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Mercedes-Benz R-Class vs. Volkswagen Passat Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Mercedes-Benz R-Class vs. Volkswagen Passat Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $38,430

Volkswagen Passat 3.6 VR6   
Difference: $23,750

Lowest Total Invoice: $35,424

Volkswagen Passat 3.6 VR6   
Difference: $22,489

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20062006
ModelR-ClassPassat
TrimR5003.6 VR6
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Base Price $55,500 $29,950
Base Invoice $51,645 $27,513
Lighting Package 890  
Trim Package 1,200  
Obstacle detection, rear 750  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 690  
Sunroof 1,490  
Satellite radio 500  
Rear side airbags 385 350
Luxury #2 Package   5,250
Sport Package   300
AWD   1,950
Lighting Package 828  
Trim Package 1,116  
Obstacle detection, rear 698  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 642  
Sunroof 1,386  
Satellite radio 465  
Rear side airbags 358 310
Luxury #2 Package   4,797
Sport Package   274
AWD   1,900
Options (change) 5,905 7,850
Options (change) 5,493 7,281
Destination 775 630
Total Price $62,180 $38,430
Total Invoice $57,913 $35,424

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Passat 3.6 VR6
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $21,015
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $19,942
Model Year20062006
ModelR-ClassPassat
TrimR5003.6 VR6
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Engine302hp V8280hp V6
TransmissionT7T6
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)13/18 MPG18/27 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)80, 8600, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/55-18235/45-17
Total Price$62,180$38,430
Adjustments for Features-2,7350
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$59,445$38,430
Total Invoice$57,913$35,424
Adjustments for Features-2,5470
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$55,366$35,424

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

Model Year20062006
ModelR-ClassPassat
TrimR5003.6 VR6
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
Power flip-out rear side windows$125 
Power trunk / liftgate pull-down$50 
Remote window/roof operation$15 
Sunshade, rear $125
Sunshades, second row $125
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Rollover sensor$50 
Side curtain airbags $350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50
Cargo net $40
Console with shifter $150
Console without shifter$150 
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Rear seat pass-through $100
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15
Rear wiper$175 
Residual heat$50 
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275 
Rear spoiler$200 
Infotainment 
Aux input$50 
CD changer, in-dash $325
CD changer, remote$200 
CD player$125 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150
Cornering lights$50 
Fog light, rear$100 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim $100
Folding second row seats$300 
Folding third row seats$600 
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50 
Manual recliner, second row seats$75 
Manual recliner, third row seats$125 
Memory system, passenger seat$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150
Wood trim$300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Rear air springs, auto-leveling$350 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Total Value of Features$7,640$4,905
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,735$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,5470

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See a complete comparison of Mercedes-Benz R-Class vs. Volkswagen Passat features.

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

Model Year20062006
ModelR-ClassPassat
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase126.6 in106.7 in
Length203.0 in188.2 in
Width75.7 in71.7 in
Height65.4 in58.0 in
Curb Weight4,929 lb.3,829 lb.
Fuel Capacity25.1 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.8 in38.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room60.3 in55.7 in
Row 1 Legroom39.8 in41.4 in
Row 2 Headroom40.4 in37.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room59.6 in54.6 in
Row 2 Legroom36.2 in37.7 in
Row 3 Headroom37.2 in0.0 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room52.8 in0.0 in
Row 3 Legroom32.4 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum		15.3 ft314.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2		42.2 ft314.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		85.0 ft314.2 ft3

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See a complete comparison of Mercedes-Benz R-Class vs. Volkswagen Passat specs.

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz R-Class R500

Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Fog lights125Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Cornering lights50No
Total Requested82594%
Total Not Requested506%
Trim Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces450Yes
Additional chrome trim0No
Interior ambient lighting150No
Total Requested45075%
Total Not Requested15025%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Passat 3.6 VR6

AWD
FeatureValueRequested?
AWD0Yes
Second-row 3-person bench0No
Total Requested075%
Total Not Requested025%
Luxury #2 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Dynaudio, 600W, 10 speakers350No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150No
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Automatic headlights125Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Sunshades, second row125No
Sunshade, rear125No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Wood trim300No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Cargo net40No
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Heated windshield washer nozzles15No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Total Requested405077%
Total Not Requested123023%
Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250No
Front sport buckets100Yes
Aluminum trim100No
Total Requested10022%
Total Not Requested35078%

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