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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: $38,330

Mercedes-Benz C-Class C230 Sport Sedan   
Difference: $2,914

Lowest Total Invoice: $35,703

Mercedes-Benz C-Class C230 Sport Sedan   
Difference: $2,382

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2008200620062006
ModelPassatC-ClassC-ClassC-Class
TrimVR6C230 Sport SedanC350 Sport SedanC55
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $36,050 $29,200 $37,550 $54,450
Base Invoice $33,597 $27,156 $34,922 $50,639
Body kit 1,650      
Rear side airbags 350 385 385  
Heated front seats 225 680 680  
Navigation system 1,800 2,210 2,210 2,210
Rear spoiler 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
Xenon HID headlights   790 790 790
CD changer, remote   420 420  
Premium Package       925
Body kit 1,390      
Rear side airbags 310 358 358  
Heated front seats 199 633 633  
Navigation system 1,589 2,055 2,055 2,055
Rear spoiler 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
Xenon HID headlights   735 735 735
CD changer, remote   391 391  
Premium Package       860
Options (change) 4,504 8,355 7,755 5,115
Options (change) 3,798 7,772 7,214 4,757
Destination 690 775 775 775
Gas Tax 0 0 0 1,300
Total Price $41,244 $38,330 $46,080 $61,640
Total Invoice $38,085 $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: Mercedes-Benz C-Class C230 Sport Sedan
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,139
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $743
Model Year2008200620062006
ModelPassatC-ClassC-ClassC-Class
TrimVR6C230 Sport SedanC350 Sport SedanC55
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine280hp V6201hp V6268hp V6362hp V8
TransmissionT6M6M6T5
DrivetrainFWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)600, 10?, 6?, 6320, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/40-18225/45-17225/45-17225/40-18
Total Price$41,244$38,330$46,080$61,640
Adjustments for Features-1,7750-300-1,800
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$39,469$38,330$45,780$59,840
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$7,450$21,510
Total Invoice$38,085$35,703$42,911$57,471
Adjustments for Features-1,6390-279-1,678
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$36,446$35,703$42,632$55,793
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$6,929$20,090

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

Model Year2008200620062006
ModelPassatC-ClassC-ClassC-Class
TrimVR6C230 Sport SedanC350 Sport SedanC55
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100   
6-speed manual $150$150 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1000
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   
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$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
Obstacle detection, rear$250   
Tire-pressure monitor$75   
Cargo Management 
Cargo net$40   
Overhead sunglass holder$25   
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25$25
Rear spoiler$200  $200
Infotainment 
Aux input$50   
Surround sound   $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar   $200
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75$75$75
Compass$0   
Fog light, rear $100$100$100
Headlight washers $50$50$50
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25$25$25
Steering-linked headlights$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   
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150   
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$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   
Power-folding headrests, second row seats $50$50$50
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0$0$0 
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)   $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100   
Total Value of Features$2,990$1,215$1,515$3,015
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,775$0$300$1,800
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,6390-279-1,678

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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 Year20082006
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
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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