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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: $38,280

Volkswagen Passat 3.6 VR6   
Difference: $20,955

Lowest Total Invoice: $35,113

Volkswagen Passat 3.6 VR6   
Difference: $20,037

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220122006
ModelE-Class (2-door)E-Class (2-door)Passat
TrimE350E5503.6 VR6
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe4dr Sedan
Base Price $49,800 $56,590 $29,950
Base Invoice $46,314 $52,629 $27,513
Premium 1 Package 4,000 4,000  
Premium 2 Package 2,450 2,450  
Obstacle detection, rear 970 970  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720 720  
Rear side airbags 420 420 350
Luxury #2 Package     5,250
Sport Package     300
Navigation system     1,800
Premium 1 Package 3,720 3,720  
Premium 2 Package 2,279 2,279  
Obstacle detection, rear 902 902  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 669 669  
Rear side airbags 391 391 310
Luxury #2 Package     4,797
Sport Package     274
Navigation system     1,589
Options (change) 8,560 8,560 7,700
Options (change) 7,961 7,961 6,970
Destination 875 875 630
Total Price $59,235 $66,025 $38,280
Total Invoice $55,150 $61,465 $35,113

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Passat 3.6 VR6
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $17,565
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $16,881
Model Year201220122006
ModelE-Class (2-door)E-Class (2-door)Passat
TrimE350E5503.6 VR6
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe4dr Sedan
Engine302hp V6402hp V8280hp V6
TransmissionT7T7T6
DrivetrainRWDRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)610, 14610, 14600, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/45-17235/40-18235/45-17
Total Price$59,235$66,025$38,280
Adjustments for Features-3,390-3,8900
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$55,845$62,135$38,280
Cost Above Minimum$0$6,290$0
Total Invoice$55,150$61,465$35,113
Adjustments for Features-3,156-3,6210
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$51,994$57,844$35,113
Cost Above Minimum$0$5,850$0

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

Model Year201220122006
ModelE-Class (2-door)E-Class (2-door)Passat
TrimE350E5503.6 VR6
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200$1200 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100
RWD$0$0 
FWD  $0
Accessories 
Parking guidance system - passive$250$250 
Proximity key$250$250 
Remote window/roof operation$15$15 
Sunshade, rear  $125
Sunshade, rear, power$225$225 
Sunshades, second row  $125
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
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 
Rearview camera$200$200 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment  $50
Cargo net  $40
Overhead sunglass holder  $25
Rear seat pass-through  $100
Second-row low console$100$100 
Storage compartment under front seat(s)$50$50 
Climate Control 
Residual heat$50$50 
Exterior 
Body kit $0 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25 
Panoramic sunroof$1200$1200 
Sunroof  $900
Infotainment 
Aux input$50$50 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100 
CD changer, in-dash$325$325 
CD changer, remote  $200
CD player  $125
DVD-compatible player$0$0 
HD radio$50$50 
iPod integration$100$100 
Media drive$15$15 
Surround sound$250$250 
Traffic information$25$25 
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25$25 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75 
Auto-dimming headlights$200$200 
Compass  $0
Cornering lights$50$50 
Fog light, rear$100$100 
Fog lights  $125
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim  $100
Center armrest(s), second row  $50
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300$300 
Memory system, passenger seat$150$150 
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat$50$50 
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50 
Wood trim$300$300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0$0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100 
Total Value of Features$6,705$7,205$3,315
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,390$3,890$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,156-3,6210

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

Model Year20122006
ModelE-Class (2-door)Passat
Body2dr Coupe4dr Sedan
Wheelbase108.7 in106.7 in
Length185.0 in188.2 in
Width70.3 in71.7 in
Height55.0 in58.0 in
Curb Weight3,620 lb.3,306 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.4 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.2 in38.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.1 in55.7 in
Row 1 Legroom42.0 in41.4 in
Row 2 Headroom35.8 in37.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room48.9 in54.6 in
Row 2 Legroom33.0 in37.7 in
Cargo Volume15.9 ft314.2 ft3

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

Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Navigation system600Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Rearview camera200No
Surround sound250No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
HD radio50No
Media drive, large15No
iPod integration100No
Harman/Kardon, 610W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested100043%
Total Not Requested131557%
Premium 2 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Cornering lights50No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Proximity key250No
Total Requested70047%
Total Not Requested80053%

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

Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Navigation system600Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Rearview camera200No
Surround sound250No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
HD radio50No
Media drive, large15No
iPod integration100No
Harman/Kardon, 610W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested100043%
Total Not Requested131557%
Premium 2 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Cornering lights50No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Proximity key250No
Total Requested70047%
Total Not Requested80053%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Passat 3.6 VR6

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, remote-125Yes
Total Requested475100%
Total Not Requested00%
Luxury #2 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Dynaudio, 600W, 10 speakers350No
Sunshades, second row125No
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
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
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Total Requested431582%
Total Not Requested96518%
Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Front sport buckets100No
Aluminum trim100No
Total Requested25056%
Total Not Requested20044%

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