Mercedes-Benz E-Class (2-door) Mercedes-Benz E-Class (2-door) 2016 Volkswagen Passat Volkswagen Passat 2018

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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: $32,875

Volkswagen Passat 2.0T SEL Premium   
Difference: $34,065

Lowest Total Invoice: $31,503

Volkswagen Passat 2.0T SEL Premium   
Difference: $30,816

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2016201620182018
ModelE-Class (2-door)E-Class (2-door)PassatPassat
TrimE400E5502.0T SEL PremiumV6 SEL Premium
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $54,200 $60,300 $31,650 $34,650
Base Invoice $50,406 $56,079 $30,353 $33,230
Premium 1 Package 3,880 3,880    
Premium 3 Package 4,090 4,090    
Premium 2 Package 2,825 2,825    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720 720    
Rear spoiler 300 300 375 375
Premium 1 Package 3,608 3,608    
Premium 3 Package 3,803 3,803    
Premium 2 Package 2,628 2,628    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 670 670    
Rear spoiler 279 279 300 300
Options (change) 11,815 11,815 375 375
Options (change) 10,988 10,988 300 300
Destination 925 925 850 850
Total Price $66,940 $73,040 $32,875 $35,875
Total Invoice $62,319 $67,992 $31,503 $34,380

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Passat 2.0T SEL Premium
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $29,760
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $26,808
Model Year2016201620182018
ModelE-Class (2-door)E-Class (2-door)PassatPassat
TrimE400E5502.0T SEL PremiumV6 SEL Premium
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine329hp V6402hp V8174hp I4280hp V6
TransmissionT7T7T6S6
DrivetrainRWDRWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)610, 14610, 14400, 9400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/40-18235/40-18235/45-18235/45-18
Total Price$66,940$73,040$32,875$35,875
Adjustments for Features-4,305-4,7050-150
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$62,635$68,335$32,875$35,725
Cost Above Minimum$0$5,700$0$2,850
Total Invoice$62,319$67,992$31,503$34,380
Adjustments for Features-4,008-4,3800-144
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$58,311$63,612$31,503$34,236
Cost Above Minimum$0$5,301$0$2,733

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

Model Year2016201620182018
ModelE-Class (2-door)E-Class (2-door)PassatPassat
TrimE400E5502.0T SEL PremiumV6 SEL Premium
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200$1200  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100 
6-speed automated manual   $1100
RWD$0$0  
FWD  $0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control  $600$600
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed$850$850  
Hands-free trunk or liftgate  $100$100
Remote start  $150$150
Remote window/roof operation$15$15  
Sunshade, rear, power$225$225  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250$250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350  
Universal garage door opener$100$100  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0  
Around view cameras$500$500  
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200$200  
Automatic seat belt presenters, front row$100$100  
Blind spot collision prevention$150$150  
Collision preparation system, rear$100$100  
Cross-traffic collision intervention, rear  $100$100
Driver drowsiness monitor$150$150  
Knee airbag, driver$75$75  
Lane departure prevention, steering-based  $200$200
Lane keeping assist$400$400  
Pedestrian detection$50$50  
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0$0  
Rearview camera  $200$200
Secondary collision brake assist  $25$25
Vehicle health reports  $0$0
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder  $25$25
Rear seat pass-through  $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  
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150$150  
Exterior 
Body kit $0  
Panoramic sunroof$1200$1200  
Sunroof  $900$900
Infotainment 
Android Auto support  $100$100
Aux input  $50$50
DVD-compatible player$0$0  
In-vehicle Internet$150$150  
Media drive$15$15  
Mirrorlink support  $0$0
Navigation map updates, three years$0$0  
Surround sound$250$250  
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200$200
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225  
Wi-Fi hotspot$50$50  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75  
Auto-dimming headlights$200$200  
Cornering lights$50$50  
Fog light, rear$100$100  
Fog lights  $125$125
Headlight washers$50$50  
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25  
Power-folding mirrors$50$50 $50
Steering-linked fog lights  $50$50
Steering-linked headlights$150$150  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row  $50$50
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300$300  
Heated second row seats  $200$200
Leather door panel trim$250$250  
Memory system, passenger seat$150$150  
Metal pedals  $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
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $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 $100
Total Value of Features$9,105$9,505$4,800$4,950
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,305$4,705$0$150
Value of Feature Adjustments-4,008-4,3800-144

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

Model Year20162018
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.3,275 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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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz E-Class (2-door) E400

Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Apple CarPlay support100Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Surround sound250No
Proximity key250Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Harman/Kardon, 610W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
In-vehicle Internet150No
App support0Yes
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested152559%
Total Not Requested104041%
Premium 3 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Parking guidance system - active500Yes
Around view cameras300No
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Collision preparation system, rear100No
Pedestrian detection50No
Lane keeping assist system400Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200No
Blind spot intervention150No
Total Requested200057%
Total Not Requested150043%
Premium 2 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Headlight washers50No
Cornering lights50No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
LED headlights250Yes
Total Requested65046%
Total Not Requested75054%

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

Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Apple CarPlay support100Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Surround sound250No
Proximity key250Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Harman/Kardon, 610W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
In-vehicle Internet150No
App support0Yes
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested152559%
Total Not Requested104041%
Premium 3 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Parking guidance system - active500Yes
Around view cameras300No
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Collision preparation system, rear100No
Pedestrian detection50No
Lane keeping assist system400Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200No
Blind spot intervention150No
Total Requested200057%
Total Not Requested150043%
Premium 2 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Headlight washers50No
Cornering lights50No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
LED headlights250Yes
Total Requested65046%
Total Not Requested75054%

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