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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: $32,730

Volkswagen Passat Komfort   
Difference: $14,825

Lowest Total Invoice: $30,495

Volkswagen Passat Komfort   
Difference: $13,802

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20182018201820182009
ModelGLCGLCGLCGLCPassat
TrimGLC300GLC350eAMG GLC43AMG GLC63Komfort
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Base Price $40,050 $49,990 $56,250 $69,900 $29,690
Base Invoice $37,247 $46,491 $52,313 $65,007 $27,727
Multimedia Package 2,200   2,200 2,200  
Satellite radio 460        
Panoramic sunroof 1,500 1,500 1,500 1,500  
Rear side airbags 420 420 420 420 350
Special order charge 250 250 250 250  
Sunshades, second row 380 380 380 380  
Heated front seats 580 580      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720 720 720 720  
Garmin Map Pilot   625      
Interior ambient lighting, configurable   310      
Wood trim     0 0  
Navigation system         1,990
Multimedia Package 2,046   2,046 2,046  
Satellite radio 428        
Panoramic sunroof 1,395 1,395 1,395 1,395  
Rear side airbags 391 391 391 391 310
Special order charge 233 233 233 233  
Sunshades, second row 353 353 353 353  
Heated front seats 539 539      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 670 670 670 670  
Garmin Map Pilot   581      
Interior ambient lighting, configurable   288      
Wood trim     0 0  
Navigation system         1,758
Options (change) 6,510 4,785 5,470 5,470 2,340
Options (change) 6,055 4,450 5,088 5,088 2,068
Destination 995 995 995 995 700
Total Price $47,555 $55,770 $62,715 $76,365 $32,730
Total Invoice $44,297 $51,936 $58,396 $71,090 $30,495

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Passat Komfort
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $8,395
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,813
Model Year20182018201820182009
ModelGLCGLCGLCGLCPassat
TrimGLC300GLC350eAMG GLC43AMG GLC63Komfort
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Engine241hp I4208hp I4 PiH362hp V6469hp V8200hp I4
TransmissionT9T7T9T9T6
DrivetrainRWDAWDAWDAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6?, 6640, 1480, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/60-18235/60-18255/45-20265/45-20235/45-17
Total Price$47,555$55,770$62,715$76,365$32,730
Adjustments for Features-6,430-8,415-11,415-12,8150
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$41,125$47,355$51,300$63,550$32,730
Cost Above Minimum$0$6,230$10,175$22,425$0
Total Invoice$44,297$51,936$58,396$71,090$30,495
Adjustments for Features-5,989-7,836-10,629-11,9300
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$38,308$44,100$47,767$59,160$30,495
Cost Above Minimum$0$5,792$9,459$20,852$0

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Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz GLC vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year20182018201820182009
ModelGLCGLCGLCGLCPassat
TrimGLC300GLC350eAMG GLC43AMG GLC63Komfort
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Transmission and Drivetrain 
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1400 $1400$1400 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1200   
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic    $1100
RWD$0    
AWD $1700$1700$1700 
FWD    $0
Accessories 
AC power outlet  $100$100 
Proximity key  $250$250 
Remote app$25$25$25$25 
Remote climate control$25$25$25$25 
Remote start via app$75$75$75$75 
Remote window/roof operation$15$15$15$15 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual    $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350$350$350 
Universal garage door opener$100$100$100$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200$200$200$200 
Automatic braking, low-speed$200$200$200$200 
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
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75$75 
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0$0$0$0 
Rearview camera$200$200$200$200 
Rollover sensor$50$50$50$50 
Tires, run-flat$150$150$150$150 
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100$100$100$100 
Trailer sway control$25$25$25$25 
Cargo Management 
Cargo net$40$40$40$40 
Console with shifter    $150
Console without shifter$150$150$150$150 
Rear seat pass-through    $100
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100$100$100 
Automatic climate control, front$200$200$200$200 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125$125$125 
Heated washer fluid system  $50$50 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15  $15
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175$175$175 
Variable intermittent wipers    $75
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential   $300 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150$150$150$150 
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings    $75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25$25$25 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275$275$275 
Metal accent plate, lower front fascia  $0$0 
Metal accent plate, lower rear fascia  $0$0 
Panoramic sunroof$1200$1200$1200$1200 
Rear spoiler$200$200$200$200 
Sunroof    $900
Infotainment 
App support$0 $0$0 
Aux input    $50
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25$25$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100$100$100 
DVD-compatible player$0 $0$0$0
Handwriting recognition$200 $200$200 
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 
Satellite radio$200 $200$200$200
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25$25$25 
Surround sound   $250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225$225$225 
Traffic + travel information$25 $25$25 
Traffic information $25   
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100$100$100 
Wi-Fi hotspot$50$50$50$50 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75$75$75 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150$150$150$150 
Automatic headlights$125$125$125$125 
Boost gauge  $75$75 
Chronometer  $100$100 
Fog light, rear$100$100$100$100 
Interior ambient lighting    $150
Interior ambient lighting, configurable $150   
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only $750 $750 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25$25$25 
Power-folding mirrors$50$50$50$50 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates$100$100$100$100 
Folding second row seats    $300
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat    $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat    $50
Memory system, driver seat$200$200$200$200 
Memory system, passenger seat  $150$150 
Metal pedals  $75$75 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150$150$150$150 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100$100 
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat$50$50$50$50 
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat  $50$50 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100$100$100 
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100$100 
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100$100 
Power-folding second row seats$700$700$700$700 
Synthetic suede inserts in seating surfaces  $450$450 
Upholstered instrument panel  $300$300 
Wood trim$300$300$300$300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical  $500$500 
Adaptive dampers - mechanical$100$100   
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable  $1000$1000 
Crosswind stabilization$50$50$50$50 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200$200$200 
Suggestive steering$0$0$0$0 
Transmission 
Launch control   $100 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100$100$100 
Total Value of Features$10,135$12,120$15,120$16,520$3,705
Value of Feature Adjustments$6,430$8,415$11,415$12,815$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-5,989-7,836-10,629-11,9300

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Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz GLC vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year20182009
ModelGLCPassat
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Wheelbase113.1 in106.7 in
Length183.3 in188.0 in
Width74.4 in71.7 in
Height64.5 in59.7 in
Curb Weight3,892 lb.3,513 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.4 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.8 in38.3 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.3 in55.7 in
Row 1 Legroom40.8 in41.4 in
Row 2 Headroom38.5 in38.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.5 in54.6 in
Row 2 Legroom37.3 in37.7 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
20.5 ft335.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
56.5 ft361.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz GLC GLC300

Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Handwriting recognition200No
App support0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Media drive15Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Total Requested61565%
Total Not Requested32535%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz GLC GLC350e

Garmin Map Pilot
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
Total Requested60083%
Total Not Requested12517%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz GLC AMG GLC43

Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Handwriting recognition200No
App support0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Media drive15Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Total Requested61565%
Total Not Requested32535%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz GLC AMG GLC63

Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Handwriting recognition200No
App support0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Media drive15Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Total Requested61565%
Total Not Requested32535%

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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