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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: $39,930

Volkswagen Passat 3.6 VR6   
Difference: $42,245

Lowest Total Invoice: $36,739

Volkswagen Passat 3.6 VR6   
Difference: $39,745

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20092006
ModelGLPassat
TrimGL5503.6 VR6
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Base Price $81,300 $29,950
Base Invoice $75,609 $27,513
Luxury #2 Package   5,250
AWD   1,950
Navigation system   1,800
Rear side airbags   350
Luxury #2 Package   4,797
AWD   1,900
Navigation system   1,589
Rear side airbags   310
Options (change) 0 9,350
Options (change) 0 8,596
Destination 875 630
Total Price $82,175 $39,930
Total Invoice $76,484 $36,739

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Passat 3.6 VR6
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $33,490
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $31,596
Model Year20092006
ModelGLPassat
TrimGL5503.6 VR6
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Engine382hp V8280hp V6
TransmissionT7T6
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)13/17 MPG18/27 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)440, 12600, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)295/40-21235/45-17
Total Price$82,175$39,930
Adjustments for Features-8,7550
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$73,420$39,930
Total Invoice$76,484$36,739
Adjustments for Features-8,1490
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$68,335$36,739

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Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz GL vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year20092006
ModelGLPassat
TrimGL5503.6 VR6
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100 
Power flip-out rear side windows$125 
Power liftgate$350 
Proximity key$250 
Remote window/roof operation$15 
Sunshade, rear $125
Sunshades, second row $125
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system$0 
Hill descent control$250 
Rearview camera$200 
Rollover sensor$50 
Side curtain airbags $350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500 
Trailer sway control$25 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50
Cargo area partition net$40 
Cargo cover$75 
Cargo net $40
Console with shifter $150
Console without shifter$150 
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Rear seat pass-through $100
Roof rails$250 
Climate Control 
Rear air vents $100
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250 
Rear HVAC unit$400 
Rear wiper$175 
Residual heat$50 
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275 
Glass roof panel(s)$300 
Running boards$350 
Wheel-lip moldings$75 
Infotainment 
Aux input$50 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100 
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD changer, remote $200
CD player $125
DVD-compatible player$0 
HD radio$50 
iPod integration$100 
Media drive$15 
Surround sound$250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200 
Traffic information$25 
Voice control for nav and audio$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75 
Cornering lights$50 
Fog light, rear$100 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25 
Power-folding mirrors$50 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding second row seats$300 
Heated second row seats$200 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150
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 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 
Upholstered instrument panel$300 
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500 
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable$1000 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$13,345$4,590
Value of Feature Adjustments$8,755$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-8,1490

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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 Year20092006
ModelGLPassat
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase121.1 in106.7 in
Length200.6 in188.2 in
Width76.0 in71.7 in
Height72.4 in58.0 in
Curb Weight5,434 lb.3,829 lb.
Fuel Capacity26.0 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.1 in38.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.3 in55.7 in
Row 1 Legroom40.3 in41.4 in
Row 2 Headroom40.6 in37.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room58.9 in54.6 in
Row 2 Legroom39.5 in37.7 in
Row 3 Headroom38.2 in0.0 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room50.5 in0.0 in
Row 3 Legroom34.2 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum		14.3 ft314.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2		43.8 ft314.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		83.3 ft314.2 ft3

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

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Passat 3.6 VR6

AWD
FeatureValueRequested?
AWD0Yes
Second-row 3-person bench0No
Total Requested0%
Total Not Requested0%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, remote-125Yes
Total Requested475100%
Total Not Requested00%
Luxury #2 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Dynaudio, 600W, 10 speakers350No
Wood trim300Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Cargo net40No
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Heated windshield washer nozzles15Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Automatic headlights125Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Sunshades, second row125No
Sunshade, rear125No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Total Requested461587%
Total Not Requested66513%

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