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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: $34,815

Volkswagen Passat V6 SEL Premium   
Difference: $90,510

Lowest Total Invoice: $33,421

Volkswagen Passat V6 SEL Premium   
Difference: $83,193

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20112017
ModelG-ClassPassat
TrimG55 AMGV6 SEL Premium
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Base Price $124,450 $33,995
Base Invoice $115,739 $32,601
Options (change) 0 0
Options (change) 0 0
Destination 875 820
Total Price $125,325 $34,815
Total Invoice $116,614 $33,421

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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: $87,925
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $80,788
Model Year20112017
ModelG-ClassPassat
TrimG55 AMGV6 SEL Premium
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Engine500hp V8280hp V6
TransmissionT5S6
DrivetrainAWD w/4LFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)11/15 MPG20/28 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)610, 12400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)275/55-19235/45-18
Total Price$125,325$34,815
Adjustments for Features-2,5850
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$122,740$34,815
Total Invoice$116,614$33,421
Adjustments for Features-2,4050
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$114,209$33,421

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

Model Year20112017
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 
Adaptive cruise control $600
Cruise control$150 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate $100
Heated steering wheel$100 
Proximity key $250
Remote app $25
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 
Automatic braking, low-speed $200
Blind spot warning system $200
Cross-traffic collision intervention, rear $100
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100
Forward collision warning $200
Front side airbags $350
Full-size spare tire$225 
Lane departure prevention, steering-based $200
Lane departure warning $200
Obstacle detection, front $150
Rollover sensor$50 
Secondary collision brake assist $25
Temporary spare tire $150
Vehicle health reports $0
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75 
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Rear seat pass-through $100
Climate Control 
Electrically heated windshield$250 
Rear wiper$175 
Residual heat$50 
Drivetrain 
Lockable center differential$150 
Lockable front differential$150 
Lockable rear differential$150 
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings $75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25
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 
Sunroof $900
Tow hook(s), front$40 
Tow hook(s), rear$25 
Wheel-lip moldings$75 
Infotainment 
Android Auto support $100
App support $0
Apple CarPlay support $100
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD player $125
DVD-compatible player$0 
iPod integration$100 
Media drive$15 
Mirrorlink support $0
Satellite radio $200
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Surround sound$250 
Traffic + travel information $25
Traffic information$25 
USB port $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock $25
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75 
Compass$0 
Cornering lights$50 
Fog light, rear$100 
Headlight washers$50 
Interior ambient lighting $150
LED headlights $1000
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25 
Power-folding mirrors $50
Steering-linked fog lights $50
Xenon HID headlights$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300 
Door sill trim plates $100
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200 
Leather door panel trim$250 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150
Memory system, passenger seat$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger 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 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 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$10,560$7,975
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,585$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,4050

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

Model Year20112017
ModelG-ClassPassat
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase112.2 in110.4 in
Length184.5 in191.6 in
Width71.8 in72.2 in
Height76.0 in58.5 in
Curb Weight5,633 lb.3,481 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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