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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: $41,915

Volkswagen Passat VR6   
Difference: $6,305

Lowest Total Invoice: $39,147

Volkswagen Passat VR6   
Difference: $5,759

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20112008
ModelGLKPassat
TrimGLK350VR6
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Base Price $35,500 $39,200
Base Invoice $33,015 $36,669
Lighting Package 985  
Premium 1 Package 3,200  
Leather seating surfaces 1,780  
Universal Media Interface 1,290  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720  
Obstacle detection, rear 800  
Aluminum trim 320  
Heated front seats 750 225
AWD 2,000  
iPod integration   0
Navigation system   1,800
Lighting Package 916  
Premium 1 Package 2,976  
Leather seating surfaces 1,655  
Universal Media Interface 1,200  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 669  
Obstacle detection, rear 744  
Aluminum trim 298  
Heated front seats 698 199
AWD 1,860  
iPod integration   0
Navigation system   1,589
Options (change) 11,845 2,025
Options (change) 11,016 1,788
Destination 875 690
Total Price $48,220 $41,915
Total Invoice $44,906 $39,147

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Passat VR6
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,740
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,302
Model Year20112008
ModelGLKPassat
TrimGLK350VR6
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Engine268hp V6280hp V6
TransmissionT7T6
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)16/21 MPG16/24 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 8600, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/50-19235/40-18
Total Price$48,220$41,915
Adjustments for Features-1,5650
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$46,655$41,915
Total Invoice$44,906$39,147
Adjustments for Features-1,4570
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$43,449$39,147

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Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz GLK vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year20112008
ModelGLKPassat
TrimGLK350VR6
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100 
Remote window/roof operation$15 
Sunshades, second row $125
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Full-size spare tire $225
Obstacle detection, front$150 
Rollover sensor$50 
Temporary spare tire$150 
Trailer sway control$25 
Cargo Management 
Cargo net $40
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Rear seat pass-through $100
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100 
Residual heat$50 
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275 
Panoramic sunroof$1200 
Rear bumper protector$40 
Sunroof $900
Infotainment 
Aux input$50 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100 
Traffic information$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75 
Cornering lights$50 
Fog light, rear$100 
Fog lights $125
Headlight washers$50 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates$100 
Leather door panel trim$250 
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - mechanical$100 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$6,405$4,840
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,565$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,4570

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See a complete comparison of Mercedes-Benz GLK vs. Volkswagen Passat features.

Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz GLK vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year20112008
ModelGLKPassat
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Wheelbase108.5 in106.7 in
Length178.3 in188.0 in
Width72.4 in71.7 in
Height66.9 in59.7 in
Curb Weight4,034 lb.3,997 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.4 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.8 in38.3 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.2 in55.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.2 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.8 in41.4 in
Row 2 Headroom39.7 in38.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.4 in54.6 in
Row 2 Hip Room52.5 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom35.1 in37.7 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum		23.3 ft335.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		54.7 ft361.7 ft3

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See a complete comparison of Mercedes-Benz GLK vs. Volkswagen Passat specs.

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz GLK GLK350

Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Cornering lights50No
Total Requested65087%
Total Not Requested10013%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers175Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Power liftgate350Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Compass0Yes
AC power outlet100No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Total Requested127581%
Total Not Requested30019%
Universal Media Interface
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Traffic information25No
iPod integration100Yes
Total Requested70097%
Total Not Requested253%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Passat VR6

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, remote-125No
Total Requested600126%
Total Not Requested-125-26%

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