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

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Mercedes-Benz E-Class vs. Volkswagen Passat Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $38,280

Volkswagen Passat 3.6 VR6   
Difference: $52,235

Lowest Total Invoice: $35,113

Volkswagen Passat 3.6 VR6   
Difference: $49,240

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20062006
ModelE-ClassPassat
TrimE553.6 VR6
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $81,800 $29,950
Base Invoice $76,074 $27,513
Premium Package 3,650  
Lighting Package 990  
Obstacle detection, rear 1,100  
Satellite radio 500  
Sport Package   300
Luxury #2 Package   5,250
Rear side airbags   350
Navigation system   1,800
Premium Package 3,395  
Lighting Package 921  
Obstacle detection, rear 1,023  
Satellite radio 465  
Sport Package   274
Luxury #2 Package   4,797
Rear side airbags   310
Navigation system   1,589
Options (change) 6,240 7,700
Options (change) 5,804 6,970
Destination 775 630
Gas Tax 1,700 0
Total Price $90,515 $38,280
Total Invoice $84,353 $35,113

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mercedes-Benz E-Class vs. Volkswagen Passat

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Passat 3.6 VR6
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $48,435
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $45,699
Model Year20062006
ModelE-ClassPassat
TrimE553.6 VR6
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine469hp V8280hp V6
TransmissionT5T6
DrivetrainRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)420, 12600, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/40-18235/45-17
Total Price$90,515$38,280
Adjustments for Features-3,8000
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$86,715$38,280
Total Invoice$84,353$35,113
Adjustments for Features-3,5410
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$80,812$35,113

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Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz E-Class vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year20062006
ModelE-ClassPassat
TrimE553.6 VR6
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
RWD$0 
FWD $0
Accessories 
Remote window/roof operation$15 
Sunshade, rear $125
Sunshade, rear, power$225 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Rollover sensor$50 
Tire-pressure monitor $75
Cargo Management 
Cargo net $40
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Rear seat pass-through $100
Climate Control 
Rear air vents $100
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250 
Rear dual-zone climate control$125 
Residual heat$50 
Exterior 
Body kit$0 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 
Infotainment 
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD changer, remote $200
CD player $125
MP3-compatible player $50
Surround sound$250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75 
Compass $0
Fog light, rear$100 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25 
Steering-linked fog lights$50 
Steering-linked headlights $150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim $100
Automatic seat bolsters, driver$300 
Automatic seat bolsters, front passenger$300 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300 
Folding second row seats $300
Massage, driver seat$100 
Massage, passenger seat$100 
Memory system, passenger seat$150 
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat$50 
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power-folding headrests, second row seats$50 
Wood trim$300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500 
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable$1000 
Alloy wheels $350
Polished alloy wheels$350 
Total Value of Features$6,890$3,090
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,800$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,5410

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See a complete comparison of Mercedes-Benz E-Class vs. Volkswagen Passat features.

Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz E-Class vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year20062006
ModelE-ClassPassat
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase112.4 in106.7 in
Length189.7 in188.2 in
Width71.7 in71.7 in
Height57.0 in58.0 in
Curb Weight3,704 lb.3,306 lb.
Fuel Capacity21.1 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.1 in38.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.4 in55.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room52.4 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.9 in41.4 in
Row 2 Headroom37.8 in37.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.1 in54.6 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.8 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom35.6 in37.7 in
Cargo Volume15.9 ft314.2 ft3

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See a complete comparison of Mercedes-Benz E-Class vs. Volkswagen Passat specs.

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz E-Class E55

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Sunshades, second row125Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Automatic seat bolsters, driver200No
Automatic seat bolsters, front passenger200No
Massage, driver seat100No
Massage, passenger seat100No
Total Requested92545%
Total Not Requested112555%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Steering-linked fog lights50No
Total Requested55092%
Total Not Requested508%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Passat 3.6 VR6

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, remote-125Yes
Total Requested475100%
Total Not Requested00%
Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Front sport buckets100Yes
Aluminum trim100No
Total Requested35078%
Total Not Requested10022%
Luxury #2 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Dynaudio, 600W, 10 speakers350No
Automatic headlights125Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Sunshades, second row125Yes
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
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Total Requested441584%
Total Not Requested86516%

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