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Mercedes-Benz G-Class vs. Volkswagen Passat Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Mercedes-Benz G-Class vs. Volkswagen Passat Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $33,720

Volkswagen Passat V6 SEL Premium   
Difference: $79,055

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,370

Volkswagen Passat V6 SEL Premium   
Difference: $72,572

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082012
ModelG-ClassPassat
TrimG55 AMGV6 SEL Premium
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Base Price $111,900 $32,950
Base Invoice $104,067 $31,600
Options (change) 0 0
Options (change) 0 0
Destination 875 770
Total Price $112,775 $33,720
Total Invoice $104,942 $32,370

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mercedes-Benz G-Class vs. Volkswagen Passat

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Passat V6 SEL Premium
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $72,500
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $66,472
Model Year20082012
ModelG-ClassPassat
TrimG55 AMGV6 SEL Premium
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Engine493hp V8280hp V6
TransmissionT5S6
DrivetrainAWD w/4LFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)11/13 MPG20/28 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 10400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)285/55-18235/45-18
Total Price$112,775$33,720
Adjustments for Features-6,5550
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$106,220$33,720
Total Invoice$104,942$32,370
Adjustments for Features-6,1000
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$98,842$32,370

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

Model Year20082012
ModelG-ClassPassat
TrimG55 AMGV6 SEL Premium
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000 
6-speed automated manual $1100
AWD w/low range$2200 
FWD $0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel$100 
Proximity key $250
Remote start $150
Remote window/roof operation$15 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Front side airbags $350
Full-size spare tire$225 
Obstacle detection, rear$250 
Rearview camera$200 
Rollover sensor$50 
Temporary spare tire $150
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75 
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Rear seat pass-through $100
Climate Control 
Electrically heated windshield$250 
Rain-sensing wipers$175 
Rear air vents$100 
Rear wiper$175 
Residual heat$50 
Variable intermittent wipers $75
Drivetrain 
Lockable center differential$150 
Lockable front differential$150 
Lockable rear differential$150 
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings $75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 
Brush guard$500 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275 
External spare tire shell$100 
Externally-mounted spare$0 
Rear bumper protector$40 
Running boards$350 
Skid plates$150 
Tow hook(s), front$40 
Tow hook(s), rear$25 
Wheel-lip moldings$75 
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel $125
Aux input $50
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
CD changer, remote$200 
DVD-compatible player $0
HD radio $50
iPod integration $100
Media drive $15
MP3-compatible player $50
Satellite radio $200
SD Card slot $25
Surround sound$250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200 
Traffic information $25
Voice control for nav and audio $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock $25
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75 
Compass$0 
Fog light, rear$100 
Headlight washers$50 
Interior ambient lighting $150
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25 
Xenon HID headlights$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50
Heated second row seats$200 
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200 
Leather door panel trim$250 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150
Memory system, passenger seat$150 
Metal pedals$75 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150 
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat$50 
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat$100 
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100 
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces $0
Wood trim$300 
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$10,520$3,965
Value of Feature Adjustments$6,555$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-6,1000

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See a complete comparison of Mercedes-Benz G-Class vs. Volkswagen Passat features.

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

Model Year20082012
ModelG-ClassPassat
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase112.2 in110.4 in
Length185.6 in191.6 in
Width71.3 in72.2 in
Height77.8 in58.5 in
Curb Weight5,590 lb.3,446 lb.
Fuel Capacity25.4 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom42.2 in38.3 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room53.7 in56.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room51.5 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom52.5 in42.4 in
Row 2 Headroom40.0 in37.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.3 in57.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.9 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom41.9 in39.1 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum		45.2 ft315.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		79.5 ft315.9 ft3

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See a complete comparison of Mercedes-Benz G-Class vs. Volkswagen Passat specs.

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