Mercedes-Benz G-Class Mercedes-Benz G-Class 2010 Volkswagen Passat Volkswagen Passat 2008

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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: $41,915

Volkswagen Passat VR6   
Difference: $81,660

Lowest Total Invoice: $39,147

Volkswagen Passat VR6   
Difference: $75,839

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20102008
ModelG-ClassPassat
TrimG55 AMGVR6
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Base Price $122,700 $39,200
Base Invoice $114,111 $36,669
iPod integration   0
Heated front seats   225
Navigation system   1,800
iPod integration   0
Heated front seats   199
Navigation system   1,589
Options (change) 0 2,025
Options (change) 0 1,788
Destination 875 690
Total Price $123,575 $41,915
Total Invoice $114,986 $39,147

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Passat VR6
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $77,015
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $71,517
Model Year20102008
ModelG-ClassPassat
TrimG55 AMGVR6
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Engine500hp V8280hp V6
TransmissionT5T6
DrivetrainAWD w/4LAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)11/15 MPG17/26 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)610, 12600, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)275/55-19235/40-18
Total Price$123,575$41,915
Adjustments for Features-4,6450
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$118,930$41,915
Total Invoice$114,986$39,147
Adjustments for Features-4,3220
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$110,664$39,147

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

Model Year20102008
ModelG-ClassPassat
TrimG55 AMGVR6
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
AWD w/low range$2200 
AWD $1700
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel$100 
Power liftgate $350
Remote window/roof operation$15 
Sunshades, second row $125
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Front side airbags $350
Rearview camera$200 
Rollover sensor$50 
Cargo Management 
Cargo net $40
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Rear seat pass-through $100
Roof rails $250
Climate Control 
Electrically heated windshield$250 
Residual heat$50 
Drivetrain 
Lockable center differential$150 
Lockable front differential$150 
Lockable rear differential$150 
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings $75
Chrome brush guard$750 
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 
Aux input$50 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100 
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD player $125
DVD-compatible player$0 
HD radio$50 
Media drive$15 
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 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75 
Cornering lights$50 
Fog light, rear$100 
Headlight washers$50 
Interior ambient lighting $150
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25 
Steering-linked headlights $150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim $100
Center armrest(s), second row $50
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300 
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 headrest height adjuster, driver seat$50 
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat$100 
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat$100 
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Wood trim$300 
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$10,035$5,390
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,645$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-4,3220

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

Model Year20102008
ModelG-ClassPassat
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Wheelbase112.2 in106.7 in
Length184.5 in188.0 in
Width71.8 in71.7 in
Height76.0 in59.7 in
Curb Weight5,633 lb.3,744 lb.
Fuel Capacity25.4 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom42.2 in38.3 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room53.7 in55.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room51.5 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom52.5 in41.4 in
Row 2 Headroom40.0 in38.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.3 in54.6 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.9 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom41.9 in37.7 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
45.2 ft335.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
79.5 ft361.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Volkswagen Passat VR6

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, remote-125No
Total Requested600126%
Total Not Requested-125-26%

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