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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: $6,986

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,519

Volkswagen Passat 2.0T   
Difference: $7,054

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20072007201020102010
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 $33,600 $39,750 $57,350
Base Invoice $22,461 $27,997 $31,248 $36,968 $53,336
Sport Package 5,450 4,030      
Body kit 1,650 1,650      
iPod integration 0 0      
Rear side airbags 350 350 410 410 410
Rear spoiler 479 479 300    
Navigation system 1,800 1,800      
Xenon HID headlights 950 950      
Premium 2 Package     3,700 1,400 1,400
Universal Media Interface     1,290 1,290 1,290
Leather seating surfaces     1,590 1,590  
Metallic paint (extra cost)     720 720 720
Seating Package         3,030
Wood trim         0
Sport Package 4,980 3,681      
Body kit 1,390 1,390      
iPod integration 0 0      
Rear side airbags 310 310 381 381 381
Rear spoiler 310 310 279    
Navigation system 1,589 1,589      
Xenon HID headlights 839 839      
Premium 2 Package     3,441 1,302 1,302
Universal Media Interface     1,200 1,200 1,200
Leather seating surfaces     1,479 1,479  
Metallic paint (extra cost)     670 670 670
Seating Package         2,818
Wood trim         0
Options (change) 10,679 9,259 8,010 5,410 6,850
Options (change) 9,418 8,119 7,450 5,032 6,371
Destination 640 640 875 875 875
Gas Tax 0 0 0 0 2,100
Total Price $35,499 $40,079 $42,485 $46,035 $67,175
Total Invoice $32,519 $36,756 $39,573 $42,875 $62,682

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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: $6,471
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,574
Model Year20072007201020102010
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$35,499$40,079$42,485$46,035$67,175
Adjustments for Features0-1,240-515-1,765-3,415
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$35,499$38,839$41,970$44,270$63,760
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,340$0$2,300$21,790
Total Invoice$32,519$36,756$39,573$42,875$62,682
Adjustments for Features0-1,137-480-1,644-3,187
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$32,519$35,619$39,093$41,231$59,495
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,100$0$2,138$20,402

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

Model Year20072007201020102010
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   
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
Knee airbag, driver  $75$75$75
Cargo Management 
Cargo net $40   
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25   
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75$75   
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25$25$25
Infotainment 
Aux input  $50$50$50
Bluetooth cell phone link  $100$100$100
Traffic information  $25$25$25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75$75$75
Chronometer    $100
Fog light, rear  $100$100$100
Headlight washers  $50$50$50
Mirror tilt-down in reverse  $25$25$25
Steering-linked fog lights  $50$50$50
Steering-linked headlights$150$150   
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100$100$100  
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $50$50 
Memory system, passenger seat    $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150$150  $150
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat    $100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat    $100
Power-folding headrests, second row seats  $50$50$50
Upholstered instrument panel, leather    $1000
Wood trim   $300$300
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100  $100
Total Value of Features$1,000$2,240$1,515$2,765$4,415
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,240$515$1,765$3,415
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,137-480-1,644-3,187

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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 Year20072010
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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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 controls100Yes
Front sport buckets100Yes
235/40WR18 tires400No
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 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
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Satellite radio200Yes
Heated windshield washer nozzles15Yes
Total Requested486584%
Total Not Requested92516%

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
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 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
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated windshield washer nozzles15Yes
Total Requested389081%
Total Not Requested89019%

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 2 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
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers175Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Compass0Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Total Requested202576%
Total Not Requested62524%
Universal Media Interface
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Traffic information25No
iPod integration100Yes
Total Requested70097%
Total Not Requested253%

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%
Universal Media Interface
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Traffic information25No
iPod integration100Yes
Total Requested70097%
Total Not Requested253%
Premium 2 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

Seating Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Upholstered instrument panel, leather1000No
Total Requested110042%
Total Not Requested150058%
Universal Media Interface
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Traffic information25No
iPod integration100Yes
Total Requested70097%
Total Not Requested253%
Premium 2 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Headlight washers50No
Steering-linked fog lights50No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Total Requested70062%
Total Not Requested42538%

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