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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: $34,090

Volkswagen Passat 1.8T SEL Premium   
Difference: $31,850

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,544

Volkswagen Passat 1.8T SEL Premium   
Difference: $28,846

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201620162016201620172017
ModelE-ClassE-ClassE-ClassE-ClassPassatPassat
TrimE250 BlueTECE350E400AMG E63 S1.8T SEL PremiumV6 SEL Premium
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $52,650 $53,100 $63,100 $101,700 $30,995 $33,995
Base Invoice $48,965 $49,383 $58,683 $94,581 $29,724 $32,601
Driver Assistance Package 2,800 2,800 2,800 2,800    
Premium 1 Package 4,180 4,180        
KEYLESS-GO Package 900 900        
Parktronic Package 970 970 970      
Leather seating surfaces 1,620 1,620        
Heated second row seats 625 625 625 625    
Special order charge 250 250 250      
Rear spoiler 300 300 300   375 375
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720 720 720      
Body kit         1,900 1,900
Driver Assistance Package 2,604 2,604 2,604 2,604    
Premium 1 Package 3,887 3,887        
KEYLESS-GO Package 837 837        
Parktronic Package 902 902 902      
Leather seating surfaces 1,507 1,507        
Heated second row seats 581 581 581 581    
Special order charge 233 233 233      
Rear spoiler 279 279 279   300 300
Metallic paint (extra cost) 670 670 670      
Body kit         1,700 1,700
Options (change) 12,365 12,365 5,665 3,425 2,275 2,275
Options (change) 11,500 11,500 5,269 3,185 2,000 2,000
Destination 925 925 925 925 820 820
Total Price $65,940 $66,390 $69,690 $106,050 $34,090 $37,090
Total Invoice $61,390 $61,808 $64,877 $98,691 $32,544 $35,421

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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: $28,345
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $25,583
Model Year201620162016201620172017
ModelE-ClassE-ClassE-ClassE-ClassPassatPassat
TrimE250 BlueTECE350E400AMG E63 S1.8T SEL PremiumV6 SEL Premium
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine195hp I4 D302hp V6329hp V6577hp V8170hp I4280hp V6
TransmissionT7T7T7T7T6S6
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDAWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)610, 14610, 14?, 8610, 14400, 9400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/45-17245/45-17245/40-18255/35-19235/45-18235/45-18
Total Price$65,940$66,390$69,690$106,050$34,090$37,090
Adjustments for Features-3,505-3,505-3,455-9,3550-100
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$62,435$62,885$66,235$96,695$34,090$36,990
Cost Above Minimum$0$450$3,800$34,260$0$2,900
Total Invoice$61,390$61,808$64,877$98,691$32,544$35,421
Adjustments for Features-3,263-3,263-3,216-8,7060-96
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$58,127$58,545$61,661$89,985$32,544$35,325
Cost Above Minimum$0$418$3,534$31,858$0$2,781

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

Model Year201620162016201620172017
ModelE-ClassE-ClassE-ClassE-ClassPassatPassat
TrimE250 BlueTECE350E400AMG E63 S1.8T SEL PremiumV6 SEL Premium
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200$1200$1200$1200  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic    $1100 
6-speed automated manual     $1100
RWD$0$0$0   
AWD   $1700  
FWD    $0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control    $600$600
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed$850$850$850$850  
Hands-free trunk or liftgate$100$100 $100$100$100
Power trunk closer$350$350 $350  
Remote start    $150$150
Remote window/roof operation$15$15$15$15  
Semi-automated parking system$500$500$500$500  
Sunshade, rear, power$225$225 $225  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual    $250$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  
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200$200$200$200  
Blind spot collision prevention$150$150$150$150  
Collision preparation system, rear$100$100$100$100  
Cross-traffic collision intervention, rear    $100$100
Driver drowsiness monitor$150$150$150$150  
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75$75  
Lane departure prevention, steering-based    $200$200
Lane keeping assist$400$400$400$400  
Pedestrian detection$50$50$50$50  
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0$0$0$0  
Rollover sensor$50$50$50$50  
Secondary collision brake assist    $25$25
Temporary spare tire $150$150$150$150$150
Tires, run-flat$150     
Torque vectoring, brake-based   $100  
Vehicle health reports    $0$0
Cargo Management 
Console with shifter   $150$150$150
Console without shifter$150$150$150   
Overhead sunglass holder    $25$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  
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential   $300  
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150$150$150$150  
Raised top speed limiter   $0  
Exterior 
Body kit  $0$0$0$0
Bodyside moldings    $75$75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25$25$25$25
Painted brake calipers (optional)   $0  
Infotainment 
Android Auto support    $100$100
Apple CarPlay support    $100$100
Aux input    $50$50
DVD-compatible player$0$0$0$0  
In-vehicle Internet$150$150$150$150  
Media drive$15$15$15$15  
Mirrorlink support    $0$0
Navigation map updates, three years$0$0$0$0  
Surround sound$250$250$250$250  
Telematics service, such as OnStar    $200$200
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225$225$225  
Wi-Fi hotspot$50$50$50$50  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25$25$25 $25$25
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75$75$75  
Auto-dimming headlights   $200  
Chronometer   $100  
Compass$0$0$0$0  
Cornering lights   $50  
Fog light, rear$100$100$100$100  
Fog lights    $125$125
Headlight washers   $50  
Interior ambient lighting    $150$150
Interior ambient lighting, configurable$150$150$150$150  
LED headlights   $1000$1000$1000
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only$750$750$750   
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25$25$25  
Steering-linked fog lights    $50$50
Steering-linked headlights   $150  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Automatic seat bolsters, driver   $300  
Cooled or ventilated front seats  $300$300  
Door sill trim plates$100$100$100 $100$100
Illuminated door sill trim plates   $200  
Leather door panel trim$250$250$250$250  
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150$150 $150$150
Massage, driver seat   $100  
Memory system, passenger seat$150$150$150$150  
Metal pedals    $75$75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150$150$150  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150$150$150$150  
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat$50$50$50$50  
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat$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  
Power-folding headrests, second row seats   $50  
Synthetic suede headliner   $650  
Synthetic suede steering wheel   $150  
Upholstered instrument panel  $300$300  
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$350
Electronic systems calibration selector   $200  
Performance steering system (optional)   $0  
Polished alloy wheels  $350   
Rear air springs, auto-leveling   $350  
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0   
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)   $0  
Transmission 
Launch control   $100  
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100$100$100 $100
Total Value of Features$9,130$9,130$9,080$14,980$5,625$5,725
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,505$3,505$3,455$9,355$0$100
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,263-3,263-3,216-8,7060-96

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

Model Year20162017
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

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
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
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 Requested177561%
Total Not Requested114039%
KEYLESS-GO Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power decklid350No
Proximity key250Yes
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100Yes
Total Requested35050%
Total Not Requested35050%
Parktronic Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Parking guidance system - active500No
Total Requested40044%
Total Not Requested50056%

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
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
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 Requested177561%
Total Not Requested114039%
KEYLESS-GO Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power decklid350No
Proximity key250Yes
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100Yes
Total Requested35050%
Total Not Requested35050%
Parktronic Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Parking guidance system - active500No
Total Requested40044%
Total Not Requested50056%

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%
Parktronic Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Parking guidance system - active500No
Total Requested40044%
Total Not Requested50056%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz E-Class AMG E63 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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