Mercedes-Benz GL Mercedes-Benz GL 2007 Volkswagen Passat Volkswagen Passat 2016

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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: $35,090

Volkswagen Passat 1.8T SEL Premium   
Difference: $35,580

Lowest Total Invoice: $33,685

Volkswagen Passat 1.8T SEL Premium   
Difference: $32,092

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200720162016
ModelGLPassatPassat
TrimGL450 / GL3201.8T SEL PremiumV6 SEL Premium
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $54,900 $34,270 $36,835
Base Invoice $51,057 $32,865 $35,325
Heating Package 995    
Sunroof Package 1,500    
Premium Package 4,500    
Lighting Package 900    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 700    
Rearview camera 500    
Adaptive cruise control 3,150    
Proximity key 1,100    
Leather seating surfaces 1,650    
Heating Package 925    
Sunroof Package 1,395    
Premium Package 4,185    
Lighting Package 837    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 651    
Rearview camera 465    
Adaptive cruise control 2,930    
Proximity key 1,023    
Leather seating surfaces 1,534    
Options (change) 14,995 0 0
Options (change) 13,945 0 0
Destination 775 820 820
Total Price $70,670 $35,090 $37,655
Total Invoice $65,777 $33,685 $36,145

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Passat 1.8T SEL Premium
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $30,125
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $27,015
Model Year200720162016
ModelGLPassatPassat
TrimGL450 / GL3201.8T SEL PremiumV6 SEL Premium
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine335hp V8170hp I4280hp V6
TransmissionT7T6S6
DrivetrainAWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)440, 12400, 9400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)265/60-18235/45-18235/45-18
Total Price$70,670$35,090$37,655
Adjustments for Features-5,4550-100
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$65,215$35,090$37,555
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,465
Total Invoice$65,777$33,685$36,145
Adjustments for Features-5,0770-96
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$60,700$33,685$36,049
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,364

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Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz GL vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year200720162016
ModelGLPassatPassat
TrimGL450 / GL3201.8T SEL PremiumV6 SEL Premium
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100 
6-speed automated manual  $1100
AWD$1700  
FWD $0$0
Accessories 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate $100$100
Heated steering wheel$100  
Power flip-out rear side windows$125  
Power liftgate$350  
Remote app $25$25
Remote start $150$150
Remote window/roof operation$15  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250$250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0  
Automatic braking, low-speed $200$200
Blind spot collision prevention $150$150
Blind spot warning system $200$200
Cross-traffic collision intervention, rear $100$100
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100$100
Forward collision warning $200$200
Hill descent control$250  
Lane departure prevention, steering-based $200$200
Lane departure warning $200$200
Rear side airbags$300  
Rollover sensor$50  
Secondary collision brake assist $25$25
Side curtain airbags $350$350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500  
Vehicle health reports $0$0
Cargo Management 
Cargo area partition net$40  
Cargo cover$75  
Console with shifter $150$150
Console without shifter$150  
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25
Rear seat pass-through $100$100
Roof rails$250  
Climate Control 
Rear wiper$175  
Residual heat$50  
Exterior 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275  
Glass roof panel(s)$300  
Infotainment 
Android Auto support $100$100
App support $0$0
Apple CarPlay support $100$100
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25
CD changer, remote$200  
HD radio $50$50
Mirrorlink support $0$0
Rear seat audio controls$25  
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25
Surround sound$250  
Traffic + travel information $25$25
Voice control for nav and audio $100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75  
Compass$0  
Cornering lights$50  
Fog light, rear$100  
Headlight washers$50  
LED headlights $1000$1000
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25  
Steering-linked fog lights $50$50
Steering-linked headlights$150  
Xenon HID headlights$500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50  
Manual recliner, second row seats$75  
Memory system, passenger seat$150  
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat$50  
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat$50  
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
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  
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 $100
Total Value of Features$10,755$5,300$5,400
Value of Feature Adjustments$5,455$0$100
Value of Feature Adjustments-5,0770-96

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Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz GL vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year20072016
ModelGLPassat
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase121.1 in110.4 in
Length200.3 in191.6 in
Width75.6 in72.2 in
Height72.4 in58.5 in
Curb Weight5,250 lb.3,231 lb.
Fuel Capacity26.0 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.1 in38.3 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.3 in56.9 in
Row 1 Legroom40.3 in42.4 in
Row 2 Headroom40.6 in37.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room58.9 in57.0 in
Row 2 Legroom39.5 in39.1 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 ft315.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
43.8 ft315.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
83.3 ft315.9 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz GL GL450 / GL320

Heating Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Heated windshield washer nozzles15Yes
Total Requested21568%
Total Not Requested10032%
Sunroof Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Power flip-out rear side windows125No
Total Requested90088%
Total Not Requested12512%
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, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Power liftgate350No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Cargo area partition net40No
Satellite radio200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Surround sound250No
Rear seat audio controls25No
Harman/Kardon, 440W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested170054%
Total Not Requested146546%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Cornering lights50No
Total Requested50067%
Total Not Requested25033%

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