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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: $41,740

Volkswagen Passat VR6   
Difference: $51,885

Lowest Total Invoice: $38,636

Volkswagen Passat VR6   
Difference: $48,609

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20062008
ModelE-ClassPassat
TrimE55VR6
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $81,800 $36,050
Base Invoice $76,074 $33,597
Premium Package 3,650  
Lighting Package 990  
Satellite radio 500  
Obstacle detection, rear 1,100  
Adaptive cruise control 3,110 975
Heated front seats   225
Rear side airbags   350
Body kit   1,650
Navigation system   1,800
Premium Package 3,395  
Lighting Package 921  
Satellite radio 465  
Obstacle detection, rear 1,023  
Adaptive cruise control 2,892 861
Heated front seats   199
Rear side airbags   310
Body kit   1,390
Navigation system   1,589
Options (change) 9,350 5,000
Options (change) 8,696 4,349
Destination 775 690
Gas Tax 1,700 0
Total Price $93,625 $41,740
Total Invoice $87,245 $38,636

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Passat VR6
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $47,985
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $44,975
Model Year20062008
ModelE-ClassPassat
TrimE55VR6
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)245/40-18235/40-18
Total Price$93,625$41,740
Adjustments for Features-3,9000
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$89,725$41,740
Total Invoice$87,245$38,636
Adjustments for Features-3,6340
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$83,611$38,636

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

Model Year20062008
ModelE-ClassPassat
TrimE55VR6
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 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Obstacle detection, front$150 
Rollover sensor$50 
Tire-pressure monitor $75
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50 
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 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 
Infotainment 
Aux input $50
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 
Headlight washers$50 
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 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$7,140$3,240
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,900$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,6340

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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 Year20062008
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, front passenger200No
Massage, driver seat100No
Massage, passenger seat100No
Automatic seat bolsters, driver200No
Total Requested92545%
Total Not Requested112555%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Steering-linked fog lights50No
Total Requested50083%
Total Not Requested10017%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Passat VR6

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, remote-125Yes
Total Requested475100%
Total Not Requested00%

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