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Mercedes-Benz GLC vs. Volkswagen Passat Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Mercedes-Benz GLC vs. Volkswagen Passat Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $33,460

Volkswagen Passat 1.8T SEL Premium   
Difference: $15,365

Lowest Total Invoice: $31,986

Volkswagen Passat 1.8T SEL Premium   
Difference: $13,488

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2016201520152015
ModelGLCPassatPassatPassat
TrimGLC3001.8T SEL PremiumTDI SEL PremiumV6 SEL Premium
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $38,950 $31,790 $33,925 $35,995
Base Invoice $36,224 $30,486 $32,534 $34,519
Interior Package 2,500      
Blind spot warning system 550      
Upholstered instrument panel 650      
Premium Package 720      
Multimedia Package 2,330      
Panoramic sunroof 1,480      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720      
Cargo net   100 100 100
Rear spoiler   375 375 375
Illuminated door sill trim plates   375 375 375
Interior Package 2,325      
Blind spot warning system 512      
Upholstered instrument panel 605      
Premium Package 670      
Multimedia Package 2,167      
Panoramic sunroof 1,376      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 670      
Cargo net   80 80 80
Rear spoiler   300 300 300
Illuminated door sill trim plates   300 300 300
Options (change) 8,950 850 850 850
Options (change) 8,325 680 680 680
Destination 925 820 820 820
Total Price $48,825 $33,460 $35,595 $37,665
Total Invoice $45,474 $31,986 $34,034 $36,019

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Passat 1.8T SEL Premium
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $10,275
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $8,747
Model Year2016201520152015
ModelGLCPassatPassatPassat
TrimGLC3001.8T SEL PremiumTDI SEL PremiumV6 SEL Premium
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine241hp I4170hp I4150hp I4 D280hp V6
TransmissionT9T6S6S6
DrivetrainRWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6400, 9400, 9400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/60-18235/45-18235/45-18235/45-18
Total Price$48,825$33,460$35,595$37,665
Adjustments for Features-5,09000-100
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$43,735$33,460$35,595$37,565
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,135$4,105
Total Invoice$45,474$31,986$34,034$36,019
Adjustments for Features-4,74100-96
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$40,733$31,986$34,034$35,923
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,048$3,937

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Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz GLC vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year2016201520152015
ModelGLCPassatPassatPassat
TrimGLC3001.8T SEL PremiumTDI SEL PremiumV6 SEL Premium
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1400   
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100  
6-speed automated manual  $1100$1100
RWD$0   
FWD $0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100   
Power liftgate$350   
Remote climate control$25   
Remote start $150$150$150
Remote start via app$75   
Remote window/roof operation$15   
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250$250$250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350   
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200   
Automatic braking, low-speed$200   
Blind spot warning system$200   
Driver drowsiness monitor$150   
Forward collision warning$200   
Knee airbag, driver$75   
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0   
Rollover sensor$50   
Temporary spare tire $150$150$150
Tires, run-flat$150   
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100   
Trailer sway control$25   
Vehicle health reports $0$0$0
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75   
Cargo organizer$100   
Console with shifter $150$150$150
Console without shifter$150   
Rear seat pass-through $100$100$100
Roof rails$250   
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100   
Rear wiper$175   
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150   
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings $75$75$75
Deep-tinted rear windows$275   
Panoramic sunroof$1200   
Sunroof $900$900$900
Infotainment 
App support$0   
Aux input $50$50$50
CD changer, in-dash $325$325$325
CD player$125   
Handwriting recognition$200   
In-vehicle Internet$150   
iPod integration $100$100$100
Navigation map updates, three years$0   
SMS text-to-speech reader$25   
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200$200$200
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225   
USB port$25   
Voice control for nav and audio$100   
Wi-Fi hotspot$50   
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock $25$25$25
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75   
Compass$0   
Cornering lights $50$50$50
Fog light, rear$100   
Fog lights $125$125$125
Interior ambient lighting $150$150$150
Interior ambient lighting, configurable$150   
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25   
Power-folding mirrors$50   
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300   
Folding second row seats $300$300$300
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150   
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150   
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat$50   
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$100   
Power-folding second row seats$700   
Synthetic suede inserts in seating surfaces $450$450$450
Upholstered instrument panel$300   
Wood trim$300   
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - mechanical$100   
Crosswind stabilization$50   
Electronic systems calibration selector$200   
Suggestive steering$0   
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100  $100
Total Value of Features$9,940$4,850$4,850$4,950
Value of Feature Adjustments$5,090$0$0$100
Value of Feature Adjustments-4,74100-96

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Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz GLC vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year20162015
ModelGLCPassat
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase113.1 in110.4 in
Length183.3 in191.6 in
Width74.4 in72.2 in
Height64.5 in58.5 in
Curb Weight3,892 lb.3,173 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.4 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.8 in38.3 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.3 in56.9 in
Row 1 Legroom40.8 in42.4 in
Row 2 Headroom38.5 in37.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.5 in57.0 in
Row 2 Legroom37.3 in39.1 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
20.5 ft315.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
56.5 ft315.9 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz GLC GLC300

Interior Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Cargo net40Yes
Cargo organizer100No
Illuminated door sill trim plates100Yes
Interior ambient lighting, configurable150No
Total Requested124069%
Total Not Requested55031%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Satellite radio200Yes
AC power outlet100No
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested45082%
Total Not Requested10018%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Media drive15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
App support0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Total Requested64086%
Total Not Requested10014%

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