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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: $32,490 Volkswagen Passat 1.8T SEL Premium | |||||||||
| Difference: $12,555 | |||||||||
Lowest Total Invoice: $31,131 Volkswagen Passat 1.8T SEL Premium | |||||||||
| Difference: $10,823 | |||||||||
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| Model Year | 2012 | 2012 | 2012 | 2012 | 2012 | 2012 | 2014 | 2014 | 2014 |
| Model | C-Class | C-Class | C-Class | C-Class | C-Class | C-Class | Passat | Passat | Passat |
| Trim | C250 Sport | C250 Luxury | C300 Sport | C300 Luxury | C350 Sport | 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 | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Base Price | $34,800 | $35,220 | $38,020 | $38,430 | $40,575 | $58,930 | $31,295 | $33,395 | $34,265 |
| Base Invoice | $32,364 | $32,755 | $35,359 | $35,740 | $37,735 | $54,805 | $30,011 | $32,026 | $32,860 |
| Premium 1 Package | 2,500 | 2,500 | 2,500 | 2,500 | |||||
| Multimedia Package | 2,790 | 2,790 | 2,790 | 2,790 | 2,790 | 2,790 | |||
| Leather Package | 1,750 | 1,750 | 1,750 | 1,750 | 1,750 | ||||
| Metallic paint (extra cost) | 720 | 720 | 720 | 720 | 720 | 720 | |||
| Rear spoiler | 300 | 300 | 300 | 300 | 375 | 375 | 375 | ||
| Telematics service, such as OnStar | 660 | 660 | 660 | 660 | 660 | 660 | |||
| Proximity key | 650 | 650 | 650 | 650 | 650 | 650 | |||
| Wood trim | 0 | 0 | |||||||
| AMG Leather Package | 3,090 | ||||||||
| Premium 1 Package | 2,325 | 2,325 | 2,325 | 2,325 | |||||
| Multimedia Package | 2,595 | 2,595 | 2,595 | 2,595 | 2,595 | 2,595 | |||
| Leather Package | 1,628 | 1,628 | 1,628 | 1,628 | 1,628 | ||||
| Metallic paint (extra cost) | 669 | 669 | 669 | 669 | 669 | 669 | |||
| Rear spoiler | 279 | 279 | 279 | 279 | 300 | 300 | 300 | ||
| Telematics service, such as OnStar | 614 | 614 | 614 | 614 | 614 | 614 | |||
| Proximity key | 605 | 605 | 605 | 605 | 605 | 605 | |||
| Wood trim | 0 | 0 | |||||||
| AMG Leather Package | 2,874 | ||||||||
| Options (change) | 9,370 | 9,370 | 9,370 | 9,370 | 6,570 | 7,910 | 375 | 375 | 375 |
| Options (change) | 8,715 | 8,715 | 8,715 | 8,715 | 6,111 | 7,357 | 300 | 300 | 300 |
| Destination | 875 | 875 | 875 | 875 | 875 | 875 | 820 | 820 | 820 |
| Gas Tax | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1,700 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Total Price | $45,045 | $45,465 | $48,265 | $48,675 | $48,020 | $69,415 | $32,490 | $34,590 | $35,460 |
| Total Invoice | $41,954 | $42,345 | $44,949 | $45,330 | $44,721 | $64,737 | $31,131 | $33,146 | $33,980 |
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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: $11,390 | |||||||||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $9,738 | |||||||||
| Model Year | 2012 | 2012 | 2012 | 2012 | 2012 | 2012 | 2014 | 2014 | 2014 |
| Model | C-Class | C-Class | C-Class | C-Class | C-Class | C-Class | Passat | Passat | Passat |
| Trim | C250 Sport | C250 Luxury | C300 Sport | C300 Luxury | C350 Sport | 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 | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Engine | 201hp I4 | 201hp I4 | 228hp V6 | 228hp V6 | 302hp V6 | 451hp V8 | 170hp I4 | 140hp I4 D | 280hp V6 |
| Transmission | T7 | T7 | T7 | T7 | T7 | T7 | T6 | S6 | S6 |
| Drivetrain | RWD | RWD | AWD | AWD | RWD | RWD | FWD | FWD | FWD |
| EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway) | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG |
| Audio (watts, speakers) | 450, 12 | 450, 12 | 450, 12 | 450, 12 | 450, 12 | 450, 12 | 400, 9 | 400, 9 | 400, 9 |
| 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 | 235/45-18 | 235/45-18 | 235/45-18 |
| Total Price | $45,045 | $45,465 | $48,265 | $48,675 | $48,020 | $69,415 | $32,490 | $34,590 | $35,460 |
| Adjustments for Features | -1,165 | -1,290 | -2,865 | -2,990 | -1,365 | -1,865 | 0 | 0 | -100 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Price | $43,880 | $44,175 | $45,400 | $45,685 | $46,655 | $67,550 | $32,490 | $34,590 | $35,360 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $295 | $1,520 | $1,805 | $2,775 | $23,670 | $0 | $2,100 | $2,870 |
| Total Invoice | $41,954 | $42,345 | $44,949 | $45,330 | $44,721 | $64,737 | $31,131 | $33,146 | $33,980 |
| Adjustments for Features | -1,085 | -1,201 | -2,668 | -2,785 | -1,271 | -1,739 | 0 | 0 | -96 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice | $40,869 | $41,144 | $42,281 | $42,545 | $43,450 | $62,998 | $31,131 | $33,146 | $33,884 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $275 | $1,412 | $1,676 | $2,581 | $22,129 | $0 | $2,015 | $2,753 |
Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz C-Class vs. Volkswagen Passat
| Model Year | 2012 | 2012 | 2012 | 2012 | 2012 | 2012 | 2014 | 2014 | 2014 |
| Model | C-Class | C-Class | C-Class | C-Class | C-Class | C-Class | Passat | Passat | Passat |
| Trim | C250 Sport | C250 Luxury | C300 Sport | C300 Luxury | C350 Sport | 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 | 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 | ||||||||
| 6-speed automated manual | $1100 | $1100 | |||||||
| RWD | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | |||||
| AWD | $1700 | $1700 | |||||||
| FWD | $0 | $0 | $0 | ||||||
| Accessories | |||||||||
| Remote app | $25 | $25 | $25 | ||||||
| Remote start | $150 | $150 | $150 | ||||||
| Remote window/roof operation | $15 | $15 | $15 | $15 | $15 | $15 | |||
| Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual | $250 | $250 | $250 | ||||||
| Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power | $350 | $350 | $350 | $350 | $350 | $350 | |||
| 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 | |||
| Knee airbag, driver | $75 | $75 | $75 | $75 | $75 | $75 | |||
| Cargo Management | |||||||||
| Overhead sunglass holder | $25 | $25 | $25 | ||||||
| Rear seat pass-through | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||||||
| Climate Control | |||||||||
| Automatic air recirculation | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |||
| Rain-sensing wipers | $175 | $175 | $175 | $175 | $175 | $175 | |||
| Variable intermittent wipers | $75 | $75 | $75 | ||||||
| Exterior | |||||||||
| Body kit | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | |||||
| Bodyside moldings | $75 | $75 | $75 | ||||||
| Infotainment | |||||||||
| CD changer, in-dash | $325 | $325 | $325 | $325 | $325 | $325 | |||
| CD player | $125 | $125 | $125 | ||||||
| iPod integration | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||||||
| Surround sound | $250 | $250 | $250 | $250 | $250 | $250 | |||
| Traffic + travel information | $25 | $25 | $25 | ||||||
| Traffic information | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | |||
| USB port | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | |||
| Voice control for nav and audio | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |||
| Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors | |||||||||
| Analog clock | $25 | $25 | $25 | ||||||
| Auto-dimming driver-side mirror | $75 | $75 | $75 | $75 | $75 | $75 | |||
| Chronometer | $100 | ||||||||
| Compass | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | |||
| Cornering lights | $50 | $50 | $50 | ||||||
| Fog light, rear | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |||
| Fog lights | $125 | $125 | $125 | ||||||
| Interior ambient lighting | $150 | $150 | $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 | |||
| Leather door panel trim | $250 | $250 | $250 | $250 | $250 | $250 | |||
| Memory system, passenger seat | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | |||
| Metal pedals | $75 | $75 | $75 | $75 | |||||
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | |||
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | |||
| Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | |||
| Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | |||
| 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 | $50 | $50 | $50 | |||
| Synthetic suede inserts in seating surfaces | $450 | $450 | $450 | ||||||
| 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 | $100 | |||||||
| Total Value of Features | $4,215 | $4,340 | $5,915 | $6,040 | $4,415 | $4,915 | $3,050 | $3,050 | $3,150 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | $1,165 | $1,290 | $2,865 | $2,990 | $1,365 | $1,865 | $0 | $0 | $100 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | -1,085 | -1,201 | -2,668 | -2,785 | -1,271 | -1,739 | 0 | 0 | -96 |
Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz C-Class vs. Volkswagen Passat
| Model Year | 2012 | 2014 |
| Model | C-Class | Passat |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Wheelbase | 108.7 in | 110.4 in |
| Length | 180.7 in | 191.6 in |
| Width | 69.7 in | 72.2 in |
| Height | 56.3 in | 58.5 in |
| Curb Weight | 3,429 lb. | 3,167 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 | 55.0 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 C250 Sport
| Premium 1 Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Heated front seats | 200 | Yes |
| Satellite radio | 200 | Yes |
| Surround sound | 250 | No |
| iPod integration | 100 | Yes |
| Harman/Kardon, 450W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer) | 350 | No |
| Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power | 100 | No |
| Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat | 50 | No |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat | 100 | No |
| Folding second row seats | 300 | Yes |
| Memory system, driver seat | 200 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 1000 | 54% |
| Total Not Requested | 850 | 46% |
| Multimedia Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| CD changer, in-dash | 200 | No |
| Rearview camera | 200 | Yes |
| DVD-compatible player | 0 | Yes |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | No |
| Traffic information | 25 | Yes |
| Media drive, large | 15 | Yes |
| SD Card slot | 25 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 865 | 74% |
| Total Not Requested | 300 | 26% |
| Leather Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Leather seating surfaces | 900 | Yes |
| Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat | 50 | No |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | 100 | No |
| Memory system, passenger seat | 150 | No |
| Upholstered door panels, leather | 250 | No |
| Total Requested | 900 | 62% |
| Total Not Requested | 550 | 38% |
Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C250 Luxury
| Premium 1 Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Heated front seats | 200 | Yes |
| Satellite radio | 200 | Yes |
| Surround sound | 250 | No |
| iPod integration | 100 | Yes |
| Harman/Kardon, 450W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer) | 350 | No |
| Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power | 100 | No |
| Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat | 50 | No |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat | 100 | No |
| Folding second row seats | 300 | Yes |
| Memory system, driver seat | 200 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 1000 | 54% |
| Total Not Requested | 850 | 46% |
| Multimedia Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| CD changer, in-dash | 200 | No |
| Rearview camera | 200 | Yes |
| DVD-compatible player | 0 | Yes |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | No |
| Traffic information | 25 | Yes |
| Media drive, large | 15 | Yes |
| SD Card slot | 25 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 865 | 74% |
| Total Not Requested | 300 | 26% |
| Leather Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Leather seating surfaces | 900 | Yes |
| Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat | 50 | No |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | 100 | No |
| Memory system, passenger seat | 150 | No |
| Upholstered door panels, leather | 250 | No |
| Total Requested | 900 | 62% |
| Total Not Requested | 550 | 38% |
Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C300 Sport
| Premium 1 Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Heated front seats | 200 | Yes |
| Satellite radio | 200 | Yes |
| Surround sound | 250 | No |
| iPod integration | 100 | Yes |
| Harman/Kardon, 450W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer) | 350 | No |
| Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power | 100 | No |
| Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat | 50 | No |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat | 100 | No |
| Folding second row seats | 300 | Yes |
| Memory system, driver seat | 200 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 1000 | 54% |
| Total Not Requested | 850 | 46% |
| Multimedia Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| CD changer, in-dash | 200 | No |
| Rearview camera | 200 | Yes |
| DVD-compatible player | 0 | Yes |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | No |
| Traffic information | 25 | Yes |
| Media drive, large | 15 | Yes |
| SD Card slot | 25 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 865 | 74% |
| Total Not Requested | 300 | 26% |
| Leather Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Leather seating surfaces | 900 | Yes |
| Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat | 50 | No |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | 100 | No |
| Memory system, passenger seat | 150 | No |
| Upholstered door panels, leather | 250 | No |
| Total Requested | 900 | 62% |
| Total Not Requested | 550 | 38% |
Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C300 Luxury
| Premium 1 Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Heated front seats | 200 | Yes |
| Satellite radio | 200 | Yes |
| Surround sound | 250 | No |
| iPod integration | 100 | Yes |
| Harman/Kardon, 450W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer) | 350 | No |
| Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power | 100 | No |
| Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat | 50 | No |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat | 100 | No |
| Folding second row seats | 300 | Yes |
| Memory system, driver seat | 200 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 1000 | 54% |
| Total Not Requested | 850 | 46% |
| Multimedia Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| CD changer, in-dash | 200 | No |
| Rearview camera | 200 | Yes |
| DVD-compatible player | 0 | Yes |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | No |
| Traffic information | 25 | Yes |
| Media drive, large | 15 | Yes |
| SD Card slot | 25 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 865 | 74% |
| Total Not Requested | 300 | 26% |
| Leather Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Leather seating surfaces | 900 | Yes |
| Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat | 50 | No |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | 100 | No |
| Memory system, passenger seat | 150 | No |
| Upholstered door panels, leather | 250 | No |
| Total Requested | 900 | 62% |
| Total Not Requested | 550 | 38% |
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 | Yes |
| DVD-compatible player | 0 | Yes |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | No |
| Traffic information | 25 | Yes |
| Media drive, large | 15 | Yes |
| SD Card slot | 25 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 865 | 74% |
| Total Not Requested | 300 | 26% |
| Leather Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Leather seating surfaces | 900 | Yes |
| Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat | 50 | No |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | 100 | No |
| Memory system, passenger seat | 150 | No |
| Upholstered door panels, leather | 250 | No |
| Total Requested | 900 | 62% |
| Total Not Requested | 550 | 38% |
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 | Yes |
| DVD-compatible player | 0 | Yes |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | No |
| Traffic information | 25 | Yes |
| Media drive, large | 15 | Yes |
| SD Card slot | 25 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 865 | 74% |
| Total Not Requested | 300 | 26% |
| AMG Leather Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Upgraded leather upholstery | 0 | No |
| Dark-colored headliner (optional) | 0 | No |
| Leather seating surfaces | 900 | Yes |
| Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat | 50 | No |
| Memory system, passenger seat | 150 | No |
| Upholstered door panels, leather | 250 | No |
| Total Requested | 900 | 67% |
| Total Not Requested | 450 | 33% |
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