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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: $27,770

Lowest Total Invoice: $31,503

Volkswagen Passat 2.0T SEL Premium   
Difference: $24,958

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200920182018
ModelR-ClassPassatPassat
TrimR350 / R3202.0T SEL PremiumV6 SEL Premium
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $47,650 $31,650 $34,650
Base Invoice $44,315 $30,353 $33,230
Premium II Package 7,850    
Panoramic sunroof 1,050    
Proximity key 1,130    
Telematics service, such as OnStar 650    
Heated front seats 720    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720    
Rear spoiler   375 375
Premium II Package 7,300    
Panoramic sunroof 976    
Proximity key 1,051    
Telematics service, such as OnStar 604    
Heated front seats 670    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 670    
Rear spoiler   300 300
Options (change) 12,120 375 375
Options (change) 11,271 300 300
Destination 875 850 850
Total Price $60,645 $32,875 $35,875
Total Invoice $56,461 $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: $25,690
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $23,022
Model Year200920182018
ModelR-ClassPassatPassat
TrimR350 / R3202.0T SEL PremiumV6 SEL Premium
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine268hp V6174hp I4280hp V6
TransmissionT7T6S6
DrivetrainAWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)440, 12400, 9400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/55-18235/45-18235/45-18
Total Price$60,645$32,875$35,875
Adjustments for Features-2,0800-150
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$58,565$32,875$35,725
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,850
Total Invoice$56,461$31,503$34,380
Adjustments for Features-1,9360-144
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$54,525$31,503$34,236
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,733

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

Model Year200920182018
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
AWD$1700  
FWD $0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100  
Adaptive cruise control $600$600
Cruise control$150  
Hands-free trunk or liftgate $100$100
Power flip-out rear side windows$125  
Power liftgate$350  
Remote app $25$25
Remote start $150$150
Remote window/roof operation$15  
Semi-automated parking system $500$500
Sunshades, second row$125  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250$250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350  
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
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system$0  
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
Rear side airbags$300  
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 air vents $100$100
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250  
Rear HVAC unit$400  
Rear wiper$175  
Residual heat$50  
Exterior 
Body kit$0  
Deep-tinted rear windows$275  
Panoramic sunroof$1200  
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
CD changer, in-dash$325  
CD player $125$125
DVD-compatible player$0  
iPod integration$100  
Media drive$15  
Mirrorlink support $0$0
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25
Surround sound$250  
Traffic + travel information $25$25
Traffic information$25  
USB port $25$25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75  
Compass$0  
Fog light, rear$100  
Interior ambient lighting $150$150
LED headlights $1000$1000
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25  
Power-folding mirrors$50 $50
Steering-linked fog lights $50$50
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50
Folding third row seats$600  
Heated second row seats $200$200
Leather seating surfaces $900$900
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75  
Manual recliner, second row seats$75  
Manual recliner, third row seats$125  
Memory system, passenger seat$150  
Metal pedals $75$75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150  
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat$50  
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat$50  
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Synthetic leather seating surfaces$0  
Wood trim$300  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Rear air springs, auto-leveling$350  
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100
Total Value of Features$10,720$8,640$8,790
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,080$0$150
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,9360-144

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

Model Year20092018
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

Premium II Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear HVAC unit400No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Rear air vents with automatic controls150No
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat50No
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Sunshades, second row125No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Traffic information25Yes
HD radio50Yes
Media drive, large15No
iPod integration100Yes
Navigation system600Yes
SD Card slot25Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Power liftgate300No
AC power outlet100No
Surround sound250No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Power flip-out rear side windows125No
Harman/Kardon, 440W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Second-row 3-section 3-person split bench150No
Total Requested210045%
Total Not Requested256555%

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