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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: $32,730

Volkswagen Passat Komfort   
Difference: $25,195

Lowest Total Invoice: $30,495

Volkswagen Passat Komfort   
Difference: $23,251

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20112009
ModelR-ClassPassat
TrimR350Komfort
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Base Price $50,240 $29,690
Base Invoice $46,537 $27,727
Premium 1 Package 4,000  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720  
Heated front seats 750  
Roof rack 250  
Panoramic sunroof 1,090  
Navigation system   1,990
Rear side airbags   350
Premium 1 Package 3,720  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 670  
Heated front seats 698  
Roof rack 232  
Panoramic sunroof 1,014  
Navigation system   1,758
Rear side airbags   310
Options (change) 6,810 2,340
Options (change) 6,334 2,068
Destination 875 700
Total Price $57,925 $32,730
Total Invoice $53,746 $30,495

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Passat Komfort
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $18,255
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $16,812
Model Year20112009
ModelR-ClassPassat
TrimR350Komfort
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Engine268hp V6200hp I4
TransmissionT7T6
DrivetrainAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)14/19 MPG19/28 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)80, 880, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/50-19235/45-17
Total Price$57,925$32,730
Adjustments for Features-6,9400
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$50,985$32,730
Total Invoice$53,746$30,495
Adjustments for Features-6,4390
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$47,307$30,495

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

Model Year20112009
ModelR-ClassPassat
TrimR350Komfort
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
AWD$1700 
FWD $0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100 
Remote window/roof operation$15 
Sunshades, second row $125
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $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 
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system$0 
Full-size spare tire $225
Rearview camera$200 
Rollover sensor$50 
Side curtain airbags $350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500 
Temporary spare tire$150 
Cargo Management 
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 
Automatic climate control, front$200 
Dual-zone climate control$125 
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15
Rain-sensing wipers$175 
Residual heat$50 
Variable intermittent wipers $75
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
Infotainment 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100 
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD player $125
HD radio$50 
iPod integration$100 
Traffic information$25 
USB port $25
Voice control for nav and audio$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150 
Automatic headlights$125 
Fog light, rear$100 
Fog lights$125 
Interior ambient lighting $150
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25 
Power-folding mirrors$50 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates$100 
Folding third row seats$600 
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75 
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50
Manual recliner, second row seats$75 
Manual recliner, third row seats$125 
Memory system, driver seat$200 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat$50 
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Wood trim$300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Rear air springs, auto-leveling$350 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$10,905$3,965
Value of Feature Adjustments$6,940$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-6,4390

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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 Year20112009
ModelR-ClassPassat
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Wheelbase126.6 in106.7 in
Length203.0 in188.0 in
Width77.1 in71.7 in
Height65.4 in59.7 in
Curb Weight4,949 lb.3,512 lb.
Fuel Capacity21.1 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		15.2 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

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 mirror150No
Memory system, driver seat200No
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, large15Yes
iPod integration100Yes
SD Card slot25Yes
Total Requested124051%
Total Not Requested117549%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Passat Komfort

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
USB port25Yes
SD Card slot25Yes
Total Requested665100%
Total Not Requested00%

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