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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: $41,244

Volkswagen Passat VR6   
Difference: $19,761

Lowest Total Invoice: $38,085

Volkswagen Passat VR6   
Difference: $18,730

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20132013201320132008
ModelE-ClassE-ClassE-ClassE-ClassPassat
TrimE350E400 HybridE550E63 AMGVR6
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $51,000 $55,800 $60,400 $89,800 $36,050
Base Invoice $47,430 $51,894 $56,172 $83,514 $33,597
Rear Seat Package 440 440 440    
Premium 1 Package 4,000 4,000 4,450    
Sport Package 0        
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720 720 720    
Sunshades, second row 380 380 380 380  
Special order charge 250 250 250 250  
Rear side airbags 420 420 420 420 350
Rear spoiler 300 300 300   479
Leather seating surfaces 1,620 1,620      
Obstacle detection, rear 970 970 970 970  
iPod integration         0
Heated front seats         225
Body kit         1,650
Navigation system         1,800
Rear Seat Package 409 409 409    
Premium 1 Package 3,720 3,720 4,139    
Sport Package 0        
Metallic paint (extra cost) 669 669 669    
Sunshades, second row 353 353 353 353  
Special order charge 250 250 250 250  
Rear side airbags 391 391 391 391 310
Rear spoiler 279 279 279   310
Leather seating surfaces 1,507 1,507      
Obstacle detection, rear 902 902 902 902  
iPod integration         0
Heated front seats         199
Body kit         1,390
Navigation system         1,589
Options (change) 9,100 9,100 7,930 2,020 4,504
Options (change) 8,480 8,480 7,392 1,896 3,798
Destination 905 905 905 905 690
Total Price $61,005 $65,805 $69,235 $92,725 $41,244
Total Invoice $56,815 $61,279 $64,469 $86,315 $38,085

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Passat VR6
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $16,821
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $15,992
Model Year20132013201320132008
ModelE-ClassE-ClassE-ClassE-ClassPassat
TrimE350E400 HybridE550E63 AMGVR6
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine302hp V6302hp V6 H402hp V8518hp V8280hp V6
TransmissionT7T7T7T7T6
DrivetrainRWDRWDAWDRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)610, 14610, 14610, 14610, 14600, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/40-18245/45-17245/40-18255/35-19235/40-18
Total Price$61,005$65,805$69,235$92,725$41,244
Adjustments for Features-2,940-2,940-4,940-6,5150
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$58,065$62,865$64,295$86,210$41,244
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,800$6,230$28,145$0
Total Invoice$56,815$61,279$64,469$86,315$38,085
Adjustments for Features-2,738-2,738-4,600-6,0650
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$54,077$58,541$59,869$80,250$38,085
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,464$5,792$26,173$0

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

Model Year20132013201320132008
ModelE-ClassE-ClassE-ClassE-ClassPassat
TrimE350E400 HybridE550E63 AMGVR6
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200$1200$1200$1200 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic    $1100
RWD$0$0 $0 
AWD  $1700  
FWD    $0
Accessories 
Parking guidance system - passive$250$250$250$250 
Power trunk closer   $350 
Proximity key   $250 
Remote app$25$25$25$25 
Remote window/roof operation$15$15$15$15 
Sunshade, rear    $125
Sunshade, rear, power$225$225$225$225 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual    $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350$350$350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0$0$0 
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system$0$0$0$0 
Driver drowsiness monitor$150$150$150$150 
Full-size spare tire    $225
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75$75 
Obstacle detection, front$150$150$150$150 
Rearview camera$200$200$200$200 
Rollover sensor$50$50$50$50 
Temporary spare tire$150 $150$150 
Tires, run-flat $150   
Cargo Management 
Cargo net    $40
Console with shifter   $150$150
Console without shifter$150$150$150  
Overhead sunglass holder    $25
Storage compartment under front seat(s)$50$50$50$50 
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100$100$100 
Residual heat$50$50$50$50 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop   $150 
Exterior 
Body kit$0 $0$0$0
Bodyside moldings$75$75$75 $75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25$25$25 
Infotainment 
App support$0$0$0$0 
Aux input$50$50$50$50 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25$25$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100$100$100 
CD changer, in-dash$325$325$325$325 
CD player    $125
DVD-compatible player$0$0$0$0 
HD radio$50$50$50$50 
In-vehicle Internet$150$150$150$150 
Media drive$15$15$15$15 
SD Card slot$25$25$25$25 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25$25$25 
Surround sound$250$250$250$250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225$225$225 
Traffic + travel information$25$25$25$25 
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100$100$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25$25$25  
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75$75$75 
Auto-dimming headlights   $200 
Chronometer   $100 
Fog light, rear$100$100$100$100 
Fog lights    $125
Headlight washers   $50 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25$25$25 
Steering-linked headlights   $150$150
Xenon HID headlights   $500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim    $100
Automatic seat bolsters, driver   $300 
Cooled or ventilated front seats  $300$300 
Door sill trim plates$100$100$100$100 
Leather door panel trim$250$250$250$250 
Massage, driver seat   $100 
Memory system, passenger seat$150$150$150$150 
Metal pedals   $75 
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat$50$50$50$50 
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50$50$50 
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat   $100 
Power-folding headrests, second row seats$50$50$50$50 
Wood trim$300$300$300$300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical   $500 
Adaptive dampers - mechanical$100$100$100  
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$6,280$6,280$8,280$9,855$3,340
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,940$2,940$4,940$6,515$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,738-2,738-4,600-6,0650

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

Model Year20132008
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
Rearview camera200No
Harman/Kardon, 610W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Heated front seats200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Surround sound250No
HD radio50No
iPod integration100Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25No
In-vehicle Internet150No
App support0No
Total Requested110045%
Total Not Requested136555%
Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Body kit0Yes
245/40ZR18 tires200No
Total Requested25056%
Total Not Requested20044%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz E-Class E400 Hybrid

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
Rearview camera200No
Harman/Kardon, 610W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Heated front seats200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Surround sound250No
HD radio50No
iPod integration100Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25No
In-vehicle Internet150No
App support0No
Total Requested110045%
Total Not Requested136555%

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
Rearview camera200No
Harman/Kardon, 610W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Heated front seats200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Surround sound250No
HD radio50No
iPod integration100Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25No
In-vehicle Internet150No
App support0No
Total Requested110040%
Total Not Requested166560%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Passat VR6

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, remote-125No
Total Requested600126%
Total Not Requested-125-26%

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