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

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Mercedes-Benz GLE vs. Volkswagen Passat Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $32,875

Volkswagen Passat 2.0T SEL Premium   
Difference: $32,320

Lowest Total Invoice: $31,503

Volkswagen Passat 2.0T SEL Premium   
Difference: $29,198

Calculate Payments

  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2018201820182018201820182018
ModelGLEGLEGLEGLEGLEPassatPassat
TrimGLE350AMG GLE43GLE550eAMG GLE63AMG GLE63 S2.0T SEL PremiumV6 SEL Premium
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $52,200 $67,750 $66,700 $102,550 $109,700 $31,650 $34,650
Base Invoice $48,546 $63,008 $62,031 $95,372 $102,021 $30,353 $33,230
Premium 3 Package 9,080 5,010 4,890 2,890 2,890    
Leather seating surfaces 1,620 1,620          
Heated second row seats 580 580 580 580 580    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720 720 720        
Upgraded leather upholstery     1,370        
Interior Sport Package     1,000        
Rear spoiler           375 375
Premium 3 Package 8,444 4,659 4,548 2,688 2,688    
Leather seating surfaces 1,507 1,507          
Heated second row seats 539 539 539 539 539    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 670 670 670        
Upgraded leather upholstery     1,274        
Interior Sport Package     930        
Rear spoiler           300 300
Options (change) 12,000 7,930 8,560 3,470 3,470 375 375
Options (change) 11,160 7,375 7,961 3,227 3,227 300 300
Destination 995 995 995 995 995 850 850
Gas Tax 0 0 -4,085 0 0 0 0
Total Price $65,195 $76,675 $72,170 $107,015 $114,165 $32,875 $35,875
Total Invoice $60,701 $71,378 $66,902 $99,594 $106,243 $31,503 $34,380

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Passat 2.0T SEL Premium
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $27,150
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $24,384
Model Year2018201820182018201820182018
ModelGLEGLEGLEGLEGLEPassatPassat
TrimGLE350AMG GLE43GLE550eAMG GLE63AMG GLE63 S2.0T SEL PremiumV6 SEL Premium
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine302hp V6385hp V6329hp V6 PiH550hp V8577hp V8174hp I4280hp V6
TransmissionT7T9T7T7T7T6S6
DrivetrainRWDAWDAWDAWDAWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)830, 14830, 14830, 14830, 14830, 14400, 9400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/50-19265/45-20255/50-19265/45-20295/35-21235/45-18235/45-18
Total Price$65,195$76,675$72,170$107,015$114,165$32,875$35,875
Adjustments for Features-5,170-8,845-8,570-10,145-10,7950-150
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$60,025$67,830$63,600$96,870$103,370$32,875$35,725
Cost Above Minimum$0$7,805$3,575$36,845$43,345$0$2,850
Total Invoice$60,701$71,378$66,902$99,594$106,243$31,503$34,380
Adjustments for Features-4,814-8,234-7,944-9,441-10,0460-144
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$55,887$63,144$58,958$90,153$96,197$31,503$34,236
Cost Above Minimum$0$7,257$3,071$34,266$40,310$0$2,733

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Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz GLE vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year2018201820182018201820182018
ModelGLEGLEGLEGLEGLEPassatPassat
TrimGLE350AMG GLE43GLE550eAMG GLE63AMG GLE63 S2.0T SEL PremiumV6 SEL Premium
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200 $1200$1200$1200  
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1400     
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic     $1100 
6-speed automated manual      $1100
RWD$0      
AWD $1700$1700$1700$1700  
FWD     $0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100$100$100$100$100  
Adaptive cruise control     $600$600
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed$850$850$850$850$850  
Hands-free trunk or liftgate     $100$100
Heated / cooled cup holders, front row$75$75$75$75$75  
Power liftgate$350$350$350$350$350  
Remote climate control$25$25$25$25$25  
Remote start     $150$150
Remote start via app$75$75$75$75$75  
Remote window/roof operation$15$15$15$15$15  
Sunshades, second row$125$125$125$125$125  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual     $250$250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350$350$350$350  
Universal garage door opener$100$100$100$100$100  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0$0$0$0  
Around view cameras$500$500$500$500$500  
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200$200$200$200$200  
Blind spot collision prevention$150$150$150$150$150  
Collision preparation system, rear$100$100$100$100$100  
Cross-traffic collision intervention, rear     $100$100
Cross-traffic detection for collision preparation system$0$0$0$0$0  
Driver drowsiness monitor$150$150$150$150$150  
Hill descent control$250$250$250$250$250  
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75$75$75  
Lane departure prevention, steering-based     $200$200
Lane keeping assist$400$400$400$400$400  
Pedestrian detection$50$50$50$50$50  
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0$0$0$0$0  
Rearview camera     $200$200
Rollover sensor$50$50$50$50$50  
Secondary collision brake assist     $25$25
Temporary spare tire$150$150 $150$150$150$150
Tires, run-flat  $150    
Trailer sway control$25$25$25$25$25  
Vehicle health reports     $0$0
Cargo Management 
Aluminum roof rails$250$250$250$250$250  
Cargo cover$75$75$75$75$75  
Console with shifter     $150$150
Console without shifter$150$150$150$150$150  
Overhead sunglass holder     $25$25
Rear seat pass-through$100$100 $100$100$100$100
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100$100$100$100  
Rear wiper$175$175$175$175$175  
Residual heat$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  
Exterior 
Body kit $0$0$0$0  
Bodyside moldings     $75$75
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275$275$275$275  
Metal accent plate, lower front fascia$0$0     
Metal accent plate, lower rear fascia$0$0     
Painted brake calipers (optional)   $0$0  
Rear bumper protector$40$40$40$40$40  
Infotainment 
Aux input     $50$50
DVD-compatible player$0$0$0$0$0  
In-vehicle Internet$150$150$150$150$150  
Media drive$15$15$15$15$15  
Mirrorlink support     $0$0
Navigation map updates, three years$0$0$0$0$0  
Surround sound$250$250$250$250$250  
Telematics service, such as OnStar     $200$200
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225$225$225$225  
Wi-Fi hotspot$50$50$50$50$50  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Adaptive headlights$200$200$200$200$200  
Analog clock     $25$25
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75$75$75$75  
Auto-dimming headlights$200$200$200$200$200  
Chronometer   $100$100  
Compass$0$0$0$0$0  
Fog light, rear$100$100$100$100$100  
Fog lights     $125$125
Interior ambient lighting     $150$150
Interior ambient lighting, configurable$150$150$150$150$150  
Large energy flow and fuel economy display  $25    
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25$25$25$25  
Power-folding mirrors$50$50$50$50$50 $50
Steering-linked fog lights     $50$50
Seats and Interior Trim 
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$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$75$75$75$75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150$150$150$150  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat   $150$150  
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat$50$50$50$50$50  
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat   $50$50  
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat     $100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat     $100$100
Synthetic suede headliner    $650  
Synthetic suede steering wheel    $150  
Upholstered instrument panel $300$300$300$300  
Wood trim$300$300$300$300$300  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Active stabilizer bars   $500$500  
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500$500$500$500  
Adaptive dampers - mechanical$100      
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable $1000$1000$1000$1000  
Crosswind stabilization$50$50$50$50$50  
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200$200$200$200  
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0$0$0$0  
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100$100$100$100 $100
Total Value of Features$9,520$13,195$12,920$14,495$15,145$4,350$4,500
Value of Feature Adjustments$5,170$8,845$8,570$10,145$10,795$0$150
Value of Feature Adjustments-4,814-8,234-7,944-9,441-10,0460-144

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Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz GLE vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year20182018
ModelGLEPassat
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase114.8 in110.4 in
Length189.1 in191.6 in
Width75.8 in72.2 in
Height70.7 in58.5 in
Curb Weight4,651 lb.3,275 lb.
Fuel Capacity24.6 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.9 in38.3 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.5 in56.9 in
Row 1 Legroom40.3 in42.4 in
Row 2 Headroom38.5 in37.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room58.4 in57.0 in
Row 2 Legroom38.4 in39.1 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
38.2 ft315.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
80.3 ft315.9 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz GLE GLE350

Premium 3 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshades, second row125No
Rear seat pass-through100Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Heated / cooled cup holders, front row75No
Illuminated door sill trim plates100No
LED headlights1000Yes
Interior ambient lighting, configurable0No
Adaptive headlights200No
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Semi-automated parking system500Yes
Around view cameras300No
Speed limit information0No
Cross-traffic detection for collision preparation system0No
Satellite radio200Yes
AC power outlet100No
Surround sound250No
Proximity key250Yes
Lane departure warning200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Smartphone integration0No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Apple CarPlay support100Yes
Android Auto support100Yes
Harman/Kardon, 830W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Cross-traffic warning, rear100Yes
Collision preparation system, rear100No
Pedestrian detection50No
Lane keeping assist400Yes
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
In-vehicle Internet150No
App support0Yes
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Blind spot collision prevention150No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested427559%
Total Not Requested291541%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz GLE AMG GLE43

Premium 3 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshades, second row125No
Rear seat pass-through100Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Heated / cooled cup holders, front row75No
Illuminated door sill trim plates100No
LED headlights1000Yes
Interior ambient lighting, configurable0No
Adaptive headlights200No
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Semi-automated parking system500Yes
Around view cameras300No
Speed limit information0No
Cross-traffic detection for collision preparation system0No
Cross-traffic warning, rear100Yes
Collision preparation system, rear100No
Pedestrian detection50No
Lane keeping assist400Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Blind spot collision prevention150No
Total Requested250056%
Total Not Requested200044%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz GLE GLE550e

Premium 3 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshades, second row125No
Rear seat pass-through100Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Heated / cooled cup holders, front row75No
Illuminated door sill trim plates100No
LED headlights1000Yes
Interior ambient lighting, configurable0No
Adaptive headlights200No
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Semi-automated parking system500Yes
Around view cameras300No
Speed limit information0No
Cross-traffic detection for collision preparation system0No
Cross-traffic warning, rear100Yes
Collision preparation system, rear100No
Pedestrian detection50No
Lane keeping assist400Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Blind spot collision prevention150No
Total Requested250056%
Total Not Requested200044%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz GLE AMG GLE63

Premium 3 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Speed limit information0No
Cross-traffic detection for collision preparation system0No
Cross-traffic warning, rear100Yes
Collision preparation system, rear100No
Pedestrian detection50No
Lane keeping assist400Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Blind spot collision prevention150No
Total Requested50033%
Total Not Requested100067%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz GLE AMG GLE63 S

Premium 3 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Speed limit information0No
Cross-traffic detection for collision preparation system0No
Cross-traffic warning, rear100Yes
Collision preparation system, rear100No
Pedestrian detection50No
Lane keeping assist400Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Blind spot collision prevention150No
Total Requested50033%
Total Not Requested100067%

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