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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: $39,293

Volkswagen Passat VR6   
Difference: $4,597

Lowest Total Invoice: $36,362

Volkswagen Passat VR6   
Difference: $4,517

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200820092009
ModelPassatC-ClassC-Class
TrimVR6C350 Sport SedanC63 AMG
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $36,050 $39,000 $56,300
Base Invoice $33,597 $36,270 $52,359
Body kit 1,650    
iPod integration 199 375 375
Heated front seats 225    
Rear spoiler 479    
Premium II Package   1,350 1,100
Metallic paint (extra cost)   720 720
Leather seating surfaces   1,570  
Wood trim     0
Body kit 1,390    
iPod integration 176 349 349
Heated front seats 199    
Rear spoiler 310    
Premium II Package   1,256 1,023
Metallic paint (extra cost)   669 669
Leather seating surfaces   1,460  
Wood trim     0
Options (change) 2,553 4,015 2,195
Options (change) 2,075 3,734 2,041
Destination 690 875 875
Gas Tax 0 0 2,100
Total Price $39,293 $43,890 $61,470
Total Invoice $36,362 $40,879 $57,375

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Passat VR6
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,347
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,282
Model Year200820092009
ModelPassatC-ClassC-Class
TrimVR6C350 Sport SedanC63 AMG
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine280hp V6268hp V6451hp V8
TransmissionT6T7T7
DrivetrainFWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)600, 10100, 8100, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/40-18225/45-17235/40-18
Total Price$39,293$43,890$61,470
Adjustments for Features-400-6500
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$38,893$43,240$61,470
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$18,230
Total Invoice$36,362$40,879$57,375
Adjustments for Features-370-6050
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$35,992$40,274$57,375
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$17,101

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

Model Year200820092009
ModelPassatC-ClassC-Class
TrimVR6C350 Sport SedanC63 AMG
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100  
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1200$1200
FWD$0  
RWD $0$0
Accessories 
Remote window/roof operation $15$15
Sunshade, rear$125  
Sunshade, rear, power $225$225
Sunshades, second row$125  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350$350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0$0
Full-size spare tire$225  
Obstacle detection, rear$250  
Temporary spare tire $150$150
Cargo Management 
Cargo net$40  
Overhead sunglass holder$25  
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100$100
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25
Infotainment 
Aux input $50$50
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100
CD changer, in-dash$325  
CD player $125$125
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75$75
Chronometer  $100
Compass$0  
Fog light, rear $100$100
Headlight washers $50$50
Interior ambient lighting$150  
Steering-linked fog lights $50$50
Steering-linked headlights$150  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100  
Door sill trim plates $100$100
Leather door panel trim $250 
Leather seating surfaces$900$900 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50 
Metal pedals $75$75
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
Synthetic leather seating surfaces  $0
Wood trim $300$300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - mechanical $100 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 $100
Total Value of Features$4,240$4,490$3,840
Value of Feature Adjustments$400$650$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-370-6050

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

Model Year20082009
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
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
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Total Requested70062%
Total Not Requested42538%

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