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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: $32,600

Volkswagen Passat 2.0T SEL Premium   
Difference: $69,145

Lowest Total Invoice: $31,283

Volkswagen Passat 2.0T SEL Premium   
Difference: $63,405

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2014201420182018
ModelS-ClassS-ClassPassatPassat
TrimS550S63 AMG2.0T SEL PremiumV6 SEL Premium
Body4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $92,900 $139,500 $31,650 $34,650
Base Invoice $86,397 $129,735 $30,353 $33,230
Driver Assistance Package 2,800 2,800    
Premium 1 Package 4,500      
Heated second row seats 620 620    
Cargo net     100 100
Driver Assistance Package 2,604 2,604    
Premium 1 Package 4,185      
Heated second row seats 577 577    
Cargo net     80 80
Options (change) 7,920 3,420 100 100
Options (change) 7,366 3,181 80 80
Destination 925 925 850 850
Total Price $101,745 $143,845 $32,600 $35,600
Total Invoice $94,688 $133,841 $31,283 $34,160

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Passat 2.0T SEL Premium
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $60,315
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $55,187
Model Year2014201420182018
ModelS-ClassS-ClassPassatPassat
TrimS550S63 AMG2.0T SEL PremiumV6 SEL Premium
Body4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine449hp V8577hp V8174hp I4280hp V6
TransmissionT7T7T6S6
DrivetrainRWDAWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)590, 13590, 13400, 9400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/45-18255/40-20235/45-18235/45-18
Total Price$101,745$143,845$32,600$35,600
Adjustments for Features-8,830-11,0800-150
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$92,915$132,765$32,600$35,450
Cost Above Minimum$0$39,850$0$2,850
Total Invoice$94,688$133,841$31,283$34,160
Adjustments for Features-8,218-10,3090-144
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$86,470$123,532$31,283$34,016
Cost Above Minimum$0$37,062$0$2,733

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

Model Year2014201420182018
ModelS-ClassS-ClassPassatPassat
TrimS550S63 AMG2.0T SEL PremiumV6 SEL Premium
Body4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200$1200  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100 
6-speed automated manual   $1100
RWD$0   
AWD $1700  
FWD  $0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100$100  
Adaptive cruise control  $600$600
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed$850$850  
Power door closers$300$300  
Power trunk closer$350$350  
Remote start  $150$150
Remote window/roof operation$15$15  
Sunshade, rear, power$225$225  
Sunshades, second row, power$225$225  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250$250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350  
Universal garage door opener$100$100  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200$200  
Blind spot collision prevention$150$150  
Collision preparation system, rear$100$100  
Cross-traffic collision intervention, rear  $100$100
Driver drowsiness monitor$150$150  
Knee airbag, driver$75$75  
Lane departure prevention, steering-based  $200$200
Lane keeping assist$400$400  
Pedestrian detection$50$50  
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0$0  
Rear side airbags$300$300  
Rollover sensor$50$50  
Secondary collision brake assist  $25$25
Temporary spare tire  $150$150
Tires, run-flat$150   
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100$100  
Vehicle health reports  $0$0
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50  
Console with shifter  $150$150
Console without shifter$150$150  
Rear seat pass-through  $100$100
Storage compartment under front seat(s)$50$50  
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100  
Residual heat$50$50  
Wiper de-icer$25$25  
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150$150  
Dual-mode exhaust $250  
Exterior 
Body kit $0  
Bodyside moldings  $75$75
Front splitter spoiler $200  
Laminated front side windows$200$200  
Laminated rear side windows$100$100  
Panoramic sunroof$1200$1200  
Sunroof  $900$900
Infotainment 
Android Auto support  $100$100
Apple CarPlay support  $100$100
Aux input  $50$50
CD changer, in-dash$325$325  
CD player  $125$125
DVD-compatible player$0$0  
Handwriting recognition$200$200  
In-vehicle Internet$150$150  
Media drive$15$15  
Mirrorlink support  $0$0
Surround sound$250$250  
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200$200
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225  
Wi-Fi hotspot$50$50  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25 $25$25
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75  
Auto-dimming headlights$200$200  
Chronometer $100  
Compass$0$0  
Cornering lights$50$50  
Fog light, rear$100$100  
Fog lights  $125$125
Illuminated vanity mirrors, rear seat$100$100  
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250$250  
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25  
Power-folding mirrors$50$50 $50
Steering-linked fog lights  $50$50
Steering-linked headlights$150$150  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Automatic seat bolsters, driver$300$300  
Automatic seat bolsters, front passenger$300$300  
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300$300  
Door sill trim plates  $100$100
Folding second row seats  $300$300
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200$200  
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150$150
Massage, driver seat$100$100  
Massage, passenger seat$100$100  
Memory system, passenger seat$150$150  
Metal pedals $75$75$75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150$150  
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat$50$50  
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50  
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, 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  
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 $100
Total Value of Features$14,230$16,480$5,400$5,550
Value of Feature Adjustments$8,830$11,080$0$150
Value of Feature Adjustments-8,218-10,3090-144

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

Model Year20142018
ModelS-ClassPassat
Body4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan
Wheelbase124.6 in110.4 in
Length206.5 in191.6 in
Width74.8 in72.2 in
Height58.7 in58.5 in
Curb Weight4,730 lb.3,275 lb.
Fuel Capacity21.1 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.7 in38.3 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room59.7 in56.9 in
Row 1 Legroom41.4 in42.4 in
Row 2 Headroom39.2 in37.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room59.1 in57.0 in
Row 2 Legroom43.0 in39.1 in
Cargo Volume16.3 ft315.9 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz S-Class S550

Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Collision preparation system, rear100No
Pedestrian detection50No
Lane keeping assist system400Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed200No
Blind spot intervention150No
Total Requested110048%
Total Not Requested120052%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Automatic seat bolsters, driver300No
Automatic seat bolsters, front passenger300No
Sunshades, second row, power225No
Massage, driver seat100No
Massage, passenger seat100No
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Front sport buckets100Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Parking guidance system - active500Yes
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100Yes
Total Requested135050%
Total Not Requested132550%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz S-Class S63 AMG

Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Collision preparation system, rear100No
Pedestrian detection50No
Lane keeping assist system400Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed200No
Blind spot intervention150No
Total Requested110048%
Total Not Requested120052%

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