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Mercedes-Benz GLE vs. Volkswagen Passat Price Comparison (MSRP)The sticker prices, before adjusting for remaining feature differences. Usually these are the numbers you will see on the window stickers.
Models in short supply often sell at or even above these prices.
Models in short supply often sell at or even above these prices.
Mercedes-Benz GLE vs. Volkswagen Passat Invoice Comparison
Lowest Total Price: $42,265 Volkswagen Passat VR6 | |||||||
| Difference: $14,750 | |||||||
Lowest Total Invoice: $39,457 Volkswagen Passat VR6 | |||||||
| Difference: $13,634 | |||||||
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| Model Year | 2016 | 2016 | 2016 | 2016 | 2016 | 2016 | 2008 |
| Model | GLE | GLE | GLE | GLE | GLE | GLE | Passat |
| Trim | GLE300d | GLE350 | GLE400 | GLE550e | AMG GLE63 | AMG GLE63 S | VR6 |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 4dr Wagon |
| Base Price | $52,500 | $51,100 | $64,600 | $65,850 | $99,950 | $107,100 | $39,200 |
| Base Invoice | $48,825 | $47,523 | $60,078 | $61,241 | $92,954 | $99,603 | $36,669 |
| Convenience Package | 590 | 590 | 490 | 490 | 490 | ||
| Lighting Package | 1,390 | 1,390 | 1,390 | 1,390 | |||
| Metallic paint (extra cost) | 720 | 720 | 720 | 720 | |||
| Rear side airbags | 420 | 420 | 420 | 420 | 420 | 420 | 350 |
| Special order charge | 250 | 250 | 250 | 250 | 250 | 250 | |
| Leather seating surfaces | 1,620 | 1,620 | |||||
| Sunshades, second row | 380 | ||||||
| iPod integration | 0 | ||||||
| Heated front seats | 225 | ||||||
| Navigation system | 1,800 | ||||||
| Convenience Package | 549 | 549 | 456 | 456 | 456 | ||
| Lighting Package | 1,293 | 1,293 | 1,293 | 1,293 | |||
| Metallic paint (extra cost) | 670 | 670 | 670 | 670 | |||
| Rear side airbags | 391 | 391 | 391 | 391 | 391 | 391 | 310 |
| Special order charge | 233 | 233 | 233 | 233 | 233 | 233 | |
| Leather seating surfaces | 1,507 | 1,507 | |||||
| Sunshades, second row | 353 | ||||||
| iPod integration | 0 | ||||||
| Heated front seats | 199 | ||||||
| Navigation system | 1,589 | ||||||
| Options (change) | 4,990 | 4,990 | 3,270 | 3,160 | 1,160 | 1,160 | 2,375 |
| Options (change) | 4,643 | 4,643 | 3,043 | 2,940 | 1,080 | 1,080 | 2,098 |
| Destination | 925 | 925 | 925 | 925 | 925 | 925 | 690 |
| Gas Tax | 0 | 0 | 0 | -4,085 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Total Price | $58,415 | $57,015 | $68,795 | $65,850 | $102,035 | $109,185 | $42,265 |
| Total Invoice | $54,393 | $53,091 | $64,046 | $61,021 | $94,959 | $101,608 | $39,457 |
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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mercedes-Benz GLE vs. Volkswagen Passat
| Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Passat VR6 | |||||||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $13,410 | |||||||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $12,385 | |||||||
| Model Year | 2016 | 2016 | 2016 | 2016 | 2016 | 2016 | 2008 |
| Model | GLE | GLE | GLE | GLE | GLE | GLE | Passat |
| Trim | GLE300d | GLE350 | GLE400 | GLE550e | AMG GLE63 | AMG GLE63 S | VR6 |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 4dr Wagon |
| Engine | 201hp I4 D | 302hp V6 | 329hp V6 | 329hp V6 PiH | 550hp V8 | 577hp V8 | 280hp V6 |
| Transmission | T7 | T7 | T7 | T7 | T7 | T7 | T6 |
| Drivetrain | AWD | RWD | AWD | AWD | AWD | AWD | AWD |
| EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway) | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG |
| Audio (watts, speakers) | ?, 8 | ?, 8 | 830, 14 | 830, 14 | 830, 14 | 830, 14 | 600, 10 |
| Tire (rear if not all the same) | 255/55-18 | 255/50-19 | 265/45-20 | 255/50-19 | 265/45-20 | 295/35-21 | 235/40-18 |
| Total Price | $58,415 | $57,015 | $68,795 | $65,850 | $102,035 | $109,185 | $42,265 |
| Adjustments for Features | -2,740 | -1,240 | -5,780 | -5,630 | -9,955 | -10,605 | 0 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Price | $55,675 | $55,775 | $63,015 | $60,220 | $92,080 | $98,580 | $42,265 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $100 | $7,340 | $4,545 | $36,405 | $42,905 | $0 |
| Total Invoice | $54,393 | $53,091 | $64,046 | $61,021 | $94,959 | $101,608 | $39,457 |
| Adjustments for Features | -2,551 | -1,155 | -5,381 | -5,217 | -9,265 | -9,869 | 0 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice | $51,842 | $51,936 | $58,665 | $55,804 | $85,694 | $91,739 | $39,457 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $94 | $6,823 | $3,962 | $33,852 | $39,897 | $0 |
Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz GLE vs. Volkswagen Passat
| Model Year | 2016 | 2016 | 2016 | 2016 | 2016 | 2016 | 2008 |
| Model | GLE | GLE | GLE | GLE | GLE | GLE | Passat |
| Trim | GLE300d | GLE350 | GLE400 | GLE550e | AMG GLE63 | AMG GLE63 S | VR6 |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 4dr Wagon |
| Transmission and Drivetrain | |||||||
| 7-speed manually-shiftable automatic | $1200 | $1200 | $1200 | $1200 | $1200 | $1200 | |
| 6-speed manually-shiftable automatic | $1100 | ||||||
| AWD | $1700 | $1700 | $1700 | $1700 | $1700 | $1700 | |
| RWD | $0 | ||||||
| Accessories | |||||||
| AC power outlet | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |||
| Heated / cooled cup holders, front row | $75 | $75 | $75 | $75 | $75 | ||
| Proximity key | $250 | $250 | $250 | $250 | |||
| Remote app | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | |
| Remote climate control | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | |
| Remote start via app | $75 | $75 | $75 | $75 | $75 | $75 | |
| Remote window/roof operation | $15 | $15 | $15 | $15 | $15 | $15 | |
| Semi-automated parking system | $500 | $500 | |||||
| Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual | $250 | ||||||
| Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power | $350 | $350 | $350 | $350 | $350 | $350 | |
| Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety | |||||||
| Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | |
| Around view cameras | $500 | $500 | |||||
| Automatic braking, high-speed or partial | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | |
| Automatic braking, low-speed | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | |
| Blind spot warning system | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | |||
| Driver drowsiness monitor | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | |
| Forward collision warning | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | |
| Full-size spare tire | $225 | ||||||
| Hill descent control | $250 | $250 | $250 | $250 | $250 | $250 | |
| Knee airbag, driver | $75 | $75 | $75 | $75 | $75 | $75 | |
| Lane departure warning | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | |||
| Obstacle detection, front | $150 | $150 | |||||
| Obstacle detection, rear | $250 | $250 | $250 | ||||
| Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | |
| Rearview camera | $200 | $200 | |||||
| Rollover sensor | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| Temporary spare tire | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | ||
| Tires, run-flat | $150 | ||||||
| Trailer sway control | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | |
| Cargo Management | |||||||
| Aluminum roof rails | $250 | $250 | $250 | $250 | $250 | $250 | |
| Cargo net | $40 | ||||||
| Console with shifter | $150 | ||||||
| Console without shifter | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | |
| Overhead sunglass holder | $25 | ||||||
| Rear seat pass-through | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Roof rails | $250 | ||||||
| Climate Control | |||||||
| Automatic air recirculation | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Residual heat | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| Engine / Motor | |||||||
| 3.6 kW onboard charger | $0 | ||||||
| 9 kWh battery pack | $0 | ||||||
| Automatic start / stop | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | |
| Exterior | |||||||
| Body kit | $0 | $0 | $0 | ||||
| Bodyside moldings | $75 | ||||||
| Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | |
| Deep-tinted rear windows | $275 | $275 | $275 | $275 | $275 | $275 | |
| Metal accent plate, lower front fascia | $0 | $0 | $0 | ||||
| Metal accent plate, lower rear fascia | $0 | $0 | $0 | ||||
| Painted brake calipers (optional) | $0 | $0 | |||||
| Rear bumper protector | $40 | $40 | $40 | $40 | $40 | $40 | |
| Rear spoiler | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | |
| Infotainment | |||||||
| App support | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | |||
| Apple CarPlay support | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |||
| Bluetooth audio streaming | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | |
| Bluetooth cell phone link | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| DVD-compatible player | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | |
| HD radio | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| In-vehicle Internet | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | |||
| iPod integration | $100 | ||||||
| Media drive | $15 | $15 | $15 | $15 | |||
| Navigation map updates, three years | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | |||
| Navigation system | $600 | $600 | $600 | $600 | $600 | ||
| Satellite radio | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | ||
| SD Card slot | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | |
| SMS text-to-speech reader | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | |
| Surround sound | $250 | $250 | $250 | $250 | |||
| Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation | $225 | $225 | $225 | $225 | $225 | $225 | |
| Traffic + travel information | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | |||
| USB port | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | |
| Voice control for nav and audio | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |||
| Wi-Fi hotspot | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | |||
| Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors | |||||||
| Adaptive headlights | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | |
| Auto-dimming driver-side mirror | $75 | $75 | $75 | $75 | $75 | $75 | |
| Auto-dimming headlights | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | |
| Chronometer | $100 | $100 | |||||
| Fog light, rear | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Fog lights | $125 | ||||||
| Interior ambient lighting | $150 | $150 | $150 | ||||
| Interior ambient lighting, configurable | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | |||
| Large energy flow and fuel economy display | $25 | ||||||
| LED headlights | $1000 | $1000 | $1000 | $1000 | $1000 | $1000 | |
| Mirror tilt-down in reverse | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | |
| Power-folding mirrors | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| Steering-linked headlights | $150 | ||||||
| Xenon HID headlights | $500 | ||||||
| Seats and Interior Trim | |||||||
| Aluminum trim | $100 | ||||||
| Carbon fiber engine cover | $0 | ||||||
| Cooled or ventilated front seats | $300 | $300 | |||||
| Door sill trim plates | $100 | $100 | |||||
| Illuminated door sill trim plates | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | |||
| Leather door panel trim | $250 | $250 | |||||
| Leather-wrapped steering wheel | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | |
| Memory system, passenger seat | $150 | $150 | |||||
| Metal pedals | $75 | $75 | |||||
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | $150 | $150 | $150 | ||||
| Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat | $50 | $50 | |||||
| Synthetic suede headliner | $650 | ||||||
| Synthetic suede steering wheel | $150 | ||||||
| Upholstered instrument panel | $300 | $300 | $300 | $300 | |||
| Wood trim | $300 | $300 | $300 | $300 | $300 | $300 | |
| Suspension, Wheels, and Tires | |||||||
| Active stabilizer bars | $500 | $500 | |||||
| Adaptive dampers - electrical | $500 | $500 | |||||
| Adaptive dampers - mechanical | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |||
| Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable | $1000 | $1000 | |||||
| Crosswind stabilization | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| Electronic systems calibration selector | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | ||
| Sport suspension (upgrade) | $0 | $0 | $0 | ||||
| Total Value of Features | $9,130 | $7,630 | $12,170 | $12,020 | $16,345 | $16,995 | $6,390 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | $2,740 | $1,240 | $5,780 | $5,630 | $9,955 | $10,605 | $0 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | -2,551 | -1,155 | -5,381 | -5,217 | -9,265 | -9,869 | 0 |
Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz GLE vs. Volkswagen Passat
| Model Year | 2016 | 2008 |
| Model | GLE | Passat |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr Wagon |
| Wheelbase | 114.8 in | 106.7 in |
| Length | 189.1 in | 188.0 in |
| Width | 75.8 in | 71.7 in |
| Height | 70.7 in | 59.7 in |
| Curb Weight | 4,653 lb. | 3,474 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 24.6 gal. | 18.5 gal. |
| Row 1 Headroom | 38.9 in | 38.3 in |
| Row 1 Shoulder Room | 58.5 in | 55.7 in |
| Row 1 Legroom | 40.3 in | 41.4 in |
| Row 2 Headroom | 38.5 in | 38.6 in |
| Row 2 Shoulder Room | 58.4 in | 54.6 in |
| Row 2 Legroom | 38.4 in | 37.7 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 38.2 ft3 | 35.8 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 80.3 ft3 | 61.7 ft3 |
Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz GLE GLE300d
| Convenience Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Sunshades, second row | 125 | Yes |
| Rear seat pass-through | 100 | Yes |
| Heated / cooled cup holders, front row | 75 | No |
| Total Requested | 225 | 75% |
| Total Not Requested | 75 | 25% |
| Lighting Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Auto-dimming headlights | 200 | No |
| LED headlights | 1000 | No |
| Adaptive headlights | 200 | No |
| Total Requested | 0 | 0% |
| Total Not Requested | 1400 | 100% |
Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz GLE GLE350
| Convenience Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Sunshades, second row | 125 | Yes |
| Rear seat pass-through | 100 | Yes |
| Heated / cooled cup holders, front row | 75 | No |
| Total Requested | 225 | 75% |
| Total Not Requested | 75 | 25% |
| Lighting Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Auto-dimming headlights | 200 | No |
| LED headlights | 1000 | No |
| Adaptive headlights | 200 | No |
| Total Requested | 0 | 0% |
| Total Not Requested | 1400 | 100% |
Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz GLE GLE400
| Convenience Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Sunshades, second row | 125 | Yes |
| Rear seat pass-through | 100 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 225 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
| Lighting Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Auto-dimming headlights | 200 | No |
| LED headlights | 1000 | No |
| Adaptive headlights | 200 | No |
| Total Requested | 0 | 0% |
| Total Not Requested | 1400 | 100% |
Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz GLE GLE550e
| Lighting Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Auto-dimming headlights | 200 | No |
| LED headlights | 1000 | No |
| Adaptive headlights | 200 | No |
| Total Requested | 0 | 0% |
| Total Not Requested | 1400 | 100% |
Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz GLE AMG GLE63
| Convenience Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Sunshades, second row | 125 | Yes |
| Rear seat pass-through | 100 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 225 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz GLE AMG GLE63 S
| Convenience Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Sunshades, second row | 125 | Yes |
| Rear seat pass-through | 100 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 225 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
Option Package Details
Volkswagen Passat VR6
| Navigation system | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| CD changer, remote | -125 | No |
| Total Requested | 600 | 126% |
| Total Not Requested | -125 | -26% |
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