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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: $32,500

Volkswagen Passat 2.0T SEL Premium   
Difference: $26,895

Lowest Total Invoice: $31,203

Volkswagen Passat 2.0T SEL Premium   
Difference: $24,089

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20072007200720182018
ModelM-ClassM-ClassM-ClassPassatPassat
TrimML350 / ML320ML500ML63 AMG2.0T SEL PremiumV6 SEL Premium
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $42,680 $49,200 $85,500 $31,650 $34,650
Base Invoice $39,692 $45,756 $79,515 $30,353 $33,230
Premium II Package 5,800 5,800      
Heating Package 1,360 800      
Obstacle detection, rear 760 760 760    
Multicontour Seats 790 790      
Lighting Package 900 900 900    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 700 700      
Adaptive cruise control 3,150 3,150 3,150    
Voice control for nav and audio 500 500 500    
CD changer, remote 440 440      
Leather seating surfaces 1,540 1,540      
Proximity key   1,100 1,100    
Heated second row seats     700    
Premium II Package 5,394 5,394      
Heating Package 1,265 744      
Obstacle detection, rear 707 707 707    
Multicontour Seats 735 735      
Lighting Package 837 837 837    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 651 651      
Adaptive cruise control 2,930 2,930 2,930    
Voice control for nav and audio 465 465 465    
CD changer, remote 409 409      
Leather seating surfaces 1,432 1,432      
Proximity key   1,023 1,023    
Heated second row seats     651    
Options (change) 15,940 16,480 7,110 0 0
Options (change) 14,825 15,327 6,613 0 0
Destination 775 775 775 850 850
Total Price $59,395 $66,455 $93,385 $32,500 $35,500
Total Invoice $55,292 $61,858 $86,903 $31,203 $34,080

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Passat 2.0T SEL Premium
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $24,270
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $21,645
Model Year20072007200720182018
ModelM-ClassM-ClassM-ClassPassatPassat
TrimML350 / ML320ML500ML63 AMG2.0T SEL PremiumV6 SEL Premium
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine268hp V6302hp V8503hp V8174hp I4280hp V6
TransmissionT7T7T7T6S6
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)440, 12440, 12440, 12400, 9400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/65-17255/55-18295/40-20235/45-18235/45-18
Total Price$59,395$66,455$93,385$32,500$35,500
Adjustments for Features-2,625-2,875-5,2650-150
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$56,770$63,580$88,120$32,500$35,350
Cost Above Minimum$0$6,810$31,350$0$2,850
Total Invoice$55,292$61,858$86,903$31,203$34,080
Adjustments for Features-2,444-2,676-4,9000-144
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$52,848$59,182$82,003$31,203$33,936
Cost Above Minimum$0$6,334$29,155$0$2,733

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

Model Year20072007200720182018
ModelM-ClassM-ClassM-ClassPassatPassat
TrimML350 / ML320ML500ML63 AMG2.0T SEL PremiumV6 SEL Premium
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200$1200$1200  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1100 
6-speed automated manual    $1100
AWD$1700$1700$1700  
FWD   $0$0
Accessories 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate   $100$100
Heated steering wheel$100$100   
Power liftgate$350$350$350  
Proximity key $250$250$250$250
Remote app   $25$25
Remote start   $150$150
Remote window/roof operation$15$15$15  
Semi-automated parking system   $500$500
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  
Automatic braking, low-speed   $200$200
Blind spot warning system   $200$200
Cross-traffic collision intervention, rear   $100$100
Cross-traffic warning, rear   $100$100
Forward collision warning   $200$200
Hill descent control$250$250$250  
Lane departure prevention, steering-based   $200$200
Lane departure warning   $200$200
Rear side airbags$300$300$300  
Rollover sensor$50$50$50  
Secondary collision brake assist   $25$25
Vehicle health reports   $0$0
Cargo Management 
Cargo area partition net  $40  
Cargo area rails w/tie downs  $50  
Cargo cover$75$75$75  
Console with shifter   $150$150
Console without shifter$150$150$150  
Overhead sunglass holder   $25$25
Rear seat pass-through   $100$100
Roof rails$250$250$250  
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles   $15$15
Rear air vents$100$100 $100$100
Rear air vents with automatic controls  $250  
Rear wiper$175$175$175  
Residual heat$50$50$50  
Exterior 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275$275  
Running boards  $350  
Wheel-lip moldings  $75  
Infotainment 
Android Auto support   $100$100
App support   $0$0
Apple CarPlay support   $100$100
Bluetooth audio streaming   $25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link   $100$100
CD changer, remote$200$200$200  
HD radio   $50$50
Mirrorlink support   $0$0
Rear seat audio controls  $25  
SMS text-to-speech reader   $25$25
Surround sound$250$250$250  
Traffic + travel information   $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  
Headlight washers$50$50$50  
LED headlights   $1000$1000
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25$25  
Power-folding mirrors$50$50$50 $50
Steering-linked fog lights   $50$50
Steering-linked headlights$150$150$150  
Xenon HID headlights$500$500$500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats  $300  
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, driver seat   $100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat   $100$100
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat$100$100$100  
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat$100$100$100  
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100  
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100  
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces  $0  
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$8,290$8,540$10,930$5,665$5,815
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,625$2,875$5,265$0$150
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,444-2,676-4,9000-144

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

Model Year20072018
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.3,275 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 mirrors50Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Sunroof900Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Power liftgate300No
Surround sound250No
Harman/Kardon, 440W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested240064%
Total Not Requested135036%
Heating Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Total Requested40080%
Total Not Requested10020%
Multicontour Seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat100No
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, driver100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100No
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested10013%
Total Not Requested65087%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Cornering lights50No
Total Requested50067%
Total Not Requested25033%

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 mirrors50Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Sunroof900Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Power liftgate300No
Surround sound250No
Harman/Kardon, 440W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested215061%
Total Not Requested135039%
Heating Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Total Requested20067%
Total Not Requested10033%
Multicontour Seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat100No
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, driver100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100No
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested10013%
Total Not Requested65087%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Cornering lights50No
Total Requested50067%
Total Not Requested25033%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz M-Class ML63 AMG

Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Cornering lights50No
Total Requested50067%
Total Not Requested25033%

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