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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: $32,875

Volkswagen Passat 2.0T SEL Premium   
Difference: $32,735

Lowest Total Invoice: $31,503

Volkswagen Passat 2.0T SEL Premium   
Difference: $29,580

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20152015201520152015201520182018
ModelE-ClassE-ClassE-ClassE-ClassE-ClassE-ClassPassatPassat
TrimE250 BlueTECE350E400E400 HybridE63 AMGE63 AMG S2.0T SEL PremiumV6 SEL Premium
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $51,800 $52,300 $62,350 $57,100 $93,600 $100,600 $31,650 $34,650
Base Invoice $48,174 $48,639 $57,986 $53,103 $87,048 $93,558 $30,353 $33,230
Driver Assistance Package 2,800 2,800 2,800 2,800 2,800 2,800    
Premium 1 Package 4,380 4,380   4,380        
Parking Assist Package 1,290 1,290 1,290 1,290        
KEYLESS-GO Package 900 900   900        
Leather seating surfaces 1,620 1,620   1,620        
Heated second row seats 625 625 625 625 625 625    
Special order charge 250 250 250 250        
Rear spoiler 300 300 300 300     375 375
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720 720 720 720        
Driver Assistance Package 2,604 2,604 2,604 2,604 2,604 2,604    
Premium 1 Package 4,073 4,073   4,073        
Parking Assist Package 1,200 1,200 1,200 1,200        
KEYLESS-GO Package 837 837   837        
Leather seating surfaces 1,507 1,507   1,507        
Heated second row seats 581 581 581 581 581 581    
Special order charge 233 233 233 233        
Rear spoiler 279 279 279 279     300 300
Metallic paint (extra cost) 670 670 670 670        
Options (change) 12,885 12,885 5,985 12,885 3,425 3,425 375 375
Options (change) 11,984 11,984 5,567 11,984 3,185 3,185 300 300
Destination 925 925 925 925 925 925 850 850
Total Price $65,610 $66,110 $69,260 $70,910 $97,950 $104,950 $32,875 $35,875
Total Invoice $61,083 $61,548 $64,478 $66,012 $91,158 $97,668 $31,503 $34,380

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Passat 2.0T SEL Premium
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $29,330
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $26,410
Model Year20152015201520152015201520182018
ModelE-ClassE-ClassE-ClassE-ClassE-ClassE-ClassPassatPassat
TrimE250 BlueTECE350E400E400 HybridE63 AMGE63 AMG S2.0T SEL PremiumV6 SEL Premium
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine195hp I4 D302hp V6329hp V6302hp V6 H550hp V8577hp V8174hp I4280hp V6
TransmissionT7T7T7T7T7T7T6S6
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWDAWDAWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)610, 14610, 14?, 8610, 14610, 14610, 14400, 9400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/45-17245/45-17245/40-18245/45-17255/35-19255/35-19235/45-18235/45-18
Total Price$65,610$66,110$69,260$70,910$97,950$104,950$32,875$35,875
Adjustments for Features-3,405-3,405-3,355-3,405-8,505-8,9550-150
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$62,205$62,705$65,905$67,505$89,445$95,995$32,875$35,725
Cost Above Minimum$0$500$3,700$5,300$27,240$33,790$0$2,850
Total Invoice$61,083$61,548$64,478$66,012$91,158$97,668$31,503$34,380
Adjustments for Features-3,170-3,170-3,123-3,170-7,915-8,3340-144
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$57,913$58,378$61,355$62,842$83,243$89,334$31,503$34,236
Cost Above Minimum$0$465$3,442$4,929$25,330$31,421$0$2,733

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

Model Year20152015201520152015201520182018
ModelE-ClassE-ClassE-ClassE-ClassE-ClassE-ClassPassatPassat
TrimE250 BlueTECE350E400E400 HybridE63 AMGE63 AMG S2.0T 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$0    
AWD    $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$100$100$100
Power trunk closer$350$350 $350$350$350  
Remote start      $150$150
Remote window/roof operation$15$15$15$15$15$15  
Sunshade, rear, power$225$225 $225$225$225  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual      $250$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  
Around view cameras$500$500$500$500    
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200$200$200$200$200$200  
Blind spot collision prevention$150$150$150$150$150$150  
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  
Pedestrian detection$50$50$50$50$50$50  
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0$0$0$0$0$0  
Rearview camera    $200$200$200$200
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  
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
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
Navigation map updates, three years$0$0$0$0$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  
Interior ambient lighting      $150$150
Interior ambient lighting, configurable$150$150$150$150$150$150  
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$50$50$50$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
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
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  
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$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$9,230$9,230$9,180$9,230$14,330$14,780$5,825$5,975
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,405$3,405$3,355$3,405$8,505$8,955$0$150
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,170-3,170-3,123-3,170-7,915-8,3340-144

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

Model Year20152018
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.3,275 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

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
Blind spot intervention150No
Total Requested90047%
Total Not Requested100053%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Heated front seats200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Surround sound250No
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Harman/Kardon, 610W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Folding second row seats300Yes
Rear seat pass-through100Yes
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
In-vehicle Internet150No
App support0Yes
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested177562%
Total Not Requested109038%
Parking Assist Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Parking guidance system - active500Yes
Around view cameras300No
Total Requested90075%
Total Not Requested30025%
KEYLESS-GO Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power decklid350No
Proximity key250Yes
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100Yes
Total Requested35050%
Total Not Requested35050%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz E-Class E350

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
Blind spot intervention150No
Total Requested90047%
Total Not Requested100053%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Heated front seats200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Surround sound250No
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Harman/Kardon, 610W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Folding second row seats300Yes
Rear seat pass-through100Yes
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
In-vehicle Internet150No
App support0Yes
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested177562%
Total Not Requested109038%
Parking Assist Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Parking guidance system - active500Yes
Around view cameras300No
Total Requested90075%
Total Not Requested30025%
KEYLESS-GO Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power decklid350No
Proximity key250Yes
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100Yes
Total Requested35050%
Total Not Requested35050%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz E-Class E400

Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Collision preparation system, rear100No
Pedestrian detection50No
Lane keeping assist system400Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Blind spot intervention150No
Total Requested50033%
Total Not Requested100067%
Parking Assist Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Parking guidance system - active500Yes
Around view cameras300No
Total Requested90075%
Total Not Requested30025%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz E-Class E400 Hybrid

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
Blind spot intervention150No
Total Requested90047%
Total Not Requested100053%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Heated front seats200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Surround sound250No
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Harman/Kardon, 610W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Folding second row seats300Yes
Rear seat pass-through100Yes
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
In-vehicle Internet150No
App support0Yes
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested177562%
Total Not Requested109038%
Parking Assist Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Parking guidance system - active500Yes
Around view cameras300No
Total Requested90075%
Total Not Requested30025%
KEYLESS-GO Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power decklid350No
Proximity key250Yes
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100Yes
Total Requested35050%
Total Not Requested35050%

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
Blind spot intervention150No
Total Requested90047%
Total Not Requested100053%

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
Blind spot intervention150No
Total Requested90047%
Total Not Requested100053%

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