| 1 | 0 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 4 |
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: $5,171 | |||||
Lowest Total Invoice: $38,085 Volkswagen Passat VR6 | |||||
| Difference: $5,143 | |||||
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| Model Year | 2008 | 2012 | 2012 | 2012 | 2012 |
| Model | Passat | C-Class | C-Class | C-Class | C-Class |
| Trim | VR6 | C250 Sport | C300 Sport | C350 Sport | C63 AMG |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Base Price | $36,050 | $34,800 | $38,020 | $40,575 | $58,930 |
| Base Invoice | $33,597 | $32,364 | $35,359 | $37,735 | $54,805 |
| Body kit | 1,650 | ||||
| iPod integration | 0 | ||||
| Rear side airbags | 350 | 420 | 420 | 420 | 420 |
| Heated front seats | 225 | ||||
| Rear spoiler | 479 | 300 | 300 | ||
| Navigation system | 1,800 | ||||
| Lighting Package | 1,290 | 1,290 | 1,290 | 1,290 | |
| Multimedia Package | 2,790 | 2,790 | 2,790 | 2,790 | |
| Leather Package | 1,750 | 1,750 | 1,750 | ||
| Premium 1 Package | 2,500 | 2,500 | |||
| Metallic paint (extra cost) | 720 | 720 | 720 | 720 | |
| Obstacle detection, rear | 970 | 970 | 970 | 970 | |
| Wood trim | 0 | 0 | |||
| AMG Leather Package | 3,090 | ||||
| Body kit | 1,390 | ||||
| iPod integration | 0 | ||||
| Rear side airbags | 310 | 391 | 391 | 391 | 391 |
| Heated front seats | 199 | ||||
| Rear spoiler | 310 | 279 | 279 | ||
| Navigation system | 1,589 | ||||
| Lighting Package | 1,200 | 1,200 | 1,200 | 1,200 | |
| Multimedia Package | 2,595 | 2,595 | 2,595 | 2,595 | |
| Leather Package | 1,628 | 1,628 | 1,628 | ||
| Premium 1 Package | 2,325 | 2,325 | |||
| Metallic paint (extra cost) | 669 | 669 | 669 | 669 | |
| Obstacle detection, rear | 902 | 902 | 902 | 902 | |
| Wood trim | 0 | 0 | |||
| AMG Leather Package | 2,874 | ||||
| Options (change) | 4,504 | 10,740 | 10,740 | 7,940 | 9,280 |
| Options (change) | 3,798 | 9,989 | 9,989 | 7,385 | 8,631 |
| Destination | 690 | 875 | 875 | 875 | 875 |
| Gas Tax | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1,700 |
| Total Price | $41,244 | $46,415 | $49,635 | $49,390 | $70,785 |
| Total Invoice | $38,085 | $43,228 | $46,223 | $45,995 | $66,011 |
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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: $2,906 | |||||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,034 | |||||
| Model Year | 2008 | 2012 | 2012 | 2012 | 2012 |
| Model | Passat | C-Class | C-Class | C-Class | C-Class |
| Trim | VR6 | C250 Sport | C300 Sport | C350 Sport | C63 AMG |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Engine | 280hp V6 | 201hp I4 | 228hp V6 | 302hp V6 | 451hp V8 |
| Transmission | T6 | T7 | T7 | T7 | T7 |
| Drivetrain | FWD | RWD | AWD | RWD | RWD |
| EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway) | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG |
| Audio (watts, speakers) | 600, 10 | 450, 12 | 450, 12 | 450, 12 | 450, 12 |
| Tire (rear if not all the same) | 235/40-18 | 225/45-17 | 225/45-17 | 225/45-17 | 235/40-18 |
| Total Price | $41,244 | $46,415 | $49,635 | $49,390 | $70,785 |
| Adjustments for Features | 0 | -2,265 | -3,965 | -2,465 | -2,965 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Price | $41,244 | $44,150 | $45,670 | $46,925 | $67,820 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $0 | $1,520 | $2,775 | $23,670 |
| Total Invoice | $38,085 | $43,228 | $46,223 | $45,995 | $66,011 |
| Adjustments for Features | 0 | -2,109 | -3,692 | -2,296 | -2,765 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice | $38,085 | $41,119 | $42,531 | $43,699 | $63,246 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $0 | $1,412 | $2,580 | $22,127 |
Features Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Mercedes-Benz C-Class
| Model Year | 2008 | 2012 | 2012 | 2012 | 2012 |
| Model | Passat | C-Class | C-Class | C-Class | C-Class |
| Trim | VR6 | C250 Sport | C300 Sport | C350 Sport | C63 AMG |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Transmission and Drivetrain | |||||
| 6-speed manually-shiftable automatic | $1100 | ||||
| 7-speed manually-shiftable automatic | $1200 | $1200 | $1200 | $1200 | |
| FWD | $0 | ||||
| RWD | $0 | $0 | $0 | ||
| AWD | $1700 | ||||
| Accessories | |||||
| Parking guidance system - passive | $250 | $250 | $250 | $250 | |
| Remote window/roof operation | $15 | $15 | $15 | $15 | |
| Sunshade, rear | $125 | ||||
| Sunshades, second row | $125 | ||||
| Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual | $250 | ||||
| Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power | $350 | $350 | $350 | $350 | |
| Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety | |||||
| Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | |
| Driver drowsiness monitor | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | |
| Full-size spare tire | $225 | ||||
| Knee airbag, driver | $75 | $75 | $75 | $75 | |
| Obstacle detection, front | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | |
| Rearview camera | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | |
| Temporary spare tire | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | |
| Cargo Management | |||||
| Cargo net | $40 | ||||
| Overhead sunglass holder | $25 | ||||
| Rear seat pass-through | $100 | ||||
| Climate Control | |||||
| Automatic air recirculation | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Exterior | |||||
| Bodyside moldings | $75 | ||||
| Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | |
| Infotainment | |||||
| Aux input | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| Bluetooth audio streaming | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | |
| Bluetooth cell phone link | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| CD changer, in-dash | $325 | $325 | $325 | $325 | |
| CD player | $125 | ||||
| DVD-compatible player | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | |
| HD radio | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| iPod integration | $100 | ||||
| Media drive | $15 | $15 | $15 | $15 | |
| SD Card slot | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | |
| Surround sound | $250 | $250 | $250 | $250 | |
| Traffic information | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | |
| USB port | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | |
| Voice control for nav and audio | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors | |||||
| Auto-dimming driver-side mirror | $75 | $75 | $75 | $75 | |
| Auto-dimming headlights | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | |
| Chronometer | $100 | ||||
| Fog light, rear | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Fog lights | $125 | ||||
| Headlight washers | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| Interior ambient lighting | $150 | ||||
| Mirror tilt-down in reverse | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | |
| Seats and Interior Trim | |||||
| Aluminum trim | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| Door sill trim plates | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Leather door panel trim | $250 | $250 | $250 | $250 | |
| Memory system, passenger seat | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | |
| Metal pedals | $75 | $75 | $75 | $75 | |
| Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| Power seatback bolsters, driver seat | $100 | ||||
| Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat | $100 | ||||
| Power-folding headrests, second row seats | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| Wood trim | $300 | $300 | |||
| Suspension, Wheels, and Tires | |||||
| Adaptive dampers - mechanical | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Transmission | |||||
| Launch control | $100 | ||||
| Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls | $100 | $100 | |||
| Total Value of Features | $2,765 | $5,030 | $6,730 | $5,230 | $5,730 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | $0 | $2,265 | $3,965 | $2,465 | $2,965 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | 0 | -2,109 | -3,692 | -2,296 | -2,765 |
Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Mercedes-Benz C-Class
| Model Year | 2008 | 2012 |
| Model | Passat | C-Class |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Wheelbase | 106.7 in | 108.7 in |
| Length | 188.2 in | 180.7 in |
| Width | 71.7 in | 69.7 in |
| Height | 58.0 in | 56.3 in |
| Curb Weight | 3,306 lb. | 3,429 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 | 55.0 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 C250 Sport
| Obstacle detection, rear | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Obstacle detection, rear | 250 | Yes |
| Obstacle detection, front | 150 | No |
| Parking guidance system - passive | 250 | No |
| Total Requested | 250 | 38% |
| Total Not Requested | 400 | 62% |
| Lighting Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Steering-linked headlights | 150 | Yes |
| Xenon HID headlights | 500 | Yes |
| Headlight washers | 50 | No |
| Auto-dimming headlights | 200 | No |
| Total Requested | 650 | 72% |
| Total Not Requested | 250 | 28% |
| Multimedia Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| CD changer, in-dash | 200 | No |
| Rearview camera | 200 | No |
| DVD-compatible player | 0 | No |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | No |
| Traffic information | 25 | No |
| Media drive, large | 15 | No |
| SD Card slot | 25 | No |
| Total Requested | 600 | 52% |
| Total Not Requested | 565 | 48% |
| Leather Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Leather seating surfaces | 900 | Yes |
| Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat | 50 | No |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | 100 | Yes |
| Memory system, passenger seat | 150 | No |
| Upholstered door panels, leather | 250 | No |
| Total Requested | 1000 | 69% |
| Total Not Requested | 450 | 31% |
| Premium 1 Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Heated front seats | 200 | Yes |
| Satellite radio | 200 | Yes |
| Surround sound | 250 | No |
| iPod integration | 100 | Yes |
| Harman/Kardon, 450W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer) | 350 | No |
| Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power | 100 | No |
| Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat | 50 | No |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat | 100 | Yes |
| Folding second row seats | 300 | Yes |
| Memory system, driver seat | 200 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 1100 | 59% |
| Total Not Requested | 750 | 41% |
Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C300 Sport
| Obstacle detection, rear | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Obstacle detection, rear | 250 | Yes |
| Obstacle detection, front | 150 | No |
| Parking guidance system - passive | 250 | No |
| Total Requested | 250 | 38% |
| Total Not Requested | 400 | 62% |
| Lighting Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Steering-linked headlights | 150 | Yes |
| Xenon HID headlights | 500 | Yes |
| Headlight washers | 50 | No |
| Auto-dimming headlights | 200 | No |
| Total Requested | 650 | 72% |
| Total Not Requested | 250 | 28% |
| Multimedia Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| CD changer, in-dash | 200 | No |
| Rearview camera | 200 | No |
| DVD-compatible player | 0 | No |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | No |
| Traffic information | 25 | No |
| Media drive, large | 15 | No |
| SD Card slot | 25 | No |
| Total Requested | 600 | 52% |
| Total Not Requested | 565 | 48% |
| Leather Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Leather seating surfaces | 900 | Yes |
| Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat | 50 | No |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | 100 | Yes |
| Memory system, passenger seat | 150 | No |
| Upholstered door panels, leather | 250 | No |
| Total Requested | 1000 | 69% |
| Total Not Requested | 450 | 31% |
| Premium 1 Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Heated front seats | 200 | Yes |
| Satellite radio | 200 | Yes |
| Surround sound | 250 | No |
| iPod integration | 100 | Yes |
| Harman/Kardon, 450W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer) | 350 | No |
| Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power | 100 | No |
| Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat | 50 | No |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat | 100 | Yes |
| Folding second row seats | 300 | Yes |
| Memory system, driver seat | 200 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 1100 | 59% |
| Total Not Requested | 750 | 41% |
Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C350 Sport
| Obstacle detection, rear | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Obstacle detection, rear | 250 | Yes |
| Obstacle detection, front | 150 | No |
| Parking guidance system - passive | 250 | No |
| Total Requested | 250 | 38% |
| Total Not Requested | 400 | 62% |
| Lighting Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Steering-linked headlights | 150 | Yes |
| Xenon HID headlights | 500 | Yes |
| Headlight washers | 50 | No |
| Auto-dimming headlights | 200 | No |
| Total Requested | 650 | 72% |
| Total Not Requested | 250 | 28% |
| Multimedia Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| CD changer, in-dash | 200 | No |
| Rearview camera | 200 | No |
| DVD-compatible player | 0 | No |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | No |
| Traffic information | 25 | No |
| Media drive, large | 15 | No |
| SD Card slot | 25 | No |
| Total Requested | 600 | 52% |
| Total Not Requested | 565 | 48% |
| Leather Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Leather seating surfaces | 900 | Yes |
| Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat | 50 | No |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | 100 | Yes |
| Memory system, passenger seat | 150 | No |
| Upholstered door panels, leather | 250 | No |
| Total Requested | 1000 | 69% |
| Total Not Requested | 450 | 31% |
Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C63 AMG
| Obstacle detection, rear | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Obstacle detection, rear | 250 | Yes |
| Obstacle detection, front | 150 | No |
| Parking guidance system - passive | 250 | No |
| Total Requested | 250 | 38% |
| Total Not Requested | 400 | 62% |
| Lighting Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Steering-linked headlights | 150 | Yes |
| Xenon HID headlights | 500 | Yes |
| Headlight washers | 50 | No |
| Auto-dimming headlights | 200 | No |
| Total Requested | 650 | 72% |
| Total Not Requested | 250 | 28% |
| Multimedia Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| CD changer, in-dash | 200 | No |
| Rearview camera | 200 | No |
| DVD-compatible player | 0 | No |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | No |
| Traffic information | 25 | No |
| Media drive, large | 15 | No |
| SD Card slot | 25 | No |
| Total Requested | 600 | 52% |
| Total Not Requested | 565 | 48% |
| AMG Leather Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Upgraded leather upholstery | 0 | No |
| Dark-colored headliner (optional) | 0 | No |
| Leather seating surfaces | 900 | Yes |
| Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat | 50 | No |
| Memory system, passenger seat | 150 | No |
| Upholstered door panels, leather | 250 | No |
| Total Requested | 900 | 67% |
| Total Not Requested | 450 | 33% |
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