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Volkswagen Passat vs. Mercedes-Benz C-Class Price Comparison (MSRP)The sticker prices, before adjusting for remaining feature differences. Usually these are the numbers you will see on the window stickers.
Models in short supply often sell at or even above these prices.
Models in short supply often sell at or even above these prices.
Volkswagen Passat vs. Mercedes-Benz C-Class Invoice Comparison
Lowest Total Price: $41,244 Volkswagen Passat VR6 | ||||
| Difference: $1,701 | ||||
Lowest Total Invoice: $38,085 Volkswagen Passat VR6 | ||||
| Difference: $1,916 | ||||
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| Model Year | 2008 | 2011 | 2011 | 2011 |
| Model | Passat | C-Class | C-Class | C-Class |
| Trim | VR6 | C300 Sport Sedan | C350 Sport Sedan | C63 AMG |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Base Price | $36,050 | $33,990 | $39,990 | $58,200 |
| Base Invoice | $33,597 | $31,611 | $37,191 | $54,126 |
| Body kit | 1,650 | |||
| iPod integration | 0 | |||
| Rear side airbags | 350 | 420 | 420 | 420 |
| Heated front seats | 225 | 750 | 750 | |
| Rear spoiler | 479 | 300 | ||
| Navigation system | 1,800 | |||
| Lighting Package | 985 | 985 | 985 | |
| Universal Media Interface | 1,290 | 1,290 | 1,290 | |
| Premium 1 Package | 1,995 | |||
| Metallic paint (extra cost) | 720 | 720 | 720 | |
| Leather seating surfaces | 1,620 | 1,620 | ||
| Wood trim | 0 | |||
| Body kit | 1,390 | |||
| iPod integration | 0 | |||
| Rear side airbags | 310 | 391 | 391 | 391 |
| Heated front seats | 199 | 698 | 698 | |
| Rear spoiler | 310 | 279 | ||
| Navigation system | 1,589 | |||
| Lighting Package | 916 | 916 | 916 | |
| Universal Media Interface | 1,200 | 1,200 | 1,200 | |
| Premium 1 Package | 1,855 | |||
| Metallic paint (extra cost) | 669 | 669 | 669 | |
| Leather seating surfaces | 1,507 | 1,507 | ||
| Wood trim | 0 | |||
| Options (change) | 4,504 | 8,080 | 5,785 | 3,415 |
| Options (change) | 3,798 | 7,515 | 5,381 | 3,176 |
| Destination | 690 | 875 | 875 | 875 |
| Gas Tax | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2,100 |
| Total Price | $41,244 | $42,945 | $46,650 | $64,590 |
| Total Invoice | $38,085 | $40,001 | $43,447 | $60,277 |
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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: $2,276 | ||||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,447 | ||||
| Model Year | 2008 | 2011 | 2011 | 2011 |
| Model | Passat | C-Class | C-Class | C-Class |
| Trim | VR6 | C300 Sport Sedan | C350 Sport Sedan | C63 AMG |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Engine | 280hp V6 | 228hp V6 | 268hp V6 | 451hp V8 |
| Transmission | T6 | M6 | T7 | T7 |
| Drivetrain | FWD | RWD | RWD | RWD |
| EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway) | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG |
| Audio (watts, speakers) | 600, 10 | 100, 8 | 100, 8 | 100, 8 |
| Tire (rear if not all the same) | 235/40-18 | 225/45-17 | 225/45-17 | 235/40-18 |
| Total Price | $41,244 | $42,945 | $46,650 | $64,590 |
| Adjustments for Features | -575 | 0 | -1,250 | -200 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Price | $40,669 | $42,945 | $45,400 | $64,390 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $0 | $2,455 | $21,445 |
| Total Invoice | $38,085 | $40,001 | $43,447 | $60,277 |
| Adjustments for Features | -531 | 0 | -1,164 | -187 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice | $37,554 | $40,001 | $42,283 | $60,090 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $0 | $2,282 | $20,089 |
Features Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Mercedes-Benz C-Class
| Model Year | 2008 | 2011 | 2011 | 2011 |
| Model | Passat | C-Class | C-Class | C-Class |
| Trim | VR6 | C300 Sport Sedan | C350 Sport Sedan | C63 AMG |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr 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 | |||
| Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual | $250 | $250 | ||
| Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power | $350 | $350 | ||
| Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety | ||||
| Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats | $0 | $0 | $0 | |
| Full-size spare tire | $225 | |||
| Knee airbag, driver | $75 | $75 | $75 | |
| 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 | |
| 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 | |
| Interior ambient lighting | $150 | |||
| Mirror tilt-down in reverse | $25 | $25 | $25 | |
| 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 | ||
| Leather seating surfaces | $900 | $900 | $900 | |
| Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | $50 | $50 | ||
| Memory system, driver seat | $200 | $200 | $200 | |
| Metal pedals | $75 | $75 | $75 | |
| 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 | |
| Synthetic leather seating surfaces | $0 | |||
| 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 | $3,965 | $3,390 | $4,640 | $3,590 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | $575 | $0 | $1,250 | $200 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | -531 | 0 | -1,164 | -187 |
Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Mercedes-Benz C-Class
| Model Year | 2008 | 2011 |
| Model | Passat | C-Class |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Wheelbase | 106.7 in | 108.7 in |
| Length | 188.2 in | 182.3 in |
| Width | 71.7 in | 69.7 in |
| Height | 58.0 in | 56.3 in |
| Curb Weight | 3,306 lb. | 3,528 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 18.5 gal. | 17.4 gal. |
| Row 1 Headroom | 38.4 in | 37.1 in |
| Row 1 Shoulder Room | 55.7 in | 54.7 in |
| Row 1 Hip Room | 0.0 in | 52.3 in |
| Row 1 Legroom | 41.4 in | 41.7 in |
| Row 2 Headroom | 37.8 in | 36.9 in |
| Row 2 Shoulder Room | 54.6 in | 55.1 in |
| Row 2 Hip Room | 0.0 in | 54.9 in |
| Row 2 Legroom | 37.7 in | 33.4 in |
| Cargo Volume | 14.2 ft3 | 12.4 ft3 |
Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C300 Sport Sedan
| Leather seating surfaces | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Leather seating surfaces | 900 | Yes |
| Upholstered door panels, leather | 250 | No |
| Total Requested | 900 | 78% |
| Total Not Requested | 250 | 22% |
| Lighting Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Xenon HID headlights | 500 | Yes |
| Headlight washers | 50 | No |
| Steering-linked fog lights | 50 | No |
| Total Requested | 500 | 83% |
| Total Not Requested | 100 | 17% |
| Universal Media Interface | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| Traffic information | 25 | No |
| iPod integration | 100 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 700 | 97% |
| Total Not Requested | 25 | 3% |
| Premium 1 Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power | 100 | No |
| Memory system, driver seat | 200 | Yes |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat | 100 | Yes |
| Folding second row seats | 300 | Yes |
| Universal garage door opener | 100 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | 150 | Yes |
| Rain-sensing wipers | 100 | Yes |
| Sunshade, rear, power | 225 | No |
| Rear seat pass-through | 100 | Yes |
| Satellite radio | 200 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming driver-side mirror | 75 | No |
| Compass | 0 | Yes |
| Mirror tilt-down in reverse | 25 | No |
| Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench | 100 | No |
| Total Requested | 1250 | 70% |
| Total Not Requested | 525 | 30% |
Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C350 Sport Sedan
| Leather seating surfaces | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Leather seating surfaces | 900 | Yes |
| Upholstered door panels, leather | 250 | No |
| Total Requested | 900 | 78% |
| Total Not Requested | 250 | 22% |
| Lighting Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Xenon HID headlights | 500 | Yes |
| Headlight washers | 50 | No |
| Steering-linked fog lights | 50 | No |
| Total Requested | 500 | 83% |
| Total Not Requested | 100 | 17% |
| Universal Media Interface | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| Traffic information | 25 | No |
| iPod integration | 100 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 700 | 97% |
| Total Not Requested | 25 | 3% |
Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C63 AMG
| Lighting Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Xenon HID headlights | 500 | Yes |
| Headlight washers | 50 | No |
| Steering-linked fog lights | 50 | No |
| Total Requested | 500 | 83% |
| Total Not Requested | 100 | 17% |
| Universal Media Interface | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| Traffic information | 25 | No |
| iPod integration | 100 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 700 | 97% |
| Total Not Requested | 25 | 3% |
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