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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: $15,236 | |||||
Lowest Total Invoice: $30,904 Volkswagen Passat Komfort | |||||
| Difference: $14,457 | |||||
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| Model Year | 2015 | 2015 | 2015 | 2015 | 2009 |
| Model | C-Class | C-Class | C-Class | C-Class | Passat |
| Trim | C300 | C400 | C63 AMG | C63 AMG S | Komfort |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Base Price | $38,400 | $48,590 | $63,900 | $71,900 | $28,300 |
| Base Invoice | $35,712 | $45,189 | $59,427 | $66,867 | $26,436 |
| Multimedia Package | 2,690 | 2,690 | 2,690 | 2,690 | |
| Premium Package | 2,700 | ||||
| Metallic paint (extra cost) | 720 | 720 | 720 | 720 | |
| Sunshades, second row | 380 | 380 | 380 | 380 | |
| Rear side airbags | 420 | 420 | 420 | 420 | 350 |
| Special order charge | 250 | 250 | |||
| Rear spoiler | 300 | 300 | 479 | ||
| Sunshade, rear, power | 440 | 440 | 440 | 440 | |
| Panoramic sunroof | 1,480 | 1,480 | 1,480 | 1,480 | |
| Wood trim | 0 | ||||
| Navigation system | 1,990 | ||||
| Body kit | 1,650 | ||||
| Multimedia Package | 2,502 | 2,502 | 2,502 | 2,502 | |
| Premium Package | 2,511 | ||||
| Metallic paint (extra cost) | 669 | 669 | 669 | 669 | |
| Sunshades, second row | 354 | 354 | 353 | 353 | |
| Rear side airbags | 391 | 391 | 391 | 391 | 310 |
| Special order charge | 233 | 233 | |||
| Rear spoiler | 279 | 279 | 310 | ||
| Sunshade, rear, power | 409 | 409 | 409 | 409 | |
| Panoramic sunroof | 1,376 | 1,376 | 1,376 | 1,376 | |
| Wood trim | 0 | ||||
| Navigation system | 1,758 | ||||
| Body kit | 1,390 | ||||
| Options (change) | 9,380 | 6,680 | 6,130 | 6,130 | 4,469 |
| Options (change) | 8,724 | 6,213 | 5,700 | 5,700 | 3,768 |
| Destination | 925 | 925 | 925 | 925 | 700 |
| Total Price | $48,705 | $56,195 | $70,955 | $78,955 | $33,469 |
| Total Invoice | $45,361 | $52,327 | $66,052 | $73,492 | $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: $9,196 | |||||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $8,832 | |||||
| Model Year | 2015 | 2015 | 2015 | 2015 | 2009 |
| Model | C-Class | C-Class | C-Class | C-Class | Passat |
| Trim | C300 | C400 | C63 AMG | C63 AMG S | Komfort |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Engine | 241hp I4 | 329hp V6 | 469hp V8 | 503hp V8 | 200hp I4 |
| 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) | 590, 13 | 590, 13 | 590, 13 | 590, 13 | 80, 8 |
| Tire (rear if not all the same) | 225/50-17 | 225/45-18 | 245/40-18 | 245/35-19 | 235/45-17 |
| Total Price | $48,705 | $56,195 | $70,955 | $78,955 | $33,469 |
| Adjustments for Features | -6,040 | -8,340 | -8,690 | -10,290 | 0 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Price | $42,665 | $47,855 | $62,265 | $68,665 | $33,469 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $5,190 | $19,600 | $26,000 | $0 |
| Total Invoice | $45,361 | $52,327 | $66,052 | $73,492 | $30,904 |
| Adjustments for Features | -5,625 | -7,766 | -8,090 | -9,578 | 0 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice | $39,736 | $44,561 | $57,962 | $63,914 | $30,904 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $4,825 | $18,226 | $24,178 | $0 |
Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz C-Class vs. Volkswagen Passat
| Model Year | 2015 | 2015 | 2015 | 2015 | 2009 |
| Model | C-Class | C-Class | C-Class | C-Class | Passat |
| Trim | C300 | C400 | C63 AMG | C63 AMG S | Komfort |
| 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 | |||||
| Proximity key | $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 | $225 | |
| Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual | $250 | ||||
| Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power | $350 | $350 | $350 | $350 | |
| Universal garage door opener | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety | |||||
| Automatic braking, high-speed or partial | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | |
| Automatic braking, low-speed | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | |
| Driver drowsiness monitor | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | |
| Forward collision warning | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | |
| Full-size spare tire | $225 | ||||
| Knee airbag, driver | $75 | $75 | $75 | $75 | |
| Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | |
| Rearview camera | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | |
| Tires, run-flat | $150 | $150 | |||
| Torque vectoring, brake-based | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Cargo Management | |||||
| Console with shifter | $150 | ||||
| Console without shifter | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | |
| Rear seat pass-through | $100 | ||||
| Climate Control | |||||
| Automatic air recirculation | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Automatic climate control, front | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | |
| Dual-zone climate control | $125 | $125 | $125 | $125 | |
| Rain-sensing wipers | $175 | $175 | $175 | $175 | |
| Variable intermittent wipers | $75 | ||||
| Drivetrain | |||||
| Active rear differential | $500 | ||||
| Electronically-variable engine mounts (performance-oriented) | $500 | ||||
| Limited-slip rear differential | $300 | ||||
| Engine / Motor | |||||
| Automatic start / stop | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | |
| Dual-mode exhaust | $250 | $250 | |||
| Raised top speed limiter | $0 | ||||
| Exterior | |||||
| Body kit | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | |
| Bodyside moldings | $75 | ||||
| Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | |
| Painted brake calipers (optional) | $0 | ||||
| Panoramic sunroof | $1200 | $1200 | $1200 | $1200 | |
| Sunroof | $900 | ||||
| Infotainment | |||||
| App support | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | |
| Aux input | $50 | ||||
| Bluetooth audio streaming | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | |
| Bluetooth cell phone link | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Handwriting recognition | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | |
| HD radio | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| In-vehicle Internet | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | |
| Navigation map updates, three years | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | |
| 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 | |
| Voice control for nav and audio | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Wi-Fi hotspot | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors | |||||
| Analog clock | $25 | ||||
| Auto-dimming driver-side mirror | $75 | $75 | $75 | $75 | |
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | |
| Boost gauge | $75 | $75 | |||
| Chronometer | $100 | $100 | |||
| Fog light, rear | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Fog lights | $125 | ||||
| Interior ambient lighting | $150 | ||||
| Interior ambient lighting, configurable | $150 | $150 | |||
| LED headlights, single projector or low beam only | $750 | $750 | $750 | $750 | |
| Mirror tilt-down in reverse | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | |
| Power-folding mirrors | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| Seats and Interior Trim | |||||
| Aluminum trim | $100 | ||||
| Door sill trim plates | $100 | $100 | |||
| Illuminated door sill trim plates | $200 | $200 | |||
| Leather seating surfaces | $900 | ||||
| Leather-wrapped steering wheel | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | |
| Manual height adjuster, passenger seat | $50 | ||||
| Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | $50 | ||||
| Memory system, driver seat | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | |
| Memory system, passenger seat | $150 | $150 | |||
| Metal pedals | $75 | $75 | $75 | ||
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | |
| Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat | $50 | $50 | |||
| Power height adjuster, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Power recliner, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | |||
| Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Synthetic leather seating surfaces | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | |
| Synthetic suede inserts in seating surfaces | $450 | $450 | |||
| Synthetic suede steering wheel | $150 | ||||
| Upholstered instrument panel | $300 | $300 | $300 | ||
| Wood trim | $300 | $300 | $300 | ||
| Suspension, Wheels, and Tires | |||||
| Adaptive dampers - electrical | $500 | $500 | |||
| Adaptive dampers - mechanical | $100 | $100 | |||
| Crosswind stabilization | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| Electronic systems calibration selector | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | |
| Sport suspension (upgrade) | $0 | $0 | $0 | ||
| Suggestive steering | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | |
| Transmission | |||||
| Launch control | $100 | $100 | |||
| Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Total Value of Features | $9,615 | $11,915 | $12,265 | $13,865 | $3,575 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | $6,040 | $8,340 | $8,690 | $10,290 | $0 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | -5,625 | -7,766 | -8,090 | -9,578 | 0 |
Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz C-Class vs. Volkswagen Passat
| Model Year | 2015 | 2009 |
| Model | C-Class | Passat |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Wheelbase | 111.8 in | 106.7 in |
| Length | 184.5 in | 188.2 in |
| Width | 71.3 in | 71.7 in |
| Height | 56.8 in | 58.0 in |
| Curb Weight | 3,418 lb. | 3,345 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 18.0 gal. | 18.5 gal. |
| Row 1 Headroom | 37.1 in | 38.4 in |
| Row 1 Shoulder Room | 55.3 in | 55.7 in |
| Row 1 Legroom | 41.7 in | 41.4 in |
| Row 2 Headroom | 37.1 in | 37.8 in |
| Row 2 Shoulder Room | 55.0 in | 54.6 in |
| Row 2 Legroom | 35.2 in | 37.7 in |
| Cargo Volume | 12.6 ft3 | 14.2 ft3 |
Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C300
| Multimedia Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Rearview camera | 200 | No |
| Navigation map updates, three years | 0 | No |
| DVD-compatible player | 0 | Yes |
| Media drive | 15 | Yes |
| Traffic + travel information | 25 | No |
| App support | 0 | No |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | No |
| Total Requested | 615 | 65% |
| Total Not Requested | 325 | 35% |
| Premium Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Burmester, 590W, 13 speakers (with subwoofer) | 350 | No |
| Heated front seats | 200 | Yes |
| Satellite radio | 200 | Yes |
| Surround sound | 250 | No |
| Proximity key | 250 | No |
| LED tail lights | 0 | No |
| LED headlights, single projector or low beam only | 750 | No |
| Total Requested | 400 | 20% |
| Total Not Requested | 1600 | 80% |
Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C400
| Multimedia Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Rearview camera | 200 | No |
| Navigation map updates, three years | 0 | No |
| DVD-compatible player | 0 | Yes |
| Media drive | 15 | Yes |
| Traffic + travel information | 25 | No |
| App support | 0 | No |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | No |
| Total Requested | 615 | 65% |
| Total Not Requested | 325 | 35% |
Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C63 AMG
| Multimedia Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Rearview camera | 200 | No |
| Navigation map updates, three years | 0 | No |
| DVD-compatible player | 0 | Yes |
| Media drive | 15 | Yes |
| Traffic + travel information | 25 | No |
| App support | 0 | No |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | No |
| Total Requested | 615 | 65% |
| Total Not Requested | 325 | 35% |
Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C63 AMG S
| Multimedia Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Rearview camera | 200 | No |
| Navigation map updates, three years | 0 | No |
| DVD-compatible player | 0 | Yes |
| Media drive | 15 | Yes |
| Traffic + travel information | 25 | No |
| App support | 0 | No |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | No |
| Total Requested | 615 | 65% |
| Total Not Requested | 325 | 35% |
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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