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Mercedes-Benz M-Class vs. Volkswagen Passat Price Comparison (MSRP)The sticker prices, before adjusting for remaining feature differences. Usually these are the numbers you will see on the window stickers.
Models in short supply often sell at or even above these prices.
Models in short supply often sell at or even above these prices.
Mercedes-Benz M-Class vs. Volkswagen Passat Invoice Comparison
Lowest Total Price: $31,220 Volkswagen Passat 2.5L SEL Premium | ||||||
| Difference: $24,515 | ||||||
Lowest Total Invoice: $29,973 Volkswagen Passat 2.5L SEL Premium | ||||||
| Difference: $21,923 | ||||||
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| Model Year | 2010 | 2010 | 2010 | 2013 | 2013 | 2013 |
| Model | M-Class | M-Class | M-Class | Passat | Passat | Passat |
| Trim | ML350 | ML550 | ML63 AMG | 2.5L SEL Premium | TDI SEL Premium | V6 SEL Premium |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Base Price | $45,700 | $56,750 | $91,050 | $30,425 | $32,915 | $33,525 |
| Base Invoice | $42,501 | $52,778 | $84,676 | $29,178 | $31,564 | $32,151 |
| Leather seating surfaces | 1,750 | 1,750 | ||||
| Premium 2 Package | 5,950 | 5,950 | ||||
| Metallic paint (extra cost) | 720 | 720 | ||||
| Heated front seats | 740 | |||||
| Leather seating surfaces | 1,628 | 1,628 | ||||
| Premium 2 Package | 5,534 | 5,534 | ||||
| Metallic paint (extra cost) | 670 | 670 | ||||
| Heated front seats | 688 | |||||
| Options (change) | 9,160 | 8,420 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Options (change) | 8,520 | 7,832 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Destination | 875 | 875 | 875 | 795 | 795 | 795 |
| Total Price | $55,735 | $66,045 | $91,925 | $31,220 | $33,710 | $34,320 |
| Total Invoice | $51,896 | $61,485 | $85,551 | $29,973 | $32,359 | $32,946 |
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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: $20,645 | ||||||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $18,320 | ||||||
| Model Year | 2010 | 2010 | 2010 | 2013 | 2013 | 2013 |
| Model | M-Class | M-Class | M-Class | Passat | Passat | Passat |
| Trim | ML350 | ML550 | ML63 AMG | 2.5L SEL Premium | TDI SEL Premium | V6 SEL Premium |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Engine | 268hp V6 | 382hp V8 | 503hp V8 | 170hp I5 | 140hp I4 D | 280hp V6 |
| Transmission | T7 | T7 | T7 | T6 | S6 | S6 |
| Drivetrain | RWD | AWD | AWD | FWD | FWD | FWD |
| EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway) | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG |
| Audio (watts, speakers) | 440, 12 | 440, 12 | 440, 12 | 400, 9 | 400, 9 | 400, 9 |
| Tire (rear if not all the same) | 255/50-19 | 255/50-19 | 295/40-20 | 215/55-17 | 235/45-18 | 235/45-18 |
| Total Price | $55,735 | $66,045 | $91,925 | $31,220 | $33,710 | $34,320 |
| Adjustments for Features | -3,870 | -5,920 | -9,745 | 0 | 0 | -100 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Price | $51,865 | $60,125 | $82,180 | $31,220 | $33,710 | $34,220 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $8,260 | $30,315 | $0 | $2,490 | $3,000 |
| Total Invoice | $51,896 | $61,485 | $85,551 | $29,973 | $32,359 | $32,946 |
| Adjustments for Features | -3,603 | -5,511 | -9,069 | 0 | 0 | -96 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice | $48,293 | $55,974 | $76,482 | $29,973 | $32,359 | $32,850 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $7,681 | $28,189 | $0 | $2,386 | $2,877 |
Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz M-Class vs. Volkswagen Passat
| Model Year | 2010 | 2010 | 2010 | 2013 | 2013 | 2013 |
| Model | M-Class | M-Class | M-Class | Passat | Passat | Passat |
| Trim | ML350 | ML550 | ML63 AMG | 2.5L SEL Premium | TDI SEL Premium | V6 SEL Premium |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Transmission and Drivetrain | ||||||
| 7-speed manually-shiftable automatic | $1200 | $1200 | $1200 | |||
| 6-speed manually-shiftable automatic | $1100 | |||||
| 6-speed automated manual | $1100 | $1100 | ||||
| RWD | $0 | |||||
| AWD | $1700 | $1700 | ||||
| FWD | $0 | $0 | $0 | |||
| Accessories | ||||||
| AC power outlet | $100 | $100 | $100 | |||
| Power liftgate | $350 | $350 | $350 | |||
| 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 | |||
| Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system | $0 | $0 | $0 | |||
| Hill descent control | $250 | $250 | $250 | |||
| Obstacle detection, front | $150 | |||||
| Obstacle detection, rear | $250 | |||||
| Rear side airbags | $300 | $300 | $300 | |||
| Rollover sensor | $50 | $50 | $50 | |||
| Trailer sway control | $25 | $25 | $25 | |||
| Cargo Management | ||||||
| Aluminum roof rails | $250 | $250 | ||||
| Cargo area partition net | $40 | $40 | $40 | |||
| Cargo area rails w/tie downs | $50 | $50 | $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 | |||||
| Climate Control | ||||||
| Automatic air recirculation | $100 | $100 | $100 | |||
| 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 | ||||||
| Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) | $25 | $25 | $25 | |||
| Deep-tinted rear windows | $275 | $275 | $275 | |||
| Rear bumper protector | $40 | $40 | $40 | |||
| Running boards | $350 | $350 | ||||
| Wheel-lip moldings | $75 | |||||
| Infotainment | ||||||
| Bluetooth audio streaming | $25 | $25 | $25 | |||
| CD changer, in-dash | $325 | $325 | $325 | |||
| CD player | $125 | $125 | $125 | |||
| Surround sound | $250 | $250 | $250 | |||
| Telematics service, such as OnStar | $200 | $200 | $200 | |||
| Voice control for nav and audio | $100 | $100 | $100 | |||
| Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors | ||||||
| Analog clock | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | |
| Auto-dimming driver-side mirror | $75 | $75 | $75 | |||
| Chronometer | $100 | |||||
| Compass | $0 | $0 | $0 | |||
| Cornering lights | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | ||
| Fog light, rear | $100 | $100 | $100 | |||
| Headlight washers | $50 | |||||
| Interior ambient lighting | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | |
| Mirror tilt-down in reverse | $25 | $25 | $25 | |||
| Power-folding mirrors | $50 | $50 | $50 | |||
| Steering-linked headlights | $150 | |||||
| Xenon HID headlights | $500 | |||||
| Seats and Interior Trim | ||||||
| Cooled or ventilated front seats | $300 | |||||
| Door sill trim plates | $100 | $100 | $100 | |||
| Leather door panel trim | $250 | |||||
| Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat | $50 | $50 | $50 | |||
| Metal pedals | $75 | |||||
| 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 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 | $0 | $0 | $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 | $6,345 | $8,395 | $12,220 | $2,475 | $2,475 | $2,575 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | $3,870 | $5,920 | $9,745 | $0 | $0 | $100 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | -3,603 | -5,511 | -9,069 | 0 | 0 | -96 |
Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz M-Class vs. Volkswagen Passat
| Model Year | 2010 | 2013 |
| Model | M-Class | Passat |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr Sedan |
| Wheelbase | 114.7 in | 110.4 in |
| Length | 188.5 in | 191.6 in |
| Width | 75.2 in | 72.2 in |
| Height | 70.1 in | 58.5 in |
| Curb Weight | 4,706 lb. | 3,167 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 25.1 gal. | 18.5 gal. |
| Row 1 Headroom | 39.9 in | 38.3 in |
| Row 1 Shoulder Room | 59.9 in | 56.9 in |
| Row 1 Hip Room | 55.9 in | 0.0 in |
| Row 1 Legroom | 42.2 in | 42.4 in |
| Row 2 Headroom | 39.8 in | 37.8 in |
| Row 2 Shoulder Room | 59.8 in | 57.0 in |
| Row 2 Hip Room | 56.2 in | 0.0 in |
| Row 2 Legroom | 40.0 in | 39.1 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 29.4 ft3 | 15.9 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 72.4 ft3 | 15.9 ft3 |
Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz M-Class ML350
| Premium 2 Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Surround sound | 250 | No |
| Proximity key | 250 | Yes |
| Harman/Kardon, 440W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer) | 350 | No |
| Satellite radio | 200 | Yes |
| Rearview camera | 200 | Yes |
| Power liftgate | 300 | No |
| Auto-dimming driver-side mirror | 75 | No |
| AC power outlet | 100 | No |
| DVD-compatible player | 0 | Yes |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | No |
| Power-folding mirrors | 50 | No |
| Traffic information | 25 | Yes |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| Mirror tilt-down in reverse | 25 | No |
| Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power | 100 | No |
| HD radio | 50 | Yes |
| Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat | 50 | No |
| Media drive, large | 15 | Yes |
| Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat | 50 | No |
| iPod integration | 100 | Yes |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | 150 | No |
| SD Card slot | 25 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | 150 | Yes |
| Memory system, driver seat | 200 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 1815 | 53% |
| Total Not Requested | 1600 | 47% |
Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz M-Class ML550
| Premium 2 Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Surround sound | 250 | No |
| Proximity key | 250 | Yes |
| Harman/Kardon, 440W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer) | 350 | No |
| Satellite radio | 200 | Yes |
| Rearview camera | 200 | Yes |
| Power liftgate | 300 | No |
| Auto-dimming driver-side mirror | 75 | No |
| AC power outlet | 100 | No |
| DVD-compatible player | 0 | Yes |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | No |
| Power-folding mirrors | 50 | No |
| Traffic information | 25 | Yes |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| Mirror tilt-down in reverse | 25 | No |
| Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power | 100 | No |
| HD radio | 50 | Yes |
| Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat | 50 | No |
| Media drive, large | 15 | Yes |
| Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat | 50 | No |
| iPod integration | 100 | Yes |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | 150 | No |
| SD Card slot | 25 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | 150 | Yes |
| Memory system, driver seat | 200 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 1815 | 53% |
| Total Not Requested | 1600 | 47% |
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