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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: $25,605

Lowest Total Invoice: $31,203

Volkswagen Passat 2.0T SEL Premium   
Difference: $22,897

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20102010201020182018
ModelM-ClassM-ClassM-ClassPassatPassat
TrimML350ML550ML63 AMG2.0T SEL PremiumV6 SEL Premium
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $45,700 $56,750 $91,050 $31,650 $34,650
Base Invoice $42,501 $52,778 $84,676 $30,353 $33,230
Premium 2 Package 5,950 5,950      
Obstacle detection, rear 790 790      
Leather seating surfaces 1,750 1,750      
Lighting Package 970 970      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720 720      
Heated front seats 740        
Heated second row seats 610 610 610    
Premium 2 Package 5,534 5,534      
Obstacle detection, rear 735 735      
Leather seating surfaces 1,628 1,628      
Lighting Package 902 902      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 670 670      
Heated front seats 688        
Heated second row seats 567 567 567    
Options (change) 11,530 10,790 610 0 0
Options (change) 10,724 10,036 567 0 0
Destination 875 875 875 850 850
Total Price $58,105 $68,415 $92,535 $32,500 $35,500
Total Invoice $54,100 $63,689 $86,118 $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: $24,970
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $22,306
Model Year20102010201020182018
ModelM-ClassM-ClassM-ClassPassatPassat
TrimML350ML550ML63 AMG2.0T SEL PremiumV6 SEL Premium
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine268hp V6382hp V8503hp V8174hp I4280hp V6
TransmissionT7T7T7T6S6
DrivetrainRWDAWDAWDFWDFWD
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)255/50-19255/50-19295/40-20235/45-18235/45-18
Total Price$58,105$68,415$92,535$32,500$35,500
Adjustments for Features-635-2,685-5,3600-150
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$57,470$65,730$87,175$32,500$35,350
Cost Above Minimum$0$8,260$29,705$0$2,850
Total Invoice$54,100$63,689$86,118$31,203$34,080
Adjustments for Features-591-2,500-4,9880-144
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$53,509$61,189$81,130$31,203$33,936
Cost Above Minimum$0$7,680$27,621$0$2,733

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

Model Year20102010201020182018
ModelM-ClassM-ClassM-ClassPassatPassat
TrimML350ML550ML63 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
RWD$0    
AWD $1700$1700  
FWD   $0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100$100$100  
Adaptive cruise control   $600$600
Cruise control$150$150$150  
Hands-free trunk or liftgate   $100$100
Power liftgate$350$350$350  
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
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system$0$0$0  
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
Trailer sway control$25$25$25  
Vehicle health reports   $0$0
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
Console without shifter$150$150$150  
Overhead sunglass holder   $25$25
Rear seat pass-through   $100$100
Roof rails$250    
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100$100  
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  
Rear bumper protector$40$40$40  
Running boards $350$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
CD changer, in-dash$325$325$325  
CD player   $125$125
DVD-compatible player$0$0$0  
iPod integration$100$100$100  
Media drive$15$15$15  
Mirrorlink support   $0$0
SMS text-to-speech reader   $25$25
Surround sound$250$250$250  
Traffic + travel information   $25$25
Traffic information$25$25$25  
USB port   $25$25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25$25 $25$25
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75$75  
Chronometer  $100  
Compass$0$0$0  
Cornering lights$50$50$50  
Fog light, rear$100$100$100  
Headlight washers$50$50$50  
Interior ambient lighting$150$150 $150$150
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  
Leather door panel trim  $250  
Metal pedals  $75$75$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, driver seat   $100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat   $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  
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$6,885$8,935$11,610$6,250$6,400
Value of Feature Adjustments$635$2,685$5,360$0$150
Value of Feature Adjustments-591-2,500-4,9880-144

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

Model Year20102018
ModelM-ClassPassat
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase114.7 in110.4 in
Length188.5 in191.6 in
Width75.2 in72.2 in
Height70.1 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 Room55.9 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 Hip Room56.2 in0.0 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

Premium 2 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250No
Proximity key250Yes
Harman/Kardon, 440W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Power liftgate300No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
AC power outlet100No
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
HD radio50Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat50No
Media drive, large15No
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
iPod integration100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
SD Card slot25Yes
Total Requested195057%
Total Not Requested146543%
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 ML550

Premium 2 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250No
Proximity key250Yes
Harman/Kardon, 440W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Power liftgate300No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
AC power outlet100No
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
HD radio50Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat50No
Media drive, large15No
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
iPod integration100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
SD Card slot25Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Total Requested195057%
Total Not Requested146543%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Cornering lights50No
Total Requested50067%
Total Not Requested25033%

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