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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: $22,195

Lowest Total Invoice: $35,113

Volkswagen Passat 3.6 VR6   
Difference: $21,192

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2008200820082006
ModelE-ClassE-ClassE-ClassPassat
TrimE350 / E320E550E63 AMG3.6 VR6
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $51,200 $59,700 $85,300 $29,950
Base Invoice $47,616 $55,521 $79,329 $27,513
Rear Seat Package 350 350    
Premium I Package 2,410 2,860 1,710  
Premium II Package 1,910 1,910 1,910  
Obstacle detection, rear 1,120 1,120 1,120  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 710      
Leather seating surfaces 1,550      
Sunshades, second row 350 350 350  
Sport Package       300
Luxury #2 Package       5,250
Rear side airbags       350
Navigation system       1,800
Rear Seat Package 326 326    
Premium I Package 2,241 2,660 1,590  
Premium II Package 1,777 1,777 1,777  
Obstacle detection, rear 1,042 1,042 1,042  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 660      
Leather seating surfaces 1,442      
Sunshades, second row 326 326 326  
Sport Package       274
Luxury #2 Package       4,797
Rear side airbags       310
Navigation system       1,589
Options (change) 8,400 6,590 5,090 7,700
Options (change) 7,814 6,131 4,735 6,970
Destination 875 875 875 630
Gas Tax 0 1,000 2,100 0
Total Price $60,475 $68,165 $93,365 $38,280
Total Invoice $56,305 $63,527 $87,039 $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: $20,570
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $19,679
Model Year2008200820082006
ModelE-ClassE-ClassE-ClassPassat
TrimE350 / E320E550E63 AMG3.6 VR6
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine268hp V6382hp V8507hp V8280hp V6
TransmissionT7T7T7T6
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)420, 12420, 12420, 12600, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/45-17245/45-17245/40-18235/45-17
Total Price$60,475$68,165$93,365$38,280
Adjustments for Features-1,625-3,700-4,1000
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$58,850$64,465$89,265$38,280
Cost Above Minimum$0$5,615$30,415$0
Total Invoice$56,305$63,527$87,039$35,113
Adjustments for Features-1,513-3,448-3,8220
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$54,792$60,079$83,217$35,113
Cost Above Minimum$0$5,287$28,425$0

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

Model Year2008200820082006
ModelE-ClassE-ClassE-ClassPassat
TrimE350 / E320E550E63 AMG3.6 VR6
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200$1200$1200 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1100
RWD$0$0$0 
FWD   $0
Accessories 
Proximity key$250$250$250 
Remote window/roof operation$15$15$15 
Sunshade, rear   $125
Sunshade, rear, power$225$225$225 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual   $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350$350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system$0$0$0 
Rollover sensor$50$50$50 
Cargo Management 
Cargo net   $40
Overhead sunglass holder   $25
Rear seat pass-through$100$100 $100
Climate Control 
Rear air vents$100  $100
Rear air vents with automatic controls $250$250 
Rear dual-zone climate control $125$125 
Residual heat$50$50$50 
Exterior 
Body kit  $0 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25 
Infotainment 
Aux input$50$50$50 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100$100 
CD changer, in-dash$325$325$325 
CD changer, remote   $200
CD player   $125
Surround sound$250$250$250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200$200 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25$25  
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75$75 
Chronometer  $100 
Compass   $0
Fog light, rear$100$100$100 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25$25 
Steering-linked fog lights$50$50$50 
Steering-linked headlights   $150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim   $100
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300$300 
Folding second row seats$300$300 $300
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150 $150
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50$50  
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50$50  
Memory system, passenger seat$150$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$50 
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50$50 
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$50$50 
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces  $0 
Synthetic suede steering wheel  $150 
Wood trim$300$300$300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500$500 
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable $1000$1000 
Alloy wheels$350$350 $350
Polished alloy wheels  $350 
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0$0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100 
Total Value of Features$5,040$7,115$7,515$3,415
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,625$3,700$4,100$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,513-3,448-3,8220

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

Model Year20082006
ModelE-ClassPassat
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase112.4 in106.7 in
Length191.0 in188.2 in
Width71.7 in71.7 in
Height58.4 in58.0 in
Curb Weight3,741 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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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz E-Class E350 / E320

Rear Seat Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
Folding second row seats300Yes
Rear seat pass-through100Yes
Total Requested40080%
Total Not Requested10020%
Premium I Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Navigation system600Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100No
Total Requested100075%
Total Not Requested32525%
Premium II Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Proximity key250No
Steering-linked fog lights50No
Total Requested55065%
Total Not Requested30035%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz E-Class E550

Rear Seat Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
Folding second row seats300Yes
Rear seat pass-through100Yes
Total Requested40080%
Total Not Requested10020%
Premium I Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Navigation system600Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100No
Total Requested80056%
Total Not Requested62544%
Premium II Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Proximity key250No
Steering-linked fog lights50No
Total Requested55065%
Total Not Requested30035%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz E-Class E63 AMG

Premium I Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Navigation system600Yes
Total Requested60053%
Total Not Requested52547%
Premium II Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Proximity key250No
Steering-linked fog lights50No
Total Requested55065%
Total Not Requested30035%

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
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
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
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Total Requested441584%
Total Not Requested86516%

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