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Mercedes-Benz S-Class vs. Volkswagen Passat Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Mercedes-Benz S-Class vs. Volkswagen Passat Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $37,090

Volkswagen Passat 1.8T SEL Premium   
Difference: $57,190

Lowest Total Invoice: $35,465

Volkswagen Passat 1.8T SEL Premium   
Difference: $52,341

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20072007200720162016
ModelS-ClassS-ClassS-ClassPassatPassat
TrimS550S600S65 AMG1.8T SEL PremiumV6 SEL Premium
Body4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $85,750 $139,900 $181,500 $34,270 $36,835
Base Invoice $79,748 $130,107 $168,795 $32,865 $35,325
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed 2,850   2,850    
Obstacle detection, rear 1,120        
Rearview camera 750        
iPod integration 425 425 425    
Satellite radio 510        
Proximity key 1,100        
Heated second row seats     520    
Cargo net       100 100
Body kit       1,900 1,900
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed 2,651   2,651    
Obstacle detection, rear 1,042        
Rearview camera 698        
iPod integration 395 395 395    
Satellite radio 474        
Proximity key 1,023        
Heated second row seats     484    
Cargo net       80 80
Body kit       1,700 1,700
Options (change) 6,755 425 3,795 2,000 2,000
Options (change) 6,283 395 3,530 1,780 1,780
Destination 775 775 775 820 820
Gas Tax 1,000 3,000 2,600 0 0
Total Price $94,280 $144,100 $188,670 $37,090 $39,655
Total Invoice $87,806 $134,277 $175,700 $35,465 $37,925

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Passat 1.8T SEL Premium
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $54,675
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $49,999
Model Year20072007200720162016
ModelS-ClassS-ClassS-ClassPassatPassat
TrimS550S600S65 AMG1.8T SEL PremiumV6 SEL Premium
Body4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine382hp V8510hp V12604hp V12170hp I4280hp V6
TransmissionT7T5T5T6S6
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)600, 14600, 14600, 14400, 9400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/45-18255/45-18255/35-20235/45-18235/45-18
Total Price$94,280$144,100$188,670$37,090$39,655
Adjustments for Features-2,515-11,015-10,1900-100
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$91,765$133,085$178,480$37,090$39,555
Cost Above Minimum$0$41,320$86,715$0$2,465
Total Invoice$87,806$134,277$175,700$35,465$37,925
Adjustments for Features-2,342-10,264-9,4890-96
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$85,464$124,013$166,211$35,465$37,829
Cost Above Minimum$0$38,549$80,747$0$2,364

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

Model Year20072007200720162016
ModelS-ClassS-ClassS-ClassPassatPassat
TrimS550S600S65 AMG1.8T SEL PremiumV6 SEL Premium
Body4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200    
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1000$1000  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1100 
6-speed automated manual    $1100
RWD$0$0$0  
FWD   $0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control   $600$600
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed$850$850$850  
Hands-free trunk or liftgate   $100$100
Heated steering wheel $100   
Power door closers$300$300$300  
Power trunk / liftgate pull-down$50    
Power trunk closer $350$350  
Remote app   $25$25
Remote start   $150$150
Remote window/roof operation$15$15$15  
Sunshade, rear, power$225$225$225  
Sunshades, second row, power $225$225  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual   $250$250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350$350  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200 $200  
Automatic braking, low-speed   $200$200
Blind spot collision prevention   $150$150
Blind spot warning system   $200$200
Cross-traffic collision intervention, rear   $100$100
Cross-traffic warning, rear   $100$100
Lane departure prevention, steering-based   $200$200
Lane departure warning   $200$200
Night vision $1750$1750  
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0$0$0  
Rear side airbags$300$300$300  
Rollover sensor$50$50$50  
Secondary collision brake assist   $25$25
Vehicle health reports   $0$0
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50$50  
Console with shifter   $150$150
Console without shifter$150$150$150  
Rear seat pass-through   $100$100
Storage compartment under front seat(s)$50$50$50  
Climate Control 
Rear air vents$100  $100$100
Rear air vents with automatic controls $250$250  
Rear dual-zone climate control $125$125  
Residual heat$50$50$50  
Wiper de-icer$25$25$25  
Exterior 
Body kit  $0$0$0
Bodyside moldings   $75$75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25$25$25
Laminated front side windows$200$200$200  
Panoramic sunroof $1200   
Sunroof$900 $900$900$900
Infotainment 
Android Auto support   $100$100
App support   $0$0
Apple CarPlay support   $100$100
Aux input   $50$50
Bluetooth audio streaming   $25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link   $100$100
CD changer, in-dash$325$325$325  
CD player   $125$125
HD radio   $50$50
iPod integration$100$100$100  
Mirrorlink support   $0$0
SMS text-to-speech reader   $25$25
Surround sound$250$250$250  
Traffic + travel information   $25$25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25$25 $25$25
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75$75  
Chronometer  $100  
Cornering lights$50$50$50  
Digital instruments$0$0$0  
Fog light, rear$100$100$100  
Headlight washers$50$50$50  
Illuminated vanity mirrors, rear seat$100$100$100  
LED headlights   $1000$1000
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25$25  
Steering-linked fog lights   $50$50
Steering-linked headlights$150$150$150  
Xenon HID headlights$500$500$500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Automatic seat bolsters, driver $300$300  
Automatic seat bolsters, front passenger $300$300  
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300$300  
Cooled or ventilated second row seats $200   
Folding second row seats   $300$300
Heated second row seats $200$200$200$200
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 $150$150$150
Massage, driver seat $100$100  
Massage, passenger seat $100$100  
Massage, second row seats $150   
Memory system, passenger seat$150$150$150  
Memory system, second row seats $150   
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150$150  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150$150  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, second row seats $225   
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat$50$50$50  
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50$50  
Power headrest height adjuster, second row seats $75$75  
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100  $100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100  $100$100
Power recliner, second row seats $150$150  
Power seat belt height adjusters, front row$25$25$25  
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100  
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100  
Power thigh support length adjuster, second row seats $150$150  
Power tilt adjuster, second row seats $150$150  
Power-folding headrests, second row seats$50$50$50  
Upholstered instrument cluster hood, leather$200    
Upholstered instrument panel, leather $1000$1000  
Wood trim$300$300$300  
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel $150   
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500    
Adaptive hydraulic struts, auto-leveling and ht. adjustable $4000$4000  
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable$1000    
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0  
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100$100 $100
Total Value of Features$9,790$18,290$17,465$7,275$7,375
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,515$11,015$10,190$0$100
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,342-10,264-9,4890-96

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

Model Year20072016
ModelS-ClassPassat
Body4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan
Wheelbase124.6 in110.4 in
Length205.0 in191.6 in
Width73.7 in72.2 in
Height58.0 in58.5 in
Curb Weight4,466 lb.3,231 lb.
Fuel Capacity23.8 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.8 in38.3 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room59.1 in56.9 in
Row 1 Legroom41.9 in42.4 in
Row 2 Headroom38.5 in37.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room58.7 in57.0 in
Row 2 Legroom42.3 in39.1 in
Cargo Volume16.3 ft315.9 ft3

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