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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: $38,280 Volkswagen Passat 3.6 VR6 | |||||
| Difference: $18,885 | |||||
Lowest Total Invoice: $35,113 Volkswagen Passat 3.6 VR6 | |||||
| Difference: $18,122 | |||||
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| Model Year | 2018 | 2018 | 2018 | 2018 | 2006 |
| Model | E-Class | E-Class | E-Class | E-Class | Passat |
| Trim | E300 | E400 | AMG E43 | AMG E63 S | 3.6 VR6 |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Base Price | $52,950 | $58,900 | $71,600 | $104,400 | $29,950 |
| Base Invoice | $49,244 | $54,777 | $66,588 | $97,092 | $27,513 |
| Metallic paint (extra cost) | 720 | 720 | 720 | 720 | |
| Rear side airbags | 420 | 420 | 670 | 670 | 350 |
| Satellite radio | 460 | 460 | |||
| Leather seating surfaces | 1,620 | 1,620 | 1,620 | ||
| Sport Package | 0 | 300 | |||
| Upgraded leather upholstery | 1,370 | ||||
| Wood trim | 0 | 0 | |||
| Front sport buckets | 2,500 | ||||
| Luxury #2 Package | 5,250 | ||||
| Navigation system | 1,800 | ||||
| Metallic paint (extra cost) | 670 | 670 | 670 | 670 | |
| Rear side airbags | 391 | 391 | 623 | 623 | 310 |
| Satellite radio | 428 | 428 | |||
| Leather seating surfaces | 1,507 | 1,507 | 1,507 | ||
| Sport Package | 0 | 274 | |||
| Upgraded leather upholstery | 1,274 | ||||
| Wood trim | 0 | 0 | |||
| Front sport buckets | 2,325 | ||||
| Luxury #2 Package | 4,797 | ||||
| Navigation system | 1,589 | ||||
| Options (change) | 3,220 | 3,220 | 4,380 | 3,890 | 7,700 |
| Options (change) | 2,996 | 2,996 | 4,074 | 3,618 | 6,970 |
| Destination | 995 | 995 | 995 | 995 | 630 |
| Total Price | $57,165 | $63,115 | $76,975 | $109,285 | $38,280 |
| Total Invoice | $53,235 | $58,768 | $71,657 | $101,705 | $35,113 |
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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mercedes-Benz E-Class vs. Volkswagen Passat
| Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Passat 3.6 VR6 | |||||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $15,970 | |||||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $15,407 | |||||
| Model Year | 2018 | 2018 | 2018 | 2018 | 2006 |
| Model | E-Class | E-Class | E-Class | E-Class | Passat |
| Trim | E300 | E400 | AMG E43 | AMG E63 S | 3.6 VR6 |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Engine | 241hp I4 | 329hp V6 | 396hp V6 | 603hp V8 | 280hp V6 |
| Transmission | T9 | T9 | T9 | T9 | T6 |
| Drivetrain | RWD | AWD | AWD | AWD | FWD |
| EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway) | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG |
| Audio (watts, speakers) | ?, 8 | ?, 8 | 590, 13 | 590, 13 | 600, 10 |
| Tire (rear if not all the same) | x- | 245/45-18 | 245/40-19 | 265/35-20 | 235/45-17 |
| Total Price | $57,165 | $63,115 | $76,975 | $109,285 | $38,280 |
| Adjustments for Features | -2,915 | -4,615 | -9,665 | -10,665 | 0 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Price | $54,250 | $58,500 | $67,310 | $98,620 | $38,280 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $4,250 | $13,060 | $44,370 | $0 |
| Total Invoice | $53,235 | $58,768 | $71,657 | $101,705 | $35,113 |
| Adjustments for Features | -2,715 | -4,297 | -8,997 | -9,925 | 0 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice | $50,520 | $54,471 | $62,660 | $91,780 | $35,113 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $3,951 | $12,140 | $41,260 | $0 |
Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz E-Class vs. Volkswagen Passat
| Model Year | 2018 | 2018 | 2018 | 2018 | 2006 |
| Model | E-Class | E-Class | E-Class | E-Class | Passat |
| Trim | E300 | E400 | AMG E43 | AMG E63 S | 3.6 VR6 |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Transmission and Drivetrain | |||||
| 9-speed manually-shiftable automatic | $1400 | $1400 | $1400 | $1400 | |
| 6-speed manually-shiftable automatic | $1100 | ||||
| RWD | $0 | ||||
| AWD | $1700 | $1700 | $1700 | ||
| FWD | $0 | ||||
| Accessories | |||||
| Hands-free trunk or liftgate | $100 | $100 | |||
| Power trunk closer | $350 | $350 | |||
| Proximity key | $250 | $250 | |||
| Remote app | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | |
| Remote climate control | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | |
| Remote start via app | $75 | $75 | $75 | $75 | |
| Remote window/roof operation | $15 | $15 | $15 | $15 | |
| Semi-automated parking system | $500 | $500 | |||
| Sunshade, rear | $125 | ||||
| Sunshades, second row | $125 | ||||
| Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual | $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 | |
| Automatic braking, low-speed | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | |
| Blind spot warning system | $200 | $200 | |||
| Cross-traffic warning, rear | $100 | $100 | |||
| Drift mode | $0 | ||||
| Driver drowsiness monitor | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | |
| Forward collision warning | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | |
| Knee airbag, driver | $75 | $75 | $75 | $75 | |
| Obstacle detection, front | $150 | $150 | $150 | ||
| Obstacle detection, rear | $250 | $250 | $250 | ||
| Pedestrian detection | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | |
| Rearview camera | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | |
| Rollover sensor | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| Tires, run-flat | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | |
| Torque vectoring, brake-based | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Vehicle-to-X (V2X) communication | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | |
| Cargo Management | |||||
| Air-conditioned storage compartment | $50 | ||||
| Cargo net | $40 | ||||
| Console with shifter | $150 | ||||
| Console without shifter | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | |
| Rear seat pass-through | $100 | ||||
| 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 | ||
| Bodyside moldings | $75 | ||||
| Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | |
| Painted brake calipers (optional) | $0 | ||||
| Rear spoiler | $200 | $200 | |||
| Infotainment | |||||
| 4G LTE connectivity | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | |
| Android Auto support | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| App support | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | |
| Apple CarPlay support | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Bluetooth audio streaming | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | |
| Bluetooth cell phone link | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| CD changer, remote | $200 | ||||
| CD player | $125 | ||||
| HD radio | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| In-vehicle Internet | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | |
| Media drive | $15 | $15 | $15 | $15 | |
| MP3-compatible player | $50 | ||||
| Navigation map updates, three years | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | |
| Near-field communications (NFC) | $25 | $25 | |||
| SMS text-to-speech reader | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | |
| Surround sound | $250 | $250 | |||
| Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation | $225 | $225 | $225 | $225 | |
| Traffic + travel information | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | |
| Voice control for nav and audio | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Wi-Fi hotspot | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| Wireless charging station | $75 | $75 | |||
| Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors | |||||
| Analog clock | $25 | $25 | |||
| Auto-dimming driver-side mirror | $75 | $75 | $75 | $75 | |
| Boost gauge | $75 | $75 | |||
| Chronometer | $100 | $100 | |||
| Compass | $0 | ||||
| Fog light, rear | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Fog lights | $125 | ||||
| Headlight washers | $50 | ||||
| Interior ambient lighting, configurable | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | |
| Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display | $250 | $250 | |||
| LED headlights, single projector or low beam only | $750 | $750 | $750 | $750 | |
| Mirror tilt-down in reverse | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | |
| Power-folding mirrors | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| Steering-linked headlights | $150 | ||||
| Xenon HID headlights | $500 | ||||
| Seats and Interior Trim | |||||
| Aluminum trim | $100 | ||||
| Cooled or ventilated front seats | $300 | ||||
| Heated front seats | $200 | $200 | $200 | ||
| Illuminated door sill trim plates | $200 | $200 | |||
| Memory system, passenger seat | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | |
| Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat | $50 | $50 | $50 | ||
| Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat | $50 | $50 | $50 | ||
| Power seatback bolsters, driver seat | $100 | ||||
| Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat | $100 | ||||
| Power thigh bolsters, driver seat | $100 | ||||
| Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat | $100 | ||||
| Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Upholstered instrument panel | $300 | $300 | |||
| Wood trim | $300 | $300 | $300 | $300 | |
| Suspension, Wheels, and Tires | |||||
| Adaptive dampers - electrical | $500 | $500 | |||
| Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable | $1000 | $1000 | |||
| Crosswind stabilization | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| Electronic systems calibration selector | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | |
| Sport suspension (upgrade) | $0 | $0 | $0 | ||
| Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade) | $0 | ||||
| Transmission | |||||
| Launch control | $100 | ||||
| Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Total Value of Features | $6,830 | $8,530 | $13,580 | $14,580 | $3,915 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | $2,915 | $4,615 | $9,665 | $10,665 | $0 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | -2,715 | -4,297 | -8,997 | -9,925 | 0 |
Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz E-Class vs. Volkswagen Passat
| Model Year | 2018 | 2006 |
| Model | E-Class | Passat |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Wheelbase | 115.7 in | 106.7 in |
| Length | 193.8 in | 188.2 in |
| Width | 73.7 in | 71.7 in |
| Height | 57.8 in | 58.0 in |
| Curb Weight | 4,035 lb. | 3,306 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 17.4 gal. | 18.5 gal. |
| Row 1 Headroom | 37.4 in | 38.4 in |
| Row 1 Shoulder Room | 57.8 in | 55.7 in |
| Row 1 Legroom | 41.7 in | 41.4 in |
| Row 2 Headroom | 38.2 in | 37.8 in |
| Row 2 Shoulder Room | 57.1 in | 54.6 in |
| Row 2 Legroom | 36.2 in | 37.7 in |
| Cargo Volume | 13.1 ft3 | 14.2 ft3 |
Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz E-Class E400
| Sport Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Sport suspension (upgrade) | 250 | Yes |
| Body kit | 0 | No |
| Sport front fascia (optional) | 0 | No |
| Sport rear fascia, e.g. diffuser (optional) | 0 | No |
| 245/45HR18 tires | 400 | No |
| Total Requested | 250 | 38% |
| Total Not Requested | 400 | 62% |
Option Package Details
Volkswagen Passat 3.6 VR6
| Navigation system | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| CD changer, remote | -125 | No |
| Total Requested | 600 | 126% |
| Total Not Requested | -125 | -26% |
| Luxury #2 Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Steering-linked headlights | 150 | No |
| Xenon HID headlights | 500 | Yes |
| Obstacle detection, front | 150 | Yes |
| Obstacle detection, rear | 250 | Yes |
| Headlight washers | 50 | No |
| Dynaudio, 600W, 10 speakers | 350 | No |
| Sunshades, second row | 125 | No |
| Sunshade, rear | 125 | No |
| Memory system, driver seat | 200 | Yes |
| Wood trim | 300 | No |
| Power height adjuster, passenger seat | 50 | Yes |
| Automatic climate control, front | 200 | Yes |
| Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat | 100 | Yes |
| Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat | 100 | Yes |
| Dual-zone climate control | 125 | Yes |
| Power height adjuster, driver seat | 50 | Yes |
| Cargo net | 40 | No |
| Power tilt adjuster, driver seat | 100 | Yes |
| Perimeter approach lighting | 25 | No |
| Power recliner, passenger seat | 100 | Yes |
| Heated windshield washer nozzles | 15 | Yes |
| Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat | 100 | Yes |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | 100 | Yes |
| Universal garage door opener | 100 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | 150 | Yes |
| Rain-sensing wipers | 100 | Yes |
| Automatic headlights | 125 | Yes |
| Fog lights | 125 | No |
| Leather seating surfaces | 900 | Yes |
| Audio controls on steering wheel | 125 | Yes |
| Heated front seats | 200 | Yes |
| Leather-wrapped steering wheel | 150 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 3990 | 76% |
| Total Not Requested | 1290 | 24% |
| Sport Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Sport suspension (upgrade) | 250 | Yes |
| Front sport buckets | 100 | Yes |
| Aluminum trim | 100 | No |
| Total Requested | 350 | 78% |
| Total Not Requested | 100 | 22% |
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