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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: $35,499

Volkswagen Passat 2.0T   
Difference: $23,746

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,519

Volkswagen Passat 2.0T   
Difference: $22,640

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122012201220072007
ModelE-ClassE-ClassE-ClassPassatPassat
TrimE350E550E63 AMG2.0T3.6 VR6
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $50,490 $59,790 $88,900 $24,180 $30,180
Base Invoice $46,956 $55,605 $82,677 $22,461 $27,997
Rear Seat Package 440 440      
Premium 1 Package 4,000 4,450 2,550    
Sport Package 0     5,450 4,030
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720 720      
Rear side airbags 420 420 420 350 350
Rear spoiler 300 300   479 479
Leather seating surfaces 1,620        
Sunshades, second row 380 380 380    
Premium 2 Package     2,450    
Xenon HID headlights       950 950
Navigation system       1,800 1,800
Body kit       1,650 1,650
iPod integration       0 0
Rear Seat Package 409 409      
Premium 1 Package 3,720 4,139 2,372    
Sport Package 0     4,980 3,681
Metallic paint (extra cost) 669 669      
Rear side airbags 391 391 391 310 310
Rear spoiler 279 279   310 310
Leather seating surfaces 1,507        
Sunshades, second row 353 353 353    
Premium 2 Package     2,279    
Xenon HID headlights       839 839
Navigation system       1,589 1,589
Body kit       1,390 1,390
iPod integration       0 0
Options (change) 7,880 6,710 5,800 10,679 9,259
Options (change) 7,328 6,240 5,395 9,418 8,119
Destination 875 875 875 640 640
Total Price $59,245 $67,375 $95,575 $35,499 $40,079
Total Invoice $55,159 $62,720 $88,947 $32,519 $36,756

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Passat 2.0T
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $20,691
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $19,796
Model Year20122012201220072007
ModelE-ClassE-ClassE-ClassPassatPassat
TrimE350E550E63 AMG2.0T3.6 VR6
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine302hp V6402hp V8518hp V8200hp I4280hp V6
TransmissionT7T7T7M6T6
DrivetrainRWDAWDRWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)610, 14610, 14610, 1480, 880, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/40-18245/40-18255/35-19235/40-18235/40-18
Total Price$59,245$67,375$95,575$35,499$40,079
Adjustments for Features-3,055-5,055-6,6550-1,240
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$56,190$62,320$88,920$35,499$38,839
Cost Above Minimum$0$6,130$32,730$0$3,340
Total Invoice$55,159$62,720$88,947$32,519$36,756
Adjustments for Features-2,844-4,706-6,1930-1,137
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$52,315$58,014$82,754$32,519$35,619
Cost Above Minimum$0$5,699$30,439$0$3,100

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

Model Year20122012201220072007
ModelE-ClassE-ClassE-ClassPassatPassat
TrimE350E550E63 AMG2.0T3.6 VR6
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200$1200$1200  
6-speed manual   $150 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic    $1100
RWD$0 $0  
AWD $1700   
FWD   $0$0
Accessories 
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$125$125 $125
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual   $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  
Rearview camera$200$200$200  
Rollover sensor$50$50$50  
Cargo Management 
Cargo net    $40
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 
Residual heat$50$50$50  
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop  $150  
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75$75 $75$75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25$25  
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 player   $125$125
DVD-compatible player$0$0$0  
HD radio$50$50$50  
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  
Chronometer  $100  
Fog light, rear$100$100$100  
Fog lights   $125$125
Headlight washers  $50  
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25$25  
Steering-linked headlights  $150$150$150
Xenon HID headlights  $500$500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim   $100$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$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  
Total Value of Features$5,055$7,055$8,655$2,000$3,240
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,055$5,055$6,655$0$1,240
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,844-4,706-6,1930-1,137

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

Model Year20122007
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?
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
Media drive, large15No
Harman/Kardon, 610W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Heated front seats200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Surround sound250No
HD radio50No
iPod integration100Yes
Total Requested110048%
Total Not Requested121552%
Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Body kit0Yes
245/40ZR18 tires200No
Total Requested25056%
Total Not Requested20044%

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
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
Media drive, large15No
Harman/Kardon, 610W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Heated front seats200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Surround sound250No
HD radio50No
iPod integration100Yes
Total Requested110042%
Total Not Requested151558%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz E-Class E63 AMG

Premium 2 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power decklid350No
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Proximity key250No
Total Requested65045%
Total Not Requested80055%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Automatic seat bolsters, driver200No
Massage, driver seat100No
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested60039%
Total Not Requested94061%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Passat 2.0T

Xenon HID headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Total Requested650100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, remote200No
Total Requested60075%
Total Not Requested20025%
Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Aluminum trim100No
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100Yes
Front sport buckets100Yes
235/40WR18 tires400No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Automatic headlights125Yes
Fog lights125No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Wood trim300No
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Satellite radio200Yes
Heated windshield washer nozzles15Yes
Total Requested464080%
Total Not Requested115020%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Passat 3.6 VR6

Xenon HID headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Total Requested650100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, remote-125No
Total Requested600126%
Total Not Requested-125-26%
Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshade, rear125Yes
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Aluminum trim100No
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100Yes
Front sport buckets100Yes
235/40WR18 tires400No
Sunshades, second row125Yes
Cargo net40No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Automatic headlights125Yes
Fog lights125No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Wood trim300No
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated windshield washer nozzles15Yes
Total Requested379079%
Total Not Requested99021%

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