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Volkswagen Passat vs. Mercedes-Benz C-Class 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.
Volkswagen Passat vs. Mercedes-Benz C-Class Invoice Comparison
Lowest Total Price: $32,875 Volkswagen Passat 2.0T SEL Premium | ||||||
| Difference: $20,210 | ||||||
Lowest Total Invoice: $31,503 Volkswagen Passat 2.0T SEL Premium | ||||||
| Difference: $17,938 | ||||||
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| Model Year | 2018 | 2018 | 2018 | 2018 | 2018 | 2018 |
| Model | Passat | Passat | C-Class | C-Class | C-Class | C-Class |
| Trim | 2.0T SEL Premium | V6 SEL Premium | C300 | AMG C43 | AMG C63 | AMG C63 S |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Base Price | $31,650 | $34,650 | $40,250 | $53,400 | $66,100 | $73,700 |
| Base Invoice | $30,353 | $33,230 | $37,433 | $49,662 | $61,473 | $68,541 |
| Rear spoiler | 375 | 375 | 350 | |||
| Premium Driver Assistance Package | 3,050 | |||||
| Multimedia Package | 2,200 | 2,200 | 2,200 | 2,200 | ||
| Advanced Lighting Package | 1,900 | 1,900 | 1,050 | 1,050 | ||
| Leather Seating Package | 1,950 | |||||
| Parking Assist Package | 1,090 | 1,090 | 1,090 | 1,090 | ||
| Heated front seats | 580 | |||||
| Metallic paint (extra cost) | 720 | 720 | 720 | 720 | ||
| Driver Assistance Package | 2,250 | 2,250 | 2,250 | |||
| Carbon fiber rear spoiler | 700 | |||||
| Leather seating surfaces | 1,620 | |||||
| AMG Leather Package | 2,590 | |||||
| Rear spoiler | 300 | 300 | 326 | |||
| Premium Driver Assistance Package | 2,837 | |||||
| Multimedia Package | 2,046 | 2,046 | 2,046 | 2,046 | ||
| Advanced Lighting Package | 1,767 | 1,767 | 977 | 977 | ||
| Leather Seating Package | 1,814 | |||||
| Parking Assist Package | 1,014 | 1,014 | 1,014 | 1,014 | ||
| Heated front seats | 539 | |||||
| Metallic paint (extra cost) | 670 | 670 | 670 | 670 | ||
| Driver Assistance Package | 2,093 | 2,093 | 2,093 | |||
| Carbon fiber rear spoiler | 651 | |||||
| Leather seating surfaces | 1,507 | |||||
| AMG Leather Package | 2,409 | |||||
| Options (change) | 375 | 375 | 11,840 | 10,480 | 9,900 | 7,310 |
| Options (change) | 300 | 300 | 11,013 | 9,748 | 9,209 | 6,800 |
| Destination | 850 | 850 | 995 | 995 | 995 | 995 |
| Total Price | $32,875 | $35,875 | $53,085 | $64,875 | $76,995 | $82,005 |
| Total Invoice | $31,503 | $34,380 | $49,441 | $60,405 | $71,677 | $76,336 |
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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Mercedes-Benz C-Class
| Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Passat 2.0T SEL Premium | ||||||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $16,230 | ||||||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $14,231 | ||||||
| Model Year | 2018 | 2018 | 2018 | 2018 | 2018 | 2018 |
| Model | Passat | Passat | C-Class | C-Class | C-Class | C-Class |
| Trim | 2.0T SEL Premium | V6 SEL Premium | C300 | AMG C43 | AMG C63 | AMG C63 S |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Engine | 174hp I4 | 280hp V6 | 241hp I4 | 362hp V6 | 469hp V8 | 503hp V8 |
| Transmission | T6 | S6 | T9 | T9 | T7 | T7 |
| Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | RWD | AWD | RWD | RWD |
| EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway) | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG |
| Audio (watts, speakers) | 400, 9 | 400, 9 | ?, 5 | ?, 5 | 590, 13 | 590, 13 |
| Tire (rear if not all the same) | 235/45-18 | 235/45-18 | 225/50-17 | 225/45-18 | 245/40-18 | 245/35-19 |
| Total Price | $32,875 | $35,875 | $53,085 | $64,875 | $76,995 | $82,005 |
| Adjustments for Features | 0 | -150 | -3,980 | -6,705 | -5,455 | -6,155 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Price | $32,875 | $35,725 | $49,105 | $58,170 | $71,540 | $75,850 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $2,850 | $0 | $9,065 | $22,435 | $26,745 |
| Total Invoice | $31,503 | $34,380 | $49,441 | $60,405 | $71,677 | $76,336 |
| Adjustments for Features | 0 | -144 | -3,707 | -6,243 | -5,078 | -5,730 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice | $31,503 | $34,236 | $45,734 | $54,162 | $66,599 | $70,606 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $2,733 | $0 | $8,428 | $20,865 | $24,872 |
Features Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Mercedes-Benz C-Class
| Model Year | 2018 | 2018 | 2018 | 2018 | 2018 | 2018 |
| Model | Passat | Passat | C-Class | C-Class | C-Class | C-Class |
| Trim | 2.0T SEL Premium | V6 SEL Premium | C300 | AMG C43 | AMG C63 | AMG C63 S |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Transmission and Drivetrain | ||||||
| 6-speed manually-shiftable automatic | $1100 | |||||
| 6-speed automated manual | $1100 | |||||
| 9-speed manually-shiftable automatic | $1400 | $1400 | ||||
| 7-speed manually-shiftable automatic | $1200 | $1200 | ||||
| FWD | $0 | $0 | ||||
| RWD | $0 | $0 | $0 | |||
| AWD | $1700 | |||||
| Accessories | ||||||
| Adaptive cruise control | $600 | $600 | ||||
| Adaptive cruise control, all-speed | $850 | $850 | $850 | $850 | ||
| Hands-free trunk or liftgate | $100 | $100 | ||||
| Remote climate control | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | ||
| Remote start | $150 | $150 | ||||
| Remote start via app | $75 | $75 | $75 | $75 | ||
| Remote window/roof operation | $15 | $15 | $15 | $15 | ||
| Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual | $250 | $250 | ||||
| Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power | $350 | $350 | $350 | $350 | ||
| Universal garage door opener | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety | ||||||
| Around view cameras | $500 | $500 | $500 | $500 | ||
| Automatic braking, high-speed or partial | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | ||
| Blind spot collision prevention | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | ||
| Collision preparation system, rear | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| Cross-traffic collision intervention, rear | $100 | $100 | ||||
| Cross-traffic detection for collision preparation system | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | ||
| Driver drowsiness monitor | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | ||
| Knee airbag, driver | $75 | $75 | $75 | $75 | ||
| Lane departure prevention, steering-based | $200 | $200 | ||||
| Lane keeping assist | $400 | $400 | $400 | $400 | ||
| Pedestrian detection | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | ||
| Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | ||
| Rear side airbags | $300 | $300 | $300 | $300 | ||
| Rearview camera | $200 | $200 | ||||
| Secondary collision brake assist | $25 | $25 | ||||
| Temporary spare tire | $150 | $150 | ||||
| Tires, run-flat | $150 | $150 | ||||
| Torque vectoring, brake-based | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| Vehicle health reports | $0 | $0 | ||||
| Cargo Management | ||||||
| Console with shifter | $150 | $150 | ||||
| Console without shifter | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | ||
| Rear seat pass-through | $100 | $100 | ||||
| Climate Control | ||||||
| Automatic air recirculation | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| Drivetrain | ||||||
| Active rear differential | $500 | |||||
| Electronically-variable engine mounts (performance-oriented) | $500 | |||||
| Limited-slip rear differential | $300 | |||||
| Engine / Motor | ||||||
| Automatic start / stop | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | ||
| Dual-mode exhaust | $250 | $250 | ||||
| Raised top speed limiter | $0 | |||||
| Exterior | ||||||
| Body kit | $0 | $0 | $0 | |||
| Bodyside moldings | $75 | $75 | ||||
| Carbon fiber rear spoiler | $300 | |||||
| Painted brake calipers (optional) | $0 | |||||
| Rear spoiler | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | |
| Infotainment | ||||||
| Android Auto support | $100 | $100 | ||||
| Apple CarPlay support | $100 | $100 | ||||
| Aux input | $50 | $50 | ||||
| DVD-compatible player | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | ||
| Handwriting recognition | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | ||
| In-vehicle Internet | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | ||
| Media drive | $15 | $15 | $15 | $15 | ||
| Mirrorlink support | $0 | $0 | ||||
| Navigation map updates, three years | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | ||
| Surround sound | $250 | $250 | ||||
| Telematics service, such as OnStar | $200 | $200 | ||||
| Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation | $225 | $225 | $225 | $225 | ||
| Wi-Fi hotspot | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | ||
| Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors | ||||||
| Analog clock | $25 | $25 | $25 | |||
| Auto-dimming driver-side mirror | $75 | $75 | $75 | $75 | ||
| Auto-dimming headlights | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | ||
| Boost gauge | $75 | $75 | $75 | |||
| Chronometer | $100 | $100 | $100 | |||
| Compass | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | ||
| Cornering lights | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | ||
| Fog light, rear | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| Fog lights | $125 | $125 | ||||
| Interior ambient lighting | $150 | $150 | ||||
| Interior ambient lighting, configurable | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | ||
| Mirror tilt-down in reverse | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | ||
| Power-folding mirrors | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| Steering-linked fog lights | $50 | $50 | ||||
| Steering-linked headlights | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | ||
| Seats and Interior Trim | ||||||
| Door sill trim plates | $100 | $100 | ||||
| Heated second row seats | $200 | $200 | ||||
| Illuminated door sill trim plates | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | ||
| Leather-wrapped steering wheel | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | |
| Memory system, passenger seat | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | ||
| Metal pedals | $75 | $75 | $75 | $75 | $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 | ||
| Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | ||
| Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat | $100 | $100 | ||||
| Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | ||||
| Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| Synthetic suede steering wheel | $150 | |||||
| Upholstered instrument panel | $300 | $300 | $300 | |||
| Wood trim | $300 | $300 | $300 | $300 | ||
| Suspension, Wheels, and Tires | ||||||
| Adaptive dampers - electrical | $500 | $500 | $500 | |||
| Adaptive dampers - mechanical | $100 | |||||
| Crosswind stabilization | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | ||
| Electronic systems calibration selector | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | ||
| Sport suspension (upgrade) | $0 | $0 | $0 | |||
| Suggestive steering | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | ||
| Transmission | ||||||
| Launch control | $100 | $100 | ||||
| Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Total Value of Features | $4,925 | $5,075 | $8,905 | $11,630 | $10,380 | $11,080 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | $0 | $150 | $3,980 | $6,705 | $5,455 | $6,155 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | 0 | -144 | -3,707 | -6,243 | -5,078 | -5,730 |
Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Mercedes-Benz C-Class
| Model Year | 2018 | 2018 |
| Model | Passat | C-Class |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Wheelbase | 110.4 in | 111.8 in |
| Length | 191.6 in | 184.5 in |
| Width | 72.2 in | 71.3 in |
| Height | 58.5 in | 56.8 in |
| Curb Weight | 3,275 lb. | 3,418 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 18.5 gal. | 17.4 gal. |
| Row 1 Headroom | 38.3 in | 37.1 in |
| Row 1 Shoulder Room | 56.9 in | 55.3 in |
| Row 1 Legroom | 42.4 in | 41.7 in |
| Row 2 Headroom | 37.8 in | 37.1 in |
| Row 2 Shoulder Room | 57.0 in | 55.0 in |
| Row 2 Legroom | 39.1 in | 35.2 in |
| Cargo Volume | 15.9 ft3 | 12.6 ft3 |
Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C300
| Premium Driver Assistance Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Satellite radio | 200 | Yes |
| Proximity key | 250 | Yes |
| Blind spot warning system | 200 | Yes |
| Speed limit information | 0 | No |
| Cross-traffic detection for collision preparation system | 0 | No |
| Cross-traffic warning, rear | 100 | Yes |
| Collision preparation system, rear | 100 | No |
| Pedestrian detection | 50 | No |
| Lane keeping assist | 400 | Yes |
| Lane departure warning | 200 | Yes |
| Adaptive cruise control, all-speed | 700 | No |
| Blind spot collision prevention | 150 | No |
| Total Requested | 1350 | 57% |
| Total Not Requested | 1000 | 43% |
| Multimedia Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Handwriting recognition | 200 | No |
| DVD-compatible player | 0 | No |
| Media drive | 15 | No |
| Traffic + travel information | 25 | Yes |
| App support | 0 | Yes |
| Navigation map updates, three years | 0 | No |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 725 | 77% |
| Total Not Requested | 215 | 23% |
| Advanced Lighting Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Illuminated door sill trim plates | 100 | No |
| LED tail lights | 0 | No |
| Interior ambient lighting, configurable | 150 | No |
| Steering-linked headlights | 150 | No |
| Cornering lights | 50 | No |
| Auto-dimming headlights | 200 | No |
| LED headlights | 250 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 250 | 28% |
| Total Not Requested | 650 | 72% |
| Leather Seating Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Leather seating surfaces | 900 | Yes |
| Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat | 50 | No |
| Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat | 100 | No |
| Memory system, passenger seat | 150 | No |
| Total Requested | 900 | 75% |
| Total Not Requested | 300 | 25% |
| Parking Assist Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Obstacle detection, front | 150 | Yes |
| Obstacle detection, rear | 250 | Yes |
| Semi-automated parking system | 500 | Yes |
| Around view cameras | 300 | No |
| Total Requested | 900 | 75% |
| Total Not Requested | 300 | 25% |
Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class AMG C43
| Driver Assistance Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Speed limit information | 0 | No |
| Cross-traffic detection for collision preparation system | 0 | No |
| Cross-traffic warning, rear | 100 | Yes |
| Collision preparation system, rear | 100 | No |
| Pedestrian detection | 50 | No |
| Lane keeping assist | 400 | Yes |
| Lane departure warning | 200 | Yes |
| Adaptive cruise control, all-speed | 700 | No |
| Blind spot collision prevention | 150 | No |
| Total Requested | 700 | 41% |
| Total Not Requested | 1000 | 59% |
| Multimedia Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Handwriting recognition | 200 | No |
| DVD-compatible player | 0 | No |
| Media drive | 15 | No |
| Traffic + travel information | 25 | Yes |
| App support | 0 | Yes |
| Navigation map updates, three years | 0 | No |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 725 | 77% |
| Total Not Requested | 215 | 23% |
| Advanced Lighting Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Illuminated door sill trim plates | 100 | No |
| LED tail lights | 0 | No |
| Interior ambient lighting, configurable | 150 | No |
| Steering-linked headlights | 150 | No |
| Cornering lights | 50 | No |
| Auto-dimming headlights | 200 | No |
| LED headlights | 250 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 250 | 28% |
| Total Not Requested | 650 | 72% |
| Parking Assist Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Obstacle detection, front | 150 | Yes |
| Obstacle detection, rear | 250 | Yes |
| Semi-automated parking system | 500 | Yes |
| Around view cameras | 300 | No |
| Total Requested | 900 | 75% |
| Total Not Requested | 300 | 25% |
Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class AMG C63
| Driver Assistance Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Speed limit information | 0 | No |
| Cross-traffic detection for collision preparation system | 0 | No |
| Cross-traffic warning, rear | 100 | Yes |
| Collision preparation system, rear | 100 | No |
| Pedestrian detection | 50 | No |
| Lane keeping assist | 400 | Yes |
| Lane departure warning | 200 | Yes |
| Adaptive cruise control, all-speed | 700 | No |
| Blind spot collision prevention | 150 | No |
| Total Requested | 700 | 41% |
| Total Not Requested | 1000 | 59% |
| Multimedia Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Handwriting recognition | 200 | No |
| DVD-compatible player | 0 | No |
| Media drive | 15 | No |
| Traffic + travel information | 25 | Yes |
| App support | 0 | Yes |
| Navigation map updates, three years | 0 | No |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 725 | 77% |
| Total Not Requested | 215 | 23% |
| Advanced Lighting Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Interior ambient lighting, configurable | 150 | No |
| Steering-linked headlights | 150 | No |
| Cornering lights | 50 | No |
| Auto-dimming headlights | 200 | No |
| LED headlights | 250 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 250 | 31% |
| Total Not Requested | 550 | 69% |
| AMG Leather Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Upgraded leather upholstery | 0 | No |
| Leather seating surfaces | 900 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 900 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
| Parking Assist Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Obstacle detection, front | 150 | Yes |
| Obstacle detection, rear | 250 | Yes |
| Semi-automated parking system | 500 | Yes |
| Around view cameras | 300 | No |
| Total Requested | 900 | 75% |
| Total Not Requested | 300 | 25% |
Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class AMG C63 S
| Driver Assistance Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Speed limit information | 0 | No |
| Cross-traffic detection for collision preparation system | 0 | No |
| Cross-traffic warning, rear | 100 | Yes |
| Collision preparation system, rear | 100 | No |
| Pedestrian detection | 50 | No |
| Lane keeping assist | 400 | Yes |
| Lane departure warning | 200 | Yes |
| Adaptive cruise control, all-speed | 700 | No |
| Blind spot collision prevention | 150 | No |
| Total Requested | 700 | 41% |
| Total Not Requested | 1000 | 59% |
| Multimedia Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Handwriting recognition | 200 | No |
| DVD-compatible player | 0 | No |
| Media drive | 15 | No |
| Traffic + travel information | 25 | Yes |
| App support | 0 | Yes |
| Navigation map updates, three years | 0 | No |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 725 | 77% |
| Total Not Requested | 215 | 23% |
| Advanced Lighting Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| LED tail lights | 0 | No |
| Interior ambient lighting, configurable | 150 | No |
| Steering-linked headlights | 150 | No |
| Cornering lights | 50 | No |
| Auto-dimming headlights | 200 | No |
| LED headlights | 250 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 250 | 31% |
| Total Not Requested | 550 | 69% |
| Parking Assist Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Obstacle detection, front | 150 | Yes |
| Obstacle detection, rear | 250 | Yes |
| Semi-automated parking system | 500 | Yes |
| Around view cameras | 300 | No |
| Total Requested | 900 | 75% |
| Total Not Requested | 300 | 25% |
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