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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: $32,190

Volkswagen Passat 1.8T SEL Premium   
Difference: $17,630

Lowest Total Invoice: $30,844

Volkswagen Passat 1.8T SEL Premium   
Difference: $15,549

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201120172017
ModelGLKPassatPassat
TrimGLK3501.8T SEL PremiumV6 SEL Premium
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $35,500 $30,995 $33,995
Base Invoice $33,015 $29,724 $32,601
Multimedia Package 3,000    
Premium 1 Package 3,200    
Obstacle detection, rear 800    
Leather seating surfaces 1,780    
Lighting Package 985    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720    
Rear spoiler 410 375 375
Heated front seats 750    
Proximity key 1,140    
Telematics service, such as OnStar 660    
Multimedia Package 2,790    
Premium 1 Package 2,976    
Obstacle detection, rear 744    
Leather seating surfaces 1,655    
Lighting Package 916    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 669    
Rear spoiler 381 300 300
Heated front seats 698    
Proximity key 1,060    
Telematics service, such as OnStar 614    
Options (change) 13,445 375 375
Options (change) 12,503 300 300
Destination 875 820 820
Total Price $49,820 $32,190 $35,190
Total Invoice $46,393 $30,844 $33,721

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Passat 1.8T SEL Premium
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $17,635
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $15,554
Model Year201120172017
ModelGLKPassatPassat
TrimGLK3501.8T SEL PremiumV6 SEL Premium
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine268hp V6170hp I4280hp V6
TransmissionT7T6S6
DrivetrainRWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 8400, 9400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/50-19235/45-18235/45-18
Total Price$49,820$32,190$35,190
Adjustments for Features0-5-105
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$49,820$32,185$35,085
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,900
Total Invoice$46,393$30,844$33,721
Adjustments for Features0-5-101
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$46,393$30,839$33,620
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,781

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Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz GLK vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year201120172017
ModelGLKPassatPassat
TrimGLK3501.8T SEL PremiumV6 SEL Premium
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100 
6-speed automated manual  $1100
RWD$0  
FWD $0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100  
Adaptive cruise control $600$600
Cruise control$150  
Hands-free trunk or liftgate $100$100
Power liftgate$350  
Remote app $25$25
Remote start $150$150
Remote window/roof operation$15  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $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
Blind spot warning system $200$200
Cross-traffic collision intervention, rear $100$100
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100$100
Forward collision warning $200$200
Lane departure prevention, steering-based $200$200
Lane departure warning $200$200
Rollover sensor$50  
Secondary collision brake assist $25$25
Trailer sway control$25  
Vehicle health reports $0$0
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75  
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25
Rear seat pass-through $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
Infotainment 
Android Auto support $100$100
App support $0$0
Apple CarPlay support $100$100
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25
CD changer, in-dash$325  
CD player $125$125
DVD-compatible player$0  
HD radio $50$50
iPod integration$100  
Media drive$15  
Mirrorlink support $0$0
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25
Traffic + travel information $25$25
Traffic information$25  
USB port $25$25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock $25$25
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75  
Compass$0  
Cornering lights$50  
Fog light, rear$100  
Fog lights $125$125
Headlight washers$50  
LED headlights $1000$1000
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25  
Power-folding mirrors $50$50
Steering-linked fog lights $50$50
Steering-linked headlights$150  
Xenon HID headlights$500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Heated second row seats $200$200
Leather door panel trim$250  
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50  
Metal pedals $75$75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150  
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Wood trim$300  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - mechanical$100  
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100
Total Value of Features$6,670$6,675$6,775
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$5$105
Value of Feature Adjustments0-5-101

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Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz GLK vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year20112017
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
iPod integration100Yes
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15No
SD Card slot25Yes
Total Requested105083%
Total Not Requested21517%
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
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Total Requested75050%
Total Not Requested75050%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Cornering lights50No
Total Requested50067%
Total Not Requested25033%

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