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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: $35,260 Volkswagen Passat 1.8T SEL Premium | |||||||
| Difference: $15,505 | |||||||
Lowest Total Invoice: $33,606 Volkswagen Passat 1.8T SEL Premium | |||||||
| Difference: $13,671 | |||||||
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| Model Year | 2016 | 2016 | 2016 | 2016 | 2015 | 2015 | 2015 |
| Model | C-Class | C-Class | C-Class | C-Class | Passat | Passat | Passat |
| Trim | C300 | C450 AMG | AMG C63 | AMG C63 S | 1.8T SEL Premium | TDI SEL Premium | V6 SEL Premium |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Base Price | $38,950 | $50,800 | $65,250 | $73,250 | $31,790 | $33,925 | $35,995 |
| Base Invoice | $36,224 | $47,244 | $60,683 | $68,123 | $30,486 | $32,534 | $34,519 |
| Blind spot warning system | 550 | ||||||
| Interior Package | 2,880 | 2,150 | |||||
| Premium 2 Package | 2,220 | 1,520 | |||||
| Multimedia Package | 2,690 | 2,690 | 2,690 | 2,690 | |||
| Metallic paint (extra cost) | 720 | 720 | 720 | 720 | |||
| Rear spoiler | 350 | 375 | 375 | 375 | |||
| Panoramic sunroof | 1,480 | 1,480 | 1,480 | 1,480 | |||
| AMG Leather Package | 2,590 | ||||||
| Wood trim | 0 | ||||||
| Illuminated door sill trim plates | 375 | 375 | 375 | ||||
| Body kit | 1,900 | 1,900 | 1,900 | ||||
| Blind spot warning system | 512 | ||||||
| Interior Package | 2,678 | 2,000 | |||||
| Premium 2 Package | 2,065 | 1,414 | |||||
| Multimedia Package | 2,502 | 2,502 | 2,502 | 2,502 | |||
| Metallic paint (extra cost) | 669 | 669 | 669 | 669 | |||
| Rear spoiler | 326 | 300 | 300 | 300 | |||
| Panoramic sunroof | 1,376 | 1,376 | 1,376 | 1,376 | |||
| AMG Leather Package | 2,409 | ||||||
| Wood trim | 0 | ||||||
| Illuminated door sill trim plates | 300 | 300 | 300 | ||||
| Body kit | 1,700 | 1,700 | 1,700 | ||||
| Options (change) | 10,890 | 8,560 | 7,480 | 4,890 | 2,650 | 2,650 | 2,650 |
| Options (change) | 10,128 | 7,961 | 6,956 | 4,547 | 2,300 | 2,300 | 2,300 |
| Destination | 925 | 925 | 925 | 925 | 820 | 820 | 820 |
| Total Price | $50,765 | $60,285 | $73,655 | $79,065 | $35,260 | $37,395 | $39,465 |
| Total Invoice | $47,277 | $56,130 | $68,564 | $73,595 | $33,606 | $35,654 | $37,639 |
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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: $11,615 | |||||||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $10,048 | |||||||
| Model Year | 2016 | 2016 | 2016 | 2016 | 2015 | 2015 | 2015 |
| Model | C-Class | C-Class | C-Class | C-Class | Passat | Passat | Passat |
| Trim | C300 | C450 AMG | AMG C63 | AMG C63 S | 1.8T SEL Premium | TDI SEL Premium | V6 SEL Premium |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Engine | 241hp I4 | 362hp V6 | 469hp V8 | 503hp V8 | 170hp I4 | 150hp I4 D | 280hp V6 |
| Transmission | T7 | T7 | T7 | T7 | T6 | S6 | S6 |
| Drivetrain | RWD | AWD | RWD | RWD | FWD | FWD | FWD |
| EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway) | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG |
| Audio (watts, speakers) | 590, 13 | 590, 13 | 590, 13 | 590, 13 | 400, 9 | 400, 9 | 400, 9 |
| Tire (rear if not all the same) | 225/50-17 | 225/45-18 | 245/40-18 | 245/35-19 | 235/45-18 | 235/45-18 | 235/45-18 |
| Total Price | $50,765 | $60,285 | $73,655 | $79,065 | $35,260 | $37,395 | $39,465 |
| Adjustments for Features | -3,890 | -6,365 | -5,040 | -6,390 | 0 | 0 | -100 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Price | $46,875 | $53,920 | $68,615 | $72,675 | $35,260 | $37,395 | $39,365 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $7,045 | $21,740 | $25,800 | $0 | $2,135 | $4,105 |
| Total Invoice | $47,277 | $56,130 | $68,564 | $73,595 | $33,606 | $35,654 | $37,639 |
| Adjustments for Features | -3,623 | -5,926 | -4,692 | -5,948 | 0 | 0 | -95 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice | $43,654 | $50,204 | $63,872 | $67,647 | $33,606 | $35,654 | $37,544 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $6,550 | $20,218 | $23,993 | $0 | $2,048 | $3,938 |
Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz C-Class vs. Volkswagen Passat
| Model Year | 2016 | 2016 | 2016 | 2016 | 2015 | 2015 | 2015 |
| Model | C-Class | C-Class | C-Class | C-Class | Passat | Passat | Passat |
| Trim | C300 | C450 AMG | AMG C63 | AMG C63 S | 1.8T SEL Premium | TDI SEL Premium | V6 SEL Premium |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 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 | ||||||
| 6-speed automated manual | $1100 | $1100 | |||||
| RWD | $0 | $0 | $0 | ||||
| AWD | $1700 | ||||||
| FWD | $0 | $0 | $0 | ||||
| Accessories | |||||||
| Remote climate control | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | |||
| Remote start | $150 | $150 | $150 | ||||
| Remote start via app | $75 | $75 | $75 | $75 | |||
| Remote window/roof operation | $15 | $15 | $15 | $15 | |||
| Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual | $250 | $250 | $250 | ||||
| Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power | $350 | $350 | $350 | $350 | |||
| Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety | |||||||
| Automatic braking, high-speed or partial | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | |||
| Automatic braking, low-speed | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | |||
| Blind spot warning system | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | |||
| Driver drowsiness monitor | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | |||
| Forward collision warning | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | |||
| Knee airbag, driver | $75 | $75 | $75 | $75 | |||
| Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | |||
| Temporary spare tire | $150 | $150 | $150 | ||||
| Tires, run-flat | $150 | $150 | |||||
| Torque vectoring, brake-based | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |||
| Vehicle health reports | $0 | $0 | $0 | ||||
| Cargo Management | |||||||
| Console with shifter | $150 | $150 | $150 | ||||
| Console without shifter | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | |||
| Rear seat pass-through | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||||
| Climate Control | |||||||
| Automatic air recirculation | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |||
| 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 | $0 | $0 | |
| Bodyside moldings | $75 | $75 | $75 | ||||
| Painted brake calipers (optional) | $0 | ||||||
| Panoramic sunroof | $1200 | $1200 | $1200 | $1200 | |||
| Sunroof | $900 | $900 | $900 | ||||
| Infotainment | |||||||
| App support | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | |||
| Aux input | $50 | $50 | $50 | ||||
| CD changer, in-dash | $325 | $325 | $325 | ||||
| CD player | $125 | $125 | $125 | $125 | |||
| Handwriting recognition | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | |||
| In-vehicle Internet | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | |||
| iPod integration | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||||
| 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 | $200 | $200 | $200 | ||||
| Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation | $225 | $225 | $225 | $225 | |||
| USB port | $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 | $25 | $25 | ||||
| Auto-dimming driver-side mirror | $75 | $75 | $75 | $75 | |||
| Boost gauge | $75 | $75 | |||||
| Chronometer | $100 | $100 | |||||
| Compass | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | |||
| Cornering lights | $50 | $50 | $50 | ||||
| Fog light, rear | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |||
| Fog lights | $125 | $125 | $125 | ||||
| Interior ambient lighting | $150 | $150 | $150 | ||||
| Interior ambient lighting, configurable | $150 | $150 | $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 | $100 | $100 | ||||
| Cooled or ventilated front seats | $300 | $300 | |||||
| Leather-wrapped steering wheel | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | |
| Memory system, passenger seat | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | |||
| Metal pedals | $75 | $75 | $75 | ||||
| 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 | $100 | ||||
| Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||||
| Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |||
| Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |||
| Synthetic suede inserts in seating surfaces | $450 | $450 | $450 | $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 | ||||
| Adaptive dampers - mechanical | $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 | $100 | ||
| Total Value of Features | $8,590 | $11,065 | $9,740 | $11,090 | $4,700 | $4,700 | $4,800 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | $3,890 | $6,365 | $5,040 | $6,390 | $0 | $0 | $100 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | -3,623 | -5,926 | -4,692 | -5,948 | 0 | 0 | -95 |
Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz C-Class vs. Volkswagen Passat
| Model Year | 2016 | 2015 |
| Model | C-Class | Passat |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Wheelbase | 111.8 in | 110.4 in |
| Length | 184.5 in | 191.6 in |
| Width | 71.3 in | 72.2 in |
| Height | 56.8 in | 58.5 in |
| Curb Weight | 3,418 lb. | 3,173 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 18.0 gal. | 18.5 gal. |
| Row 1 Headroom | 37.1 in | 38.3 in |
| Row 1 Shoulder Room | 55.3 in | 56.9 in |
| Row 1 Legroom | 41.7 in | 42.4 in |
| Row 2 Headroom | 37.1 in | 37.8 in |
| Row 2 Shoulder Room | 55.0 in | 57.0 in |
| Row 2 Legroom | 35.2 in | 39.1 in |
| Cargo Volume | 12.6 ft3 | 15.9 ft3 |
Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C300
| Interior Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Leather seating surfaces | 900 | Yes |
| Cooled or ventilated front seats | 300 | No |
| Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat | 50 | No |
| Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat | 100 | No |
| Memory system, passenger seat | 150 | No |
| Illuminated door sill trim plates | 100 | Yes |
| Interior ambient lighting, configurable | 150 | No |
| Heated front seats | 200 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 1200 | 62% |
| Total Not Requested | 750 | 38% |
| Premium 2 Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Surround sound | 250 | No |
| LED tail lights | 0 | No |
| LED headlights, single projector or low beam only | 750 | No |
| Burmester, 590W, 13 speakers (with subwoofer) | 350 | No |
| Proximity key | 250 | Yes |
| Satellite radio | 200 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 450 | 25% |
| Total Not Requested | 1350 | 75% |
| Multimedia Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Rearview camera | 200 | Yes |
| Media drive | 15 | Yes |
| Traffic + travel information | 25 | Yes |
| App support | 0 | No |
| Navigation map updates, three years | 0 | No |
| DVD-compatible player | 0 | Yes |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | No |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 840 | 89% |
| Total Not Requested | 100 | 11% |
Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C450 AMG
| Interior Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Leather seating surfaces | 900 | Yes |
| Cooled or ventilated front seats | 300 | No |
| Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat | 50 | No |
| Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat | 100 | No |
| Memory system, passenger seat | 150 | No |
| Illuminated door sill trim plates | 100 | Yes |
| Interior ambient lighting, configurable | 150 | No |
| Heated front seats | 200 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 1200 | 62% |
| Total Not Requested | 750 | 38% |
| Premium 2 Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Surround sound | 250 | No |
| LED tail lights | 0 | No |
| LED headlights, single projector or low beam only | 750 | No |
| Burmester, 590W, 13 speakers (with subwoofer) | 350 | No |
| Total Requested | 0 | 0% |
| Total Not Requested | 1350 | 100% |
| Multimedia Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Rearview camera | 200 | Yes |
| Media drive | 15 | Yes |
| Traffic + travel information | 25 | Yes |
| App support | 0 | No |
| Navigation map updates, three years | 0 | No |
| DVD-compatible player | 0 | Yes |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | No |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 840 | 89% |
| Total Not Requested | 100 | 11% |
Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class AMG C63
| Multimedia Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Rearview camera | 200 | Yes |
| Media drive | 15 | Yes |
| Traffic + travel information | 25 | Yes |
| App support | 0 | No |
| Navigation map updates, three years | 0 | No |
| DVD-compatible player | 0 | Yes |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | No |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 840 | 89% |
| Total Not Requested | 100 | 11% |
| AMG Leather Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Upgraded leather upholstery | 0 | No |
| Leather seating surfaces | 900 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 900 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class AMG C63 S
| Multimedia Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Rearview camera | 200 | Yes |
| Media drive | 15 | Yes |
| Traffic + travel information | 25 | Yes |
| App support | 0 | No |
| Navigation map updates, three years | 0 | No |
| DVD-compatible player | 0 | Yes |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | No |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 840 | 89% |
| Total Not Requested | 100 | 11% |
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