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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: $32,414

Volkswagen Passat Komfort   
Difference: $26,761

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,930

Volkswagen Passat Komfort   
Difference: $25,168

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2015201520152015201520152010
ModelE-ClassE-ClassE-ClassE-ClassE-ClassE-ClassPassat
TrimE250 BlueTECE350E400E400 HybridE63 AMGE63 AMG SKomfort
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $51,800 $52,300 $62,350 $57,100 $93,600 $100,600 $27,195
Base Invoice $48,174 $48,639 $57,986 $53,103 $87,048 $93,558 $25,412
Premium 1 Package 4,380 4,380   4,380      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720 720 720 720      
Sunshades, second row 380 380 380 380 380 380  
Special order charge 250 250 250 250 250 250  
Rear side airbags 420 420 420 420 420 420 350
Rear spoiler 300 300 300 300     479
Navigation system             1,990
Body kit             1,650
Premium 1 Package 4,073 4,073   4,073      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 670 670 670 670      
Sunshades, second row 353 353 353 353 353 353  
Special order charge 233 233 233 233 233 233  
Rear side airbags 391 391 391 391 391 391 310
Rear spoiler 279 279 279 279     310
Navigation system             1,758
Body kit             1,390
Options (change) 6,450 6,450 2,070 6,450 1,050 1,050 4,469
Options (change) 5,999 5,999 1,926 5,999 977 977 3,768
Destination 925 925 925 925 925 925 750
Total Price $59,175 $59,675 $65,345 $64,475 $95,575 $102,575 $32,414
Total Invoice $55,098 $55,563 $60,837 $60,027 $88,950 $95,460 $29,930

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Passat Komfort
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $21,396
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $20,173
Model Year2015201520152015201520152010
ModelE-ClassE-ClassE-ClassE-ClassE-ClassE-ClassPassat
TrimE250 BlueTECE350E400E400 HybridE63 AMGE63 AMG SKomfort
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine195hp I4 D302hp V6329hp V6302hp V6 H550hp V8577hp V8200hp I4
TransmissionT7T7T7T7T7T7S6
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWDAWDAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)610, 14610, 14?, 8610, 14610, 14610, 1480, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/45-17245/45-17245/40-18245/45-17255/35-19255/35-19235/45-17
Total Price$59,175$59,675$65,345$64,475$95,575$102,575$32,414
Adjustments for Features-5,365-5,365-7,565-5,365-13,515-13,9650
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$53,810$54,310$57,780$59,110$82,060$88,610$32,414
Cost Above Minimum$0$500$3,970$5,300$28,250$34,800$0
Total Invoice$55,098$55,563$60,837$60,027$88,950$95,460$29,930
Adjustments for Features-4,995-4,995-7,043-4,995-12,578-12,9960
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$50,103$50,568$53,794$55,032$76,372$82,464$29,930
Cost Above Minimum$0$465$3,691$4,929$26,269$32,361$0

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

Model Year2015201520152015201520152010
ModelE-ClassE-ClassE-ClassE-ClassE-ClassE-ClassPassat
TrimE250 BlueTECE350E400E400 HybridE63 AMGE63 AMG SKomfort
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200$1200$1200$1200$1200$1200 
6-speed automated manual      $1100
RWD$0$0$0$0   
AWD    $1700$1700 
FWD      $0
Accessories 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate    $100$100 
Power trunk closer    $350$350 
Proximity key  $250 $250$250 
Remote app$25$25$25$25$25$25 
Remote window/roof operation$15$15$15$15$15$15 
Semi-automated parking system    $500$500 
Sunshade, rear      $125
Sunshade, rear, power$225$225 $225$225$225 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual      $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350$350$350$350$350 
Universal garage door opener$100$100$100$100$100$100 
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 
Automatic braking, low-speed$200$200$200$200$200$200 
Blind spot warning system  $200    
Driver drowsiness monitor$150$150$150$150$150$150 
Forward collision warning$200$200$200$200$200$200 
Full-size spare tire      $225
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75$75$75$75 
Lane departure warning  $200    
Obstacle detection, front    $150$150 
Obstacle detection, rear    $250$250 
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0$0$0$0$0$0 
Rearview camera$200$200$200$200$200$200 
Rollover sensor$50$50$50$50$50$50 
Temporary spare tire $150$150 $150$150 
Tires, run-flat$150  $150   
Torque vectoring, brake-based    $100$100 
Cargo Management 
Console with shifter    $150$150$150
Console without shifter$150$150$150$150   
Overhead sunglass holder      $25
Storage compartment under front seat(s)$50$50$50$50$50$50 
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100$100$100$100$100 
Automatic climate control, front$200$200$200$200$200$200 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125$125$125$125$125 
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175$175$175$175$175 
Residual heat$50$50$50$50$50$50 
Variable intermittent wipers      $75
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
Bodyside moldings      $75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25 $25$25 
Painted brake calipers (optional)    $0$0 
Infotainment 
App support$0$0$0$0$0$0 
Aux input      $50
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25$25$25$25$25 
HD radio$50$50$50$50$50$50 
In-vehicle Internet$150$150$150$150$150$150 
Navigation map updates, three years$0$0$0$0$0$0 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25$25$25$25$25 
Surround sound$250$250$250$250$250$250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225$225$225$225$225 
Traffic + travel information$25$25$25$25$25$25 
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100$100$100$100$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25$25$25$25   
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75$75$75$75$75 
Auto-dimming headlights    $200$200 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150$150$150$150$150$150 
Chronometer    $100$100 
Cornering lights    $50$50 
Fog light, rear$100$100$100$100$100$100 
Fog lights      $125
Headlight washers    $50$50 
Interior ambient lighting      $150
Interior ambient lighting, configurable$150$150$150$150$150$150 
LED headlights    $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$50$50$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  
Illuminated door sill trim plates     $200 
Leather door panel trim  $250 $250$250 
Leather seating surfaces  $900 $900$900 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150$150$150$150 $150
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat      $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat      $50
Massage, driver seat    $100$100 
Memory system, driver seat$200$200$200$200$200$200 
Memory system, passenger seat$150$150$150$150$150$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150$150$150$150$150$150 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100$100$100$100 
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 height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100$100$100$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100$100$100$100$100 
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat    $100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100$100$100$100 
Power-folding headrests, second row seats     $50 
Synthetic leather seating surfaces$0$0 $0  $0
Synthetic suede headliner    $650$650 
Synthetic suede steering wheel     $150 
Upholstered instrument panel  $300 $300$300 
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
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 
Total Value of Features$8,315$8,315$10,515$8,315$16,465$16,915$2,950
Value of Feature Adjustments$5,365$5,365$7,565$5,365$13,515$13,965$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-4,995-4,995-7,043-4,995-12,578-12,9960

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

Model Year20152010
ModelE-ClassPassat
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase113.2 in106.7 in
Length192.1 in188.2 in
Width73.0 in71.7 in
Height57.1 in58.0 in
Curb Weight3,826 lb.3,345 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 Volume16.4 ft314.2 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz E-Class E250 BlueTEC

Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Rearview camera200No
Surround sound250No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Heated front seats200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Harman/Kardon, 610W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Rear seat pass-through100Yes
Folding second row seats300Yes
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
Traffic + travel information25No
In-vehicle Internet150No
App support0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Media drive15Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Total Requested141549%
Total Not Requested145051%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz E-Class E350

Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Rearview camera200No
Surround sound250No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Heated front seats200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Harman/Kardon, 610W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Rear seat pass-through100Yes
Folding second row seats300Yes
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
Traffic + travel information25No
In-vehicle Internet150No
App support0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Media drive15Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Total Requested141549%
Total Not Requested145051%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz E-Class E400 Hybrid

Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Rearview camera200No
Surround sound250No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Heated front seats200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Harman/Kardon, 610W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Rear seat pass-through100Yes
Folding second row seats300Yes
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
Traffic + travel information25No
In-vehicle Internet150No
App support0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Media drive15Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Total Requested141549%
Total Not Requested145051%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Passat Komfort

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
USB port25Yes
SD Card slot25Yes
Total Requested665100%
Total Not Requested00%

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