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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: $32,990

Volkswagen Passat Komfort   
Difference: $60,835

Lowest Total Invoice: $30,594

Volkswagen Passat Komfort   
Difference: $56,728

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201420142009
ModelS-ClassS-ClassPassat
TrimS550S63 AMGKomfort
Body4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan
Base Price $92,900 $139,500 $28,300
Base Invoice $86,397 $129,735 $26,436
Navigation system     1,990
Rear side airbags     350
Body kit     1,650
Navigation system     1,758
Rear side airbags     310
Body kit     1,390
Options (change) 0 0 3,990
Options (change) 0 0 3,458
Destination 925 925 700
Total Price $93,825 $140,425 $32,990
Total Invoice $87,322 $130,660 $30,594

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Passat Komfort
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $50,155
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $46,788
Model Year201420142009
ModelS-ClassS-ClassPassat
TrimS550S63 AMGKomfort
Body4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan
Engine449hp V8577hp V8200hp I4
TransmissionT7T7T6
DrivetrainRWDAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)590, 13590, 1380, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/45-18255/40-20235/45-17
Total Price$93,825$140,425$32,990
Adjustments for Features-10,680-15,5050
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$83,145$124,920$32,990
Cost Above Minimum$0$41,775$0
Total Invoice$87,322$130,660$30,594
Adjustments for Features-9,940-14,4270
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$77,382$116,233$30,594
Cost Above Minimum$0$38,851$0

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

Model Year201420142009
ModelS-ClassS-ClassPassat
TrimS550S63 AMGKomfort
Body4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200$1200 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100
RWD$0  
AWD $1700 
FWD  $0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100$100 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate $100 
Power door closers$300$300 
Power trunk closer$350$350 
Proximity key $250 
Remote app$25$25 
Remote window/roof operation$15$15 
Semi-automated parking system $500 
Sunshade, rear  $125
Sunshade, rear, power$225$225 
Sunshades, second row  $125
Sunshades, second row, power $225 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350 
Universal garage door opener$100$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Driver drowsiness monitor$150$150 
Forward collision warning$200$200 
Full-size spare tire  $225
Knee airbag, driver$75$75 
Obstacle detection, front $150 
Obstacle detection, rear $250 
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0$0 
Rearview camera$200$200 
Rollover sensor$50$50 
Tires, run-flat$150  
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100$100 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50 
Cargo net$40$40 
Console with shifter  $150
Console without shifter$150$150 
Rear seat pass-through  $100
Storage compartment under front seat(s)$50$50 
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100 
Automatic climate control, front$200$200 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125 
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175 
Residual heat$50$50 
Variable intermittent wipers  $75
Wiper de-icer$25$25 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150$150 
Dual-mode exhaust $250 
Exterior 
Body kit $0$0
Bodyside moldings  $75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25 
Front splitter spoiler $200 
Laminated front side windows$200$200 
Laminated rear side windows$100$100 
Panoramic sunroof$1200$1200 
Sunroof  $900
Infotainment 
App support$0$0 
Aux input  $50
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100 
CD changer, in-dash$325$325 
CD player  $125
Handwriting recognition$200$200 
HD radio$50$50 
In-vehicle Internet$150$150 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25 
Surround sound$250$250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225 
Traffic + travel information$25$25 
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100 
Wi-Fi hotspot$50$50 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25  
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75 
Auto-dimming headlights$200$200 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150$150 
Chronometer $100 
Cornering lights$50$50 
Fog light, rear$100$100 
Fog lights  $125
Illuminated vanity mirrors, rear seat$100$100 
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250$250 
LED headlights$1000$1000 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25 
Power-folding mirrors$50$50 
Steering-linked headlights$150$150 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Automatic seat bolsters, driver $300 
Automatic seat bolsters, front passenger $300 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300 
Folding second row seats  $300
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200$200 
Leather seating surfaces$900$900 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat  $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $50
Massage, driver seat $100 
Massage, passenger seat $100 
Memory system, driver seat$200$200 
Memory system, passenger seat$150$150 
Metal pedals $75 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150$150 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat$50$50 
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100 
Power seat belt height adjusters, front row$25$25 
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Synthetic leather seating surfaces  $0
Upholstered instrument panel$300$300 
Wood trim$300$300 
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500$500 
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable$1000$1000 
Crosswind stabilization$50$50 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0 
Transmission 
Launch control $100 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100 
Total Value of Features$14,655$19,480$3,975
Value of Feature Adjustments$10,680$15,505$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-9,940-14,4270

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

Model Year20142009
ModelS-ClassPassat
Body4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan
Wheelbase124.6 in106.7 in
Length206.5 in188.2 in
Width74.8 in71.7 in
Height58.7 in58.0 in
Curb Weight4,730 lb.3,345 lb.
Fuel Capacity21.1 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.7 in38.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room59.7 in55.7 in
Row 1 Legroom41.4 in41.4 in
Row 2 Headroom39.2 in37.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room59.1 in54.6 in
Row 2 Legroom43.0 in37.7 in
Cargo Volume16.3 ft314.2 ft3

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Option Package Details
Volkswagen Passat Komfort

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
USB port25Yes
SD Card slot25Yes
Total Requested665100%
Total Not Requested00%

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