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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: $34,365

Volkswagen Passat Lux   
Difference: $23,330

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,010

Volkswagen Passat Lux   
Difference: $21,708

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201020082008
ModelR-ClassPassatPassat
TrimR350LuxVR6
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Base Price $49,300 $31,300 $39,200
Base Invoice $45,849 $29,222 $36,669
Premium 1 Package 3,950    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720    
Heated front seats 740 225 225
Obstacle detection, rear 790    
Roof rack 250    
Panoramic sunroof 1,070    
iPod integration   0 0
Rear side airbags   350 350
Navigation system   1,800 1,800
Premium 1 Package 3,674    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 670    
Heated front seats 688 199 199
Obstacle detection, rear 735    
Roof rack 232    
Panoramic sunroof 995    
iPod integration   0 0
Rear side airbags   310 310
Navigation system   1,589 1,589
Options (change) 7,520 2,375 2,375
Options (change) 6,994 2,098 2,098
Destination 875 690 690
Total Price $57,695 $34,365 $42,265
Total Invoice $53,718 $32,010 $39,457

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Passat Lux
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $18,985
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $17,663
Model Year201020082008
ModelR-ClassPassatPassat
TrimR350LuxVR6
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Engine268hp V6200hp I4280hp V6
TransmissionT7T6T6
DrivetrainAWDFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)80, 880, 8600, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/50-19235/45-17235/40-18
Total Price$57,695$34,365$42,265
Adjustments for Features-4,3450-2,405
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$53,350$34,365$39,860
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$5,495
Total Invoice$53,718$32,010$39,457
Adjustments for Features-4,0450-2,245
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$49,673$32,010$37,212
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$5,202

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

Model Year201020082008
ModelR-ClassPassatPassat
TrimR350LuxVR6
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100$1100
AWD$1700 $1700
FWD $0 
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100  
Remote window/roof operation$15  
Sunshades, second row $125$125
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250$250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0  
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system$0  
Full-size spare tire $225$225
Obstacle detection, front$150  
Rearview camera$200  
Rollover sensor$50  
Side curtain airbags $350$350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500  
Temporary spare tire$150  
Cargo Management 
Cargo net  $40
Console with shifter $150$150
Console without shifter$150  
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25
Rear seat pass-through $100$100
Roof rack$300  
Roof rails $250$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  
Panoramic sunroof$1200  
Rear bumper protector$40  
Rear spoiler$200  
Sunroof $900$900
Infotainment 
Aux input$50  
Bluetooth cell phone link$100  
CD changer, in-dash$325  
CD player $125$125
DVD-compatible player$0  
HD radio$50  
Media drive$15  
SD Card slot$25  
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  
Interior ambient lighting $150$150
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25  
Power-folding mirrors$50  
Steering-linked headlights  $150
Xenon HID headlights  $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim $100$100
Door sill trim plates$100  
Folding third row seats$600  
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  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150$150
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat$50  
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat$50  
Synthetic leather seating surfaces$0  
Wood trim$300  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Rear air springs, auto-leveling$350  
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100
Total Value of Features$9,345$5,000$7,405
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,345$0$2,405
Value of Feature Adjustments-4,0450-2,245

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

Model Year20102008
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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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 liftgate300Yes
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 integration100Yes
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested155064%
Total Not Requested86536%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Passat Lux

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, remote-125No
Total Requested600126%
Total Not Requested-125-26%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Passat VR6

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, remote-125No
Total Requested600126%
Total Not Requested-125-26%

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