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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: $11,305 | |||||
Lowest Total Invoice: $35,113 Volkswagen Passat 3.6 VR6 | |||||
| Difference: $11,066 | |||||
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| Model Year | 2006 | 2015 | 2015 | 2015 | 2015 |
| Model | Passat | C-Class | C-Class | C-Class | C-Class |
| Trim | 3.6 VR6 | C300 | C400 | C63 AMG | C63 AMG S |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Base Price | $29,950 | $38,400 | $48,590 | $63,900 | $71,900 |
| Base Invoice | $27,513 | $35,712 | $45,189 | $59,427 | $66,867 |
| Sport Package | 300 | ||||
| Luxury #2 Package | 5,250 | ||||
| Rear side airbags | 350 | 420 | 420 | 420 | 420 |
| Navigation system | 1,800 | ||||
| Becker Map Pilot | 600 | 600 | 600 | 600 | |
| Interior Package | 2,300 | 2,300 | |||
| Premium Package | 2,700 | ||||
| Obstacle detection, rear | 970 | 970 | 970 | 970 | |
| Metallic paint (extra cost) | 720 | 720 | 720 | 720 | |
| Special order charge | 250 | 250 | |||
| Sunshades, second row | 380 | 380 | 380 | 380 | |
| Sunshade, rear, power | 440 | 440 | 440 | 440 | |
| Panoramic sunroof | 1,480 | 1,480 | 1,480 | 1,480 | |
| AMG Leather Package | 2,590 | ||||
| Wood trim | 0 | ||||
| Sport Package | 274 | ||||
| Luxury #2 Package | 4,797 | ||||
| Rear side airbags | 310 | 391 | 391 | 391 | 391 |
| Navigation system | 1,589 | ||||
| Becker Map Pilot | 558 | 558 | 558 | 558 | |
| Interior Package | 2,139 | 2,139 | |||
| Premium Package | 2,511 | ||||
| Obstacle detection, rear | 902 | 902 | 902 | 902 | |
| Metallic paint (extra cost) | 669 | 669 | 669 | 669 | |
| Special order charge | 233 | 233 | |||
| Sunshades, second row | 354 | 354 | 353 | 353 | |
| Sunshade, rear, power | 409 | 409 | 409 | 409 | |
| Panoramic sunroof | 1,376 | 1,376 | 1,376 | 1,376 | |
| AMG Leather Package | 2,409 | ||||
| Wood trim | 0 | ||||
| Options (change) | 7,700 | 10,260 | 7,560 | 7,600 | 5,010 |
| Options (change) | 6,970 | 9,542 | 7,031 | 7,067 | 4,658 |
| Destination | 630 | 925 | 925 | 925 | 925 |
| Total Price | $38,280 | $49,585 | $57,075 | $72,425 | $77,835 |
| Total Invoice | $35,113 | $46,179 | $53,145 | $67,419 | $72,450 |
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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: $6,305 | |||||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,409 | |||||
| Model Year | 2006 | 2015 | 2015 | 2015 | 2015 |
| Model | Passat | C-Class | C-Class | C-Class | C-Class |
| Trim | 3.6 VR6 | C300 | C400 | C63 AMG | C63 AMG S |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Engine | 280hp V6 | 241hp I4 | 329hp V6 | 469hp V8 | 503hp 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 | 590, 13 | 590, 13 | 590, 13 | 590, 13 |
| Tire (rear if not all the same) | 235/45-17 | 225/50-17 | 225/45-18 | 245/40-18 | 245/35-19 |
| Total Price | $38,280 | $49,585 | $57,075 | $72,425 | $77,835 |
| Adjustments for Features | 0 | -5,000 | -7,225 | -6,075 | -7,225 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Price | $38,280 | $44,585 | $49,850 | $66,350 | $70,610 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $0 | $5,265 | $21,765 | $26,025 |
| Total Invoice | $35,113 | $46,179 | $53,145 | $67,419 | $72,450 |
| Adjustments for Features | 0 | -4,657 | -6,728 | -5,655 | -6,725 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice | $35,113 | $41,522 | $46,417 | $61,764 | $65,725 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $0 | $4,895 | $20,242 | $24,203 |
Features Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Mercedes-Benz C-Class
| Model Year | 2006 | 2015 | 2015 | 2015 | 2015 |
| Model | Passat | C-Class | C-Class | C-Class | C-Class |
| Trim | 3.6 VR6 | C300 | C400 | C63 AMG | C63 AMG S |
| 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 | |||||
| Proximity key | $250 | $250 | $250 | $250 | |
| Remote app | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | |
| Remote window/roof operation | $15 | $15 | $15 | $15 | |
| Semi-automated parking system | $500 | $500 | |||
| Sunshade, rear | $125 | ||||
| Sunshade, rear, power | $225 | $225 | $225 | $225 | |
| Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual | $250 | ||||
| Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power | $350 | $350 | $350 | $350 | |
| Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety | |||||
| Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats | $0 | ||||
| Automatic braking, high-speed or partial | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | |
| Automatic braking, low-speed | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | |
| Driver drowsiness monitor | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | |
| Forward collision warning | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | |
| Knee airbag, driver | $75 | $75 | $75 | $75 | |
| Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | |
| Tires, run-flat | $150 | $150 | |||
| Torque vectoring, brake-based | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Cargo Management | |||||
| Air-conditioned storage compartment | $50 | ||||
| Cargo net | $40 | ||||
| Console with shifter | $150 | ||||
| Console without shifter | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | |
| Rear seat pass-through | $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 | ||||
| Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | |
| Painted brake calipers (optional) | $0 | ||||
| Panoramic sunroof | $1200 | $1200 | $1200 | $1200 | |
| Rear spoiler | $200 | $200 | |||
| Sunroof | $900 | ||||
| Infotainment | |||||
| Bluetooth audio streaming | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | |
| Bluetooth cell phone link | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| CD changer, remote | $200 | ||||
| Handwriting recognition | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | |
| HD radio | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| In-vehicle Internet | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | |
| 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 information | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | |
| Voice control for nav and audio | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Wi-Fi hotspot | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors | |||||
| Analog clock | $25 | ||||
| Auto-dimming driver-side mirror | $75 | $75 | $75 | $75 | |
| Boost gauge | $75 | $75 | |||
| Chronometer | $100 | $100 | |||
| Fog light, rear | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Fog lights | $125 | ||||
| Headlight washers | $50 | ||||
| Interior ambient lighting, configurable | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | |
| LED headlights, single projector or low beam only | $750 | $750 | $750 | $750 | |
| Mirror tilt-down in reverse | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | |
| Power-folding mirrors | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| Steering-linked headlights | $150 | ||||
| Xenon HID headlights | $500 | ||||
| Seats and Interior Trim | |||||
| Aluminum trim | $100 | $100 | |||
| Cooled or ventilated front seats | $300 | $300 | |||
| Illuminated door sill trim plates | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | |
| Leather-wrapped steering wheel | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | |
| 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 thigh support length adjuster, driver seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Synthetic suede inserts in seating surfaces | $450 | ||||
| Synthetic suede steering wheel | $150 | ||||
| Upholstered instrument panel | $300 | $300 | $300 | ||
| Wood trim | $300 | $300 | $300 | ||
| Suspension, Wheels, and Tires | |||||
| Adaptive dampers - electrical | $500 | $500 | |||
| Crosswind stabilization | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| Electronic systems calibration selector | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | |
| Sport suspension (upgrade) | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | |
| Suggestive steering | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | |
| Transmission | |||||
| Launch control | $100 | $100 | |||
| Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Total Value of Features | $4,065 | $9,065 | $11,290 | $10,140 | $11,290 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | $0 | $5,000 | $7,225 | $6,075 | $7,225 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | 0 | -4,657 | -6,728 | -5,655 | -6,725 |
Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Mercedes-Benz C-Class
| Model Year | 2006 | 2015 |
| Model | Passat | C-Class |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Wheelbase | 106.7 in | 111.8 in |
| Length | 188.2 in | 184.5 in |
| Width | 71.7 in | 71.3 in |
| Height | 58.0 in | 56.8 in |
| Curb Weight | 3,306 lb. | 3,418 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 18.5 gal. | 18.0 gal. |
| Row 1 Headroom | 38.4 in | 37.1 in |
| Row 1 Shoulder Room | 55.7 in | 55.3 in |
| Row 1 Legroom | 41.4 in | 41.7 in |
| Row 2 Headroom | 37.8 in | 37.1 in |
| Row 2 Shoulder Room | 54.6 in | 55.0 in |
| Row 2 Legroom | 37.7 in | 35.2 in |
| Cargo Volume | 14.2 ft3 | 12.6 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 | No |
| Xenon HID headlights | 500 | Yes |
| Obstacle detection, front | 150 | Yes |
| Obstacle detection, rear | 250 | Yes |
| Headlight washers | 50 | No |
| Dynaudio, 600W, 10 speakers | 350 | No |
| Sunshade, rear | 125 | Yes |
| 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 | 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 | 4240 | 80% |
| Total Not Requested | 1040 | 20% |
Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C300
| Obstacle detection, rear | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Obstacle detection, rear | 250 | Yes |
| Obstacle detection, front | 150 | Yes |
| Parking guidance system - active | 500 | No |
| Total Requested | 400 | 44% |
| Total Not Requested | 500 | 56% |
| Becker Map Pilot | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | No |
| Traffic information | 25 | No |
| Total Requested | 600 | 83% |
| Total Not Requested | 125 | 17% |
| Interior Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Cooled or ventilated front seats | 300 | No |
| Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat | 100 | No |
| Illuminated door sill trim plates | 100 | No |
| Interior ambient lighting, configurable | 150 | No |
| Memory system, passenger seat | 150 | No |
| Leather seating surfaces | 900 | Yes |
| Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat | 50 | No |
| Total Requested | 900 | 51% |
| Total Not Requested | 850 | 49% |
| Premium Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Burmester, 590W, 13 speakers (with subwoofer) | 350 | No |
| Proximity key | 250 | No |
| LED tail lights | 0 | No |
| LED headlights, single projector or low beam only | 750 | No |
| Heated front seats | 200 | Yes |
| Satellite radio | 200 | Yes |
| Surround sound | 250 | No |
| Total Requested | 400 | 20% |
| Total Not Requested | 1600 | 80% |
Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C400
| Obstacle detection, rear | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Obstacle detection, rear | 250 | Yes |
| Obstacle detection, front | 150 | Yes |
| Parking guidance system - active | 500 | No |
| Total Requested | 400 | 44% |
| Total Not Requested | 500 | 56% |
| Becker Map Pilot | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | No |
| Traffic information | 25 | No |
| Total Requested | 600 | 83% |
| Total Not Requested | 125 | 17% |
| Interior Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Cooled or ventilated front seats | 300 | No |
| Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat | 100 | No |
| Illuminated door sill trim plates | 100 | No |
| Interior ambient lighting, configurable | 150 | No |
| Memory system, passenger seat | 150 | No |
| Leather seating surfaces | 900 | Yes |
| Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat | 50 | No |
| Total Requested | 900 | 51% |
| Total Not Requested | 850 | 49% |
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 |
| Total Requested | 400 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
| Wood trim | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Wood trim | 300 | No |
| Analog clock | 25 | No |
| Total Requested | 0 | 0% |
| Total Not Requested | 325 | 100% |
| Becker Map Pilot | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | No |
| Traffic information | 25 | No |
| Total Requested | 600 | 83% |
| Total Not Requested | 125 | 17% |
| 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% |
Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C63 AMG S
| Obstacle detection, rear | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Obstacle detection, rear | 250 | Yes |
| Obstacle detection, front | 150 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 400 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
| Becker Map Pilot | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | No |
| Traffic information | 25 | No |
| Total Requested | 600 | 83% |
| Total Not Requested | 125 | 17% |
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