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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: $38,280

Volkswagen Passat 3.6 VR6   
Difference: $11,145

Lowest Total Invoice: $35,113

Volkswagen Passat 3.6 VR6   
Difference: $10,924

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201820182018201820182006
ModelC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassPassat
TrimC300C350eAMG C43AMG C63AMG C63 S3.6 VR6
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $40,250 $47,900 $53,400 $66,100 $73,700 $29,950
Base Invoice $37,433 $44,547 $49,662 $61,473 $68,541 $27,513
Garmin Map Pilot 625 625 625 625 625  
Leather Seating Package 1,950 1,950        
AMG Line 2,175          
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720 720 720 720 720  
Heated front seats 580 580        
Satellite radio 460          
Sunshades, second row 380   380 380 380  
Sunshade, rear, power 440 750 440 440 440  
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only 850 850 850   850  
Parktronic Package   970        
Leather seating surfaces     1,620      
AMG Leather Package       2,590    
Luxury #2 Package           5,250
Sport Package           300
Navigation system           1,800
Rear side airbags           350
Garmin Map Pilot 581 581 581 581 581  
Leather Seating Package 1,814 1,814        
AMG Line 2,023          
Metallic paint (extra cost) 670 670 670 670 670  
Heated front seats 539 539        
Satellite radio 428          
Sunshades, second row 354   354 353 353  
Sunshade, rear, power 409 698 409 409 409  
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only 791 791 791   791  
Parktronic Package   902        
Leather seating surfaces     1,507      
AMG Leather Package       2,409    
Luxury #2 Package           4,797
Sport Package           274
Navigation system           1,589
Rear side airbags           310
Options (change) 8,180 6,445 4,635 4,755 3,015 7,700
Options (change) 7,609 5,995 4,312 4,422 2,804 6,970
Destination 995 995 995 995 995 630
Gas Tax 0 -4,043 0 0 0 0
Total Price $49,425 $51,297 $59,030 $71,850 $77,710 $38,280
Total Invoice $46,037 $47,494 $54,969 $66,890 $72,340 $35,113

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Passat 3.6 VR6
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $7,717
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,474
Model Year201820182018201820182006
ModelC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassPassat
TrimC300C350eAMG C43AMG C63AMG C63 S3.6 VR6
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine241hp I4208hp I4 PiH362hp V6469hp V8503hp V8280hp V6
TransmissionT9T7T9T7T7T6
DrivetrainRWDRWDAWDRWDRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 5?, 5?, 5590, 13590, 13600, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-18225/45-18225/45-18245/40-18245/35-19235/45-17
Total Price$49,425$51,297$59,030$71,850$77,710$38,280
Adjustments for Features-3,375-5,300-6,275-5,525-6,2250
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$46,050$45,997$52,755$66,325$71,485$38,280
Cost Above Minimum$53$0$6,758$20,328$25,488$0
Total Invoice$46,037$47,494$54,969$66,890$72,340$35,113
Adjustments for Features-3,144-4,907-5,843-5,144-5,7950
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$42,893$42,587$49,126$61,746$66,545$35,113
Cost Above Minimum$306$0$6,539$19,159$23,958$0

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

Model Year201820182018201820182006
ModelC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassPassat
TrimC300C350eAMG C43AMG C63AMG C63 S3.6 VR6
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1400 $1400   
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1200 $1200$1200 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic     $1100
RWD$0$0 $0$0 
AWD  $1700   
FWD     $0
Accessories 
Eco accelerator $100    
Proximity key  $250$250$250 
Remote app$25$25$25$25$25 
Remote climate control$25$25$25$25$25 
Remote start via app$75$75$75$75$75 
Remote window/roof operation$15$15$15$15$15 
Semi-automated parking system $500    
Sunshade, rear     $125
Sunshade, rear, power$225$225$225$225$225 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual     $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350$350$350$350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats     $0
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 
Driver drowsiness monitor$150$150$150$150$150 
Forward collision warning$200$200$200$200$200 
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75$75$75 
Obstacle detection, front $150   $150
Obstacle detection, rear $250   $250
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0$0$0$0$0 
Rearview camera$200$200$200$200$200 
Tires, run-flat$150$150$150   
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100$100$100$100$100 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment     $50
Cargo net     $40
Console with shifter     $150
Console without shifter$150$150$150$150$150 
Rear seat pass-through     $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
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25$25$25$25 
Painted brake calipers (optional)    $0 
Rear spoiler$200  $200$200 
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25$25$25$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100$100$100$100 
CD changer, remote     $200
HD radio$50$50$50$50$50 
In-vehicle Internet$150$150$150$150$150 
Satellite radio$200 $200$200$200$200
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25$25$25$25 
Surround sound   $250$250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225$225$225$225 
Traffic information$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    
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75$75$75$75 
Boost gauge  $75$75$75 
Chronometer  $100$100$100 
Fog light, rear$100$100$100$100$100 
Fog lights     $125
Headlight washers     $50
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 
Steering-linked headlights     $150
Xenon HID headlights     $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim     $100
Illuminated door sill trim plates   $200$200 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150$150$150 $150
Memory system, 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 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 steering wheel    $150 
Upholstered instrument panel  $300$300$300 
Wood trim$300$300$300$300$300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500$500$500$500 
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable $1000    
Crosswind stabilization$50$50$50$50$50 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200$200$200$200 
Suggestive steering$0$0$0$0$0 
Transmission 
Launch control   $100$100 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100$100$100$100 
Total Value of Features$7,140$9,065$10,040$9,290$9,990$3,765
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,375$5,300$6,275$5,525$6,225$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,144-4,907-5,843-5,144-5,7950

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

Model Year20182006
ModelC-ClassPassat
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase111.8 in106.7 in
Length184.5 in188.2 in
Width71.3 in71.7 in
Height56.8 in58.0 in
Curb Weight3,418 lb.3,306 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.4 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.1 in38.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.3 in55.7 in
Row 1 Legroom41.7 in41.4 in
Row 2 Headroom37.1 in37.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.0 in54.6 in
Row 2 Legroom35.2 in37.7 in
Cargo Volume12.6 ft314.2 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C300

Garmin Map Pilot
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
Total Requested60083%
Total Not Requested12517%
Leather Seating Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Total Requested90075%
Total Not Requested30025%
AMG Line
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear spoiler200No
Front sport buckets100Yes
245/40HR18 tires200No
225/45HR18 tires200No
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Body kit0No
Sport front fascia (optional)0No
Metal pedals75No
Sport rear fascia, e.g. diffuser (optional)0No
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
Total Requested35034%
Total Not Requested67566%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C350e

Garmin Map Pilot
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
Total Requested60083%
Total Not Requested12517%
Leather Seating Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Total Requested90075%
Total Not Requested30025%
Parktronic Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Semi-automated parking system500No
Total Requested40044%
Total Not Requested50056%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class AMG C43

Garmin Map Pilot
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
Total Requested60083%
Total Not Requested12517%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class AMG C63

Garmin Map Pilot
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
Total Requested60083%
Total Not Requested12517%
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

Garmin Map Pilot
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
Total Requested60083%
Total Not Requested12517%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Passat 3.6 VR6

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, remote-125No
Total Requested600126%
Total Not Requested-125-26%
Luxury #2 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Headlight washers50No
Dynaudio, 600W, 10 speakers350No
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Heated windshield washer nozzles15Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Automatic headlights125Yes
Fog lights125No
Sunshades, second row125Yes
Sunshade, rear125Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Wood trim300No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Cargo net40No
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Total Requested424080%
Total Not Requested104020%
Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Front sport buckets100Yes
Aluminum trim100No
Total Requested35078%
Total Not Requested10022%

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