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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: $32,380

Volkswagen Passat Komfort   
Difference: $74,245

Lowest Total Invoice: $30,185

Volkswagen Passat Komfort   
Difference: $69,038

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201120112009
ModelG-ClassG-ClassPassat
TrimG550G55 AMGKomfort
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Base Price $105,750 $124,450 $29,690
Base Invoice $98,348 $115,739 $27,727
Navigation system     1,990
Navigation system     1,758
Options (change) 0 0 1,990
Options (change) 0 0 1,758
Destination 875 875 700
Total Price $106,625 $125,325 $32,380
Total Invoice $99,223 $116,614 $30,185

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Passat Komfort
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $65,100
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $60,528
Model Year201120112009
ModelG-ClassG-ClassPassat
TrimG550G55 AMGKomfort
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Engine382hp V8500hp V8200hp I4
TransmissionT7T5T6
DrivetrainAWD w/4LAWD w/4LFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)610, 12610, 1280, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)265/60-18275/55-19235/45-17
Total Price$106,625$125,325$32,380
Adjustments for Features-9,145-9,0450
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$97,480$116,280$32,380
Cost Above Minimum$0$18,800$0
Total Invoice$99,223$116,614$30,185
Adjustments for Features-8,510-8,4160
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$90,713$108,198$30,185
Cost Above Minimum$0$17,485$0

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

Model Year201120112009
ModelG-ClassG-ClassPassat
TrimG550G55 AMGKomfort
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200  
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1000 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100
AWD w/low range$2200$2200 
FWD  $0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel$100$100 
Power liftgate  $350
Remote window/roof operation$15$15 
Sunshades, second row  $125
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350 
Universal garage door opener$100$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Front side airbags  $350
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250 
Rearview camera$200$200 
Rollover sensor$50$50 
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder  $25
Rear seat pass-through  $100
Roof rails  $250
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200$200 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125 
Electrically heated windshield$250$250 
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175 
Residual heat$50$50 
Variable intermittent wipers  $75
Drivetrain 
Lockable center differential$150$150 
Lockable front differential$150$150 
Lockable rear differential$150$150 
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings  $75
Chrome brush guard$750$750 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275 
External spare tire shell$100$100 
Externally-mounted spare$0$0 
Rear bumper protector$40$40 
Running boards$350$350 
Skid plates$150$150 
Sunroof  $900
Tow hook(s), front$40$40 
Tow hook(s), rear$25$25 
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75 
Infotainment 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100 
CD changer, in-dash$325$325 
CD player  $125
HD radio$50$50 
iPod integration$100$100 
Satellite radio  $200
Surround sound$250$250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200 
Traffic information$25$25 
USB port  $25
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150$150 
Automatic headlights$125$125 
Cornering lights$50$50 
Fog light, rear$100$100 
Fog lights$125$125 
Headlight washers$50$50 
Interior ambient lighting  $150
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25 
Xenon HID headlights$500$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row  $50
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300$300 
Door sill trim plates$100  
Heated second row seats$200$200 
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200 
Leather door panel trim$250$250 
Leather seating surfaces$900$900 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel  $150
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat  $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $50
Memory system, driver seat$200$200 
Memory system, passenger seat$150$150 
Metal pedals$75$75 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150$150 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat$50$50 
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100 
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat$100$100 
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat$100$100 
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Synthetic leather seating surfaces  $0
Wood trim$300$300 
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0 
Total Value of Features$13,545$13,445$4,400
Value of Feature Adjustments$9,145$9,045$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-8,510-8,4160

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

Model Year20112009
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 Weight5,511 lb.3,513 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 Komfort

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
USB port25Yes
SD Card slot25Yes
Total Requested665100%
Total Not Requested00%

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