| 1 | 0 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 4 |
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: $35,360 Volkswagen Passat 1.8T SEL Premium | ||||||||
| Difference: $57,672 | ||||||||
Lowest Total Invoice: $33,686 Volkswagen Passat 1.8T SEL Premium | ||||||||
| Difference: $52,616 | ||||||||
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| Model Year | 2016 | 2016 | 2016 | 2016 | 2016 | 2015 | 2015 | 2015 |
| Model | S-Class | S-Class | S-Class | S-Class | S-Class | Passat | Passat | Passat |
| Trim | S550 | S550e | AMG S63 | S600 | AMG S65 | 1.8T SEL Premium | TDI SEL Premium | V6 SEL Premium |
| Body | 4dr Sedan, ext. | 4dr Sedan, ext. | 4dr Sedan, ext. | 4dr Sedan, ext. | 4dr Sedan, ext. | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Base Price | $95,650 | $95,650 | $143,250 | $162,650 | $224,650 | $31,790 | $33,925 | $35,995 |
| Base Invoice | $88,955 | $88,955 | $133,223 | $151,265 | $208,925 | $30,486 | $32,534 | $34,519 |
| Rear spoiler | 500 | 375 | 375 | 375 | ||||
| Cargo net | 100 | 100 | 100 | |||||
| Illuminated door sill trim plates | 375 | 375 | 375 | |||||
| Body kit | 1,900 | 1,900 | 1,900 | |||||
| Rear spoiler | 465 | 300 | 300 | 300 | ||||
| Cargo net | 80 | 80 | 80 | |||||
| Illuminated door sill trim plates | 300 | 300 | 300 | |||||
| Body kit | 1,700 | 1,700 | 1,700 | |||||
| Options (change) | 0 | 500 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2,750 | 2,750 | 2,750 |
| Options (change) | 0 | 465 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2,380 | 2,380 | 2,380 |
| Destination | 925 | 925 | 925 | 925 | 925 | 820 | 820 | 820 |
| Gas Tax | 0 | -4,043 | 0 | 1,300 | 2,100 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Total Price | $96,575 | $93,032 | $144,175 | $164,875 | $227,675 | $35,360 | $37,495 | $39,565 |
| Total Invoice | $89,880 | $86,302 | $134,148 | $153,490 | $211,950 | $33,686 | $35,734 | $37,719 |
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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mercedes-Benz S-Class vs. Volkswagen Passat
| Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Passat 1.8T SEL Premium | ||||||||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $49,347 | ||||||||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $44,893 | ||||||||
| Model Year | 2016 | 2016 | 2016 | 2016 | 2016 | 2015 | 2015 | 2015 |
| Model | S-Class | S-Class | S-Class | S-Class | S-Class | Passat | Passat | Passat |
| Trim | S550 | S550e | AMG S63 | S600 | AMG S65 | 1.8T SEL Premium | TDI SEL Premium | V6 SEL Premium |
| Body | 4dr Sedan, ext. | 4dr Sedan, ext. | 4dr Sedan, ext. | 4dr Sedan, ext. | 4dr Sedan, ext. | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Engine | 449hp V8 | 329hp V6 PiH | 577hp V8 | 523hp V12 | 621hp V12 | 170hp I4 | 150hp I4 D | 280hp V6 |
| Transmission | T7 | T7 | T7 | T7 | T7 | T6 | S6 | S6 |
| Drivetrain | RWD | RWD | AWD | RWD | RWD | FWD | FWD | FWD |
| EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway) | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG |
| Audio (watts, speakers) | 590, 13 | 590, 13 | 590, 13 | 590, 13 | 1940, 24 | 400, 9 | 400, 9 | 400, 9 |
| Tire (rear if not all the same) | 255/45-18 | 255/45-18 | 255/40-20 | 245/45-19 | 255/40-20 | 235/45-18 | 235/45-18 | 235/45-18 |
| Total Price | $96,575 | $93,032 | $144,175 | $164,875 | $227,675 | $35,360 | $37,495 | $39,565 |
| Adjustments for Features | -7,800 | -8,325 | -13,275 | -25,625 | -26,425 | 0 | 0 | -100 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Price | $88,775 | $84,707 | $130,900 | $139,250 | $201,250 | $35,360 | $37,495 | $39,465 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $4,068 | $0 | $46,193 | $54,543 | $116,543 | $0 | $2,135 | $4,105 |
| Total Invoice | $89,880 | $86,302 | $134,148 | $153,490 | $211,950 | $33,686 | $35,734 | $37,719 |
| Adjustments for Features | -7,259 | -7,723 | -12,352 | -23,856 | -24,600 | 0 | 0 | -95 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice | $82,621 | $78,579 | $121,796 | $129,634 | $187,350 | $33,686 | $35,734 | $37,624 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $4,042 | $0 | $43,217 | $51,055 | $108,771 | $0 | $2,048 | $3,938 |
Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz S-Class vs. Volkswagen Passat
| Model Year | 2016 | 2016 | 2016 | 2016 | 2016 | 2015 | 2015 | 2015 |
| Model | S-Class | S-Class | S-Class | S-Class | S-Class | Passat | Passat | Passat |
| Trim | S550 | S550e | AMG S63 | S600 | AMG S65 | 1.8T SEL Premium | TDI SEL Premium | V6 SEL Premium |
| Body | 4dr Sedan, ext. | 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 | $1200 | $1200 | $1200 | |||
| 6-speed manually-shiftable automatic | $1100 | |||||||
| 6-speed automated manual | $1100 | $1100 | ||||||
| RWD | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | ||||
| AWD | $1700 | |||||||
| FWD | $0 | $0 | $0 | |||||
| Accessories | ||||||||
| AC power outlet | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |||
| Adaptive cruise control, all-speed | $850 | $850 | ||||||
| Cruise control | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | ||
| Eco accelerator | $100 | |||||||
| Hands-free trunk or liftgate | $100 | $100 | $100 | |||||
| Heated steering wheel | $100 | $100 | ||||||
| Power door closers | $300 | $300 | $300 | $300 | $300 | |||
| Power trunk closer | $350 | $350 | $350 | $350 | $350 | |||
| Proximity key | $250 | $250 | $250 | $250 | $250 | $250 | ||
| Remote climate control | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | |||
| Remote start | $150 | $150 | $150 | |||||
| Remote start via app | $75 | $75 | $75 | $75 | $75 | |||
| Remote window/roof operation | $15 | $15 | $15 | $15 | $15 | |||
| Semi-automated parking system | $500 | $500 | $500 | |||||
| Sunshade, rear, power | $225 | $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 | $350 | |||
| Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety | ||||||||
| Animal detection, night | $50 | $50 | ||||||
| Around view cameras | $500 | $500 | ||||||
| Automatic braking, high-speed or partial | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | |||
| Automatic braking, low-speed | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | |||
| Automatic seat belt presenters, second row | $50 | $50 | ||||||
| Blind spot collision prevention | $150 | $150 | ||||||
| Blind spot warning system | $200 | $200 | ||||||
| Collision preparation system, rear | $100 | $100 | ||||||
| Cross-traffic warning, rear | $100 | $100 | ||||||
| Driver drowsiness monitor | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | |||
| Forward collision warning | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | |||
| Inflatable rear seat belts | $200 | $200 | ||||||
| Knee airbag, driver | $75 | $75 | $75 | $75 | $75 | |||
| Lane departure warning | $200 | $200 | ||||||
| Lane keeping assist | $400 | $400 | ||||||
| Night vision | $1750 | $1750 | ||||||
| Obstacle detection, front | $150 | $150 | $150 | |||||
| Obstacle detection, rear | $250 | $250 | $250 | |||||
| Pedestrian detection | $50 | $50 | ||||||
| Pedestrian detection, night | $50 | $50 | ||||||
| Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | |||
| Rear side airbags | $300 | $300 | $300 | $300 | $300 | |||
| Rearview camera | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | ||
| Rollover sensor | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | |||
| Temporary spare tire | $150 | $150 | $150 | |||||
| Tires, run-flat | $150 | $150 | $150 | |||||
| Torque vectoring, brake-based | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |||
| Vehicle health reports | $0 | $0 | $0 | |||||
| Cargo Management | ||||||||
| Air-conditioned storage compartment | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | |||
| Console with shifter | $150 | $150 | $150 | |||||
| Console without shifter | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | |||
| Rear seat pass-through | $100 | $100 | $100 | |||||
| Storage compartment under front seat(s) | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | |||
| Climate Control | ||||||||
| Automatic air recirculation | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |||
| Fragrance atomizer | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | |||
| Heated washer fluid system | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | |||
| Heated windshield washer nozzles | $15 | $15 | $15 | |||||
| Ionizing air filtration | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | |||
| Rear air vents | $100 | $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 | $50 | |||
| Washer fluid outlets in wiper blade | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |||
| Wiper de-icer | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | |||
| Engine / Motor | ||||||||
| 9 kWh battery pack | $0 | |||||||
| Automatic start / stop | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | |||
| Dual-mode exhaust | $250 | $250 | ||||||
| Radar-based brake regeneration | $200 | |||||||
| Exterior | ||||||||
| Body kit | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | |||
| Bodyside moldings | $75 | $75 | $75 | |||||
| Carbon fiber engine cover | $0 | |||||||
| Front splitter spoiler | $200 | $200 | ||||||
| Laminated front side windows | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | |||
| Laminated rear side windows | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |||
| Painted brake calipers (optional) | $0 | |||||||
| Panoramic sunroof | $1200 | $1200 | $1200 | $1200 | $1200 | |||
| Rear spoiler | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | ||||
| Sunroof | $900 | $900 | $900 | |||||
| Infotainment | ||||||||
| App support | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | |||
| Aux input | $50 | $50 | $50 | |||||
| Entertainment system with dual headrest screens | $1200 | $1200 | ||||||
| Handwriting recognition | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | |||
| In-vehicle Internet | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | |||
| iPod integration | $100 | $100 | $100 | |||||
| Navigation map updates, three years | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | |||
| Near-field communications (NFC) | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | |||
| SMS text-to-speech reader | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | |||
| Surround sound | $250 | $250 | $250 | $250 | $250 | |||
| Telematics service, such as OnStar | $200 | $200 | $200 | |||||
| Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation | $225 | $225 | $225 | $225 | $225 | |||
| USB port | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | |||
| Voice control for nav and audio | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |||
| Wi-Fi hotspot | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | |||
| Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors | ||||||||
| Analog clock | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | ||
| Auto-dimming driver-side mirror | $75 | $75 | $75 | $75 | $75 | |||
| Auto-dimming headlights | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | |||
| Chronometer | $100 | $100 | ||||||
| Compass | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | |||
| Fog light, rear | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |||
| Fog lights | $125 | $125 | $125 | |||||
| Head-up display (HUD) | $350 | $350 | ||||||
| Illuminated vanity mirrors, rear seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |||
| Interior ambient lighting | $150 | $150 | $150 | |||||
| Interior ambient lighting, configurable | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | |||
| Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display | $250 | $250 | $250 | $250 | $250 | |||
| Large energy flow and fuel economy display | $25 | |||||||
| LED headlights | $1000 | $1000 | $1000 | $1000 | $1000 | |||
| 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 | ||||||||
| Automatic seat bolsters, driver | $300 | $300 | $300 | |||||
| Automatic seat bolsters, front passenger | $300 | $300 | $300 | |||||
| Automatic seat bolsters, second row | $450 | $450 | ||||||
| Cooled or ventilated front seats | $300 | $300 | $300 | |||||
| Cooled or ventilated second row seats | $200 | $200 | ||||||
| Folding second row seats | $300 | $300 | $300 | |||||
| Heated front row armrests | $100 | $100 | ||||||
| Heated second row armrests | $100 | $100 | ||||||
| Heated second row seats | $200 | $200 | ||||||
| Leather door panel trim | $250 | $250 | ||||||
| Leather headliner | $1000 | |||||||
| Leather-wrapped steering wheel | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | |||
| Massage, driver seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | |||||
| Massage, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | |||||
| Massage, second row seats | $150 | $150 | ||||||
| Memory system, passenger seat | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | |||
| Memory system, second row seats | $150 | $150 | ||||||
| Metal pedals | $75 | $75 | ||||||
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | |||
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | |||
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, second row seats | $225 | $225 | ||||||
| Power footrest, right rear seat | $250 | $250 | ||||||
| Power headrest fore-aft adjuster, second row seats | $75 | $75 | ||||||
| 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 legrest, right second row seat | $500 | $500 | ||||||
| Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | |||||
| Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | $100 | $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 thigh support length adjuster, second row seats | $150 | $150 | ||||||
| Power upper seatback recliner, second row seats | $150 | $150 | ||||||
| Synthetic suede headliner | $650 | $650 | ||||||
| Synthetic suede inserts in seating surfaces | $450 | $450 | $450 | |||||
| Upholstered instrument panel | $300 | $300 | $300 | |||||
| Upholstered instrument panel, leather | $1000 | $1000 | ||||||
| Wood trim | $300 | $300 | $300 | $300 | $300 | |||
| Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel | $150 | $150 | $150 | |||||
| Suspension, Wheels, and Tires | ||||||||
| Active hydraulic struts, auto-leveling and ht. adjustable | $5500 | $5500 | ||||||
| Adaptive dampers - electrical | $500 | $500 | $500 | |||||
| Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable | $1000 | $1000 | $1000 | |||||
| Alloy wheels | $350 | $350 | $350 | $350 | $350 | $350 | $350 | |
| Camera-linked adaptive suspension | $500 | $500 | ||||||
| Crosswind stabilization | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | |||
| Polished alloy wheels | $350 | |||||||
| Sport suspension (upgrade) | $0 | $0 | ||||||
| Transmission | ||||||||
| Launch control | $100 | |||||||
| Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| Total Value of Features | $13,690 | $14,215 | $19,165 | $31,515 | $32,315 | $5,890 | $5,890 | $5,990 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | $7,800 | $8,325 | $13,275 | $25,625 | $26,425 | $0 | $0 | $100 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | -7,259 | -7,723 | -12,352 | -23,856 | -24,600 | 0 | 0 | -95 |
Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz S-Class vs. Volkswagen Passat
| Model Year | 2016 | 2015 |
| Model | S-Class | Passat |
| Body | 4dr Sedan, ext. | 4dr Sedan |
| Wheelbase | 124.6 in | 110.4 in |
| Length | 206.5 in | 191.6 in |
| Width | 74.8 in | 72.2 in |
| Height | 58.7 in | 58.5 in |
| Curb Weight | 4,774 lb. | 3,173 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 21.1 gal. | 18.5 gal. |
| Row 1 Headroom | 39.7 in | 38.3 in |
| Row 1 Shoulder Room | 59.7 in | 56.9 in |
| Row 1 Legroom | 41.4 in | 42.4 in |
| Row 2 Headroom | 39.2 in | 37.8 in |
| Row 2 Shoulder Room | 59.1 in | 57.0 in |
| Row 2 Legroom | 43.0 in | 39.1 in |
| Cargo Volume | 16.3 ft3 | 15.9 ft3 |
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