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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: $32,875 Volkswagen Passat 2.0T SEL Premium | |||||
| Difference: $30,530 | |||||
Lowest Total Invoice: $31,503 Volkswagen Passat 2.0T SEL Premium | |||||
| Difference: $27,527 | |||||
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| Model Year | 2012 | 2012 | 2012 | 2018 | 2018 |
| Model | M-Class | M-Class | M-Class | Passat | Passat |
| Trim | ML350 | ML550 | ML63 AMG | 2.0T SEL Premium | V6 SEL Premium |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Base Price | $48,990 | $57,590 | $94,990 | $31,650 | $34,650 |
| Base Invoice | $45,561 | $53,559 | $88,341 | $30,353 | $33,230 |
| Driver Assistance Package | 2,950 | 2,950 | 2,100 | ||
| Obstacle detection, rear | 970 | 970 | |||
| Premium 2 Package | 5,370 | 5,370 | |||
| Lighting Package | 1,290 | 1,290 | |||
| Metallic paint (extra cost) | 720 | 720 | |||
| Heated second row seats | 620 | 620 | 620 | ||
| Leather seating surfaces | 1,620 | 1,620 | |||
| Rear spoiler | 375 | 375 | |||
| Driver Assistance Package | 2,744 | 2,744 | 1,953 | ||
| Obstacle detection, rear | 902 | 902 | |||
| Premium 2 Package | 4,994 | 4,994 | |||
| Lighting Package | 1,200 | 1,200 | |||
| Metallic paint (extra cost) | 670 | 670 | |||
| Heated second row seats | 577 | 577 | 577 | ||
| Leather seating surfaces | 1,507 | 1,507 | |||
| Rear spoiler | 300 | 300 | |||
| Options (change) | 13,540 | 13,540 | 2,720 | 375 | 375 |
| Options (change) | 12,594 | 12,594 | 2,530 | 300 | 300 |
| Destination | 875 | 875 | 875 | 850 | 850 |
| Total Price | $63,405 | $72,005 | $98,585 | $32,875 | $35,875 |
| Total Invoice | $59,030 | $67,028 | $91,746 | $31,503 | $34,380 |
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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: $25,995 | |||||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $23,305 | |||||
| Model Year | 2012 | 2012 | 2012 | 2018 | 2018 |
| Model | M-Class | M-Class | M-Class | Passat | Passat |
| Trim | ML350 | ML550 | ML63 AMG | 2.0T SEL Premium | V6 SEL Premium |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Engine | 302hp V6 | 402hp V8 | 518hp V8 | 174hp I4 | 280hp V6 |
| Transmission | T7 | T7 | T7 | T6 | S6 |
| Drivetrain | AWD | AWD | AWD | FWD | FWD |
| EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway) | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG |
| Audio (watts, speakers) | 830, 14 | 830, 14 | 830, 14 | 400, 9 | 400, 9 |
| Tire (rear if not all the same) | 255/50-19 | 255/50-19 | 265/45-20 | 235/45-18 | 235/45-18 |
| Total Price | $63,405 | $72,005 | $98,585 | $32,875 | $35,875 |
| Adjustments for Features | -4,535 | -4,885 | -9,010 | 0 | -150 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Price | $58,870 | $67,120 | $89,575 | $32,875 | $35,725 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $8,250 | $30,705 | $0 | $2,850 |
| Total Invoice | $59,030 | $67,028 | $91,746 | $31,503 | $34,380 |
| Adjustments for Features | -4,222 | -4,547 | -8,385 | 0 | -144 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice | $54,808 | $62,481 | $83,361 | $31,503 | $34,236 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $7,673 | $28,553 | $0 | $2,733 |
Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz M-Class vs. Volkswagen Passat
| Model Year | 2012 | 2012 | 2012 | 2018 | 2018 |
| Model | M-Class | M-Class | M-Class | Passat | Passat |
| Trim | ML350 | ML550 | ML63 AMG | 2.0T SEL Premium | V6 SEL Premium |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 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 | ||||
| AWD | $1700 | $1700 | $1700 | ||
| FWD | $0 | $0 | |||
| Accessories | |||||
| AC power outlet | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| Adaptive cruise control | $600 | $600 | |||
| Adaptive cruise control, all-speed | $850 | $850 | $850 | ||
| 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 | ||
| 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, high-speed or partial | $200 | $200 | $200 | ||
| Automatic braking, low-speed | $200 | $200 | |||
| Blind spot collision prevention | $150 | $150 | $150 | ||
| Cross-traffic collision intervention, rear | $100 | $100 | |||
| Cross-traffic warning, rear | $100 | $100 | |||
| Driver drowsiness monitor | $150 | $150 | $150 | ||
| Hill descent control | $250 | $250 | $250 | ||
| Knee airbag, driver | $75 | $75 | $75 | ||
| Lane departure prevention | $150 | $150 | $150 | ||
| Lane departure prevention, steering-based | $200 | $200 | |||
| Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system | $0 | $0 | $0 | ||
| 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 | $250 | ||
| Cargo area partition net | $40 | $40 | $40 | ||
| 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 | |||
| 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 | |||||
| Body kit | $0 | ||||
| Bodyside moldings | $75 | $75 | |||
| Deep-tinted rear windows | $275 | $275 | $275 | ||
| Rear bumper protector | $40 | $40 | $40 | ||
| Running boards | $350 | ||||
| Infotainment | |||||
| Android Auto support | $100 | $100 | |||
| App support | $0 | $0 | |||
| Apple CarPlay support | $100 | $100 | |||
| CD changer, in-dash | $325 | ||||
| CD player | $125 | $125 | $125 | $125 | |
| DVD-compatible player | $0 | $0 | $0 | ||
| 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 | ||
| Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors | |||||
| Analog clock | $25 | $25 | |||
| Auto-dimming driver-side mirror | $75 | $75 | $75 | ||
| Auto-dimming headlights | $200 | $200 | $200 | ||
| Chronometer | $100 | ||||
| Compass | $0 | $0 | $0 | ||
| Fog light, rear | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| Fog lights | $125 | $125 | |||
| 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 | ||||
| Door sill trim plates | $100 | $100 | |||
| Illuminated door sill trim plates | $200 | $200 | $200 | ||
| Leather door panel trim | $250 | ||||
| Leather-wrapped steering wheel | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | |
| Memory system, passenger seat | $150 | ||||
| Metal pedals | $75 | $75 | $75 | ||
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat | $150 | $150 | $150 | ||
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | $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 | |||
| Synthetic suede steering wheel | $150 | ||||
| Upholstered instrument panel, leather | $1000 | ||||
| Wood trim | $300 | ||||
| Wood trim, alternative type | $300 | $300 | |||
| Suspension, Wheels, and Tires | |||||
| Active stabilizer bars | $500 | ||||
| Adaptive dampers - electrical | $500 | ||||
| Adaptive dampers - mechanical | $100 | $100 | |||
| Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable | $1000 | ||||
| Electronic systems calibration selector | $200 | ||||
| Sport suspension (upgrade) | $0 | ||||
| Transmission | |||||
| Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Total Value of Features | $9,935 | $10,285 | $14,410 | $5,400 | $5,550 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | $4,535 | $4,885 | $9,010 | $0 | $150 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | -4,222 | -4,547 | -8,385 | 0 | -144 |
Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz M-Class vs. Volkswagen Passat
| Model Year | 2012 | 2018 |
| Model | M-Class | Passat |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr Sedan |
| Wheelbase | 114.8 in | 110.4 in |
| Length | 189.1 in | 191.6 in |
| Width | 75.2 in | 72.2 in |
| Height | 70.7 in | 58.5 in |
| Curb Weight | 4,752 lb. | 3,275 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 24.6 gal. | 18.5 gal. |
| Row 1 Headroom | 38.9 in | 38.3 in |
| Row 1 Shoulder Room | 58.5 in | 56.9 in |
| Row 1 Legroom | 40.3 in | 42.4 in |
| Row 2 Headroom | 38.5 in | 37.8 in |
| Row 2 Shoulder Room | 58.4 in | 57.0 in |
| Row 2 Legroom | 38.4 in | 39.1 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 36.2 ft3 | 15.9 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 71.0 ft3 | 15.9 ft3 |
Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz M-Class ML350
| Driver Assistance Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system | 0 | No |
| Lane departure warning system | 200 | Yes |
| Adaptive cruise control, all-speed | 700 | No |
| Blind spot warning system | 200 | Yes |
| Lane departure prevention system | 150 | Yes |
| Automatic braking, high-speed | 200 | No |
| Forward collision warning | 200 | Yes |
| Blind spot intervention | 150 | No |
| Total Requested | 750 | 42% |
| Total Not Requested | 1050 | 58% |
| Premium 2 Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Storage beneath cargo floor | 100 | No |
| Surround sound | 250 | No |
| Proximity key | 250 | Yes |
| Interior ambient lighting | 150 | Yes |
| Illuminated door sill trim plates | 100 | No |
| Harman/Kardon, 830W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer) | 350 | No |
| Memory system, driver seat | 200 | Yes |
| Satellite radio | 200 | Yes |
| Rearview camera | 200 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming driver-side mirror | 75 | No |
| AC power outlet | 100 | No |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | Yes |
| Power-folding mirrors | 50 | Yes |
| Traffic information | 25 | Yes |
| Media drive, large | 15 | No |
| iPod integration | 100 | Yes |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power | 100 | No |
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | 150 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 2025 | 65% |
| Total Not Requested | 1090 | 35% |
| Lighting Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Steering-linked headlights | 150 | No |
| Xenon HID headlights | 500 | Yes |
| Headlight washers | 50 | No |
| Auto-dimming headlights | 200 | No |
| Total Requested | 500 | 56% |
| Total Not Requested | 400 | 44% |
Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz M-Class ML550
| Driver Assistance Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system | 0 | No |
| Lane departure warning system | 200 | Yes |
| Adaptive cruise control, all-speed | 700 | No |
| Blind spot warning system | 200 | Yes |
| Lane departure prevention system | 150 | Yes |
| Automatic braking, high-speed | 200 | No |
| Forward collision warning | 200 | Yes |
| Blind spot intervention | 150 | No |
| Total Requested | 750 | 42% |
| Total Not Requested | 1050 | 58% |
| Premium 2 Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Storage beneath cargo floor | 100 | No |
| Surround sound | 250 | No |
| Proximity key | 250 | Yes |
| Interior ambient lighting | 150 | Yes |
| Illuminated door sill trim plates | 100 | No |
| Harman/Kardon, 830W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer) | 350 | No |
| Memory system, driver seat | 200 | Yes |
| Satellite radio | 200 | Yes |
| Rearview camera | 200 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming driver-side mirror | 75 | No |
| AC power outlet | 100 | No |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | Yes |
| Power-folding mirrors | 50 | Yes |
| Traffic information | 25 | Yes |
| Media drive, large | 15 | No |
| iPod integration | 100 | Yes |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power | 100 | No |
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | 150 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 2025 | 65% |
| Total Not Requested | 1090 | 35% |
| Lighting Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Steering-linked headlights | 150 | No |
| Xenon HID headlights | 500 | Yes |
| Headlight washers | 50 | No |
| Auto-dimming headlights | 200 | No |
| Total Requested | 500 | 56% |
| Total Not Requested | 400 | 44% |
Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz M-Class ML63 AMG
| Driver Assistance Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system | 0 | No |
| Adaptive cruise control, all-speed | 700 | No |
| Lane departure prevention system | 150 | Yes |
| Automatic braking, high-speed | 200 | No |
| Forward collision warning | 200 | Yes |
| Blind spot intervention | 150 | No |
| Total Requested | 350 | 25% |
| Total Not Requested | 1050 | 75% |
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