The sticker prices, before adjusting for remaining feature differences. Usually these are the numbers you will see on the window stickers.
Models in short supply often sell at or even above these prices.
Lowest Total Price: $38,280 Volkswagen Passat 3.6 VR6 | |||||
Difference: $51,005 | |||||
Lowest Total Invoice: $35,113 Volkswagen Passat 3.6 VR6 | |||||
Difference: $48,053 | |||||
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Model Year | 2008 | 2008 | 2008 | 2008 | 2006 |
Model | S-Class | S-Class | S-Class | S-Class | Passat |
Trim | S550 | S63 AMG | S600 | S65 AMG | 3.6 VR6 |
Body | 4dr Sedan, ext. | 4dr Sedan, ext. | 4dr Sedan, ext. | 4dr Sedan, ext. | 4dr Sedan |
Base Price | $86,700 | $127,000 | $144,200 | $194,000 | $29,950 |
Base Invoice | $80,631 | $118,110 | $134,106 | $180,420 | $27,513 |
Sunshades, second row, power | 710 | ||||
Luxury #2 Package | 5,250 | ||||
Sport Package | 300 | ||||
Navigation system | 1,800 | ||||
Rear side airbags | 350 | ||||
Sunshades, second row, power | 660 | ||||
Luxury #2 Package | 4,797 | ||||
Sport Package | 274 | ||||
Navigation system | 1,589 | ||||
Rear side airbags | 310 | ||||
Options (change) | 710 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 7,700 |
Options (change) | 660 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6,970 |
Destination | 875 | 875 | 875 | 875 | 630 |
Gas Tax | 1,000 | 3,000 | 3,000 | 3,000 | 0 |
Total Price | $89,285 | $130,875 | $148,075 | $197,875 | $38,280 |
Total Invoice | $83,166 | $121,985 | $137,981 | $184,295 | $35,113 |
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Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Passat 3.6 VR6 | |||||
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $47,340 | |||||
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $44,639 | |||||
Model Year | 2008 | 2008 | 2008 | 2008 | 2006 |
Model | S-Class | S-Class | S-Class | S-Class | Passat |
Trim | S550 | S63 AMG | S600 | S65 AMG | 3.6 VR6 |
Body | 4dr Sedan, ext. | 4dr Sedan, ext. | 4dr Sedan, ext. | 4dr Sedan, ext. | 4dr Sedan |
Engine | 382hp V8 | 518hp V8 | 510hp V12 | 604hp V12 | 280hp V6 |
Transmission | T7 | T7 | T5 | T5 | T6 |
Drivetrain | RWD | RWD | RWD | RWD | FWD |
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway) | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG |
Audio (watts, speakers) | 600, 14 | 600, 14 | 600, 14 | 600, 14 | 600, 10 |
Tire (rear if not all the same) | 255/45-18 | 255/35-20 | 255/45-18 | 255/35-20 | 235/45-17 |
Total Price | $89,285 | $130,875 | $148,075 | $197,875 | $38,280 |
Adjustments for Features | -3,665 | -8,415 | -14,090 | -14,015 | 0 |
Feature-Adjusted Total Price | $85,620 | $122,460 | $133,985 | $183,860 | $38,280 |
Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $36,840 | $48,365 | $98,240 | $0 |
Total Invoice | $83,166 | $121,985 | $137,981 | $184,295 | $35,113 |
Adjustments for Features | -3,414 | -7,843 | -13,130 | -13,053 | 0 |
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice | $79,752 | $114,142 | $124,851 | $171,242 | $35,113 |
Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $34,390 | $45,099 | $91,490 | $0 |
Model Year | 2008 | 2008 | 2008 | 2008 | 2006 |
Model | S-Class | S-Class | S-Class | S-Class | Passat |
Trim | S550 | S63 AMG | S600 | S65 AMG | 3.6 VR6 |
Body | 4dr Sedan, ext. | 4dr Sedan, ext. | 4dr Sedan, ext. | 4dr Sedan, ext. | 4dr Sedan |
Transmission and Drivetrain | |||||
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic | $1200 | $1200 | |||
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic | $1000 | $1000 | |||
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic | $1100 | ||||
RWD | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | |
FWD | $0 | ||||
Accessories | |||||
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed | $850 | $850 | |||
Cruise control | $150 | $150 | $150 | ||
Heated steering wheel | $100 | ||||
Parking guidance system - passive | $250 | $250 | |||
Power door closers | $300 | $300 | $300 | $300 | |
Power trunk / liftgate pull-down | $50 | ||||
Power trunk closer | $350 | $350 | $350 | ||
Proximity key | $250 | $250 | $250 | ||
Remote window/roof operation | $15 | $15 | $15 | $15 | |
Sunshade, rear | $125 | ||||
Sunshade, rear, power | $225 | $225 | $225 | $225 | |
Sunshades, second row | $125 | ||||
Sunshades, second row, power | $225 | $225 | $225 | $225 | |
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual | $250 | ||||
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power | $350 | $350 | $350 | $350 | |
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety | |||||
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats | $0 | ||||
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial | $200 | $200 | |||
Blind spot warning system | $200 | $200 | |||
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system | $0 | $0 | |||
Forward collision warning | $200 | $200 | |||
Night vision | $1750 | $1750 | |||
Obstacle detection, front | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | |
Obstacle detection, rear | $250 | $250 | $250 | $250 | |
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system | $0 | $0 | |||
Rearview camera | $200 | $200 | |||
Rollover sensor | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
Cargo Management | |||||
Console with shifter | $150 | ||||
Console without shifter | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | |
Rear seat pass-through | $100 | ||||
Storage compartment under front seat(s) | $50 | $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 | $50 | |
Wiper de-icer | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | |
Exterior | |||||
Body kit | $0 | $0 | |||
Bodyside moldings | $75 | ||||
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) | $25 | $25 | |||
Laminated front side windows | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | |
Panoramic sunroof | $1200 | $1200 | |||
Sunroof | $900 | $900 | $900 | ||
Infotainment | |||||
CD changer, in-dash | $325 | $325 | $325 | $325 | |
CD changer, remote | $200 | ||||
CD player | $125 | ||||
Surround sound | $250 | $250 | $250 | $250 | |
Telematics service, such as OnStar | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | |
Voice control for nav and audio | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors | |||||
Analog clock | $25 | ||||
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror | $75 | $75 | $75 | $75 | |
Chronometer | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
Compass | $0 | ||||
Cornering lights | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
Digital instruments | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | |
Fog light, rear | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
Illuminated vanity mirrors, rear seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
Mirror tilt-down in reverse | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | |
Power-folding mirrors | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
Seats and Interior Trim | |||||
Aluminum trim | $100 | ||||
Automatic seat bolsters, driver | $300 | $300 | $300 | ||
Automatic seat bolsters, front passenger | $300 | $300 | $300 | ||
Cooled or ventilated front seats | $300 | $300 | $300 | ||
Cooled or ventilated second row seats | $200 | $200 | |||
Folding second row seats | $300 | ||||
Heated second row seats | $200 | $200 | |||
Leather-wrapped steering wheel | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | |
Massage, driver seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
Massage, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
Memory system, passenger seat | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | |
Memory system, second row seats | $150 | $150 | |||
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | |
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | |
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
Power headrest height adjuster, second row seats | $75 | $75 | |||
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat | $100 | ||||
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | $100 | ||||
Power recliner, second row seats | $150 | $150 | |||
Power seat belt height adjusters, front row | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | |
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
Power tilt adjuster, second row seats | $150 | $150 | |||
Power-folding headrests, second row seats | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
Upholstered instrument cluster hood, leather | $200 | $200 | |||
Upholstered instrument panel, leather | $1000 | $1000 | |||
Wood trim | $300 | $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 | $4000 | ||
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable | $1000 | ||||
Sport suspension (upgrade) | $0 | $0 | $0 | ||
Transmission | |||||
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
Total Value of Features | $8,315 | $13,065 | $18,740 | $18,665 | $4,650 |
Value of Feature Adjustments | $3,665 | $8,415 | $14,090 | $14,015 | $0 |
Value of Feature Adjustments | -3,414 | -7,843 | -13,130 | -13,053 | 0 |
Model Year | 2008 | 2006 |
Model | S-Class | Passat |
Body | 4dr Sedan, ext. | 4dr Sedan |
Wheelbase | 124.6 in | 106.7 in |
Length | 205.0 in | 188.2 in |
Width | 73.7 in | 71.7 in |
Height | 58.0 in | 58.0 in |
Curb Weight | 4,466 lb. | 3,306 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 23.8 gal. | 18.5 gal. |
Row 1 Headroom | 37.8 in | 38.4 in |
Row 1 Shoulder Room | 59.1 in | 55.7 in |
Row 1 Legroom | 41.9 in | 41.4 in |
Row 2 Headroom | 38.5 in | 37.8 in |
Row 2 Shoulder Room | 58.7 in | 54.6 in |
Row 2 Legroom | 42.3 in | 37.7 in |
Cargo Volume | 16.3 ft3 | 14.2 ft3 |
Navigation system | ||
Feature | Value | Requested? |
Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
CD changer, remote | -125 | Yes |
Total Requested | 475 | 100% |
Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
Luxury #2 Package | ||
Feature | Value | Requested? |
Steering-linked headlights | 150 | Yes |
Xenon HID headlights | 500 | Yes |
Obstacle detection, front | 150 | Yes |
Obstacle detection, rear | 250 | Yes |
Headlight washers | 50 | Yes |
Dynaudio, 600W, 10 speakers | 350 | No |
Auto-dimming rearview mirror | 150 | Yes |
Rain-sensing wipers | 100 | Yes |
Automatic headlights | 125 | Yes |
Fog lights | 125 | Yes |
Sunshades, second row | 125 | Yes |
Sunshade, rear | 125 | Yes |
Memory system, driver seat | 200 | Yes |
Wood trim | 300 | No |
Power height adjuster, passenger seat | 50 | Yes |
Automatic climate control, front | 200 | Yes |
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat | 100 | Yes |
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat | 100 | Yes |
Dual-zone climate control | 125 | Yes |
Power height adjuster, driver seat | 50 | Yes |
Cargo net | 40 | Yes |
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat | 100 | Yes |
Perimeter approach lighting | 25 | No |
Power recliner, passenger seat | 100 | Yes |
Heated windshield washer nozzles | 15 | Yes |
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat | 100 | Yes |
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | 100 | Yes |
Universal garage door opener | 100 | Yes |
Leather seating surfaces | 900 | Yes |
Audio controls on steering wheel | 125 | Yes |
Heated front seats | 200 | Yes |
Leather-wrapped steering wheel | 150 | Yes |
Total Requested | 4605 | 87% |
Total Not Requested | 675 | 13% |
Sport Package | ||
Feature | Value | Requested? |
Sport suspension (upgrade) | 250 | Yes |
Front sport buckets | 100 | Yes |
Aluminum trim | 100 | No |
Total Requested | 350 | 78% |
Total Not Requested | 100 | 22% |