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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: $13,175

Lowest Total Invoice: $31,131

Volkswagen Passat 1.8T SEL Premium   
Difference: $11,398

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2014201420142010201020102010
ModelPassatPassatPassatC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-Class
Trim1.8T SEL PremiumTDI SEL PremiumV6 SEL PremiumC300 Sport SedanC300 Luxury SedanC350 Sport SedanC63 AMG
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $31,295 $33,395 $34,265 $33,600 $35,300 $39,750 $57,350
Base Invoice $30,011 $32,026 $32,860 $31,248 $32,829 $36,968 $53,336
Rear spoiler 375 375 375 300      
Multimedia Package       2,650 2,650 2,650  
Premium 2 Package       3,700 3,700    
Metallic paint (extra cost)       720 720 720 720
Rearview camera       450 450 450 450
Telematics service, such as OnStar       650 650 650 650
Proximity key       1,130 1,130 1,130 1,130
Leather seating surfaces       1,590 1,590 1,590  
iPod integration             375
Wood trim             0
Rear spoiler 300 300 300 279      
Multimedia Package       2,464 2,464 2,464  
Premium 2 Package       3,441 3,441    
Metallic paint (extra cost)       670 670 670 670
Rearview camera       418 418 418 418
Telematics service, such as OnStar       604 604 604 604
Proximity key       1,051 1,051 1,051 1,051
Leather seating surfaces       1,479 1,479 1,479  
iPod integration             349
Wood trim             0
Options (change) 375 375 375 11,190 10,890 7,190 3,325
Options (change) 300 300 300 10,406 10,127 6,686 3,092
Destination 820 820 820 875 875 875 875
Gas Tax 0 0 0 0 0 0 2,100
Total Price $32,490 $34,590 $35,460 $45,665 $47,065 $47,815 $63,650
Total Invoice $31,131 $33,146 $33,980 $42,529 $43,831 $44,529 $59,403

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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: $12,785
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $11,066
Model Year2014201420142010201020102010
ModelPassatPassatPassatC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-Class
Trim1.8T SEL PremiumTDI SEL PremiumV6 SEL PremiumC300 Sport SedanC300 Luxury SedanC350 Sport SedanC63 AMG
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine170hp I4140hp I4 D280hp V6228hp V6228hp V6268hp V6451hp V8
TransmissionT6S6S6M6T7T7T7
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)400, 9400, 9400, 9100, 8100, 8100, 8100, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/45-18235/45-18235/45-18225/45-17225/45-17225/45-17235/40-18
Total Price$32,490$34,590$35,460$45,665$47,065$47,815$63,650
Adjustments for Features-1,175-1,175-1,275-1,565-2,540-1,5900
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$31,315$33,415$34,185$44,100$44,525$46,225$63,650
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,100$2,870$0$425$2,125$19,550
Total Invoice$31,131$33,146$33,980$42,529$43,831$44,529$59,403
Adjustments for Features-1,126-1,126-1,222-1,458-2,365-1,4810
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$30,005$32,020$32,758$41,071$41,466$43,048$59,403
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,015$2,753$0$395$1,977$18,332

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

Model Year2014201420142010201020102010
ModelPassatPassatPassatC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-Class
Trim1.8T SEL PremiumTDI SEL PremiumV6 SEL PremiumC300 Sport SedanC300 Luxury SedanC350 Sport SedanC63 AMG
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100      
6-speed automated manual $1100$1100    
6-speed manual   $150   
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic    $1200$1200$1200
FWD$0$0$0    
RWD   $0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Remote app$25$25$25    
Remote start$150$150$150    
Remote window/roof operation   $15$15$15$15
Sunshade, rear, power   $225$225  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250$250   $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power   $350$350$350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats   $0$0$0$0
Knee airbag, driver   $75$75$75$75
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25$25    
Rear seat pass-through$100$100$100$100$100 $100
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation   $100$100$100$100
Rain-sensing wipers   $175$175$175$175
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75$75    
Exterior 
Body kit   $0 $0$0
Bodyside moldings$75$75$75    
Rear spoiler$200$200$200$200 $200$200
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25$25    
CD changer, in-dash   $325$325$325 
CD player$125$125$125   $125
DVD-compatible player$0$0$0$0$0$0 
HD radio$50$50$50    
Media drive$15$15$15$15$15$15 
Navigation system$600$600$600$600$600$600 
SD Card slot$25$25$25$25$25$25 
Traffic + travel information$25$25$25    
Voice control for nav and audio   $100$100$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25$25$25    
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror   $75$75$75$75
Chronometer      $100
Compass   $0$0$0$0
Cornering lights$50$50$50    
Fog light, rear   $100$100$100$100
Headlight washers   $50$50  
Interior ambient lighting$150$150$150    
Mirror tilt-down in reverse   $25$25$25$25
Steering-linked fog lights   $50$50  
Xenon HID headlights   $500$500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim   $100   
Door sill trim plates   $100$100$100$100
Folding second row seats$300$300$300$300$300 $300
Leather door panel trim   $250$250$250 
Leather seating surfaces$900$900$900$900$900$900 
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat   $50$50$50 
Memory system, driver seat$200$200$200$200$200$200 
Metal pedals   $75 $75$75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat   $150$150$150$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$50$50
Synthetic leather seating surfaces      $0
Synthetic suede inserts in seating surfaces$450$450$450    
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   $100
Total Value of Features$5,140$5,140$5,240$5,530$6,505$5,555$3,965
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,175$1,175$1,275$1,565$2,540$1,590$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,126-1,126-1,222-1,458-2,365-1,4810

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

Model Year20142010
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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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C300 Sport Sedan

Leather seating surfaces
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Total Requested90078%
Total Not Requested25022%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
Media drive, large15Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
DVD-compatible player0Yes
iPod integration100Yes
SD Card slot25Yes
Total Requested74069%
Total Not Requested32531%
Premium 2 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
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat100No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers175No
Satellite radio200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Compass0No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Total Requested125047%
Total Not Requested140053%

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

Leather seating surfaces
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Total Requested90078%
Total Not Requested25022%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
Media drive, large15Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
DVD-compatible player0Yes
iPod integration100Yes
SD Card slot25Yes
Total Requested74069%
Total Not Requested32531%
Premium 2 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
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat100No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers175No
Satellite radio200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Compass0No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Total Requested125047%
Total Not Requested140053%

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%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
Media drive, large15Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
DVD-compatible player0Yes
iPod integration100Yes
SD Card slot25Yes
Total Requested74069%
Total Not Requested32531%

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