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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: $30,790

Volkswagen Passat 2.5L SEL Premium   
Difference: $59,240

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,539

Volkswagen Passat 2.5L SEL Premium   
Difference: $54,250

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2008201220122012
ModelM-ClassPassatPassatPassat
TrimML63 AMG2.5L SEL PremiumTDI SEL PremiumV6 SEL Premium
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $87,000 $29,895 $32,195 $32,950
Base Invoice $80,910 $28,670 $30,876 $31,600
Cargo mat 160 125 125 125
iPod integration 375      
Voice control for nav and audio 510      
Proximity key 1,110      
Cargo mat 149 99 99 99
iPod integration 349      
Voice control for nav and audio 474      
Proximity key 1,032      
Options (change) 2,155 125 125 125
Options (change) 2,004 99 99 99
Destination 875 770 770 770
Total Price $90,030 $30,790 $33,090 $33,845
Total Invoice $83,789 $29,539 $31,745 $32,469

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Passat 2.5L SEL Premium
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $49,735
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $45,404
Model Year2008201220122012
ModelM-ClassPassatPassatPassat
TrimML63 AMG2.5L SEL PremiumTDI SEL PremiumV6 SEL Premium
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine503hp V8170hp I5140hp I4 D280hp V6
TransmissionT7T6S6S6
DrivetrainAWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)440, 12400, 9400, 9400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)295/40-20215/55-17235/45-18235/45-18
Total Price$90,030$30,790$33,090$33,845
Adjustments for Features-9,50500-100
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$80,525$30,790$33,090$33,745
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,300$2,955
Total Invoice$83,789$29,539$31,745$32,469
Adjustments for Features-8,84600-96
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$74,943$29,539$31,745$32,373
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,206$2,834

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

Model Year2008201220122012
ModelM-ClassPassatPassatPassat
TrimML63 AMG2.5L SEL PremiumTDI SEL PremiumV6 SEL Premium
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200   
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100  
6-speed automated manual  $1100$1100
AWD$1700   
FWD $0$0$0
Accessories 
Power liftgate$350   
Remote start $150$150$150
Remote window/roof operation$15   
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250$250$250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350   
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0   
Hill descent control$250   
Rear side airbags$300   
Rearview camera$200   
Rollover sensor$50   
Trailer sway control$25   
Cargo Management 
Cargo area partition net$40   
Cargo area rails w/tie downs$50   
Cargo cover$75   
Console with shifter $150$150$150
Console without shifter$150   
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25$25
Rear seat pass-through $100$100$100
Roof rails$250   
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100   
Rain-sensing wipers$175   
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250   
Rear wiper$175   
Residual heat$50   
Variable intermittent wipers $75$75$75
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25   
Deep-tinted rear windows$275   
Rear bumper protector$40   
Running boards$350   
Wheel-lip moldings$75   
Infotainment 
Aux input $50$50$50
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25$25
CD changer, remote$200   
DVD-compatible player $0$0$0
HD radio $50$50$50
Media drive $15$15$15
Rear seat audio controls$25   
SD Card slot $25$25$25
Surround sound$250   
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200   
Traffic information $25$25$25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock $25$25$25
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75   
Chronometer$100   
Fog light, rear$100   
Headlight washers$50   
Interior ambient lighting $150$150$150
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25   
Power-folding mirrors$50   
Steering-linked headlights$150   
Xenon HID headlights$500   
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300   
Door sill trim plates$100   
Leather door panel trim$250   
Memory system, passenger seat$150   
Metal pedals$75   
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150   
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150   
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat$50   
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat$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   
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100   
Wood trim$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
Total Value of Features$11,920$2,415$2,415$2,515
Value of Feature Adjustments$9,505$0$0$100
Value of Feature Adjustments-8,84600-96

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

Model Year20082012
ModelM-ClassPassat
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase114.7 in110.4 in
Length188.5 in191.6 in
Width75.2 in72.2 in
Height71.5 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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