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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: $35,260 Volkswagen Passat 1.8T SEL Premium | ||||||
| Difference: $10,650 | ||||||
Lowest Total Invoice: $33,606 Volkswagen Passat 1.8T SEL Premium | ||||||
| Difference: $9,152 | ||||||
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| Model Year | 2011 | 2011 | 2011 | 2015 | 2015 | 2015 |
| Model | C-Class | C-Class | C-Class | Passat | Passat | Passat |
| Trim | C300 Sport Sedan | C350 Sport Sedan | C63 AMG | 1.8T SEL Premium | TDI SEL Premium | V6 SEL Premium |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Base Price | $33,990 | $39,990 | $58,200 | $31,790 | $33,925 | $35,995 |
| Base Invoice | $31,611 | $37,191 | $54,126 | $30,486 | $32,534 | $34,519 |
| Premium 1 Package | 1,995 | |||||
| Multimedia Package | 2,700 | 2,700 | 3,350 | |||
| Metallic paint (extra cost) | 720 | 720 | 720 | |||
| Rear spoiler | 300 | 375 | 375 | 375 | ||
| Illuminated door sill trim plates | 700 | 700 | 375 | 375 | 375 | |
| Rearview camera | 460 | 460 | 460 | |||
| Heated front seats | 750 | 750 | ||||
| Telematics service, such as OnStar | 660 | 660 | 660 | |||
| Proximity key | 1,140 | 1,140 | 1,140 | |||
| Leather seating surfaces | 1,620 | 1,620 | ||||
| Wood trim | 0 | |||||
| Body kit | 1,900 | 1,900 | 1,900 | |||
| Premium 1 Package | 1,855 | |||||
| Multimedia Package | 2,511 | 2,511 | 3,115 | |||
| Metallic paint (extra cost) | 669 | 669 | 669 | |||
| Rear spoiler | 279 | 300 | 300 | 300 | ||
| Illuminated door sill trim plates | 651 | 651 | 300 | 300 | 300 | |
| Rearview camera | 428 | 428 | 428 | |||
| Heated front seats | 698 | 698 | ||||
| Telematics service, such as OnStar | 614 | 614 | 614 | |||
| Proximity key | 1,060 | 1,060 | 1,060 | |||
| Leather seating surfaces | 1,507 | 1,507 | ||||
| Wood trim | 0 | |||||
| Body kit | 1,700 | 1,700 | 1,700 | |||
| Options (change) | 11,045 | 8,750 | 6,330 | 2,650 | 2,650 | 2,650 |
| Options (change) | 10,272 | 8,138 | 5,886 | 2,300 | 2,300 | 2,300 |
| Destination | 875 | 875 | 875 | 820 | 820 | 820 |
| Gas Tax | 0 | 0 | 2,100 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Total Price | $45,910 | $49,615 | $67,505 | $35,260 | $37,395 | $39,465 |
| Total Invoice | $42,758 | $46,204 | $62,987 | $33,606 | $35,654 | $37,639 |
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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mercedes-Benz C-Class vs. Volkswagen Passat
| Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Passat 1.8T SEL Premium | ||||||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $11,260 | ||||||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $9,733 | ||||||
| Model Year | 2011 | 2011 | 2011 | 2015 | 2015 | 2015 |
| Model | C-Class | C-Class | C-Class | Passat | Passat | Passat |
| Trim | C300 Sport Sedan | C350 Sport Sedan | C63 AMG | 1.8T SEL Premium | TDI SEL Premium | V6 SEL Premium |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Engine | 228hp V6 | 268hp V6 | 451hp V8 | 170hp I4 | 150hp I4 D | 280hp V6 |
| Transmission | M6 | T7 | T7 | T6 | S6 | S6 |
| Drivetrain | RWD | RWD | RWD | FWD | FWD | FWD |
| EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway) | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG |
| Audio (watts, speakers) | 100, 8 | 100, 8 | 450, 12 | 400, 9 | 400, 9 | 400, 9 |
| Tire (rear if not all the same) | 225/45-17 | 225/45-17 | 235/40-18 | 235/45-18 | 235/45-18 | 235/45-18 |
| Total Price | $45,910 | $49,615 | $67,505 | $35,260 | $37,395 | $39,465 |
| Adjustments for Features | 0 | -1,250 | -375 | -610 | -610 | -710 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Price | $45,910 | $48,365 | $67,130 | $34,650 | $36,785 | $38,755 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $2,455 | $21,220 | $0 | $2,135 | $4,105 |
| Total Invoice | $42,758 | $46,204 | $62,987 | $33,606 | $35,654 | $37,639 |
| Adjustments for Features | 0 | -1,164 | -350 | -581 | -582 | -677 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice | $42,758 | $45,040 | $62,637 | $33,025 | $35,072 | $36,962 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $2,282 | $19,879 | $0 | $2,047 | $3,937 |
Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz C-Class vs. Volkswagen Passat
| Model Year | 2011 | 2011 | 2011 | 2015 | 2015 | 2015 |
| Model | C-Class | C-Class | C-Class | Passat | Passat | Passat |
| Trim | C300 Sport Sedan | C350 Sport Sedan | C63 AMG | 1.8T SEL Premium | TDI SEL Premium | V6 SEL Premium |
| Body | 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 | ||||
| 6-speed manually-shiftable automatic | $1100 | |||||
| 6-speed automated manual | $1100 | $1100 | ||||
| RWD | $0 | $0 | $0 | |||
| FWD | $0 | $0 | $0 | |||
| Accessories | ||||||
| Remote app | $25 | $25 | $25 | |||
| Remote start | $150 | $150 | $150 | |||
| Remote window/roof operation | $15 | $15 | $15 | |||
| Sunshade, rear, power | $225 | $225 | $225 | |||
| Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual | $250 | $250 | $250 | $250 | ||
| Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power | $350 | $350 | ||||
| Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety | ||||||
| Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats | $0 | $0 | $0 | |||
| Knee airbag, driver | $75 | $75 | $75 | |||
| Vehicle health reports | $0 | $0 | $0 | |||
| Cargo Management | ||||||
| Overhead sunglass holder | $25 | $25 | $25 | |||
| Climate Control | ||||||
| Automatic air recirculation | $100 | $100 | $100 | |||
| Exterior | ||||||
| Bodyside moldings | $75 | $75 | $75 | |||
| Infotainment | ||||||
| Bluetooth audio streaming | $25 | $25 | $25 | |||
| HD radio | $50 | $50 | $50 | |||
| Surround sound | $250 | |||||
| Traffic + travel information | $25 | $25 | $25 | |||
| Traffic information | $25 | |||||
| Voice control for nav and audio | $100 | $100 | $100 | |||
| Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors | ||||||
| Analog clock | $25 | $25 | $25 | |||
| Auto-dimming driver-side mirror | $75 | $75 | $75 | |||
| Chronometer | $100 | |||||
| Compass | $0 | $0 | $0 | |||
| Cornering lights | $50 | $50 | $50 | |||
| Fog light, rear | $100 | $100 | $100 | |||
| Interior ambient lighting | $150 | $150 | $150 | |||
| Mirror tilt-down in reverse | $25 | $25 | $25 | |||
| Seats and Interior Trim | ||||||
| Aluminum trim | $100 | |||||
| Door sill trim plates | $100 | |||||
| Illuminated door sill trim plates | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | |
| Leather door panel trim | $250 | $250 | ||||
| Leather seating surfaces | $900 | $900 | $900 | $900 | $900 | |
| Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | $50 | $50 | ||||
| Memory system, driver seat | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | $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 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-folding headrests, second row seats | $50 | $50 | $50 | |||
| Synthetic leather seating surfaces | $0 | |||||
| Synthetic suede inserts in seating surfaces | $450 | $450 | $450 | |||
| Wood trim | $300 | $300 | ||||
| Suspension, Wheels, and Tires | ||||||
| Adaptive dampers - mechanical | $100 | $100 | ||||
| Sport suspension (upgrade) | $0 | $0 | $0 | |||
| Transmission | ||||||
| Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls | $100 | $100 | ||||
| Total Value of Features | $3,290 | $4,540 | $3,665 | $3,900 | $3,900 | $4,000 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | $0 | $1,250 | $375 | $610 | $610 | $710 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | 0 | -1,164 | -350 | -581 | -582 | -677 |
Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz C-Class vs. Volkswagen Passat
| Model Year | 2011 | 2015 |
| 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. | 3,173 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 1 Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power | 100 | No |
| Memory system, driver seat | 200 | Yes |
| Mirror tilt-down in reverse | 25 | No |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat | 100 | No |
| 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 | No |
| Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench | 100 | No |
| Total Requested | 1150 | 65% |
| Total Not Requested | 625 | 35% |
| Multimedia Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | No |
| Traffic information | 25 | Yes |
| Media drive, large | 15 | Yes |
| CD changer, in-dash | 200 | Yes |
| DVD-compatible player | 0 | Yes |
| iPod integration | 100 | Yes |
| SD Card slot | 25 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 965 | 91% |
| Total Not Requested | 100 | 9% |
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 | Yes |
| Media drive, large | 15 | Yes |
| CD changer, in-dash | 200 | Yes |
| DVD-compatible player | 0 | Yes |
| iPod integration | 100 | Yes |
| SD Card slot | 25 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 965 | 91% |
| Total Not Requested | 100 | 9% |
Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C63 AMG
| Multimedia Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Surround sound | 250 | No |
| Harman/Kardon, 450W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer) | 350 | No |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | No |
| Traffic information | 25 | Yes |
| Media drive, large | 15 | Yes |
| CD changer, in-dash | 200 | Yes |
| DVD-compatible player | 0 | Yes |
| iPod integration | 100 | Yes |
| SD Card slot | 25 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 965 | 58% |
| Total Not Requested | 700 | 42% |
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