Mercedes-Benz E-Class (2-door) Mercedes-Benz E-Class (2-door) 2015 Volkswagen Passat Volkswagen Passat 2012

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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: $31,040

Volkswagen Passat 2.5L SEL Premium   
Difference: $24,905

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,740

Volkswagen Passat 2.5L SEL Premium   
Difference: $22,355

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20152015201220122012
ModelE-Class (2-door)E-Class (2-door)PassatPassatPassat
TrimE400E5502.5L SEL PremiumTDI SEL PremiumV6 SEL Premium
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $53,350 $59,400 $29,895 $32,195 $32,950
Base Invoice $49,616 $55,242 $28,670 $30,876 $31,600
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720 720      
Rear spoiler 300 300 375 375 375
Proximity key 650 650      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 670 670      
Rear spoiler 279 279 300 300 300
Proximity key 605 605      
Options (change) 1,670 1,670 375 375 375
Options (change) 1,554 1,554 300 300 300
Destination 925 925 770 770 770
Total Price $55,945 $61,995 $31,040 $33,340 $34,095
Total Invoice $52,095 $57,721 $29,740 $31,946 $32,670

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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: $22,230
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $19,864
Model Year20152015201220122012
ModelE-Class (2-door)E-Class (2-door)PassatPassatPassat
TrimE400E5502.5L SEL PremiumTDI SEL PremiumV6 SEL Premium
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine329hp V6402hp V8170hp I5140hp I4 D280hp V6
TransmissionT7T7T6S6S6
DrivetrainRWDRWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 8?, 8400, 9400, 9400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/40-18235/40-18215/55-17235/45-18235/45-18
Total Price$55,945$61,995$31,040$33,340$34,095
Adjustments for Features-2,675-3,07500-100
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$53,270$58,920$31,040$33,340$33,995
Cost Above Minimum$0$5,650$0$2,300$2,955
Total Invoice$52,095$57,721$29,740$31,946$32,670
Adjustments for Features-2,491-2,86300-96
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$49,604$54,858$29,740$31,946$32,574
Cost Above Minimum$0$5,254$0$2,206$2,834

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

Model Year20152015201220122012
ModelE-Class (2-door)E-Class (2-door)PassatPassatPassat
TrimE400E5502.5L 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 
Remote app$25$25   
Remote start  $150$150$150
Remote window/roof operation$15$15   
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   
Driver drowsiness monitor$150$150   
Forward collision warning$200$200   
Knee airbag, driver$75$75   
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0$0   
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   
Rear air vents$100$100   
Residual heat$50$50   
Variable intermittent wipers  $75$75$75
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150$150   
Exterior 
Body kit $0   
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25   
Panoramic sunroof$1200$1200   
Sunroof  $900$900$900
Infotainment 
Aux input  $50$50$50
iPod integration  $100$100$100
Media drive  $15$15$15
Navigation system  $600$600$600
Satellite radio  $200$200$200
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25   
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225   
Traffic information  $25$25$25
USB port$25$25   
Voice control for nav and audio  $100$100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75   
Cornering lights  $50$50$50
Fog light, rear$100$100   
Fog lights  $125$125$125
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only$750$750   
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   
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, driver seat  $100$100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100$100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$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  $100
Total Value of Features$6,790$7,190$4,115$4,115$4,215
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,675$3,075$0$0$100
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,491-2,86300-96

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

Model Year20152012
ModelE-Class (2-door)Passat
Body2dr Coupe4dr Sedan
Wheelbase108.7 in110.4 in
Length185.0 in191.6 in
Width70.3 in72.2 in
Height54.8 in58.5 in
Curb Weight3,936 lb.3,167 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.4 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom36.8 in38.3 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.1 in56.9 in
Row 1 Legroom42.0 in42.4 in
Row 2 Headroom35.5 in37.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room48.9 in57.0 in
Row 2 Legroom32.6 in39.1 in
Cargo Volume13.3 ft315.9 ft3

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