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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: $41,244 Volkswagen Passat VR6 | |||||
| Difference: $6,441 | |||||
Lowest Total Invoice: $38,085 Volkswagen Passat VR6 | |||||
| Difference: $6,344 | |||||
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| Model Year | 2013 | 2013 | 2013 | 2013 | 2008 |
| Model | C-Class | C-Class | C-Class | C-Class | Passat |
| Trim | C250 Sport | C300 Sport | C350 Sport | C63 AMG | VR6 |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Base Price | $35,350 | $38,950 | $41,400 | $59,800 | $36,050 |
| Base Invoice | $32,876 | $36,224 | $38,502 | $55,614 | $33,597 |
| Premium 1 Package | 2,500 | 2,500 | |||
| Leather Package | 1,750 | 1,750 | 1,750 | ||
| Multimedia Package | 2,790 | 2,790 | 2,790 | 2,790 | |
| Lighting Package | 1,290 | 1,290 | 1,290 | 1,290 | |
| Metallic paint (extra cost) | 720 | 720 | 720 | 720 | |
| Rear side airbags | 420 | 420 | 420 | 420 | 350 |
| Rear spoiler | 300 | 300 | 479 | ||
| Obstacle detection, rear | 970 | 970 | 970 | 970 | |
| Sunshade, rear, power | 440 | 440 | 440 | ||
| Special order charge | 250 | 250 | 250 | ||
| Wood trim | 0 | 0 | |||
| AMG Leather Package | 3,090 | ||||
| iPod integration | 0 | ||||
| Heated front seats | 225 | ||||
| Body kit | 1,650 | ||||
| Navigation system | 1,800 | ||||
| Premium 1 Package | 2,325 | 2,325 | |||
| Leather Package | 1,628 | 1,628 | 1,628 | ||
| Multimedia Package | 2,595 | 2,595 | 2,595 | 2,595 | |
| Lighting Package | 1,200 | 1,200 | 1,200 | 1,200 | |
| Metallic paint (extra cost) | 669 | 669 | 669 | 669 | |
| Rear side airbags | 391 | 391 | 391 | 391 | 310 |
| Rear spoiler | 279 | 279 | 310 | ||
| Obstacle detection, rear | 902 | 902 | 902 | 902 | |
| Sunshade, rear, power | 409 | 409 | 409 | ||
| Special order charge | 250 | 250 | 250 | ||
| Wood trim | 0 | 0 | |||
| AMG Leather Package | 2,874 | ||||
| iPod integration | 0 | ||||
| Heated front seats | 199 | ||||
| Body kit | 1,390 | ||||
| Navigation system | 1,589 | ||||
| Options (change) | 11,430 | 11,430 | 8,630 | 9,280 | 4,504 |
| Options (change) | 10,648 | 10,648 | 8,044 | 8,631 | 3,798 |
| Destination | 905 | 905 | 905 | 905 | 690 |
| Gas Tax | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1,700 | 0 |
| Total Price | $47,685 | $51,285 | $50,935 | $71,685 | $41,244 |
| Total Invoice | $44,429 | $47,777 | $47,451 | $66,850 | $38,085 |
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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mercedes-Benz C-Class vs. Volkswagen Passat
| Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Passat VR6 | |||||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,526 | |||||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,628 | |||||
| Model Year | 2013 | 2013 | 2013 | 2013 | 2008 |
| Model | C-Class | C-Class | C-Class | C-Class | Passat |
| Trim | C250 Sport | C300 Sport | C350 Sport | C63 AMG | VR6 |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Engine | 201hp I4 | 248hp V6 | 302hp V6 | 451hp V8 | 280hp V6 |
| Transmission | T7 | T7 | T7 | T7 | T6 |
| Drivetrain | RWD | AWD | RWD | RWD | FWD |
| EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway) | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG |
| Audio (watts, speakers) | 450, 12 | 450, 12 | 450, 12 | 450, 12 | 600, 10 |
| Tire (rear if not all the same) | 225/45-17 | 225/45-17 | 225/45-17 | 235/40-18 | 235/40-18 |
| Total Price | $47,685 | $51,285 | $50,935 | $71,685 | $41,244 |
| Adjustments for Features | -2,915 | -4,765 | -3,265 | -3,390 | 0 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Price | $44,770 | $46,520 | $47,670 | $68,295 | $41,244 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $1,750 | $2,900 | $23,525 | $0 |
| Total Invoice | $44,429 | $47,777 | $47,451 | $66,850 | $38,085 |
| Adjustments for Features | -2,716 | -4,439 | -3,042 | -3,161 | 0 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice | $41,713 | $43,338 | $44,409 | $63,689 | $38,085 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $1,625 | $2,696 | $21,976 | $0 |
Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz C-Class vs. Volkswagen Passat
| Model Year | 2013 | 2013 | 2013 | 2013 | 2008 |
| Model | C-Class | C-Class | C-Class | C-Class | Passat |
| Trim | C250 Sport | C300 Sport | C350 Sport | C63 AMG | VR6 |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Transmission and Drivetrain | |||||
| 7-speed manually-shiftable automatic | $1200 | $1200 | $1200 | $1200 | |
| 6-speed manually-shiftable automatic | $1100 | ||||
| RWD | $0 | $0 | $0 | ||
| AWD | $1700 | ||||
| FWD | $0 | ||||
| Accessories | |||||
| Parking guidance system - passive | $250 | $250 | $250 | $250 | |
| Remote app | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | |
| Remote window/roof operation | $15 | $15 | $15 | $15 | |
| Sunshade, rear | $125 | ||||
| Sunshade, rear, power | $225 | $225 | $225 | ||
| Sunshades, second row | $125 | ||||
| Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual | $250 | ||||
| Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power | $350 | $350 | $350 | $350 | |
| Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety | |||||
| Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | |
| Driver drowsiness monitor | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | |
| Full-size spare tire | $225 | ||||
| Knee airbag, driver | $75 | $75 | $75 | $75 | |
| Obstacle detection, front | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | |
| Rearview camera | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | |
| Temporary spare tire | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | |
| Cargo Management | |||||
| Cargo net | $40 | ||||
| Overhead sunglass holder | $25 | ||||
| Rear seat pass-through | $100 | ||||
| Climate Control | |||||
| Automatic air recirculation | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Engine / Motor | |||||
| Automatic start / stop | $150 | $150 | |||
| Exterior | |||||
| Bodyside moldings | $75 | ||||
| Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | |
| Infotainment | |||||
| App support | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | |
| Aux input | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| Bluetooth audio streaming | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | |
| Bluetooth cell phone link | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| CD changer, in-dash | $325 | $325 | $325 | $325 | |
| CD player | $125 | ||||
| DVD-compatible player | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | |
| HD radio | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| In-vehicle Internet | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | |
| iPod integration | $100 | ||||
| Media drive | $15 | $15 | $15 | $15 | |
| SD Card slot | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | |
| SMS text-to-speech reader | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | |
| Surround sound | $250 | $250 | $250 | $250 | |
| Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation | $225 | $225 | $225 | $225 | |
| Traffic + travel information | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | |
| USB port | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | |
| Voice control for nav and audio | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors | |||||
| Auto-dimming driver-side mirror | $75 | $75 | $75 | $75 | |
| Auto-dimming headlights | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | |
| Chronometer | $100 | ||||
| Fog light, rear | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Fog lights | $125 | ||||
| Headlight washers | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| Interior ambient lighting | $150 | ||||
| Mirror tilt-down in reverse | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | |
| Seats and Interior Trim | |||||
| Aluminum trim | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| Door sill trim plates | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Leather door panel trim | $250 | $250 | $250 | $250 | |
| Memory system, passenger seat | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | |
| Metal pedals | $75 | $75 | $75 | $75 | |
| Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| Power seatback bolsters, driver seat | $100 | ||||
| Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat | $100 | ||||
| Power-folding headrests, second row seats | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| Wood trim | $300 | $300 | |||
| Suspension, Wheels, and Tires | |||||
| Adaptive dampers - mechanical | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Transmission | |||||
| Launch control | $100 | ||||
| Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls | $100 | $100 | |||
| Total Value of Features | $5,680 | $7,530 | $6,030 | $6,155 | $2,765 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | $2,915 | $4,765 | $3,265 | $3,390 | $0 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | -2,716 | -4,439 | -3,042 | -3,161 | 0 |
Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz C-Class vs. Volkswagen Passat
| Model Year | 2013 | 2008 |
| 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. | 3,306 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
| 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 | Yes |
| Folding second row seats | 300 | Yes |
| Memory system, driver seat | 200 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 1100 | 59% |
| Total Not Requested | 750 | 41% |
| 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 | Yes |
| Memory system, passenger seat | 150 | No |
| Upholstered door panels, leather | 250 | No |
| Total Requested | 1000 | 69% |
| Total Not Requested | 450 | 31% |
| Multimedia Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Rearview camera | 200 | No |
| In-vehicle Internet | 150 | No |
| App support | 0 | No |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| CD changer, in-dash | 200 | No |
| DVD-compatible player | 0 | No |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | No |
| Media drive, large | 15 | No |
| Traffic + travel information | 25 | No |
| SD Card slot | 25 | No |
| Total Requested | 600 | 46% |
| Total Not Requested | 715 | 54% |
| Lighting Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Steering-linked headlights | 150 | Yes |
| Xenon HID headlights | 500 | Yes |
| Headlight washers | 50 | No |
| Auto-dimming headlights | 200 | No |
| Total Requested | 650 | 72% |
| Total Not Requested | 250 | 28% |
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 | Yes |
| Folding second row seats | 300 | Yes |
| Memory system, driver seat | 200 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 1100 | 59% |
| Total Not Requested | 750 | 41% |
| 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 | Yes |
| Memory system, passenger seat | 150 | No |
| Upholstered door panels, leather | 250 | No |
| Total Requested | 1000 | 69% |
| Total Not Requested | 450 | 31% |
| Multimedia Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Rearview camera | 200 | No |
| In-vehicle Internet | 150 | No |
| App support | 0 | No |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| CD changer, in-dash | 200 | No |
| DVD-compatible player | 0 | No |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | No |
| Media drive, large | 15 | No |
| Traffic + travel information | 25 | No |
| SD Card slot | 25 | No |
| Total Requested | 600 | 46% |
| Total Not Requested | 715 | 54% |
| Lighting Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Steering-linked headlights | 150 | Yes |
| Xenon HID headlights | 500 | Yes |
| Headlight washers | 50 | No |
| Auto-dimming headlights | 200 | No |
| Total Requested | 650 | 72% |
| Total Not Requested | 250 | 28% |
Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C350 Sport
| 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 | Yes |
| Memory system, passenger seat | 150 | No |
| Upholstered door panels, leather | 250 | No |
| Total Requested | 1000 | 69% |
| Total Not Requested | 450 | 31% |
| Multimedia Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Rearview camera | 200 | No |
| In-vehicle Internet | 150 | No |
| App support | 0 | No |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| CD changer, in-dash | 200 | No |
| DVD-compatible player | 0 | No |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | No |
| Media drive, large | 15 | No |
| Traffic + travel information | 25 | No |
| SD Card slot | 25 | No |
| Total Requested | 600 | 46% |
| Total Not Requested | 715 | 54% |
| Lighting Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Steering-linked headlights | 150 | Yes |
| Xenon HID headlights | 500 | Yes |
| Headlight washers | 50 | No |
| Auto-dimming headlights | 200 | No |
| Total Requested | 650 | 72% |
| Total Not Requested | 250 | 28% |
Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C63 AMG
| 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% |
| Multimedia Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Rearview camera | 200 | No |
| In-vehicle Internet | 150 | No |
| App support | 0 | No |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| CD changer, in-dash | 200 | No |
| DVD-compatible player | 0 | No |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | No |
| Media drive, large | 15 | No |
| Traffic + travel information | 25 | No |
| SD Card slot | 25 | No |
| Total Requested | 600 | 46% |
| Total Not Requested | 715 | 54% |
| Lighting Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Steering-linked headlights | 150 | Yes |
| Xenon HID headlights | 500 | Yes |
| Headlight washers | 50 | No |
| Auto-dimming headlights | 200 | No |
| Total Requested | 650 | 72% |
| Total Not Requested | 250 | 28% |
Option Package Details
Volkswagen Passat VR6
| Navigation system | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| CD changer, remote | -125 | No |
| Total Requested | 600 | 126% |
| Total Not Requested | -125 | -26% |
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