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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: $32,875

Volkswagen Passat 2.0T SEL Premium   
Difference: $29,840

Lowest Total Invoice: $31,503

Volkswagen Passat 2.0T SEL Premium   
Difference: $26,884

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20102010201020182018
ModelE-ClassE-ClassE-ClassPassatPassat
TrimE350E550E63 AMG2.0T SEL PremiumV6 SEL Premium
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $48,600 $56,300 $85,750 $31,650 $34,650
Base Invoice $45,198 $52,359 $79,748 $30,353 $33,230
Premium 1 Package 3,950 4,400 2,500    
Rear Seat Package 430 430      
Driver Assistance Package 2,900 2,900 2,900    
Premium 2 Package 2,400 2,400 2,400    
Obstacle detection, rear 950 950 950    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720 720      
Rear spoiler 300 300   375 375
Leather seating surfaces 1,590        
Premium 1 Package 3,674 4,092 2,325    
Rear Seat Package 400 400      
Driver Assistance Package 2,697 2,697 2,697    
Premium 2 Package 2,232 2,232 2,232    
Obstacle detection, rear 884 884 884    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 669 669      
Rear spoiler 279 279   300 300
Leather seating surfaces 1,479        
Options (change) 13,240 12,100 8,750 375 375
Options (change) 12,314 11,253 8,138 300 300
Destination 875 875 875 850 850
Gas Tax 0 0 1,700 0 0
Total Price $62,715 $69,275 $97,075 $32,875 $35,875
Total Invoice $58,387 $64,487 $90,461 $31,503 $34,380

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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: $28,110
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $25,273
Model Year20102010201020182018
ModelE-ClassE-ClassE-ClassPassatPassat
TrimE350E550E63 AMG2.0T SEL PremiumV6 SEL Premium
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine268hp V6382hp V8518hp V8174hp I4280hp V6
TransmissionT7T7T7T6S6
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)610, 14610, 14610, 14400, 9400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/45-17245/45-17255/40-18235/45-18235/45-18
Total Price$62,715$69,275$97,075$32,875$35,875
Adjustments for Features-1,730-3,430-3,6550-150
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$60,985$65,845$93,420$32,875$35,725
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,860$32,435$0$2,850
Total Invoice$58,387$64,487$90,461$31,503$34,380
Adjustments for Features-1,611-3,193-3,4060-144
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$56,776$61,294$87,055$31,503$34,236
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,518$30,279$0$2,733

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

Model Year20102010201020182018
ModelE-ClassE-ClassE-ClassPassatPassat
TrimE350E550E63 AMG2.0T SEL PremiumV6 SEL Premium
Body4dr 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
RWD$0$0$0  
FWD   $0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control   $600$600
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed$850$850$850  
Hands-free trunk or liftgate   $100$100
Parking guidance system - passive$250$250$250  
Power trunk closer$350$350$350  
Remote app   $25$25
Remote start   $150$150
Remote window/roof operation$15$15$15  
Semi-automated parking system   $500$500
Sunshade, rear, power$225$225$225  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual   $250$250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350$350  
Universal garage door opener$100$100$100  
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  
Automatic braking, low-speed   $200$200
Cross-traffic collision intervention, rear   $100$100
Cross-traffic warning, rear   $100$100
Driver drowsiness monitor$150$150$150  
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75  
Lane departure prevention, steering-based   $200$200
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0$0$0  
Rollover sensor$50$50$50  
Secondary collision brake assist   $25$25
Vehicle health reports   $0$0
Cargo Management 
Console with shifter  $150$150$150
Console without shifter$150$150   
Overhead sunglass holder   $25$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  
Bodyside moldings$75$75 $75$75
Infotainment 
Android Auto support   $100$100
App support   $0$0
Apple CarPlay support   $100$100
Bluetooth audio streaming   $25$25
CD changer, in-dash$325$325$325  
CD player   $125$125
DVD-compatible player$0$0$0  
iPod integration$100$100$100  
Media drive$15$15$15  
Mirrorlink support   $0$0
SMS text-to-speech reader   $25$25
Surround sound$250$250$250  
Traffic + travel information   $25$25
Traffic information$25$25$25  
USB port   $25$25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25$25 $25$25
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75$75  
Auto-dimming headlights$200$200$200  
Chronometer  $100  
Compass$0$0$0  
Fog light, rear$100$100$100  
Fog lights   $125$125
Headlight washers$50$50$50  
LED headlights   $1000$1000
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25$25  
Power-folding mirrors    $50
Steering-linked fog lights   $50$50
Steering-linked headlights$150$150$150  
Xenon HID headlights$500$500$500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Automatic seat bolsters, driver  $300  
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300$300  
Heated second row seats   $200$200
Leather door panel trim$250$250$250  
Massage, driver seat  $100  
Memory system, passenger seat$150$150$150  
Metal pedals  $75$75$75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150$150  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150$150$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
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat   $100$100
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  
Transmission 
Launch control  $100  
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100$100 $100
Total Value of Features$7,430$9,130$9,355$5,700$5,850
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,730$3,430$3,655$0$150
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,611-3,193-3,4060-144

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

Model Year20102018
ModelE-ClassPassat
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase113.1 in110.4 in
Length191.7 in191.6 in
Width73.0 in72.2 in
Height57.7 in58.5 in
Curb Weight3,826 lb.3,275 lb.
Fuel Capacity21.1 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.9 in38.3 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.8 in56.9 in
Row 1 Legroom41.3 in42.4 in
Row 2 Headroom38.2 in37.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.9 in57.0 in
Row 2 Legroom35.8 in39.1 in
Cargo Volume15.9 ft315.9 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz E-Class E350

Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
Surround sound250No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
HD radio50Yes
Media drive, large15No
iPod integration100Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Satellite radio200Yes
Harman/Kardon, 610W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested147564%
Total Not Requested84036%
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%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed200No
Forward collision alert200Yes
Total Requested60040%
Total Not Requested90060%
Premium 2 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Power decklid350No
Headlight washers50No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested75050%
Total Not Requested75050%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz E-Class E550

Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Rearview camera200Yes
Surround sound250No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
HD radio50Yes
Media drive, large15No
iPod integration100Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Satellite radio200Yes
Harman/Kardon, 610W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested147556%
Total Not Requested114044%
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%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed200No
Forward collision alert200Yes
Total Requested60040%
Total Not Requested90060%
Premium 2 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Power decklid350No
Headlight washers50No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested75050%
Total Not Requested75050%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz E-Class E63 AMG

Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed200No
Forward collision alert200Yes
Total Requested60040%
Total Not Requested90060%
Premium 2 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Power decklid350No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested75052%
Total Not Requested70048%

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