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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: $31,595

Volkswagen Passat 2.5L SEL Premium   
Difference: $15,780

Lowest Total Invoice: $30,273

Volkswagen Passat 2.5L SEL Premium   
Difference: $13,846

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2011201320132013
ModelGLKPassatPassatPassat
TrimGLK3502.5L SEL PremiumTDI SEL PremiumV6 SEL Premium
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $35,500 $30,425 $32,915 $33,525
Base Invoice $33,015 $29,178 $31,564 $32,151
Premium 1 Package 3,200      
Multimedia Package 3,000      
Leather seating surfaces 1,780      
Proximity key 1,140      
Heated front seats 750      
Rear spoiler 410 375 375 375
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720      
Premium 1 Package 2,976      
Multimedia Package 2,790      
Leather seating surfaces 1,655      
Proximity key 1,060      
Heated front seats 698      
Rear spoiler 381 300 300 300
Metallic paint (extra cost) 669      
Options (change) 11,000 375 375 375
Options (change) 10,229 300 300 300
Destination 875 795 795 795
Total Price $47,375 $31,595 $34,085 $34,695
Total Invoice $44,119 $30,273 $32,659 $33,246

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Passat 2.5L SEL Premium
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $12,775
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $11,048
Model Year2011201320132013
ModelGLKPassatPassatPassat
TrimGLK3502.5L SEL PremiumTDI SEL PremiumV6 SEL Premium
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine268hp V6170hp I5140hp I4 D280hp V6
TransmissionT7T6S6S6
DrivetrainRWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 8400, 9400, 9400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/50-19215/55-17235/45-18235/45-18
Total Price$47,375$31,595$34,085$34,695
Adjustments for Features-3,00500-100
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$44,370$31,595$34,085$34,595
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,490$3,000
Total Invoice$44,119$30,273$32,659$33,246
Adjustments for Features-2,79800-96
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$41,321$30,273$32,659$33,150
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,386$2,877

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Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz GLK vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year2011201320132013
ModelGLKPassatPassatPassat
TrimGLK3502.5L SEL PremiumTDI SEL PremiumV6 SEL Premium
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200   
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100  
6-speed automated manual  $1100$1100
RWD$0   
FWD $0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100   
Power liftgate$350   
Remote start $150$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   
Rollover sensor$50   
Trailer sway control$25   
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75   
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25$25
Rear seat pass-through $100$100$100
Roof rails$250   
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100   
Rain-sensing wipers$175   
Rear wiper$175   
Residual heat$50   
Variable intermittent wipers $75$75$75
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25   
Deep-tinted rear windows$275   
Panoramic sunroof$1200   
Rear bumper protector$40   
Sunroof $900$900$900
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25$25
CD changer, in-dash$325   
CD player $125$125$125
HD radio $50$50$50
Voice control for nav and audio$100   
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock $25$25$25
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75   
Compass$0   
Cornering lights $50$50$50
Fog light, rear$100   
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25   
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates$100   
Leather door panel trim$250   
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50$50$50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50   
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150   
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces $0$0$0
Wood trim$300   
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - mechanical$100   
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls   $100
Total Value of Features$6,030$3,025$3,025$3,125
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,005$0$0$100
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,79800-96

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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 Year20112013
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.3,167 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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See a complete comparison of Mercedes-Benz GLK vs. Volkswagen Passat specs.

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz GLK GLK350

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 wipers175No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Power liftgate350No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Compass0No
AC power outlet100No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Total Requested65041%
Total Not Requested92559%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
iPod integration100Yes
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
SD Card slot25Yes
Total Requested96576%
Total Not Requested30024%

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