| 1 | 0 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 4 |
Mercedes-Benz E-Class vs. Volkswagen Passat Price Comparison (MSRP)The sticker prices, before adjusting for remaining feature differences. Usually these are the numbers you will see on the window stickers.
Models in short supply often sell at or even above these prices.
Models in short supply often sell at or even above these prices.
Mercedes-Benz E-Class vs. Volkswagen Passat Invoice Comparison
Lowest Total Price: $38,280 Volkswagen Passat 3.6 VR6 | ||||
| Difference: $24,085 | ||||
Lowest Total Invoice: $35,113 Volkswagen Passat 3.6 VR6 | ||||
| Difference: $22,948 | ||||
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| Model Year | 2012 | 2012 | 2012 | 2006 |
| Model | E-Class | E-Class | E-Class | Passat |
| Trim | E350 | E550 | E63 AMG | 3.6 VR6 |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Base Price | $50,490 | $59,790 | $88,900 | $29,950 |
| Base Invoice | $46,956 | $55,605 | $82,677 | $27,513 |
| Rear Seat Package | 440 | 440 | ||
| Premium 1 Package | 4,000 | 4,450 | 2,550 | |
| Premium 2 Package | 2,450 | 2,450 | 2,450 | |
| Sport Package | 0 | 300 | ||
| Obstacle detection, rear | 970 | 970 | 970 | |
| Metallic paint (extra cost) | 720 | 720 | ||
| Rear side airbags | 420 | 420 | 420 | 350 |
| Leather seating surfaces | 1,620 | |||
| Sunshades, second row | 380 | 380 | 380 | |
| Luxury #2 Package | 5,250 | |||
| Navigation system | 1,800 | |||
| Rear Seat Package | 409 | 409 | ||
| Premium 1 Package | 3,720 | 4,139 | 2,372 | |
| Premium 2 Package | 2,279 | 2,279 | 2,279 | |
| Sport Package | 0 | 274 | ||
| Obstacle detection, rear | 902 | 902 | 902 | |
| Metallic paint (extra cost) | 669 | 669 | ||
| Rear side airbags | 391 | 391 | 391 | 310 |
| Leather seating surfaces | 1,507 | |||
| Sunshades, second row | 353 | 353 | 353 | |
| Luxury #2 Package | 4,797 | |||
| Navigation system | 1,589 | |||
| Options (change) | 11,000 | 9,830 | 6,770 | 7,700 |
| Options (change) | 10,230 | 9,142 | 6,297 | 6,970 |
| Destination | 875 | 875 | 875 | 630 |
| Total Price | $62,365 | $70,495 | $96,545 | $38,280 |
| Total Invoice | $58,061 | $65,622 | $89,849 | $35,113 |
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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: $20,620 | ||||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $19,722 | ||||
| Model Year | 2012 | 2012 | 2012 | 2006 |
| Model | E-Class | E-Class | E-Class | Passat |
| Trim | E350 | E550 | E63 AMG | 3.6 VR6 |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Engine | 302hp V6 | 402hp V8 | 518hp V8 | 280hp V6 |
| Transmission | T7 | T7 | T7 | T6 |
| Drivetrain | RWD | AWD | RWD | FWD |
| EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway) | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG |
| Audio (watts, speakers) | 610, 14 | 610, 14 | 610, 14 | 600, 10 |
| Tire (rear if not all the same) | 245/40-18 | 245/40-18 | 255/35-19 | 235/45-17 |
| Total Price | $62,365 | $70,495 | $96,545 | $38,280 |
| Adjustments for Features | -3,465 | -5,465 | -5,765 | 0 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Price | $58,900 | $65,030 | $90,780 | $38,280 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $6,130 | $31,880 | $0 |
| Total Invoice | $58,061 | $65,622 | $89,849 | $35,113 |
| Adjustments for Features | -3,226 | -5,087 | -5,365 | 0 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice | $54,835 | $60,535 | $84,484 | $35,113 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $5,700 | $29,649 | $0 |
Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz E-Class vs. Volkswagen Passat
| Model Year | 2012 | 2012 | 2012 | 2006 |
| Model | E-Class | E-Class | E-Class | Passat |
| Trim | E350 | E550 | E63 AMG | 3.6 VR6 |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Transmission and Drivetrain | ||||
| 7-speed manually-shiftable automatic | $1200 | $1200 | $1200 | |
| 6-speed manually-shiftable automatic | $1100 | |||
| RWD | $0 | $0 | ||
| AWD | $1700 | |||
| 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 | |
| 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 | |
| Engine / Motor | ||||
| Automatic start / stop | $150 | |||
| Exterior | ||||
| Body kit | $0 | $0 | $0 | |
| Bodyside moldings | $75 | $75 | $75 | |
| Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) | $25 | $25 | $25 | |
| Rear spoiler | $200 | |||
| Infotainment | ||||
| Aux input | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| Bluetooth audio streaming | $25 | $25 | $25 | |
| 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 | |||
| Alloy wheels | $350 | $350 | $350 | |
| Electronic systems calibration selector | $200 | |||
| Performance steering system (optional) | $0 | |||
| Polished alloy wheels | $350 | |||
| Rear air springs, auto-leveling | $350 | |||
| Transmission | ||||
| Launch control | $100 | |||
| Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Total Value of Features | $6,180 | $8,180 | $8,480 | $2,715 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | $3,465 | $5,465 | $5,765 | $0 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | -3,226 | -5,087 | -5,365 | 0 |
Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz E-Class vs. Volkswagen Passat
| Model Year | 2012 | 2006 |
| Model | E-Class | Passat |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Wheelbase | 113.1 in | 106.7 in |
| Length | 191.7 in | 188.2 in |
| Width | 73.0 in | 71.7 in |
| Height | 57.7 in | 58.0 in |
| Curb Weight | 3,826 lb. | 3,306 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 21.1 gal. | 18.5 gal. |
| Row 1 Headroom | 37.9 in | 38.4 in |
| Row 1 Shoulder Room | 57.8 in | 55.7 in |
| Row 1 Legroom | 41.3 in | 41.4 in |
| Row 2 Headroom | 38.2 in | 37.8 in |
| Row 2 Shoulder Room | 56.9 in | 54.6 in |
| Row 2 Legroom | 35.8 in | 37.7 in |
| Cargo Volume | 15.9 ft3 | 14.2 ft3 |
Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz E-Class E350
| Rear Seat Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench | 100 | No |
| Folding second row seats | 300 | Yes |
| Rear seat pass-through | 100 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 400 | 80% |
| Total Not Requested | 100 | 20% |
| Premium 1 Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Sunshade, rear, power | 225 | No |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | No |
| Traffic information | 25 | No |
| Media drive, large | 15 | No |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| Rearview camera | 200 | No |
| Harman/Kardon, 610W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer) | 350 | No |
| Surround sound | 250 | No |
| HD radio | 50 | No |
| iPod integration | 100 | No |
| Heated front seats | 200 | Yes |
| Satellite radio | 200 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 1000 | 43% |
| Total Not Requested | 1315 | 57% |
| Premium 2 Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Power decklid | 350 | No |
| Headlight washers | 50 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming headlights | 200 | No |
| Proximity key | 250 | No |
| Steering-linked headlights | 150 | Yes |
| Xenon HID headlights | 500 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 700 | 47% |
| Total Not Requested | 800 | 53% |
| Sport Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Sport suspension (upgrade) | 250 | Yes |
| Body kit | 0 | No |
| 245/40ZR18 tires | 200 | No |
| Total Requested | 250 | 56% |
| Total Not Requested | 200 | 44% |
Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz E-Class E550
| Rear Seat Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench | 100 | No |
| Folding second row seats | 300 | Yes |
| Rear seat pass-through | 100 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 400 | 80% |
| Total Not Requested | 100 | 20% |
| Premium 1 Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Cooled or ventilated front seats | 300 | No |
| Sunshade, rear, power | 225 | No |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | No |
| Traffic information | 25 | No |
| Media drive, large | 15 | No |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| Rearview camera | 200 | No |
| Harman/Kardon, 610W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer) | 350 | No |
| Surround sound | 250 | No |
| HD radio | 50 | No |
| iPod integration | 100 | No |
| Heated front seats | 200 | Yes |
| Satellite radio | 200 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 1000 | 38% |
| Total Not Requested | 1615 | 62% |
| Premium 2 Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Power decklid | 350 | No |
| Headlight washers | 50 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming headlights | 200 | No |
| Proximity key | 250 | No |
| Steering-linked headlights | 150 | Yes |
| Xenon HID headlights | 500 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 700 | 47% |
| Total Not Requested | 800 | 53% |
Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz E-Class E63 AMG
| Premium 2 Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Power decklid | 350 | No |
| Auto-dimming headlights | 200 | No |
| Proximity key | 250 | No |
| Steering-linked headlights | 150 | Yes |
| Xenon HID headlights | 500 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 650 | 45% |
| Total Not Requested | 800 | 55% |
| Premium 1 Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Cooled or ventilated front seats | 300 | No |
| Automatic seat bolsters, driver | 200 | No |
| Massage, driver seat | 100 | No |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | No |
| Traffic information | 25 | No |
| Media drive, large | 15 | No |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| Rearview camera | 200 | No |
| Total Requested | 600 | 39% |
| Total Not Requested | 940 | 61% |
Option Package Details
Volkswagen Passat 3.6 VR6
| Navigation system | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| CD changer, remote | -125 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 475 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
| Luxury #2 Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Steering-linked headlights | 150 | Yes |
| Xenon HID headlights | 500 | Yes |
| Obstacle detection, front | 150 | Yes |
| Obstacle detection, rear | 250 | Yes |
| Headlight washers | 50 | Yes |
| Dynaudio, 600W, 10 speakers | 350 | No |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | 100 | Yes |
| Universal garage door opener | 100 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | 150 | Yes |
| Rain-sensing wipers | 100 | Yes |
| Automatic headlights | 125 | Yes |
| Fog lights | 125 | No |
| Sunshades, second row | 125 | Yes |
| Sunshade, rear | 125 | Yes |
| Memory system, driver seat | 200 | Yes |
| Wood trim | 300 | No |
| Power height adjuster, passenger seat | 50 | Yes |
| Automatic climate control, front | 200 | Yes |
| Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat | 100 | Yes |
| Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat | 100 | Yes |
| Dual-zone climate control | 125 | Yes |
| Power height adjuster, driver seat | 50 | Yes |
| Cargo net | 40 | No |
| Power tilt adjuster, driver seat | 100 | Yes |
| Perimeter approach lighting | 25 | No |
| Power recliner, passenger seat | 100 | Yes |
| Heated windshield washer nozzles | 15 | Yes |
| Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat | 100 | Yes |
| Leather seating surfaces | 900 | Yes |
| Audio controls on steering wheel | 125 | Yes |
| Heated front seats | 200 | Yes |
| Leather-wrapped steering wheel | 150 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 4440 | 84% |
| Total Not Requested | 840 | 16% |
| Sport Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Sport suspension (upgrade) | 250 | Yes |
| Front sport buckets | 100 | Yes |
| Aluminum trim | 100 | No |
| Total Requested | 350 | 78% |
| Total Not Requested | 100 | 22% |
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