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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: $33,469

Volkswagen Passat Komfort   
Difference: $22,426

Lowest Total Invoice: $30,904

Volkswagen Passat Komfort   
Difference: $21,150

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20182018201820182009
ModelE-ClassE-ClassE-ClassE-ClassPassat
TrimE300E400AMG E43AMG E63 SKomfort
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $52,950 $58,900 $71,600 $104,400 $28,300
Base Invoice $49,244 $54,777 $66,588 $97,092 $26,436
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720 720 720 720  
Satellite radio 460 460      
Rear side airbags 420 420 670 670 350
Rear spoiler 350 350     479
Wood trim     0 0  
Navigation system         1,990
Body kit         1,650
Metallic paint (extra cost) 670 670 670 670  
Satellite radio 428 428      
Rear side airbags 391 391 623 623 310
Rear spoiler 326 326     310
Wood trim     0 0  
Navigation system         1,758
Body kit         1,390
Options (change) 1,950 1,950 1,390 1,390 4,469
Options (change) 1,815 1,815 1,293 1,293 3,768
Destination 995 995 995 995 700
Total Price $55,895 $61,845 $73,985 $106,785 $33,469
Total Invoice $52,054 $57,587 $68,876 $99,380 $30,904

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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: $16,836
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $15,944
Model Year20182018201820182009
ModelE-ClassE-ClassE-ClassE-ClassPassat
TrimE300E400AMG E43AMG E63 SKomfort
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine241hp I4329hp V6396hp V6603hp V8200hp I4
TransmissionT9T9T9T9T6
DrivetrainRWDAWDAWDAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 8?, 8590, 13590, 1380, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)x-245/45-18245/40-19265/35-20235/45-17
Total Price$55,895$61,845$73,985$106,785$33,469
Adjustments for Features-5,590-7,290-12,465-13,6150
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$50,305$54,555$61,520$93,170$33,469
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,250$11,215$42,865$0
Total Invoice$52,054$57,587$68,876$99,380$30,904
Adjustments for Features-5,206-6,788-11,604-12,6710
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$46,848$50,799$57,272$86,709$30,904
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,951$10,424$39,861$0

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

Model Year20182018201820182009
ModelE-ClassE-ClassE-ClassE-ClassPassat
TrimE300E400AMG E43AMG E63 SKomfort
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr 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 
Universal garage door opener$100$100$100$100 
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 
Full-size spare tire    $225
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75$75 
Obstacle detection, front  $150$150 
Obstacle detection, rear  $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 
Console with shifter    $150
Console without shifter$150$150$150$150 
Rear seat pass-through    $100
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100$100$100 
Automatic climate control, front$200$200$200$200 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125$125$125 
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175$175$175 
Variable intermittent wipers    $75
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 
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 
Aux input    $50
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25$25$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100$100$100 
CD player    $125
DVD-compatible player    $0
HD radio$50$50$50$50 
In-vehicle Internet$150$150$150$150 
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 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150$150$150$150 
Boost gauge  $75$75 
Chronometer  $100$100 
Compass    $0
Fog light, rear$100$100$100$100 
Fog lights    $125
Interior ambient lighting    $150
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 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats   $300 
Door sill trim plates$100$100   
Heated front seats  $200$200$200
Illuminated door sill trim plates  $200$200 
Leather seating surfaces   $900 
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat    $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat    $50
Memory system, driver seat$200$200$200$200 
Memory system, passenger seat$150$150$150$150 
Metal pedals  $75$75 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150$150$150$150 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100$100 
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat$50$50$50$50 
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50$50$50 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100$100$100 
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100$100 
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100$100 
Synthetic leather seating surfaces$0$0$0 $0
Synthetic suede inserts in seating surfaces  $450  
Upholstered instrument panel  $300$300 
Wood trim$300$300$300$300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical  $500$500 
Adaptive dampers - mechanical$100$100   
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  
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)   $0 
Transmission 
Launch control   $100 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100$100$100 
Total Value of Features$8,615$10,315$15,490$16,640$3,025
Value of Feature Adjustments$5,590$7,290$12,465$13,615$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-5,206-6,788-11,604-12,6710

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

Model Year20182009
ModelE-ClassPassat
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase115.7 in106.7 in
Length193.8 in188.2 in
Width73.7 in71.7 in
Height57.8 in58.0 in
Curb Weight4,035 lb.3,345 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.4 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.4 in38.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.8 in55.7 in
Row 1 Legroom41.7 in41.4 in
Row 2 Headroom38.2 in37.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.1 in54.6 in
Row 2 Legroom36.2 in37.7 in
Cargo Volume13.1 ft314.2 ft3

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Option Package Details
Volkswagen Passat Komfort

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Media drive, large15Yes
USB port25Yes
SD Card slot25Yes
Total Requested665100%
Total Not Requested00%

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