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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: $34,510 Volkswagen Passat 2.0T | ||||||
| Difference: $21,090 | ||||||
Lowest Total Invoice: $31,871 Volkswagen Passat 2.0T | ||||||
| Difference: $19,899 | ||||||
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| Model Year | 2011 | 2011 | 2011 | 2011 | 2007 | 2007 |
| Model | M-Class | M-Class | M-Class | M-Class | Passat | Passat |
| Trim | ML350 | ML450 Hybrid | ML550 | ML63 AMG | 2.0T | 3.6 VR6 |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 4dr Wagon | 4dr Wagon |
| Base Price | $46,490 | $55,790 | $57,590 | $92,590 | $25,320 | $31,370 |
| Base Invoice | $43,236 | $51,885 | $53,559 | $86,109 | $23,513 | $29,095 |
| Premium 1 Package | 4,000 | 4,000 | 4,000 | |||
| Lighting Package | 985 | 985 | 985 | |||
| Metallic paint (extra cost) | 720 | 720 | 720 | |||
| Heated front seats | 750 | 750 | ||||
| Leather seating surfaces | 1,780 | 1,780 | 1,780 | |||
| Xenon HID headlights | 950 | 950 | ||||
| Sport Package | 5,450 | 4,030 | ||||
| Navigation system | 1,800 | 1,800 | ||||
| iPod integration | 0 | 0 | ||||
| Rear side airbags | 350 | 350 | ||||
| Premium 1 Package | 3,720 | 3,720 | 3,720 | |||
| Lighting Package | 916 | 916 | 916 | |||
| Metallic paint (extra cost) | 670 | 670 | 670 | |||
| Heated front seats | 698 | 698 | ||||
| Leather seating surfaces | 1,655 | 1,655 | 1,655 | |||
| Xenon HID headlights | 839 | 839 | ||||
| Sport Package | 4,980 | 3,681 | ||||
| Navigation system | 1,589 | 1,589 | ||||
| iPod integration | 0 | 0 | ||||
| Rear side airbags | 310 | 310 | ||||
| Options (change) | 8,235 | 8,235 | 7,485 | 0 | 8,550 | 7,130 |
| Options (change) | 7,659 | 7,659 | 6,961 | 0 | 7,718 | 6,419 |
| Destination | 875 | 875 | 875 | 875 | 640 | 640 |
| Total Price | $55,600 | $64,900 | $65,950 | $93,465 | $34,510 | $39,140 |
| Total Invoice | $51,770 | $60,419 | $61,395 | $86,984 | $31,871 | $36,154 |
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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mercedes-Benz M-Class vs. Volkswagen Passat
| Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Passat 2.0T | ||||||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $17,570 | ||||||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $16,621 | ||||||
| Model Year | 2011 | 2011 | 2011 | 2011 | 2007 | 2007 |
| Model | M-Class | M-Class | M-Class | M-Class | Passat | Passat |
| Trim | ML350 | ML450 Hybrid | ML550 | ML63 AMG | 2.0T | 3.6 VR6 |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 4dr Wagon | 4dr Wagon |
| Engine | 268hp V6 | 275hp V6 H | 382hp V8 | 503hp V8 | 200hp I4 | 280hp V6 |
| Transmission | T7 | B8 | T7 | T7 | M6 | T6 |
| Drivetrain | RWD | AWD | AWD | AWD | FWD | FWD |
| EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway) | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG |
| Audio (watts, speakers) | 80, 8 | 80, 8 | 80, 8 | 440, 12 | 80, 8 | 80, 8 |
| Tire (rear if not all the same) | 255/50-19 | 235/65-17 | 255/50-19 | 295/40-20 | 235/40-18 | 235/40-18 |
| Total Price | $55,600 | $64,900 | $65,950 | $93,465 | $34,510 | $39,140 |
| Adjustments for Features | -3,520 | -6,170 | -5,570 | -9,170 | 0 | -1,115 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Price | $52,080 | $58,730 | $60,380 | $84,295 | $34,510 | $38,025 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $6,650 | $8,300 | $32,215 | $0 | $3,515 |
| Total Invoice | $51,770 | $60,419 | $61,395 | $86,984 | $31,871 | $36,154 |
| Adjustments for Features | -3,278 | -5,744 | -5,185 | -8,534 | 0 | -1,030 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice | $48,492 | $54,675 | $56,210 | $78,450 | $31,871 | $35,124 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $6,183 | $7,718 | $29,958 | $0 | $3,253 |
Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz M-Class vs. Volkswagen Passat
| Model Year | 2011 | 2011 | 2011 | 2011 | 2007 | 2007 |
| Model | M-Class | M-Class | M-Class | M-Class | Passat | Passat |
| Trim | ML350 | ML450 Hybrid | ML550 | ML63 AMG | 2.0T | 3.6 VR6 |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 4dr Wagon | 4dr Wagon |
| Transmission and Drivetrain | ||||||
| 7-speed manually-shiftable automatic | $1200 | $1200 | $1200 | |||
| 8-speed manually-shiftable 2-mode automatic | $2000 | |||||
| 6-speed manual | $150 | |||||
| 6-speed manually-shiftable automatic | $1100 | |||||
| RWD | $0 | |||||
| AWD | $1700 | $1700 | $1700 | |||
| FWD | $0 | $0 | ||||
| Accessories | ||||||
| AC power outlet | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| Proximity key | $250 | |||||
| Remote window/roof operation | $15 | $15 | $15 | $15 | ||
| Sunshades, second row | $125 | |||||
| Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual | $250 | $250 | ||||
| Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power | $350 | $350 | $350 | $350 | ||
| Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety | ||||||
| Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | ||
| Blind spot warning system | $200 | |||||
| Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | ||
| Hill descent control | $250 | $250 | $250 | $250 | ||
| Obstacle detection, front | $150 | |||||
| Obstacle detection, rear | $250 | |||||
| Rearview camera | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | ||
| Rollover sensor | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | ||
| Tires, run-flat | $150 | |||||
| Trailer sway control | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | ||
| Cargo Management | ||||||
| Aluminum roof rails | $250 | $250 | ||||
| Cargo area partition net | $40 | $40 | $40 | $40 | ||
| Cargo area rails w/tie downs | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | ||
| Cargo net | $40 | |||||
| Console with shifter | $150 | $150 | ||||
| Console without shifter | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | ||
| Overhead sunglass holder | $25 | $25 | ||||
| Rear seat pass-through | $100 | $100 | ||||
| Roof rails | $250 | $250 | $250 | $250 | ||
| Climate Control | ||||||
| Rear air vents | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Rear air vents with automatic controls | $250 | |||||
| Residual heat | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | ||
| Exterior | ||||||
| Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | ||
| Deep-tinted rear windows | $275 | $275 | $275 | $275 | ||
| Running boards | $350 | $350 | ||||
| Wheel-lip moldings | $75 | |||||
| Infotainment | ||||||
| Aux input | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | ||
| Bluetooth cell phone link | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| CD changer, in-dash | $325 | $325 | $325 | $325 | ||
| CD player | $125 | $125 | ||||
| DVD-compatible player | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | ||
| HD radio | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | ||
| Media drive | $15 | $15 | $15 | $15 | ||
| Surround sound | $250 | |||||
| Telematics service, such as OnStar | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | ||
| Traffic information | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | ||
| Voice control for nav and audio | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors | ||||||
| Analog clock | $25 | $25 | $25 | |||
| Auto-dimming driver-side mirror | $75 | $75 | $75 | $75 | ||
| Chronometer | $100 | |||||
| Cornering lights | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | ||
| Fog light, rear | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| Headlight washers | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | ||
| Mirror tilt-down in reverse | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | ||
| Power-folding mirrors | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | ||
| Seats and Interior Trim | ||||||
| Aluminum trim | $100 | $100 | ||||
| Cooled or ventilated front seats | $300 | |||||
| Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | ||
| Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | ||
| 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 | $300 | ||
| Suspension, Wheels, and Tires | ||||||
| Adaptive dampers - electrical | $500 | |||||
| Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable | $1000 | |||||
| Sport suspension (upgrade) | $0 | $0 | $0 | |||
| Total Value of Features | $4,770 | $7,420 | $6,820 | $10,420 | $1,250 | $2,365 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | $3,520 | $6,170 | $5,570 | $9,170 | $0 | $1,115 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | -3,278 | -5,744 | -5,185 | -8,534 | 0 | -1,030 |
Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz M-Class vs. Volkswagen Passat
| Model Year | 2011 | 2007 |
| Model | M-Class | Passat |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr Wagon |
| Wheelbase | 114.7 in | 106.7 in |
| Length | 188.5 in | 188.0 in |
| Width | 75.2 in | 71.7 in |
| Height | 70.1 in | 59.7 in |
| Curb Weight | 4,706 lb. | 3,474 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 | 55.7 in |
| Row 1 Hip Room | 55.9 in | 0.0 in |
| Row 1 Legroom | 42.2 in | 41.4 in |
| Row 2 Headroom | 39.8 in | 38.6 in |
| Row 2 Shoulder Room | 59.8 in | 54.6 in |
| Row 2 Hip Room | 56.2 in | 0.0 in |
| Row 2 Legroom | 40.0 in | 37.7 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 29.4 ft3 | 35.8 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 72.4 ft3 | 61.7 ft3 |
Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz M-Class ML350
| Premium 1 Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power | 100 | No |
| Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat | 50 | No |
| Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat | 50 | No |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | 150 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | 150 | Yes |
| Memory system, driver seat | 200 | Yes |
| Satellite radio | 200 | Yes |
| Rearview camera | 200 | No |
| Power liftgate | 300 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming driver-side mirror | 75 | No |
| AC power outlet | 100 | No |
| DVD-compatible player | 0 | No |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | No |
| Power-folding mirrors | 50 | No |
| Traffic information | 25 | No |
| Mirror tilt-down in reverse | 25 | No |
| HD radio | 50 | No |
| Media drive, large | 15 | No |
| iPod integration | 100 | Yes |
| SD Card slot | 25 | No |
| Total Requested | 1700 | 66% |
| Total Not Requested | 865 | 34% |
| Lighting Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Steering-linked headlights | 150 | Yes |
| Xenon HID headlights | 500 | Yes |
| Headlight washers | 50 | No |
| Cornering lights | 50 | No |
| Total Requested | 650 | 87% |
| Total Not Requested | 100 | 13% |
Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz M-Class ML450 Hybrid
| Premium 1 Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power | 100 | No |
| Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat | 50 | No |
| Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat | 50 | No |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | 150 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | 150 | Yes |
| Memory system, driver seat | 200 | Yes |
| Satellite radio | 200 | Yes |
| Rearview camera | 200 | No |
| Power liftgate | 300 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming driver-side mirror | 75 | No |
| AC power outlet | 100 | No |
| DVD-compatible player | 0 | No |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | No |
| Power-folding mirrors | 50 | No |
| Traffic information | 25 | No |
| Mirror tilt-down in reverse | 25 | No |
| HD radio | 50 | No |
| Media drive, large | 15 | No |
| iPod integration | 100 | Yes |
| SD Card slot | 25 | No |
| Total Requested | 1700 | 66% |
| Total Not Requested | 865 | 34% |
| Lighting Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Steering-linked headlights | 150 | Yes |
| Xenon HID headlights | 500 | Yes |
| Headlight washers | 50 | No |
| Cornering lights | 50 | No |
| Total Requested | 650 | 87% |
| Total Not Requested | 100 | 13% |
Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz M-Class ML550
| Premium 1 Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power | 100 | No |
| Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat | 50 | No |
| Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat | 50 | No |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | 150 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | 150 | Yes |
| Memory system, driver seat | 200 | Yes |
| Satellite radio | 200 | Yes |
| Rearview camera | 200 | No |
| Power liftgate | 300 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming driver-side mirror | 75 | No |
| AC power outlet | 100 | No |
| DVD-compatible player | 0 | No |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | No |
| Power-folding mirrors | 50 | No |
| Traffic information | 25 | No |
| Mirror tilt-down in reverse | 25 | No |
| HD radio | 50 | No |
| Media drive, large | 15 | No |
| iPod integration | 100 | Yes |
| SD Card slot | 25 | No |
| Total Requested | 1700 | 66% |
| Total Not Requested | 865 | 34% |
| Lighting Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Steering-linked headlights | 150 | Yes |
| Xenon HID headlights | 500 | Yes |
| Headlight washers | 50 | No |
| Cornering lights | 50 | No |
| Total Requested | 650 | 87% |
| Total Not Requested | 100 | 13% |
Option Package Details
Volkswagen Passat 2.0T
| Xenon HID headlights | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Xenon HID headlights | 500 | Yes |
| Steering-linked headlights | 150 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 650 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
| Navigation system | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| CD changer, remote | 200 | No |
| Total Requested | 600 | 75% |
| Total Not Requested | 200 | 25% |
| Sport Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Aluminum trim | 100 | No |
| Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls | 100 | Yes |
| Sport suspension (upgrade) | 250 | Yes |
| Upgraded leather upholstery | 0 | No |
| Front sport buckets | 100 | Yes |
| 235/40WR18 tires | 400 | No |
| Audio controls on steering wheel | 125 | Yes |
| Dual-zone climate control | 125 | Yes |
| Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat | 100 | Yes |
| Perimeter approach lighting | 25 | No |
| Power height adjuster, driver seat | 50 | Yes |
| Power tilt adjuster, driver seat | 100 | Yes |
| Power recliner, passenger seat | 100 | Yes |
| Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat | 100 | Yes |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | 100 | Yes |
| Universal garage door opener | 100 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | 150 | Yes |
| Rain-sensing wipers | 100 | Yes |
| Automatic headlights | 125 | Yes |
| Fog lights | 125 | Yes |
| Memory system, driver seat | 200 | Yes |
| Wood trim | 300 | No |
| Leather-wrapped steering wheel | 150 | Yes |
| Leather seating surfaces | 900 | Yes |
| Power height adjuster, passenger seat | 50 | Yes |
| Automatic climate control, front | 200 | Yes |
| Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat | 100 | Yes |
| Satellite radio | 200 | Yes |
| Heated windshield washer nozzles | 15 | Yes |
| Heated front seats | 200 | Yes |
| Sunroof | 900 | Yes |
| CD changer, in-dash | 200 | No |
| Total Requested | 4765 | 82% |
| Total Not Requested | 1025 | 18% |
Option Package Details
Volkswagen Passat 3.6 VR6
| Xenon HID headlights | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Xenon HID headlights | 500 | Yes |
| Steering-linked headlights | 150 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 650 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
| Navigation system | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| CD changer, remote | -125 | No |
| Total Requested | 600 | 126% |
| Total Not Requested | -125 | -26% |
| Sport Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Sunshades, second row | 125 | No |
| Cargo net | 40 | No |
| Aluminum trim | 100 | No |
| Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls | 100 | Yes |
| Sport suspension (upgrade) | 250 | Yes |
| Upgraded leather upholstery | 0 | No |
| Front sport buckets | 100 | Yes |
| 235/40WR18 tires | 400 | No |
| Audio controls on steering wheel | 125 | Yes |
| Dual-zone climate control | 125 | Yes |
| Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat | 100 | Yes |
| Perimeter approach lighting | 25 | No |
| Power height adjuster, driver seat | 50 | Yes |
| Power tilt adjuster, driver seat | 100 | Yes |
| Power recliner, passenger seat | 100 | Yes |
| Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat | 100 | Yes |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | 100 | Yes |
| Universal garage door opener | 100 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | 150 | Yes |
| Rain-sensing wipers | 100 | Yes |
| Automatic headlights | 125 | Yes |
| Fog lights | 125 | Yes |
| Memory system, driver seat | 200 | Yes |
| Wood trim | 300 | No |
| Leather-wrapped steering wheel | 150 | Yes |
| Leather seating surfaces | 900 | Yes |
| Power height adjuster, passenger seat | 50 | Yes |
| Automatic climate control, front | 200 | Yes |
| Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat | 100 | Yes |
| Heated windshield washer nozzles | 15 | Yes |
| Heated front seats | 200 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 3665 | 79% |
| Total Not Requested | 990 | 21% |
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