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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: $38,280 Volkswagen Passat 3.6 VR6 | |||||
| Difference: $9,105 | |||||
Lowest Total Invoice: $35,113 Volkswagen Passat 3.6 VR6 | |||||
| Difference: $9,037 | |||||
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| Model Year | 2006 | 2013 | 2013 | 2013 | 2013 |
| Model | Passat | C-Class | C-Class | C-Class | C-Class |
| Trim | 3.6 VR6 | C250 Sport | C300 Sport | C350 Sport | C63 AMG |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Base Price | $29,950 | $35,350 | $38,950 | $41,400 | $59,800 |
| Base Invoice | $27,513 | $32,876 | $36,224 | $38,502 | $55,614 |
| Sport Package | 300 | ||||
| Luxury #2 Package | 5,250 | ||||
| Rear side airbags | 350 | 420 | 420 | 420 | 420 |
| Navigation system | 1,800 | ||||
| Lighting Package | 1,290 | 1,290 | 1,290 | 1,290 | |
| Multimedia Package | 2,790 | 2,790 | 2,790 | 2,790 | |
| Leather Package | 1,750 | 1,750 | 1,750 | ||
| Premium 1 Package | 2,500 | 2,500 | |||
| Obstacle detection, rear | 970 | 970 | 970 | 970 | |
| Metallic paint (extra cost) | 720 | 720 | 720 | 720 | |
| Sunshade, rear, power | 440 | 440 | 440 | ||
| Special order charge | 250 | 250 | 250 | ||
| AMG Leather Package | 3,090 | ||||
| Wood trim | 0 | ||||
| Sport Package | 274 | ||||
| Luxury #2 Package | 4,797 | ||||
| Rear side airbags | 310 | 391 | 391 | 391 | 391 |
| Navigation system | 1,589 | ||||
| Lighting Package | 1,200 | 1,200 | 1,200 | 1,200 | |
| Multimedia Package | 2,595 | 2,595 | 2,595 | 2,595 | |
| Leather Package | 1,628 | 1,628 | 1,628 | ||
| Premium 1 Package | 2,325 | 2,325 | |||
| Obstacle detection, rear | 902 | 902 | 902 | 902 | |
| Metallic paint (extra cost) | 669 | 669 | 669 | 669 | |
| Sunshade, rear, power | 409 | 409 | 409 | ||
| Special order charge | 250 | 250 | 250 | ||
| AMG Leather Package | 2,874 | ||||
| Wood trim | 0 | ||||
| Options (change) | 7,700 | 11,130 | 11,130 | 8,630 | 9,280 |
| Options (change) | 6,970 | 10,369 | 10,369 | 8,044 | 8,631 |
| Destination | 630 | 905 | 905 | 905 | 905 |
| Gas Tax | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1,700 |
| Total Price | $38,280 | $47,385 | $50,985 | $50,935 | $71,685 |
| Total Invoice | $35,113 | $44,150 | $47,498 | $47,451 | $66,850 |
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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Mercedes-Benz C-Class
| Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Passat 3.6 VR6 | |||||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $6,890 | |||||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,973 | |||||
| Model Year | 2006 | 2013 | 2013 | 2013 | 2013 |
| Model | Passat | C-Class | C-Class | C-Class | C-Class |
| Trim | 3.6 VR6 | C250 Sport | C300 Sport | C350 Sport | C63 AMG |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Engine | 280hp V6 | 201hp I4 | 248hp V6 | 302hp V6 | 451hp V8 |
| Transmission | T6 | T7 | T7 | T7 | T7 |
| Drivetrain | FWD | RWD | AWD | RWD | RWD |
| EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway) | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG |
| Audio (watts, speakers) | 600, 10 | 450, 12 | 450, 12 | 450, 12 | 450, 12 |
| Tire (rear if not all the same) | 235/45-17 | 225/45-17 | 225/45-17 | 225/45-17 | 235/40-18 |
| Total Price | $38,280 | $47,385 | $50,985 | $50,935 | $71,685 |
| Adjustments for Features | 0 | -2,215 | -4,065 | -2,565 | -2,890 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Price | $38,280 | $45,170 | $46,920 | $48,370 | $68,795 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $0 | $1,750 | $3,200 | $23,625 |
| Total Invoice | $35,113 | $44,150 | $47,498 | $47,451 | $66,850 |
| Adjustments for Features | 0 | -2,064 | -3,787 | -2,390 | -2,695 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice | $35,113 | $42,086 | $43,711 | $45,061 | $64,155 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $0 | $1,625 | $2,975 | $22,069 |
Features Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Mercedes-Benz C-Class
| Model Year | 2006 | 2013 | 2013 | 2013 | 2013 |
| Model | Passat | C-Class | C-Class | C-Class | C-Class |
| Trim | 3.6 VR6 | C250 Sport | C300 Sport | C350 Sport | C63 AMG |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Transmission and Drivetrain | |||||
| 6-speed manually-shiftable automatic | $1100 | ||||
| 7-speed manually-shiftable automatic | $1200 | $1200 | $1200 | $1200 | |
| FWD | $0 | ||||
| RWD | $0 | $0 | $0 | ||
| AWD | $1700 | ||||
| Accessories | |||||
| Parking guidance system - passive | $250 | $250 | $250 | $250 | |
| Remote app | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | |
| Remote window/roof operation | $15 | $15 | $15 | $15 | |
| Sunshade, rear | $125 | ||||
| Sunshade, rear, power | $225 | $225 | $225 | ||
| Sunshades, second row | $125 | ||||
| Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual | $250 | ||||
| Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power | $350 | $350 | $350 | $350 | |
| Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety | |||||
| Driver drowsiness monitor | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | |
| Knee airbag, driver | $75 | $75 | $75 | $75 | |
| Rearview camera | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | |
| Cargo Management | |||||
| Air-conditioned storage compartment | $50 | ||||
| Cargo net | $40 | ||||
| Overhead sunglass holder | $25 | ||||
| Rear seat pass-through | $100 | ||||
| Engine / Motor | |||||
| Automatic start / stop | $150 | $150 | |||
| Exterior | |||||
| Body kit | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | |
| Bodyside moldings | $75 | ||||
| Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | |
| Rear spoiler | $200 | $200 | |||
| Infotainment | |||||
| App support | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | |
| Aux input | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| Bluetooth audio streaming | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | |
| Bluetooth cell phone link | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| CD changer, in-dash | $325 | $325 | $325 | $325 | |
| CD changer, remote | $200 | ||||
| CD player | $125 | ||||
| DVD-compatible player | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | |
| HD radio | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| In-vehicle Internet | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | |
| Media drive | $15 | $15 | $15 | $15 | |
| SMS text-to-speech reader | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | |
| Surround sound | $250 | $250 | $250 | $250 | |
| Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation | $225 | $225 | $225 | $225 | |
| Traffic + travel information | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | |
| Voice control for nav and audio | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors | |||||
| Auto-dimming driver-side mirror | $75 | $75 | $75 | $75 | |
| Auto-dimming headlights | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | |
| Chronometer | $100 | ||||
| Fog light, rear | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Fog lights | $125 | ||||
| Mirror tilt-down in reverse | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | |
| Seats and Interior Trim | |||||
| Aluminum trim | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Memory system, 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 seatback bolsters, driver seat | $100 | ||||
| Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat | $100 | ||||
| Power-folding headrests, second row seats | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| Wood trim | $300 | ||||
| Transmission | |||||
| Launch control | $100 | ||||
| Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls | $100 | ||||
| Total Value of Features | $2,440 | $4,655 | $6,505 | $5,005 | $5,330 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | $0 | $2,215 | $4,065 | $2,565 | $2,890 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | 0 | -2,064 | -3,787 | -2,390 | -2,695 |
Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Mercedes-Benz C-Class
| Model Year | 2006 | 2013 |
| Model | Passat | C-Class |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Wheelbase | 106.7 in | 108.7 in |
| Length | 188.2 in | 180.7 in |
| Width | 71.7 in | 69.7 in |
| Height | 58.0 in | 56.3 in |
| Curb Weight | 3,306 lb. | 3,429 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 18.5 gal. | 17.4 gal. |
| Row 1 Headroom | 38.4 in | 37.1 in |
| Row 1 Shoulder Room | 55.7 in | 54.7 in |
| Row 1 Hip Room | 0.0 in | 52.3 in |
| Row 1 Legroom | 41.4 in | 41.7 in |
| Row 2 Headroom | 37.8 in | 36.9 in |
| Row 2 Shoulder Room | 54.6 in | 55.0 in |
| Row 2 Hip Room | 0.0 in | 54.9 in |
| Row 2 Legroom | 37.7 in | 33.4 in |
| Cargo Volume | 14.2 ft3 | 12.4 ft3 |
Option Package Details
Volkswagen Passat 3.6 VR6
| Sport Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Sport suspension (upgrade) | 250 | Yes |
| Front sport buckets | 100 | Yes |
| Aluminum trim | 100 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 450 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
| Luxury #2 Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Steering-linked headlights | 150 | Yes |
| Xenon HID headlights | 500 | Yes |
| Obstacle detection, front | 150 | Yes |
| Obstacle detection, rear | 250 | Yes |
| Headlight washers | 50 | Yes |
| Dynaudio, 600W, 10 speakers | 350 | No |
| Memory system, driver seat | 200 | Yes |
| Wood trim | 300 | No |
| Power height adjuster, passenger seat | 50 | Yes |
| Automatic climate control, front | 200 | Yes |
| Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat | 100 | Yes |
| Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat | 100 | Yes |
| Dual-zone climate control | 125 | Yes |
| Power height adjuster, driver seat | 50 | Yes |
| Cargo net | 40 | No |
| Power tilt adjuster, driver seat | 100 | Yes |
| Perimeter approach lighting | 25 | No |
| Power recliner, passenger seat | 100 | Yes |
| Heated windshield washer nozzles | 15 | Yes |
| Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat | 100 | Yes |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | 100 | Yes |
| Universal garage door opener | 100 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | 150 | Yes |
| Rain-sensing wipers | 100 | Yes |
| Automatic headlights | 125 | Yes |
| Fog lights | 125 | No |
| Sunshades, second row | 125 | No |
| Sunshade, rear | 125 | Yes |
| Leather seating surfaces | 900 | Yes |
| Audio controls on steering wheel | 125 | Yes |
| Heated front seats | 200 | Yes |
| Leather-wrapped steering wheel | 150 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 4315 | 82% |
| Total Not Requested | 965 | 18% |
Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C250 Sport
| Obstacle detection, rear | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Obstacle detection, rear | 250 | Yes |
| Obstacle detection, front | 150 | Yes |
| Parking guidance system - passive | 250 | No |
| Total Requested | 400 | 62% |
| Total Not Requested | 250 | 38% |
| Lighting Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Steering-linked headlights | 150 | Yes |
| Xenon HID headlights | 500 | Yes |
| Headlight washers | 50 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming headlights | 200 | No |
| Total Requested | 700 | 78% |
| Total Not Requested | 200 | 22% |
| Multimedia Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Rearview camera | 200 | No |
| In-vehicle Internet | 150 | No |
| App support | 0 | No |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| CD changer, in-dash | 200 | Yes |
| DVD-compatible player | 0 | No |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | No |
| Media drive, large | 15 | No |
| Traffic + travel information | 25 | No |
| SD Card slot | 25 | No |
| Total Requested | 800 | 61% |
| Total Not Requested | 515 | 39% |
| Leather Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Leather seating surfaces | 900 | Yes |
| Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat | 50 | No |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | 100 | Yes |
| Memory system, passenger seat | 150 | No |
| Upholstered door panels, leather | 250 | No |
| Total Requested | 1000 | 69% |
| Total Not Requested | 450 | 31% |
| Premium 1 Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Heated front seats | 200 | Yes |
| Satellite radio | 200 | Yes |
| Surround sound | 250 | No |
| iPod integration | 100 | No |
| Harman/Kardon, 450W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer) | 350 | No |
| Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power | 100 | No |
| Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat | 50 | No |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat | 100 | Yes |
| Folding second row seats | 300 | Yes |
| Memory system, driver seat | 200 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 1000 | 54% |
| Total Not Requested | 850 | 46% |
Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C300 Sport
| Obstacle detection, rear | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Obstacle detection, rear | 250 | Yes |
| Obstacle detection, front | 150 | Yes |
| Parking guidance system - passive | 250 | No |
| Total Requested | 400 | 62% |
| Total Not Requested | 250 | 38% |
| Lighting Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Steering-linked headlights | 150 | Yes |
| Xenon HID headlights | 500 | Yes |
| Headlight washers | 50 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming headlights | 200 | No |
| Total Requested | 700 | 78% |
| Total Not Requested | 200 | 22% |
| Multimedia Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Rearview camera | 200 | No |
| In-vehicle Internet | 150 | No |
| App support | 0 | No |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| CD changer, in-dash | 200 | Yes |
| DVD-compatible player | 0 | No |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | No |
| Media drive, large | 15 | No |
| Traffic + travel information | 25 | No |
| SD Card slot | 25 | No |
| Total Requested | 800 | 61% |
| Total Not Requested | 515 | 39% |
| Leather Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Leather seating surfaces | 900 | Yes |
| Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat | 50 | No |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | 100 | Yes |
| Memory system, passenger seat | 150 | No |
| Upholstered door panels, leather | 250 | No |
| Total Requested | 1000 | 69% |
| Total Not Requested | 450 | 31% |
| Premium 1 Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Heated front seats | 200 | Yes |
| Satellite radio | 200 | Yes |
| Surround sound | 250 | No |
| iPod integration | 100 | No |
| Harman/Kardon, 450W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer) | 350 | No |
| Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power | 100 | No |
| Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat | 50 | No |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat | 100 | Yes |
| Folding second row seats | 300 | Yes |
| Memory system, driver seat | 200 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 1000 | 54% |
| Total Not Requested | 850 | 46% |
Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C350 Sport
| Obstacle detection, rear | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Obstacle detection, rear | 250 | Yes |
| Obstacle detection, front | 150 | Yes |
| Parking guidance system - passive | 250 | No |
| Total Requested | 400 | 62% |
| Total Not Requested | 250 | 38% |
| Lighting Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Steering-linked headlights | 150 | Yes |
| Xenon HID headlights | 500 | Yes |
| Headlight washers | 50 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming headlights | 200 | No |
| Total Requested | 700 | 78% |
| Total Not Requested | 200 | 22% |
| Multimedia Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Rearview camera | 200 | No |
| In-vehicle Internet | 150 | No |
| App support | 0 | No |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| CD changer, in-dash | 200 | Yes |
| DVD-compatible player | 0 | No |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | No |
| Media drive, large | 15 | No |
| Traffic + travel information | 25 | No |
| SD Card slot | 25 | No |
| Total Requested | 800 | 61% |
| Total Not Requested | 515 | 39% |
| Leather Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Leather seating surfaces | 900 | Yes |
| Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat | 50 | No |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | 100 | Yes |
| Memory system, passenger seat | 150 | No |
| Upholstered door panels, leather | 250 | No |
| Total Requested | 1000 | 69% |
| Total Not Requested | 450 | 31% |
Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C63 AMG
| Obstacle detection, rear | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Obstacle detection, rear | 250 | Yes |
| Obstacle detection, front | 150 | Yes |
| Parking guidance system - passive | 250 | No |
| Total Requested | 400 | 62% |
| Total Not Requested | 250 | 38% |
| Lighting Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Steering-linked headlights | 150 | Yes |
| Xenon HID headlights | 500 | Yes |
| Headlight washers | 50 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming headlights | 200 | No |
| Total Requested | 700 | 78% |
| Total Not Requested | 200 | 22% |
| Multimedia Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Rearview camera | 200 | No |
| In-vehicle Internet | 150 | No |
| App support | 0 | No |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| CD changer, in-dash | 200 | Yes |
| DVD-compatible player | 0 | No |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | No |
| Media drive, large | 15 | No |
| Traffic + travel information | 25 | No |
| SD Card slot | 25 | No |
| Total Requested | 800 | 61% |
| Total Not Requested | 515 | 39% |
| AMG Leather Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Upgraded leather upholstery | 0 | No |
| Dark-colored headliner (optional) | 0 | No |
| Leather seating surfaces | 900 | Yes |
| Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat | 50 | No |
| Memory system, passenger seat | 150 | No |
| Upholstered door panels, leather | 250 | No |
| Total Requested | 900 | 67% |
| Total Not Requested | 450 | 33% |
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