Mercedes-Benz GL Mercedes-Benz GL 2010 Volkswagen Passat Volkswagen Passat 2015

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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: $33,085

Volkswagen Passat 1.8T SEL Premium   
Difference: $37,910

Lowest Total Invoice: $31,686

Volkswagen Passat 1.8T SEL Premium   
Difference: $34,402

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20102010201520152015
ModelGLGLPassatPassatPassat
TrimGL450 / GL350GL5501.8T SEL PremiumTDI SEL PremiumV6 SEL Premium
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $60,950 $82,850 $31,790 $33,925 $35,995
Base Invoice $56,684 $77,051 $30,486 $32,534 $34,519
Premium 2 Package 5,950        
Leather seating surfaces 1,900        
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720        
Illuminated door sill trim plates 600 600 375 375 375
Cargo net     100 100 100
Premium 2 Package 5,534        
Leather seating surfaces 1,767        
Metallic paint (extra cost) 670        
Illuminated door sill trim plates 558 558 300 300 300
Cargo net     80 80 80
Options (change) 9,170 600 475 475 475
Options (change) 8,529 558 380 380 380
Destination 875 875 820 820 820
Total Price $70,995 $84,325 $33,085 $35,220 $37,290
Total Invoice $66,088 $78,484 $31,686 $33,734 $35,719

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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: $30,495
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $27,500
Model Year20102010201520152015
ModelGLGLPassatPassatPassat
TrimGL450 / GL350GL5501.8T SEL PremiumTDI SEL PremiumV6 SEL Premium
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine335hp V8382hp V8170hp I4150hp I4 D280hp V6
TransmissionT7T7T6S6S6
DrivetrainAWDAWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)610, 12610, 12400, 9400, 9400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)275/55-19295/40-21235/45-18235/45-18235/45-18
Total Price$70,995$84,325$33,085$35,220$37,290
Adjustments for Features-7,415-11,38000-100
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$63,580$72,945$33,085$35,220$37,190
Cost Above Minimum$0$9,365$0$2,135$4,105
Total Invoice$66,088$78,484$31,686$33,734$35,719
Adjustments for Features-6,902-10,59200-96
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$59,186$67,892$31,686$33,734$35,623
Cost Above Minimum$0$8,706$0$2,048$3,937

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Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz GL vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year20102010201520152015
ModelGLGLPassatPassatPassat
TrimGL450 / GL350GL5501.8T SEL PremiumTDI SEL PremiumV6 SEL Premium
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr 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 
AC power outlet$100$100   
Power flip-out rear side windows$125$125   
Power liftgate$350$350   
Remote app  $25$25$25
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   
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system$0$0   
Hill descent control$250$250   
Knee airbag, driver$75$75   
Obstacle detection, front $150   
Obstacle detection, rear $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   
Vehicle health reports  $0$0$0
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75$75   
Cargo net $40$40$40$40
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 rails$250$250   
Climate Control 
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   
Exterior 
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 audio streaming  $25$25$25
Surround sound$250$250   
Traffic + travel information  $25$25$25
Traffic information$25$25   
Voice control for nav and audio$100$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 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300   
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$150
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75   
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$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$100$100
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 seating surfaces  $450$450$450
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  $100
Total Value of Features$10,605$14,570$3,190$3,190$3,290
Value of Feature Adjustments$7,415$11,380$0$0$100
Value of Feature Adjustments-6,902-10,59200-96

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Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz GL vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year20102015
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 Weight5,347 lb.3,173 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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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz GL GL450 / GL350

Premium 2 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250No
Proximity key250Yes
Harman/Kardon, 610W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Traffic information25Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
HD radio50Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Navigation system600Yes
iPod integration100Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
SD Card slot25Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Power liftgate350No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
AC power outlet100No
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Total Requested181556%
Total Not Requested140044%

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