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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: $10,150

Lowest Total Invoice: $39,147

Volkswagen Passat VR6   
Difference: $9,339

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20132008
ModelGLKPassat
TrimGLK350VR6
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Base Price $37,090 $39,200
Base Invoice $34,494 $36,669
Lighting Package 1,290  
Premium 1 Package 3,450  
Leather Package 2,100  
Multimedia Package 2,790  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720  
Obstacle detection, rear 970  
Heated front seats 750 225
AWD 2,000  
iPod integration   0
Navigation system   1,800
Lighting Package 1,200  
Premium 1 Package 3,209  
Leather Package 1,953  
Multimedia Package 2,595  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 670  
Obstacle detection, rear 902  
Heated front seats 698 199
AWD 1,860  
iPod integration   0
Navigation system   1,589
Options (change) 14,070 2,025
Options (change) 13,087 1,788
Destination 905 690
Total Price $52,065 $41,915
Total Invoice $48,486 $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: $6,195
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,656
Model Year20132008
ModelGLKPassat
TrimGLK350VR6
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Engine302hp V6280hp V6
TransmissionT7T6
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/24 MPG16/24 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6600, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/50-19235/40-18
Total Price$52,065$41,915
Adjustments for Features-3,9550
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$48,110$41,915
Total Invoice$48,486$39,147
Adjustments for Features-3,6830
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$44,803$39,147

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Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz GLK vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year20132008
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 app$25 
Remote window/roof operation$15 
Semi-automated parking system$500 
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 
Driver drowsiness monitor$150 
Full-size spare tire $225
Knee airbag, driver$75 
Obstacle detection, front$150 
Rearview camera$200 
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 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150 
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275 
Panoramic sunroof$1200 
Rear bumper protector$40 
Sunroof $900
Infotainment 
App support$0 
Aux input$50 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100 
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD player $125
DVD-compatible player$0 
HD radio$50 
In-vehicle Internet$150 
iPod integration $100
Media drive$15 
SD Card slot$25 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225 
Traffic + travel information$25 
USB port$25 
Voice control for external devices$0 
Voice control for nav and audio$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75 
Auto-dimming headlights$200 
Fog light, rear$100 
Fog lights $125
Headlight washers$50 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim $100
Door sill trim plates$100 
Memory system, passenger seat$150 
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat$50 
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Wood trim$300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - mechanical$100 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Total Value of Features$8,870$4,915
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,955$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,6830

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Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz GLK vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year20132008
ModelGLKPassat
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Wheelbase108.5 in106.7 in
Length178.3 in188.0 in
Width74.3 in71.7 in
Height66.9 in59.7 in
Curb Weight4,079 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 Legroom41.4 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
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Total Requested65072%
Total Not Requested25028%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers175Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Power liftgate350Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Compass0Yes
AC power outlet100No
Panoramic sunroof1200No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
iPod integration100Yes
Total Requested107543%
Total Not Requested140057%
Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Total Requested115085%
Total Not Requested20015%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200No
Voice control for external devices0No
App support0No
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25No
SD Card slot25No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Total Requested60046%
Total Not Requested71554%

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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