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Volkswagen Passat vs. Mercedes-Benz C-Class Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Volkswagen Passat vs. Mercedes-Benz C-Class Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $35,499

Volkswagen Passat 2.0T   
Difference: $2,831

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,519

Volkswagen Passat 2.0T   
Difference: $3,184

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20072007200620062006
ModelPassatPassatC-ClassC-ClassC-Class
Trim2.0T3.6 VR6C230 Sport SedanC350 Sport SedanC55
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $24,180 $30,180 $29,200 $37,550 $54,450
Base Invoice $22,461 $27,997 $27,156 $34,922 $50,639
Sport Package 5,450 4,030      
Body kit 1,650 1,650      
Rear side airbags 350 350 385 385  
Xenon HID headlights 950 950 790 790 790
Navigation system 1,800 1,800 2,210 2,210 2,210
Rear spoiler 479 479      
Power driver seat     600    
Sunroof Package     1,790 1,790  
Folding second row seats     290 290  
Metallic paint (extra cost)     690 690 690
Satellite radio     500 500 500
Heated front seats     680 680  
CD changer, remote     420 420  
Premium Package         925
Sport Package 4,980 3,681      
Body kit 1,390 1,390      
Rear side airbags 310 310 358 358  
Xenon HID headlights 839 839 735 735 735
Navigation system 1,589 1,589 2,055 2,055 2,055
Rear spoiler 310 310      
Power driver seat     558    
Sunroof Package     1,665 1,665  
Folding second row seats     270 270  
Metallic paint (extra cost)     642 642 642
Satellite radio     465 465 465
Heated front seats     633 633  
CD changer, remote     391 391  
Premium Package         860
Options (change) 10,679 9,259 8,355 7,755 5,115
Options (change) 9,418 8,119 7,772 7,214 4,757
Destination 640 640 775 775 775
Gas Tax 0 0 0 0 1,300
Total Price $35,499 $40,079 $38,330 $46,080 $61,640
Total Invoice $32,519 $36,756 $35,703 $42,911 $57,471

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Passat 2.0T
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,116
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,445
Model Year20072007200620062006
ModelPassatPassatC-ClassC-ClassC-Class
Trim2.0T3.6 VR6C230 Sport SedanC350 Sport SedanC55
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine200hp I4280hp V6201hp V6268hp V6362hp V8
TransmissionM6T6M6M6T5
DrivetrainFWDFWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)80, 880, 8?, 6?, 6320, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/40-18235/40-18225/45-17225/45-17225/40-18
Total Price$35,499$40,079$38,330$46,080$61,640
Adjustments for Features-285-1,5250-300-1,800
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$35,214$38,554$38,330$45,780$59,840
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,340$0$7,450$21,510
Total Invoice$32,519$36,756$35,703$42,911$57,471
Adjustments for Features-261-1,3990-279-1,678
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$32,258$35,357$35,703$42,632$55,793
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,099$0$6,929$20,090

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

Model Year20072007200620062006
ModelPassatPassatC-ClassC-ClassC-Class
Trim2.0T3.6 VR6C230 Sport SedanC350 Sport SedanC55
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150 $150$150 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100   
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic    $1000
FWD$0$0   
RWD  $0$0$0
Accessories 
Remote window/roof operation  $15$15$15
Sunshade, rear $125   
Sunshade, rear, power  $225$225$225
Sunshades, second row $125   
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250   
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power  $350$350$350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0$0$0
Tire-pressure monitor$75$75   
Cargo Management 
Cargo net $40   
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25   
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25$25$25
Rear spoiler$200$200  $200
Infotainment 
Aux input$50$50   
Surround sound    $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar    $200
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75$75$75
Compass$0$0   
Fog light, rear  $100$100$100
Headlight washers  $50$50$50
Mirror tilt-down in reverse  $25$25$25
Steering-linked headlights$150$150   
Seats and Interior Trim 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $50$50$50
Manual tilt adjuster, passenger seat  $50$50$50
Memory system, passenger seat   $150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150   
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150$150   
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 $100$100
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat  $50$50$50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat   $50$50
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100   
Power-folding headrests, second row seats  $50$50$50
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0$0$0$0 
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)    $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100   
Total Value of Features$1,500$2,740$1,215$1,515$3,015
Value of Feature Adjustments$285$1,525$0$300$1,800
Value of Feature Adjustments-261-1,3990-279-1,678

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See a complete comparison of Volkswagen Passat vs. Mercedes-Benz C-Class features.

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

Model Year20072006
ModelPassatC-Class
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase106.7 in106.9 in
Length188.2 in178.4 in
Width71.7 in68.0 in
Height58.0 in55.6 in
Curb Weight3,306 lb.3,406 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.16.4 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.4 in38.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.7 in53.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in51.9 in
Row 1 Legroom41.4 in41.7 in
Row 2 Headroom37.8 in37.3 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.6 in54.3 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in54.5 in
Row 2 Legroom37.7 in33.0 in
Cargo Volume14.2 ft312.2 ft3

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See a complete comparison of Volkswagen Passat vs. Mercedes-Benz C-Class specs.

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Passat 2.0T

Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Aluminum trim100Yes
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100No
Front sport buckets100Yes
235/40WR18 tires400No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Automatic headlights125Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Wood trim300No
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash0Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Heated windshield washer nozzles15Yes
Total Requested456582%
Total Not Requested102518%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Passat 3.6 VR6

Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshade, rear125Yes
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Aluminum trim100Yes
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100No
Front sport buckets100Yes
235/40WR18 tires400No
Sunshades, second row125No
Cargo net40No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Automatic headlights125Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Wood trim300No
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated windshield washer nozzles15Yes
Total Requested359075%
Total Not Requested119025%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C230 Sport Sedan

Folding second row seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Folding second row seats300Yes
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
Rear seat pass-through100Yes
Total Requested40080%
Total Not Requested10020%
Xenon HID headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Total Requested50091%
Total Not Requested509%
Power driver seat
FeatureValueRequested?
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat50No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Total Requested35070%
Total Not Requested15030%
Sunroof Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Total Requested125081%
Total Not Requested30019%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C350 Sport Sedan

Folding second row seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Folding second row seats300Yes
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
Rear seat pass-through100Yes
Total Requested40080%
Total Not Requested10020%
Xenon HID headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Total Requested50091%
Total Not Requested509%
Sunroof Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Total Requested125081%
Total Not Requested30019%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C55

Xenon HID headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Total Requested50091%
Total Not Requested509%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
CD changer, remote200Yes
Rain-sensing wipers175Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Total Requested37563%
Total Not Requested22537%

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