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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: $31,328

Volkswagen Passat Komfort   
Difference: $4,932

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,012

Volkswagen Passat Komfort   
Difference: $4,768

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20092008200820082008
ModelPassatC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-Class
TrimKomfortC300 Sport SedanC300 Luxury SedanC350 Sport SedanC63 AMG
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $28,300 $31,600 $33,300 $36,900 $53,800
Base Invoice $26,436 $29,388 $30,969 $34,317 $50,034
Body kit 1,650        
iPod integration 199 375 375 375 375
Rear spoiler 479        
Premium II Package   2,750 2,750 1,350  
Metallic paint (extra cost)   710 710 710 710
Wood trim         0
Body kit 1,390        
iPod integration 176 349 349 349 349
Rear spoiler 310        
Premium II Package   2,558 2,558 1,256  
Metallic paint (extra cost)   660 660 660 660
Wood trim         0
Options (change) 2,328 3,835 3,835 2,435 1,085
Options (change) 1,876 3,567 3,567 2,265 1,009
Destination 700 825 825 825 875
Gas Tax 0 0 0 0 1,700
Total Price $31,328 $36,260 $37,960 $40,160 $57,460
Total Invoice $29,012 $33,780 $35,361 $37,407 $53,618

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Passat Komfort
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,142
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,032
Model Year20092008200820082008
ModelPassatC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-Class
TrimKomfortC300 Sport SedanC300 Luxury SedanC350 Sport SedanC63 AMG
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine200hp I4228hp V6228hp V6268hp V6451hp V8
TransmissionT6M6T7T7T7
DrivetrainFWDRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)80, 8100, 8100, 8100, 8100, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/45-17225/45-17225/45-17225/45-17235/40-18
Total Price$31,328$36,260$37,960$40,160$57,460
Adjustments for Features0-790-1,965-2,240-2,865
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$31,328$35,470$35,995$37,920$54,595
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$525$2,450$19,125
Total Invoice$29,012$33,780$35,361$37,407$53,618
Adjustments for Features0-736-1,830-2,086-2,673
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$29,012$33,044$33,531$35,321$50,945
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$487$2,277$17,901

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

Model Year20092008200820082008
ModelPassatC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-Class
TrimKomfortC300 Sport SedanC300 Luxury SedanC350 Sport SedanC63 AMG
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100    
6-speed manual $150   
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1200$1200$1200
FWD$0    
RWD $0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Remote window/roof operation $15$15$15$15
Sunshade, rear$125    
Sunshade, rear, power $225$225$225 
Sunshades, second row$125    
Universal garage door opener $100$100$100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0$0$0$0
Full-size spare tire$225    
Temporary spare tire $150$150$150$150
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder$25    
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100$100$100$100
Automatic climate control, front $200$200$200$200
Dual-zone climate control $125$125$125$125
Rain-sensing wipers $175$175$175$175
Variable intermittent wipers$75    
Exterior 
Body kit$0$0 $0$0
Bodyside moldings$75    
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25$25$25
Rear spoiler$200  $200$200
Infotainment 
Aux input $50$50$50$50
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100$100$100
CD changer, in-dash$325    
CD player $125$125$125$125
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75$75$75$75
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150$150$150$150
Chronometer    $100
Compass$0    
Fog light, rear $100$100$100$100
Headlight washers $50$50$50 
Interior ambient lighting$150    
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25$25$25$25
Power-folding mirrors $50$50$50$50
Steering-linked fog lights $50$50$50 
Xenon HID headlights $500$500$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim $100   
Door sill trim plates $100$100$100$100
Leather door panel trim    $250
Leather seating surfaces    $900
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50    
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50$50$50$50
Metal pedals $75 $75$75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150    
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100$100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100$100$100$100
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat    $100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat    $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100$100
Power-folding headrests, second row seats $50$50$50$50
Synthetic leather seating surfaces$0$0$0$0 
Wood trim  $300$300$300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - mechanical $100$100$100 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0 $0$0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls    $100
Total Value of Features$2,625$3,415$4,590$4,865$5,490
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$790$1,965$2,240$2,865
Value of Feature Adjustments0-736-1,830-2,086-2,673

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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 Year20092008
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 Weight3,345 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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See a complete comparison of Volkswagen Passat vs. Mercedes-Benz C-Class specs.

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C300 Sport Sedan

Premium II Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
Folding second row seats300Yes
Xenon HID headlights500No
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Rear seat pass-through100Yes
Headlight washers50No
Steering-linked fog lights50No
Heated front seats200Yes
Universal garage door opener100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150No
Rain-sensing wipers175No
Satellite radio200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Total Requested80035%
Total Not Requested147565%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C300 Luxury Sedan

Premium II Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
Folding second row seats300Yes
Xenon HID headlights500No
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Rear seat pass-through100Yes
Headlight washers50No
Steering-linked fog lights50No
Heated front seats200Yes
Universal garage door opener100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150No
Rain-sensing wipers175No
Satellite radio200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Total Requested80035%
Total Not Requested147565%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C350 Sport Sedan

Premium II Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
Folding second row seats300Yes
Xenon HID headlights500No
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Rear seat pass-through100Yes
Headlight washers50No
Steering-linked fog lights50No
Total Requested40030%
Total Not Requested92570%

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