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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: $34,920 Volkswagen Passat 1.8T SEL | ||||||
| Difference: $10,745 | ||||||
Lowest Total Invoice: $33,192 Volkswagen Passat 1.8T SEL | ||||||
| Difference: $9,337 | ||||||
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| Model Year | 2016 | 2016 | 2016 | 2010 | 2010 | 2010 |
| Model | Passat | Passat | Passat | C-Class | C-Class | C-Class |
| Trim | 1.8T SEL | 1.8T SEL Premium | V6 SEL Premium | C300 Sport Sedan | C350 Sport Sedan | C63 AMG |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Base Price | $30,495 | $34,270 | $36,835 | $33,600 | $39,750 | $57,350 |
| Base Invoice | $29,245 | $32,865 | $35,325 | $31,248 | $36,968 | $53,336 |
| Lighting Package | 1,095 | |||||
| Body kit | 1,900 | 1,900 | 1,900 | |||
| Floor mats | 235 | |||||
| Rear spoiler | 375 | 375 | 375 | 300 | ||
| Multimedia Package | 2,650 | 2,650 | ||||
| Premium 2 Package | 3,700 | 1,400 | 1,400 | |||
| Metallic paint (extra cost) | 720 | 720 | 720 | |||
| Rearview camera | 450 | 450 | 450 | |||
| Telematics service, such as OnStar | 650 | 650 | 650 | |||
| Proximity key | 1,130 | 1,130 | 1,130 | |||
| Leather seating surfaces | 1,590 | 1,590 | ||||
| iPod integration | 375 | |||||
| Wood trim | 0 | |||||
| Lighting Package | 942 | |||||
| Body kit | 1,700 | 1,700 | 1,700 | |||
| Floor mats | 185 | |||||
| Rear spoiler | 300 | 300 | 300 | 279 | ||
| Multimedia Package | 2,464 | 2,464 | ||||
| Premium 2 Package | 3,441 | 1,302 | 1,302 | |||
| Metallic paint (extra cost) | 670 | 670 | 670 | |||
| Rearview camera | 418 | 418 | 418 | |||
| Telematics service, such as OnStar | 604 | 604 | 604 | |||
| Proximity key | 1,051 | 1,051 | 1,051 | |||
| Leather seating surfaces | 1,479 | 1,479 | ||||
| iPod integration | 349 | |||||
| Wood trim | 0 | |||||
| Options (change) | 3,605 | 2,275 | 2,275 | 11,190 | 8,590 | 4,725 |
| Options (change) | 3,127 | 2,000 | 2,000 | 10,406 | 7,988 | 4,394 |
| Destination | 820 | 820 | 820 | 875 | 875 | 875 |
| Gas Tax | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2,100 |
| Total Price | $34,920 | $37,365 | $39,930 | $45,665 | $49,215 | $65,050 |
| Total Invoice | $33,192 | $35,685 | $38,145 | $42,529 | $45,831 | $60,705 |
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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Mercedes-Benz C-Class
| Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Passat 1.8T SEL | ||||||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $12,880 | ||||||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $11,375 | ||||||
| Model Year | 2016 | 2016 | 2016 | 2010 | 2010 | 2010 |
| Model | Passat | Passat | Passat | C-Class | C-Class | C-Class |
| Trim | 1.8T SEL | 1.8T SEL Premium | V6 SEL Premium | C300 Sport Sedan | C350 Sport Sedan | C63 AMG |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Engine | 170hp I4 | 170hp I4 | 280hp V6 | 228hp V6 | 268hp V6 | 451hp V8 |
| Transmission | T6 | T6 | S6 | M6 | T7 | T7 |
| Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | FWD | RWD | RWD | RWD |
| EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway) | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG |
| Audio (watts, speakers) | 400, 9 | 400, 9 | 400, 9 | 100, 8 | 100, 8 | 100, 8 |
| Tire (rear if not all the same) | 235/45-18 | 235/45-18 | 235/45-18 | 225/45-17 | 225/45-17 | 235/40-18 |
| Total Price | $34,920 | $37,365 | $39,930 | $45,665 | $49,215 | $65,050 |
| Adjustments for Features | -2,575 | -3,685 | -3,785 | -440 | -1,690 | 0 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Price | $32,345 | $33,680 | $36,145 | $45,225 | $47,525 | $65,050 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $1,335 | $3,800 | $0 | $2,300 | $19,825 |
| Total Invoice | $33,192 | $35,685 | $38,145 | $42,529 | $45,831 | $60,705 |
| Adjustments for Features | -2,448 | -3,519 | -3,616 | -410 | -1,574 | 0 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice | $30,744 | $32,166 | $34,529 | $42,119 | $44,257 | $60,705 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $1,422 | $3,785 | $0 | $2,138 | $18,586 |
Features Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Mercedes-Benz C-Class
| Model Year | 2016 | 2016 | 2016 | 2010 | 2010 | 2010 |
| Model | Passat | Passat | Passat | C-Class | C-Class | C-Class |
| Trim | 1.8T SEL | 1.8T SEL Premium | V6 SEL Premium | C300 Sport Sedan | C350 Sport Sedan | C63 AMG |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Transmission and Drivetrain | ||||||
| 6-speed manually-shiftable automatic | $1100 | $1100 | ||||
| 6-speed automated manual | $1100 | |||||
| 6-speed manual | $150 | |||||
| 7-speed manually-shiftable automatic | $1200 | $1200 | ||||
| FWD | $0 | $0 | $0 | |||
| RWD | $0 | $0 | $0 | |||
| Accessories | ||||||
| Adaptive cruise control | $600 | $600 | $600 | |||
| Cruise control | $150 | $150 | $150 | |||
| Hands-free trunk or liftgate | $100 | $100 | $100 | |||
| Remote app | $25 | $25 | $25 | |||
| Remote start | $150 | $150 | ||||
| Remote window/roof operation | $15 | $15 | $15 | |||
| Sunshade, rear, power | $225 | $225 | $225 | |||
| 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 | |||
| Automatic braking, low-speed | $200 | $200 | $200 | |||
| Blind spot collision prevention | $150 | $150 | ||||
| Blind spot warning system | $200 | $200 | $200 | |||
| Cross-traffic collision intervention, rear | $100 | $100 | $100 | |||
| Cross-traffic warning, rear | $100 | $100 | $100 | |||
| Forward collision warning | $200 | $200 | $200 | |||
| Knee airbag, driver | $75 | $75 | $75 | |||
| Lane departure prevention, steering-based | $200 | $200 | ||||
| Lane departure warning | $200 | $200 | ||||
| Obstacle detection, front | $150 | $150 | ||||
| Obstacle detection, rear | $250 | $250 | ||||
| Secondary collision brake assist | $25 | $25 | $25 | |||
| Vehicle health reports | $0 | $0 | $0 | |||
| Cargo Management | ||||||
| Cargo mat | $40 | |||||
| Overhead sunglass holder | $25 | $25 | $25 | |||
| Climate Control | ||||||
| Automatic air recirculation | $100 | $100 | $100 | |||
| Exterior | ||||||
| Bodyside moldings | $75 | $75 | $75 | |||
| Infotainment | ||||||
| Android Auto support | $100 | $100 | $100 | |||
| App support | $0 | $0 | $0 | |||
| Apple CarPlay support | $100 | $100 | $100 | |||
| Bluetooth audio streaming | $25 | $25 | $25 | |||
| CD changer, in-dash | $325 | $325 | ||||
| CD player | $125 | $125 | $125 | $125 | ||
| DVD-compatible player | $0 | $0 | ||||
| HD radio | $50 | $50 | $50 | |||
| iPod integration | $100 | $100 | $100 | |||
| Media drive | $15 | $15 | ||||
| Mirrorlink support | $0 | $0 | $0 | |||
| Navigation system | $600 | $600 | $600 | $600 | $600 | |
| SD Card slot | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | |
| SMS text-to-speech reader | $25 | $25 | $25 | |||
| Traffic + travel information | $25 | $25 | $25 | |||
| USB port | $25 | $25 | $25 | |||
| Voice control for nav and audio | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors | ||||||
| Analog clock | $25 | $25 | $25 | |||
| Auto-dimming driver-side mirror | $75 | $75 | $75 | |||
| Chronometer | $100 | |||||
| Compass | $0 | $0 | $0 | |||
| Fog light, rear | $100 | $100 | $100 | |||
| Headlight washers | $50 | $50 | $50 | |||
| Interior ambient lighting | $150 | $150 | $150 | |||
| LED headlights | $1000 | $1000 | $1000 | |||
| Mirror tilt-down in reverse | $25 | $25 | $25 | |||
| Power-folding mirrors | $50 | $50 | ||||
| Xenon HID headlights | $500 | $500 | $500 | |||
| Seats and Interior Trim | ||||||
| Aluminum trim | $100 | |||||
| Heated second row seats | $200 | $200 | $200 | |||
| Leather door panel trim | $250 | $250 | ||||
| Leather seating surfaces | $900 | $900 | $900 | $900 | $900 | |
| Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | $50 | $50 | ||||
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat | $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 | |||
| Synthetic leather seating surfaces | $0 | |||||
| Wood trim | $300 | $300 | ||||
| Suspension, Wheels, and Tires | ||||||
| Adaptive dampers - mechanical | $100 | $100 | ||||
| Sport suspension (upgrade) | $0 | $0 | $0 | |||
| Transmission | ||||||
| Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls | $100 | $100 | ||||
| Total Value of Features | $6,715 | $7,825 | $7,925 | $4,580 | $5,830 | $4,140 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | $2,575 | $3,685 | $3,785 | $440 | $1,690 | $0 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | -2,448 | -3,519 | -3,616 | -410 | -1,574 | 0 |
Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Mercedes-Benz C-Class
| Model Year | 2016 | 2010 |
| Model | Passat | C-Class |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Wheelbase | 110.4 in | 108.7 in |
| Length | 191.6 in | 182.3 in |
| Width | 72.2 in | 69.7 in |
| Height | 58.5 in | 56.3 in |
| Curb Weight | 3,231 lb. | 3,528 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 | 55.1 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
Volkswagen Passat 1.8T SEL
| Lighting Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| LED headlights | 1000 | No |
| LED tail lights | 0 | No |
| Total Requested | 0 | 0% |
| Total Not Requested | 1000 | 100% |
Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C300 Sport Sedan
| Leather seating surfaces | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Leather seating surfaces | 900 | Yes |
| Upholstered door panels, leather | 250 | No |
| Total Requested | 900 | 78% |
| Total Not Requested | 250 | 22% |
| Multimedia Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | Yes |
| Traffic information | 25 | No |
| Media drive, large | 15 | No |
| CD changer, in-dash | 200 | No |
| DVD-compatible player | 0 | No |
| iPod integration | 100 | Yes |
| SD Card slot | 25 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 825 | 77% |
| Total Not Requested | 240 | 23% |
| Premium 2 Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench | 100 | No |
| Folding second row seats | 300 | Yes |
| Xenon HID headlights | 500 | Yes |
| Sunshade, rear, power | 225 | No |
| Rear seat pass-through | 100 | Yes |
| Headlight washers | 50 | No |
| Steering-linked fog lights | 50 | Yes |
| Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power | 100 | No |
| Memory system, driver seat | 200 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming driver-side mirror | 75 | No |
| Compass | 0 | No |
| Mirror tilt-down in reverse | 25 | No |
| Heated front seats | 200 | Yes |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat | 100 | No |
| Universal garage door opener | 100 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | 150 | Yes |
| Rain-sensing wipers | 175 | Yes |
| Satellite radio | 200 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 1975 | 75% |
| Total Not Requested | 675 | 25% |
Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C350 Sport Sedan
| Leather seating surfaces | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Leather seating surfaces | 900 | Yes |
| Upholstered door panels, leather | 250 | No |
| Total Requested | 900 | 78% |
| Total Not Requested | 250 | 22% |
| Multimedia Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | Yes |
| Traffic information | 25 | No |
| Media drive, large | 15 | No |
| CD changer, in-dash | 200 | No |
| DVD-compatible player | 0 | No |
| iPod integration | 100 | Yes |
| SD Card slot | 25 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 825 | 77% |
| Total Not Requested | 240 | 23% |
| Premium 2 Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench | 100 | No |
| Folding second row seats | 300 | Yes |
| Xenon HID headlights | 500 | Yes |
| Sunshade, rear, power | 225 | No |
| Rear seat pass-through | 100 | Yes |
| Headlight washers | 50 | No |
| Steering-linked fog lights | 50 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 950 | 72% |
| Total Not Requested | 375 | 28% |
Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C63 AMG
| Premium 2 Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Xenon HID headlights | 500 | Yes |
| Sunshade, rear, power | 225 | No |
| Headlight washers | 50 | No |
| Steering-linked fog lights | 50 | Yes |
| Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power | 100 | No |
| Memory system, driver seat | 200 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 750 | 67% |
| Total Not Requested | 375 | 33% |
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