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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: $37,365 Volkswagen Passat 1.8T SEL Premium | ||||||
| Difference: $23,800 | ||||||
Lowest Total Invoice: $35,685 Volkswagen Passat 1.8T SEL Premium | ||||||
| Difference: $21,271 | ||||||
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| Model Year | 2018 | 2018 | 2018 | 2018 | 2016 | 2016 |
| Model | E-Class | E-Class | E-Class | E-Class | Passat | Passat |
| Trim | E300 | E400 | AMG E43 | AMG E63 S | 1.8T SEL Premium | V6 SEL Premium |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Base Price | $52,950 | $58,900 | $71,600 | $104,400 | $34,270 | $36,835 |
| Base Invoice | $49,244 | $54,777 | $66,588 | $97,092 | $32,865 | $35,325 |
| Metallic paint (extra cost) | 720 | 720 | 720 | 720 | ||
| Rear spoiler | 350 | 350 | 375 | 375 | ||
| Heated second row seats | 580 | 580 | 580 | 580 | ||
| Leather seating surfaces | 1,620 | 1,620 | 1,620 | |||
| Premium 1 Package | 3,700 | 3,700 | ||||
| Special order charge | 250 | 250 | ||||
| Upgraded leather upholstery | 1,370 | |||||
| Wood trim | 0 | 0 | ||||
| Front sport buckets | 2,500 | |||||
| Body kit | 1,900 | 1,900 | ||||
| Metallic paint (extra cost) | 670 | 670 | 670 | 670 | ||
| Rear spoiler | 326 | 326 | 300 | 300 | ||
| Heated second row seats | 539 | 539 | 539 | 539 | ||
| Leather seating surfaces | 1,507 | 1,507 | 1,507 | |||
| Premium 1 Package | 3,442 | 3,442 | ||||
| Special order charge | 233 | 233 | ||||
| Upgraded leather upholstery | 1,274 | |||||
| Wood trim | 0 | 0 | ||||
| Front sport buckets | 2,325 | |||||
| Body kit | 1,700 | 1,700 | ||||
| Options (change) | 7,220 | 7,220 | 4,290 | 3,800 | 2,275 | 2,275 |
| Options (change) | 6,717 | 6,717 | 3,990 | 3,534 | 2,000 | 2,000 |
| Destination | 995 | 995 | 995 | 995 | 820 | 820 |
| Total Price | $61,165 | $67,115 | $76,885 | $109,195 | $37,365 | $39,930 |
| Total Invoice | $56,956 | $62,489 | $71,573 | $101,621 | $35,685 | $38,145 |
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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: $21,645 | ||||||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $19,264 | ||||||
| Model Year | 2018 | 2018 | 2018 | 2018 | 2016 | 2016 |
| Model | E-Class | E-Class | E-Class | E-Class | Passat | Passat |
| Trim | E300 | E400 | AMG E43 | AMG E63 S | 1.8T SEL Premium | V6 SEL Premium |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Engine | 241hp I4 | 329hp V6 | 396hp V6 | 603hp V8 | 170hp I4 | 280hp V6 |
| Transmission | T9 | T9 | T9 | T9 | T6 | S6 |
| Drivetrain | RWD | AWD | AWD | AWD | FWD | FWD |
| EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway) | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG |
| Audio (watts, speakers) | 590, 13 | 590, 13 | 590, 13 | 590, 13 | 400, 9 | 400, 9 |
| Tire (rear if not all the same) | x- | 245/45-18 | 245/40-19 | 265/35-20 | 235/45-18 | 235/45-18 |
| Total Price | $61,165 | $67,115 | $76,885 | $109,195 | $37,365 | $39,930 |
| Adjustments for Features | -2,155 | -3,855 | -6,130 | -7,130 | 0 | -100 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Price | $59,010 | $63,260 | $70,755 | $102,065 | $37,365 | $39,830 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $4,250 | $11,745 | $43,055 | $0 | $2,465 |
| Total Invoice | $56,956 | $62,489 | $71,573 | $101,621 | $35,685 | $38,145 |
| Adjustments for Features | -2,007 | -3,589 | -5,706 | -6,635 | 0 | -96 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice | $54,949 | $58,900 | $65,867 | $94,986 | $35,685 | $38,049 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $3,951 | $10,918 | $40,037 | $0 | $2,364 |
Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz E-Class vs. Volkswagen Passat
| Model Year | 2018 | 2018 | 2018 | 2018 | 2016 | 2016 |
| Model | E-Class | E-Class | E-Class | E-Class | Passat | Passat |
| Trim | E300 | E400 | AMG E43 | AMG E63 S | 1.8T SEL Premium | V6 SEL Premium |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 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 | |||||
| 6-speed automated manual | $1100 | |||||
| RWD | $0 | |||||
| AWD | $1700 | $1700 | $1700 | |||
| FWD | $0 | $0 | ||||
| Accessories | ||||||
| Adaptive cruise control | $600 | $600 | ||||
| Cruise control | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | ||
| Power trunk closer | $350 | $350 | $350 | $350 | ||
| Remote climate control | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | ||
| Remote start | $150 | $150 | ||||
| Remote start via app | $75 | $75 | $75 | $75 | ||
| Remote window/roof operation | $15 | $15 | $15 | $15 | ||
| Semi-automated parking system | $500 | $500 | $500 | $500 | ||
| 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 | |||
| Automatic braking, high-speed or partial | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | ||
| Blind spot collision prevention | $150 | $150 | ||||
| Cross-traffic collision intervention, rear | $100 | $100 | ||||
| Drift mode | $0 | |||||
| Driver drowsiness monitor | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | ||
| Knee airbag, driver | $75 | $75 | $75 | $75 | ||
| Lane departure prevention, steering-based | $200 | $200 | ||||
| Lane departure warning | $200 | $200 | ||||
| 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 | ||||
| Tires, run-flat | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | ||
| Torque vectoring, brake-based | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| Vehicle health reports | $0 | $0 | ||||
| Vehicle-to-X (V2X) communication | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | ||
| Cargo Management | ||||||
| Console with shifter | $150 | $150 | ||||
| Console without shifter | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | ||
| Rear seat pass-through | $100 | $100 | ||||
| Climate Control | ||||||
| Automatic air recirculation | $100 | $100 | $100 | $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 | $0 | ||
| Bodyside moldings | $75 | $75 | ||||
| Painted brake calipers (optional) | $0 | |||||
| Infotainment | ||||||
| 4G LTE connectivity | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | ||
| Aux input | $50 | $50 | ||||
| CD player | $125 | $125 | ||||
| In-vehicle Internet | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | ||
| Media drive | $15 | $15 | $15 | $15 | ||
| Mirrorlink support | $0 | $0 | ||||
| MP3-compatible player | $50 | $50 | ||||
| Navigation map updates, three years | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | ||
| Near-field communications (NFC) | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | ||
| 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 | ||
| Wireless charging station | $75 | $75 | $75 | $75 | ||
| Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors | ||||||
| Analog clock | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | ||
| Auto-dimming driver-side mirror | $75 | $75 | $75 | $75 | ||
| Boost gauge | $75 | $75 | ||||
| Chronometer | $100 | $100 | ||||
| Fog light, rear | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| Fog lights | $125 | $125 | ||||
| Interior ambient lighting | $150 | $150 | ||||
| Interior ambient lighting, configurable | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | ||
| Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display | $250 | $250 | ||||
| LED headlights | $1000 | $1000 | ||||
| LED headlights, single projector or low beam only | $750 | $750 | $750 | $750 | ||
| Mirror tilt-down in reverse | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | ||
| Steering-linked fog lights | $50 | $50 | ||||
| Seats and Interior Trim | ||||||
| Cooled or ventilated front seats | $300 | |||||
| Door sill trim plates | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| Illuminated door sill trim plates | $200 | $200 | ||||
| Memory system, passenger seat | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | ||
| Metal pedals | $75 | $75 | $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 | |||
| Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat | $50 | $50 | $50 | |||
| Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat | $100 | $100 | ||||
| Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | ||||
| 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 | ||||
| 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 | $7,555 | $9,255 | $11,530 | $12,530 | $5,400 | $5,500 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | $2,155 | $3,855 | $6,130 | $7,130 | $0 | $100 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | -2,007 | -3,589 | -5,706 | -6,635 | 0 | -96 |
Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz E-Class vs. Volkswagen Passat
| Model Year | 2018 | 2016 |
| 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 | 4,035 lb. | 3,231 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 |
Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz E-Class E300
| Premium 1 Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Power trunk closer | 350 | No |
| Blind spot warning system | 200 | Yes |
| Semi-automated parking system | 500 | No |
| Cross-traffic warning, rear | 100 | Yes |
| Hands-free trunk or liftgate | 100 | Yes |
| Wireless charging station | 75 | No |
| Near-field communications (NFC) | 25 | No |
| Heated front seats | 200 | Yes |
| Satellite radio | 200 | Yes |
| Obstacle detection, front | 150 | Yes |
| Obstacle detection, rear | 250 | Yes |
| Surround sound | 250 | No |
| Proximity key | 250 | Yes |
| Burmester, 590W, 13 speakers (with subwoofer) | 350 | No |
| Total Requested | 1450 | 48% |
| Total Not Requested | 1550 | 52% |
Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz E-Class E400
| Premium 1 Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Power trunk closer | 350 | No |
| Blind spot warning system | 200 | Yes |
| Semi-automated parking system | 500 | No |
| Cross-traffic warning, rear | 100 | Yes |
| Hands-free trunk or liftgate | 100 | Yes |
| Wireless charging station | 75 | No |
| Near-field communications (NFC) | 25 | No |
| Heated front seats | 200 | Yes |
| Satellite radio | 200 | Yes |
| Obstacle detection, front | 150 | Yes |
| Obstacle detection, rear | 250 | Yes |
| Surround sound | 250 | No |
| Proximity key | 250 | Yes |
| Burmester, 590W, 13 speakers (with subwoofer) | 350 | No |
| Total Requested | 1450 | 48% |
| Total Not Requested | 1550 | 52% |
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