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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: $32,875

Volkswagen Passat 2.0T SEL Premium   
Difference: $27,630

Lowest Total Invoice: $31,503

Volkswagen Passat 2.0T SEL Premium   
Difference: $24,834

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20142014201420182018
ModelM-ClassM-ClassM-ClassPassatPassat
TrimML350ML550ML63 AMG2.0T SEL PremiumV6 SEL Premium
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $47,790 $59,450 $97,250 $31,650 $34,650
Base Invoice $44,445 $55,289 $90,443 $30,353 $33,230
Premium 1 Package 3,920 3,920      
Driver Assistance Package 2,800 2,800 1,950    
Interior Sport Package 0 0      
Special order charge 250 250      
Obstacle detection, rear 970 970      
Lighting Package 1,390 1,390      
Illuminated door sill trim plates 310 310      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720 720      
Proximity key 650 650      
Heated second row seats 620 620 620    
Rear seat pass-through 160 160 160    
Leather seating surfaces   1,620      
Rear spoiler       375 375
Premium 1 Package 3,646 3,646      
Driver Assistance Package 2,604 2,744 1,814    
Interior Sport Package 0 0      
Special order charge 233 233      
Obstacle detection, rear 902 902      
Lighting Package 1,293 1,293      
Illuminated door sill trim plates 288 288      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 670 670      
Proximity key 605 605      
Heated second row seats 577 577 577    
Rear seat pass-through 149 149 149    
Leather seating surfaces   1,507      
Rear spoiler       300 300
Options (change) 11,790 13,410 2,730 375 375
Options (change) 10,967 12,614 2,540 300 300
Destination 925 925 925 850 850
Total Price $60,505 $73,785 $100,905 $32,875 $35,875
Total Invoice $56,337 $68,828 $93,908 $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: $25,245
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $22,613
Model Year20142014201420182018
ModelM-ClassM-ClassM-ClassPassatPassat
TrimML350ML550ML63 AMG2.0T SEL PremiumV6 SEL Premium
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine302hp V6402hp V8518hp V8174hp I4280hp V6
TransmissionT7T7T7T6S6
DrivetrainRWDAWDAWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 8?, 8830, 14400, 9400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/50-19255/50-19265/45-20235/45-18235/45-18
Total Price$60,505$73,785$100,905$32,875$35,875
Adjustments for Features-2,385-5,185-9,6100-150
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$58,120$68,600$91,295$32,875$35,725
Cost Above Minimum$0$10,480$33,175$0$2,850
Total Invoice$56,337$68,828$93,908$31,503$34,380
Adjustments for Features-2,221-4,837-8,9440-144
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$54,116$63,991$84,964$31,503$34,236
Cost Above Minimum$0$9,875$30,848$0$2,733

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

Model Year20142014201420182018
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
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed$850$850$850  
Hands-free trunk or liftgate   $100$100
Heated / cooled cup holders, front row  $75  
Power liftgate$350$350$350  
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  
Around view cameras  $500  
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200$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  
Rearview camera$200$200 $200$200
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
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  
Metal accent plate, lower front fascia $0   
Metal accent plate, lower rear fascia $0   
Rear bumper protector$40$40$40  
Running boards $350   
Infotainment 
Android Auto support   $100$100
Apple CarPlay support   $100$100
CD changer, in-dash  $325  
CD player$125$125 $125$125
DVD-compatible player$0$0$0  
In-vehicle Internet$150$150$150  
Media drive$15$15$15  
Mirrorlink support   $0$0
Surround sound  $250  
Telematics service, such as OnStar   $200$200
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225$225  
Voice control for external devices$0$0$0  
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  
Interior ambient lighting   $150$150
Interior ambient lighting, configurable$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  
Door sill trim plates   $100$100
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200$200$200  
Leather door panel trim  $250  
Leather seating surfaces $900$900$900$900
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150 $150$150
Memory system, passenger seat  $150  
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  
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat   $100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat   $100$100
Synthetic leather seating surfaces$0    
Synthetic suede inserts in seating surfaces$450    
Synthetic suede steering wheel  $150  
Upholstered instrument panel $300   
Upholstered instrument panel, leather  $1000  
Wood trim$300$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$8,785$11,585$16,010$6,400$6,550
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,385$5,185$9,610$0$150
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,221-4,837-8,9440-144

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

Model Year20142018
ModelM-ClassPassat
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase114.8 in110.4 in
Length189.1 in191.6 in
Width75.2 in72.2 in
Height70.7 in58.5 in
Curb Weight4,752 lb.3,275 lb.
Fuel Capacity24.6 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.9 in38.3 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.5 in56.9 in
Row 1 Legroom40.3 in42.4 in
Row 2 Headroom38.5 in37.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room58.4 in57.0 in
Row 2 Legroom38.4 in39.1 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
36.2 ft315.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
71.0 ft315.9 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 camera200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
AC power outlet100No
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
iPod integration100Yes
Voice control for external devices0No
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
In-vehicle Internet150No
App support0Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested162579%
Total Not Requested44021%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Lane departure prevention system150Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed200No
Blind spot intervention150No
Total Requested75042%
Total Not Requested105058%
Interior Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Synthetic suede inserts450No
Metal pedals75Yes
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested17528%
Total Not Requested45072%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Total Requested50056%
Total Not Requested40044%

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 camera200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
AC power outlet100No
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
iPod integration100Yes
Voice control for external devices0No
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
In-vehicle Internet150No
App support0Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested162579%
Total Not Requested44021%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Lane departure prevention system150Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed200No
Blind spot intervention150No
Total Requested75042%
Total Not Requested105058%
Interior Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Front sport buckets100Yes
Metal pedals75Yes
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
Total Requested175100%
Total Not Requested00%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Total Requested50056%
Total Not Requested40044%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz M-Class ML63 AMG

Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Lane departure prevention system150Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed200No
Blind spot intervention150No
Total Requested35025%
Total Not Requested105075%

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