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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: $35,875

Volkswagen Passat V6 SEL Premium   
Difference: $25,655

Lowest Total Invoice: $34,380

Volkswagen Passat V6 SEL Premium   
Difference: $22,906

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122018
ModelR-ClassPassat
TrimR350V6 SEL Premium
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Base Price $52,690 $34,650
Base Invoice $49,002 $33,230
Premium 1 Package 2,360  
Obstacle detection, rear 800  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720  
Blind spot warning system 600  
Heated front seats 750  
Telematics service, such as OnStar 660  
Xenon HID headlights 985  
Panoramic sunroof 1,090  
Rear spoiler   375
Premium 1 Package 2,195  
Obstacle detection, rear 744  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 670  
Blind spot warning system 558  
Heated front seats 698  
Telematics service, such as OnStar 614  
Xenon HID headlights 916  
Panoramic sunroof 1,014  
Rear spoiler   300
Options (change) 7,965 375
Options (change) 7,409 300
Destination 875 850
Total Price $61,530 $35,875
Total Invoice $57,286 $34,380

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Passat V6 SEL Premium
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $24,550
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $21,877
Model Year20122018
ModelR-ClassPassat
TrimR350V6 SEL Premium
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Engine302hp V6280hp V6
TransmissionT7S6
DrivetrainAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)16/21 MPG19/28 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)80, 8400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/50-19235/45-18
Total Price$61,530$35,875
Adjustments for Features-1,1050
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$60,425$35,875
Total Invoice$57,286$34,380
Adjustments for Features-1,0290
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$56,257$34,380

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

Model Year20122018
ModelR-ClassPassat
TrimR350V6 SEL Premium
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200 
6-speed automated manual $1100
AWD$1700 
FWD $0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100 
Adaptive cruise control $600
Cruise control$150 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate $100
Power liftgate$350 
Proximity key $250
Remote app $25
Remote start $150
Remote window/roof operation$15 
Semi-automated parking system $500
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 
Automatic braking, low-speed $200
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system$0 
Cross-traffic collision intervention, rear $100
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100
Forward collision warning $200
Lane departure prevention, steering-based $200
Lane departure warning $200
Rear side airbags$300 
Rollover sensor$50 
Secondary collision brake assist $25
Side curtain airbags $350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500 
Vehicle health reports $0
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75 
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 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275 
Panoramic sunroof$1200 
Rear bumper protector$40 
Sunroof $900
Infotainment 
Android Auto support $100
App support $0
Apple CarPlay support $100
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD player $125
DVD-compatible player$0 
iPod integration$100 
Media drive$15 
Mirrorlink support $0
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Traffic + travel information $25
Traffic information$25 
USB port $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75 
Compass$0 
Fog light, rear$100 
Fog lights $125
Headlight washers$50 
Interior ambient lighting $150
LED headlights $1000
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25 
Steering-linked fog lights $50
Xenon HID headlights$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding third row seats$600 
Heated second row seats $200
Leather seating surfaces $900
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75 
Manual recliner, second row seats$75 
Manual recliner, third row seats$125 
Metal pedals $75
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
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $100
Synthetic leather seating surfaces$0 
Wood trim$300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Rear air springs, auto-leveling$350 
Total Value of Features$9,770$8,665
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,105$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,0290

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

Model Year20122018
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 Weight4,960 lb.3,571 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 mirrors50Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
iPod integration100Yes
Total Requested70050%
Total Not Requested70050%

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