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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: $32,064

Volkswagen Passat Komfort   
Difference: $15,701

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,620

Volkswagen Passat Komfort   
Difference: $14,867

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201020162016201620162016
ModelPassatC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-Class
TrimKomfortC300C350eC450 AMGAMG C63AMG C63 S
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $27,195 $38,950 $45,490 $50,800 $65,250 $73,250
Base Invoice $25,412 $36,224 $42,306 $47,244 $60,683 $68,123
Navigation system 1,990          
Rear spoiler 479 350 350      
Body kit 1,650          
Multimedia Package   2,690 2,690 2,690 2,690 2,690
Premium 1 Package   700 700      
Blind spot warning system   550 550      
Metallic paint (extra cost)   720 720 720 720 720
Heated front seats   580 580 580    
Sunshades, second row   380 380 380 380 380
Sunshade, rear, power   440 440 440 440 440
Panoramic sunroof   1,480 1,480 1,480 1,480 1,480
Wood trim           0
Navigation system 1,758          
Rear spoiler 310 326 326      
Body kit 1,390          
Multimedia Package   2,502 2,502 2,502 2,502 2,502
Premium 1 Package   651 651      
Blind spot warning system   512 512      
Metallic paint (extra cost)   669 669 669 669 669
Heated front seats   539 539 539    
Sunshades, second row   354 354 354 353 353
Sunshade, rear, power   409 409 409 409 409
Panoramic sunroof   1,376 1,376 1,376 1,376 1,376
Wood trim           0
Options (change) 4,119 7,890 7,890 6,290 5,710 5,710
Options (change) 3,458 7,338 7,338 5,849 5,309 5,309
Destination 750 925 925 925 925 925
Gas Tax 0 0 -4,043 0 0 0
Total Price $32,064 $47,765 $50,262 $58,015 $71,885 $79,885
Total Invoice $29,620 $44,487 $46,526 $54,018 $66,917 $74,357

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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: $10,561
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $10,080
Model Year201020162016201620162016
ModelPassatC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-Class
TrimKomfortC300C350eC450 AMGAMG C63AMG C63 S
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine200hp I4241hp I4208hp I4 PiH362hp V6469hp V8503hp V8
TransmissionS6T7T7T7T7T7
DrivetrainFWDRWDRWDAWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)80, 8?, 8?, 8?, 8590, 13590, 13
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/45-17225/50-17225/45-18225/45-18245/40-18245/35-19
Total Price$32,064$47,765$50,262$58,015$71,885$79,885
Adjustments for Features0-5,140-6,665-8,065-8,590-10,390
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$32,064$42,625$43,597$49,950$63,295$69,495
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$972$7,325$20,670$26,870
Total Invoice$29,620$44,487$46,526$54,018$66,917$74,357
Adjustments for Features0-4,787-6,170-7,509-7,996-9,671
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$29,620$39,700$40,356$46,509$58,921$64,686
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$656$6,809$19,221$24,986

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

Model Year201020162016201620162016
ModelPassatC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-Class
TrimKomfortC300C350eC450 AMGAMG C63AMG C63 S
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automated manual$1100     
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1200$1200$1200$1200$1200
FWD$0     
RWD $0$0 $0$0
AWD   $1700  
Accessories 
Eco accelerator  $100   
Proximity key $250$250$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
Universal garage door opener $100$100$100$100$100
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$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
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 
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
Automatic climate control, front $200$200$200$200$200
Dual-zone climate control $125$125$125$125$125
Rain-sensing wipers $175$175$175$175$175
Variable intermittent wipers$75     
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 
Body kit$0  $0$0$0
Bodyside moldings$75     
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25$25$25$25
Painted brake calipers (optional)     $0
Panoramic sunroof $1200$1200$1200$1200$1200
Sunroof$900     
Infotainment 
App support $0$0$0$0$0
Aux input$50     
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25$25$25$25
Handwriting recognition $200$200$200$200$200
HD radio $50$50$50$50$50
In-vehicle Internet $150$150$150$150$150
Navigation map updates, three years $0$0$0$0$0
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 + travel information $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 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75$75$75$75$75
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150$150$150$150$150
Boost gauge    $75$75
Chronometer    $100$100
Fog light, rear $100$100$100$100$100
Fog lights$125     
Interior ambient lighting$150     
Interior ambient lighting, configurable    $150$150
Large energy flow and fuel economy display  $25   
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only    $750$750
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25$25$25$25$25
Power-folding mirrors $50$50$50$50$50
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim $100$100$100$100 
Door sill trim plates $100$100$100  
Illuminated door sill trim plates    $200$200
Leather seating surfaces     $900
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150$150$150$150 
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50     
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50     
Memory system, driver seat $200$200$200$200$200
Memory system, passenger seat    $150$150
Metal pedals   $75$75$75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150$150$150$150$150
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100$100$100
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat $50$50$50$50$50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat    $50$50
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100$100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100$100$100$100$100
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100$100$100
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat    $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100$100$100
Synthetic leather seating surfaces$0$0$0$0$0 
Synthetic suede inserts in seating surfaces   $450$450$450
Synthetic suede steering wheel     $150
Upholstered instrument panel   $300$300$300
Wood trim     $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
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0$0$0
Suggestive steering $0$0$0$0$0
Transmission 
Launch control    $100$100
Total Value of Features$3,575$8,715$10,240$11,640$12,165$13,965
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$5,140$6,665$8,065$8,590$10,390
Value of Feature Adjustments0-4,787-6,170-7,509-7,996-9,671

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

Model Year20102016
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 Weight3,345 lb.3,418 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.18.0 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

Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200No
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Media drive15Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
App support0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Total Requested61565%
Total Not Requested32535%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Satellite radio200Yes
Proximity key250No
Total Requested20044%
Total Not Requested25056%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C350e

Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200No
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Media drive15Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
App support0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Total Requested61565%
Total Not Requested32535%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Satellite radio200Yes
Proximity key250No
Total Requested20044%
Total Not Requested25056%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C450 AMG

Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200No
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Media drive15Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
App support0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Total Requested61565%
Total Not Requested32535%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class AMG C63

Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200No
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Media drive15Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
App support0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Total Requested61565%
Total Not Requested32535%

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

Wood trim
FeatureValueRequested?
Wood trim300No
Analog clock25No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested325100%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200No
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Media drive15Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
App support0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Total Requested61565%
Total Not Requested32535%

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