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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: $33,469

Volkswagen Passat Komfort   
Difference: $23,066

Lowest Total Invoice: $30,904

Volkswagen Passat Komfort   
Difference: $21,734

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2011201120112009
ModelE-ClassE-ClassE-ClassPassat
TrimE350E550E63 AMGKomfort
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $49,400 $57,100 $87,600 $28,300
Base Invoice $45,942 $53,103 $81,468 $26,436
Premium 1 Package 4,000 4,450 2,550  
Rear Seat Package 440 440    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720 720    
Sunshades, second row 380 380 380  
Rear side airbags 420 420 420 350
Rear spoiler 300 300   479
Navigation system       1,990
Body kit       1,650
Premium 1 Package 3,720 4,139 2,372  
Rear Seat Package 409 409    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 669 669    
Sunshades, second row 353 353 353  
Rear side airbags 391 391 391 310
Rear spoiler 279 279   310
Navigation system       1,758
Body kit       1,390
Options (change) 6,260 6,710 3,350 4,469
Options (change) 5,821 6,240 3,116 3,768
Destination 875 875 875 700
Gas Tax 0 0 1,700 0
Total Price $56,535 $64,685 $93,525 $33,469
Total Invoice $52,638 $60,218 $87,159 $30,904

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Passat Komfort
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $18,701
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $17,670
Model Year2011201120112009
ModelE-ClassE-ClassE-ClassPassat
TrimE350E550E63 AMGKomfort
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine268hp V6382hp V8518hp V8200hp I4
TransmissionT7T7T7T6
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)610, 14610, 14610, 1480, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/45-17245/45-17255/40-18235/45-17
Total Price$56,535$64,685$93,525$33,469
Adjustments for Features-4,365-7,090-6,8650
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$52,170$57,595$86,660$33,469
Cost Above Minimum$0$5,425$34,490$0
Total Invoice$52,638$60,218$87,159$30,904
Adjustments for Features-4,064-6,600-6,3980
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$48,574$53,618$80,761$30,904
Cost Above Minimum$0$5,044$32,187$0

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

Model Year2011201120112009
ModelE-ClassE-ClassE-ClassPassat
TrimE350E550E63 AMGKomfort
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 
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 
Universal garage door opener$100$100$100 
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 
Driver drowsiness monitor$150$150$150 
Full-size spare tire   $225
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75 
Rearview camera$200$200$200 
Rollover sensor$50$50$50 
Temporary spare tire$150$150$150 
Cargo Management 
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 
Automatic climate control, front$200$200$200 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125$125 
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175$175 
Residual heat$50$50$50 
Variable intermittent wipers   $75
Exterior 
Body kit  $0$0
Bodyside moldings$75$75 $75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25$25 
Infotainment 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100$100 
CD changer, in-dash$325$325$325 
CD player   $125
HD radio$50$50$50 
iPod integration$100$100$100 
Surround sound$250$250$250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200$200 
Traffic information$25$25$25 
USB port   $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 rearview mirror$150$150$150 
Chronometer  $100 
Fog light, rear$100$100$100 
Fog lights$125  $125
Headlight washers  $50 
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 
Leather door panel trim $250$250 
Leather seating surfaces $900$900 
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat   $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat   $50
Memory system, driver seat$200$200$200 
Memory system, passenger seat$150$150$150 
Metal pedals  $75 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150$150$150 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100 
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat$50$50$50 
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50$50 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100 
Power-folding headrests, second row seats$50$50$50 
Synthetic leather seating surfaces$0  $0
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 
Total Value of Features$6,765$9,490$9,265$2,400
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,365$7,090$6,865$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-4,064-6,600-6,3980

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

Model Year20112009
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.3,345 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

Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Traffic information25No
HD radio50No
Media drive, large15Yes
iPod integration100Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Rearview camera200No
Surround sound250No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Harman/Kardon, 610W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested111548%
Total Not Requested120052%
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%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz E-Class E550

Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Traffic information25No
HD radio50No
Media drive, large15Yes
iPod integration100Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Rearview camera200No
Surround sound250No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Harman/Kardon, 610W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested111543%
Total Not Requested150057%
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%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz E-Class E63 AMG

Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Traffic information25No
Media drive, large15Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Total Requested61550%
Total Not Requested62550%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Passat Komfort

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
USB port25Yes
SD Card slot25Yes
Total Requested665100%
Total Not Requested00%

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