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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: $37,980

Volkswagen Passat 3.6 VR6   
Difference: $19,465

Lowest Total Invoice: $34,839

Volkswagen Passat 3.6 VR6   
Difference: $18,647

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20102006
ModelR-ClassPassat
TrimR3503.6 VR6
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Base Price $49,300 $29,950
Base Invoice $45,849 $27,513
Premium 1 Package 3,950  
Obstacle detection, rear 790  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720  
Heated front seats 740  
Panoramic sunroof 1,070  
Luxury #2 Package   5,250
Navigation system   1,800
Rear side airbags   350
Premium 1 Package 3,674  
Obstacle detection, rear 735  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 670  
Heated front seats 688  
Panoramic sunroof 995  
Luxury #2 Package   4,797
Navigation system   1,589
Rear side airbags   310
Options (change) 7,270 7,400
Options (change) 6,762 6,696
Destination 875 630
Total Price $57,445 $37,980
Total Invoice $53,486 $34,839

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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: $15,790
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $15,225
Model Year20102006
ModelR-ClassPassat
TrimR3503.6 VR6
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Engine268hp V6280hp V6
TransmissionT7T6
DrivetrainAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)80, 8600, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/50-19235/45-17
Total Price$57,445$37,980
Adjustments for Features-3,6750
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$53,770$37,980
Total Invoice$53,486$34,839
Adjustments for Features-3,4220
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$50,064$34,839

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

Model Year20102006
ModelR-ClassPassat
TrimR3503.6 VR6
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
AWD$1700 
FWD $0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100 
Power liftgate$350 
Remote window/roof operation$15 
Sunshade, rear $125
Sunshades, second row $125
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system$0 
Rearview camera$200 
Rollover sensor$50 
Side curtain airbags $350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50
Cargo cover$75 
Cargo net $40
Console with shifter $150
Console without shifter$150 
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Rear seat pass-through $100
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15
Rear wiper$175 
Residual heat$50 
Exterior 
Body kit$0 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275 
Panoramic sunroof$1200 
Rear spoiler$200 
Sunroof $900
Infotainment 
Aux input$50 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100 
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD changer, remote $200
CD player $125
DVD-compatible player$0 
HD radio$50 
iPod integration$100 
Media drive$15 
Traffic information$25 
Voice control for nav and audio$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75 
Fog light, rear$100 
Headlight washers $50
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25 
Power-folding mirrors$50 
Steering-linked headlights $150
Xenon HID headlights $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding third row seats$600 
Leather seating surfaces $900
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75 
Manual recliner, second row seats$75 
Manual recliner, third row seats$125 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat$50 
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Synthetic leather seating surfaces$0 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Rear air springs, auto-leveling$350 
Total Value of Features$8,980$5,305
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,675$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,4220

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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 Year20102006
ModelR-ClassPassat
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase126.6 in106.7 in
Length203.0 in188.2 in
Width75.7 in71.7 in
Height65.4 in58.0 in
Curb Weight4,830 lb.3,306 lb.
Fuel Capacity25.1 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.8 in38.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room60.3 in55.7 in
Row 1 Legroom39.8 in41.4 in
Row 2 Headroom40.4 in37.8 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 ft314.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2		42.2 ft314.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		85.0 ft314.2 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

Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
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
Satellite radio200Yes
Rearview camera200No
Power liftgate300No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
AC power outlet100No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Traffic information25No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
HD radio50No
Media drive, large15No
iPod integration100No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested115048%
Total Not Requested126552%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Passat 3.6 VR6

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, remote-125Yes
Total Requested475100%
Total Not Requested00%
Luxury #2 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500No
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Headlight washers50No
Dynaudio, 600W, 10 speakers350No
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Cargo net40No
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Heated windshield washer nozzles15No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Automatic headlights125Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Sunshades, second row125No
Sunshade, rear125No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Wood trim300Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Leather seating surfaces900No
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Total Requested290055%
Total Not Requested238045%

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