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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: $17,420

Lowest Total Invoice: $35,685

Volkswagen Passat 1.8T SEL Premium   
Difference: $15,330

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2016201620162016201620162016
ModelC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassPassatPassat
TrimC300C350eC450 AMGAMG C63AMG C63 S1.8T SEL PremiumV6 SEL Premium
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $38,950 $45,490 $50,800 $65,250 $73,250 $34,270 $36,835
Base Invoice $36,224 $42,306 $47,244 $60,683 $68,123 $32,865 $35,325
Lighting Package 800 800 800        
Premium 2 Package 2,220 2,220 1,520        
Multimedia Package 2,690 2,690 2,690 2,690 2,690    
Driver Assistance Package 2,800 2,800 2,250 2,250 2,250    
Interior Package 2,880 2,880 2,150        
Parktronic Package 970 970 970 970 970    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720 720 720 720 720    
Rear spoiler 350 350       375 375
Panoramic sunroof 1,480 1,480 1,480 1,480 1,480    
AMG Leather Package       2,590      
Wood trim         0    
Body kit           1,900 1,900
Lighting Package 744 744 744        
Premium 2 Package 2,065 2,065 1,414        
Multimedia Package 2,502 2,502 2,502 2,502 2,502    
Driver Assistance Package 2,604 2,604 2,092 2,092 2,092    
Interior Package 2,678 2,678 2,000        
Parktronic Package 902 902 902 902 902    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 669 669 669 669 669    
Rear spoiler 326 326       300 300
Panoramic sunroof 1,376 1,376 1,376 1,376 1,376    
AMG Leather Package       2,409      
Wood trim         0    
Body kit           1,700 1,700
Options (change) 14,910 14,910 12,580 10,700 8,110 2,275 2,275
Options (change) 13,866 13,866 11,699 9,950 7,541 2,000 2,000
Destination 925 925 925 925 925 820 820
Gas Tax 0 -4,043 0 0 0 0 0
Total Price $54,785 $57,282 $64,305 $76,875 $82,285 $37,365 $39,930
Total Invoice $51,015 $53,054 $59,868 $71,558 $76,589 $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: $13,415
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $11,601
Model Year2016201620162016201620162016
ModelC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassPassatPassat
TrimC300C350eC450 AMGAMG C63AMG C63 S1.8T SEL PremiumV6 SEL Premium
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine241hp I4208hp I4 PiH362hp V6469hp V8503hp V8170hp I4280hp V6
TransmissionT7T7T7T7T7T6S6
DrivetrainRWDRWDAWDRWDRWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)590, 13590, 13590, 13590, 13590, 13400, 9400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/50-17225/45-18225/45-18245/40-18245/35-19235/45-18235/45-18
Total Price$54,785$57,282$64,305$76,875$82,285$37,365$39,930
Adjustments for Features-4,005-5,530-6,480-4,505-5,8550-100
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$50,780$51,752$57,825$72,370$76,430$37,365$39,830
Cost Above Minimum$0$972$7,045$21,590$25,650$0$2,465
Total Invoice$51,015$53,054$59,868$71,558$76,589$35,685$38,145
Adjustments for Features-3,729-5,122-6,033-4,193-5,4500-96
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$47,286$47,932$53,835$67,365$71,139$35,685$38,049
Cost Above Minimum$0$646$6,549$20,079$23,853$0$2,364

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

Model Year2016201620162016201620162016
ModelC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassPassatPassat
TrimC300C350eC450 AMGAMG C63AMG C63 S1.8T SEL PremiumV6 SEL Premium
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200$1200$1200$1200$1200  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic     $1100 
6-speed automated manual      $1100
RWD$0$0 $0$0  
AWD  $1700    
FWD     $0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control     $600$600
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed$850$850$850$850$850  
Eco accelerator $100     
Hands-free trunk or liftgate     $100$100
Remote climate control$25$25$25$25$25  
Remote start     $150$150
Remote start via app$75$75$75$75$75  
Remote window/roof operation$15$15$15$15$15  
Semi-automated parking system$500$500$500$500$500  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual     $250$250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350$350$350$350  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200$200$200$200$200  
Collision preparation system, rear$100$100$100$100$100  
Cross-traffic collision intervention, rear     $100$100
Driver drowsiness monitor$150$150$150$150$150  
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75$75$75  
Lane departure prevention, steering-based     $200$200
Lane keeping assist$400$400$400$400$400  
Pedestrian detection$50$50$50$50$50  
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0$0$0$0$0  
Secondary collision brake assist     $25$25
Temporary spare tire     $150$150
Tires, run-flat$150$150$150    
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100$100$100$100$100  
Vehicle health reports     $0$0
Cargo Management 
Console with shifter     $150$150
Console without shifter$150$150$150$150$150  
Rear seat pass-through     $100$100
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100$100$100$100  
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential    $500  
Electronically-variable engine mounts (performance-oriented)    $500  
Limited-slip rear differential   $300   
Engine / Motor 
3.6 kW onboard charger $0     
6 kWh battery pack $0     
Automatic start / stop$150$150$150$150$150  
Dual-mode exhaust   $250$250  
Raised top speed limiter    $0  
Exterior 
Body kit  $0$0$0$0$0
Bodyside moldings     $75$75
Painted brake calipers (optional)    $0  
Panoramic sunroof$1200$1200$1200$1200$1200  
Sunroof     $900$900
Infotainment 
Android Auto support     $100$100
Apple CarPlay support     $100$100
Aux input     $50$50
DVD-compatible player$0$0$0$0$0  
Handwriting recognition$200$200$200$200$200  
In-vehicle Internet$150$150$150$150$150  
Media drive$15$15$15$15$15  
Mirrorlink support     $0$0
Navigation map updates, three years$0$0$0$0$0  
Surround sound$250$250$250$250$250  
Telematics service, such as OnStar     $200$200
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225$225$225$225  
Wi-Fi hotspot$50$50$50$50$50  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock     $25$25
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75$75$75$75  
Auto-dimming headlights$200$200$200    
Boost gauge   $75$75  
Chronometer   $100$100  
Compass$0$0$0$0$0  
Cornering lights$50$50$50    
Fog light, rear$100$100$100$100$100  
Fog lights     $125$125
Interior ambient lighting     $150$150
Interior ambient lighting, configurable$150$150$150$150$150  
Large energy flow and fuel economy display $25     
LED headlights$1000$1000$1000  $1000$1000
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only   $750$750  
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25$25$25$25  
Steering-linked fog lights     $50$50
Steering-linked headlights$150$150$150    
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100$100$100$100   
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300$300$300    
Door sill trim plates     $100$100
Heated second row seats     $200$200
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200$200$200$200$200  
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150$150$150 $150$150
Memory system, passenger seat$150$150$150$150$150  
Metal pedals  $75$75$75$75$75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150$150$150$150  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150$150$150$150$150  
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat$50$50$50$50$50  
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50$50$50$50  
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat     $100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat     $100$100
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100$100$100  
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100$100$100  
Synthetic suede inserts in seating surfaces    $450  
Synthetic suede steering wheel    $150  
Upholstered instrument panel  $300$300$300  
Wood trim    $300  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500$500$500$500  
Adaptive dampers - mechanical$100      
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable $1000     
Crosswind stabilization$50$50$50$50$50  
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200$200$200$200  
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0$0$0  
Suggestive steering$0$0$0$0$0  
Transmission 
Launch control   $100$100  
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100$100$100$100 $100
Total Value of Features$10,430$11,955$12,905$10,930$12,280$6,425$6,525
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,005$5,530$6,480$4,505$5,855$0$100
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,729-5,122-6,033-4,193-5,4500-96

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

Model Year20162016
ModelC-ClassPassat
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase111.8 in110.4 in
Length184.5 in191.6 in
Width71.3 in72.2 in
Height56.8 in58.5 in
Curb Weight3,418 lb.3,231 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.0 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.1 in38.3 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.3 in56.9 in
Row 1 Legroom41.7 in42.4 in
Row 2 Headroom37.1 in37.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.0 in57.0 in
Row 2 Legroom35.2 in39.1 in
Cargo Volume12.6 ft315.9 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C300

Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Cornering lights50No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
LED headlights250Yes
Total Requested25038%
Total Not Requested40062%
Premium 2 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250No
LED tail lights0No
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only750Yes
Burmester, 590W, 13 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Satellite radio200Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested120067%
Total Not Requested60033%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
App support0Yes
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested92598%
Total Not Requested152%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Collision preparation system, rear100No
Pedestrian detection50No
Lane keeping assist system400Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Blind spot intervention150Yes
Total Requested105055%
Total Not Requested85045%
Interior Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Heated front seats200Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Illuminated door sill trim plates100No
Interior ambient lighting, configurable150No
Total Requested110056%
Total Not Requested85044%
Parktronic Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Parking guidance system - active500No
Total Requested40044%
Total Not Requested50056%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C350e

Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Cornering lights50No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
LED headlights250Yes
Total Requested25038%
Total Not Requested40062%
Premium 2 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250No
LED tail lights0No
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only750Yes
Burmester, 590W, 13 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Satellite radio200Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested120067%
Total Not Requested60033%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
App support0Yes
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested92598%
Total Not Requested152%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Collision preparation system, rear100No
Pedestrian detection50No
Lane keeping assist system400Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Blind spot intervention150Yes
Total Requested105055%
Total Not Requested85045%
Interior Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Heated front seats200Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Illuminated door sill trim plates100No
Interior ambient lighting, configurable150No
Total Requested110056%
Total Not Requested85044%
Parktronic Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Parking guidance system - active500No
Total Requested40044%
Total Not Requested50056%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C450 AMG

Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Cornering lights50No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
LED headlights250Yes
Total Requested25038%
Total Not Requested40062%
Premium 2 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250No
LED tail lights0No
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only750Yes
Burmester, 590W, 13 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested75056%
Total Not Requested60044%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
App support0Yes
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested92598%
Total Not Requested152%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Collision preparation system, rear100No
Pedestrian detection50No
Lane keeping assist system400Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Blind spot intervention150Yes
Total Requested85050%
Total Not Requested85050%
Interior Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Heated front seats200Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Illuminated door sill trim plates100No
Interior ambient lighting, configurable150No
Total Requested110056%
Total Not Requested85044%
Parktronic Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Parking guidance system - active500No
Total Requested40044%
Total Not Requested50056%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class AMG C63

Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
App support0Yes
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested92598%
Total Not Requested152%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Collision preparation system, rear100No
Pedestrian detection50No
Lane keeping assist system400Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Blind spot intervention150Yes
Total Requested85050%
Total Not Requested85050%
AMG Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Total Requested900100%
Total Not Requested00%
Parktronic Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Parking guidance system - active500No
Total Requested40044%
Total Not Requested50056%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class AMG C63 S

Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
App support0Yes
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested92598%
Total Not Requested152%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Collision preparation system, rear100No
Pedestrian detection50No
Lane keeping assist system400Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Blind spot intervention150Yes
Total Requested85050%
Total Not Requested85050%
Parktronic Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Parking guidance system - active500No
Total Requested40044%
Total Not Requested50056%

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