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Mercedes-Benz C-Class vs. Volkswagen Passat Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Mercedes-Benz C-Class vs. Volkswagen Passat Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $37,365

Volkswagen Passat 1.8T SEL Premium   
Difference: $12,810

Lowest Total Invoice: $35,685

Volkswagen Passat 1.8T SEL Premium   
Difference: $11,043

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201320132013201320162016
ModelC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassPassatPassat
TrimC250 SportC300 SportC350 SportC63 AMG1.8T SEL PremiumV6 SEL Premium
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $35,350 $38,950 $41,400 $59,800 $34,270 $36,835
Base Invoice $32,876 $36,224 $38,502 $55,614 $32,865 $35,325
Premium 1 Package 2,500 2,500        
Multimedia Package 2,790 2,790 2,790 2,790    
Driver Assistance Package 2,950 2,950 2,950 2,950    
Leather Package 1,750 1,750 1,750      
Obstacle detection, rear 970 970 970 970    
Lighting Package 1,290 1,290 1,290 1,290    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720 720 720 720    
Rear spoiler 300 300     375 375
Proximity key 650 650 650 650    
Wood trim     0 0    
AMG Leather Package       3,090    
Body kit         1,900 1,900
Premium 1 Package 2,325 2,325        
Multimedia Package 2,595 2,595 2,595 2,595    
Driver Assistance Package 2,744 2,744 2,744 2,744    
Leather Package 1,628 1,628 1,628      
Obstacle detection, rear 902 902 902 902    
Lighting Package 1,200 1,200 1,200 1,200    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 669 669 669 669    
Rear spoiler 279 279     300 300
Proximity key 605 605 605 605    
Wood trim     0 0    
AMG Leather Package       2,874    
Body kit         1,700 1,700
Options (change) 13,920 13,920 11,120 12,460 2,275 2,275
Options (change) 12,947 12,947 10,343 11,589 2,000 2,000
Destination 905 905 905 905 820 820
Gas Tax 0 0 0 1,700 0 0
Total Price $50,175 $53,775 $53,425 $74,865 $37,365 $39,930
Total Invoice $46,728 $50,076 $49,750 $69,808 $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 Premium
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $11,505
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $9,828
Model Year201320132013201320162016
ModelC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassPassatPassat
TrimC250 SportC300 SportC350 SportC63 AMG1.8T SEL PremiumV6 SEL Premium
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine201hp I4248hp V6302hp V6451hp V8170hp I4280hp V6
TransmissionT7T7T7T7T6S6
DrivetrainRWDAWDRWDRWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)450, 12450, 12450, 12450, 12400, 9400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17225/45-17225/45-17235/40-18235/45-18235/45-18
Total Price$50,175$53,775$53,425$74,865$37,365$39,930
Adjustments for Features-1,305-3,155-1,655-2,0050-100
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$48,870$50,620$51,770$72,860$37,365$39,830
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,750$2,900$23,990$0$2,465
Total Invoice$46,728$50,076$49,750$69,808$35,685$38,145
Adjustments for Features-1,215-2,938-1,541-1,8700-96
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$45,513$47,138$48,209$67,938$35,685$38,049
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,625$2,696$22,425$0$2,364

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Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz C-Class vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year201320132013201320162016
ModelC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassPassatPassat
TrimC250 SportC300 SportC350 SportC63 AMG1.8T SEL PremiumV6 SEL Premium
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200$1200$1200$1200  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic    $1100 
6-speed automated manual     $1100
RWD$0 $0$0  
AWD $1700    
FWD    $0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control    $600$600
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed$850$850$850$850  
Hands-free trunk or liftgate    $100$100
Parking guidance system - passive$250$250$250$250  
Remote start    $150$150
Remote window/roof operation$15$15$15$15  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual    $250$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  
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200$200$200$200  
Cross-traffic collision intervention, rear    $100$100
Cross-traffic warning, rear    $100$100
Driver drowsiness monitor$150$150$150$150  
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75$75  
Lane departure prevention$150$150$150$150  
Lane departure prevention, steering-based    $200$200
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0$0$0$0  
Secondary collision brake assist    $25$25
Vehicle health reports    $0$0
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder    $25$25
Rear seat pass-through    $100$100
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100$100$100  
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150$150   
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings    $75$75
Infotainment 
Android Auto support    $100$100
Apple CarPlay support    $100$100
CD changer, in-dash$325$325$325$325  
CD player    $125$125
DVD-compatible player$0$0$0$0  
In-vehicle Internet$150$150$150$150  
Media drive$15$15$15$15  
Mirrorlink support    $0$0
Surround sound$250$250$250$250  
Telematics service, such as OnStar    $200$200
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225$225$225  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock    $25$25
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75$75$75  
Auto-dimming headlights$200$200$200$200  
Chronometer   $100  
Compass$0$0$0$0  
Fog light, rear$100$100$100$100  
Fog lights    $125$125
Headlight washers$50$50$50$50  
Interior ambient lighting    $150$150
LED headlights    $1000$1000
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25$25$25  
Power-folding mirrors    $50$50
Steering-linked fog lights    $50$50
Steering-linked headlights$150$150$150$150  
Xenon HID headlights$500$500$500$500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100$100    
Heated second row seats    $200$200
Leather door panel trim$250$250$250$250  
Memory system, passenger seat$150$150$150$150  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150$150$150  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150$150$150$150  
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat$50$50$50$50  
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50$50$50  
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat    $100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat    $100$100
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  
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0$0$0$0  
Transmission 
Launch control   $100  
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls   $100 $100
Total Value of Features$6,455$8,305$6,805$7,155$5,150$5,250
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,305$3,155$1,655$2,005$0$100
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,215-2,938-1,541-1,8700-96

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Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz C-Class vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year20132016
ModelC-ClassPassat
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase108.7 in110.4 in
Length180.7 in191.6 in
Width69.7 in72.2 in
Height56.3 in58.5 in
Curb Weight3,429 lb.3,231 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.4 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.1 in38.3 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.7 in56.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room52.3 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.7 in42.4 in
Row 2 Headroom36.9 in37.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.0 in57.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.9 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom33.4 in39.1 in
Cargo Volume12.4 ft315.9 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C250 Sport

Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Surround sound250No
iPod integration100Yes
Harman/Kardon, 450W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat50No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat100No
Folding second row seats300Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Total Requested100054%
Total Not Requested85046%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
In-vehicle Internet150No
App support0Yes
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
SD Card slot25Yes
Total Requested95072%
Total Not Requested36528%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Lane departure prevention system150Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed200No
Forward collision alert200Yes
Blind spot intervention150Yes
Total Requested110055%
Total Not Requested90045%
Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Total Requested90062%
Total Not Requested55038%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Total Requested50056%
Total Not Requested40044%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C300 Sport

Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Surround sound250No
iPod integration100Yes
Harman/Kardon, 450W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat50No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat100No
Folding second row seats300Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Total Requested100054%
Total Not Requested85046%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
In-vehicle Internet150No
App support0Yes
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
SD Card slot25Yes
Total Requested95072%
Total Not Requested36528%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Lane departure prevention system150Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed200No
Forward collision alert200Yes
Blind spot intervention150Yes
Total Requested110055%
Total Not Requested90045%
Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Total Requested90062%
Total Not Requested55038%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Total Requested50056%
Total Not Requested40044%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C350 Sport

Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
In-vehicle Internet150No
App support0Yes
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
SD Card slot25Yes
Total Requested95072%
Total Not Requested36528%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Lane departure prevention system150Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed200No
Forward collision alert200Yes
Blind spot intervention150Yes
Total Requested110055%
Total Not Requested90045%
Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Total Requested90062%
Total Not Requested55038%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Total Requested50056%
Total Not Requested40044%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C63 AMG

Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
In-vehicle Internet150No
App support0Yes
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
SD Card slot25Yes
Total Requested95072%
Total Not Requested36528%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Lane departure prevention system150Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed200No
Forward collision alert200Yes
Blind spot intervention150Yes
Total Requested110055%
Total Not Requested90045%
AMG Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Total Requested90067%
Total Not Requested45033%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Total Requested50056%
Total Not Requested40044%

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