Mercedes-Benz GL Mercedes-Benz GL 2009 Volkswagen Passat Volkswagen Passat 2018

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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: $35,500

Volkswagen Passat V6 SEL Premium   
Difference: $46,675

Lowest Total Invoice: $34,080

Volkswagen Passat V6 SEL Premium   
Difference: $42,404

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20092018
ModelGLPassat
TrimGL550V6 SEL Premium
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Base Price $81,300 $34,650
Base Invoice $75,609 $33,230
Options (change) 0 0
Options (change) 0 0
Destination 875 850
Total Price $82,175 $35,500
Total Invoice $76,484 $34,080

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Passat V6 SEL Premium
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $39,215
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $35,461
Model Year20092018
ModelGLPassat
TrimGL550V6 SEL Premium
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Engine382hp V8280hp V6
TransmissionT7S6
DrivetrainAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)13/17 MPG19/28 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)440, 12400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)295/40-21235/45-18
Total Price$82,175$35,500
Adjustments for Features-7,4600
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$74,715$35,500
Total Invoice$76,484$34,080
Adjustments for Features-6,9430
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$69,541$34,080

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Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz GL vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year20092018
ModelGLPassat
TrimGL550V6 SEL Premium
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200 
6-speed automated manual $1100
AWD$1700 
FWD $0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100 
Adaptive cruise control $600
Cruise control$150 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate $100
Power flip-out rear side windows$125 
Power liftgate$350 
Remote app $25
Remote start $150
Remote window/roof operation$15 
Semi-automated parking system $500
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350 
Universal garage door opener$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Automatic braking, low-speed $200
Blind spot warning system $200
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system$0 
Cross-traffic collision intervention, rear $100
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100
Forward collision warning $200
Hill descent control$250 
Lane departure prevention, steering-based $200
Lane departure warning $200
Rear side airbags$300 
Rollover sensor$50 
Secondary collision brake assist $25
Side curtain airbags $350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500 
Trailer sway control$25 
Vehicle health reports $0
Cargo Management 
Cargo area partition net$40 
Cargo cover$75 
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 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275 
Glass roof panel(s)$300 
Rear bumper protector$40 
Running boards$350 
Wheel-lip moldings$75 
Infotainment 
Android Auto support $100
App support $0
Apple CarPlay support $100
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD player $125
DVD-compatible player$0 
iPod integration$100 
Media drive$15 
Mirrorlink support $0
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Surround sound$250 
Traffic + travel information $25
Traffic information$25 
USB port $25
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
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25 
Steering-linked fog lights $50
Steering-linked headlights$150 
Xenon HID headlights$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Leather door panel trim$250 
Leather seating surfaces, third-row seats$200 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150
Manual recliner, second row seats$75 
Memory system, passenger seat$150 
Metal pedals $75
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 lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $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 
Upholstered instrument panel$300 
Wood trim$300 
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500 
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable$1000 
Total Value of Features$14,035$6,575
Value of Feature Adjustments$7,460$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-6,9430

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Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz GL vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year20092018
ModelGLPassat
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase121.1 in110.4 in
Length200.6 in191.6 in
Width76.0 in72.2 in
Height72.4 in58.5 in
Curb Weight5,434 lb.3,571 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 Headroom38.2 in0.0 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room50.5 in0.0 in
Row 3 Legroom34.2 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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