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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: $7,646 | |||||||
Lowest Total Invoice: $30,904 Volkswagen Passat Komfort | |||||||
| Difference: $7,395 | |||||||
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| Model Year | 2012 | 2012 | 2012 | 2012 | 2012 | 2012 | 2009 |
| Model | C-Class | C-Class | C-Class | C-Class | C-Class | C-Class | Passat |
| Trim | C250 Sport | C250 Luxury | C300 Sport | C300 Luxury | C350 Sport | C63 AMG | Komfort |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Base Price | $34,800 | $35,220 | $38,020 | $38,430 | $40,575 | $58,930 | $28,300 |
| Base Invoice | $32,364 | $32,755 | $35,359 | $35,740 | $37,735 | $54,805 | $26,436 |
| Multimedia Package | 2,790 | 2,790 | 2,790 | 2,790 | 2,790 | 2,790 | |
| Satellite radio | 460 | 460 | 460 | 460 | |||
| Metallic paint (extra cost) | 720 | 720 | 720 | 720 | 720 | 720 | |
| Heated front seats | 750 | 750 | 750 | 750 | |||
| Rear side airbags | 420 | 420 | 420 | 420 | 420 | 420 | 350 |
| Rear spoiler | 300 | 300 | 300 | 300 | 479 | ||
| Wood trim | 0 | 0 | |||||
| Navigation system | 1,990 | ||||||
| Body kit | 1,650 | ||||||
| Multimedia Package | 2,595 | 2,595 | 2,595 | 2,595 | 2,595 | 2,595 | |
| Satellite radio | 428 | 428 | 428 | 428 | |||
| Metallic paint (extra cost) | 669 | 669 | 669 | 669 | 669 | 669 | |
| Heated front seats | 698 | 698 | 698 | 698 | |||
| Rear side airbags | 391 | 391 | 391 | 391 | 391 | 391 | 310 |
| Rear spoiler | 279 | 279 | 279 | 279 | 310 | ||
| Wood trim | 0 | 0 | |||||
| Navigation system | 1,758 | ||||||
| Body kit | 1,390 | ||||||
| Options (change) | 5,440 | 5,440 | 5,440 | 5,440 | 3,930 | 3,930 | 4,469 |
| Options (change) | 5,060 | 5,060 | 5,060 | 5,060 | 3,655 | 3,655 | 3,768 |
| Destination | 875 | 875 | 875 | 875 | 875 | 875 | 700 |
| Gas Tax | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1,700 | 0 |
| Total Price | $41,115 | $41,535 | $44,335 | $44,745 | $45,380 | $65,435 | $33,469 |
| Total Invoice | $38,299 | $38,690 | $41,294 | $41,675 | $42,265 | $61,035 | $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: $6,031 | |||||||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,891 | |||||||
| Model Year | 2012 | 2012 | 2012 | 2012 | 2012 | 2012 | 2009 |
| Model | C-Class | C-Class | C-Class | C-Class | C-Class | C-Class | Passat |
| Trim | C250 Sport | C250 Luxury | C300 Sport | C300 Luxury | C350 Sport | C63 AMG | Komfort |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Engine | 201hp I4 | 201hp I4 | 228hp V6 | 228hp V6 | 302hp V6 | 451hp V8 | 200hp I4 |
| Transmission | T7 | T7 | T7 | T7 | T7 | T7 | T6 |
| Drivetrain | RWD | RWD | AWD | AWD | RWD | RWD | FWD |
| EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway) | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG |
| Audio (watts, speakers) | ?, 8 | ?, 8 | ?, 8 | ?, 8 | 450, 12 | 450, 12 | 80, 8 |
| Tire (rear if not all the same) | 225/45-17 | 225/45-17 | 225/45-17 | 225/45-17 | 225/45-17 | 235/40-18 | 235/45-17 |
| Total Price | $41,115 | $41,535 | $44,335 | $44,745 | $45,380 | $65,435 | $33,469 |
| Adjustments for Features | -1,615 | -1,740 | -3,315 | -3,440 | -2,815 | -3,415 | 0 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Price | $39,500 | $39,795 | $41,020 | $41,305 | $42,565 | $62,020 | $33,469 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $295 | $1,520 | $1,805 | $3,065 | $22,520 | $0 |
| Total Invoice | $38,299 | $38,690 | $41,294 | $41,675 | $42,265 | $61,035 | $30,904 |
| Adjustments for Features | -1,504 | -1,621 | -3,088 | -3,204 | -2,622 | -3,185 | 0 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice | $36,795 | $37,069 | $38,206 | $38,471 | $39,643 | $57,850 | $30,904 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $274 | $1,411 | $1,676 | $2,848 | $21,055 | $0 |
Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz C-Class vs. Volkswagen Passat
| Model Year | 2012 | 2012 | 2012 | 2012 | 2012 | 2012 | 2009 |
| Model | C-Class | C-Class | C-Class | C-Class | C-Class | C-Class | Passat |
| Trim | C250 Sport | C250 Luxury | C300 Sport | C300 Luxury | C350 Sport | C63 AMG | Komfort |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Transmission and Drivetrain | |||||||
| 7-speed manually-shiftable automatic | $1200 | $1200 | $1200 | $1200 | $1200 | $1200 | |
| 6-speed manually-shiftable automatic | $1100 | ||||||
| RWD | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | |||
| AWD | $1700 | $1700 | |||||
| FWD | $0 | ||||||
| Accessories | |||||||
| Remote window/roof operation | $15 | $15 | $15 | $15 | $15 | $15 | |
| Sunshade, rear | $125 | ||||||
| Sunshades, second row | $125 | ||||||
| Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual | $250 | $250 | $250 | $250 | $250 | ||
| Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power | $350 | $350 | |||||
| Universal garage door opener | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety | |||||||
| Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | |
| Driver drowsiness monitor | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | |
| Full-size spare tire | $225 | ||||||
| Knee airbag, driver | $75 | $75 | $75 | $75 | $75 | $75 | |
| Rearview camera | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | |
| Temporary spare tire | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | |
| Cargo Management | |||||||
| Overhead sunglass holder | $25 | ||||||
| Rear seat pass-through | $100 | ||||||
| Climate Control | |||||||
| Automatic air recirculation | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Automatic climate control, front | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | |
| Dual-zone climate control | $125 | $125 | $125 | $125 | $125 | $125 | |
| Rain-sensing wipers | $175 | $175 | $175 | $175 | $175 | $175 | |
| Variable intermittent wipers | $75 | ||||||
| Exterior | |||||||
| Body kit | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | ||
| Bodyside moldings | $75 | ||||||
| Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | |
| Infotainment | |||||||
| Bluetooth audio streaming | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | |
| Bluetooth cell phone link | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| CD changer, in-dash | $325 | $325 | $325 | $325 | $325 | $325 | |
| CD player | $125 | ||||||
| HD radio | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| Surround sound | $250 | $250 | |||||
| Traffic information | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | |
| Voice control for nav and audio | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors | |||||||
| Auto-dimming driver-side mirror | $75 | $75 | $75 | $75 | $75 | $75 | |
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | |
| Chronometer | $100 | ||||||
| Fog light, rear | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Fog lights | $125 | ||||||
| Interior ambient lighting | $150 | ||||||
| Mirror tilt-down in reverse | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | |
| Seats and Interior Trim | |||||||
| Aluminum trim | $100 | $100 | |||||
| Door sill trim plates | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Folding second row seats | $300 | $300 | $300 | ||||
| Manual height adjuster, passenger seat | $50 | ||||||
| Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | |||
| Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| Memory system, driver seat | $200 | $200 | |||||
| Metal pedals | $75 | $75 | $75 | $75 | |||
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat | $150 | $150 | $150 | ||||
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | $150 | ||||||
| Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat | $50 | $50 | |||||
| Power height adjuster, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Power recliner, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | $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 | $100 | $100 | |
| Power-folding headrests, second row seats | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| Wood trim | $300 | $300 | $300 | $300 | |||
| Suspension, Wheels, and Tires | |||||||
| Adaptive dampers - mechanical | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Sport suspension (upgrade) | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | |||
| Transmission | |||||||
| Launch control | $100 | ||||||
| Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls | $100 | ||||||
| Total Value of Features | $4,665 | $4,790 | $6,365 | $6,490 | $5,865 | $6,465 | $3,050 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | $1,615 | $1,740 | $3,315 | $3,440 | $2,815 | $3,415 | $0 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | -1,504 | -1,621 | -3,088 | -3,204 | -2,622 | -3,185 | 0 |
Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz C-Class vs. Volkswagen Passat
| Model Year | 2012 | 2009 |
| Model | C-Class | Passat |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Wheelbase | 108.7 in | 106.7 in |
| Length | 180.7 in | 188.2 in |
| Width | 69.7 in | 71.7 in |
| Height | 56.3 in | 58.0 in |
| Curb Weight | 3,429 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 | 55.0 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 C250 Sport
| Multimedia Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| CD changer, in-dash | 200 | No |
| Rearview camera | 200 | No |
| DVD-compatible player | 0 | Yes |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | No |
| Traffic information | 25 | No |
| Media drive, large | 15 | Yes |
| SD Card slot | 25 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 640 | 55% |
| Total Not Requested | 525 | 45% |
Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C250 Luxury
| Multimedia Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| CD changer, in-dash | 200 | No |
| Rearview camera | 200 | No |
| DVD-compatible player | 0 | Yes |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | No |
| Traffic information | 25 | No |
| Media drive, large | 15 | Yes |
| SD Card slot | 25 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 640 | 55% |
| Total Not Requested | 525 | 45% |
Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C300 Sport
| Multimedia Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| CD changer, in-dash | 200 | No |
| Rearview camera | 200 | No |
| DVD-compatible player | 0 | Yes |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | No |
| Traffic information | 25 | No |
| Media drive, large | 15 | Yes |
| SD Card slot | 25 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 640 | 55% |
| Total Not Requested | 525 | 45% |
Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C300 Luxury
| Multimedia Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| CD changer, in-dash | 200 | No |
| Rearview camera | 200 | No |
| DVD-compatible player | 0 | Yes |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | No |
| Traffic information | 25 | No |
| Media drive, large | 15 | Yes |
| SD Card slot | 25 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 640 | 55% |
| Total Not Requested | 525 | 45% |
Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C350 Sport
| Multimedia Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| CD changer, in-dash | 200 | No |
| Rearview camera | 200 | No |
| DVD-compatible player | 0 | Yes |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | No |
| Traffic information | 25 | No |
| Media drive, large | 15 | Yes |
| SD Card slot | 25 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 640 | 55% |
| Total Not Requested | 525 | 45% |
Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C63 AMG
| Multimedia Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| CD changer, in-dash | 200 | No |
| Rearview camera | 200 | No |
| DVD-compatible player | 0 | Yes |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | No |
| Traffic information | 25 | No |
| Media drive, large | 15 | Yes |
| SD Card slot | 25 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 640 | 55% |
| Total Not Requested | 525 | 45% |
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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