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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: $43,240

Volkswagen Passat VR6   
Difference: $31,725

Lowest Total Invoice: $40,318

Volkswagen Passat VR6   
Difference: $29,465

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20162016201620162008
ModelGLGLGLGLPassat
TrimGL350 BlueTECGL450GL550AMG GL63VR6
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Base Price $64,550 $66,200 $91,300 $122,100 $39,200
Base Invoice $60,032 $61,566 $84,909 $112,623 $36,669
Premium 1 Package 4,410 4,410      
Lighting Package 1,390 1,390      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720 720      
Sunshades, second row 380 380 380 380  
Leather seating surfaces 1,620 1,620      
Obstacle detection, rear 970 970      
Driver Assistance Package     1,950    
iPod integration         0
Heated front seats         225
Rear side airbags         350
Navigation system         1,800
Adaptive cruise control         975
Premium 1 Package 4,101 4,101      
Lighting Package 1,293 1,293      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 670 670      
Sunshades, second row 353 353 353 353  
Leather seating surfaces 1,507 1,507      
Obstacle detection, rear 902 902      
Driver Assistance Package     1,814    
iPod integration         0
Heated front seats         199
Rear side airbags         310
Navigation system         1,589
Adaptive cruise control         861
Options (change) 9,490 9,490 2,330 380 3,350
Options (change) 8,826 8,826 2,167 353 2,959
Destination 925 925 925 925 690
Total Price $74,965 $76,615 $94,555 $123,405 $43,240
Total Invoice $69,783 $71,317 $88,001 $113,901 $40,318

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Passat VR6
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $24,620
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $22,851
Model Year20162016201620162008
ModelGLGLGLGLPassat
TrimGL350 BlueTECGL450GL550AMG GL63VR6
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Engine240hp V6 D362hp V6429hp V8550hp V8280hp V6
TransmissionT7T7T7T7T6
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)80, 880, 8830, 14830, 14600, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)275/55-19275/55-19295/40-21295/40-21235/40-18
Total Price$74,965$76,615$94,555$123,405$43,240
Adjustments for Features-7,105-7,255-12,320-15,4950
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$67,860$69,360$82,235$107,910$43,240
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,500$14,375$40,050$0
Total Invoice$69,783$71,317$88,001$113,901$40,318
Adjustments for Features-6,614-6,753-11,466-14,3020
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$63,169$64,564$76,535$99,599$40,318
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,395$13,366$36,430$0

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Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz GL vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year20162016201620162008
ModelGLGLGLGLPassat
TrimGL350 BlueTECGL450GL550AMG GL63VR6
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200$1200$1200$1200 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic    $1100
AWD$1700$1700$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100$100$100$100 
Adaptive cruise control    $600
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed  $850$850 
Cruise control$150$150   
Heated / cooled cup holders, front row$75$75$75$75 
Power door closers  $300$300 
Power flip-out rear side windows$125$125$125$125 
Proximity key$250$250$250$250 
Remote app$25$25$25$25 
Remote window/roof operation$15$15$15$15 
Semi-automated parking system$500$500$500$500 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual    $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350$350$350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0$0$0 
Around view cameras  $500$500 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial  $200$200 
Automatic braking, low-speed  $200$200 
Blind spot collision prevention  $150$150 
Blind spot warning system  $200$200 
Driver drowsiness monitor$150$150$150$150 
Forward collision warning$200$200$200$200 
Full-size spare tire    $225
Hill descent control$250$250$250$250 
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75$75 
Lane departure prevention  $150$150 
Lane departure warning  $200$200 
Obstacle detection, front$150$150$150$150 
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0$0$0$0 
Rearview camera$200$200   
Rollover sensor$50$50$50$50 
Side curtain airbags    $350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500$500$500$500 
Temporary spare tire$150$150$150$150 
Trailer sway control$25$25$25$25 
Cargo Management 
Aluminum roof rails$250$250$250$250 
Cargo net  $40$40$40
Console with shifter    $150
Console without shifter$150$150$150$150 
Overhead sunglass holder    $25
Rear seat pass-through    $100
Roof rails    $250
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100$100$100 
Rear air vents$100$100  $100
Rear air vents with automatic controls  $250$250 
Rear HVAC unit  $400$400 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150$150$150 
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings    $75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)   $25 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275$275$275 
Glass roof panel(s)   $300 
Laminated front side windows$200$200$200$200 
Panoramic sunroof   $1200 
Rear bumper protector$40$40$40$40 
Rear spoiler$200$200$200$200 
Running boards  $350$350 
Sunroof$900$900$900 $900
Wheel-lip moldings  $75$75 
Infotainment 
App support$0$0$0$0 
Aux input$50$50$50$50 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25$25$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100$100$100 
DVD-compatible player$0$0$0$0 
HD radio$50$50$50$50 
In-vehicle Internet$150$150$150$150 
Media drive$15$15$15$15 
Navigation map updates, three years$0$0$0$0 
SD Card slot$25$25$25$25 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25$25$25 
Surround sound  $250$250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225$225$225 
Traffic + travel information$25$25$25$25 
Voice control for external devices$0$0$0$0 
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100$100$100 
Wi-Fi hotspot$50$50$50$50 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25$25$25$25 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75$75$75 
Auto-dimming headlights$200$200$200$200 
Fog light, rear$100$100$100$100 
Fog lights    $125
Headlight washers$50$50$50$50 
Interior ambient lighting    $150
Interior ambient lighting, configurable$150$150$150$150 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25$25$25 
Power-folding mirrors$50$50$50$50 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim    $100
Cooled or ventilated front seats  $300$300 
Heated second row seats   $200 
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200$200$200$200 
Leather door panel trim   $250 
Leather seating surfaces, third-row seats$200$200$200$200 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150 $150$150
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75$75$75 
Massage, driver seat  $100$100 
Massage, passenger seat  $100$100 
Memory system, passenger seat$150$150$150$150 
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat$50$50$50$50 
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50$50$50 
Power release, second row seats   $50 
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat  $100$100 
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat  $100$100 
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat  $100$100 
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100 
Power-folding third row seats$1000$1000$1000$1000 
Synthetic suede headliner   $650 
Upholstered instrument panel$300$300$300  
Upholstered instrument panel, leather   $1000 
Wood trim$300$300$300$300 
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel  $150  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Active stabilizer bars   $500 
Adaptive dampers - electrical  $500$500 
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable$1000$1000$1000$1000 
Crosswind stabilization$50$50$50$50 
Electronic systems calibration selector   $200 
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0$0
Total Value of Features$13,495$13,645$18,710$21,885$6,390
Value of Feature Adjustments$7,105$7,255$12,320$15,495$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-6,614-6,753-11,466-14,3020

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Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz GL vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year20162008
ModelGLPassat
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Wheelbase121.0 in106.7 in
Length201.6 in188.0 in
Width76.4 in71.7 in
Height72.8 in59.7 in
Curb Weight5,372 lb.3,474 lb.
Fuel Capacity26.4 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.2 in38.3 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.5 in55.7 in
Row 1 Legroom40.3 in41.4 in
Row 2 Headroom40.0 in38.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room58.3 in54.6 in
Row 2 Legroom38.5 in37.7 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 ft335.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
49.4 ft335.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
93.8 ft361.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz GL GL350 BlueTEC

Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat50No
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Satellite radio200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Proximity key250No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Heated / cooled cup holders, front row75No
iPod integration100Yes
Voice control for external devices0No
Illuminated door sill trim plates100No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Interior ambient lighting, configurable150No
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25No
In-vehicle Internet150No
App support0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Total Requested140050%
Total Not Requested139050%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Total Requested65072%
Total Not Requested25028%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz GL GL450

Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat50No
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Satellite radio200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Proximity key250No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Heated / cooled cup holders, front row75No
iPod integration100Yes
Voice control for external devices0No
Illuminated door sill trim plates100No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Interior ambient lighting, configurable150No
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25No
In-vehicle Internet150No
App support0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Total Requested140050%
Total Not Requested139050%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Total Requested65072%
Total Not Requested25028%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz GL GL550

Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Lane departure prevention system150No
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200No
Blind spot intervention150No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested1400100%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Passat VR6

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, remote-125No
Total Requested600126%
Total Not Requested-125-26%

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