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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: $32,115

Volkswagen Passat 1.8T SEL Premium   
Difference: $25,405

Lowest Total Invoice: $30,831

Volkswagen Passat 1.8T SEL Premium   
Difference: $22,724

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200820082008201420142014
ModelE-ClassE-ClassE-ClassPassatPassatPassat
TrimE350 / E320E550E63 AMG1.8T SEL PremiumTDI SEL PremiumV6 SEL Premium
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $51,200 $59,700 $85,300 $31,295 $33,395 $34,265
Base Invoice $47,616 $55,521 $79,329 $30,011 $32,026 $32,860
Rear Seat Package 350 350        
Premium I Package 2,410 2,860 1,710      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 710          
iPod integration 425 425 425      
Leather seating surfaces 1,550          
Rear Seat Package 326 326        
Premium I Package 2,241 2,660 1,590      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 660          
iPod integration 395 395 395      
Leather seating surfaces 1,442          
Options (change) 5,445 3,635 2,135 0 0 0
Options (change) 5,064 3,381 1,985 0 0 0
Destination 875 875 875 820 820 820
Gas Tax 0 1,000 2,100 0 0 0
Total Price $57,520 $65,210 $90,410 $32,115 $34,215 $35,085
Total Invoice $53,555 $60,777 $84,289 $30,831 $32,846 $33,680

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Passat 1.8T SEL Premium
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $24,130
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $21,537
Model Year200820082008201420142014
ModelE-ClassE-ClassE-ClassPassatPassatPassat
TrimE350 / E320E550E63 AMG1.8T SEL PremiumTDI SEL PremiumV6 SEL Premium
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine268hp V6382hp V8507hp V8170hp I4140hp I4 D280hp V6
TransmissionT7T7T7T6S6S6
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)420, 12420, 12420, 12400, 9400, 9400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/45-17245/45-17245/40-18235/45-18235/45-18235/45-18
Total Price$57,520$65,210$90,410$32,115$34,215$35,085
Adjustments for Features-1,275-3,350-4,47500-100
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$56,245$61,860$85,935$32,115$34,215$34,985
Cost Above Minimum$0$5,615$29,690$0$2,100$2,870
Total Invoice$53,555$60,777$84,289$30,831$32,846$33,680
Adjustments for Features-1,187-3,122-4,17200-96
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$52,368$57,655$80,117$30,831$32,846$33,584
Cost Above Minimum$0$5,287$27,749$0$2,015$2,753

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

Model Year200820082008201420142014
ModelE-ClassE-ClassE-ClassPassatPassatPassat
TrimE350 / E320E550E63 AMG1.8T SEL PremiumTDI SEL PremiumV6 SEL Premium
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200$1200$1200   
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1100  
6-speed automated manual    $1100$1100
RWD$0$0$0   
FWD   $0$0$0
Accessories 
Proximity key   $250$250$250
Remote app   $25$25$25
Remote start   $150$150$150
Remote window/roof operation$15$15$15   
Sunshade, rear, power$225$225$225   
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual   $250$250$250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350$350   
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0$0   
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system$0$0$0   
Rear side airbags$300$300$300   
Rearview camera   $200$200$200
Rollover sensor$50$50$50   
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50$50   
Overhead sunglass holder   $25$25$25
Rear seat pass-through$100$100 $100$100$100
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100$100   
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175$175   
Rear air vents$100  $100$100$100
Rear air vents with automatic controls $250$250   
Rear dual-zone climate control $125$125   
Residual heat$50$50$50   
Variable intermittent wipers   $75$75$75
Exterior 
Body kit  $0   
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25$25$25$25
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming   $25$25$25
CD changer, in-dash$325$325$325   
CD player   $125$125$125
DVD-compatible player   $0$0$0
HD radio   $50$50$50
Media drive   $15$15$15
SD Card slot   $25$25$25
Surround sound$250$250$250   
Traffic + travel information   $25$25$25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25$25 $25$25$25
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75$75   
Chronometer  $100   
Cornering lights   $50$50$50
Fog light, rear$100$100$100   
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25$25   
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300$300   
Door sill trim plates$100$100$100   
Folding second row seats$300$300 $300$300$300
Leather door panel trim$250$250$250   
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150 $150$150$150
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50$50    
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50$50    
Memory system, passenger seat$150$150$150   
Metal pedals  $75   
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $150   
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $150   
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat$50$50$50   
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50$50   
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat   $100$100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat   $100$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$50$50   
Synthetic suede headliner  $650   
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces  $0   
Synthetic suede inserts in seating surfaces   $450$450$450
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$350$350
Polished alloy wheels  $350   
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0   
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100  $100
Total Value of Features$5,365$7,440$8,565$4,090$4,090$4,190
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,275$3,350$4,475$0$0$100
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,187-3,122-4,17200-96

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

Model Year20082014
ModelE-ClassPassat
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase112.4 in110.4 in
Length191.0 in191.6 in
Width71.7 in72.2 in
Height58.4 in58.5 in
Curb Weight3,741 lb.3,167 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 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 link100Yes
Total Requested110083%
Total Not Requested22517%

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 link100Yes
Total Requested90063%
Total Not Requested52537%

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%

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