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Mercedes-Benz S-Class vs. Volkswagen Passat Price Comparison (MSRP)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.
Models in short supply often sell at or even above these prices.
Mercedes-Benz S-Class vs. Volkswagen Passat Invoice Comparison
Lowest Total Price: $31,315 Volkswagen Passat 2.5L SEL Premium | |||||||
| Difference: $58,435 | |||||||
Lowest Total Invoice: $30,042 Volkswagen Passat 2.5L SEL Premium | |||||||
| Difference: $53,557 | |||||||
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| Model Year | 2008 | 2008 | 2008 | 2008 | 2013 | 2013 | 2013 |
| Model | S-Class | S-Class | S-Class | S-Class | Passat | Passat | Passat |
| Trim | S550 | S63 AMG | S600 | S65 AMG | 2.5L SEL Premium | TDI SEL Premium | V6 SEL Premium |
| Body | 4dr Sedan, ext. | 4dr Sedan, ext. | 4dr Sedan, ext. | 4dr Sedan, ext. | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Base Price | $86,700 | $127,000 | $144,200 | $194,000 | $30,425 | $32,915 | $33,525 |
| Base Invoice | $80,631 | $118,110 | $134,106 | $180,420 | $29,178 | $31,564 | $32,151 |
| iPod integration | 425 | 425 | 425 | 425 | |||
| Rearview camera | 750 | ||||||
| Cargo net | 95 | 95 | 95 | ||||
| iPod integration | 395 | 395 | 395 | 395 | |||
| Rearview camera | 698 | ||||||
| Cargo net | 69 | 69 | 69 | ||||
| Options (change) | 1,175 | 425 | 425 | 425 | 95 | 95 | 95 |
| Options (change) | 1,093 | 395 | 395 | 395 | 69 | 69 | 69 |
| Destination | 875 | 875 | 875 | 875 | 795 | 795 | 795 |
| Gas Tax | 1,000 | 3,000 | 3,000 | 3,000 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Total Price | $89,750 | $131,300 | $148,500 | $198,300 | $31,315 | $33,805 | $34,415 |
| Total Invoice | $83,599 | $122,380 | $138,376 | $184,690 | $30,042 | $32,428 | $33,015 |
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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mercedes-Benz S-Class vs. Volkswagen Passat
| Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Passat 2.5L SEL Premium | |||||||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $53,035 | |||||||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $48,527 | |||||||
| Model Year | 2008 | 2008 | 2008 | 2008 | 2013 | 2013 | 2013 |
| Model | S-Class | S-Class | S-Class | S-Class | Passat | Passat | Passat |
| Trim | S550 | S63 AMG | S600 | S65 AMG | 2.5L SEL Premium | TDI SEL Premium | V6 SEL Premium |
| Body | 4dr Sedan, ext. | 4dr Sedan, ext. | 4dr Sedan, ext. | 4dr Sedan, ext. | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Engine | 382hp V8 | 518hp V8 | 510hp V12 | 604hp V12 | 170hp I5 | 140hp I4 D | 280hp V6 |
| Transmission | T7 | T7 | T5 | T5 | T6 | S6 | S6 |
| Drivetrain | RWD | RWD | RWD | RWD | FWD | FWD | FWD |
| EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway) | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG |
| Audio (watts, speakers) | 600, 14 | 600, 14 | 600, 14 | 600, 14 | 400, 9 | 400, 9 | 400, 9 |
| Tire (rear if not all the same) | 255/45-18 | 255/35-20 | 255/45-18 | 255/35-20 | 215/55-17 | 235/45-18 | 235/45-18 |
| Total Price | $89,750 | $131,300 | $148,500 | $198,300 | $31,315 | $33,805 | $34,415 |
| Adjustments for Features | -5,400 | -10,900 | -16,500 | -16,425 | 0 | 0 | -100 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Price | $84,350 | $120,400 | $132,000 | $181,875 | $31,315 | $33,805 | $34,315 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $36,050 | $47,650 | $97,525 | $0 | $2,490 | $3,000 |
| Total Invoice | $83,599 | $122,380 | $138,376 | $184,690 | $30,042 | $32,428 | $33,015 |
| Adjustments for Features | -5,030 | -10,159 | -15,375 | -15,298 | 0 | 0 | -96 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice | $78,569 | $112,221 | $123,001 | $169,392 | $30,042 | $32,428 | $32,919 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $33,652 | $44,432 | $90,823 | $0 | $2,386 | $2,877 |
Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz S-Class vs. Volkswagen Passat
| Model Year | 2008 | 2008 | 2008 | 2008 | 2013 | 2013 | 2013 |
| Model | S-Class | S-Class | S-Class | S-Class | Passat | Passat | Passat |
| Trim | S550 | S63 AMG | S600 | S65 AMG | 2.5L SEL Premium | TDI SEL Premium | V6 SEL Premium |
| Body | 4dr Sedan, ext. | 4dr Sedan, ext. | 4dr Sedan, ext. | 4dr Sedan, ext. | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 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 | ||||||
| 6-speed automated manual | $1100 | $1100 | |||||
| RWD | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | |||
| FWD | $0 | $0 | $0 | ||||
| Accessories | |||||||
| Adaptive cruise control, all-speed | $850 | $850 | |||||
| Cruise control | $150 | $150 | $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 | $250 | $250 | $250 | |
| Remote start | $150 | $150 | $150 | ||||
| Remote window/roof operation | $15 | $15 | $15 | $15 | |||
| Sunshade, rear, power | $225 | $225 | $225 | $225 | |||
| Sunshades, second row, power | $225 | $225 | $225 | ||||
| Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual | $250 | $250 | $250 | ||||
| Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power | $350 | $350 | $350 | $350 | |||
| Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety | |||||||
| 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 | ||||
| Obstacle detection, rear | $250 | $250 | $250 | ||||
| Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system | $0 | $0 | |||||
| Rear side airbags | $300 | $300 | $300 | $300 | |||
| Rearview camera | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | |
| Rollover sensor | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | |||
| Cargo Management | |||||||
| Air-conditioned storage compartment | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | |||
| Console with shifter | $150 | $150 | $150 | ||||
| Console without shifter | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | |||
| Rear seat pass-through | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||||
| Storage compartment under front seat(s) | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | |||
| Climate Control | |||||||
| Automatic air recirculation | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |||
| Rain-sensing wipers | $175 | $175 | $175 | $175 | |||
| Rear air vents | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| Rear air vents with automatic controls | $250 | $250 | |||||
| Rear dual-zone climate control | $125 | $125 | |||||
| Residual heat | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | |||
| Variable intermittent wipers | $75 | $75 | $75 | ||||
| Wiper de-icer | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | |||
| Exterior | |||||||
| Body kit | $0 | $0 | |||||
| Bodyside moldings | $75 | $75 | $75 | ||||
| Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) | $25 | $25 | |||||
| Laminated front side windows | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | |||
| Panoramic sunroof | $1200 | $1200 | |||||
| Sunroof | $900 | $900 | $900 | $900 | $900 | ||
| Infotainment | |||||||
| Aux input | $50 | $50 | $50 | ||||
| Bluetooth audio streaming | $25 | $25 | $25 | ||||
| Bluetooth cell phone link | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||||
| CD changer, in-dash | $325 | $325 | $325 | $325 | |||
| CD player | $125 | $125 | $125 | ||||
| DVD-Audio-compatible player | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | |||
| DVD-compatible player | $0 | $0 | $0 | ||||
| HD radio | $50 | $50 | $50 | ||||
| Media drive | $15 | $15 | $15 | ||||
| Surround sound | $250 | $250 | $250 | $250 | |||
| Telematics service, such as OnStar | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | |||
| Traffic information | $25 | $25 | $25 | ||||
| Voice control for nav and audio | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |||
| Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors | |||||||
| Analog clock | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | |||
| Auto-dimming driver-side mirror | $75 | $75 | $75 | $75 | |||
| Chronometer | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||||
| Digital instruments | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | |||
| Fog light, rear | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |||
| Headlight washers | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | |||
| 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 | |||
| Steering-linked headlights | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | |||
| Xenon HID headlights | $500 | $500 | $500 | $500 | |||
| Seats and Interior Trim | |||||||
| 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 | |||||
| Door sill trim plates | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |||
| Folding second row seats | $300 | $300 | $300 | ||||
| Heated second row seats | $200 | $200 | |||||
| Leather door panel trim | $250 | $250 | $250 | $250 | |||
| Leather-wrapped steering wheel | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | |
| Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat | $50 | $50 | $50 | ||||
| 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 | |||||
| Metal pedals | $75 | ||||||
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat | $150 | $150 | $150 | ||||
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | $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 | $100 | $100 | $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 | |||
| Synthetic suede headliner | $650 | $650 | $650 | ||||
| Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces | $0 | $0 | $0 | ||||
| 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 | |||||
| Transmission | |||||||
| Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| Total Value of Features | $9,915 | $15,415 | $21,015 | $20,940 | $4,515 | $4,515 | $4,615 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | $5,400 | $10,900 | $16,500 | $16,425 | $0 | $0 | $100 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | -5,030 | -10,159 | -15,375 | -15,298 | 0 | 0 | -96 |
Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz S-Class vs. Volkswagen Passat
| Model Year | 2008 | 2013 |
| Model | S-Class | Passat |
| Body | 4dr Sedan, ext. | 4dr Sedan |
| Wheelbase | 124.6 in | 110.4 in |
| Length | 205.0 in | 191.6 in |
| Width | 73.7 in | 72.2 in |
| Height | 58.0 in | 58.5 in |
| Curb Weight | 4,466 lb. | 3,167 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 23.8 gal. | 18.5 gal. |
| Row 1 Headroom | 37.8 in | 38.3 in |
| Row 1 Shoulder Room | 59.1 in | 56.9 in |
| Row 1 Legroom | 41.9 in | 42.4 in |
| Row 2 Headroom | 38.5 in | 37.8 in |
| Row 2 Shoulder Room | 58.7 in | 57.0 in |
| Row 2 Legroom | 42.3 in | 39.1 in |
| Cargo Volume | 16.3 ft3 | 15.9 ft3 |
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