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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: $37,930

Volkswagen Passat 3.6 VR6   
Difference: $21,585

Lowest Total Invoice: $34,803

Volkswagen Passat 3.6 VR6   
Difference: $20,608

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2010201020102006
ModelE-ClassE-ClassE-ClassPassat
TrimE350E550E63 AMG3.6 VR6
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $48,600 $56,300 $85,750 $29,950
Base Invoice $45,198 $52,359 $79,748 $27,513
Rear Seat Package 430 430    
Premium 1 Package 3,950 4,400 2,500  
Premium 2 Package 2,400 2,400 2,400  
Obstacle detection, rear 950 950 950  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720 720    
Leather seating surfaces 1,590      
Luxury #2 Package       5,250
Sport Package       300
Navigation system       1,800
Rear Seat Package 400 400    
Premium 1 Package 3,674 4,092 2,325  
Premium 2 Package 2,232 2,232 2,232  
Obstacle detection, rear 884 884 884  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 669 669    
Leather seating surfaces 1,479      
Luxury #2 Package       4,797
Sport Package       274
Navigation system       1,589
Options (change) 10,040 8,900 5,850 7,350
Options (change) 9,338 8,277 5,441 6,660
Destination 875 875 875 630
Gas Tax 0 0 1,700 0
Total Price $59,515 $66,075 $94,175 $37,930
Total Invoice $55,411 $61,511 $87,764 $34,803

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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: $18,270
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $17,522
Model Year2010201020102006
ModelE-ClassE-ClassE-ClassPassat
TrimE350E550E63 AMG3.6 VR6
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine268hp V6382hp V8518hp V8280hp V6
TransmissionT7T7T7T6
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)610, 14610, 14610, 14600, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/45-17245/45-17255/40-18235/45-17
Total Price$59,515$66,075$94,175$37,930
Adjustments for Features-3,315-5,115-5,4650
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$56,200$60,960$88,710$37,930
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,760$32,510$0
Total Invoice$55,411$61,511$87,764$34,803
Adjustments for Features-3,086-4,762-5,0930
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$52,325$56,749$82,671$34,803
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,424$30,346$0

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

Model Year2010201020102006
ModelE-ClassE-ClassE-ClassPassat
TrimE350E550E63 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 
Parking guidance system - passive$250$250$250 
Power trunk closer$350$350$350 
Proximity key$250$250$250 
Remote window/roof operation$15$15$15 
Sunshade, rear   $125
Sunshade, rear, power$225$225$225 
Sunshades, second row   $125
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 
Driver drowsiness monitor$150$150$150 
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75 
Rearview camera$200$200$200 
Rollover sensor$50$50$50 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment   $50
Cargo net   $40
Console with shifter  $150$150
Console without shifter$150$150  
Overhead sunglass holder   $25
Storage compartment under front seat(s)$50$50$50 
Climate Control 
Residual heat$50$50$50 
Exterior 
Body kit  $0 
Bodyside moldings$75$75 $75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25$25 
Rear spoiler  $200 
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
DVD-compatible player$0$0$0 
HD radio$50$50$50 
iPod integration$100$100$100 
Media drive$15$15$15 
Surround sound$250$250$250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200$200 
Traffic information$25$25$25 
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25$25  
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75$75 
Auto-dimming headlights$200$200$200 
Chronometer  $100 
Fog light, rear$100$100$100 
Fog lights   $125
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25$25 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim   $100
Automatic seat bolsters, driver  $300 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300$300 
Massage, driver seat  $100 
Memory system, passenger seat$150$150$150 
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat$50$50$50 
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50$50 
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat  $100 
Power-folding headrests, second row seats$50$50$50 
Wood trim$300$300$300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500$500 
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable $1000  
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200 
Rear air springs, auto-leveling  $350 
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0$0
Transmission 
Launch control  $100 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100$100 
Total Value of Features$5,805$7,605$7,955$2,490
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,315$5,115$5,465$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,086-4,762-5,0930

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

Model Year20102006
ModelE-ClassPassat
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase113.1 in106.7 in
Length191.7 in188.2 in
Width73.0 in71.7 in
Height57.7 in58.0 in
Curb Weight3,826 lb.3,306 lb.
Fuel Capacity21.1 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.9 in38.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.8 in55.7 in
Row 1 Legroom41.3 in41.4 in
Row 2 Headroom38.2 in37.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.9 in54.6 in
Row 2 Legroom35.8 in37.7 in
Cargo Volume15.9 ft314.2 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz E-Class E350

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 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
iPod integration100No
Navigation system600Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Satellite radio200Yes
Rearview camera200No
Surround sound250No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
HD radio50No
Media drive, large15No
Harman/Kardon, 610W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested100043%
Total Not Requested131557%
Premium 2 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Power decklid350No
Headlight washers50Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Proximity key250No
Total Requested70047%
Total Not Requested80053%

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 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
iPod integration100No
Navigation system600Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Satellite radio200Yes
Rearview camera200No
Surround sound250No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
HD radio50No
Media drive, large15No
Harman/Kardon, 610W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested100038%
Total Not Requested161562%
Premium 2 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Power decklid350No
Headlight washers50Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Proximity key250No
Total Requested70047%
Total Not Requested80053%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz E-Class E63 AMG

Premium 2 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Power decklid350No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Proximity key250No
Total Requested65045%
Total Not Requested80055%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Passat 3.6 VR6

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, remote-125Yes
Total Requested475100%
Total Not Requested00%
Luxury #2 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
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 lights125No
Sunshades, second row125No
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 Requested431582%
Total Not Requested96518%
Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Front sport buckets100Yes
Aluminum trim100No
Total Requested35078%
Total Not Requested10022%

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