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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: $35,020

Volkswagen Passat 1.8T SEL   
Difference: $17,770

Lowest Total Invoice: $26,939

Mercedes-Benz R-Class R63 AMG   
Difference: $6,333

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200720072007201620162016
ModelR-ClassR-ClassR-ClassPassatPassatPassat
TrimR350 / R320R500R63 AMG1.8T SEL1.8T SEL PremiumV6 SEL Premium
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $43,000 $50,500 $87,400 $30,495 $34,270 $36,835
Base Invoice $39,990 $46,965 $21,282 $29,245 $32,865 $35,325
Lighting Package 900 900 900 1,095    
Trim Package 1,750 1,750        
Obstacle detection, rear 760 760        
Metallic paint (extra cost) 700 700        
iPod integration 365 365 365      
Cargo mat 95 95 95      
Heated front seats 700          
Sunroof 1,500 1,500        
Heated second row seats 595 690 690      
Navigation system 1,650 1,650        
Proximity key   1,100        
Adaptive cruise control     3,200      
Floor mats       235    
Cargo net       100 100 100
Rear spoiler       375 375 375
Body kit       1,900 1,900 1,900
Lighting Package 837 837 837 942    
Trim Package 1,628 1,628        
Obstacle detection, rear 707 707        
Metallic paint (extra cost) 651 651        
iPod integration 339 339 339      
Cargo mat 88 88 88      
Heated front seats 651          
Sunroof 1,395 1,395        
Heated second row seats 553 642 642      
Navigation system 1,534 1,534        
Proximity key   1,023        
Adaptive cruise control     2,976      
Floor mats       185    
Cargo net       80 80 80
Rear spoiler       300 300 300
Body kit       1,700 1,700 1,700
Options (change) 9,015 9,510 5,250 3,705 2,375 2,375
Options (change) 8,383 8,844 4,882 3,207 2,080 2,080
Destination 775 775 775 820 820 820
Total Price $52,790 $60,785 $93,425 $35,020 $37,465 $40,030
Total Invoice $49,148 $56,584 $26,939 $33,272 $35,765 $38,225

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

Lowest Adjusted Price: Volkswagen Passat 1.8T SEL
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Mercedes-Benz R-Class R63 AMG
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $16,860
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $8,106
Model Year200720072007201620162016
ModelR-ClassR-ClassR-ClassPassatPassatPassat
TrimR350 / R320R500R63 AMG1.8T SEL1.8T SEL PremiumV6 SEL Premium
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine268hp V6302hp V8503hp V8170hp I4170hp I4280hp V6
TransmissionT7T7T7T6T6S6
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)80, 880, 8440, 12400, 9400, 9400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/65-17255/55-18265/45-20235/45-18235/45-18235/45-18
Total Price$52,790$60,785$93,425$35,020$37,465$40,030
Adjustments for Features-910-1,160-6,1500-1,110-1,210
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$51,880$59,625$87,275$35,020$36,355$38,820
Cost Above Minimum$0$7,745$35,395$0$1,335$3,800
Total Invoice$49,148$56,584$26,939$33,272$35,765$38,225
Adjustments for Features-847-1,080-1,7730-1,060-1,155
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$48,301$55,504$25,166$33,272$34,705$37,070
Cost Above Minimum$23,135$30,338$0$0$1,433$3,798

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

Model Year200720072007201620162016
ModelR-ClassR-ClassR-ClassPassatPassatPassat
TrimR350 / R320R500R63 AMG1.8T SEL1.8T SEL PremiumV6 SEL Premium
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200$1200$1200   
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1100$1100 
6-speed automated manual     $1100
AWD$1700$1700$1700   
FWD   $0$0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control  $600$600$600$600
Cruise control$150$150    
Hands-free trunk or liftgate   $100$100$100
Power flip-out rear side windows$125$125$125   
Power liftgate  $350   
Power trunk / liftgate pull-down$50$50    
Proximity key $250$250$250$250$250
Remote app   $25$25$25
Remote start    $150$150
Remote window/roof operation$15$15$15   
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250 $250$250$250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power  $350   
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0$0   
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$150
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250$250 $250$250
Rear side airbags$300$300$300   
Rearview camera  $200$200$200$200
Rollover sensor$50$50$50   
Secondary collision brake assist   $25$25$25
Side curtain airbags   $350$350$350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500$500$500   
Vehicle health reports   $0$0$0
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover  $75   
Cargo mat$40$40$40$40  
Cargo net  $40$40$40$40
Console with shifter   $150$150$150
Console without shifter$150$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 air vents$100$100 $100$100$100
Rear air vents with automatic controls  $250   
Rear HVAC unit  $400   
Rear wiper$175$175$175   
Residual heat$50$50$50   
Exterior 
Body kit  $0$0$0$0
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275$275   
Panoramic sunroof  $1200   
Sunroof$900$900 $900$900$900
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
HD radio   $50$50$50
iPod integration$100$100$100   
Mirrorlink support   $0$0$0
MP3-compatible player   $50$50$50
Rear seat audio controls  $25   
Satellite radio  $200$200$200$200
SMS text-to-speech reader   $25$25$25
Surround sound  $250   
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   
Auto-dimming rearview mirror  $150$150$150$150
Compass$0$0$0   
Cornering lights$50$50$50   
Fog light, rear$100$100$100   
Headlight washers$50$50$50   
LED headlights   $1000$1000$1000
Mirror tilt-down in reverse  $25   
Power-folding mirrors  $50 $50$50
Steering-linked fog lights   $50$50$50
Steering-linked headlights$150$150$150   
Xenon HID headlights$500$500$500   
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding third row seats$600$600$600   
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75$75$75   
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50$50$50   
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75$75   
Manual recliner, third row seats$125$125$125   
Memory system, driver seat  $200$200$200$200
Memory system, passenger seat  $150   
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100$100$100
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat  $50   
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat  $50   
Power height adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100$100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat   $100$100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat   $100$100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat  $100$100$100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100$100$100
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces  $0   
Wood trim$300$300$300   
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical  $500   
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable  $1000   
Rear air springs, auto-leveling$350$350    
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0   
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls     $100
Total Value of Features$8,955$9,205$14,195$8,045$9,155$9,255
Value of Feature Adjustments$910$1,160$6,150$0$1,110$1,210
Value of Feature Adjustments-847-1,080-1,7730-1,060-1,155

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

Model Year20072016
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 Weight4,830 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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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz R-Class R350 / R320

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 surfaces900Yes
Additional chrome trim0No
Interior ambient lighting150No
Total Requested90086%
Total Not Requested15014%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz R-Class R500

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 surfaces900Yes
Additional chrome trim0No
Interior ambient lighting150No
Total Requested90086%
Total Not Requested15014%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz R-Class R63 AMG

Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Fog lights125Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Cornering lights50No
Total Requested62571%
Total Not Requested25029%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Passat 1.8T SEL

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40Yes
Total Requested115100%
Total Not Requested00%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
LED headlights1000No
LED tail lights0No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested1000100%

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