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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: $31,595

Volkswagen Passat 2.5L SEL Premium   
Difference: $19,170

Lowest Total Invoice: $30,273

Volkswagen Passat 2.5L SEL Premium   
Difference: $17,004

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20162016201620162016201320132013
ModelC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassPassatPassatPassat
TrimC300C350eC450 AMGAMG C63AMG C63 S2.5L SEL PremiumTDI SEL PremiumV6 SEL Premium
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $38,950 $45,490 $50,800 $65,250 $73,250 $30,425 $32,915 $33,525
Base Invoice $36,224 $42,306 $47,244 $60,683 $68,123 $29,178 $31,564 $32,151
Blind spot warning system 550 550            
Multimedia Package 2,690 2,690 2,690 2,690 2,690      
Interior Package 2,880 2,880 2,150          
Premium 2 Package 2,220 2,220 1,520          
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720 720 720 720 720      
Rear spoiler 350 350       375 375 375
Panoramic sunroof 1,480 1,480 1,480 1,480 1,480      
AMG Leather Package       2,590        
Wood trim         0      
Blind spot warning system 512 512            
Multimedia Package 2,502 2,502 2,502 2,502 2,502      
Interior Package 2,678 2,678 2,000          
Premium 2 Package 2,065 2,065 1,414          
Metallic paint (extra cost) 669 669 669 669 669      
Rear spoiler 326 326       300 300 300
Panoramic sunroof 1,376 1,376 1,376 1,376 1,376      
AMG Leather Package       2,409        
Wood trim         0      
Options (change) 10,890 10,890 8,560 7,480 4,890 375 375 375
Options (change) 10,128 10,128 7,961 6,956 4,547 300 300 300
Destination 925 925 925 925 925 795 795 795
Gas Tax 0 -4,043 0 0 0 0 0 0
Total Price $50,765 $53,262 $60,285 $73,655 $79,065 $31,595 $34,085 $34,695
Total Invoice $47,277 $49,316 $56,130 $68,564 $73,595 $30,273 $32,659 $33,246

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mercedes-Benz C-Class vs. Volkswagen Passat

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Passat 2.5L SEL Premium
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $14,030
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $12,217
Model Year20162016201620162016201320132013
ModelC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassPassatPassatPassat
TrimC300C350eC450 AMGAMG C63AMG C63 S2.5L SEL PremiumTDI SEL PremiumV6 SEL Premium
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine241hp I4208hp I4 PiH362hp V6469hp V8503hp V8170hp I5140hp I4 D280hp V6
TransmissionT7T7T7T7T7T6S6S6
DrivetrainRWDRWDAWDRWDRWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)590, 13590, 13590, 13590, 13590, 13400, 9400, 9400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/50-17225/45-18225/45-18245/40-18245/35-19215/55-17235/45-18235/45-18
Total Price$50,765$53,262$60,285$73,655$79,065$31,595$34,085$34,695
Adjustments for Features-5,140-6,665-7,615-6,290-7,64000-100
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$45,625$46,597$52,670$67,365$71,425$31,595$34,085$34,595
Cost Above Minimum$0$972$7,045$21,740$25,800$0$2,490$3,000
Total Invoice$47,277$49,316$56,130$68,564$73,595$30,273$32,659$33,246
Adjustments for Features-4,787-6,171-7,090-5,855-7,11100-96
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$42,490$43,145$49,040$62,709$66,484$30,273$32,659$33,150
Cost Above Minimum$0$655$6,550$20,219$23,994$0$2,386$2,877

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

Model Year20162016201620162016201320132013
ModelC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassPassatPassatPassat
TrimC300C350eC450 AMGAMG C63AMG C63 S2.5L SEL PremiumTDI SEL PremiumV6 SEL Premium
Body4dr Sedan4dr 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$1100
RWD$0$0 $0$0   
AWD  $1700     
FWD     $0$0$0
Accessories 
Eco accelerator $100      
Remote app$25$25$25$25$25   
Remote climate control$25$25$25$25$25   
Remote start     $150$150$150
Remote start via app$75$75$75$75$75   
Remote window/roof operation$15$15$15$15$15   
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual     $250$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   
Automatic braking, low-speed$200$200$200$200$200   
Blind spot warning system$200$200$200$200$200   
Driver drowsiness monitor$150$150$150$150$150   
Forward collision warning$200$200$200$200$200   
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75$75$75   
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0$0$0$0$0   
Temporary spare tire     $150$150$150
Tires, run-flat$150$150$150     
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100$100$100$100$100   
Cargo Management 
Console with shifter     $150$150$150
Console without shifter$150$150$150$150$150   
Rear seat pass-through     $100$100$100
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100$100$100$100   
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175$175$175$175   
Variable intermittent wipers     $75$75$75
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   
Bodyside moldings     $75$75$75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25$25$25$25   
Painted brake calipers (optional)    $0   
Panoramic sunroof$1200$1200$1200$1200$1200   
Sunroof     $900$900$900
Infotainment 
App support$0$0$0$0$0   
Aux input     $50$50$50
Handwriting recognition$200$200$200$200$200   
In-vehicle Internet$150$150$150$150$150   
iPod integration     $100$100$100
Navigation map updates, three years$0$0$0$0$0   
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25$25$25$25   
Surround sound$250$250$250$250$250   
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225$225$225$225   
Traffic + travel information$25$25$25$25$25   
Traffic information     $25$25$25
USB port$25$25$25$25$25   
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100$100$100$100   
Wi-Fi hotspot$50$50$50$50$50   
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock     $25$25$25
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75$75$75$75   
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$125
Interior ambient lighting     $150$150$150
Interior ambient lighting, configurable$150$150$150$150$150   
Large energy flow and fuel economy display $25      
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only$750$750$750$750$750   
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25$25$25$25   
Power-folding mirrors$50$50$50$50$50   
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100$100$100$100    
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300$300$300     
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200$200$200$200$200   
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150$150$150 $150$150$150
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat     $50$50$50
Memory system, passenger seat$150$150$150$150$150   
Metal pedals  $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, passenger seat     $100$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 leather seating surfaces     $0$0$0
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$8,915$10,440$11,390$10,065$11,415$3,775$3,775$3,875
Value of Feature Adjustments$5,140$6,665$7,615$6,290$7,640$0$0$100
Value of Feature Adjustments-4,787-6,171-7,090-5,855-7,11100-96

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

Model Year20162013
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.3,167 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

Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Media drive15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
App support0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Total Requested84089%
Total Not Requested10011%
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%
Premium 2 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250No
LED tail lights0No
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only750No
Burmester, 590W, 13 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Satellite radio200Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested45025%
Total Not Requested135075%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C350e

Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Media drive15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
App support0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Total Requested84089%
Total Not Requested10011%
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%
Premium 2 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250No
LED tail lights0No
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only750No
Burmester, 590W, 13 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Satellite radio200Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested45025%
Total Not Requested135075%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C450 AMG

Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Media drive15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
App support0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Total Requested84089%
Total Not Requested10011%
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%
Premium 2 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250No
LED tail lights0No
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only750No
Burmester, 590W, 13 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested1350100%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class AMG C63

Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Media drive15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
App support0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Total Requested84089%
Total Not Requested10011%
AMG Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Total Requested900100%
Total Not Requested00%

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

Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Media drive15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
App support0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Total Requested84089%
Total Not Requested10011%

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