Mercedes-Benz M-Class Mercedes-Benz M-Class 2015 Volkswagen Atlas Volkswagen Atlas 2018

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Mercedes-Benz M-Class vs. Volkswagen Atlas Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Mercedes-Benz M-Class vs. Volkswagen Atlas Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $50,260

Volkswagen Atlas SEL Premium   
Difference: $16,315

Lowest Total Invoice: $48,105

Volkswagen Atlas SEL Premium   
Difference: $13,877

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20152015201520152018
ModelM-ClassM-ClassM-ClassM-ClassAtlas
TrimML250 BlueTECML350ML400ML63 AMGSEL Premium
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $49,800 $48,300 $62,900 $98,400 $48,490
Base Invoice $46,314 $44,919 $58,497 $91,512 $46,502
Class III trailer hitch 575 575 575 575  
Illuminated door sill trim plates 310 310      
Driver Assistance Package 2,800 2,800 2,800 1,950  
Premium 1 Package 4,030 4,030      
Lighting Package 1,390 1,390 1,390    
Obstacle detection, rear 970 970 970    
Heated steering wheel 225 225 225    
Cooled or ventilated front seats 570 570 570    
Leather seating surfaces 1,620 1,620      
Heated second row seats 620 620 620 620  
Around view cameras 320 320 320    
Rear air vents with automatic controls 790 790 790    
Proximity key 650 650      
Panoramic sunroof 1,090 1,090 1,090 1,090  
Running boards 670 670 670 0 695
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720 720 720    
Convenience Package       580  
Rear bumper protector         150
Class III trailer hitch 535 535 535 535  
Illuminated door sill trim plates 288 288      
Driver Assistance Package 2,604 2,604 2,744 1,814  
Premium 1 Package 3,748 3,748      
Lighting Package 1,293 1,293 1,293    
Obstacle detection, rear 902 902 902    
Heated steering wheel 209 209 209    
Cooled or ventilated front seats 530 530 530    
Leather seating surfaces 1,507 1,507      
Heated second row seats 577 577 577 577  
Around view cameras 298 298 298    
Rear air vents with automatic controls 735 735 735    
Proximity key 605 605      
Panoramic sunroof 1,014 1,014 1,014 1,014  
Running boards 623 623 623 0 560
Metallic paint (extra cost) 670 670 670    
Convenience Package       539  
Rear bumper protector         118
Options (change) 17,350 17,350 10,740 4,815 845
Options (change) 16,138 16,138 10,130 4,479 678
Destination 925 925 925 925 925
Total Price $68,075 $66,575 $74,565 $104,140 $50,260
Total Invoice $63,377 $61,982 $69,552 $96,916 $48,105

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mercedes-Benz M-Class vs. Volkswagen Atlas

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Atlas SEL Premium
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $19,270
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $16,709
Model Year20152015201520152018
ModelM-ClassM-ClassM-ClassM-ClassAtlas
TrimML250 BlueTECML350ML400ML63 AMGSEL Premium
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine200hp I4 D302hp V6329hp V6518hp V8276hp V6
TransmissionT7T7T7T7T8
DrivetrainAWDRWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 8?, 8830, 14830, 14480, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/55-18255/50-19255/50-19265/45-20255/50-20
Total Price$68,075$66,575$74,565$104,140$50,260
Adjustments for Features-1,7000-2,250-6,025-3,155
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$66,375$66,575$72,315$98,115$47,105
Cost Above Minimum$0$200$5,940$31,740$0
Total Invoice$63,377$61,982$69,552$96,916$48,105
Adjustments for Features-1,5830-2,099-5,607-3,020
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$61,794$61,982$67,453$91,309$45,085
Cost Above Minimum$0$188$5,659$29,515$0

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Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz M-Class vs. Volkswagen Atlas

Model Year20152015201520152018
ModelM-ClassM-ClassM-ClassM-ClassAtlas
TrimML250 BlueTECML350ML400ML63 AMGSEL Premium
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200$1200$1200$1200 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic    $1300
AWD$1700 $1700$1700$1700
RWD $0   
Accessories 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate    $100
Heated / cooled cup holders, front row   $75 
Heated steering wheel$100$100$100 $100
Remote start    $150
Remote window/roof operation$15$15$15$15 
Sunshades, second row   $125$125
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual    $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350$350$350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0$0$0 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200$200$200$200 
Backup collision intervention    $150
Blind spot collision prevention$150$150$150$150 
Cross-traffic collision intervention, rear    $100
Cross-traffic warning, rear    $100
Driver drowsiness monitor$150$150$150$150 
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75$75 
Lane departure prevention$150$150$150$150 
Lane departure prevention, steering-based    $200
Pedestrian detection    $50
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0$0$0$0 
Secondary collision brake assist    $25
Side curtain airbags$350$350$350$350 
Side curtain airbags, three rows    $500
Trailer sway control$25$25$25$25 
Vehicle health reports    $0
Cargo Management 
Aluminum roof rails$250$250$250$250 
Cargo area partition net$40$40$40$40 
Cargo cover$75$75$75$75 
Console with shifter    $150
Console without shifter$150$150$150$150 
Rear seat pass-through   $100 
Roof rails    $250
Trailering equipment (4 wire)    $125
Trailering equipment (7 wire)$150$150$150$150 
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100$100$100 
Interior air filter$0$0$0$0 
Rear HVAC unit    $400
Residual heat$50$50$50$50 
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)    $250
Metal accent plate, lower front fascia$0$0$0  
Metal accent plate, lower rear fascia$0$0$0  
Wheel-lip moldings    $75
Infotainment 
Android Auto support    $100
Apple CarPlay support    $100
CD player$125$125$125$125 
CD player, remote    $100
DVD-compatible player$0$0$0$0 
In-vehicle Internet$150$150$150$150 
Media drive$15$15$15$15 
Mirrorlink support    $0
Navigation map updates, three years$0$0$0$0 
Surround sound  $250$250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar    $200
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225$225$225 
Voice control for external devices$0$0$0$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75$75$75 
Chronometer   $100 
Compass$0$0$0$0 
Fog light, rear$100$100$100$100 
Fog lights    $125
Headlight washers$50$50$50$50 
Interior ambient lighting    $150
Interior ambient lighting, configurable$150$150$150$150 
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display    $250
LED headlights    $1000
Steering-linked headlights$150$150$150$150 
Xenon HID headlights$500$500$500$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding third row seats    $600
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200$200$200$200 
Leather door panel trim   $250 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150$150 $150
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats    $75
Manual recliner, second row seats    $75
Memory system, passenger seat   $150 
Metal pedals   $75 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150$150$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat   $150 
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat$50$50$50$50 
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat   $50 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat    $100
Synthetic suede steering wheel   $150 
Upholstered instrument panel  $300  
Upholstered instrument panel, leather   $1000 
Wood trim$300$300$300$300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Active stabilizer bars   $500 
Adaptive dampers - electrical   $500 
Adaptive dampers - mechanical$100$100$100  
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable   $1000 
Electronic systems calibration selector   $200$200
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100$100$100 
Total Value of Features$7,870$6,170$8,420$12,195$9,325
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,700$0$2,250$6,025$3,155
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,5830-2,099-5,607-3,020

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Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz M-Class vs. Volkswagen Atlas

Model Year20152018
ModelM-ClassAtlas
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase114.8 in117.3 in
Length189.1 in198.3 in
Width75.2 in78.3 in
Height70.7 in69.7 in
Curb Weight4,752 lb.4,337 lb.
Fuel Capacity24.6 gal.18.6 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.9 in41.3 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.5 in61.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in58.2 in
Row 1 Legroom40.3 in41.5 in
Row 2 Headroom38.5 in40.4 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room58.4 in60.8 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in58.0 in
Row 2 Legroom38.4 in37.6 in
Row 3 Headroom0.0 in38.3 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room0.0 in54.9 in
Row 3 Hip Room0.0 in45.1 in
Row 3 Legroom0.0 in33.7 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
36.2 ft320.6 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
36.255.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
71.0 ft396.8 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz M-Class ML250 BlueTEC

Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Lane departure prevention system150Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed200No
Blind spot intervention150No
Total Requested145081%
Total Not Requested35019%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
AC power outlet100Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
iPod integration100Yes
Voice control for external devices0No
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
In-vehicle Internet150No
App support0Yes
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested172584%
Total Not Requested34016%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Total Requested70078%
Total Not Requested20022%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz M-Class ML350

Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Lane departure prevention system150Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed200No
Blind spot intervention150No
Total Requested145081%
Total Not Requested35019%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
AC power outlet100Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
iPod integration100Yes
Voice control for external devices0No
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
In-vehicle Internet150No
App support0Yes
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested172584%
Total Not Requested34016%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Total Requested70078%
Total Not Requested20022%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz M-Class ML400

Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Total Requested70078%
Total Not Requested20022%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Lane departure prevention system150Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed200No
Blind spot intervention150No
Total Requested105075%
Total Not Requested35025%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz M-Class ML63 AMG

Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshades, second row125Yes
Rear seat pass-through100No
Total Requested12556%
Total Not Requested10044%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Lane departure prevention system150Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed200No
Blind spot intervention150No
Total Requested105075%
Total Not Requested35025%

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