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

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Mercedes-Benz GL vs. Volkswagen Passat Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $32,975

Volkswagen Passat 2.0T SEL Premium   
Difference: $45,030

Lowest Total Invoice: $31,583

Volkswagen Passat 2.0T SEL Premium   
Difference: $41,028

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201620162016201620182018
ModelGLGLGLGLPassatPassat
TrimGL350 BlueTECGL450GL550AMG GL632.0T SEL PremiumV6 SEL Premium
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $64,550 $66,200 $91,300 $122,100 $31,650 $34,650
Base Invoice $60,032 $61,566 $84,909 $112,623 $30,353 $33,230
Premium 1 Package 4,410 4,410        
Driver Assistance Package 2,800 2,800 1,950      
Obstacle detection, rear 970 970        
Lighting Package 1,390 1,390        
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720 720        
Heated second row seats 620 620 620      
Leather seating surfaces 1,620 1,620        
Cargo net         100 100
Rear spoiler         375 375
Premium 1 Package 4,101 4,101        
Driver Assistance Package 2,604 2,604 1,814      
Obstacle detection, rear 902 902        
Lighting Package 1,293 1,293        
Metallic paint (extra cost) 670 670        
Heated second row seats 577 577 577      
Leather seating surfaces 1,507 1,507        
Cargo net         80 80
Rear spoiler         300 300
Options (change) 12,530 12,530 2,570 0 475 475
Options (change) 11,654 11,654 2,391 0 380 380
Destination 925 925 925 925 850 850
Total Price $78,005 $79,655 $94,795 $123,025 $32,975 $35,975
Total Invoice $72,611 $74,145 $88,225 $113,548 $31,583 $34,460

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mercedes-Benz GL vs. Volkswagen Passat

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Passat 2.0T SEL Premium
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $36,950
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $33,507
Model Year201620162016201620182018
ModelGLGLGLGLPassatPassat
TrimGL350 BlueTECGL450GL550AMG GL632.0T SEL PremiumV6 SEL Premium
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine240hp V6 D362hp V6429hp V8550hp V8174hp I4280hp V6
TransmissionT7T7T7T7T6S6
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWDAWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)80, 880, 8830, 14830, 14400, 9400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)275/55-19275/55-19295/40-21295/40-21235/45-18235/45-18
Total Price$78,005$79,655$94,795$123,025$32,975$35,975
Adjustments for Features-8,080-8,230-11,495-14,4700-150
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$69,925$71,425$83,300$108,555$32,975$35,825
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,500$13,375$38,630$0$2,850
Total Invoice$72,611$74,145$88,225$113,548$31,583$34,460
Adjustments for Features-7,521-7,661-10,698-13,3550-144
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$65,090$66,484$77,527$100,193$31,583$34,316
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,394$12,437$35,103$0$2,733

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Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz GL vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year201620162016201620182018
ModelGLGLGLGLPassatPassat
TrimGL350 BlueTECGL450GL550AMG GL632.0T SEL PremiumV6 SEL Premium
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200$1200$1200$1200  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic    $1100 
6-speed automated manual     $1100
AWD$1700$1700$1700$1700  
FWD    $0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100$100$100$100  
Adaptive cruise control    $600$600
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed$850$850$850$850  
Hands-free trunk or liftgate    $100$100
Heated / cooled cup holders, front row$75$75$75$75  
Power door closers  $300$300  
Power flip-out rear side windows$125$125$125$125  
Power liftgate$350$350$350$350  
Remote start    $150$150
Remote window/roof operation$15$15$15$15  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual    $250$250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350$350$350  
Universal garage door opener$100$100$100$100  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0$0$0  
Around view cameras  $500$500  
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200$200$200$200  
Blind spot collision prevention$150$150$150$150  
Cross-traffic collision intervention, rear    $100$100
Cross-traffic warning, rear    $100$100
Driver drowsiness monitor$150$150$150$150  
Hill descent control$250$250$250$250  
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75$75  
Lane departure prevention$150$150$150$150  
Lane departure prevention, steering-based    $200$200
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0$0$0$0  
Rear side airbags$300$300$300$300  
Rearview camera$200$200  $200$200
Rollover sensor$50$50$50$50  
Secondary collision brake assist    $25$25
Side curtain airbags    $350$350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500$500$500$500  
Trailer sway control$25$25$25$25  
Vehicle health reports    $0$0
Cargo Management 
Aluminum roof rails$250$250$250$250  
Cargo cover$75$75$75$75  
Cargo net  $40$40$40$40
Console with shifter    $150$150
Console without shifter$150$150$150$150  
Overhead sunglass holder    $25$25
Rear seat pass-through    $100$100
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100$100$100  
Rear air vents$100$100  $100$100
Rear air vents with automatic controls  $250$250  
Rear HVAC unit  $400$400  
Rear wiper$175$175$175$175  
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150$150$150  
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings    $75$75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)   $25$25$25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275$275$275  
Glass roof panel(s)   $300  
Laminated front side windows$200$200$200$200  
Panoramic sunroof   $1200  
Rear bumper protector$40$40$40$40  
Running boards  $350$350  
Sunroof$900$900$900 $900$900
Wheel-lip moldings  $75$75  
Infotainment 
Android Auto support    $100$100
Apple CarPlay support    $100$100
DVD-compatible player$0$0$0$0  
In-vehicle Internet$150$150$150$150  
iPod integration$100$100$100$100  
Media drive$15$15$15$15  
Mirrorlink support    $0$0
Navigation map updates, three years$0$0$0$0  
Surround sound  $250$250  
Telematics service, such as OnStar    $200$200
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225$225$225  
USB port    $25$25
Voice control for external devices$0$0$0$0  
Wi-Fi hotspot$50$50$50$50  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75$75$75  
Auto-dimming headlights$200$200$200$200  
Compass$0$0$0$0  
Fog light, rear$100$100$100$100  
Fog lights    $125$125
Headlight washers$50$50$50$50  
Interior ambient lighting    $150$150
Interior ambient lighting, configurable$150$150$150$150  
LED headlights    $1000$1000
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25$25$25  
Power-folding mirrors$50$50$50$50 $50
Steering-linked fog lights    $50$50
Steering-linked headlights$150$150$150$150  
Xenon HID headlights$500$500$500$500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats  $300$300  
Door sill trim plates    $100$100
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200$200$200$200  
Leather door panel trim   $250  
Leather seating surfaces, third-row seats$200$200$200$200  
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150 $150$150$150
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75$75$75  
Massage, driver seat  $100$100  
Massage, passenger seat  $100$100  
Memory system, passenger seat$150$150$150$150  
Metal pedals    $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$50  
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50$50$50  
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat    $100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat    $100$100
Power release, second row seats   $50  
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-folding third row seats$1000$1000$1000$1000  
Synthetic suede headliner   $650  
Upholstered instrument panel$300$300$300   
Upholstered instrument panel, leather   $1000  
Wood trim$300$300$300$300  
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel  $150   
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Active stabilizer bars   $500  
Adaptive dampers - electrical  $500$500  
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable$1000$1000$1000$1000  
Crosswind stabilization$50$50$50$50  
Electronic systems calibration selector   $200  
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0  
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100$100$100 $100
Total Value of Features$14,945$15,095$18,360$21,335$6,865$7,015
Value of Feature Adjustments$8,080$8,230$11,495$14,470$0$150
Value of Feature Adjustments-7,521-7,661-10,698-13,3550-144

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Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz GL vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year20162018
ModelGLPassat
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase121.0 in110.4 in
Length201.6 in191.6 in
Width76.4 in72.2 in
Height72.8 in58.5 in
Curb Weight5,372 lb.3,275 lb.
Fuel Capacity26.4 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.2 in38.3 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.5 in56.9 in
Row 1 Legroom40.3 in42.4 in
Row 2 Headroom40.0 in37.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room58.3 in57.0 in
Row 2 Legroom38.5 in39.1 in
Row 3 Headroom38.9 in0.0 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room50.5 in0.0 in
Row 3 Legroom35.0 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
16.0 ft315.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
49.4 ft315.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
93.8 ft315.9 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz GL GL350 BlueTEC

Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat50No
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Satellite radio200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Proximity key250Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Heated / cooled cup holders, front row75No
iPod integration100Yes
Voice control for external devices0No
Illuminated door sill trim plates100No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Interior ambient lighting, configurable150No
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
In-vehicle Internet150No
App support0Yes
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested167560%
Total Not Requested111540%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Lane departure prevention system150Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200No
Blind spot intervention150No
Total Requested75042%
Total Not Requested105058%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Total Requested50056%
Total Not Requested40044%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz GL GL450

Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat50No
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Satellite radio200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Proximity key250Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Heated / cooled cup holders, front row75No
iPod integration100Yes
Voice control for external devices0No
Illuminated door sill trim plates100No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Interior ambient lighting, configurable150No
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
In-vehicle Internet150No
App support0Yes
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested167560%
Total Not Requested111540%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Lane departure prevention system150Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200No
Blind spot intervention150No
Total Requested75042%
Total Not Requested105058%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Total Requested50056%
Total Not Requested40044%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz GL GL550

Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Lane departure prevention system150Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200No
Blind spot intervention150No
Total Requested35025%
Total Not Requested105075%

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