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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: $33,469 Volkswagen Passat Komfort | |||||
| Difference: $8,281 | |||||
Lowest Total Invoice: $30,904 Volkswagen Passat Komfort | |||||
| Difference: $7,985 | |||||
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| Model Year | 2011 | 2011 | 2011 | 2011 | 2009 |
| Model | C-Class | C-Class | C-Class | C-Class | Passat |
| Trim | C300 Sport Sedan | C300 Luxury Sedan | C350 Sport Sedan | C63 AMG | Komfort |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Base Price | $33,990 | $35,900 | $39,990 | $58,200 | $28,300 |
| Base Invoice | $31,611 | $33,387 | $37,191 | $54,126 | $26,436 |
| Premium 1 Package | 1,995 | 1,995 | |||
| Multimedia Package | 2,700 | 2,700 | 2,700 | ||
| Rear spoiler | 300 | 479 | |||
| Rear side airbags | 420 | 420 | 420 | 420 | 350 |
| Heated front seats | 750 | 750 | 750 | ||
| Metallic paint (extra cost) | 720 | 720 | 720 | 720 | |
| Universal Media Interface | 1,290 | ||||
| Wood trim | 0 | ||||
| Navigation system | 1,990 | ||||
| Body kit | 1,650 | ||||
| Premium 1 Package | 1,855 | 1,855 | |||
| Multimedia Package | 2,511 | 2,511 | 2,511 | ||
| Rear spoiler | 279 | 310 | |||
| Rear side airbags | 391 | 391 | 391 | 391 | 310 |
| Heated front seats | 698 | 698 | 698 | ||
| Metallic paint (extra cost) | 669 | 669 | 669 | 669 | |
| Universal Media Interface | 1,200 | ||||
| Wood trim | 0 | ||||
| Navigation system | 1,758 | ||||
| Body kit | 1,390 | ||||
| Options (change) | 6,885 | 6,585 | 4,590 | 2,430 | 4,469 |
| Options (change) | 6,403 | 6,124 | 4,269 | 2,260 | 3,768 |
| Destination | 875 | 875 | 875 | 875 | 700 |
| Gas Tax | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2,100 | 0 |
| Total Price | $41,750 | $43,360 | $45,455 | $63,605 | $33,469 |
| Total Invoice | $38,889 | $40,386 | $42,335 | $59,361 | $30,904 |
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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: $6,941 | |||||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,737 | |||||
| Model Year | 2011 | 2011 | 2011 | 2011 | 2009 |
| Model | C-Class | C-Class | C-Class | C-Class | Passat |
| Trim | C300 Sport Sedan | C300 Luxury Sedan | C350 Sport Sedan | C63 AMG | Komfort |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Engine | 228hp V6 | 228hp V6 | 268hp V6 | 451hp V8 | 200hp I4 |
| Transmission | M6 | T7 | T7 | T7 | T6 |
| Drivetrain | RWD | RWD | RWD | RWD | FWD |
| EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway) | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG |
| Audio (watts, speakers) | 100, 8 | 100, 8 | 100, 8 | 100, 8 | 80, 8 |
| Tire (rear if not all the same) | 225/45-17 | 225/45-17 | 225/45-17 | 235/40-18 | 235/45-17 |
| Total Price | $41,750 | $43,360 | $45,455 | $63,605 | $33,469 |
| Adjustments for Features | -1,340 | -2,315 | -2,590 | -2,375 | 0 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Price | $40,410 | $41,045 | $42,865 | $61,230 | $33,469 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $635 | $2,455 | $20,820 | $0 |
| Total Invoice | $38,889 | $40,386 | $42,335 | $59,361 | $30,904 |
| Adjustments for Features | -1,248 | -2,156 | -2,412 | -2,217 | 0 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice | $37,641 | $38,230 | $39,923 | $57,144 | $30,904 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $589 | $2,282 | $19,503 | $0 |
Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz C-Class vs. Volkswagen Passat
| Model Year | 2011 | 2011 | 2011 | 2011 | 2009 |
| Model | C-Class | C-Class | C-Class | C-Class | Passat |
| Trim | C300 Sport Sedan | C300 Luxury Sedan | C350 Sport Sedan | C63 AMG | Komfort |
| Body | 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 | ||||
| RWD | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | |
| FWD | $0 | ||||
| Accessories | |||||
| Remote window/roof operation | $15 | $15 | $15 | $15 | |
| Sunshade, rear | $125 | ||||
| Sunshade, rear, power | $225 | $225 | $225 | $225 | |
| Sunshades, second row | $125 | ||||
| Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual | $250 | $250 | |||
| Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power | $350 | $350 | $350 | ||
| Universal garage door opener | $100 | $100 | $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 | ||||
| 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 | |
| Rain-sensing wipers | $175 | $175 | $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 | |||||
| Bluetooth cell phone link | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| 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 | $75 | $75 | |
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | |
| Chronometer | $100 | ||||
| Fog light, rear | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Interior ambient lighting | $150 | ||||
| Mirror tilt-down in reverse | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | |
| Seats and Interior Trim | |||||
| Aluminum trim | $100 | ||||
| Door sill trim plates | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Manual height adjuster, passenger seat | $50 | ||||
| Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| Memory system, driver seat | $200 | $200 | $200 | ||
| Metal pedals | $75 | $75 | $75 | ||
| 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 | ||||
| Total Value of Features | $3,980 | $4,955 | $5,230 | $5,015 | $2,640 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | $1,340 | $2,315 | $2,590 | $2,375 | $0 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | -1,248 | -2,156 | -2,412 | -2,217 | 0 |
Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz C-Class vs. Volkswagen Passat
| Model Year | 2011 | 2009 |
| 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. | 3,345 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 | No |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat | 100 | Yes |
| Folding second row seats | 300 | Yes |
| Universal garage door opener | 100 | No |
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | 150 | No |
| Rain-sensing wipers | 175 | No |
| 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 | 700 | 38% |
| Total Not Requested | 1150 | 62% |
| 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 | Yes |
| CD changer, in-dash | 200 | No |
| DVD-compatible player | 0 | Yes |
| iPod integration | 100 | Yes |
| SD Card slot | 25 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 740 | 69% |
| Total Not Requested | 325 | 31% |
Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C300 Luxury Sedan
| Premium 1 Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power | 100 | No |
| Memory system, driver seat | 200 | No |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat | 100 | Yes |
| Folding second row seats | 300 | Yes |
| Universal garage door opener | 100 | No |
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | 150 | No |
| Rain-sensing wipers | 175 | No |
| 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 | 700 | 38% |
| Total Not Requested | 1150 | 62% |
| 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 | Yes |
| CD changer, in-dash | 200 | No |
| DVD-compatible player | 0 | Yes |
| iPod integration | 100 | Yes |
| SD Card slot | 25 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 740 | 69% |
| Total Not Requested | 325 | 31% |
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 | No |
| Traffic information | 25 | No |
| 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 | 740 | 69% |
| Total Not Requested | 325 | 31% |
Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C63 AMG
| Universal Media Interface | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| Traffic information | 25 | No |
| iPod integration | 100 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 700 | 97% |
| Total Not Requested | 25 | 3% |
Option Package Details
Volkswagen Passat Komfort
| Navigation system | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| DVD-compatible player | 0 | Yes |
| Media drive, large | 15 | Yes |
| USB port | 25 | Yes |
| SD Card slot | 25 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 665 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
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