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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: $28,900

Volkswagen Passat TDI SE   
Difference: $25,925

Lowest Total Invoice: $27,590

Volkswagen Passat TDI SE   
Difference: $23,458

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122015
ModelE-ClassPassat
TrimE350TDI SE
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $50,490 $27,095
Base Invoice $46,956 $25,985
Rear Seat Package 440  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720  
Rear spoiler 300 375
Illuminated door sill trim plates 800 375
3.0L V6 Diesel 1,200  
Floor mats   235
Rear Seat Package 409  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 669  
Rear spoiler 279 300
Illuminated door sill trim plates 744 300
3.0L V6 Diesel 1,116  
Floor mats   185
Options (change) 3,460 985
Options (change) 3,217 785
Destination 875 820
Total Price $54,825 $28,900
Total Invoice $51,048 $27,590

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Passat TDI SE
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $22,000
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $19,803
Model Year20122015
ModelE-ClassPassat
TrimE350TDI SE
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine210hp V6 D150hp I4 D
TransmissionT7M6
DrivetrainRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)21/32 MPG30/44 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 880, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/45-17215/55-17
Total Price$54,825$28,900
Adjustments for Features-3,9250
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$50,900$28,900
Total Invoice$51,048$27,590
Adjustments for Features-3,6550
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$47,393$27,590

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

Model Year20122015
ModelE-ClassPassat
TrimE350TDI SE
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200 
6-speed manual $150
RWD$0 
FWD $0
Accessories 
Remote app $25
Remote window/roof operation$15 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350 
Universal garage door opener$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system$0 
Driver drowsiness monitor$150 
Knee airbag, driver$75 
Rearview camera $200
Rollover sensor$50 
Temporary spare tire $150
Tires, run-flat$150 
Vehicle health reports $0
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat $40
Console with shifter $150
Console without shifter$150 
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Rear seat pass-through$100 
Storage compartment under front seat(s)$50 
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100 
Rain-sensing wipers$175 
Residual heat$50 
Variable intermittent wipers $75
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75 
Sunroof$900 
Infotainment 
DVD-compatible player$0 
HD radio $50
iPod integration $100
Satellite radio $200
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75 
Compass$0 
Fog light, rear$100 
Interior ambient lighting$150 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Heated front seats $200
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50
Memory system, driver seat$200 
Memory system, passenger seat$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat$50 
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100
Power recliner, passenger seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power-folding headrests, second row seats$50 
Wood trim$300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - mechanical$100 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$5,740$1,815
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,925$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,6550

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See a complete comparison of Mercedes-Benz E-Class vs. Volkswagen Passat features.

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

Model Year20122015
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 Weight4,059 lb.3,408 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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See a complete comparison of Mercedes-Benz E-Class vs. Volkswagen Passat specs.

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-through100No
Total Requested30060%
Total Not Requested20040%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Passat TDI SE

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%

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