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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: $43,240

Volkswagen Passat VR6   
Difference: $24,835

Lowest Total Invoice: $40,318

Volkswagen Passat VR6   
Difference: $23,046

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20072008
ModelGLPassat
TrimGL450 / GL320VR6
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Base Price $54,900 $39,200
Base Invoice $51,057 $36,669
Lighting Package 900  
Premium Package 4,500  
Sunroof Package 1,500  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 700  
Leather seating surfaces 1,650  
Adaptive cruise control 3,150 975
Heated front seats   225
Rear side airbags   350
Navigation system   1,800
Lighting Package 837  
Premium Package 4,185  
Sunroof Package 1,395  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 651  
Leather seating surfaces 1,534  
Adaptive cruise control 2,930 861
Heated front seats   199
Rear side airbags   310
Navigation system   1,589
Options (change) 12,400 3,350
Options (change) 11,532 2,959
Destination 775 690
Total Price $68,075 $43,240
Total Invoice $63,364 $40,318

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Passat VR6
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $19,985
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $18,532
Model Year20072008
ModelGLPassat
TrimGL450 / GL320VR6
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Engine335hp V8280hp V6
TransmissionT7T6
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)14/18 MPG16/24 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)440, 12600, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)265/60-18235/40-18
Total Price$68,075$43,240
Adjustments for Features-4,8500
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$63,225$43,240
Total Invoice$63,364$40,318
Adjustments for Features-4,5140
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$58,850$40,318

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Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz GL vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year20072008
ModelGLPassat
TrimGL450 / GL320VR6
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
Power flip-out rear side windows$125 
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 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Hill descent control$250 
Obstacle detection, front$150 
Rollover sensor$50 
Side curtain airbags $350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500 
Cargo Management 
Cargo area partition net$40 
Cargo net $40
Console with shifter $150
Console without shifter$150 
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Rear seat pass-through $100
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15
Residual heat$50 
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275 
Glass roof panel(s)$300 
Infotainment 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100 
Rear seat audio controls$25 
Surround sound$250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75 
Cornering lights$50 
Fog light, rear$100 
Headlight washers$50 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25 
Power-folding mirrors$50 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim $100
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50 
Manual recliner, second row seats$75 
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-folding third row seats$1000 
Upholstered instrument panel$300 
Wood trim$300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable$1000 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Total Value of Features$9,105$4,255
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,850$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-4,5140

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

Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz GL vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year20072008
ModelGLPassat
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Wheelbase121.1 in106.7 in
Length200.3 in188.0 in
Width75.6 in71.7 in
Height72.4 in59.7 in
Curb Weight5,249 lb.3,997 lb.
Fuel Capacity26.0 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.1 in38.3 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.3 in55.7 in
Row 1 Legroom40.3 in41.4 in
Row 2 Headroom40.6 in38.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room58.9 in54.6 in
Row 2 Legroom39.5 in37.7 in
Row 3 Headroom38.5 in0.0 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room50.5 in0.0 in
Row 3 Legroom34.0 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum		14.3 ft335.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2		43.8 ft335.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		83.3 ft361.7 ft3

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

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz GL GL450 / GL320

Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Cornering lights50No
Total Requested65087%
Total Not Requested10013%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat50No
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Power liftgate350Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Cargo area partition net40No
Satellite radio200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100No
Surround sound250No
Rear seat audio controls25No
Harman/Kardon, 440W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested175055%
Total Not Requested141545%
Sunroof Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Power flip-out rear side windows125No
Total Requested90088%
Total Not Requested12512%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Passat VR6

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, remote-125Yes
Total Requested475100%
Total Not Requested00%

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