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Mercedes-Benz GLS vs. Volkswagen Passat Price Comparison (MSRP)The sticker prices, before adjusting for remaining feature differences. Usually these are the numbers you will see on the window stickers.
Models in short supply often sell at or even above these prices.
Models in short supply often sell at or even above these prices.
Mercedes-Benz GLS vs. Volkswagen Passat Invoice Comparison
Lowest Total Price: $32,975 Volkswagen Passat 2.0T SEL Premium | |||||
| Difference: $48,970 | |||||
Lowest Total Invoice: $31,583 Volkswagen Passat 2.0T SEL Premium | |||||
| Difference: $44,698 | |||||
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| Model Year | 2018 | 2018 | 2018 | 2018 | 2018 |
| Model | GLS | GLS | GLS | Passat | Passat |
| Trim | GLS450 | GLS550 | AMG GLS63 | 2.0T SEL Premium | V6 SEL Premium |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Base Price | $69,550 | $94,950 | $125,300 | $31,650 | $34,650 |
| Base Invoice | $64,682 | $88,304 | $116,529 | $30,353 | $33,230 |
| Driver Assistance Package | 2,250 | 1,375 | |||
| Premium 1 Package | 3,830 | ||||
| Lighting Package | 1,390 | ||||
| Obstacle detection, rear | 970 | ||||
| Metallic paint (extra cost) | 720 | ||||
| Heated second row seats | 620 | 620 | |||
| Leather seating surfaces | 1,620 | ||||
| Cargo net | 100 | 100 | |||
| Rear spoiler | 375 | 375 | |||
| Driver Assistance Package | 2,093 | 1,279 | |||
| Premium 1 Package | 3,562 | ||||
| Lighting Package | 1,293 | ||||
| Obstacle detection, rear | 902 | ||||
| Metallic paint (extra cost) | 670 | ||||
| Heated second row seats | 577 | 577 | |||
| Leather seating surfaces | 1,507 | ||||
| Cargo net | 80 | 80 | |||
| Rear spoiler | 300 | 300 | |||
| Options (change) | 11,400 | 1,995 | 0 | 475 | 475 |
| Options (change) | 10,604 | 1,856 | 0 | 380 | 380 |
| Destination | 995 | 995 | 995 | 850 | 850 |
| Total Price | $81,945 | $97,940 | $126,295 | $32,975 | $35,975 |
| Total Invoice | $76,281 | $91,155 | $117,524 | $31,583 | $34,460 |
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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mercedes-Benz GLS vs. Volkswagen Passat
| Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Passat 2.0T SEL Premium | |||||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $39,215 | |||||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $35,617 | |||||
| Model Year | 2018 | 2018 | 2018 | 2018 | 2018 |
| Model | GLS | GLS | GLS | Passat | Passat |
| Trim | GLS450 | GLS550 | AMG GLS63 | 2.0T SEL Premium | V6 SEL Premium |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Engine | 362hp V6 | 449hp V8 | 550hp V8 | 174hp I4 | 280hp V6 |
| Transmission | T9 | T9 | T7 | T6 | S6 |
| Drivetrain | AWD | AWD | AWD | FWD | FWD |
| EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway) | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG |
| Audio (watts, speakers) | 80, 8 | 830, 14 | 830, 14 | 400, 9 | 400, 9 |
| Tire (rear if not all the same) | 275/55-19 | 295/40-21 | 295/40-21 | 235/45-18 | 235/45-18 |
| Total Price | $81,945 | $97,940 | $126,295 | $32,975 | $35,975 |
| Adjustments for Features | -9,755 | -13,095 | -15,145 | 0 | -150 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Price | $72,190 | $84,845 | $111,150 | $32,975 | $35,825 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $12,655 | $38,960 | $0 | $2,850 |
| Total Invoice | $76,281 | $91,155 | $117,524 | $31,583 | $34,460 |
| Adjustments for Features | -9,081 | -12,188 | -14,093 | 0 | -144 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice | $67,200 | $78,967 | $103,431 | $31,583 | $34,316 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $11,767 | $36,231 | $0 | $2,733 |
Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz GLS vs. Volkswagen Passat
| Model Year | 2018 | 2018 | 2018 | 2018 | 2018 |
| Model | GLS | GLS | GLS | Passat | Passat |
| Trim | GLS450 | GLS550 | AMG GLS63 | 2.0T SEL Premium | V6 SEL Premium |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Transmission and Drivetrain | |||||
| 9-speed manually-shiftable automatic | $1400 | $1400 | |||
| 7-speed manually-shiftable automatic | $1200 | ||||
| 6-speed manually-shiftable automatic | $1100 | ||||
| 6-speed automated manual | $1100 | ||||
| AWD | $1700 | $1700 | $1700 | ||
| FWD | $0 | $0 | |||
| Accessories | |||||
| AC power outlet | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| Adaptive cruise control | $600 | $600 | |||
| Adaptive cruise control, all-speed | $850 | $850 | $850 | ||
| Hands-free trunk or liftgate | $100 | $100 | |||
| Heated / cooled cup holders, front row | $75 | $75 | |||
| Power door closers | $300 | $300 | |||
| Power flip-out rear side windows | $125 | $125 | $125 | ||
| Power liftgate | $350 | $350 | $350 | ||
| Remote climate control | $25 | $25 | $25 | ||
| Remote start | $150 | $150 | |||
| Remote start via app | $75 | $75 | $75 | ||
| Remote window/roof operation | $15 | $15 | $15 | ||
| Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual | $250 | $250 | |||
| Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power | $350 | $350 | $350 | ||
| Universal garage door opener | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety | |||||
| Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats | $0 | $0 | $0 | ||
| Around view cameras | $500 | $500 | |||
| Automatic braking, high-speed or partial | $200 | $200 | $200 | ||
| Blind spot collision prevention | $150 | $150 | $150 | ||
| Collision preparation system, rear | $100 | $100 | |||
| Cross-traffic collision intervention, rear | $100 | $100 | |||
| Cross-traffic detection for collision preparation system | $0 | $0 | |||
| Cross-traffic warning, rear | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Driver drowsiness monitor | $150 | $150 | $150 | ||
| Hill descent control | $250 | $250 | $250 | ||
| Knee airbag, driver | $75 | $75 | $75 | ||
| Lane departure prevention | $150 | ||||
| Lane departure prevention, steering-based | $200 | $200 | |||
| Lane keeping assist | $400 | $400 | |||
| Pedestrian detection | $50 | $50 | |||
| Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system | $0 | $0 | $0 | ||
| Rear side airbags | $300 | $300 | $300 | ||
| Rearview camera | $200 | $200 | $200 | ||
| Rollover sensor | $50 | $50 | $50 | ||
| Secondary collision brake assist | $25 | $25 | |||
| Side curtain airbags | $350 | $350 | |||
| Side curtain airbags, three rows | $500 | $500 | $500 | ||
| Trailer sway control | $25 | $25 | $25 | ||
| Vehicle health reports | $0 | $0 | |||
| Cargo Management | |||||
| Aluminum roof rails | $250 | $250 | $250 | ||
| Cargo cover | $75 | $75 | $75 | ||
| Cargo net | $40 | $40 | $40 | $40 | |
| Console with shifter | $150 | $150 | |||
| Console without shifter | $150 | $150 | $150 | ||
| Overhead sunglass holder | $25 | $25 | |||
| Rear seat pass-through | $100 | $100 | |||
| Climate Control | |||||
| Automatic air recirculation | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| Rear air vents | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| Rear air vents with automatic controls | $250 | $250 | |||
| Rear HVAC unit | $400 | $400 | |||
| Rear wiper | $175 | $175 | $175 | ||
| Engine / Motor | |||||
| Automatic start / stop | $150 | $150 | $150 | ||
| Exterior | |||||
| Bodyside moldings | $75 | $75 | |||
| Deep-tinted rear windows | $275 | $275 | $275 | ||
| Glass roof panel(s) | $300 | ||||
| Laminated front side windows | $200 | $200 | $200 | ||
| Panoramic sunroof | $1200 | ||||
| Rear bumper protector | $40 | $40 | $40 | ||
| Running boards | $350 | $350 | |||
| Sunroof | $900 | $900 | $900 | $900 | |
| Wheel-lip moldings | $75 | $75 | |||
| Infotainment | |||||
| Aux input | $50 | $50 | |||
| DVD-compatible player | $0 | $0 | $0 | ||
| In-vehicle Internet | $150 | $150 | $150 | ||
| Media drive | $15 | $15 | $15 | ||
| Mirrorlink support | $0 | $0 | |||
| Navigation map updates, three years | $0 | $0 | $0 | ||
| Surround sound | $250 | $250 | |||
| Telematics service, such as OnStar | $200 | $200 | |||
| Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation | $225 | $225 | $225 | ||
| Wi-Fi hotspot | $50 | $50 | $50 | ||
| Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors | |||||
| Adaptive headlights | $200 | $200 | $200 | ||
| Auto-dimming driver-side mirror | $75 | $75 | $75 | ||
| Auto-dimming headlights | $200 | $200 | $200 | ||
| Compass | $0 | $0 | $0 | ||
| Fog light, rear | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| Fog lights | $125 | $125 | |||
| Interior ambient lighting | $150 | $150 | |||
| Interior ambient lighting, configurable | $150 | $150 | $150 | ||
| Mirror tilt-down in reverse | $25 | $25 | $25 | ||
| Power-folding mirrors | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| Steering-linked fog lights | $50 | $50 | |||
| Seats and Interior Trim | |||||
| Cooled or ventilated front seats | $300 | $300 | |||
| Door sill trim plates | $100 | $100 | |||
| Illuminated door sill trim plates | $200 | $200 | $200 | ||
| Leather door panel trim | $250 | ||||
| Leather seating surfaces, third-row seats | $200 | $200 | $200 | ||
| Leather-wrapped steering wheel | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | |
| Manual recliner, second row seats | $75 | $75 | $75 | ||
| Massage, driver seat | $100 | $100 | |||
| Massage, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | |||
| Memory system, passenger seat | $150 | $150 | $150 | ||
| Metal pedals | $75 | $75 | |||
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat | $150 | $150 | $150 | ||
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | $150 | $150 | $150 | ||
| Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat | $50 | $50 | $50 | ||
| Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat | $50 | $50 | $50 | ||
| Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat | $100 | $100 | |||
| Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | |||
| Power release, second row seats | $50 | ||||
| Power seatback bolsters, driver seat | $100 | $100 | |||
| Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | |||
| Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat | $100 | $100 | |||
| Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | |||
| Power-folding third row seats | $1000 | $1000 | $1000 | ||
| Synthetic suede headliner | $650 | ||||
| Upholstered instrument panel | $300 | $300 | |||
| Upholstered instrument panel, leather | $1000 | ||||
| Wood trim | $300 | $300 | $300 | ||
| Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel | $150 | ||||
| Suspension, Wheels, and Tires | |||||
| Active stabilizer bars | $500 | ||||
| Adaptive dampers - electrical | $500 | $500 | |||
| Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable | $1000 | $1000 | $1000 | ||
| Crosswind stabilization | $50 | $50 | $50 | ||
| Electronic systems calibration selector | $200 | $200 | $200 | ||
| Sport suspension (upgrade) | $0 | ||||
| Transmission | |||||
| Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Total Value of Features | $15,420 | $18,760 | $20,810 | $5,665 | $5,815 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | $9,755 | $13,095 | $15,145 | $0 | $150 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | -9,081 | -12,188 | -14,093 | 0 | -144 |
Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz GLS vs. Volkswagen Passat
| Model Year | 2018 | 2018 |
| Model | GLS | Passat |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr Sedan |
| Wheelbase | 121.1 in | 110.4 in |
| Length | 202.0 in | 191.6 in |
| Width | 76.1 in | 72.2 in |
| Height | 72.8 in | 58.5 in |
| Curb Weight | 5,401 lb. | 3,275 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 26.4 gal. | 18.5 gal. |
| Row 1 Headroom | 41.2 in | 38.3 in |
| Row 1 Shoulder Room | 58.5 in | 56.9 in |
| Row 1 Legroom | 40.3 in | 42.4 in |
| Row 2 Headroom | 40.0 in | 37.8 in |
| Row 2 Shoulder Room | 58.3 in | 57.0 in |
| Row 2 Legroom | 38.5 in | 39.1 in |
| Row 3 Headroom | 38.9 in | 0.0 in |
| Row 3 Shoulder Room | 50.5 in | 0.0 in |
| Row 3 Legroom | 35.0 in | 0.0 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 16.0 ft3 | 15.9 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 49.4 ft3 | 15.9 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 93.8 ft3 | 15.9 ft3 |
Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz GLS GLS450
| Driver Assistance Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Speed limit information | 0 | No |
| Cross-traffic detection for collision preparation system | 0 | No |
| Cross-traffic warning, rear | 100 | Yes |
| Collision preparation system, rear | 100 | No |
| Pedestrian detection | 50 | No |
| Lane keeping assist | 400 | Yes |
| Lane departure warning | 200 | Yes |
| Adaptive cruise control, all-speed | 700 | No |
| Blind spot warning system | 200 | Yes |
| Automatic braking, low-speed | 200 | Yes |
| Automatic braking, high-speed or partial | 200 | No |
| Blind spot collision prevention | 150 | No |
| Total Requested | 1100 | 48% |
| Total Not Requested | 1200 | 52% |
| Premium 1 Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat | 50 | No |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | 150 | No |
| Memory system, passenger seat | 150 | No |
| Satellite radio | 200 | Yes |
| Proximity key | 250 | Yes |
| Lane departure warning | 200 | Yes |
| Blind spot warning system | 200 | Yes |
| Illuminated door sill trim plates | 100 | No |
| Smartphone integration | 0 | No |
| Wi-Fi hotspot | 50 | No |
| Interior ambient lighting, configurable | 150 | No |
| Apple CarPlay support | 100 | Yes |
| Android Auto support | 100 | Yes |
| Media drive | 15 | No |
| Traffic + travel information | 25 | Yes |
| In-vehicle Internet | 150 | No |
| App support | 0 | Yes |
| Navigation map updates, three years | 0 | No |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 1775 | 69% |
| Total Not Requested | 815 | 31% |
| Lighting Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Auto-dimming headlights | 200 | No |
| iPod integration | 100 | Yes |
| LED headlights | 1000 | Yes |
| Adaptive headlights | 200 | No |
| Total Requested | 1100 | 73% |
| Total Not Requested | 400 | 27% |
Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz GLS GLS550
| Driver Assistance Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Speed limit information | 0 | No |
| Cross-traffic detection for collision preparation system | 0 | No |
| Cross-traffic warning, rear | 100 | Yes |
| Collision preparation system, rear | 100 | No |
| Pedestrian detection | 50 | No |
| Lane keeping assist | 400 | Yes |
| Adaptive cruise control, all-speed | 700 | No |
| Automatic braking, low-speed | 200 | Yes |
| Automatic braking, high-speed or partial | 200 | No |
| Blind spot collision prevention | 150 | No |
| Total Requested | 700 | 37% |
| Total Not Requested | 1200 | 63% |
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