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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: $35,260

Volkswagen Passat 1.8T SEL Premium   
Difference: $22,895

Lowest Total Invoice: $33,606

Volkswagen Passat 1.8T SEL Premium   
Difference: $20,539

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201120112011201520152015
ModelE-ClassE-ClassE-ClassPassatPassatPassat
TrimE350E550E63 AMG1.8T SEL PremiumTDI SEL PremiumV6 SEL Premium
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $49,400 $57,100 $87,600 $31,790 $33,925 $35,995
Base Invoice $45,942 $53,103 $81,468 $30,486 $32,534 $34,519
Rear Seat Package 440 440        
Premium 1 Package 4,000 4,450 2,550      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720 720        
Rear spoiler 300 300   375 375 375
Illuminated door sill trim plates 800 800 800 375 375 375
Leather seating surfaces 1,620          
Body kit       1,900 1,900 1,900
Rear Seat Package 409 409        
Premium 1 Package 3,720 4,139 2,372      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 669 669        
Rear spoiler 279 279   300 300 300
Illuminated door sill trim plates 744 744 744 300 300 300
Leather seating surfaces 1,507          
Body kit       1,700 1,700 1,700
Options (change) 7,880 6,710 5,900 2,650 2,650 2,650
Options (change) 7,328 6,240 5,488 2,300 2,300 2,300
Destination 875 875 875 820 820 820
Gas Tax 0 0 1,700 0 0 0
Total Price $58,155 $64,685 $96,075 $35,260 $37,395 $39,465
Total Invoice $54,145 $60,218 $89,531 $33,606 $35,654 $37,639

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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: $21,255
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $19,012
Model Year201120112011201520152015
ModelE-ClassE-ClassE-ClassPassatPassatPassat
TrimE350E550E63 AMG1.8T SEL PremiumTDI SEL PremiumV6 SEL Premium
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine268hp V6382hp V8518hp V8170hp I4150hp I4 D280hp V6
TransmissionT7T7T7T6S6S6
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)610, 14610, 14610, 14400, 9400, 9400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/45-17245/45-17255/40-18235/45-18235/45-18235/45-18
Total Price$58,155$64,685$96,075$35,260$37,395$39,465
Adjustments for Features-1,640-3,215-3,49000-100
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$56,515$61,470$92,585$35,260$37,395$39,365
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,955$36,070$0$2,135$4,105
Total Invoice$54,145$60,218$89,531$33,606$35,654$37,639
Adjustments for Features-1,527-2,993-3,25200-95
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$52,618$57,225$86,279$33,606$35,654$37,544
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,607$33,661$0$2,048$3,938

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

Model Year201120112011201520152015
ModelE-ClassE-ClassE-ClassPassatPassatPassat
TrimE350E550E63 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   
Driver drowsiness monitor$150$150$150   
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75   
Rollover sensor$50$50$50   
Vehicle health reports   $0$0$0
Cargo Management 
Console with shifter  $150$150$150$150
Console without shifter$150$150    
Overhead sunglass holder   $25$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$0$0$0
Bodyside moldings$75$75 $75$75$75
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming   $25$25$25
Surround sound$250$250$250   
Traffic + travel information   $25$25$25
Traffic information$25$25$25   
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100$100   
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25$25 $25$25$25
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75$75   
Chronometer  $100   
Compass$0$0$0   
Cornering lights   $50$50$50
Fog light, rear$100$100$100   
Fog lights$125  $125$125$125
Headlight washers  $50   
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25$25   
Seats and Interior Trim 
Automatic seat bolsters, driver  $300   
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300$300   
Leather door panel trim$250$250$250   
Massage, driver seat  $100   
Memory system, passenger seat$150$150$150   
Metal pedals  $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$100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat   $100$100$100
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat  $100   
Power-folding headrests, second row seats$50$50$50   
Synthetic suede inserts in seating surfaces   $450$450$450
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$4,565$6,140$6,415$2,925$2,925$3,025
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,640$3,215$3,490$0$0$100
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,527-2,993-3,25200-95

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

Model Year20112015
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.3,173 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

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?
Sunshade, rear, power225No
HD radio50Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
iPod integration100Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Surround sound250No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25Yes
Harman/Kardon, 610W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested139060%
Total Not Requested92540%

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
Sunshade, rear, power225No
HD radio50Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
iPod integration100Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Surround sound250No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25Yes
Harman/Kardon, 610W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested139053%
Total Not Requested122547%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz E-Class E63 AMG

Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Media drive, large15Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested84068%
Total Not Requested40032%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100No
Automatic seat bolsters, driver300No
Massage, driver seat100No
Media drive, large15Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested84048%
Total Not Requested90052%

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