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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: $32,730

Volkswagen Passat Komfort   
Difference: $33,765

Lowest Total Invoice: $30,495

Volkswagen Passat Komfort   
Difference: $31,408

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201020102009
ModelGLGLPassat
TrimGL450 / GL350GL550Komfort
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Base Price $60,950 $82,850 $29,690
Base Invoice $56,684 $77,051 $27,727
Premium 1 Package 3,950    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720    
Navigation system     1,990
Rear side airbags     350
Premium 1 Package 3,674    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 670    
Navigation system     1,758
Rear side airbags     310
Options (change) 4,670 0 2,340
Options (change) 4,344 0 2,068
Destination 875 875 700
Total Price $66,495 $83,725 $32,730
Total Invoice $61,903 $77,926 $30,495

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Passat Komfort
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $25,335
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $23,560
Model Year201020102009
ModelGLGLPassat
TrimGL450 / GL350GL550Komfort
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Engine335hp V8382hp V8200hp I4
TransmissionT7T7T6
DrivetrainAWDAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)80, 8610, 1280, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)275/55-19295/40-21235/45-17
Total Price$66,495$83,725$32,730
Adjustments for Features-8,430-14,3950
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$58,065$69,330$32,730
Cost Above Minimum$0$11,265$0
Total Invoice$61,903$77,926$30,495
Adjustments for Features-7,848-13,3980
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$54,055$64,528$30,495
Cost Above Minimum$0$10,473$0

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Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz GL vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year201020102009
ModelGLGLPassat
TrimGL450 / GL350GL550Komfort
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200$1200 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100
AWD$1700$1700 
FWD  $0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100$100 
Power flip-out rear side windows$125$125 
Proximity key $250 
Remote window/roof operation$15$15 
Sunshades, second row  $125
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350 
Universal garage door opener$100$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0 
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system$0$0 
Full-size spare tire  $225
Hill descent control$250$250 
Knee airbag, driver$75$75 
Obstacle detection, front $150 
Obstacle detection, rear $250 
Rearview camera$200$200 
Rollover sensor$50$50 
Side curtain airbags  $350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500$500 
Temporary spare tire$150$150 
Trailer sway control$25$25 
Cargo Management 
Cargo net $40 
Console with shifter  $150
Console without shifter$150$150 
Overhead sunglass holder  $25
Rear seat pass-through  $100
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200$200 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125 
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175 
Rear air vents$100 $100
Rear air vents with automatic controls $250 
Rear HVAC unit $400 
Residual heat$50$50 
Variable intermittent wipers  $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 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100 
CD changer, in-dash$325$325 
CD player  $125
HD radio$50$50 
iPod integration$100$100 
Surround sound $250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200 
Traffic information$25$25 
USB port  $25
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25$25 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150$150 
Automatic headlights$125$125 
Cornering lights $50 
Fog light, rear$100$100 
Fog lights$125$125 
Headlight washers $50 
Interior ambient lighting $150$150
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25 
Power-folding mirrors$50$50 
Steering-linked headlights $150 
Xenon HID headlights $500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300 
Door sill trim plates$100$100 
Heated second row seats $200 
Leather door panel trim $250 
Leather seating surfaces $900 
Leather seating surfaces, third-row seats $200 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 $150
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat  $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $50
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75 
Memory system, driver seat$200$200 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat $50 
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat $50 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$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 tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power-folding third row seats$1000$1000 
Synthetic leather seating surfaces$0 $0
Upholstered instrument panel$300$300 
Wood trim$300$300 
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel $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 
Total Value of Features$11,480$17,445$3,050
Value of Feature Adjustments$8,430$14,395$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-7,848-13,3980

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Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz GL vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year20102009
ModelGLPassat
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Wheelbase121.1 in106.7 in
Length200.6 in188.0 in
Width76.0 in71.7 in
Height72.4 in59.7 in
Curb Weight5,347 lb.3,513 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 Headroom38.2 in0.0 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room50.5 in0.0 in
Row 3 Legroom34.2 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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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz GL GL450 / GL350

Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150No
Memory system, driver seat200No
Satellite radio200Yes
Rearview camera200No
Power liftgate350Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
AC power outlet100No
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Traffic information25No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
HD radio50No
Media drive, large15Yes
iPod integration100Yes
SD Card slot25Yes
Total Requested129055%
Total Not Requested107545%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Passat Komfort

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
USB port25Yes
SD Card slot25Yes
Total Requested665100%
Total Not Requested00%

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