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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: $37,810

Mercedes-Benz C-Class C300 Sport Sedan   
Difference: $1,483

Lowest Total Invoice: $35,222

Mercedes-Benz C-Class C300 Sport Sedan   
Difference: $1,140

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2008200820082008
ModelPassatC-ClassC-ClassC-Class
TrimVR6C300 Sport SedanC350 Sport SedanC63 AMG
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $36,050 $31,600 $36,900 $53,800
Base Invoice $33,597 $29,388 $34,317 $50,034
Body kit 1,650      
iPod integration 199 375 375 375
Heated front seats 225      
Rear spoiler 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
Body kit 1,390      
iPod integration 176 349 349 349
Heated front seats 199      
Rear spoiler 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) 2,553 5,385 3,985 2,165
Options (change) 2,075 5,009 3,707 2,013
Destination 690 825 825 875
Gas Tax 0 0 0 1,700
Total Price $39,293 $37,810 $41,710 $58,540
Total Invoice $36,362 $35,222 $38,849 $54,622

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

Lowest Adjusted Price: Mercedes-Benz C-Class C300 Sport Sedan
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Volkswagen Passat VR6
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $58
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $179
Model Year2008200820082008
ModelPassatC-ClassC-ClassC-Class
TrimVR6C300 Sport SedanC350 Sport SedanC63 AMG
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine280hp V6228hp V6268hp V6451hp V8
TransmissionT6M6T7T7
DrivetrainFWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)600, 10100, 8100, 8100, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/40-18225/45-17225/45-17235/40-18
Total Price$39,293$37,810$41,710$58,540
Adjustments for Features-1,4250-1,450-1,750
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$37,868$37,810$40,260$56,790
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,450$18,980
Total Invoice$36,362$35,222$38,849$54,622
Adjustments for Features-1,3190-1,351-1,633
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$35,043$35,222$37,498$52,989
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,276$17,767

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

Model Year2008200820082008
ModelPassatC-ClassC-ClassC-Class
TrimVR6C300 Sport SedanC350 Sport SedanC63 AMG
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100   
6-speed manual $150  
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1200$1200
FWD$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
Full-size spare tire$225   
Obstacle detection, rear$250   
Temporary spare tire $150$150$150
Cargo Management 
Cargo net$40   
Overhead sunglass holder$25   
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100$100$100
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75   
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25$25
Rear spoiler$200 $200$200
Infotainment 
Aux input $50$50$50
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100$100
CD changer, in-dash$325   
CD player $125$125$125
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75$75$75
Chronometer   $100
Compass$0   
Fog light, rear $100$100$100
Headlight washers $50$50$50
Interior ambient lighting$150   
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   
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100$100  
Door sill trim plates $100$100$100
Leather door panel trim $250$250$250
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50$50$50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50$50$50
Memory system, driver seat$200   
Metal pedals $75$75$75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150   
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$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
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - mechanical $100$100 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100  $100
Total Value of Features$3,490$2,065$3,515$3,815
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,425$0$1,450$1,750
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,3190-1,351-1,633

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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 Year20082008
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
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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