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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: $32,490

Volkswagen Passat 1.8T SEL Premium   
Difference: $26,655

Lowest Total Invoice: $31,131

Volkswagen Passat 1.8T SEL Premium   
Difference: $23,937

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2012201420142014
ModelR-ClassPassatPassatPassat
TrimR3501.8T SEL PremiumTDI SEL PremiumV6 SEL Premium
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $52,690 $31,295 $33,395 $34,265
Base Invoice $49,002 $30,011 $32,026 $32,860
Premium 1 Package 2,360      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720      
Heated front seats 750      
Telematics service, such as OnStar 660      
Panoramic sunroof 1,090      
Rear spoiler   375 375 375
Premium 1 Package 2,195      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 670      
Heated front seats 698      
Telematics service, such as OnStar 614      
Panoramic sunroof 1,014      
Rear spoiler   300 300 300
Options (change) 5,580 375 375 375
Options (change) 5,191 300 300 300
Destination 875 820 820 820
Total Price $59,145 $32,490 $34,590 $35,460
Total Invoice $55,068 $31,131 $33,146 $33,980

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Passat 1.8T SEL Premium
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $22,715
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $20,269
Model Year2012201420142014
ModelR-ClassPassatPassatPassat
TrimR3501.8T SEL PremiumTDI SEL PremiumV6 SEL Premium
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine302hp V6170hp I4140hp I4 D280hp V6
TransmissionT7T6S6S6
DrivetrainAWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)80, 8400, 9400, 9400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/50-19235/45-18235/45-18235/45-18
Total Price$59,145$32,490$34,590$35,460
Adjustments for Features-3,94000-100
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$55,205$32,490$34,590$35,360
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,100$2,870
Total Invoice$55,068$31,131$33,146$33,980
Adjustments for Features-3,66800-96
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$51,400$31,131$33,146$33,884
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,015$2,753

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

Model Year2012201420142014
ModelR-ClassPassatPassatPassat
TrimR3501.8T SEL PremiumTDI SEL PremiumV6 SEL Premium
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200   
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100  
6-speed automated manual  $1100$1100
AWD$1700   
FWD $0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100   
Power liftgate$350   
Proximity key $250$250$250
Remote app $25$25$25
Remote start $150$150$150
Remote window/roof operation$15   
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250$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   
Rear side airbags$300   
Rollover sensor$50   
Side curtain airbags $350$350$350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500   
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75   
Console with shifter $150$150$150
Console without shifter$150   
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25$25
Rear seat pass-through $100$100$100
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15$15$15
Rain-sensing wipers$175   
Rear wiper$175   
Residual heat$50   
Variable intermittent wipers $75$75$75
Exterior 
Body kit$0   
Deep-tinted rear windows$275   
Panoramic sunroof$1200   
Rear bumper protector$40   
Sunroof $900$900$900
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25$25
CD changer, in-dash$325   
CD player $125$125$125
Traffic + travel information $25$25$25
Traffic information$25   
Voice control for nav and audio$100   
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75   
Compass$0   
Cornering lights $50$50$50
Fog light, rear$100   
Fog lights $125$125$125
Interior ambient lighting $150$150$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   
Leather seating surfaces $900$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, driver seat$150   
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat$50   
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat$50   
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100
Synthetic leather seating surfaces$0   
Synthetic suede inserts in seating surfaces $450$450$450
Wood trim$300   
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Rear air springs, auto-leveling$350   
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100  $100
Total Value of Features$9,380$5,440$5,440$5,540
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,940$0$0$100
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,66800-96

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

Model Year20122014
ModelR-ClassPassat
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase126.6 in110.4 in
Length203.1 in191.6 in
Width77.1 in72.2 in
Height65.4 in58.5 in
Curb Weight4,961 lb.3,167 lb.
Fuel Capacity21.1 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
15.2 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

Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
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
Rearview camera200Yes
Power liftgate300No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
AC power outlet100No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
iPod integration100Yes
Total Requested65046%
Total Not Requested75054%

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