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Mercedes-Benz E-Class vs. Volkswagen Passat Price Comparison (MSRP)The sticker prices, before adjusting for remaining feature differences. Usually these are the numbers you will see on the window stickers.
Models in short supply often sell at or even above these prices.
Models in short supply often sell at or even above these prices.
Mercedes-Benz E-Class vs. Volkswagen Passat Invoice Comparison
Lowest Total Price: $31,040 Volkswagen Passat 2.5L SEL Premium | |||||
| Difference: $25,885 | |||||
Lowest Total Invoice: $29,740 Volkswagen Passat 2.5L SEL Premium | |||||
| Difference: $23,267 | |||||
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| Model Year | 2017 | 2017 | 2012 | 2012 | 2012 |
| Model | E-Class | E-Class | Passat | Passat | Passat |
| Trim | E300 | AMG E43 | 2.5L SEL Premium | TDI SEL Premium | V6 SEL Premium |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Base Price | $52,150 | $72,400 | $29,895 | $32,195 | $32,950 |
| Base Invoice | $48,500 | $67,332 | $28,670 | $30,876 | $31,600 |
| Second rear spoiler | 300 | ||||
| Metallic paint (extra cost) | 720 | 720 | |||
| Heated front seats | 750 | ||||
| Satellite radio | 460 | ||||
| Leather seating surfaces | 1,620 | ||||
| Wood trim | 0 | ||||
| Rear spoiler | 375 | 375 | 375 | ||
| Second rear spoiler | 279 | ||||
| Metallic paint (extra cost) | 670 | 670 | |||
| Heated front seats | 698 | ||||
| Satellite radio | 428 | ||||
| Leather seating surfaces | 1,507 | ||||
| Wood trim | 0 | ||||
| Rear spoiler | 300 | 300 | 300 | ||
| Options (change) | 3,850 | 720 | 375 | 375 | 375 |
| Options (change) | 3,582 | 670 | 300 | 300 | 300 |
| Destination | 925 | 925 | 770 | 770 | 770 |
| Total Price | $56,925 | $74,045 | $31,040 | $33,340 | $34,095 |
| Total Invoice | $53,007 | $68,927 | $29,740 | $31,946 | $32,670 |
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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mercedes-Benz E-Class vs. Volkswagen Passat
| Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Passat 2.5L SEL Premium | |||||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $21,595 | |||||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $19,272 | |||||
| Model Year | 2017 | 2017 | 2012 | 2012 | 2012 |
| Model | E-Class | E-Class | Passat | Passat | Passat |
| Trim | E300 | AMG E43 | 2.5L SEL Premium | TDI SEL Premium | V6 SEL Premium |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Engine | 241hp I4 | 396hp V6 | 170hp I5 | 140hp I4 D | 280hp V6 |
| Transmission | T9 | T9 | T6 | S6 | S6 |
| Drivetrain | RWD | AWD | FWD | FWD | FWD |
| EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway) | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG |
| Audio (watts, speakers) | ?, 8 | 590, 13 | 400, 9 | 400, 9 | 400, 9 |
| Tire (rear if not all the same) | x- | 245/40-19 | 215/55-17 | 235/45-18 | 235/45-18 |
| Total Price | $56,925 | $74,045 | $31,040 | $33,340 | $34,095 |
| Adjustments for Features | -4,290 | -11,215 | 0 | 0 | -100 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Price | $52,635 | $62,830 | $31,040 | $33,340 | $33,995 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $10,195 | $0 | $2,300 | $2,955 |
| Total Invoice | $53,007 | $68,927 | $29,740 | $31,946 | $32,670 |
| Adjustments for Features | -3,995 | -10,440 | 0 | 0 | -96 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice | $49,012 | $58,487 | $29,740 | $31,946 | $32,574 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $9,475 | $0 | $2,206 | $2,834 |
Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz E-Class vs. Volkswagen Passat
| Model Year | 2017 | 2017 | 2012 | 2012 | 2012 |
| Model | E-Class | E-Class | Passat | Passat | Passat |
| Trim | E300 | AMG E43 | 2.5L SEL Premium | TDI SEL Premium | V6 SEL Premium |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Transmission and Drivetrain | |||||
| 9-speed manually-shiftable automatic | $1400 | $1400 | |||
| 6-speed manually-shiftable automatic | $1100 | ||||
| 6-speed automated manual | $1100 | $1100 | |||
| RWD | $0 | ||||
| AWD | $1700 | ||||
| FWD | $0 | $0 | $0 | ||
| Accessories | |||||
| Hands-free trunk or liftgate | $100 | ||||
| Power trunk closer | $350 | ||||
| Proximity key | $250 | $250 | $250 | $250 | |
| Remote app | $25 | $25 | |||
| Remote climate control | $25 | $25 | |||
| Remote start | $150 | $150 | $150 | ||
| Remote start via app | $75 | $75 | |||
| Remote window/roof operation | $15 | $15 | |||
| Semi-automated parking system | $500 | ||||
| Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual | $250 | $250 | $250 | ||
| Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power | $350 | $350 | |||
| Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety | |||||
| Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats | $0 | $0 | |||
| Automatic braking, high-speed or partial | $200 | $200 | |||
| Automatic braking, low-speed | $200 | $200 | |||
| Blind spot warning system | $200 | ||||
| Cross-traffic warning, rear | $100 | ||||
| Driver drowsiness monitor | $150 | $150 | |||
| Forward collision warning | $200 | $200 | |||
| Knee airbag, driver | $75 | $75 | |||
| Obstacle detection, front | $150 | ||||
| Obstacle detection, rear | $250 | ||||
| Pedestrian detection | $50 | $50 | |||
| Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system | $0 | $0 | |||
| Rearview camera | $200 | ||||
| Rollover sensor | $50 | $50 | |||
| Temporary spare tire | $150 | $150 | $150 | ||
| Tires, run-flat | $150 | $150 | |||
| Torque vectoring, brake-based | $100 | $100 | |||
| Vehicle-to-X (V2X) communication | $0 | $0 | |||
| Cargo Management | |||||
| Console with shifter | $150 | $150 | $150 | ||
| Console without shifter | $150 | $150 | |||
| Rear seat pass-through | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| Climate Control | |||||
| Automatic air recirculation | $100 | $100 | |||
| Rain-sensing wipers | $175 | $175 | |||
| Rear air vents | $100 | $100 | |||
| Variable intermittent wipers | $75 | $75 | $75 | ||
| Engine / Motor | |||||
| Automatic start / stop | $150 | $150 | |||
| Exterior | |||||
| Body kit | $0 | ||||
| Bodyside moldings | $75 | $75 | $75 | ||
| Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) | $25 | $25 | |||
| Second rear spoiler | $150 | ||||
| Infotainment | |||||
| 4G LTE connectivity | $0 | $0 | |||
| Android Auto support | $100 | $100 | |||
| App support | $0 | $0 | |||
| Apple CarPlay support | $100 | $100 | |||
| Aux input | $50 | $50 | $50 | ||
| CD player | $125 | $125 | $125 | ||
| DVD-compatible player | $0 | $0 | $0 | ||
| In-vehicle Internet | $150 | $150 | |||
| iPod integration | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| MP3-compatible player | $50 | $50 | $50 | ||
| Navigation map updates, three years | $0 | $0 | |||
| Near-field communications (NFC) | $25 | ||||
| SMS text-to-speech reader | $25 | $25 | |||
| Surround sound | $250 | ||||
| Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation | $225 | $225 | |||
| Traffic + travel information | $25 | $25 | |||
| Traffic information | $25 | $25 | $25 | ||
| USB port | $25 | $25 | |||
| Wi-Fi hotspot | $50 | $50 | |||
| Wireless charging station | $75 | ||||
| Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors | |||||
| Analog clock | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | |
| Auto-dimming driver-side mirror | $75 | $75 | |||
| Boost gauge | $75 | ||||
| Chronometer | $100 | ||||
| Cornering lights | $50 | $50 | $50 | ||
| Fog light, rear | $100 | $100 | |||
| Fog lights | $125 | $125 | $125 | ||
| Interior ambient lighting | $150 | $150 | $150 | ||
| Interior ambient lighting, configurable | $150 | $150 | |||
| Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display | $250 | ||||
| LED headlights, single projector or low beam only | $750 | $750 | |||
| Mirror tilt-down in reverse | $25 | $25 | |||
| Power-folding mirrors | $50 | $50 | |||
| Seats and Interior Trim | |||||
| Door sill trim plates | $100 | ||||
| Illuminated door sill trim plates | $200 | ||||
| Memory system, passenger seat | $150 | $150 | |||
| Metal pedals | $75 | ||||
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat | $150 | $150 | |||
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | $150 | $150 | |||
| Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat | $50 | $50 | |||
| Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat | $50 | $50 | |||
| Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat | $100 | $100 | |||
| Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | |||
| Power tilt adjuster, driver seat | $100 | $100 | |||
| Synthetic suede headliner | $650 | ||||
| Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces | $0 | $0 | $0 | ||
| Upholstered instrument panel | $300 | ||||
| Wood trim | $300 | $300 | |||
| Suspension, Wheels, and Tires | |||||
| Adaptive dampers - electrical | $500 | ||||
| Adaptive dampers - mechanical | $100 | ||||
| Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable | $1000 | ||||
| Crosswind stabilization | $50 | $50 | |||
| Electronic systems calibration selector | $200 | $200 | |||
| Sport suspension (upgrade) | $0 | ||||
| Transmission | |||||
| Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| Total Value of Features | $7,490 | $14,415 | $3,200 | $3,200 | $3,300 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | $4,290 | $11,215 | $0 | $0 | $100 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | -3,995 | -10,440 | 0 | 0 | -96 |
Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz E-Class vs. Volkswagen Passat
| Model Year | 2017 | 2012 |
| Model | E-Class | Passat |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Wheelbase | 115.7 in | 110.4 in |
| Length | 193.8 in | 191.6 in |
| Width | 73.7 in | 72.2 in |
| Height | 57.8 in | 58.5 in |
| Curb Weight | 3,793 lb. | 3,167 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 17.4 gal. | 18.5 gal. |
| Row 1 Headroom | 37.4 in | 38.3 in |
| Row 1 Shoulder Room | 57.8 in | 56.9 in |
| Row 1 Legroom | 41.7 in | 42.4 in |
| Row 2 Headroom | 38.2 in | 37.8 in |
| Row 2 Shoulder Room | 57.1 in | 57.0 in |
| Row 2 Legroom | 36.2 in | 39.1 in |
| Cargo Volume | 13.1 ft3 | 15.9 ft3 |
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