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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: $38,280

Volkswagen Passat 3.6 VR6   
Difference: $25,085

Lowest Total Invoice: $35,113

Volkswagen Passat 3.6 VR6   
Difference: $23,888

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201820182018201820182006
ModelGLEGLEGLEGLEGLEPassat
TrimGLE350AMG GLE43GLE550eAMG GLE63AMG GLE63 S3.6 VR6
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Base Price $52,200 $67,750 $66,700 $102,550 $109,700 $29,950
Base Invoice $48,546 $63,008 $62,031 $95,372 $102,021 $27,513
Premium 2 Package 6,190 2,120 2,000      
Parktronic Package 970 970 970      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720 720 720      
Rear side airbags 420 420 420 420 420 350
Special order charge 250 250 250 250 250  
Leather seating surfaces 1,620 1,620        
Aluminum trim 0 0 0      
Upgraded leather upholstery     1,370      
Interior Sport Package     1,000      
Luxury #2 Package           5,250
Sport Package           300
Navigation system           1,800
Premium 2 Package 5,757 1,972 1,860      
Parktronic Package 902 902 902      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 670 670 670      
Rear side airbags 391 391 391 391 391 310
Special order charge 233 233 233 233 233  
Leather seating surfaces 1,507 1,507        
Aluminum trim 0 0 0      
Upgraded leather upholstery     1,274      
Interior Sport Package     930      
Luxury #2 Package           4,797
Sport Package           274
Navigation system           1,589
Options (change) 10,170 6,100 6,730 670 670 7,700
Options (change) 9,460 5,675 6,260 624 624 6,970
Destination 995 995 995 995 995 630
Gas Tax 0 0 -4,085 0 0 0
Total Price $63,365 $74,845 $70,340 $104,215 $111,365 $38,280
Total Invoice $59,001 $69,678 $65,201 $96,991 $103,640 $35,113

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Passat 3.6 VR6
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $18,395
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $17,659
Model Year201820182018201820182006
ModelGLEGLEGLEGLEGLEPassat
TrimGLE350AMG GLE43GLE550eAMG GLE63AMG GLE63 S3.6 VR6
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Engine302hp V6385hp V6329hp V6 PiH550hp V8577hp V8280hp V6
TransmissionT7T9T7T7T7T6
DrivetrainRWDAWDAWDAWDAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)830, 14830, 14830, 14830, 14830, 14600, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/50-19265/45-20255/50-19265/45-20295/35-21235/45-17
Total Price$63,365$74,845$70,340$104,215$111,365$38,280
Adjustments for Features-6,690-10,390-10,265-11,940-11,9400
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$56,675$64,455$60,075$92,275$99,425$38,280
Cost Above Minimum$0$7,780$3,400$35,600$42,750$0
Total Invoice$59,001$69,678$65,201$96,991$103,640$35,113
Adjustments for Features-6,229-9,673-9,515-11,112-11,1120
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$52,772$60,005$55,686$85,879$92,528$35,113
Cost Above Minimum$0$7,233$2,914$33,107$39,756$0

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Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz GLE vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year201820182018201820182006
ModelGLEGLEGLEGLEGLEPassat
TrimGLE350AMG GLE43GLE550eAMG GLE63AMG GLE63 S3.6 VR6
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr 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
RWD$0     
AWD $1700$1700$1700$1700 
FWD     $0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100$100$100$100$100 
Heated / cooled cup holders, front row$75$75$75$75$75 
Power liftgate$350$350$350$350$350 
Proximity key$250$250$250$250$250 
Remote app$25$25$25$25$25 
Remote climate control$25$25$25$25$25 
Remote start via app$75$75$75$75$75 
Remote window/roof operation$15$15$15$15$15 
Semi-automated parking system$500$500$500$500$500 
Sunshade, rear     $125
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual     $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350$350$350$350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Around view cameras   $500$500 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200$200$200$200$200 
Automatic braking, low-speed$200$200$200$200$200 
Blind spot warning system$200$200$200$200$200 
Driver drowsiness monitor$150$150$150$150$150 
Forward collision warning$200$200$200$200$200 
Hill descent control$250$250$250$250$250 
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75$75$75 
Lane departure warning$200$200$200$200$200 
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0$0$0$0$0 
Rearview camera$200$200$200   
Rollover sensor$50$50$50$50$50 
Tires, run-flat  $150   
Trailer sway control$25$25$25$25$25 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment     $50
Aluminum roof rails$250$250$250$250$250 
Cargo cover$75$75$75$75$75 
Cargo net     $40
Console with shifter     $150
Console without shifter$150$150$150$150$150 
Overhead sunglass holder     $25
Rear seat pass-through$100$100 $100$100$100
Climate Control 
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
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25$25$25$25 
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 spoiler$200$200$200$200$200 
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100$100$100$100$100 
App support$0$0$0$0$0 
Apple CarPlay support$100$100$100$100$100 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25$25$25$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100$100$100$100 
CD changer, remote     $200
DVD-compatible player$0$0$0$0$0 
HD radio$50$50$50$50$50 
In-vehicle Internet$150$150$150$150$150 
Media drive$15$15$15$15$15 
Navigation map updates, three years$0$0$0$0$0 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25$25$25$25 
Surround sound$250$250$250$250$250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225$225$225$225 
Traffic + travel information$25$25$25$25$25 
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100$100$100$100 
Wi-Fi hotspot$50$50$50$50$50 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Adaptive headlights$200$200$200$200$200 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75$75$75$75 
Auto-dimming headlights$200$200$200$200$200 
Chronometer   $100$100 
Fog light, rear$100$100$100$100$100 
Fog lights     $125
Headlight washers     $50
Interior ambient lighting, configurable$150$150$150$150$150 
Large energy flow and fuel economy display  $25   
LED headlights$1000$1000$1000$1000$1000 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25$25$25$25 
Power-folding mirrors$50$50$50$50$50 
Steering-linked headlights     $150
Xenon HID headlights     $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100$100$100  $100
Carbon fiber engine cover    $0 
Cooled or ventilated front seats   $300$300 
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200$200$200$200$200 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150$150$150 $150
Memory system, passenger seat   $150$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat   $150$150$150
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat$50$50$50$50$50 
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat   $50$50 
Synthetic suede steering wheel    $150 
Upholstered instrument panel $300$300$300$300 
Wood trim   $300$300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Active stabilizer bars   $500$500 
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500$500$500$500 
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$0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100$100$100$100 
Total Value of Features$10,030$13,730$13,605$15,280$15,280$3,340
Value of Feature Adjustments$6,690$10,390$10,265$11,940$11,940$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-6,229-9,673-9,515-11,112-11,1120

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Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz GLE vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year20182006
ModelGLEPassat
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase114.8 in106.7 in
Length189.1 in188.2 in
Width75.8 in71.7 in
Height70.7 in58.0 in
Curb Weight4,651 lb.3,306 lb.
Fuel Capacity24.6 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.9 in38.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.5 in55.7 in
Row 1 Legroom40.3 in41.4 in
Row 2 Headroom38.5 in37.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room58.4 in54.6 in
Row 2 Legroom38.4 in37.7 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
38.2 ft314.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
80.3 ft314.2 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz GLE GLE350

Premium 2 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshades, second row125Yes
Rear seat pass-through100Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Heated / cooled cup holders, front row75No
Illuminated door sill trim plates100No
LED headlights1000No
Interior ambient lighting, configurable0No
Adaptive headlights200No
Apple CarPlay support100No
Android Auto support100No
Satellite radio200Yes
AC power outlet100No
Surround sound250No
Proximity key250No
Lane departure warning200No
Blind spot warning system200No
Smartphone integration0No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Harman/Kardon, 830W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25No
In-vehicle Internet150No
App support0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Total Requested102523%
Total Not Requested346577%
Parktronic Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Semi-automated parking system500No
Total Requested40044%
Total Not Requested50056%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz GLE AMG GLE43

Premium 2 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshades, second row125Yes
Rear seat pass-through100Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Heated / cooled cup holders, front row75No
Illuminated door sill trim plates100No
LED headlights1000No
Interior ambient lighting, configurable0No
Adaptive headlights200No
Total Requested22513%
Total Not Requested157587%
Parktronic Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Semi-automated parking system500No
Total Requested40044%
Total Not Requested50056%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz GLE GLE550e

Premium 2 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshades, second row125Yes
Rear seat pass-through100Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Heated / cooled cup holders, front row75No
Illuminated door sill trim plates100No
LED headlights1000No
Interior ambient lighting, configurable0No
Adaptive headlights200No
Total Requested22513%
Total Not Requested157587%
Parktronic Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Semi-automated parking system500No
Total Requested40044%
Total Not Requested50056%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Passat 3.6 VR6

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, remote-125No
Total Requested600126%
Total Not Requested-125-26%
Luxury #2 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Headlight washers50No
Dynaudio, 600W, 10 speakers350No
Wood trim300No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Cargo net40No
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Heated windshield washer nozzles15Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Automatic headlights125Yes
Fog lights125No
Sunshades, second row125Yes
Sunshade, rear125No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Total Requested426581%
Total Not Requested101519%
Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Front sport buckets100Yes
Aluminum trim100Yes
Total Requested450100%
Total Not Requested00%

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