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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: $38,130

Volkswagen Passat V6 SEL Premium   
Difference: $84,895

Lowest Total Invoice: $36,525

Volkswagen Passat V6 SEL Premium   
Difference: $77,023

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20162016
ModelGLPassat
TrimAMG GL63V6 SEL Premium
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Base Price $122,100 $36,835
Base Invoice $112,623 $35,325
Cargo net   100
Rear spoiler   375
Cargo net   80
Rear spoiler   300
Options (change) 0 475
Options (change) 0 380
Destination 925 820
Total Price $123,025 $38,130
Total Invoice $113,548 $36,525

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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: $70,325
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $63,575
Model Year20162016
ModelGLPassat
TrimAMG GL63V6 SEL Premium
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Engine550hp V8280hp V6
TransmissionT7S6
DrivetrainAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)13/17 MPG20/28 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)830, 14400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)295/40-21235/45-18
Total Price$123,025$38,130
Adjustments for Features-14,5700
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$108,455$38,130
Total Invoice$113,548$36,525
Adjustments for Features-13,4480
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$100,100$36,525

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Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz GL vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year20162016
ModelGLPassat
TrimAMG GL63V6 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
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed$850 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate $100
Heated / cooled cup holders, front row$75 
Power door closers$300 
Power flip-out rear side windows$125 
Power liftgate$350 
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 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Around view cameras$500 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200 
Cross-traffic collision intervention, rear $100
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100
Driver drowsiness monitor$150 
Hill descent control$250 
Knee airbag, driver$75 
Lane departure prevention$150 
Lane departure prevention, steering-based $200
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0 
Rear side airbags$300 
Rearview camera $200
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 
Aluminum roof rails$250 
Cargo cover$75 
Console with shifter $150
Console without shifter$150 
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Rear seat pass-through $100
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100 
Rear air vents $100
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250 
Rear HVAC unit$400 
Rear wiper$175 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150 
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings $75
Deep-tinted rear windows$275 
Glass roof panel(s)$300 
Laminated front side windows$200 
Panoramic sunroof$1200 
Rear bumper protector$40 
Running boards$350 
Sunroof $900
Wheel-lip moldings$75 
Infotainment 
Android Auto support $100
Apple CarPlay support $100
DVD-compatible player$0 
In-vehicle Internet$150 
iPod integration$100 
Media drive$15 
Mirrorlink support $0
Navigation map updates, three years$0 
Surround sound$250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225 
USB port $25
Voice control for external devices$0 
Wi-Fi hotspot$50 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75 
Auto-dimming headlights$200 
Compass$0 
Fog light, rear$100 
Fog lights $125
Headlight washers$50 
Interior ambient lighting $150
Interior ambient lighting, configurable$150 
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 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300 
Door sill trim plates $100
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200 
Leather door panel trim$250 
Leather seating surfaces, third-row seats$200 
Manual recliner, second row seats$75 
Massage, driver seat$100 
Massage, passenger seat$100 
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 release, second row seats$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 
Synthetic suede headliner$650 
Upholstered instrument panel, leather$1000 
Wood trim$300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Active stabilizer bars$500 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500 
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable$1000 
Crosswind stabilization$50 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Total Value of Features$21,220$6,650
Value of Feature Adjustments$14,570$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-13,4480

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Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz GL vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year20162016
ModelGLPassat
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase121.0 in110.4 in
Length201.6 in191.6 in
Width76.4 in72.2 in
Height72.8 in58.5 in
Curb Weight5,687 lb.3,481 lb.
Fuel Capacity26.4 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.2 in38.3 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.5 in56.9 in
Row 1 Legroom40.3 in42.4 in
Row 2 Headroom40.0 in37.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room58.3 in57.0 in
Row 2 Legroom38.5 in39.1 in
Row 3 Headroom38.9 in0.0 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room50.5 in0.0 in
Row 3 Legroom35.0 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
16.0 ft315.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
49.4 ft315.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
93.8 ft315.9 ft3

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