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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: $35,260 Volkswagen Passat 1.8T SEL Premium | ||||||
| Difference: $10,705 | ||||||
Lowest Total Invoice: $33,606 Volkswagen Passat 1.8T SEL Premium | ||||||
| Difference: $9,206 | ||||||
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| Model Year | 2015 | 2015 | 2015 | 2013 | 2013 | 2013 |
| Model | Passat | Passat | Passat | C-Class | C-Class | C-Class |
| Trim | 1.8T SEL Premium | TDI SEL Premium | V6 SEL Premium | C250 Sport | C300 Sport | C350 Sport |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Base Price | $31,790 | $33,925 | $35,995 | $35,350 | $38,950 | $41,400 |
| Base Invoice | $30,486 | $32,534 | $34,519 | $32,876 | $36,224 | $38,502 |
| Body kit | 1,900 | 1,900 | 1,900 | |||
| Rear spoiler | 375 | 375 | 375 | |||
| Illuminated door sill trim plates | 375 | 375 | 375 | 750 | 750 | 750 |
| Multimedia Package | 2,790 | 2,790 | 2,790 | |||
| Sport Package | 2,300 | 2,300 | 2,300 | |||
| Premium 1 Package | 2,500 | 2,500 | ||||
| Metallic paint (extra cost) | 720 | 720 | 720 | |||
| Proximity key | 650 | 650 | 650 | |||
| Body kit | 1,700 | 1,700 | 1,700 | |||
| Rear spoiler | 300 | 300 | 300 | |||
| Illuminated door sill trim plates | 300 | 300 | 300 | 698 | 698 | 698 |
| Multimedia Package | 2,595 | 2,595 | 2,595 | |||
| Sport Package | 2,139 | 2,139 | 2,139 | |||
| Premium 1 Package | 2,325 | 2,325 | ||||
| Metallic paint (extra cost) | 669 | 669 | 669 | |||
| Proximity key | 605 | 605 | 605 | |||
| Options (change) | 2,650 | 2,650 | 2,650 | 9,710 | 9,710 | 7,210 |
| Options (change) | 2,300 | 2,300 | 2,300 | 9,031 | 9,031 | 6,706 |
| Destination | 820 | 820 | 820 | 905 | 905 | 905 |
| Total Price | $35,260 | $37,395 | $39,465 | $45,965 | $49,565 | $49,515 |
| Total Invoice | $33,606 | $35,654 | $37,639 | $42,812 | $46,160 | $46,113 |
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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: $10,615 | ||||||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $9,122 | ||||||
| Model Year | 2015 | 2015 | 2015 | 2013 | 2013 | 2013 |
| Model | Passat | Passat | Passat | C-Class | C-Class | C-Class |
| Trim | 1.8T SEL Premium | TDI SEL Premium | V6 SEL Premium | C250 Sport | C300 Sport | C350 Sport |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Engine | 170hp I4 | 150hp I4 D | 280hp V6 | 201hp I4 | 248hp V6 | 302hp V6 |
| Transmission | T6 | S6 | S6 | T7 | T7 | T7 |
| Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | FWD | RWD | AWD | RWD |
| EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway) | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG |
| Audio (watts, speakers) | 400, 9 | 400, 9 | 400, 9 | 450, 12 | 450, 12 | 450, 12 |
| Tire (rear if not all the same) | 235/45-18 | 235/45-18 | 235/45-18 | 225/40-18 | 225/40-18 | 225/40-18 |
| Total Price | $35,260 | $37,395 | $39,465 | $45,965 | $49,565 | $49,515 |
| Adjustments for Features | 0 | 0 | -100 | -90 | -1,940 | -240 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Price | $35,260 | $37,395 | $39,365 | $45,875 | $47,625 | $49,275 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $2,135 | $4,105 | $0 | $1,750 | $3,400 |
| Total Invoice | $33,606 | $35,654 | $37,639 | $42,812 | $46,160 | $46,113 |
| Adjustments for Features | 0 | 0 | -95 | -84 | -1,807 | -224 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice | $33,606 | $35,654 | $37,544 | $42,728 | $44,353 | $45,889 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $2,048 | $3,938 | $0 | $1,625 | $3,161 |
Features Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Mercedes-Benz C-Class
| Model Year | 2015 | 2015 | 2015 | 2013 | 2013 | 2013 |
| Model | Passat | Passat | Passat | C-Class | C-Class | C-Class |
| Trim | 1.8T SEL Premium | TDI SEL Premium | V6 SEL Premium | C250 Sport | C300 Sport | C350 Sport |
| Body | 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 | |||
| FWD | $0 | $0 | $0 | |||
| RWD | $0 | $0 | ||||
| AWD | $1700 | |||||
| Accessories | ||||||
| Remote start | $150 | $150 | $150 | |||
| Remote window/roof operation | $15 | $15 | $15 | |||
| Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual | $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 | |||
| Driver drowsiness monitor | $150 | $150 | $150 | |||
| Knee airbag, driver | $75 | $75 | $75 | |||
| Vehicle health reports | $0 | $0 | $0 | |||
| Cargo Management | ||||||
| Overhead sunglass holder | $25 | $25 | $25 | |||
| Rear seat pass-through | $100 | $100 | $100 | |||
| Climate Control | ||||||
| Automatic air recirculation | $100 | $100 | $100 | |||
| Engine / Motor | ||||||
| Automatic start / stop | $150 | $150 | ||||
| Exterior | ||||||
| Bodyside moldings | $75 | $75 | $75 | |||
| Infotainment | ||||||
| App support | $0 | $0 | $0 | |||
| In-vehicle Internet | $150 | $150 | $150 | |||
| iPod integration | $100 | $100 | $100 | |||
| SMS text-to-speech reader | $25 | $25 | $25 | |||
| Surround sound | $250 | $250 | $250 | |||
| Telematics service, such as OnStar | $200 | $200 | $200 | |||
| Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation | $225 | $225 | $225 | |||
| USB port | $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 | |||
| Compass | $0 | $0 | $0 | |||
| Cornering lights | $50 | $50 | $50 | |||
| Fog light, rear | $100 | $100 | $100 | |||
| Fog lights | $125 | $125 | $125 | |||
| Interior ambient lighting | $150 | $150 | $150 | |||
| Mirror tilt-down in reverse | $25 | $25 | $25 | |||
| Seats and Interior Trim | ||||||
| Aluminum trim | $100 | $100 | $100 | |||
| Leather seating surfaces | $900 | $900 | $900 | |||
| Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | $50 | $50 | $50 | |||
| Metal pedals | $75 | $75 | $75 | |||
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat | $150 | $150 | $150 | |||
| Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat | $50 | $50 | $50 | |||
| Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | |||
| Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | |||
| Power-folding headrests, second row seats | $50 | $50 | $50 | |||
| Synthetic leather seating surfaces | $0 | $0 | $0 | |||
| Suspension, Wheels, and Tires | ||||||
| Adaptive dampers - mechanical | $100 | $100 | $100 | |||
| Alloy wheels | $350 | $350 | $350 | |||
| Polished alloy wheels | $350 | $350 | $350 | |||
| Sport suspension (upgrade) | $0 | $0 | $0 | |||
| Transmission | ||||||
| Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| Total Value of Features | $3,800 | $3,800 | $3,900 | $3,890 | $5,740 | $4,040 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | $0 | $0 | $100 | $90 | $1,940 | $240 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | 0 | 0 | -95 | -84 | -1,807 | -224 |
Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Mercedes-Benz C-Class
| Model Year | 2015 | 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 | 3,173 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 | Yes |
| DVD-compatible player | 0 | Yes |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | No |
| Media drive, large | 15 | Yes |
| Traffic + travel information | 25 | Yes |
| SD Card slot | 25 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 1065 | 81% |
| Total Not Requested | 250 | 19% |
| Sport Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Rear spoiler | 200 | Yes |
| Polished alloy wheels | 0 | No |
| Special interior trim | 0 | No |
| Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls | 100 | Yes |
| Synthetic suede inserts | 450 | Yes |
| 225/40HR18 tires | 200 | No |
| 255/35HR18 tires | 200 | No |
| Total Requested | 750 | 65% |
| Total Not Requested | 400 | 35% |
| 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 | Yes |
| DVD-compatible player | 0 | Yes |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | No |
| Media drive, large | 15 | Yes |
| Traffic + travel information | 25 | Yes |
| SD Card slot | 25 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 1065 | 81% |
| Total Not Requested | 250 | 19% |
| Sport Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Rear spoiler | 200 | Yes |
| Polished alloy wheels | 0 | No |
| Special interior trim | 0 | No |
| Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls | 100 | Yes |
| Synthetic suede inserts | 450 | Yes |
| 225/40HR18 tires | 200 | No |
| 255/35HR18 tires | 200 | No |
| Total Requested | 750 | 65% |
| Total Not Requested | 400 | 35% |
| 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 | Yes |
| DVD-compatible player | 0 | Yes |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | No |
| Media drive, large | 15 | Yes |
| Traffic + travel information | 25 | Yes |
| SD Card slot | 25 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 1065 | 81% |
| Total Not Requested | 250 | 19% |
| Sport Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Polished alloy wheels | 0 | No |
| Special interior trim | 0 | No |
| Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls | 100 | Yes |
| Synthetic suede inserts | 450 | Yes |
| 225/40HR18 tires | 200 | No |
| 255/35HR18 tires | 200 | No |
| Total Requested | 550 | 58% |
| Total Not Requested | 400 | 42% |
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