Mercedes-Benz E-Class Mercedes-Benz E-Class 2006 Volkswagen Passat Volkswagen Passat 2018

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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: $32,500

Volkswagen Passat 2.0T SEL Premium   
Difference: $59,480

Lowest Total Invoice: $31,203

Volkswagen Passat 2.0T SEL Premium   
Difference: $54,511

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200620182018
ModelE-ClassPassatPassat
TrimE552.0T SEL PremiumV6 SEL Premium
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $81,800 $31,650 $34,650
Base Invoice $76,074 $30,353 $33,230
Lighting Package 990    
Obstacle detection, rear 1,100    
Bluetooth cell phone link 925    
Adaptive cruise control 3,110    
Satellite radio 500    
Proximity key 1,080    
Lighting Package 921    
Obstacle detection, rear 1,023    
Bluetooth cell phone link 860    
Adaptive cruise control 2,892    
Satellite radio 465    
Proximity key 1,004    
Options (change) 7,705 0 0
Options (change) 7,165 0 0
Destination 775 850 850
Gas Tax 1,700 0 0
Total Price $91,980 $32,500 $35,500
Total Invoice $85,714 $31,203 $34,080

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Passat 2.0T SEL Premium
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $60,065
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $55,073
Model Year200620182018
ModelE-ClassPassatPassat
TrimE552.0T SEL PremiumV6 SEL Premium
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine469hp V8174hp I4280hp V6
TransmissionT5T6S6
DrivetrainRWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)420, 12400, 9400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/40-18235/45-18235/45-18
Total Price$91,980$32,500$35,500
Adjustments for Features0-585-735
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$91,980$31,915$34,765
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,850
Total Invoice$85,714$31,203$34,080
Adjustments for Features0-562-706
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$85,714$30,641$33,374
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,733

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

Model Year200620182018
ModelE-ClassPassatPassat
TrimE552.0T SEL PremiumV6 SEL Premium
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100 
6-speed automated manual  $1100
RWD$0  
FWD $0$0
Accessories 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate $100$100
Remote app $25$25
Remote start $150$150
Remote window/roof operation$15  
Semi-automated parking system $500$500
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250$250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350  
Universal garage door opener$100  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0  
Automatic braking, low-speed $200$200
Blind spot warning system $200$200
Cross-traffic collision intervention, rear $100$100
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100$100
Forward collision warning $200$200
Lane departure prevention, steering-based $200$200
Lane departure warning $200$200
Rear side airbags$300  
Rearview camera $200$200
Rollover sensor$50  
Secondary collision brake assist $25$25
Tire-pressure monitor $75$75
Vehicle health reports $0$0
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50  
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25
Rear seat pass-through $100$100
Climate Control 
Rear air vents $100$100
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250  
Rear dual-zone climate control$125  
Residual heat$50  
Exterior 
Body kit$0  
Infotainment 
Android Auto support $100$100
App support $0$0
Apple CarPlay support $100$100
Aux input $50$50
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25
HD radio $50$50
Mirrorlink support $0$0
MP3-compatible player $50$50
Navigation system $600$600
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25
Surround sound$250  
Traffic + travel information $25$25
Voice control for nav and audio $100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75  
Fog light, rear$100  
Headlight washers$50  
LED headlights $1000$1000
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25  
Power-folding mirrors  $50
Xenon HID headlights$500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding second row seats $300$300
Heated second row seats $200$200
Memory system, passenger seat$150  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150  
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat$50  
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat$50  
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat$100  
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat$100  
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$350
Polished alloy wheels$350  
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0  
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100
Total Value of Features$6,440$7,025$7,175
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$585$735
Value of Feature Adjustments0-562-706

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

Model Year20062018
ModelE-ClassPassat
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase112.4 in110.4 in
Length189.7 in191.6 in
Width71.7 in72.2 in
Height57.0 in58.5 in
Curb Weight3,704 lb.3,275 lb.
Fuel Capacity21.1 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.1 in38.3 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.4 in56.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room52.4 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.9 in42.4 in
Row 2 Headroom37.8 in37.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.1 in57.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.8 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom35.6 in39.1 in
Cargo Volume15.9 ft315.9 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz E-Class E55

Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Steering-linked fog lights50Yes
Total Requested55092%
Total Not Requested508%

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