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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: $33,120

Volkswagen Passat 1.8T SEL   
Difference: $24,665

Lowest Total Invoice: $31,572

Volkswagen Passat 1.8T SEL   
Difference: $22,225

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20062006201620162016
ModelR-ClassR-ClassPassatPassatPassat
TrimR350R5001.8T SEL1.8T SEL PremiumV6 SEL Premium
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $48,000 $55,500 $30,495 $34,270 $36,835
Base Invoice $44,640 $51,645 $29,245 $32,865 $35,325
Comfort Package 1,350 625      
Lighting Package 890 890 1,095    
Trim Package 1,750 1,200      
Obstacle detection, rear 750 750      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 690 690      
Sunroof 1,490 1,490      
Satellite radio 500 500      
Heated second row seats 1,190 690      
Front sport buckets 400        
Proximity key   1,080      
Cargo net     100 100 100
Floor mats     235    
Rear spoiler     375 375 375
Comfort Package 1,256 581      
Lighting Package 828 828 942    
Trim Package 1,628 1,116      
Obstacle detection, rear 698 698      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 642 642      
Sunroof 1,386 1,386      
Satellite radio 465 465      
Heated second row seats 1,107 642      
Front sport buckets 372        
Proximity key   1,004      
Cargo net     80 80 80
Floor mats     185    
Rear spoiler     300 300 300
Options (change) 9,010 7,915 1,805 475 475
Options (change) 8,382 7,362 1,507 380 380
Destination 775 775 820 820 820
Total Price $57,785 $64,190 $33,120 $35,565 $38,130
Total Invoice $53,797 $59,782 $31,572 $34,065 $36,525

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Passat 1.8T SEL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $23,255
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $20,912
Model Year20062006201620162016
ModelR-ClassR-ClassPassatPassatPassat
TrimR350R5001.8T SEL1.8T SEL PremiumV6 SEL Premium
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine268hp V6302hp V8170hp I4170hp I4280hp V6
TransmissionT7T7T6T6S6
DrivetrainAWDAWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)80, 880, 8400, 9400, 9400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/65-17255/55-18235/45-18235/45-18235/45-18
Total Price$57,785$64,190$33,120$35,565$38,130
Adjustments for Features-1,410-2,1350-1,110-1,210
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$56,375$62,055$33,120$34,455$36,920
Cost Above Minimum$0$5,680$0$1,335$3,800
Total Invoice$53,797$59,782$31,572$34,065$36,525
Adjustments for Features-1,313-1,9880-1,063-1,159
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$52,484$57,794$31,572$33,002$35,366
Cost Above Minimum$0$5,310$0$1,430$3,794

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

Model Year20062006201620162016
ModelR-ClassR-ClassPassatPassatPassat
TrimR350R5001.8T SEL1.8T SEL PremiumV6 SEL Premium
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200$1200   
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100$1100 
6-speed automated manual    $1100
AWD$1700$1700   
FWD  $0$0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control  $600$600$600
Cruise control$150$150   
Hands-free trunk or liftgate  $100$100$100
Power flip-out rear side windows$125$125   
Power trunk / liftgate pull-down$50$50   
Proximity key $250$250$250$250
Remote app  $25$25$25
Remote start   $150$150
Remote window/roof operation$15$15   
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250$250$250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350   
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, low-speed  $200$200$200
Blind spot collision prevention   $150$150
Blind spot warning system  $200$200$200
Cross-traffic collision intervention, rear  $100$100$100
Cross-traffic warning, rear  $100$100$100
Forward collision warning  $200$200$200
Lane departure prevention, steering-based   $200$200
Lane departure warning   $200$200
Obstacle detection, front$150$150 $150$150
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250 $250$250
Rearview camera  $200$200$200
Rollover sensor$50$50   
Secondary collision brake assist  $25$25$25
Side curtain airbags  $350$350$350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500$500   
Vehicle health reports  $0$0$0
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75$75   
Cargo mat  $40  
Console with shifter  $150$150$150
Console without shifter$150$150   
Overhead sunglass holder  $25$25$25
Rear seat pass-through  $100$100$100
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15$15$15
Rear wiper$175$175   
Residual heat$50$50   
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25$25$25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275   
Infotainment 
Android Auto support  $100$100$100
App support  $0$0$0
Apple CarPlay support  $100$100$100
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25$25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link  $100$100$100
CD changer, remote $200   
HD radio  $50$50$50
Mirrorlink support  $0$0$0
MP3-compatible player $50$50$50$50
Navigation system  $600$600$600
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25$25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200$200$200$200
Traffic + travel information  $25$25$25
Voice control for nav and audio  $100$100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75   
Compass$0$0   
Cornering lights$50$50   
Fog light, rear$100$100   
Headlight washers$50$50   
LED headlights  $1000$1000$1000
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25   
Power-folding mirrors$50$50 $50$50
Steering-linked fog lights  $50$50$50
Steering-linked headlights$150$150   
Xenon HID headlights$500$500   
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding third row seats$600$600   
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75$75   
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50$50   
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75   
Manual recliner, third row seats$125$125   
Memory system, passenger seat$150$150   
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat$50$50   
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50   
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $100$100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100$100
Wood trim$300$300   
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Rear air springs, auto-leveling$350$350   
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls    $100
Total Value of Features$8,090$8,815$6,680$7,790$7,890
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,410$2,135$0$1,110$1,210
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,313-1,9880-1,063-1,159

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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 Year20062016
ModelR-ClassPassat
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase126.6 in110.4 in
Length203.0 in191.6 in
Width75.7 in72.2 in
Height65.4 in58.5 in
Curb Weight4,842 lb.3,231 lb.
Fuel Capacity25.1 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.8 in38.3 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room60.3 in56.9 in
Row 1 Legroom39.8 in42.4 in
Row 2 Headroom40.4 in37.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room59.6 in57.0 in
Row 2 Legroom36.2 in39.1 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 ft315.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2		42.2 ft315.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		85.0 ft315.9 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 R350

Comfort Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat50No
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Cargo cover75No
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Cargo net40Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Total Requested44046%
Total Not Requested52554%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Fog lights125Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Cornering lights50No
Total Requested62571%
Total Not Requested25029%
Trim Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces450Yes
Additional chrome trim0No
Interior ambient lighting150No
Total Requested45075%
Total Not Requested15025%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz R-Class R500

Comfort Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat50No
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Cargo cover75No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Cargo net40Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Total Requested24047%
Total Not Requested27553%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Fog lights125Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Cornering lights50No
Total Requested62571%
Total Not Requested25029%
Trim Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces450Yes
Additional chrome trim0No
Interior ambient lighting150No
Total Requested45075%
Total Not Requested15025%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Passat 1.8T SEL

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
LED headlights1000No
LED tail lights0No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested1000100%

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