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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: $41,244

Volkswagen Passat VR6   
Difference: $8,181

Lowest Total Invoice: $38,085

Volkswagen Passat VR6   
Difference: $7,952

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200820182018201820182018
ModelPassatC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-Class
TrimVR6C300C350eAMG C43AMG C63AMG C63 S
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $36,050 $40,250 $47,900 $53,400 $66,100 $73,700
Base Invoice $33,597 $37,433 $44,547 $49,662 $61,473 $68,541
Rear side airbags 350          
iPod integration 0          
Heated front seats 225 580 580      
Rear spoiler 479   350      
Navigation system 1,800          
Body kit 1,650          
Garmin Map Pilot   625 625 625 625 625
Leather Seating Package   1,950 1,950      
AMG Line   2,175        
Metallic paint (extra cost)   720 720 720 720 720
Sunshades, second row   380   380 380 380
Satellite radio   460        
Sunshade, rear, power   440 750 440 440 440
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only   850 850 850   850
Interior ambient lighting, configurable     310      
Leather seating surfaces       1,620    
Carbon fiber rear spoiler       700    
AMG Leather Package         2,590  
Rear side airbags 310          
iPod integration 0          
Heated front seats 199 539 539      
Rear spoiler 310   326      
Navigation system 1,589          
Body kit 1,390          
Garmin Map Pilot   581 581 581 581 581
Leather Seating Package   1,814 1,814      
AMG Line   2,023        
Metallic paint (extra cost)   670 670 670 670 670
Sunshades, second row   354   354 353 353
Satellite radio   428        
Sunshade, rear, power   409 698 409 409 409
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only   791 791 791   791
Interior ambient lighting, configurable     288      
Leather seating surfaces       1,507    
Carbon fiber rear spoiler       651    
AMG Leather Package         2,409  
Options (change) 4,504 8,180 6,135 5,335 4,755 3,015
Options (change) 3,798 7,609 5,707 4,963 4,422 2,804
Destination 690 995 995 995 995 995
Gas Tax 0 0 -4,043 0 0 0
Total Price $41,244 $49,425 $50,987 $59,730 $71,850 $77,710
Total Invoice $38,085 $46,037 $47,206 $55,620 $66,890 $72,340

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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: $4,706
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,715
Model Year200820182018201820182018
ModelPassatC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-Class
TrimVR6C300C350eAMG C43AMG C63AMG C63 S
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine280hp V6241hp I4208hp I4 PiH362hp V6469hp V8503hp V8
TransmissionT6T9T7T9T7T7
DrivetrainFWDRWDRWDAWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)600, 10?, 5?, 5?, 5590, 13590, 13
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/40-18225/45-18225/45-18225/45-18245/40-18245/35-19
Total Price$41,244$49,425$50,987$59,730$71,850$77,710
Adjustments for Features0-3,475-4,675-6,575-5,425-6,125
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$41,244$45,950$46,312$53,155$66,425$71,585
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$362$7,205$20,475$25,635
Total Invoice$38,085$46,037$47,206$55,620$66,890$72,340
Adjustments for Features0-3,237-4,328-6,123-5,050-5,702
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$38,085$42,800$42,878$49,497$61,840$66,638
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$78$6,697$19,040$23,838

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

Model Year200820182018201820182018
ModelPassatC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-Class
TrimVR6C300C350eAMG C43AMG C63AMG C63 S
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100     
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1400 $1400  
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1200 $1200$1200
FWD$0     
RWD $0$0 $0$0
AWD   $1700  
Accessories 
Eco accelerator  $100   
Proximity key   $250$250$250
Remote app $25$25$25$25$25
Remote climate control $25$25$25$25$25
Remote start via app $75$75$75$75$75
Remote window/roof operation $15$15$15$15$15
Sunshade, rear$125     
Sunshade, rear, power $225$225$225$225$225
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250     
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350$350$350$350$350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200$200$200$200$200
Automatic braking, low-speed $200$200$200$200$200
Blind spot warning system   $200$200$200
Driver drowsiness monitor $150$150$150$150$150
Forward collision warning $200$200$200$200$200
Full-size spare tire$225     
Knee airbag, driver $75$75$75$75$75
Obstacle detection, rear$250     
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0$0$0$0$0
Rearview camera $200$200$200$200$200
Tires, run-flat $150$150$150  
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100$100$100$100$100
Cargo Management 
Cargo net$40     
Console with shifter$150     
Console without shifter $150$150$150$150$150
Rear seat pass-through$100     
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100$100$100$100$100
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential     $500
Electronically-variable engine mounts (performance-oriented)     $500
Limited-slip rear differential    $300 
Engine / Motor 
3.6 kW onboard charger  $0   
6 kWh battery pack  $0   
Automatic start / stop $150$150$150$150$150
Dual-mode exhaust    $250$250
Raised top speed limiter     $0
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75     
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25$25$25$25
Carbon fiber rear spoiler   $300  
Painted brake calipers (optional)     $0
Rear spoiler$200$200$200 $200$200
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25$25$25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100$100$100$100
HD radio $50$50$50$50$50
In-vehicle Internet $150$150$150$150$150
iPod integration$100     
Satellite radio$200$200 $200$200$200
SD Card slot $25$25$25$25$25
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25$25$25$25
Surround sound    $250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225$225$225$225$225
Traffic information $25$25$25$25$25
USB port $25$25$25$25$25
Voice control for nav and audio $100$100$100$100$100
Wi-Fi hotspot $50$50$50$50$50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock $25$25   
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75$75$75$75$75
Boost gauge   $75$75$75
Chronometer   $100$100$100
Fog light, rear $100$100$100$100$100
Fog lights$125     
Interior ambient lighting$150     
Interior ambient lighting, configurable  $150   
Large energy flow and fuel economy display  $25   
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only $750$750$750$750$750
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25$25$25$25$25
Power-folding mirrors $50$50$50$50$50
Steering-linked headlights$150     
Xenon HID headlights$500     
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100     
Door sill trim plates $100$100$100  
Illuminated door sill trim plates    $200$200
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150$150$150$150 
Memory system, passenger seat $150$150$150$150$150
Metal pedals $75 $75$75$75
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat $50$50$50$50$50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat $50$50$50$50$50
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100$100$100
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100$100$100
Synthetic suede steering wheel     $150
Upholstered instrument panel   $300$300$300
Wood trim $300$300$300$300$300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical  $500$500$500$500
Adaptive dampers - mechanical $100    
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable  $1000   
Crosswind stabilization $50$50$50$50$50
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200$200$200$200
Suggestive steering $0$0$0$0$0
Transmission 
Launch control    $100$100
Total Value of Features$3,990$7,465$8,665$10,565$9,415$10,115
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,475$4,675$6,575$5,425$6,125
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,237-4,328-6,123-5,050-5,702

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

Model Year20082018
ModelPassatC-Class
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase106.7 in111.8 in
Length188.2 in184.5 in
Width71.7 in71.3 in
Height58.0 in56.8 in
Curb Weight3,306 lb.3,418 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.17.4 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.4 in37.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.7 in55.3 in
Row 1 Legroom41.4 in41.7 in
Row 2 Headroom37.8 in37.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.6 in55.0 in
Row 2 Legroom37.7 in35.2 in
Cargo Volume14.2 ft312.6 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C300

LED headlights, single projector or low beam only
FeatureValueRequested?
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only750No
LED tail lights0No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested750100%
Garmin Map Pilot
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
Total Requested60083%
Total Not Requested12517%
Leather Seating Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Total Requested90075%
Total Not Requested30025%
AMG Line
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear spoiler200Yes
Front sport buckets100Yes
245/40HR18 tires200No
225/45HR18 tires200No
Metal pedals75No
Sport rear fascia, e.g. diffuser (optional)0No
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Body kit0Yes
Sport front fascia (optional)0No
Total Requested55054%
Total Not Requested47546%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C350e

Sunshade, rear, power
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Sunshades, second row125Yes
Total Requested12536%
Total Not Requested22564%
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only
FeatureValueRequested?
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only750No
LED tail lights0No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested750100%
Garmin Map Pilot
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
Total Requested60083%
Total Not Requested12517%
Leather Seating Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Total Requested90075%
Total Not Requested30025%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class AMG C43

LED headlights, single projector or low beam only
FeatureValueRequested?
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only750No
LED tail lights0No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested750100%
Garmin Map Pilot
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
Total Requested60083%
Total Not Requested12517%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class AMG C63

Garmin Map Pilot
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
Total Requested60083%
Total Not Requested12517%
AMG Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Total Requested900100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class AMG C63 S

LED headlights, single projector or low beam only
FeatureValueRequested?
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only750No
LED tail lights0No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested750100%
Garmin Map Pilot
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
Total Requested60083%
Total Not Requested12517%

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