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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: $34,920

Volkswagen Passat 1.8T SEL   
Difference: $25,585

Lowest Total Invoice: $33,192

Volkswagen Passat 1.8T SEL   
Difference: $23,140

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20112011201620162016
ModelE-Class (2-door)E-Class (2-door)PassatPassatPassat
TrimE350E5501.8T SEL1.8T SEL PremiumV6 SEL Premium
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $48,850 $55,450 $30,495 $34,270 $36,835
Base Invoice $45,431 $51,569 $29,245 $32,865 $35,325
Premium 1 Package 4,000 4,000      
Distronic Plus Package 2,650 2,650      
Premium 2 Package 2,450 2,450      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720 720      
Rear spoiler 300 300 375 375 375
Telematics service, such as OnStar 660 660      
Lighting Package     1,095    
Floor mats     235    
Body kit     1,900 1,900 1,900
Premium 1 Package 3,720 3,720      
Distronic Plus Package 2,465 2,465      
Premium 2 Package 2,279 2,279      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 669 669      
Rear spoiler 279 279 300 300 300
Telematics service, such as OnStar 614 614      
Lighting Package     942    
Floor mats     185    
Body kit     1,700 1,700 1,700
Options (change) 10,780 10,780 3,605 2,275 2,275
Options (change) 10,026 10,026 3,127 2,000 2,000
Destination 875 875 820 820 820
Total Price $60,505 $67,105 $34,920 $37,365 $39,930
Total Invoice $56,332 $62,470 $33,192 $35,685 $38,145

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Passat 1.8T SEL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $22,845
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $20,589
Model Year20112011201620162016
ModelE-Class (2-door)E-Class (2-door)PassatPassatPassat
TrimE350E5501.8T SEL1.8T SEL PremiumV6 SEL Premium
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine268hp V6382hp V8170hp I4170hp I4280hp V6
TransmissionT7T7T6T6S6
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)235/45-17235/40-18235/45-18235/45-18235/45-18
Total Price$60,505$67,105$34,920$37,365$39,930
Adjustments for Features-2,740-3,2400-1,110-1,210
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$57,765$63,865$34,920$36,255$38,720
Cost Above Minimum$0$6,100$0$1,335$3,800
Total Invoice$56,332$62,470$33,192$35,685$38,145
Adjustments for Features-2,551-3,0160-1,060-1,156
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$53,781$59,454$33,192$34,625$36,989
Cost Above Minimum$0$5,673$0$1,433$3,797

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

Model Year20112011201620162016
ModelE-Class (2-door)E-Class (2-door)PassatPassatPassat
TrimE350E5501.8T SEL1.8T 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$1100 
6-speed automated manual    $1100
RWD$0$0   
FWD  $0$0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control  $600$600$600
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed$850$850   
Hands-free trunk or liftgate  $100$100$100
Parking guidance system - passive$250$250   
Remote app  $25$25$25
Remote start   $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 braking, high-speed or partial$200$200   
Automatic braking, low-speed  $200$200$200
Automatic seat belt presenters, front row$100$100   
Blind spot collision prevention   $150$150
Blind spot warning system  $200$200$200
Cross-traffic collision intervention, rear  $100$100$100
Cross-traffic warning, rear  $100$100$100
Driver drowsiness monitor$150$150   
Knee airbag, driver$75$75   
Lane departure prevention, steering-based   $200$200
Lane departure warning   $200$200
Obstacle detection, front$150$150 $150$150
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250 $250$250
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0$0   
Secondary collision brake assist  $25$25$25
Vehicle health reports  $0$0$0
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat  $40  
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   
Residual heat$50$50   
Exterior 
Body kit $0$0$0$0
Panoramic sunroof$1200$1200   
Sunroof  $900$900$900
Infotainment 
Android Auto support  $100$100$100
App support  $0$0$0
Apple CarPlay support  $100$100$100
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25$25$25
CD changer, in-dash$325$325   
CD player  $125$125$125
DVD-compatible player$0$0   
iPod integration$100$100   
Media drive$15$15   
Mirrorlink support  $0$0$0
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25$25$25
Surround sound$250$250   
Traffic + travel information  $25$25$25
Traffic information$25$25   
USB port  $25$25$25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75   
Auto-dimming headlights$200$200   
Fog light, rear$100$100   
Fog lights  $125$125$125
Headlight washers$50$50   
LED headlights  $1000$1000$1000
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25   
Power-folding mirrors   $50$50
Steering-linked fog lights  $50$50$50
Steering-linked headlights$150$150   
Xenon HID headlights$500$500   
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row  $50$50$50
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300$300   
Heated second row seats  $200$200$200
Leather door panel trim$250$250   
Memory system, passenger seat$150$150   
Metal pedals  $75$75$75
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, driver seat  $100$100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100$100
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$8,630$9,130$5,890$7,000$7,100
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,740$3,240$0$1,110$1,210
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,551-3,0160-1,060-1,156

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

Model Year20112016
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.3,231 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
HD radio50Yes
Media drive, large15No
iPod integration100Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Surround sound250No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Harman/Kardon, 610W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested147564%
Total Not Requested84036%
Distronic Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Parking guidance system - passive250No
Automatic braking, high-speed200No
Forward collision alert200Yes
Total Requested60034%
Total Not Requested115066%
Premium 2 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested75052%
Total Not Requested70048%

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

Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshade, rear, power225No
HD radio50Yes
Media drive, large15No
iPod integration100Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Surround sound250No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Harman/Kardon, 610W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested147564%
Total Not Requested84036%
Distronic Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Parking guidance system - passive250No
Automatic braking, high-speed200No
Forward collision alert200Yes
Total Requested60034%
Total Not Requested115066%
Premium 2 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested75052%
Total Not Requested70048%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Passat 1.8T SEL

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
LED headlights1000No
LED tail lights0No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested1000100%

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