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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: $41,869

Volkswagen Passat VR6   
Difference: $18,446

Lowest Total Invoice: $38,636

Volkswagen Passat VR6   
Difference: $17,519

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2010201020102008
ModelE-ClassE-ClassE-ClassPassat
TrimE350E550E63 AMGVR6
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $48,600 $56,300 $85,750 $36,050
Base Invoice $45,198 $52,359 $79,748 $33,597
Rear Seat Package 430 430    
Premium 1 Package 3,950 4,400 2,500  
Driver Assistance Package 2,900 2,900 2,900  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720 720    
Rear spoiler 300 300   479
Leather seating surfaces 1,590      
Obstacle detection, rear 950 950 950  
Premium 2 Package     2,400  
iPod integration       0
Heated front seats       225
Body kit       1,650
Navigation system       1,800
Adaptive cruise control       975
Rear Seat Package 400 400    
Premium 1 Package 3,674 4,092 2,325  
Driver Assistance Package 2,697 2,697 2,697  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 669 669    
Rear spoiler 279 279   310
Leather seating surfaces 1,479      
Obstacle detection, rear 884 884 884  
Premium 2 Package     2,232  
iPod integration       0
Heated front seats       199
Body kit       1,390
Navigation system       1,589
Adaptive cruise control       861
Options (change) 10,840 9,700 8,750 5,129
Options (change) 10,082 9,021 8,138 4,349
Destination 875 875 875 690
Gas Tax 0 0 1,700 0
Total Price $60,315 $66,875 $97,075 $41,869
Total Invoice $56,155 $62,255 $90,461 $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: $14,706
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $14,037
Model Year2010201020102008
ModelE-ClassE-ClassE-ClassPassat
TrimE350E550E63 AMGVR6
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)245/45-17245/45-17255/40-18235/40-18
Total Price$60,315$66,875$97,075$41,869
Adjustments for Features-3,740-5,440-7,0400
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$56,575$61,435$90,035$41,869
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,860$33,460$0
Total Invoice$56,155$62,255$90,461$38,636
Adjustments for Features-3,482-5,064-6,5600
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$52,673$57,191$83,901$38,636
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,518$31,228$0

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

Model Year2010201020102008
ModelE-ClassE-ClassE-ClassPassat
TrimE350E550E63 AMGVR6
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 
Adaptive cruise control   $600
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed$850$850$850 
Parking guidance system - passive$250$250$250 
Power trunk closer  $350 
Proximity key  $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 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0$0 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200$200$200 
Blind spot warning system$200$200$200 
Driver drowsiness monitor$150$150$150 
Forward collision warning$200$200$200 
Full-size spare tire   $225
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75 
Lane departure warning$200$200$200 
Obstacle detection, front$150$150$150 
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0$0$0 
Rearview camera$200$200$200 
Rollover sensor$50$50$50 
Temporary spare tire$150$150$150 
Cargo Management 
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 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100$100 
Residual heat$50$50$50 
Exterior 
Body kit  $0$0
Bodyside moldings$75$75 $75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25$25 
Infotainment 
Aux input$50$50$50 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100$100 
CD changer, in-dash$325$325$325 
CD player   $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 
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 
Chronometer  $100 
Fog light, rear$100$100$100 
Fog lights$125$125 $125
Headlight washers  $50 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25$25 
Steering-linked headlights  $150$150
Xenon HID headlights  $500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim   $100
Automatic seat bolsters, driver  $300 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300$300 
Door sill trim plates$100$100$100 
Leather door panel trim$250$250$250 
Massage, driver seat  $100 
Memory system, passenger seat$150$150$150 
Metal pedals  $75 
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 
Adaptive dampers - mechanical$100   
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 
Total Value of Features$7,455$9,155$10,755$3,715
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,740$5,440$7,040$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,482-5,064-6,5600

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

Model Year20102008
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?
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
iPod integration100Yes
Harman/Kardon, 610W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested110048%
Total Not Requested121552%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Lane departure warning system200No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Blind spot warning system200No
Automatic braking, high-speed200No
Forward collision alert200No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested1500100%

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
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
iPod integration100Yes
Harman/Kardon, 610W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested110042%
Total Not Requested151558%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Lane departure warning system200No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Blind spot warning system200No
Automatic braking, high-speed200No
Forward collision alert200No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested1500100%

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%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Lane departure warning system200No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Blind spot warning system200No
Automatic braking, high-speed200No
Forward collision alert200No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested1500100%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Passat VR6

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, remote-125No
Total Requested600126%
Total Not Requested-125-26%

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