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Mercedes-Benz GL vs. Volkswagen Passat Price Comparison (MSRP)The sticker prices, before adjusting for remaining feature differences. Usually these are the numbers you will see on the window stickers.
Models in short supply often sell at or even above these prices.
Models in short supply often sell at or even above these prices.
Mercedes-Benz GL vs. Volkswagen Passat Invoice Comparison
Lowest Total Price: $31,220 Volkswagen Passat 2.5L SEL Premium | |||||
| Difference: $36,250 | |||||
Lowest Total Invoice: $29,973 Volkswagen Passat 2.5L SEL Premium | |||||
| Difference: $32,835 | |||||
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| Model Year | 2008 | 2008 | 2013 | 2013 | 2013 |
| Model | GL | GL | Passat | Passat | Passat |
| Trim | GL450 / GL320 | GL550 | 2.5L SEL Premium | TDI SEL Premium | V6 SEL Premium |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Base Price | $55,900 | $77,375 | $30,425 | $32,915 | $33,525 |
| Base Invoice | $51,987 | $71,959 | $29,178 | $31,564 | $32,151 |
| Premium I Package | 6,400 | ||||
| Leather seating surfaces | 2,100 | ||||
| Metallic paint (extra cost) | 710 | ||||
| iPod integration | 375 | 375 | |||
| Proximity key | 1,110 | 1,110 | |||
| Premium I Package | 5,952 | ||||
| Leather seating surfaces | 1,953 | ||||
| Metallic paint (extra cost) | 660 | ||||
| iPod integration | 349 | 349 | |||
| Proximity key | 1,032 | 1,032 | |||
| Options (change) | 10,695 | 1,485 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Options (change) | 9,946 | 1,381 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Destination | 875 | 875 | 795 | 795 | 795 |
| Total Price | $67,470 | $79,735 | $31,220 | $33,710 | $34,320 |
| Total Invoice | $62,808 | $74,215 | $29,973 | $32,359 | $32,946 |
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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mercedes-Benz GL vs. Volkswagen Passat
| Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Passat 2.5L SEL Premium | |||||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $27,470 | |||||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $24,662 | |||||
| Model Year | 2008 | 2008 | 2013 | 2013 | 2013 |
| Model | GL | GL | Passat | Passat | Passat |
| Trim | GL450 / GL320 | GL550 | 2.5L SEL Premium | TDI SEL Premium | V6 SEL Premium |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Engine | 335hp V8 | 382hp V8 | 170hp I5 | 140hp I4 D | 280hp V6 |
| Transmission | T7 | T7 | T6 | S6 | S6 |
| Drivetrain | AWD | AWD | FWD | FWD | FWD |
| EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway) | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG |
| Audio (watts, speakers) | 440, 12 | 440, 12 | 400, 9 | 400, 9 | 400, 9 |
| Tire (rear if not all the same) | 265/60-18 | 295/40-21 | 215/55-17 | 235/45-18 | 235/45-18 |
| Total Price | $67,470 | $79,735 | $31,220 | $33,710 | $34,320 |
| Adjustments for Features | -8,780 | -12,155 | 0 | 0 | -100 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Price | $58,690 | $67,580 | $31,220 | $33,710 | $34,220 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $8,890 | $0 | $2,490 | $3,000 |
| Total Invoice | $62,808 | $74,215 | $29,973 | $32,359 | $32,946 |
| Adjustments for Features | -8,173 | -11,314 | 0 | 0 | -96 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice | $54,635 | $62,901 | $29,973 | $32,359 | $32,850 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $8,266 | $0 | $2,386 | $2,877 |
Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz GL vs. Volkswagen Passat
| Model Year | 2008 | 2008 | 2013 | 2013 | 2013 |
| Model | GL | GL | Passat | Passat | Passat |
| Trim | GL450 / GL320 | GL550 | 2.5L SEL Premium | TDI SEL Premium | V6 SEL Premium |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Transmission and Drivetrain | |||||
| 7-speed manually-shiftable automatic | $1200 | $1200 | |||
| 6-speed manually-shiftable automatic | $1100 | ||||
| 6-speed automated manual | $1100 | $1100 | |||
| AWD | $1700 | $1700 | |||
| FWD | $0 | $0 | $0 | ||
| Accessories | |||||
| Power flip-out rear side windows | $125 | $125 | |||
| Power liftgate | $350 | $350 | |||
| Remote start | $150 | $150 | $150 | ||
| Remote window/roof operation | $15 | $15 | |||
| Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual | $250 | $250 | $250 | ||
| Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power | $350 | $350 | |||
| Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety | |||||
| Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats | $0 | $0 | |||
| Hill descent control | $250 | $250 | |||
| Obstacle detection, front | $150 | $150 | |||
| Obstacle detection, rear | $250 | $250 | |||
| Rear side airbags | $300 | $300 | |||
| Rollover sensor | $50 | $50 | |||
| Side curtain airbags | $350 | $350 | $350 | ||
| Side curtain airbags, three rows | $500 | $500 | |||
| Trailer sway control | $25 | $25 | |||
| Cargo Management | |||||
| Cargo area partition net | $40 | $40 | |||
| Cargo cover | $75 | $75 | |||
| Console with shifter | $150 | $150 | $150 | ||
| Console without shifter | $150 | $150 | |||
| Overhead sunglass holder | $25 | $25 | $25 | ||
| Rear seat pass-through | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| Roof rack | $300 | ||||
| Roof rails | $250 | ||||
| Climate Control | |||||
| Rain-sensing wipers | $175 | $175 | |||
| Rear air vents | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Rear air vents with automatic controls | $250 | ||||
| Rear HVAC unit | $400 | ||||
| Rear wiper | $175 | $175 | |||
| Residual heat | $50 | $50 | |||
| Variable intermittent wipers | $75 | $75 | $75 | ||
| Exterior | |||||
| Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) | $25 | $25 | |||
| Deep-tinted rear windows | $275 | $275 | |||
| Glass roof panel(s) | $300 | $300 | |||
| Rear bumper protector | $40 | $40 | |||
| Running boards | $350 | ||||
| Skid plates | $150 | ||||
| Wheel-lip moldings | $75 | ||||
| Infotainment | |||||
| Aux input | $50 | $50 | $50 | ||
| Bluetooth audio streaming | $25 | $25 | $25 | ||
| CD changer, remote | $200 | $200 | |||
| DVD-compatible player | $0 | $0 | $0 | ||
| HD radio | $50 | $50 | $50 | ||
| Media drive | $15 | $15 | $15 | ||
| Rear seat audio controls | $25 | $25 | |||
| SD Card slot | $25 | $25 | $25 | ||
| Surround sound | $250 | $250 | |||
| Telematics service, such as OnStar | $200 | $200 | |||
| Traffic information | $25 | $25 | $25 | ||
| Voice control for nav and audio | $100 | ||||
| Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors | |||||
| Auto-dimming driver-side mirror | $75 | $75 | |||
| Compass | $0 | $0 | |||
| Cornering lights | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| Fog light, rear | $100 | $100 | |||
| Headlight washers | $50 | ||||
| Mirror tilt-down in reverse | $25 | $25 | |||
| Power-folding mirrors | $50 | $50 | |||
| Steering-linked headlights | $150 | ||||
| Xenon HID headlights | $500 | ||||
| Seats and Interior Trim | |||||
| Door sill trim plates | $100 | $100 | |||
| Heated second row seats | $200 | ||||
| Leather door panel trim | $250 | $250 | |||
| Leather seating surfaces, third-row seats | $200 | $200 | |||
| Leather-wrapped steering wheel | $150 | $150 | $150 | ||
| Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| Manual recliner, second row seats | $75 | $75 | |||
| Memory system, passenger seat | $150 | $150 | |||
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat | $150 | ||||
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | $150 | ||||
| Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat | $50 | $50 | |||
| Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat | $50 | $50 | |||
| Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | $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 | ||||
| Power-folding third row seats | $1000 | $1000 | |||
| Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces | $0 | $0 | $0 | ||
| Upholstered instrument panel | $300 | $300 | |||
| Wood trim | $300 | $300 | |||
| Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel | $150 | $150 | |||
| Suspension, Wheels, and Tires | |||||
| Adaptive dampers - electrical | $500 | ||||
| Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable | $1000 | $1000 | |||
| Transmission | |||||
| Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| Total Value of Features | $11,620 | $14,995 | $2,840 | $2,840 | $2,940 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | $8,780 | $12,155 | $0 | $0 | $100 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | -8,173 | -11,314 | 0 | 0 | -96 |
Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz GL vs. Volkswagen Passat
| Model Year | 2008 | 2013 |
| Model | GL | Passat |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr Sedan |
| Wheelbase | 121.1 in | 110.4 in |
| Length | 200.6 in | 191.6 in |
| Width | 76.0 in | 72.2 in |
| Height | 72.4 in | 58.5 in |
| Curb Weight | 5,281 lb. | 3,167 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 26.0 gal. | 18.5 gal. |
| Row 1 Headroom | 40.1 in | 38.3 in |
| Row 1 Shoulder Room | 58.3 in | 56.9 in |
| Row 1 Legroom | 40.3 in | 42.4 in |
| Row 2 Headroom | 40.6 in | 37.8 in |
| Row 2 Shoulder Room | 58.9 in | 57.0 in |
| Row 2 Legroom | 39.5 in | 39.1 in |
| Row 3 Headroom | 38.2 in | 0.0 in |
| Row 3 Shoulder Room | 50.5 in | 0.0 in |
| Row 3 Legroom | 34.2 in | 0.0 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 14.3 ft3 | 15.9 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 43.8 ft3 | 15.9 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 83.3 ft3 | 15.9 ft3 |
Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz GL GL450 / GL320
| Premium I Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power | 100 | No |
| Sunroof | 900 | Yes |
| Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat | 50 | No |
| Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat | 50 | No |
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | 150 | Yes |
| Memory system, driver seat | 200 | Yes |
| Memory system, passenger seat | 150 | No |
| Satellite radio | 200 | Yes |
| Bluetooth cell phone link | 100 | Yes |
| Obstacle detection, front | 150 | No |
| Obstacle detection, rear | 250 | No |
| Rearview camera | 200 | Yes |
| Power liftgate | 350 | No |
| Auto-dimming driver-side mirror | 75 | No |
| Surround sound | 250 | No |
| Rear seat audio controls | 25 | No |
| Power flip-out rear side windows | 125 | No |
| Power-folding mirrors | 50 | No |
| Mirror tilt-down in reverse | 25 | No |
| Cargo area partition net | 40 | No |
| Harman/Kardon, 440W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer) | 350 | No |
| Total Requested | 2350 | 54% |
| Total Not Requested | 2040 | 46% |
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