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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: $37,734

Volkswagen Passat 3.6 VR6   
Difference: $13,341

Lowest Total Invoice: $34,891

Volkswagen Passat 3.6 VR6   
Difference: $12,669

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082007
ModelR-ClassPassat
TrimR350 / R3203.6 VR6
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Base Price $42,100 $31,370
Base Invoice $39,153 $29,095
CD changer, remote 450  
Lighting Package 910  
Full Leather Seating Package 2,200  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 710  
iPod integration 375 199
Heated front seats 710  
Adaptive cruise control 2,200 975
Sunshades, second row 300  
Roof rack 245  
Luxury #1 Package   3,250
Xenon HID headlights   950
Rear side airbags   350
CD changer, remote 418  
Lighting Package 846  
Full Leather Seating Package 2,046  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 660  
iPod integration 349 176
Heated front seats 660  
Adaptive cruise control 2,046 861
Sunshades, second row 279  
Roof rack 228  
Luxury #1 Package   2,970
Xenon HID headlights   839
Rear side airbags   310
Options (change) 8,100 5,724
Options (change) 7,532 5,156
Destination 875 640
Total Price $51,075 $37,734
Total Invoice $47,560 $34,891

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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: $13,506
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $12,822
Model Year20082007
ModelR-ClassPassat
TrimR350 / R3203.6 VR6
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Engine268hp V6280hp V6
TransmissionT7T6
DrivetrainRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)80, 880, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/55-18235/45-17
Total Price$51,075$37,734
Adjustments for Features0-165
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$51,075$37,569
Total Invoice$47,560$34,891
Adjustments for Features0-153
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$47,560$34,738

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

Model Year20082007
ModelR-ClassPassat
TrimR350 / R3203.6 VR6
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
RWD$0 
FWD $0
Accessories 
Power liftgate $350
Power trunk / liftgate pull-down$50 
Remote window/roof operation$15 
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 
Cargo net $40
Console with shifter $150
Console without shifter$150 
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Rear seat pass-through $100
Roof rack$300 
Roof rails $250
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15
Residual heat$50 
Exterior 
Body kit$0 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275 
Rear spoiler$200 
Sunroof $900
Infotainment 
Aux input$50 
CD changer, in-dash $325
CD changer, remote$200 
CD player$125 
Satellite radio $200
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150
Cornering lights$50 
Fog light, rear$100 
Headlight washers$50 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding third row seats$600 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150
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, driver seat $200
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100
Wood trim $300
Wood trim, alternative type$300 
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Rear air springs, auto-leveling$350 
Total Value of Features$5,140$5,305
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$165
Value of Feature Adjustments0-153

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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 Year20082007
ModelR-ClassPassat
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Wheelbase126.6 in106.7 in
Length203.0 in188.0 in
Width75.7 in71.7 in
Height65.4 in59.7 in
Curb Weight4,830 lb.3,474 lb.
Fuel Capacity25.1 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.8 in38.3 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room60.3 in55.7 in
Row 1 Legroom39.8 in41.4 in
Row 2 Headroom40.4 in38.6 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 ft335.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2		42.2 ft335.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		85.0 ft361.7 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 / R320

Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Cornering lights50No
Total Requested65087%
Total Not Requested10013%
Full Leather Seating Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel0No
Interior ambient lighting150No
Wood trim, alternative type300No
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Leather seating surfaces, third-row seats200No
Total Requested90050%
Total Not Requested90050%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Passat 3.6 VR6

Xenon HID headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Total Requested650100%
Total Not Requested00%
Luxury #1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshades, second row125Yes
Cargo net40No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150No
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Automatic headlights125Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Memory system, driver seat200No
Wood trim300Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated windshield washer nozzles15No
Total Requested282576%
Total Not Requested88024%

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