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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: $17,025

Lowest Total Invoice: $31,131

Volkswagen Passat 1.8T SEL Premium   
Difference: $14,982

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2014201420142015201520152015
ModelPassatPassatPassatC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-Class
Trim1.8T SEL PremiumTDI SEL PremiumV6 SEL PremiumC300C400C63 AMGC63 AMG S
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $31,295 $33,395 $34,265 $38,400 $48,590 $63,900 $71,900
Base Invoice $30,011 $32,026 $32,860 $35,712 $45,189 $59,427 $66,867
Rear spoiler 375 375 375 300 300    
Multimedia Package       2,690 2,690 2,690 2,690
Premium Package       2,700      
Interior Package       2,300 2,300    
Metallic paint (extra cost)       720 720 720 720
Panoramic sunroof       1,480 1,480 1,480 1,480
AMG Leather Package           2,590  
Wood trim           0  
Rear spoiler 300 300 300 279 279    
Multimedia Package       2,502 2,502 2,502 2,502
Premium Package       2,511      
Interior Package       2,139 2,139    
Metallic paint (extra cost)       669 669 669 669
Panoramic sunroof       1,376 1,376 1,376 1,376
AMG Leather Package           2,409  
Wood trim           0  
Options (change) 375 375 375 10,190 7,490 7,480 4,890
Options (change) 300 300 300 9,476 6,965 6,956 4,547
Destination 820 820 820 925 925 925 925
Total Price $32,490 $34,590 $35,460 $49,515 $57,005 $72,305 $77,715
Total Invoice $31,131 $33,146 $33,980 $46,113 $53,079 $67,308 $72,339

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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: $12,935
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $11,173
Model Year2014201420142015201520152015
ModelPassatPassatPassatC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-Class
Trim1.8T SEL PremiumTDI SEL PremiumV6 SEL PremiumC300C400C63 AMGC63 AMG S
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine170hp I4140hp I4 D280hp V6241hp I4329hp V6469hp V8503hp V8
TransmissionT6S6S6T7T7T7T7
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDRWDAWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)400, 9400, 9400, 9590, 13590, 13590, 13590, 13
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/45-18235/45-18235/45-18225/50-17225/45-18245/40-18245/35-19
Total Price$32,490$34,590$35,460$49,515$57,005$72,305$77,715
Adjustments for Features00-100-4,090-6,390-5,440-6,590
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$32,490$34,590$35,360$45,425$50,615$66,865$71,125
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,100$2,870$0$5,190$21,440$25,700
Total Invoice$31,131$33,146$33,980$46,113$53,079$67,308$72,339
Adjustments for Features00-96-3,809-5,950-5,064-6,134
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$31,131$33,146$33,884$42,304$47,129$62,244$66,205
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,015$2,753$0$4,825$19,940$23,901

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

Model Year2014201420142015201520152015
ModelPassatPassatPassatC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-Class
Trim1.8T SEL PremiumTDI SEL PremiumV6 SEL PremiumC300C400C63 AMGC63 AMG S
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr 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$1200$1200
FWD$0$0$0    
RWD   $0 $0$0
AWD    $1700  
Accessories 
Remote start$150$150$150    
Remote window/roof operation   $15$15$15$15
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250$250    
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power   $350$350$350$350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial   $200$200$200$200
Automatic braking, low-speed   $200$200$200$200
Driver drowsiness monitor   $150$150$150$150
Forward collision warning   $200$200$200$200
Knee airbag, driver   $75$75$75$75
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system   $0$0$0$0
Temporary spare tire$150$150$150    
Tires, run-flat   $150$150  
Torque vectoring, brake-based   $100$100$100$100
Cargo Management 
Console with shifter$150$150$150    
Console without shifter   $150$150$150$150
Rear seat pass-through$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    
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential      $500
Electronically-variable engine mounts (performance-oriented)      $500
Limited-slip rear differential     $300 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop   $150$150$150$150
Dual-mode exhaust     $250$250
Raised top speed limiter      $0
Exterior 
Body kit    $0$0$0
Bodyside moldings$75$75$75    
Painted brake calipers (optional)      $0
Panoramic sunroof   $1200$1200$1200$1200
Sunroof$900$900$900    
Infotainment 
App support   $0$0$0$0
Aux input$50$50$50    
Handwriting recognition   $200$200$200$200
In-vehicle Internet   $150$150$150$150
iPod integration$100$100$100    
Navigation map updates, three years   $0$0$0$0
SMS text-to-speech reader   $25$25$25$25
Surround sound   $250$250$250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200$200    
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation   $225$225$225$225
USB port   $25$25$25$25
Voice control for nav and audio   $100$100$100$100
Wi-Fi hotspot   $50$50$50$50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25$25$25 $25  
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror   $75$75$75$75
Boost gauge     $75$75
Chronometer     $100$100
Compass   $0$0$0$0
Cornering lights$50$50$50    
Fog light, rear   $100$100$100$100
Fog lights$125$125$125    
Interior ambient lighting$150$150$150    
Interior ambient lighting, configurable   $150$150$150$150
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only   $750$750$750$750
Mirror tilt-down in reverse   $25$25$25$25
Power-folding mirrors   $50$50$50$50
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim   $100   
Cooled or ventilated front seats   $300$300  
Illuminated door sill trim plates   $200$200$200$200
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150$150$150$150$150 
Memory system, passenger seat   $150$150$150$150
Metal pedals    $75$75$75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat   $150$150$150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat   $150$150$150$150
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat   $50$50$50$50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat   $50$50$50$50
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100    
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100    
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat   $100$100$100$100
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat   $100$100$100$100
Synthetic suede inserts in seating surfaces$450$450$450   $450
Synthetic suede steering wheel      $150
Upholstered instrument panel    $300$300$300
Wood trim    $300$300$300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical     $500$500
Adaptive dampers - mechanical   $100$100  
Crosswind stabilization   $50$50$50$50
Electronic systems calibration selector   $200$200$200$200
Sport suspension (upgrade)    $0$0$0
Suggestive steering   $0$0$0$0
Transmission 
Launch control     $100$100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100$100$100$100$100
Total Value of Features$4,450$4,450$4,550$8,540$10,840$9,890$11,040
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$0$100$4,090$6,390$5,440$6,590
Value of Feature Adjustments00-96-3,809-5,950-5,064-6,134

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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 Year20142015
ModelPassatC-Class
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase110.4 in111.8 in
Length191.6 in184.5 in
Width72.2 in71.3 in
Height58.5 in56.8 in
Curb Weight3,167 lb.3,418 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.18.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.3 in37.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.9 in55.3 in
Row 1 Legroom42.4 in41.7 in
Row 2 Headroom37.8 in37.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.0 in55.0 in
Row 2 Legroom39.1 in35.2 in
Cargo Volume15.9 ft312.6 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

Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
Navigation map updates, three years0No
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Media drive15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
App support0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Total Requested84089%
Total Not Requested10011%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Burmester, 590W, 13 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Heated front seats200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Surround sound250No
Proximity key250Yes
LED tail lights0No
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only750No
Total Requested65033%
Total Not Requested135067%
Interior Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100No
Illuminated door sill trim plates100No
Interior ambient lighting, configurable150No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Total Requested90051%
Total Not Requested85049%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C400

Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
Navigation map updates, three years0No
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Media drive15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
App support0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Total Requested84089%
Total Not Requested10011%
Interior Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100No
Illuminated door sill trim plates100No
Interior ambient lighting, configurable150No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Total Requested90051%
Total Not Requested85049%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C63 AMG

Wood trim
FeatureValueRequested?
Wood trim300No
Analog clock25Yes
Total Requested258%
Total Not Requested30092%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
Navigation map updates, three years0No
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Media drive15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
App support0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Total Requested84089%
Total Not Requested10011%
AMG Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Total Requested900100%
Total Not Requested00%

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

Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
Navigation map updates, three years0No
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Media drive15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
App support0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Total Requested84089%
Total Not Requested10011%

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