Mercedes-Benz E-Class (2-door) Mercedes-Benz E-Class (2-door) 2011 Volkswagen Passat Volkswagen Passat 2013

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Mercedes-Benz E-Class (2-door) vs. Volkswagen Passat Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Mercedes-Benz E-Class (2-door) vs. Volkswagen Passat Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $31,595

Volkswagen Passat 2.5L SEL Premium   
Difference: $23,150

Lowest Total Invoice: $30,273

Volkswagen Passat 2.5L SEL Premium   
Difference: $20,701

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20112011201320132013
ModelE-Class (2-door)E-Class (2-door)PassatPassatPassat
TrimE350E5502.5L SEL PremiumTDI SEL PremiumV6 SEL Premium
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $48,850 $55,450 $30,425 $32,915 $33,525
Base Invoice $45,431 $51,569 $29,178 $31,564 $32,151
Premium 1 Package 4,000 4,000      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720 720      
Rear spoiler 300 300 375 375 375
Premium 1 Package 3,720 3,720      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 669 669      
Rear spoiler 279 279 300 300 300
Options (change) 5,020 5,020 375 375 375
Options (change) 4,668 4,668 300 300 300
Destination 875 875 795 795 795
Total Price $54,745 $61,345 $31,595 $34,085 $34,695
Total Invoice $50,974 $57,112 $30,273 $32,659 $33,246

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mercedes-Benz E-Class (2-door) vs. Volkswagen Passat

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Passat 2.5L SEL Premium
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $20,410
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $18,150
Model Year20112011201320132013
ModelE-Class (2-door)E-Class (2-door)PassatPassatPassat
TrimE350E5502.5L SEL PremiumTDI SEL PremiumV6 SEL Premium
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine268hp V6382hp V8170hp I5140hp I4 D280hp V6
TransmissionT7T7T6S6S6
DrivetrainRWDRWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)610, 14610, 14400, 9400, 9400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/45-17235/40-18215/55-17235/45-18235/45-18
Total Price$54,745$61,345$31,595$34,085$34,695
Adjustments for Features-2,740-3,24000-100
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$52,005$58,105$31,595$34,085$34,595
Cost Above Minimum$0$6,100$0$2,490$3,000
Total Invoice$50,974$57,112$30,273$32,659$33,246
Adjustments for Features-2,551-3,01600-96
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$48,423$54,096$30,273$32,659$33,150
Cost Above Minimum$0$5,673$0$2,386$2,877

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Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz E-Class (2-door) vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year20112011201320132013
ModelE-Class (2-door)E-Class (2-door)PassatPassatPassat
TrimE350E5502.5L SEL PremiumTDI SEL PremiumV6 SEL Premium
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200$1200   
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100  
6-speed automated manual   $1100$1100
RWD$0$0   
FWD  $0$0$0
Accessories 
Proximity key  $250$250$250
Remote start  $150$150$150
Remote window/roof operation$15$15   
Sunshade, rear, power$225$225   
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250$250$250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350   
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0   
Automatic seat belt presenters, front row$100$100   
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system$0$0   
Driver drowsiness monitor$150$150   
Knee airbag, driver$75$75   
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder  $25$25$25
Rear seat pass-through  $100$100$100
Second-row low console$100$100   
Storage compartment under front seat(s)$50$50   
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100   
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175   
Residual heat$50$50   
Variable intermittent wipers  $75$75$75
Exterior 
Body kit $0   
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25   
Panoramic sunroof$1200$1200   
Sunroof  $900$900$900
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25$25$25
CD changer, in-dash$325$325   
CD player  $125$125$125
Surround sound$250$250   
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100   
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75   
Cornering lights  $50$50$50
Fog light, rear$100$100   
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25   
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row  $50$50$50
Door sill trim plates$100$100   
Leather door panel trim$250$250   
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $50$50$50
Memory system, passenger seat$150$150   
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150   
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150$150   
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat$50$50   
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50   
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100$100
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces  $0$0$0
Wood trim$300$300   
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500   
Adaptive dampers - mechanical$100    
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0   
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100  $100
Total Value of Features$5,990$6,490$3,250$3,250$3,350
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,740$3,240$0$0$100
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,551-3,01600-96

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Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz E-Class (2-door) vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year20112013
ModelE-Class (2-door)Passat
Body2dr Coupe4dr Sedan
Wheelbase108.7 in110.4 in
Length185.0 in191.6 in
Width70.3 in72.2 in
Height55.0 in58.5 in
Curb Weight3,586 lb.3,167 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.4 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.2 in38.3 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.1 in56.9 in
Row 1 Legroom42.0 in42.4 in
Row 2 Headroom35.8 in37.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room48.9 in57.0 in
Row 2 Legroom33.0 in39.1 in
Cargo Volume15.9 ft315.9 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz E-Class (2-door) E350

Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Surround sound250No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25Yes
HD radio50Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
iPod integration100Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Harman/Kardon, 610W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested139060%
Total Not Requested92540%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz E-Class (2-door) E550

Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Surround sound250No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25Yes
HD radio50Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
iPod integration100Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Harman/Kardon, 610W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested139060%
Total Not Requested92540%

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