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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: $32,490

Volkswagen Passat 1.8T SEL Premium   
Difference: $10,700

Lowest Total Invoice: $31,131

Volkswagen Passat 1.8T SEL Premium   
Difference: $9,096

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20142014201420092009
ModelPassatPassatPassatC-ClassC-Class
Trim1.8T SEL PremiumTDI SEL PremiumV6 SEL PremiumC350 Sport SedanC63 AMG
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $31,295 $33,395 $34,265 $39,000 $56,300
Base Invoice $30,011 $32,026 $32,860 $36,270 $52,359
Rear spoiler 375 375 375    
Metallic paint (extra cost)       720 720
iPod integration       375 375
Telematics service, such as OnStar       650 650
Leather seating surfaces       1,570  
Wood trim         0
Rear spoiler 300 300 300    
Metallic paint (extra cost)       669 669
iPod integration       349 349
Telematics service, such as OnStar       604 604
Leather seating surfaces       1,460  
Wood trim         0
Options (change) 375 375 375 3,315 1,745
Options (change) 300 300 300 3,082 1,622
Destination 820 820 820 875 875
Gas Tax 0 0 0 0 2,100
Total Price $32,490 $34,590 $35,460 $43,190 $61,020
Total Invoice $31,131 $33,146 $33,980 $40,227 $56,956

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Passat 1.8T SEL Premium
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $11,875
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $10,237
Model Year20142014201420092009
ModelPassatPassatPassatC-ClassC-Class
Trim1.8T SEL PremiumTDI SEL PremiumV6 SEL PremiumC350 Sport SedanC63 AMG
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine170hp I4140hp I4 D280hp V6268hp V6451hp V8
TransmissionT6S6S6T7T7
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)400, 9400, 9400, 9100, 8100, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/45-18235/45-18235/45-18225/45-17235/40-18
Total Price$32,490$34,590$35,460$43,190$61,020
Adjustments for Features-1,725-1,725-1,825-5500
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$30,765$32,865$33,635$42,640$61,020
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,100$2,870$0$18,380
Total Invoice$31,131$33,146$33,980$40,227$56,956
Adjustments for Features-1,653-1,653-1,749-5120
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$29,478$31,493$32,231$39,715$56,956
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,015$2,753$0$17,241

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

Model Year20142014201420092009
ModelPassatPassatPassatC-ClassC-Class
Trim1.8T SEL PremiumTDI SEL PremiumV6 SEL PremiumC350 Sport SedanC63 AMG
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100    
6-speed automated manual $1100$1100  
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1200$1200
FWD$0$0$0  
RWD   $0$0
Accessories 
Proximity key$250$250$250  
Remote app$25$25$25  
Remote start$150$150$150  
Remote window/roof operation   $15$15
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250$250 $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power   $350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats   $0$0
Rearview camera$200$200$200  
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25$25  
Rear seat pass-through$100$100$100 $100
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation   $100$100
Rain-sensing wipers   $175$175
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75$75  
Exterior 
Body kit   $0$0
Bodyside moldings$75$75$75  
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25$25  
DVD-compatible player$0$0$0  
HD radio$50$50$50  
Media drive$15$15$15  
Navigation system$600$600$600  
SD Card slot$25$25$25  
Traffic + travel information$25$25$25  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25$25$25  
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror   $75$75
Chronometer    $100
Cornering lights$50$50$50  
Fog light, rear   $100$100
Interior ambient lighting$150$150$150  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates   $100$100
Folding second row seats$300$300$300 $300
Leather door panel trim   $250 
Leather seating surfaces$900$900$900$900 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat   $50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat   $50 
Memory system, driver seat$200$200$200$200 
Metal pedals   $75$75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat    $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat    $150
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100  
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
Synthetic leather seating surfaces    $0
Synthetic suede inserts in seating surfaces$450$450$450  
Wood trim   $300$300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - mechanical   $100 
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0$0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100 $100
Total Value of Features$5,265$5,265$5,365$4,090$3,540
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,725$1,725$1,825$550$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,653-1,653-1,749-5120

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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 Year20142009
ModelPassatC-Class
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase110.4 in108.7 in
Length191.6 in182.3 in
Width72.2 in69.7 in
Height58.5 in56.3 in
Curb Weight3,167 lb.3,528 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.17.4 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.3 in37.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.9 in54.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in52.3 in
Row 1 Legroom42.4 in41.7 in
Row 2 Headroom37.8 in36.9 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.0 in55.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in54.9 in
Row 2 Legroom39.1 in33.4 in
Cargo Volume15.9 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 C350 Sport Sedan

Leather seating surfaces
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Total Requested90078%
Total Not Requested25022%

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