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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: $43,240

Volkswagen Passat VR6   
Difference: $13,545

Lowest Total Invoice: $40,318

Volkswagen Passat VR6   
Difference: $12,556

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2013201320132008
ModelM-ClassM-ClassM-ClassPassat
TrimML350ML550ML63 AMGVR6
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Base Price $47,270 $58,800 $96,100 $39,200
Base Invoice $43,961 $54,684 $89,373 $36,669
Premium 1 Package 3,700 3,700    
Lighting Package 1,290 1,290    
Illuminated door sill trim plates 310 310    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720 720    
Leather seating surfaces 1,620 1,620    
Obstacle detection, rear 970 970    
Driver Assistance Package     1,950  
iPod integration       0
Heated front seats       225
Rear side airbags       350
Navigation system       1,800
Adaptive cruise control       975
Premium 1 Package 3,441 3,441    
Lighting Package 1,200 1,200    
Illuminated door sill trim plates 288 288    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 670 670    
Leather seating surfaces 1,507 1,507    
Obstacle detection, rear 902 902    
Driver Assistance Package     1,814  
iPod integration       0
Heated front seats       199
Rear side airbags       310
Navigation system       1,589
Adaptive cruise control       861
Options (change) 8,610 8,610 1,950 3,350
Options (change) 8,008 8,008 1,814 2,959
Destination 905 905 905 690
Total Price $56,785 $68,315 $98,955 $43,240
Total Invoice $52,874 $63,597 $92,092 $40,318

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Passat VR6
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $11,975
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $11,094
Model Year2013201320132008
ModelM-ClassM-ClassM-ClassPassat
TrimML350ML550ML63 AMGVR6
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Engine302hp V6402hp V8518hp V8280hp V6
TransmissionT7T7T7T6
DrivetrainRWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 8?, 8830, 14600, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/50-19255/50-19265/45-20235/40-18
Total Price$56,785$68,315$98,955$43,240
Adjustments for Features-1,570-3,920-10,0950
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$55,215$64,395$88,860$43,240
Cost Above Minimum$0$9,180$33,645$0
Total Invoice$52,874$63,597$92,092$40,318
Adjustments for Features-1,462-3,649-9,3950
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$51,412$59,948$82,697$40,318
Cost Above Minimum$0$8,536$31,285$0

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

Model Year2013201320132008
ModelM-ClassM-ClassM-ClassPassat
TrimML350ML550ML63 AMGVR6
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200$1200$1200 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1100
RWD$0   
AWD $1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100$100$100 
Adaptive cruise control   $600
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed  $850 
Cruise control$150$150  
Proximity key  $250 
Remote app$25$25$25 
Remote window/roof operation$15$15$15 
Semi-automated parking system$500$500$500 
Sunshades, second row   $125
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual   $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 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial  $200 
Automatic braking, low-speed  $200 
Blind spot collision prevention  $150 
Blind spot warning system  $200 
Driver drowsiness monitor$150$150$150 
Forward collision warning$200$200$200 
Full-size spare tire   $225
Hill descent control$250$250$250 
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75 
Lane departure prevention  $150 
Lane departure warning  $200 
Obstacle detection, front$150$150$150 
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0$0$0 
Rearview camera$200$200$200 
Rollover sensor$50$50$50 
Temporary spare tire$150$150$150 
Trailer sway control$25$25$25 
Cargo Management 
Aluminum roof rails$250$250$250 
Cargo area partition net$40$40$40 
Cargo net   $40
Console with shifter   $150
Console without shifter$150$150$150 
Overhead sunglass holder   $25
Rear seat pass-through   $100
Roof rails   $250
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100$100 
Rear air vents$100$100 $100
Rear air vents with automatic controls  $250 
Residual heat$50$50$50 
Exterior 
Body kit  $0 
Bodyside moldings   $75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25$25 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275$275 
Rear bumper protector$40$40$40 
Rear spoiler$200$200$200 
Running boards $350  
Infotainment 
App support$0$0$0 
Aux input$50$50$50 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100$100 
CD changer, in-dash  $325 
CD player$125$125 $125
DVD-compatible player$0$0$0 
HD radio$50$50$50 
In-vehicle Internet$150$150$150 
iPod integration   $100
Media drive$15$15$15 
SD Card slot$25$25$25 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25$25 
Surround sound  $250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225$225 
Traffic + travel information$25$25$25 
USB port$25$25$25 
Voice control for external devices$0$0$0 
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75$75 
Auto-dimming headlights$200$200$200 
Chronometer  $100 
Fog light, rear$100$100$100 
Fog lights   $125
Headlight washers$50$50$50 
Interior ambient lighting   $150
Interior ambient lighting, configurable$150$150$150 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25$25 
Power-folding mirrors$50$50$50 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim   $100
Cooled or ventilated front seats  $300 
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200$200$200 
Leather door panel trim  $250 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150 $150
Memory system, passenger seat  $150 
Metal pedals  $75 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $150$150
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat$50$50$50 
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat  $50 
Synthetic suede steering wheel  $150 
Upholstered instrument panel $300  
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$0
Total Value of Features$7,210$9,560$15,735$5,640
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,570$3,920$10,095$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,462-3,649-9,3950

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

Model Year20132008
ModelM-ClassPassat
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Wheelbase114.8 in106.7 in
Length189.1 in188.0 in
Width75.2 in71.7 in
Height70.7 in59.7 in
Curb Weight4,752 lb.3,474 lb.
Fuel Capacity24.6 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.9 in38.3 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.5 in55.7 in
Row 1 Legroom40.3 in41.4 in
Row 2 Headroom38.5 in38.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room58.4 in54.6 in
Row 2 Legroom38.4 in37.7 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
36.2 ft335.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
71.0 ft361.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz M-Class ML350

Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Rearview camera200No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
AC power outlet100No
Power-folding mirrors50No
iPod integration100Yes
Voice control for external devices0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25No
In-vehicle Internet150No
App support0No
Navigation system600Yes
Total Requested125061%
Total Not Requested81539%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Total Requested65072%
Total Not Requested25028%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz M-Class ML550

Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Rearview camera200No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
AC power outlet100No
Power-folding mirrors50No
iPod integration100Yes
Voice control for external devices0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25No
In-vehicle Internet150No
App support0No
Navigation system600Yes
Total Requested125061%
Total Not Requested81539%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Total Requested65072%
Total Not Requested25028%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz M-Class ML63 AMG

Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Lane departure prevention system150No
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Automatic braking, high-speed200No
Blind spot intervention150No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested1400100%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Passat VR6

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, remote-125No
Total Requested600126%
Total Not Requested-125-26%

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