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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: $37,365

Volkswagen Passat 1.8T SEL Premium   
Difference: $27,205

Lowest Total Invoice: $35,685

Volkswagen Passat 1.8T SEL Premium   
Difference: $24,431

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20142014201420142014201420162016
ModelE-ClassE-ClassE-ClassE-ClassE-ClassE-ClassPassatPassat
TrimE250 BlueTECE350E400 HybridE550E63 AMGE63 AMG S1.8T SEL PremiumV6 SEL Premium
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $51,400 $51,900 $56,700 $61,400 $92,770 $99,770 $34,270 $36,835
Base Invoice $47,802 $48,267 $52,731 $57,102 $86,276 $92,786 $32,865 $35,325
Premium 1 Package 3,870 3,870 3,870 4,320        
Rear Seat Package 440 440 440 440        
Driver Assistance Package 2,800 2,800 2,800 2,800 2,800 2,800    
Obstacle detection, rear 970 970 970 970        
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720 720 720 720        
Rear spoiler 300 300 300 300     375 375
Heated second row seats 625 625 625 625        
Leather seating surfaces 1,620 1,620 1,620          
Special order charge 250 250 250 250        
Proximity key 650 650 650 650        
Body kit             1,900 1,900
Premium 1 Package 3,599 3,599 3,599 4,018        
Rear Seat Package 409 409 409 409        
Driver Assistance Package 2,604 2,604 2,604 2,604 2,604 2,604    
Obstacle detection, rear 902 902 902 902        
Metallic paint (extra cost) 670 670 670 670        
Rear spoiler 279 279 279 279     300 300
Heated second row seats 581 581 581 581        
Leather seating surfaces 1,507 1,507 1,507          
Special order charge 233 233 233 233        
Proximity key 605 605 605 605        
Body kit             1,700 1,700
Options (change) 12,245 12,245 12,245 11,075 2,800 2,800 2,275 2,275
Options (change) 11,389 11,389 11,389 10,301 2,604 2,604 2,000 2,000
Destination 925 925 925 925 925 925 820 820
Total Price $64,570 $65,070 $69,870 $73,400 $96,495 $103,495 $37,365 $39,930
Total Invoice $60,116 $60,581 $65,045 $68,328 $89,805 $96,315 $35,685 $38,145

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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: $24,150
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $21,587
Model Year20142014201420142014201420162016
ModelE-ClassE-ClassE-ClassE-ClassE-ClassE-ClassPassatPassat
TrimE250 BlueTECE350E400 HybridE550E63 AMGE63 AMG S1.8T SEL PremiumV6 SEL Premium
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine195hp I4 D302hp V6302hp V6 H402hp V8550hp V8577hp V8170hp I4280hp V6
TransmissionT7T7T7T7T7T7T6S6
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDAWDAWDAWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)610, 14610, 14610, 14610, 14610, 14610, 14400, 9400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/45-17245/45-17245/45-17245/40-18255/35-19255/35-19235/45-18235/45-18
Total Price$64,570$65,070$69,870$73,400$96,495$103,495$37,365$39,930
Adjustments for Features-3,055-3,055-3,055-5,080-6,930-7,3300-100
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$61,515$62,015$66,815$68,320$89,565$96,165$37,365$39,830
Cost Above Minimum$0$500$5,300$6,805$28,050$34,650$0$2,465
Total Invoice$60,116$60,581$65,045$68,328$89,805$96,315$35,685$38,145
Adjustments for Features-2,844-2,844-2,844-4,729-6,450-6,8210-96
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$57,272$57,737$62,201$63,599$83,355$89,494$35,685$38,049
Cost Above Minimum$0$465$4,929$6,327$26,083$32,222$0$2,364

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

Model Year20142014201420142014201420162016
ModelE-ClassE-ClassE-ClassE-ClassE-ClassE-ClassPassatPassat
TrimE250 BlueTECE350E400 HybridE550E63 AMGE63 AMG S1.8T SEL PremiumV6 SEL Premium
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200$1200$1200$1200$1200$1200  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic      $1100 
6-speed automated manual       $1100
RWD$0$0$0     
AWD   $1700$1700$1700  
FWD      $0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control      $600$600
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed$850$850$850$850$850$850  
Hands-free trunk or liftgate    $100$100$100$100
Power trunk closer    $350$350  
Remote start      $150$150
Remote window/roof operation$15$15$15$15$15$15  
Semi-automated parking system$500$500$500$500    
Sunshade, rear, power$225$225$225$225$225$225  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual      $250$250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350$350$350$350$350  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0$0$0$0$0  
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200$200$200$200$200$200  
Collision preparation system, rear$100$100$100$100$100$100  
Cross-traffic collision intervention, rear      $100$100
Driver drowsiness monitor$150$150$150$150$150$150  
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75$75$75$75  
Lane departure prevention, steering-based      $200$200
Lane keeping assist$400$400$400$400$400$400  
Obstacle detection, front$150$150$150$150  $150$150
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250$250$250  $250$250
Pedestrian detection$50$50$50$50$50$50  
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0$0$0$0$0$0  
Rollover sensor$50$50$50$50$50$50  
Secondary collision brake assist      $25$25
Temporary spare tire $150 $150$150$150$150$150
Tires, run-flat$150 $150     
Torque vectoring, brake-based    $100$100  
Vehicle health reports      $0$0
Cargo Management 
Console with shifter    $150$150$150$150
Console without shifter$150$150$150$150    
Overhead sunglass holder      $25$25
Storage compartment under front seat(s)$50$50$50$50$50$50  
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100$100$100$100$100  
Residual heat$50$50$50$50$50$50  
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential     $300  
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150$150$150$150$150$150  
Raised top speed limiter     $0  
Exterior 
Body kit   $0$0$0$0$0
Bodyside moldings      $75$75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)   $25$25$25$25$25
Painted brake calipers (optional)    $0$0  
Infotainment 
Android Auto support      $100$100
Apple CarPlay support      $100$100
Aux input      $50$50
CD changer, in-dash$325$325$325$325$325$325  
CD player      $125$125
DVD-compatible player$0$0$0$0$0$0  
In-vehicle Internet$150$150$150$150$150$150  
Media drive$15$15$15$15$15$15  
Mirrorlink support      $0$0
Surround sound$250$250$250$250$250$250  
Telematics service, such as OnStar      $200$200
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225$225$225$225$225  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25$25$25$25  $25$25
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75$75$75$75$75  
Auto-dimming headlights    $200$200  
Chronometer    $100$100  
Compass$0$0$0$0$0$0  
Cornering lights    $50$50  
Fog light, rear$100$100$100$100$100$100  
Fog lights      $125$125
Headlight washers    $50$50  
LED headlights    $1000$1000$1000$1000
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only$750$750$750$750    
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25$25$25$25$25  
Power-folding mirrors      $50$50
Steering-linked fog lights      $50$50
Steering-linked headlights    $150$150  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Automatic seat bolsters, driver    $300$300  
Cooled or ventilated front seats   $300$300$300  
Door sill trim plates$100$100$100$100$100 $100$100
Heated second row seats$200$200$200$200  $200$200
Illuminated door sill trim plates     $200  
Leather door panel trim$250$250$250$250$250$250  
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150$150$150$150 $150$150
Massage, driver seat    $100$100  
Memory system, passenger seat$150$150$150$150$150$150  
Metal pedals    $75$75$75$75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150$150$150$150$150  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150$150$150$150$150$150  
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat$50$50$50$50$50$50  
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50$50$50$50$50  
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat      $100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat      $100$100
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat    $100$100  
Power-folding headrests, second row seats$50$50$50$50$50$50  
Synthetic suede steering wheel     $150  
Wood trim$300$300$300$300$300$300  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical    $500$500  
Adaptive dampers - mechanical$100$100$100$100    
Alloy wheels$350$350$350 $350$350$350$350
Electronic systems calibration selector    $200$200  
Performance steering system (optional)    $0$0  
Polished alloy wheels   $350    
Rear air springs, auto-leveling    $350$350  
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0$0$0   
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)     $0  
Transmission 
Launch control    $100$100  
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100$100$100$100$100 $100
Total Value of Features$9,305$9,305$9,305$11,330$13,180$13,580$6,250$6,350
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,055$3,055$3,055$5,080$6,930$7,330$0$100
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,844-2,844-2,844-4,729-6,450-6,8210-96

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

Model Year20142016
ModelE-ClassPassat
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase113.2 in110.4 in
Length192.1 in191.6 in
Width73.0 in72.2 in
Height57.1 in58.5 in
Curb Weight3,826 lb.3,231 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 Volume16.4 ft315.9 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz E-Class E250 BlueTEC

Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Satellite radio200Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Surround sound250No
Heated front seats200Yes
Harman/Kardon, 610W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
In-vehicle Internet150No
App support0Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Total Requested132553%
Total Not Requested119047%
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%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Collision preparation system, rear100No
Pedestrian detection50No
Lane keeping assist system400Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed200No
Blind spot intervention150Yes
Total Requested125054%
Total Not Requested105046%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz E-Class E350

Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Satellite radio200Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Surround sound250No
Heated front seats200Yes
Harman/Kardon, 610W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
In-vehicle Internet150No
App support0Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Total Requested132553%
Total Not Requested119047%
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%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Collision preparation system, rear100No
Pedestrian detection50No
Lane keeping assist system400Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed200No
Blind spot intervention150Yes
Total Requested125054%
Total Not Requested105046%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz E-Class E400 Hybrid

Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Satellite radio200Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Surround sound250No
Heated front seats200Yes
Harman/Kardon, 610W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
In-vehicle Internet150No
App support0Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Total Requested132553%
Total Not Requested119047%
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%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Collision preparation system, rear100No
Pedestrian detection50No
Lane keeping assist system400Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed200No
Blind spot intervention150Yes
Total Requested125054%
Total Not Requested105046%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz E-Class E550

Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Satellite radio200Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Surround sound250No
Heated front seats200Yes
Harman/Kardon, 610W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
In-vehicle Internet150No
App support0Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Total Requested132547%
Total Not Requested149053%
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%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Collision preparation system, rear100No
Pedestrian detection50No
Lane keeping assist system400Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed200No
Blind spot intervention150Yes
Total Requested125054%
Total Not Requested105046%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz E-Class E63 AMG

Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Collision preparation system, rear100No
Pedestrian detection50No
Lane keeping assist system400Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed200No
Blind spot intervention150Yes
Total Requested125054%
Total Not Requested105046%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz E-Class E63 AMG S

Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Collision preparation system, rear100No
Pedestrian detection50No
Lane keeping assist system400Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed200No
Blind spot intervention150Yes
Total Requested125054%
Total Not Requested105046%

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