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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: $41,740 Volkswagen Passat VR6 | ||||||
| Difference: $49,575 | ||||||
Lowest Total Invoice: $38,636 Volkswagen Passat VR6 | ||||||
| Difference: $46,268 | ||||||
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| Model Year | 2010 | 2010 | 2010 | 2010 | 2010 | 2008 |
| Model | S-Class | S-Class | S-Class | S-Class | S-Class | Passat |
| Trim | S400 Hybrid | S550 | S63 AMG | S600 | S65 AMG | VR6 |
| Body | 4dr Sedan, ext. | 4dr Sedan, ext. | 4dr Sedan, ext. | 4dr Sedan, ext. | 4dr Sedan, ext. | 4dr Sedan |
| Base Price | $87,950 | $91,600 | $133,550 | $149,700 | $201,150 | $36,050 |
| Base Invoice | $81,794 | $85,188 | $124,202 | $139,221 | $187,070 | $33,597 |
| Driver Assistance Package | 2,900 | 2,900 | 2,900 | |||
| Sunshades, second row, power | 740 | 740 | ||||
| iPod integration | 0 | |||||
| Heated front seats | 225 | |||||
| Rear side airbags | 350 | |||||
| Body kit | 1,650 | |||||
| Navigation system | 1,800 | |||||
| Adaptive cruise control | 975 | |||||
| Driver Assistance Package | 2,697 | 2,697 | 2,697 | |||
| Sunshades, second row, power | 688 | 688 | ||||
| iPod integration | 0 | |||||
| Heated front seats | 199 | |||||
| Rear side airbags | 310 | |||||
| Body kit | 1,390 | |||||
| Navigation system | 1,589 | |||||
| Adaptive cruise control | 861 | |||||
| Options (change) | 3,640 | 3,640 | 2,900 | 0 | 0 | 5,000 |
| Options (change) | 3,385 | 3,385 | 2,697 | 0 | 0 | 4,349 |
| Destination | 875 | 875 | 875 | 875 | 875 | 690 |
| Gas Tax | -1,150 | 1,000 | 3,000 | 3,000 | 3,000 | 0 |
| Total Price | $91,315 | $97,115 | $140,325 | $153,575 | $205,025 | $41,740 |
| Total Invoice | $84,904 | $90,448 | $130,774 | $143,096 | $190,945 | $38,636 |
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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mercedes-Benz S-Class vs. Volkswagen Passat
| Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Passat VR6 | ||||||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $43,885 | ||||||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $40,977 | ||||||
| Model Year | 2010 | 2010 | 2010 | 2010 | 2010 | 2008 |
| Model | S-Class | S-Class | S-Class | S-Class | S-Class | Passat |
| Trim | S400 Hybrid | S550 | S63 AMG | S600 | S65 AMG | VR6 |
| Body | 4dr Sedan, ext. | 4dr Sedan, ext. | 4dr Sedan, ext. | 4dr Sedan, ext. | 4dr Sedan, ext. | 4dr Sedan |
| Engine | 275hp V6 H | 382hp V8 | 518hp V8 | 510hp V12 | 604hp V12 | 280hp V6 |
| Transmission | T7 | T7 | T7 | T5 | T5 | T6 |
| Drivetrain | RWD | RWD | RWD | RWD | RWD | FWD |
| EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway) | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG |
| Audio (watts, speakers) | 600, 14 | 600, 14 | 600, 14 | 600, 14 | 600, 14 | 600, 10 |
| Tire (rear if not all the same) | 255/45-18 | 255/45-18 | 255/35-20 | 255/45-18 | 255/35-20 | 235/40-18 |
| Total Price | $91,315 | $97,115 | $140,325 | $153,575 | $205,025 | $41,740 |
| Adjustments for Features | -5,690 | -6,790 | -12,165 | -17,265 | -17,190 | 0 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Price | $85,625 | $90,325 | $128,160 | $136,310 | $187,835 | $41,740 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $4,700 | $42,535 | $50,685 | $102,210 | $0 |
| Total Invoice | $84,904 | $90,448 | $130,774 | $143,096 | $190,945 | $38,636 |
| Adjustments for Features | -5,291 | -6,324 | -11,337 | -16,087 | -16,009 | 0 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice | $79,613 | $84,124 | $119,437 | $127,009 | $174,936 | $38,636 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $4,511 | $39,824 | $47,396 | $95,323 | $0 |
Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz S-Class vs. Volkswagen Passat
| Model Year | 2010 | 2010 | 2010 | 2010 | 2010 | 2008 |
| Model | S-Class | S-Class | S-Class | S-Class | S-Class | Passat |
| Trim | S400 Hybrid | S550 | S63 AMG | S600 | S65 AMG | VR6 |
| Body | 4dr Sedan, ext. | 4dr Sedan, ext. | 4dr Sedan, ext. | 4dr Sedan, ext. | 4dr Sedan, ext. | 4dr Sedan |
| Transmission and Drivetrain | ||||||
| 7-speed manually-shiftable automatic | $1200 | $1200 | $1200 | |||
| 5-speed manually-shiftable automatic | $1000 | $1000 | ||||
| 6-speed manually-shiftable automatic | $1100 | |||||
| RWD | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | |
| FWD | $0 | |||||
| Accessories | ||||||
| AC power outlet | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Adaptive cruise control | $600 | |||||
| Adaptive cruise control, all-speed | $850 | $850 | $850 | $850 | $850 | |
| Heated steering wheel | $100 | |||||
| Parking guidance system - passive | $250 | $250 | $250 | |||
| Power door closers | $300 | $300 | $300 | $300 | $300 | |
| Power trunk / liftgate pull-down | $50 | |||||
| Power trunk closer | $350 | $350 | $350 | $350 | ||
| Proximity key | $250 | $250 | $250 | |||
| Remote window/roof operation | $15 | $15 | $15 | $15 | $15 | |
| Sunshade, rear | $125 | |||||
| Sunshade, rear, power | $225 | $225 | $225 | $225 | $225 | |
| Sunshades, second row | $125 | |||||
| Sunshades, second row, power | $225 | $225 | $225 | $225 | $225 | |
| Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual | $250 | |||||
| Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power | $350 | $350 | $350 | $350 | $350 | |
| Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety | ||||||
| Automatic braking, high-speed or partial | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | |
| Blind spot warning system | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | |
| Driver drowsiness monitor | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | |
| Forward collision warning | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | |
| Full-size spare tire | $225 | |||||
| Lane departure warning | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | |
| Night vision | $1750 | $1750 | ||||
| Obstacle detection, front | $150 | $150 | $150 | |||
| Obstacle detection, rear | $250 | $250 | $250 | $250 | ||
| Pedestrian detection, night | $50 | $50 | ||||
| Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | |
| Rearview camera | $200 | $200 | $200 | |||
| Rollover sensor | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| Temporary spare tire | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | |
| Torque vectoring, brake-based | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| Cargo Management | ||||||
| Air-conditioned storage compartment | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| Console with shifter | $150 | |||||
| Console without shifter | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | |
| Rear seat pass-through | $100 | |||||
| Storage compartment under front seat(s) | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| Climate Control | ||||||
| Automatic air recirculation | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Rear air vents | $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 | $50 | |
| Wiper de-icer | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | |
| Exterior | ||||||
| Body kit | $0 | $0 | $0 | |||
| Bodyside moldings | $75 | |||||
| Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) | $25 | $25 | ||||
| Laminated front side windows | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | |
| Panoramic sunroof | $1200 | $1200 | ||||
| Sunroof | $900 | $900 | $900 | $900 | ||
| Infotainment | ||||||
| Bluetooth cell phone link | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| CD changer, in-dash | $325 | $325 | $325 | $325 | $325 | |
| CD player | $125 | |||||
| DVD-Audio-compatible player | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | |
| Entertainment system with dual headrest screens | $1200 | $1200 | ||||
| HD radio | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| SD Card slot | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | |
| Surround sound | $250 | $250 | $250 | $250 | $250 | |
| Telematics service, such as OnStar | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | |
| Traffic information | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | |
| Voice control for nav and audio | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors | ||||||
| Analog clock | $25 | $25 | ||||
| Auto-dimming driver-side mirror | $75 | $75 | $75 | $75 | $75 | |
| Auto-dimming headlights | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | ||
| Chronometer | $100 | $100 | $100 | |||
| Cornering lights | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | ||
| Digital instruments | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | |
| Fog light, rear | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Headlight washers | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| Illuminated vanity mirrors, rear seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Mirror tilt-down in reverse | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | |
| Power-folding mirrors | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| Steering-linked headlights | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | |
| 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 | $300 | ||
| Cooled or ventilated second row seats | $200 | $200 | ||||
| Door sill trim plates | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Folding second row seats | $300 | |||||
| Heated second row seats | $200 | $200 | ||||
| Leather door panel trim | $250 | $250 | $250 | $250 | $250 | |
| 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 | $150 | |
| Memory system, second row seats | $150 | $150 | ||||
| Metal pedals | $75 | |||||
| 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 | $50 | |
| Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| Power headrest height adjuster, second row seats | $75 | $75 | ||||
| Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat | $100 | $100 | ||||
| Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | ||||
| Power recliner, second row seats | $150 | $150 | ||||
| Power seat belt height adjusters, front row | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | |
| Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Power tilt adjuster, second row seats | $150 | $150 | ||||
| Power-folding headrests, second row seats | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| Synthetic suede headliner | $650 | $650 | $650 | |||
| Upholstered instrument cluster hood, leather | $200 | $200 | $200 | |||
| Upholstered instrument panel, leather | $1000 | $1000 | ||||
| Wood trim | $300 | $300 | $300 | $300 | $300 | |
| Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel | $150 | $150 | ||||
| Suspension, Wheels, and Tires | ||||||
| Adaptive dampers - electrical | $500 | $500 | ||||
| Adaptive hydraulic struts, auto-leveling and ht. adjustable | $4000 | $4000 | $4000 | |||
| Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable | $1000 | $1000 | ||||
| Crosswind stabilization | $50 | $50 | $50 | |||
| Sport suspension (upgrade) | $0 | $0 | $0 | |||
| Total Value of Features | $10,815 | $11,915 | $17,290 | $22,390 | $22,315 | $5,125 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | $5,690 | $6,790 | $12,165 | $17,265 | $17,190 | $0 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | -5,291 | -6,324 | -11,337 | -16,087 | -16,009 | 0 |
Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz S-Class vs. Volkswagen Passat
| Model Year | 2010 | 2008 |
| Model | S-Class | Passat |
| Body | 4dr Sedan, ext. | 4dr Sedan |
| Wheelbase | 124.6 in | 106.7 in |
| Length | 206.5 in | 188.2 in |
| Width | 73.7 in | 71.7 in |
| Height | 58.0 in | 58.0 in |
| Curb Weight | 4,456 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 Hip Room | 59.9 in | 0.0 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 Hip Room | 59.4 in | 0.0 in |
| Row 2 Legroom | 42.3 in | 37.7 in |
| Cargo Volume | 16.4 ft3 | 14.2 ft3 |
Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz S-Class S400 Hybrid
| Driver Assistance Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system | 0 | No |
| Lane departure warning system | 200 | No |
| Adaptive cruise control, all-speed | 700 | No |
| Blind spot warning system | 200 | No |
| Automatic braking, high-speed | 200 | No |
| Forward collision alert | 200 | No |
| Total Requested | 0 | 0% |
| Total Not Requested | 1500 | 100% |
Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz S-Class S550
| Driver Assistance Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system | 0 | No |
| Lane departure warning system | 200 | No |
| Adaptive cruise control, all-speed | 700 | No |
| Blind spot warning system | 200 | No |
| Automatic braking, high-speed | 200 | No |
| Forward collision alert | 200 | No |
| Total Requested | 0 | 0% |
| Total Not Requested | 1500 | 100% |
Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz S-Class S63 AMG
| Driver Assistance Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system | 0 | No |
| Lane departure warning system | 200 | No |
| Adaptive cruise control, all-speed | 700 | No |
| Blind spot warning system | 200 | No |
| Automatic braking, high-speed | 200 | No |
| Forward collision alert | 200 | No |
| Total Requested | 0 | 0% |
| Total Not Requested | 1500 | 100% |
Option Package Details
Volkswagen Passat VR6
| Navigation system | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| CD changer, remote | -125 | No |
| Total Requested | 600 | 126% |
| Total Not Requested | -125 | -26% |
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