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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: $32,875

Volkswagen Passat 2.0T SEL Premium   
Difference: $18,975

Lowest Total Invoice: $31,503

Volkswagen Passat 2.0T SEL Premium   
Difference: $16,778

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200820182018
ModelR-ClassPassatPassat
TrimR350 / R3202.0T SEL PremiumV6 SEL Premium
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $42,100 $31,650 $34,650
Base Invoice $39,153 $30,353 $33,230
Heating Package 1,370    
Full Leather Seating Package 2,200    
Lighting Package 910    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 710    
iPod integration 375    
Adaptive cruise control 2,200    
Proximity key 1,110    
Rear spoiler   375 375
Heating Package 1,274    
Full Leather Seating Package 2,046    
Lighting Package 846    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 660    
iPod integration 349    
Adaptive cruise control 2,046    
Proximity key 1,032    
Rear spoiler   300 300
Options (change) 8,875 375 375
Options (change) 8,253 300 300
Destination 875 850 850
Total Price $51,850 $32,875 $35,875
Total Invoice $48,281 $31,503 $34,380

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Passat 2.0T SEL Premium
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $21,860
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $19,543
Model Year200820182018
ModelR-ClassPassatPassat
TrimR350 / R3202.0T SEL PremiumV6 SEL Premium
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine268hp V6174hp I4280hp V6
TransmissionT7T6S6
DrivetrainRWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)80, 8400, 9400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/55-18235/45-18235/45-18
Total Price$51,850$32,875$35,875
Adjustments for Features0-2,885-3,035
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$51,850$29,990$32,840
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,850
Total Invoice$48,281$31,503$34,380
Adjustments for Features0-2,765-2,909
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$48,281$28,738$31,471
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,733

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

Model Year200820182018
ModelR-ClassPassatPassat
TrimR350 / R3202.0T SEL PremiumV6 SEL Premium
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100 
6-speed automated manual  $1100
RWD$0  
FWD $0$0
Accessories 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate $100$100
Heated steering wheel$100  
Power trunk / liftgate pull-down$50  
Remote app $25$25
Remote start $150$150
Remote window/roof operation$15  
Semi-automated parking system $500$500
Universal garage door opener$100  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0  
Automatic braking, low-speed $200$200
Blind spot warning system $200$200
Cross-traffic collision intervention, rear $100$100
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100$100
Forward collision warning $200$200
Lane departure prevention, steering-based $200$200
Lane departure warning $200$200
Obstacle detection, front $150$150
Obstacle detection, rear $250$250
Rear side airbags$300  
Rearview camera $200$200
Rollover sensor$50  
Secondary collision brake assist $25$25
Side curtain airbags $350$350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500  
Vehicle health reports $0$0
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75  
Console with shifter $150$150
Console without shifter$150  
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25
Rear seat pass-through $100$100
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15$15
Rear wiper$175  
Residual heat$50  
Exterior 
Body kit$0  
Deep-tinted rear windows$275  
Rear bumper protector$40  
Sunroof $900$900
Infotainment 
Android Auto support $100$100
App support $0$0
Apple CarPlay support $100$100
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100
HD radio $50$50
iPod integration$100  
Mirrorlink support $0$0
MP3-compatible player $50$50
Navigation system $600$600
Satellite radio $200$200
SD Card slot $25$25
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200$200
Traffic + travel information $25$25
USB port $25$25
Voice control for nav and audio $100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150$150
Compass$0  
Cornering lights$50  
Fog light, rear$100  
Headlight washers$50  
LED headlights $1000$1000
Power-folding mirrors  $50
Steering-linked fog lights $50$50
Steering-linked headlights$150  
Xenon HID headlights$500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding third row seats$600  
Leather door panel trim$250  
Leather seating surfaces, third-row seats$200  
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$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$200
Metal pedals $75$75
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Wood trim, alternative type$300  
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Rear air springs, auto-leveling$350  
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100
Total Value of Features$6,205$9,090$9,240
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,885$3,035
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,765-2,909

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

Model Year20082018
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.3,275 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

Heating Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Total Requested40080%
Total Not Requested10020%
Full Leather Seating Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel0No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Wood trim, alternative type0No
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Leather seating surfaces, third-row seats200No
Total Requested105070%
Total Not Requested45030%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Cornering lights50No
Total Requested50067%
Total Not Requested25033%

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