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

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Mercedes-Benz GLK vs. Volkswagen Passat Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $33,020

Volkswagen Passat 1.8T SEL   
Difference: $16,425

Lowest Total Invoice: $31,492

Volkswagen Passat 1.8T SEL   
Difference: $14,553

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2010201620162016
ModelGLKPassatPassatPassat
TrimGLK3501.8T SEL1.8T SEL PremiumV6 SEL Premium
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $34,600 $30,495 $34,270 $36,835
Base Invoice $32,178 $29,245 $32,865 $35,325
Multimedia Package 3,350      
Premium 1 Package 3,150      
Leather seating surfaces 1,750      
Obstacle detection, rear 790      
Lighting Package 970 1,095    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720      
iPod integration 310      
Rear spoiler 410 375 375 375
Heated front seats 740      
Telematics service, such as OnStar 650      
Proximity key 1,130      
Floor mats   235    
Multimedia Package 3,116      
Premium 1 Package 2,930      
Leather seating surfaces 1,628      
Obstacle detection, rear 735      
Lighting Package 902 942    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 669      
iPod integration 288      
Rear spoiler 381 300 300 300
Heated front seats 688      
Telematics service, such as OnStar 604      
Proximity key 1,051      
Floor mats   185    
Options (change) 13,970 1,705 375 375
Options (change) 12,992 1,427 300 300
Destination 875 820 820 820
Total Price $49,445 $33,020 $35,465 $38,030
Total Invoice $46,045 $31,492 $33,985 $36,445

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Passat 1.8T SEL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $15,220
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $13,431
Model Year2010201620162016
ModelGLKPassatPassatPassat
TrimGLK3501.8T SEL1.8T SEL PremiumV6 SEL Premium
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine268hp V6170hp I4170hp I4280hp V6
TransmissionT7T6T6S6
DrivetrainRWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)600, 11400, 9400, 9400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/50-19235/45-18235/45-18235/45-18
Total Price$49,445$33,020$35,465$38,030
Adjustments for Features-1,2050-1,110-1,210
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$48,240$33,020$34,355$36,820
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,335$3,800
Total Invoice$46,045$31,492$33,985$36,445
Adjustments for Features-1,1220-1,064-1,160
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$44,923$31,492$32,921$35,285
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,429$3,793

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Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz GLK vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year2010201620162016
ModelGLKPassatPassatPassat
TrimGLK3501.8T SEL1.8T SEL PremiumV6 SEL Premium
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200   
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100$1100 
6-speed automated manual   $1100
RWD$0   
FWD $0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100   
Adaptive cruise control $600$600$600
Cruise control$150   
Hands-free trunk or liftgate $100$100$100
Power liftgate$350   
Remote app $25$25$25
Remote start  $150$150
Remote window/roof operation$15   
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250$250$250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350   
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0   
Automatic braking, low-speed $200$200$200
Blind spot collision prevention  $150$150
Blind spot warning system $200$200$200
Cross-traffic collision intervention, rear $100$100$100
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100$100$100
Forward collision warning $200$200$200
Lane departure prevention, steering-based  $200$200
Lane departure warning  $200$200
Obstacle detection, front$150 $150$150
Obstacle detection, rear$250 $250$250
Rollover sensor$50   
Secondary collision brake assist $25$25$25
Trailer sway control$25   
Vehicle health reports $0$0$0
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75   
Cargo mat $40  
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25$25
Rear seat pass-through $100$100$100
Roof rails$250   
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100   
Rear wiper$175   
Residual heat$50   
Exterior 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275   
Panoramic sunroof$1200   
Rear bumper protector$40   
Sunroof $900$900$900
Infotainment 
Android Auto support $100$100$100
App support $0$0$0
Apple CarPlay support $100$100$100
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25$25
CD changer, in-dash$325   
CD player $125$125$125
DVD-compatible player$0   
HD radio $50$50$50
iPod integration$100   
Media drive$15   
Mirrorlink support $0$0$0
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25$25
Surround sound$250   
Traffic + travel information $25$25$25
Traffic information$25   
USB port $25$25$25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock $25$25$25
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75   
Compass$0   
Cornering lights$50   
Fog light, rear$100   
Fog lights $125$125$125
Headlight washers$50   
LED headlights $1000$1000$1000
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25   
Power-folding mirrors  $50$50
Steering-linked fog lights $50$50$50
Steering-linked headlights$150   
Xenon HID headlights$500   
Seats and Interior Trim 
Heated second row seats $200$200$200
Leather door panel trim$250   
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50   
Metal pedals $75$75$75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150   
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100
Wood trim$300   
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - mechanical$100   
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls   $100
Total Value of Features$7,320$6,115$7,225$7,325
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,205$0$1,110$1,210
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,1220-1,064-1,160

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Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz GLK vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year20102016
ModelGLKPassat
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase108.5 in110.4 in
Length178.3 in191.6 in
Width72.4 in72.2 in
Height66.9 in58.5 in
Curb Weight4,035 lb.3,231 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.4 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.8 in38.3 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.2 in56.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.2 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.8 in42.4 in
Row 2 Headroom39.7 in37.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.4 in57.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room52.5 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom35.1 in39.1 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
23.3 ft315.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
54.7 ft315.9 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz GLK GLK350

Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
Surround sound250No
Harman/Kardon, 600W, 11 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15No
SD Card slot25Yes
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
DVD-compatible player0No
Total Requested95054%
Total Not Requested81546%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat100No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Power liftgate350No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Compass0No
AC power outlet100No
Panoramic sunroof1200No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Total Requested75028%
Total Not Requested195072%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Cornering lights50No
Total Requested50067%
Total Not Requested25033%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Passat 1.8T SEL

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
LED headlights1000No
LED tail lights0No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested1000100%

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