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

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

Lowest Total Price: $32,240

Volkswagen Passat 1.8T SEL Premium   
Difference: $20,115

Lowest Total Invoice: $30,930

Volkswagen Passat 1.8T SEL Premium   
Difference: $17,814

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200720072007201420142014
ModelM-ClassM-ClassM-ClassPassatPassatPassat
TrimML350 / ML320ML500ML63 AMG1.8T SEL PremiumTDI SEL PremiumV6 SEL Premium
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $42,680 $49,200 $85,500 $31,295 $33,395 $34,265
Base Invoice $39,692 $45,756 $79,515 $30,011 $32,026 $32,860
Premium II Package 5,800 5,800        
Leather seating surfaces 1,540 1,540        
Heated front seats 700          
Cargo mat 160 160 160 125 125 125
Metallic paint (extra cost) 700 700        
Proximity key   1,100 1,100      
Premium II Package 5,394 5,394        
Leather seating surfaces 1,432 1,432        
Heated front seats 651          
Cargo mat 149 149 149 99 99 99
Metallic paint (extra cost) 651 651        
Proximity key   1,023 1,023      
Options (change) 8,900 9,300 1,260 125 125 125
Options (change) 8,277 8,649 1,172 99 99 99
Destination 775 775 775 820 820 820
Total Price $52,355 $59,275 $87,535 $32,240 $34,340 $35,210
Total Invoice $48,744 $55,180 $81,462 $30,930 $32,945 $33,779

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Passat 1.8T SEL Premium
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $16,755
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $14,686
Model Year200720072007201420142014
ModelM-ClassM-ClassM-ClassPassatPassatPassat
TrimML350 / ML320ML500ML63 AMG1.8T SEL PremiumTDI SEL PremiumV6 SEL Premium
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine268hp V6302hp V8503hp V8170hp I4140hp I4 D280hp V6
TransmissionT7T7T7T6S6S6
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)440, 12440, 12440, 12400, 9400, 9400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/65-17255/55-18295/40-20235/45-18235/45-18235/45-18
Total Price$52,355$59,275$87,535$32,240$34,340$35,210
Adjustments for Features-3,360-3,610-7,00000-100
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$48,995$55,665$80,535$32,240$34,340$35,110
Cost Above Minimum$0$6,670$31,540$0$2,100$2,870
Total Invoice$48,744$55,180$81,462$30,930$32,945$33,779
Adjustments for Features-3,128-3,361-6,51400-96
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$45,616$51,819$74,948$30,930$32,945$33,683
Cost Above Minimum$0$6,203$29,332$0$2,015$2,753

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

Model Year200720072007201420142014
ModelM-ClassM-ClassM-ClassPassatPassatPassat
TrimML350 / ML320ML500ML63 AMG1.8T SEL PremiumTDI SEL PremiumV6 SEL Premium
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200$1200$1200   
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1100  
6-speed automated manual    $1100$1100
AWD$1700$1700$1700   
FWD   $0$0$0
Accessories 
Power liftgate$350$350$350   
Proximity key $250$250$250$250$250
Remote app   $25$25$25
Remote start   $150$150$150
Remote window/roof operation$15$15$15   
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   
Hill descent control$250$250$250   
Rear side airbags$300$300$300   
Rollover sensor$50$50$50   
Cargo Management 
Cargo area partition net  $40   
Cargo area rails w/tie downs  $50   
Cargo cover$75$75$75   
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
Roof rails$250$250$250   
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles   $15$15$15
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175$175   
Rear air vents$100$100 $100$100$100
Rear air vents with automatic controls  $250   
Rear wiper$175$175$175   
Residual heat$50$50$50   
Variable intermittent wipers   $75$75$75
Exterior 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275$275   
Running boards  $350   
Wheel-lip moldings  $75   
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming   $25$25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link   $100$100$100
CD changer, remote  $200   
DVD-compatible player   $0$0$0
HD radio   $50$50$50
iPod integration   $100$100$100
Media drive   $15$15$15
MP3-compatible player  $50$50$50$50
Rear seat audio controls  $25   
Surround sound$250$250$250   
Traffic + travel information   $25$25$25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75$75   
Cornering lights   $50$50$50
Fog light, rear$100$100$100   
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25$25   
Power-folding mirrors$50$50$50   
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats  $300   
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50$50    
Memory system, passenger seat$150$150$150   
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $150   
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $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$100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat   $100$100$100
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat  $100   
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat  $100   
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat  $100   
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat  $100   
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces  $0   
Synthetic suede inserts in seating surfaces   $450$450$450
Wood trim$300$300$300   
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical  $500   
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable  $1000   
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0   
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100$100  $100
Total Value of Features$6,665$6,915$10,305$3,305$3,305$3,405
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,360$3,610$7,000$0$0$100
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,128-3,361-6,51400-96

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

Model Year20072014
ModelM-ClassPassat
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase114.7 in110.4 in
Length188.5 in191.6 in
Width75.2 in72.2 in
Height69.8 in58.5 in
Curb Weight4,706 lb.3,167 lb.
Fuel Capacity25.1 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.9 in38.3 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room59.9 in56.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.0 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.2 in42.4 in
Row 2 Headroom39.8 in37.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room59.8 in57.0 in
Row 2 Legroom40.0 in39.1 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
29.4 ft315.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
72.4 ft315.9 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz M-Class ML350 / ML320

Premium II Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat50No
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Rearview camera200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Sunroof900Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Satellite radio200Yes
Power liftgate300No
Surround sound250No
Harman/Kardon, 440W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested225060%
Total Not Requested150040%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz M-Class ML500

Premium II Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat50No
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Rearview camera200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Sunroof900Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Power liftgate300No
Surround sound250No
Harman/Kardon, 440W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested210060%
Total Not Requested140040%

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