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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: $33,548

Volkswagen Passat 2.0T   
Difference: $4,262

Lowest Total Invoice: $30,796

Volkswagen Passat 2.0T   
Difference: $4,426

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20072007200820082008
ModelPassatPassatC-ClassC-ClassC-Class
Trim2.0T3.6 VR6C300 Sport SedanC350 Sport SedanC63 AMG
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $24,180 $30,180 $31,600 $36,900 $53,800
Base Invoice $22,461 $27,997 $29,388 $34,317 $50,034
Sport Package 5,450 4,030      
Body kit 1,650 1,650      
iPod integration 199 199 375 375 375
Xenon HID headlights 950 950      
Rear spoiler 479 479      
Premium II Package     2,750 1,350 1,080
Leather seating surfaces     1,550 1,550  
Metallic paint (extra cost)     710 710 710
Wood trim         0
Sport Package 4,980 3,681      
Body kit 1,390 1,390      
iPod integration 176 176 349 349 349
Xenon HID headlights 839 839      
Rear spoiler 310 310      
Premium II Package     2,558 1,256 1,004
Leather seating surfaces     1,442 1,442  
Metallic paint (extra cost)     660 660 660
Wood trim         0
Options (change) 8,728 7,308 5,385 3,985 2,165
Options (change) 7,695 6,396 5,009 3,707 2,013
Destination 640 640 825 825 875
Gas Tax 0 0 0 0 1,700
Total Price $33,548 $38,128 $37,810 $41,710 $58,540
Total Invoice $30,796 $35,033 $35,222 $38,849 $54,622

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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: $4,597
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,734
Model Year20072007200820082008
ModelPassatPassatC-ClassC-ClassC-Class
Trim2.0T3.6 VR6C300 Sport SedanC350 Sport SedanC63 AMG
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine200hp I4280hp V6228hp V6268hp V6451hp V8
TransmissionM6T6M6T7T7
DrivetrainFWDFWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)80, 880, 8100, 8100, 8100, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/40-18235/40-18225/45-17225/45-17235/40-18
Total Price$33,548$38,128$37,810$41,710$58,540
Adjustments for Features-335-1,5750-1,450-1,850
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$33,213$36,553$37,810$40,260$56,690
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,340$0$2,450$18,880
Total Invoice$30,796$35,033$35,222$38,849$54,622
Adjustments for Features-308-1,4470-1,351-1,726
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$30,488$33,586$35,222$37,498$52,896
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,098$0$2,276$17,674

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

Model Year20072007200820082008
ModelPassatPassatC-ClassC-ClassC-Class
Trim2.0T3.6 VR6C300 Sport SedanC350 Sport SedanC63 AMG
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150 $150  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100   
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1200$1200
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   
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0$0$0
Cargo Management 
Cargo net $40   
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25   
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75$75   
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25$25$25
Rear spoiler$200$200 $200$200
Infotainment 
Aux input  $50$50$50
Bluetooth cell phone link  $100$100$100
CD changer, in-dash$325$325   
CD player  $125$125$125
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75$75$75
Chronometer    $100
Compass$0$0   
Fog light, rear  $100$100$100
Headlight washers  $50$50$50
Mirror tilt-down in reverse  $25$25$25
Power-folding mirrors  $50$50$50
Steering-linked fog lights  $50$50$50
Steering-linked headlights$150$150   
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100$100$100  
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $50$50$50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $50$50$50
Memory system, driver seat$200$200   
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150   
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150$150   
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat    $100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat    $100
Power-folding headrests, second row seats  $50$50$50
Wood trim   $300$300
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100  $100
Total Value of Features$1,625$2,865$1,290$2,740$3,140
Value of Feature Adjustments$335$1,575$0$1,450$1,850
Value of Feature Adjustments-308-1,4470-1,351-1,726

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

Model Year20072008
ModelPassatC-Class
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase106.7 in108.7 in
Length188.2 in182.3 in
Width71.7 in69.7 in
Height58.0 in56.3 in
Curb Weight3,306 lb.3,528 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.17.4 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.4 in37.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.7 in54.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in52.3 in
Row 1 Legroom41.4 in41.7 in
Row 2 Headroom37.8 in36.9 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.6 in55.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in54.9 in
Row 2 Legroom37.7 in33.4 in
Cargo Volume14.2 ft312.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Volkswagen Passat 2.0T

Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Aluminum trim100Yes
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100Yes
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 seat200No
Wood trim300No
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
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-dash200No
Satellite radio200Yes
Heated windshield washer nozzles15Yes
Total Requested456579%
Total Not Requested122521%

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 controls100Yes
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 seat200No
Wood trim300No
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
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 C300 Sport Sedan

Leather seating surfaces
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Total Requested90078%
Total Not Requested25022%
Premium II Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
Folding second row seats300Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Rear seat pass-through100Yes
Headlight washers50No
Steering-linked fog lights50No
Heated front seats200Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers175Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Total Requested172576%
Total Not Requested55024%

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

Leather seating surfaces
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Total Requested90078%
Total Not Requested25022%
Premium II Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
Folding second row seats300Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Rear seat pass-through100Yes
Headlight washers50No
Steering-linked fog lights50No
Total Requested90068%
Total Not Requested42532%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C63 AMG

Premium II Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Headlight washers50No
Steering-linked fog lights50No
Total Requested50061%
Total Not Requested32539%

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