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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: $33,469

Volkswagen Passat Komfort   
Difference: $12,906

Lowest Total Invoice: $30,904

Volkswagen Passat Komfort   
Difference: $12,296

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201820182018201820182009
ModelC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassPassat
TrimC300C350eAMG C43AMG C63AMG C63 SKomfort
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $40,250 $47,900 $53,400 $66,100 $73,700 $28,300
Base Invoice $37,433 $44,547 $49,662 $61,473 $68,541 $26,436
Multimedia Package 2,200 2,200 2,200 2,200 2,200  
Satellite radio 460          
Sunshade, rear, power 440 750 440 440 440  
Rear spoiler 350 350       479
Sunshades, second row 380   380 380 380  
Heated front seats 580 580        
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720 720 720 720 720  
Premium Package   700        
Blind spot warning system   550        
Interior ambient lighting, configurable   310        
Carbon fiber rear spoiler     700      
Navigation system           1,990
Rear side airbags           350
Body kit           1,650
Multimedia Package 2,046 2,046 2,046 2,046 2,046  
Satellite radio 428          
Sunshade, rear, power 409 698 409 409 409  
Rear spoiler 326 326       310
Sunshades, second row 354   354 353 353  
Heated front seats 539 539        
Metallic paint (extra cost) 670 670 670 670 670  
Premium Package   651        
Blind spot warning system   512        
Interior ambient lighting, configurable   288        
Carbon fiber rear spoiler     651      
Navigation system           1,758
Rear side airbags           310
Body kit           1,390
Options (change) 5,130 6,160 4,440 3,740 3,740 4,469
Options (change) 4,772 5,730 4,130 3,478 3,478 3,768
Destination 995 995 995 995 995 700
Gas Tax 0 -4,043 0 0 0 0
Total Price $46,375 $51,012 $58,835 $70,835 $78,435 $33,469
Total Invoice $43,200 $47,229 $54,787 $65,946 $73,014 $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: $7,891
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,624
Model Year201820182018201820182009
ModelC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassPassat
TrimC300C350eAMG C43AMG C63AMG C63 SKomfort
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine241hp I4208hp I4 PiH362hp V6469hp V8503hp V8200hp I4
TransmissionT9T7T9T7T7T6
DrivetrainRWDRWDAWDRWDRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 5?, 5?, 5590, 13590, 1380, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/50-17225/45-18225/45-18245/40-18245/35-19235/45-17
Total Price$46,375$51,012$58,835$70,835$78,435$33,469
Adjustments for Features-5,015-6,490-8,940-8,540-8,9400
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$41,360$44,522$49,895$62,295$69,495$33,469
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,162$8,535$20,935$28,135$0
Total Invoice$43,200$47,229$54,787$65,946$73,014$30,904
Adjustments for Features-4,672-6,009-8,325-7,951-8,3220
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$38,528$41,220$46,462$57,995$64,692$30,904
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,692$7,934$19,467$26,164$0

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

Model Year201820182018201820182009
ModelC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassPassat
TrimC300C350eAMG C43AMG C63AMG C63 SKomfort
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 
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 
Universal garage door opener$100$100$100$100$100 
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 
Driver drowsiness monitor$150$150$150$150$150 
Forward collision warning$200$200$200$200$200 
Full-size spare tire     $225
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75$75$75 
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 
Console with shifter     $150
Console without shifter$150$150$150$150$150 
Rear seat pass-through     $100
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100$100$100$100 
Automatic climate control, front$200$200$200$200$200 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125$125$125$125 
Rain-sensing wipers$175$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 
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 
Carbon fiber rear spoiler  $300   
Painted brake calipers (optional)    $0 
Rear spoiler$200$200 $200$200$200
Infotainment 
App support$0$0$0$0$0 
Aux input     $50
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25$25$25$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100$100$100$100 
Handwriting recognition$200$200$200$200$200 
HD radio$50$50$50$50$50 
In-vehicle Internet$150$150$150$150$150 
Navigation map updates, three years$0$0$0$0$0 
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 + travel 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 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150$150$150$150$150 
Boost gauge  $75$75$75 
Chronometer  $100$100$100 
Fog light, rear$100$100$100$100$100 
Fog lights     $125
Interior ambient lighting     $150
Interior ambient lighting, configurable $150    
Large energy flow and fuel economy display $25    
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only   $750  
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25$25$25$25 
Power-folding mirrors$50$50$50$50$50 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates$100$100$100   
Illuminated door sill trim plates   $200$200 
Leather seating surfaces    $900 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150$150$150 $150
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat     $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat     $50
Memory system, driver seat$200$200$200$200$200 
Memory system, passenger seat  $150$150$150 
Metal pedals  $75$75$75 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150$150$150$150$150 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100$100$100 
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat$50$50$50$50$50 
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat  $50$50$50 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100$100$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100$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 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100$100$100 
Synthetic leather seating surfaces$0$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$300$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$0 
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$8,090$9,565$12,015$11,615$12,015$3,075
Value of Feature Adjustments$5,015$6,490$8,940$8,540$8,940$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-4,672-6,009-8,325-7,951-8,3220

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

Model Year20182009
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.3,345 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

Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Handwriting recognition200No
App support0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Media drive15Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Total Requested61565%
Total Not Requested32535%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C350e

Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Handwriting recognition200No
App support0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Media drive15Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Total Requested61565%
Total Not Requested32535%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class AMG C43

Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Handwriting recognition200No
App support0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Media drive15Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Total Requested61565%
Total Not Requested32535%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class AMG C63

Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Handwriting recognition200No
App support0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Media drive15Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Total Requested61565%
Total Not Requested32535%

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

Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Handwriting recognition200No
App support0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Media drive15Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Total Requested61565%
Total Not Requested32535%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Passat Komfort

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
USB port25Yes
SD Card slot25Yes
Total Requested665100%
Total Not Requested00%

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