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Mercedes-Benz GLS vs. Volkswagen Passat Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Mercedes-Benz GLS vs. Volkswagen Passat Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $31,690

Volkswagen Passat 2.5L SEL Premium   
Difference: $45,025

Lowest Total Invoice: $30,342

Volkswagen Passat 2.5L SEL Premium   
Difference: $41,074

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201820182018201320132013
ModelGLSGLSGLSPassatPassatPassat
TrimGLS450GLS550AMG GLS632.5L SEL PremiumTDI SEL PremiumV6 SEL Premium
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $69,550 $94,950 $125,300 $30,425 $32,915 $33,525
Base Invoice $64,682 $88,304 $116,529 $29,178 $31,564 $32,151
Premium 1 Package 3,830          
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720          
Leather seating surfaces 1,620          
Cargo net       95 95 95
Rear spoiler       375 375 375
Premium 1 Package 3,562          
Metallic paint (extra cost) 670          
Leather seating surfaces 1,507          
Cargo net       69 69 69
Rear spoiler       300 300 300
Options (change) 6,170 0 0 470 470 470
Options (change) 5,739 0 0 369 369 369
Destination 995 995 995 795 795 795
Total Price $76,715 $95,945 $126,295 $31,690 $34,180 $34,790
Total Invoice $71,416 $89,299 $117,524 $30,342 $32,728 $33,315

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Passat 2.5L SEL Premium
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $35,085
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $31,821
Model Year201820182018201320132013
ModelGLSGLSGLSPassatPassatPassat
TrimGLS450GLS550AMG GLS632.5L SEL PremiumTDI SEL PremiumV6 SEL Premium
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine362hp V6449hp V8550hp V8170hp I5140hp I4 D280hp V6
TransmissionT9T9T7T6S6S6
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)80, 8830, 14830, 14400, 9400, 9400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)275/55-19295/40-21295/40-21215/55-17235/45-18235/45-18
Total Price$76,715$95,945$126,295$31,690$34,180$34,790
Adjustments for Features-9,940-15,580-19,73000-100
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$66,775$80,365$106,565$31,690$34,180$34,690
Cost Above Minimum$0$13,590$39,790$0$2,490$3,000
Total Invoice$71,416$89,299$117,524$30,342$32,728$33,315
Adjustments for Features-9,253-14,501-18,36000-96
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$62,163$74,798$99,164$30,342$32,728$33,219
Cost Above Minimum$0$12,635$37,001$0$2,386$2,877

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Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz GLS vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year201820182018201320132013
ModelGLSGLSGLSPassatPassatPassat
TrimGLS450GLS550AMG GLS632.5L SEL PremiumTDI SEL PremiumV6 SEL Premium
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr 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$1100
AWD$1700$1700$1700   
FWD   $0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100$100$100   
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed  $850   
Cruise control$150$150 $150$150$150
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 app$25$25$25   
Remote climate control$25$25$25   
Remote start   $150$150$150
Remote start via app$75$75$75   
Remote window/roof operation$15$15$15   
Semi-automated parking system $500$500   
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual   $250$250$250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350$350   
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   
Automatic braking, low-speed  $200   
Blind spot collision prevention  $150   
Blind spot warning system$200$200$200   
Driver drowsiness monitor$150$150$150   
Forward collision warning$200$200$200   
Hill descent control$250$250$250   
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75   
Lane departure prevention  $150   
Lane departure warning$200$200$200   
Obstacle detection, front $150$150   
Obstacle detection, rear $250$250   
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0$0$0   
Rear side airbags$300$300$300   
Rearview camera$200  $200$200$200
Rollover sensor$50$50$50   
Side curtain airbags   $350$350$350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500$500$500   
Trailer sway control$25$25$25   
Cargo Management 
Aluminum roof rails$250$250$250   
Cargo cover$75$75$75   
Cargo net $40$40$40$40$40
Console with shifter   $150$150$150
Console without shifter$150$150$150   
Overhead sunglass holder   $25$25$25
Rear seat pass-through   $100$100$100
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100$100   
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175$175   
Rear air vents$100  $100$100$100
Rear air vents with automatic controls $250$250   
Rear HVAC unit $400$400   
Rear wiper$175$175$175   
Variable intermittent wipers   $75$75$75
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150$150$150   
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings   $75$75$75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25$25   
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$900
Wheel-lip moldings $75$75   
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100$100$100   
App support$0$0$0   
Apple CarPlay support$100$100$100   
Aux input   $50$50$50
In-vehicle Internet$150$150$150   
iPod integration   $100$100$100
Navigation map updates, three years$0$0$0   
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25$25   
Surround sound $250$250   
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225$225   
Traffic + travel information$25$25$25   
Traffic information   $25$25$25
USB port$25$25$25   
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100$100   
Wi-Fi hotspot$50$50$50   
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Adaptive headlights $200$200   
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75$75   
Auto-dimming headlights $200$200   
Compass$0$0$0   
Cornering lights   $50$50$50
Fog light, rear$100$100$100   
Fog lights   $125$125$125
Interior ambient lighting   $150$150$150
Interior ambient lighting, configurable$150$150$150   
LED headlights $1000$1000   
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25$25   
Power-folding mirrors$50$50$50   
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300$300   
Heated second row seats  $200   
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$150
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat   $50$50$50
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   
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, passenger seat   $100$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   
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces   $0$0$0
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$14,405$20,045$24,195$4,465$4,465$4,565
Value of Feature Adjustments$9,940$15,580$19,730$0$0$100
Value of Feature Adjustments-9,253-14,501-18,36000-96

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Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz GLS vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year20182013
ModelGLSPassat
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase121.1 in110.4 in
Length202.0 in191.6 in
Width76.1 in72.2 in
Height72.8 in58.5 in
Curb Weight5,401 lb.3,167 lb.
Fuel Capacity26.4 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.2 in38.3 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.5 in56.9 in
Row 1 Legroom40.3 in42.4 in
Row 2 Headroom40.0 in37.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room58.3 in57.0 in
Row 2 Legroom38.5 in39.1 in
Row 3 Headroom38.9 in0.0 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room50.5 in0.0 in
Row 3 Legroom35.0 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
16.0 ft315.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
49.4 ft315.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
93.8 ft315.9 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz GLS GLS450

Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Satellite radio200Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Lane departure warning200No
Blind spot warning system200No
Illuminated door sill trim plates100No
Smartphone integration0No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Interior ambient lighting, configurable150No
Apple CarPlay support100No
Android Auto support100No
Media drive15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
In-vehicle Internet150No
App support0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Total Requested109042%
Total Not Requested150058%

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