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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: $34,920 Volkswagen Passat 1.8T SEL | ||||||
| Difference: $11,275 | ||||||
Lowest Total Invoice: $33,192 Volkswagen Passat 1.8T SEL | ||||||
| Difference: $9,831 | ||||||
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| Model Year | 2011 | 2011 | 2011 | 2016 | 2016 | 2016 |
| Model | C-Class | C-Class | C-Class | Passat | Passat | Passat |
| Trim | C300 Sport Sedan | C350 Sport Sedan | C63 AMG | 1.8T SEL | 1.8T 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 | $30,495 | $34,270 | $36,835 |
| Base Invoice | $31,611 | $37,191 | $54,126 | $29,245 | $32,865 | $35,325 |
| Premium 1 Package | 1,995 | |||||
| Multimedia Package | 2,700 | 2,700 | 3,350 | |||
| Lighting Package | 985 | 985 | 985 | 1,095 | ||
| Metallic paint (extra cost) | 720 | 720 | 720 | |||
| Rearview camera | 460 | 460 | 460 | |||
| Rear spoiler | 300 | 375 | 375 | 375 | ||
| 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 | |||||
| Floor mats | 235 | |||||
| Body kit | 1,900 | 1,900 | 1,900 | |||
| Premium 1 Package | 1,855 | |||||
| Multimedia Package | 2,511 | 2,511 | 3,115 | |||
| Lighting Package | 916 | 916 | 916 | 942 | ||
| Metallic paint (extra cost) | 669 | 669 | 669 | |||
| Rearview camera | 428 | 428 | 428 | |||
| Rear spoiler | 279 | 300 | 300 | 300 | ||
| 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 | |||||
| Floor mats | 185 | |||||
| Body kit | 1,700 | 1,700 | 1,700 | |||
| Options (change) | 11,330 | 9,035 | 7,315 | 3,605 | 2,275 | 2,275 |
| Options (change) | 10,537 | 8,403 | 6,802 | 3,127 | 2,000 | 2,000 |
| Destination | 875 | 875 | 875 | 820 | 820 | 820 |
| Gas Tax | 0 | 0 | 2,100 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Total Price | $46,195 | $49,900 | $68,490 | $34,920 | $37,365 | $39,930 |
| Total Invoice | $43,023 | $46,469 | $63,903 | $33,192 | $35,685 | $38,145 |
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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mercedes-Benz C-Class vs. Volkswagen Passat
| Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Passat 1.8T SEL | ||||||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $13,410 | ||||||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $11,860 | ||||||
| Model Year | 2011 | 2011 | 2011 | 2016 | 2016 | 2016 |
| Model | C-Class | C-Class | C-Class | Passat | Passat | Passat |
| Trim | C300 Sport Sedan | C350 Sport Sedan | C63 AMG | 1.8T SEL | 1.8T 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 | 170hp I4 | 280hp V6 |
| Transmission | M6 | T7 | T7 | T6 | T6 | 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 | $46,195 | $49,900 | $68,490 | $34,920 | $37,365 | $39,930 |
| Adjustments for Features | 0 | -1,250 | -475 | -2,135 | -3,245 | -3,345 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Price | $46,195 | $48,650 | $68,015 | $32,785 | $34,120 | $36,585 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $2,455 | $21,820 | $0 | $1,335 | $3,800 |
| Total Invoice | $43,023 | $46,469 | $63,903 | $33,192 | $35,685 | $38,145 |
| Adjustments for Features | 0 | -1,164 | -443 | -2,029 | -3,099 | -3,195 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice | $43,023 | $45,305 | $63,460 | $31,163 | $32,586 | $34,950 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $2,282 | $20,437 | $0 | $1,423 | $3,787 |
Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz C-Class vs. Volkswagen Passat
| Model Year | 2011 | 2011 | 2011 | 2016 | 2016 | 2016 |
| Model | C-Class | C-Class | C-Class | Passat | Passat | Passat |
| Trim | C300 Sport Sedan | C350 Sport Sedan | C63 AMG | 1.8T SEL | 1.8T 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 | $1100 | ||||
| 6-speed automated manual | $1100 | |||||
| RWD | $0 | $0 | $0 | |||
| FWD | $0 | $0 | $0 | |||
| Accessories | ||||||
| Adaptive cruise control | $600 | $600 | $600 | |||
| Cruise control | $150 | $150 | $150 | |||
| Hands-free trunk or liftgate | $100 | $100 | $100 | |||
| Remote app | $25 | $25 | $25 | |||
| Remote start | $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 | |||
| Automatic braking, low-speed | $200 | $200 | $200 | |||
| Blind spot collision prevention | $150 | $150 | ||||
| Blind spot warning system | $200 | $200 | $200 | |||
| Cross-traffic collision intervention, rear | $100 | $100 | $100 | |||
| Cross-traffic warning, rear | $100 | $100 | $100 | |||
| Forward collision warning | $200 | $200 | $200 | |||
| Knee airbag, driver | $75 | $75 | $75 | |||
| Lane departure prevention, steering-based | $200 | $200 | ||||
| Lane departure warning | $200 | $200 | ||||
| Obstacle detection, front | $150 | $150 | ||||
| Obstacle detection, rear | $250 | $250 | ||||
| Secondary collision brake assist | $25 | $25 | $25 | |||
| Vehicle health reports | $0 | $0 | $0 | |||
| Cargo Management | ||||||
| Cargo mat | $40 | |||||
| Overhead sunglass holder | $25 | $25 | $25 | |||
| Climate Control | ||||||
| Automatic air recirculation | $100 | $100 | $100 | |||
| Exterior | ||||||
| Bodyside moldings | $75 | $75 | $75 | |||
| Infotainment | ||||||
| Android Auto support | $100 | $100 | $100 | |||
| App support | $0 | $0 | $0 | |||
| Apple CarPlay support | $100 | $100 | $100 | |||
| Bluetooth audio streaming | $25 | $25 | $25 | |||
| CD changer, in-dash | $325 | $325 | $325 | |||
| CD player | $125 | $125 | $125 | |||
| DVD-compatible player | $0 | $0 | $0 | |||
| HD radio | $50 | $50 | $50 | |||
| iPod integration | $100 | $100 | $100 | |||
| Media drive | $15 | $15 | $15 | |||
| Mirrorlink support | $0 | $0 | $0 | |||
| SMS text-to-speech reader | $25 | $25 | $25 | |||
| Surround sound | $250 | |||||
| Traffic + travel information | $25 | $25 | $25 | |||
| Traffic information | $25 | |||||
| USB port | $25 | $25 | $25 | |||
| Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors | ||||||
| Analog clock | $25 | $25 | $25 | |||
| Auto-dimming driver-side mirror | $75 | $75 | $75 | |||
| Chronometer | $100 | |||||
| Compass | $0 | $0 | $0 | |||
| Fog light, rear | $100 | $100 | $100 | |||
| Headlight washers | $50 | $50 | $50 | |||
| Interior ambient lighting | $150 | $150 | $150 | |||
| LED headlights | $1000 | $1000 | $1000 | |||
| Mirror tilt-down in reverse | $25 | $25 | $25 | |||
| Power-folding mirrors | $50 | $50 | ||||
| Xenon HID headlights | $500 | $500 | $500 | |||
| Seats and Interior Trim | ||||||
| Aluminum trim | $100 | |||||
| Heated second row seats | $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 | |
| 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 | |||||
| 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 | $4,055 | $5,305 | $4,530 | $6,190 | $7,300 | $7,400 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | $0 | $1,250 | $475 | $2,135 | $3,245 | $3,345 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | 0 | -1,164 | -443 | -2,029 | -3,099 | -3,195 |
Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz C-Class vs. Volkswagen Passat
| Model Year | 2011 | 2016 |
| 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. | 3,231 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 |
| 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 |
| Mirror tilt-down in reverse | 25 | 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 | Yes |
| Traffic information | 25 | Yes |
| Media drive, large | 15 | No |
| CD changer, in-dash | 200 | No |
| DVD-compatible player | 0 | No |
| iPod integration | 100 | Yes |
| SD Card slot | 25 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 850 | 80% |
| Total Not Requested | 215 | 20% |
| Lighting Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Xenon HID headlights | 500 | Yes |
| Headlight washers | 50 | No |
| Steering-linked fog lights | 50 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 550 | 92% |
| Total Not Requested | 50 | 8% |
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 | No |
| CD changer, in-dash | 200 | No |
| DVD-compatible player | 0 | No |
| iPod integration | 100 | Yes |
| SD Card slot | 25 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 850 | 80% |
| Total Not Requested | 215 | 20% |
| Lighting Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Xenon HID headlights | 500 | Yes |
| Headlight washers | 50 | No |
| Steering-linked fog lights | 50 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 550 | 92% |
| Total Not Requested | 50 | 8% |
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 | Yes |
| Traffic information | 25 | Yes |
| Media drive, large | 15 | No |
| CD changer, in-dash | 200 | No |
| DVD-compatible player | 0 | No |
| iPod integration | 100 | Yes |
| SD Card slot | 25 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 850 | 51% |
| Total Not Requested | 815 | 49% |
| Lighting Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Xenon HID headlights | 500 | Yes |
| Headlight washers | 50 | No |
| Steering-linked fog lights | 50 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 550 | 92% |
| Total Not Requested | 50 | 8% |
Option Package Details
Volkswagen Passat 1.8T SEL
| Floor mats | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Floor mats | 75 | Yes |
| Cargo mat | 40 | No |
| Total Requested | 75 | 65% |
| Total Not Requested | 40 | 35% |
| Lighting Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| LED headlights | 1000 | No |
| LED tail lights | 0 | No |
| Total Requested | 0 | 0% |
| Total Not Requested | 1000 | 100% |
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