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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: $32,490

Volkswagen Passat 1.8T SEL Premium   
Difference: $24,605

Lowest Total Invoice: $31,131

Volkswagen Passat 1.8T SEL Premium   
Difference: $22,039

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2018201820182018201420142014
ModelE-ClassE-ClassE-ClassE-ClassPassatPassatPassat
TrimE300E400AMG E43AMG E63 S1.8T SEL PremiumTDI SEL PremiumV6 SEL Premium
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $52,950 $58,900 $71,600 $104,400 $31,295 $33,395 $34,265
Base Invoice $49,244 $54,777 $66,588 $97,092 $30,011 $32,026 $32,860
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720 720 720 720      
Rear spoiler 350 350     375 375 375
Satellite radio 460 460          
Leather seating surfaces 1,620 1,620 1,620        
Upgraded leather upholstery     1,370        
Wood trim     0 0      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 670 670 670 670      
Rear spoiler 326 326     300 300 300
Satellite radio 428 428          
Leather seating surfaces 1,507 1,507 1,507        
Upgraded leather upholstery     1,274        
Wood trim     0 0      
Options (change) 3,150 3,150 3,710 720 375 375 375
Options (change) 2,931 2,931 3,451 670 300 300 300
Destination 995 995 995 995 820 820 820
Total Price $57,095 $63,045 $76,305 $106,115 $32,490 $34,590 $35,460
Total Invoice $53,170 $58,703 $71,034 $98,757 $31,131 $33,146 $33,980

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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: $21,465
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $19,115
Model Year2018201820182018201420142014
ModelE-ClassE-ClassE-ClassE-ClassPassatPassatPassat
TrimE300E400AMG E43AMG E63 S1.8T SEL PremiumTDI SEL PremiumV6 SEL Premium
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine241hp I4329hp V6396hp V6603hp V8170hp I4140hp I4 D280hp V6
TransmissionT9T9T9T9T6S6S6
DrivetrainRWDAWDAWDAWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 8?, 8590, 13590, 13400, 9400, 9400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)x-245/45-18245/40-19265/35-20235/45-18235/45-18235/45-18
Total Price$57,095$63,045$76,305$106,115$32,490$34,590$35,460
Adjustments for Features-3,140-4,840-9,565-10,26500-100
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$53,955$58,205$66,740$95,850$32,490$34,590$35,360
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,250$12,785$41,895$0$2,100$2,870
Total Invoice$53,170$58,703$71,034$98,757$31,131$33,146$33,980
Adjustments for Features-2,924-4,507-8,904-9,55300-96
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$50,246$54,196$62,130$89,204$31,131$33,146$33,884
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,950$11,884$38,958$0$2,015$2,753

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

Model Year2018201820182018201420142014
ModelE-ClassE-ClassE-ClassE-ClassPassatPassatPassat
TrimE300E400AMG E43AMG E63 S1.8T SEL PremiumTDI SEL PremiumV6 SEL Premium
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1400$1400$1400$1400   
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic    $1100  
6-speed automated manual     $1100$1100
RWD$0      
AWD $1700$1700$1700   
FWD    $0$0$0
Accessories 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate  $100$100   
Power trunk closer  $350$350   
Proximity key  $250$250$250$250$250
Remote climate control$25$25$25$25   
Remote start    $150$150$150
Remote start via app$75$75$75$75   
Remote window/roof operation$15$15$15$15   
Semi-automated parking system  $500$500   
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual    $250$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   
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   
Obstacle detection, rear  $250$250   
Pedestrian detection$50$50$50$50   
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0$0$0$0   
Rollover sensor$50$50$50$50   
Temporary spare tire    $150$150$150
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$150$150
Console without shifter$150$150$150$150   
Rear seat pass-through    $100$100$100
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100$100$100   
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175$175$175   
Variable intermittent wipers    $75$75$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   
Bodyside moldings    $75$75$75
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$50$50
CD player    $125$125$125
DVD-compatible player    $0$0$0
In-vehicle Internet$150$150$150$150   
iPod integration    $100$100$100
MP3-compatible player    $50$50$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    $200$200$200
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225$225$225   
USB port$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  $25$25$25
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75$75$75   
Boost gauge  $75$75   
Chronometer  $100$100   
Cornering lights    $50$50$50
Fog light, rear$100$100$100$100   
Fog lights    $125$125$125
Interior ambient lighting    $150$150$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$200$200
Illuminated door sill trim plates  $200$200   
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$100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat    $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   
Synthetic suede inserts in seating surfaces    $450$450$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  $100
Total Value of Features$7,165$8,865$13,590$14,290$4,025$4,025$4,125
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,140$4,840$9,565$10,265$0$0$100
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,924-4,507-8,904-9,55300-96

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

Model Year20182014
ModelE-ClassPassat
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase115.7 in110.4 in
Length193.8 in191.6 in
Width73.7 in72.2 in
Height57.8 in58.5 in
Curb Weight4,035 lb.3,167 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.4 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.4 in38.3 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.8 in56.9 in
Row 1 Legroom41.7 in42.4 in
Row 2 Headroom38.2 in37.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.1 in57.0 in
Row 2 Legroom36.2 in39.1 in
Cargo Volume13.1 ft315.9 ft3

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