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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: $39,930

Volkswagen Passat 3.6 VR6   
Difference: $17,980

Lowest Total Invoice: $36,739

Volkswagen Passat 3.6 VR6   
Difference: $17,180

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122006
ModelR-ClassPassat
TrimR3503.6 VR6
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Base Price $52,690 $29,950
Base Invoice $49,002 $27,513
Obstacle detection, rear 800  
Xenon HID headlights 985  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720  
Heated front seats 750  
Panoramic sunroof 1,090  
Luxury #2 Package   5,250
Rear side airbags   350
Navigation system   1,800
AWD   1,950
Obstacle detection, rear 744  
Xenon HID headlights 916  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 670  
Heated front seats 698  
Panoramic sunroof 1,014  
Luxury #2 Package   4,797
Rear side airbags   310
Navigation system   1,589
AWD   1,900
Options (change) 4,345 9,350
Options (change) 4,042 8,596
Destination 875 630
Total Price $57,910 $39,930
Total Invoice $53,919 $36,739

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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: $16,580
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $15,876
Model Year20122006
ModelR-ClassPassat
TrimR3503.6 VR6
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Engine302hp V6280hp V6
TransmissionT7T6
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)16/21 MPG18/27 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)80, 8600, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/50-19235/45-17
Total Price$57,910$39,930
Adjustments for Features-1,4000
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$56,510$39,930
Total Invoice$53,919$36,739
Adjustments for Features-1,3040
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$52,615$36,739

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

Model Year20122006
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$1700
Accessories 
Power trunk / liftgate pull-down$50 
Remote window/roof operation$15 
Sunshade, rear $125
Sunshades, second row $125
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system$0 
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 
Media drive$15 
Traffic information$25 
Voice control for nav and audio$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150
Fog light, rear$100 
Fog lights $125
Steering-linked headlights $150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding second row seats$300 
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 
Memory system, driver seat $200
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150
Synthetic leather seating surfaces$0 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Rear air springs, auto-leveling$350 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$8,080$6,680
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,400$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,3040

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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 Year20122006
ModelR-ClassPassat
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase126.6 in106.7 in
Length203.1 in188.2 in
Width77.1 in71.7 in
Height65.4 in58.0 in
Curb Weight4,960 lb.3,829 lb.
Fuel Capacity21.1 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		15.2 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
Volkswagen Passat 3.6 VR6

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, remote-125Yes
Total Requested475100%
Total Not Requested00%
AWD
FeatureValueRequested?
AWD0Yes
Second-row 3-person bench0No
Total Requested0100%
Total Not Requested00%
Luxury #2 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Dynaudio, 600W, 10 speakers350No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150No
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Automatic headlights125Yes
Fog lights125No
Sunshades, second row125No
Sunshade, rear125No
Memory system, driver seat200No
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
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
Leather seating surfaces900No
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Total Requested297556%
Total Not Requested230544%

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