | -1,450 | -3,375 | -535 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Price | $44,055 | $46,610 | $66,305 | $36,195 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $2,555 | $22,250 | $0 |
| Total Invoice | $41,033 | $44,758 | $65,010 | $33,668 |
| Adjustments for Features | 0 | -1,350 | -3,149 | -490 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice | $41,033 | $43,408 | $61,861 | $33,178 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $2,375 | $20,828 | $0 |
Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz C-Class vs. Volkswagen Passat
| Model Year | 2011 | 2011 | 2011 | 2006 |
| Model | C-Class | C-Class | C-Class | Passat |
| Trim | C300 Sport Sedan | C350 Sport Sedan | C63 AMG | 3.6 VR6 |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Transmission and Drivetrain | ||||
| 6-speed manual | $150 | |||
| 7-speed manually-shiftable automatic | $1200 | $1200 | ||
| 6-speed manually-shiftable automatic | $1100 | |||
| RWD | $0 | $0 | $0 | |
| FWD | $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 | |||
| Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power | $350 | $350 | $350 | |
| Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety | ||||
| Knee airbag, driver | $75 | $75 | $75 | |
| Cargo Management | ||||
| Air-conditioned storage compartment | $50 | |||
| Cargo net | $40 | |||
| Overhead sunglass holder | $25 | |||
| Exterior | ||||
| Body kit | $0 | $0 | $0 | |
| Bodyside moldings | $75 | |||
| Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) | $25 | $25 | $25 | |
| Rear spoiler | $200 | $200 | ||
| Infotainment | ||||
| Aux input | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| Bluetooth cell phone link | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| CD changer, in-dash | $325 | $325 | $325 | |
| CD changer, remote | $200 | |||
| CD player | $125 | |||
| DVD-compatible player | $0 | $0 | $0 | |
| iPod integration | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Media drive | $15 | $15 | $15 | |
| Surround sound | $250 | |||
| Traffic information | $25 | |||
| Voice control for nav and audio | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors | ||||
| Auto-dimming driver-side mirror | $75 | $75 | $75 | |
| Chronometer | $100 | |||
| Fog light, rear | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Mirror tilt-down in reverse | $25 | $25 | $25 | |
| Steering-linked fog lights | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| Steering-linked headlights | $150 | |||
| Seats and Interior Trim | ||||
| Aluminum trim | $100 | $100 | ||
| Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | $50 | $50 | ||
| Memory system, passenger seat | $150 | |||
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | $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 | |||
| Total Value of Features | $1,980 | $3,430 | $5,355 | $2,515 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | $0 | $1,450 | $3,375 | $535 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | 0 | -1,350 | -3,149 | -490 |
Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz C-Class vs. Volkswagen Passat
| Model Year | 2011 | 2006 |
| Model | C-Class | Passat |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Wheelbase | 108.7 in | 106.7 in |
| Length | 182.3 in | 188.2 in |
| Width | 69.7 in | 71.7 in |
| Height | 56.3 in | 58.0 in |
| Curb Weight | 3,528 lb. | 3,306 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 17.4 gal. | 18.5 gal. |
| Row 1 Headroom | 37.1 in | 38.4 in |
| Row 1 Shoulder Room | 54.7 in | 55.7 in |
| Row 1 Hip Room | 52.3 in | 0.0 in |
| Row 1 Legroom | 41.7 in | 41.4 in |
| Row 2 Headroom | 36.9 in | 37.8 in |
| Row 2 Shoulder Room | 55.1 in | 54.6 in |
| Row 2 Hip Room | 54.9 in | 0.0 in |
| Row 2 Legroom | 33.4 in | 37.7 in |
| Cargo Volume | 12.4 ft3 | 14.2 ft3 |
Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C300 Sport Sedan
| Premium 1 Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power | 100 | No |
| Memory system, driver seat | 200 | Yes |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat | 100 | Yes |
| Folding second row seats | 300 | Yes |
| Universal garage door opener | 100 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | 150 | Yes |
| Rain-sensing wipers | 100 | Yes |
| Sunshade, rear, power | 225 | No |
| Rear seat pass-through | 100 | Yes |
| Satellite radio | 200 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming driver-side mirror | 75 | No |
| Compass | 0 | Yes |
| Mirror tilt-down in reverse | 25 | No |
| Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench | 100 | No |
| Total Requested | 1250 | 70% |
| Total Not Requested | 525 | 30% |
| Lighting Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Xenon HID headlights | 500 | Yes |
| Headlight washers | 50 | Yes |
| Steering-linked fog lights | 50 | No |
| Total Requested | 550 | 92% |
| Total Not Requested | 50 | 8% |
| Multimedia Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | No |
| Traffic information | 25 | No |
| Media drive, large | 15 | No |
| DVD-compatible player | 0 | No |
| iPod integration | 100 | No |
| SD Card slot | 25 | No |
| CD changer, in-dash | 200 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 800 | 75% |
| Total Not Requested | 265 | 25% |
Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C350 Sport Sedan
| Lighting Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Xenon HID headlights | 500 | Yes |
| Headlight washers | 50 | Yes |
| Steering-linked fog lights | 50 | No |
| Total Requested | 550 | 92% |
| Total Not Requested | 50 | 8% |
| Multimedia Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | No |
| Traffic information | 25 | No |
| Media drive, large | 15 | No |
| DVD-compatible player | 0 | No |
| iPod integration | 100 | No |
| SD Card slot | 25 | No |
| CD changer, in-dash | 200 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 800 | 75% |
| Total Not Requested | 265 | 25% |
Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C63 AMG
| Lighting Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Xenon HID headlights | 500 | Yes |
| Headlight washers | 50 | Yes |
| Steering-linked fog lights | 50 | No |
| Total Requested | 550 | 92% |
| Total Not Requested | 50 | 8% |
| AMG Leather Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Upgraded leather upholstery | 0 | No |
| Leather seating surfaces | 900 | Yes |
| Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power | 100 | No |
| Memory system, driver seat | 200 | Yes |
| Memory system, passenger seat | 150 | No |
| Upholstered door panels, leather | 250 | No |
| Upholstered instrument panel, leather | 1000 | No |
| Total Requested | 1100 | 42% |
| Total Not Requested | 1500 | 58% |
| Multimedia Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Surround sound | 250 | No |
| Harman/Kardon, 450W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer) | 350 | No |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | No |
| Traffic information | 25 | No |
| Media drive, large | 15 | No |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| DVD-compatible player | 0 | No |
| iPod integration | 100 | No |
| SD Card slot | 25 | No |
| CD changer, in-dash | 200 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 800 | 48% |
| Total Not Requested | 865 | 52% |
Option Package Details
Volkswagen Passat 3.6 VR6
| Xenon HID headlights | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Xenon HID headlights | 500 | Yes |
| Steering-linked headlights | 150 | No |
| Headlight washers | 50 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 550 | 79% |
| Total Not Requested | 150 | 21% |
| Navigation system | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| CD changer, remote | -125 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 475 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
| Luxury #1 Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Wood trim | 300 | No |
| Automatic climate control, front | 200 | Yes |
| Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat | 100 | Yes |
| Power height adjuster, driver seat | 50 | Yes |
| Power tilt adjuster, driver seat | 100 | Yes |
| Power recliner, passenger seat | 100 | Yes |
| Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat | 100 | Yes |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | 100 | Yes |
| Universal garage door opener | 100 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | 150 | Yes |
| Rain-sensing wipers | 100 | Yes |
| Automatic headlights | 125 | Yes |
| Fog lights | 125 | Yes |
| Sunshades, second row | 125 | No |
| Sunshade, rear | 125 | Yes |
| Memory system, driver seat | 200 | Yes |
| Power height adjuster, passenger seat | 50 | Yes |
| Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat | 100 | Yes |
| Dual-zone climate control | 125 | Yes |
| Cargo net | 40 | No |
| Perimeter approach lighting | 25 | No |
| Heated windshield washer nozzles | 15 | Yes |
| Heated front seats | 200 | Yes |
| Leather-wrapped steering wheel | 150 | Yes |
| Leather seating surfaces | 900 | Yes |
| Audio controls on steering wheel | 125 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 3340 | 87% |
| Total Not Requested | 490 | 13% |
| Sport Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Sport suspension (upgrade) | 250 | Yes |
| Front sport buckets | 100 | Yes |
| Aluminum trim | 100 | No |
| Total Requested | 350 | 78% |
| Total Not Requested | 100 | 22% |
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