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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: $31,595 Volkswagen Passat 2.5L SEL Premium | |||||||||
| Difference: $13,370 | |||||||||
Lowest Total Invoice: $30,273 Volkswagen Passat 2.5L SEL Premium | |||||||||
| Difference: $11,609 | |||||||||
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| Model Year | 2013 | 2013 | 2013 | 2013 | 2013 | 2013 | 2013 | 2013 | 2013 |
| Model | Passat | Passat | Passat | C-Class | C-Class | C-Class | C-Class | C-Class | C-Class |
| Trim | 2.5L SEL Premium | TDI SEL Premium | V6 SEL Premium | C250 Sport | C250 Luxury | C300 Sport | C300 Luxury | C350 Sport | C63 AMG |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Base Price | $30,425 | $32,915 | $33,525 | $35,350 | $35,770 | $38,950 | $39,360 | $41,400 | $59,800 |
| Base Invoice | $29,178 | $31,564 | $32,151 | $32,876 | $33,266 | $36,224 | $36,605 | $38,502 | $55,614 |
| Rear spoiler | 375 | 375 | 375 | 300 | 300 | 300 | 300 | ||
| Multimedia Package | 2,790 | 2,790 | 2,790 | 2,790 | 2,790 | 2,790 | |||
| Leather Package | 1,750 | 1,750 | 1,750 | 1,750 | 1,750 | ||||
| Premium 1 Package | 2,500 | 2,500 | 2,500 | 2,500 | |||||
| Metallic paint (extra cost) | 720 | 720 | 720 | 720 | 720 | 720 | |||
| Proximity key | 650 | 650 | 650 | 650 | 650 | 650 | |||
| AMG Leather Package | 3,090 | ||||||||
| Wood trim | 0 | ||||||||
| Rear spoiler | 300 | 300 | 300 | 279 | 279 | 279 | 279 | ||
| Multimedia Package | 2,595 | 2,595 | 2,595 | 2,595 | 2,595 | 2,595 | |||
| Leather Package | 1,628 | 1,628 | 1,628 | 1,628 | 1,628 | ||||
| Premium 1 Package | 2,325 | 2,325 | 2,325 | 2,325 | |||||
| Metallic paint (extra cost) | 669 | 669 | 669 | 669 | 669 | 669 | |||
| Proximity key | 605 | 605 | 605 | 605 | 605 | 605 | |||
| AMG Leather Package | 2,874 | ||||||||
| Wood trim | 0 | ||||||||
| Options (change) | 375 | 375 | 375 | 8,710 | 8,710 | 8,710 | 8,710 | 5,910 | 7,250 |
| Options (change) | 300 | 300 | 300 | 8,101 | 8,101 | 8,101 | 8,101 | 5,497 | 6,743 |
| Destination | 795 | 795 | 795 | 905 | 905 | 905 | 905 | 905 | 905 |
| Gas Tax | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1,700 |
| Total Price | $31,595 | $34,085 | $34,695 | $44,965 | $45,385 | $48,565 | $48,975 | $48,215 | $69,655 |
| Total Invoice | $30,273 | $32,659 | $33,246 | $41,882 | $42,272 | $45,230 | $45,611 | $44,904 | $64,962 |
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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Mercedes-Benz C-Class
| Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Passat 2.5L SEL Premium | |||||||||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $11,230 | |||||||||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $9,616 | |||||||||
| Model Year | 2013 | 2013 | 2013 | 2013 | 2013 | 2013 | 2013 | 2013 | 2013 |
| Model | Passat | Passat | Passat | C-Class | C-Class | C-Class | C-Class | C-Class | C-Class |
| Trim | 2.5L SEL Premium | TDI SEL Premium | V6 SEL Premium | C250 Sport | C250 Luxury | C300 Sport | C300 Luxury | C350 Sport | C63 AMG |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Engine | 170hp I5 | 140hp I4 D | 280hp V6 | 201hp I4 | 201hp I4 | 248hp V6 | 248hp V6 | 302hp V6 | 451hp V8 |
| Transmission | T6 | S6 | S6 | T7 | T7 | T7 | T7 | T7 | T7 |
| Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | FWD | RWD | RWD | AWD | AWD | RWD | RWD |
| EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway) | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG |
| Audio (watts, speakers) | 400, 9 | 400, 9 | 400, 9 | 450, 12 | 450, 12 | 450, 12 | 450, 12 | 450, 12 | 450, 12 |
| Tire (rear if not all the same) | 215/55-17 | 235/45-18 | 235/45-18 | 225/45-17 | 225/45-17 | 225/45-17 | 225/45-17 | 225/45-17 | 235/40-18 |
| Total Price | $31,595 | $34,085 | $34,695 | $44,965 | $45,385 | $48,565 | $48,975 | $48,215 | $69,655 |
| Adjustments for Features | 0 | 0 | -100 | -2,140 | -2,265 | -3,990 | -4,115 | -2,290 | -2,840 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Price | $31,595 | $34,085 | $34,595 | $42,825 | $43,120 | $44,575 | $44,860 | $45,925 | $66,815 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $2,490 | $3,000 | $0 | $295 | $1,750 | $2,035 | $3,100 | $23,990 |
| Total Invoice | $30,273 | $32,659 | $33,246 | $41,882 | $42,272 | $45,230 | $45,611 | $44,904 | $64,962 |
| Adjustments for Features | 0 | 0 | -96 | -1,993 | -2,110 | -3,716 | -3,832 | -2,133 | -2,649 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice | $30,273 | $32,659 | $33,150 | $39,889 | $40,162 | $41,514 | $41,779 | $42,771 | $62,313 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $2,386 | $2,877 | $0 | $273 | $1,625 | $1,890 | $2,882 | $22,424 |
Features Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Mercedes-Benz C-Class
| Model Year | 2013 | 2013 | 2013 | 2013 | 2013 | 2013 | 2013 | 2013 | 2013 |
| Model | Passat | Passat | Passat | C-Class | C-Class | C-Class | C-Class | C-Class | C-Class |
| Trim | 2.5L SEL Premium | TDI SEL Premium | V6 SEL Premium | C250 Sport | C250 Luxury | C300 Sport | C300 Luxury | C350 Sport | C63 AMG |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Transmission and Drivetrain | |||||||||
| 6-speed manually-shiftable automatic | $1100 | ||||||||
| 6-speed automated manual | $1100 | $1100 | |||||||
| 7-speed manually-shiftable automatic | $1200 | $1200 | $1200 | $1200 | $1200 | $1200 | |||
| FWD | $0 | $0 | $0 | ||||||
| RWD | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | |||||
| AWD | $1700 | $1700 | |||||||
| Accessories | |||||||||
| Remote app | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | |||
| Remote start | $150 | $150 | $150 | ||||||
| Remote window/roof operation | $15 | $15 | $15 | $15 | $15 | $15 | |||
| Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual | $250 | $250 | $250 | ||||||
| Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power | $350 | $350 | $350 | $350 | $350 | $350 | |||
| Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety | |||||||||
| Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | |||
| Driver drowsiness monitor | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | |||
| Knee airbag, driver | $75 | $75 | $75 | $75 | $75 | $75 | |||
| Cargo Management | |||||||||
| Overhead sunglass holder | $25 | $25 | $25 | ||||||
| Rear seat pass-through | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||||||
| Climate Control | |||||||||
| Automatic air recirculation | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |||
| Rain-sensing wipers | $175 | $175 | $175 | $175 | $175 | $175 | |||
| Variable intermittent wipers | $75 | $75 | $75 | ||||||
| Engine / Motor | |||||||||
| Automatic start / stop | $150 | $150 | $150 | ||||||
| Exterior | |||||||||
| Body kit | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | |||||
| Bodyside moldings | $75 | $75 | $75 | ||||||
| Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | |||
| Infotainment | |||||||||
| App support | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | |||
| CD changer, in-dash | $325 | $325 | $325 | $325 | $325 | $325 | |||
| CD player | $125 | $125 | $125 | ||||||
| In-vehicle Internet | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | |||
| iPod integration | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||||||
| SMS text-to-speech reader | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | |||
| Surround sound | $250 | $250 | $250 | $250 | $250 | $250 | |||
| Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation | $225 | $225 | $225 | $225 | $225 | $225 | |||
| Traffic + travel information | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | |||
| Traffic information | $25 | $25 | $25 | ||||||
| USB port | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | |||
| Voice control for nav and audio | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |||
| Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors | |||||||||
| Analog clock | $25 | $25 | $25 | ||||||
| Auto-dimming driver-side mirror | $75 | $75 | $75 | $75 | $75 | $75 | |||
| Chronometer | $100 | ||||||||
| Compass | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | |||
| Cornering lights | $50 | $50 | $50 | ||||||
| Fog light, rear | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |||
| Fog lights | $125 | $125 | $125 | ||||||
| Interior ambient lighting | $150 | $150 | $150 | ||||||
| Mirror tilt-down in reverse | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | |||
| Seats and Interior Trim | |||||||||
| Aluminum trim | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||||||
| Door sill trim plates | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |||
| Leather door panel trim | $250 | $250 | $250 | $250 | $250 | $250 | |||
| Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat | $50 | $50 | $50 | ||||||
| Memory system, passenger seat | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | |||
| Metal pedals | $75 | $75 | $75 | $75 | |||||
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | |||
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | |||
| Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | |||
| Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | |||
| Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||||||
| Power seatback bolsters, driver seat | $100 | ||||||||
| Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat | $100 | ||||||||
| Power-folding headrests, second row seats | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | |||
| Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces | $0 | $0 | $0 | ||||||
| Wood trim | $300 | $300 | $300 | ||||||
| Suspension, Wheels, and Tires | |||||||||
| Adaptive dampers - mechanical | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |||
| Sport suspension (upgrade) | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | |||||
| Transmission | |||||||||
| Launch control | $100 | ||||||||
| Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls | $100 | $100 | |||||||
| Total Value of Features | $2,525 | $2,525 | $2,625 | $4,665 | $4,790 | $6,515 | $6,640 | $4,815 | $5,365 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | $0 | $0 | $100 | $2,140 | $2,265 | $3,990 | $4,115 | $2,290 | $2,840 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | 0 | 0 | -96 | -1,993 | -2,110 | -3,716 | -3,832 | -2,133 | -2,649 |
Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Mercedes-Benz C-Class
| Model Year | 2013 | 2013 |
| Model | Passat | C-Class |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Wheelbase | 110.4 in | 108.7 in |
| Length | 191.6 in | 180.7 in |
| Width | 72.2 in | 69.7 in |
| Height | 58.5 in | 56.3 in |
| Curb Weight | 3,167 lb. | 3,429 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 18.5 gal. | 17.4 gal. |
| Row 1 Headroom | 38.3 in | 37.1 in |
| Row 1 Shoulder Room | 56.9 in | 54.7 in |
| Row 1 Hip Room | 0.0 in | 52.3 in |
| Row 1 Legroom | 42.4 in | 41.7 in |
| Row 2 Headroom | 37.8 in | 36.9 in |
| Row 2 Shoulder Room | 57.0 in | 55.0 in |
| Row 2 Hip Room | 0.0 in | 54.9 in |
| Row 2 Legroom | 39.1 in | 33.4 in |
| Cargo Volume | 15.9 ft3 | 12.4 ft3 |
Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C250 Sport
| Multimedia Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Rearview camera | 200 | Yes |
| In-vehicle Internet | 150 | No |
| App support | 0 | No |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| CD changer, in-dash | 200 | No |
| DVD-compatible player | 0 | Yes |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | No |
| Media drive, large | 15 | Yes |
| Traffic + travel information | 25 | No |
| SD Card slot | 25 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 840 | 64% |
| Total Not Requested | 475 | 36% |
| 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 | No |
| Memory system, passenger seat | 150 | No |
| Upholstered door panels, leather | 250 | No |
| Total Requested | 900 | 62% |
| Total Not Requested | 550 | 38% |
| 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 | No |
| Folding second row seats | 300 | Yes |
| Memory system, driver seat | 200 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 1000 | 54% |
| Total Not Requested | 850 | 46% |
Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C250 Luxury
| Multimedia Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Rearview camera | 200 | Yes |
| In-vehicle Internet | 150 | No |
| App support | 0 | No |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| CD changer, in-dash | 200 | No |
| DVD-compatible player | 0 | Yes |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | No |
| Media drive, large | 15 | Yes |
| Traffic + travel information | 25 | No |
| SD Card slot | 25 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 840 | 64% |
| Total Not Requested | 475 | 36% |
| 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 | No |
| Memory system, passenger seat | 150 | No |
| Upholstered door panels, leather | 250 | No |
| Total Requested | 900 | 62% |
| Total Not Requested | 550 | 38% |
| 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 | No |
| Folding second row seats | 300 | Yes |
| Memory system, driver seat | 200 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 1000 | 54% |
| Total Not Requested | 850 | 46% |
Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C300 Sport
| Multimedia Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Rearview camera | 200 | Yes |
| In-vehicle Internet | 150 | No |
| App support | 0 | No |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| CD changer, in-dash | 200 | No |
| DVD-compatible player | 0 | Yes |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | No |
| Media drive, large | 15 | Yes |
| Traffic + travel information | 25 | No |
| SD Card slot | 25 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 840 | 64% |
| Total Not Requested | 475 | 36% |
| 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 | No |
| Memory system, passenger seat | 150 | No |
| Upholstered door panels, leather | 250 | No |
| Total Requested | 900 | 62% |
| Total Not Requested | 550 | 38% |
| 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 | No |
| Folding second row seats | 300 | Yes |
| Memory system, driver seat | 200 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 1000 | 54% |
| Total Not Requested | 850 | 46% |
Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C300 Luxury
| Multimedia Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Rearview camera | 200 | Yes |
| In-vehicle Internet | 150 | No |
| App support | 0 | No |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| CD changer, in-dash | 200 | No |
| DVD-compatible player | 0 | Yes |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | No |
| Media drive, large | 15 | Yes |
| Traffic + travel information | 25 | No |
| SD Card slot | 25 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 840 | 64% |
| Total Not Requested | 475 | 36% |
| 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 | No |
| Memory system, passenger seat | 150 | No |
| Upholstered door panels, leather | 250 | No |
| Total Requested | 900 | 62% |
| Total Not Requested | 550 | 38% |
| 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 | No |
| Folding second row seats | 300 | Yes |
| Memory system, driver seat | 200 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 1000 | 54% |
| Total Not Requested | 850 | 46% |
Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C350 Sport
| Multimedia Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Rearview camera | 200 | Yes |
| In-vehicle Internet | 150 | No |
| App support | 0 | No |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| CD changer, in-dash | 200 | No |
| DVD-compatible player | 0 | Yes |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | No |
| Media drive, large | 15 | Yes |
| Traffic + travel information | 25 | No |
| SD Card slot | 25 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 840 | 64% |
| Total Not Requested | 475 | 36% |
| 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 | No |
| Memory system, passenger seat | 150 | No |
| Upholstered door panels, leather | 250 | No |
| Total Requested | 900 | 62% |
| Total Not Requested | 550 | 38% |
Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C63 AMG
| Multimedia Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Rearview camera | 200 | Yes |
| In-vehicle Internet | 150 | No |
| App support | 0 | No |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| CD changer, in-dash | 200 | No |
| DVD-compatible player | 0 | Yes |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | No |
| Media drive, large | 15 | Yes |
| Traffic + travel information | 25 | No |
| SD Card slot | 25 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 840 | 64% |
| Total Not Requested | 475 | 36% |
| 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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