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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: $34,920

Volkswagen Passat 1.8T SEL   
Difference: $11,275

Lowest Total Invoice: $33,192

Volkswagen Passat 1.8T SEL   
Difference: $9,831

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201620162016201120112011
ModelPassatPassatPassatC-ClassC-ClassC-Class
Trim1.8T SEL1.8T SEL PremiumV6 SEL PremiumC300 Sport SedanC350 Sport SedanC63 AMG
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $30,495 $34,270 $36,835 $33,990 $39,990 $58,200
Base Invoice $29,245 $32,865 $35,325 $31,611 $37,191 $54,126
Lighting Package 1,095     985 985 985
Body kit 1,900 1,900 1,900      
Floor mats 235          
Rear spoiler 375 375 375 300    
Multimedia Package       2,700 2,700 3,350
Premium 1 Package       1,995    
Metallic paint (extra cost)       720 720 720
Rearview camera       460 460 460
Telematics service, such as OnStar       660 660 660
Heated front seats       750 750  
Proximity key       1,140 1,140 1,140
Leather seating surfaces       1,620 1,620  
Wood trim           0
Lighting Package 942     916 916 916
Body kit 1,700 1,700 1,700      
Floor mats 185          
Rear spoiler 300 300 300 279    
Multimedia Package       2,511 2,511 3,115
Premium 1 Package       1,855    
Metallic paint (extra cost)       669 669 669
Rearview camera       428 428 428
Telematics service, such as OnStar       614 614 614
Heated front seats       698 698  
Proximity key       1,060 1,060 1,060
Leather seating surfaces       1,507 1,507  
Wood trim           0
Options (change) 3,605 2,275 2,275 11,330 9,035 7,315
Options (change) 3,127 2,000 2,000 10,537 8,403 6,802
Destination 820 820 820 875 875 875
Gas Tax 0 0 0 0 0 2,100
Total Price $34,920 $37,365 $39,930 $46,195 $49,900 $68,490
Total Invoice $33,192 $35,685 $38,145 $43,023 $46,469 $63,903

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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: $13,410
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $11,860
Model Year201620162016201120112011
ModelPassatPassatPassatC-ClassC-ClassC-Class
Trim1.8T SEL1.8T SEL PremiumV6 SEL PremiumC300 Sport SedanC350 Sport SedanC63 AMG
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine170hp I4170hp I4280hp V6228hp V6268hp V6451hp V8
TransmissionT6T6S6M6T7T7
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)400, 9400, 9400, 9100, 8100, 8450, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/45-18235/45-18235/45-18225/45-17225/45-17235/40-18
Total Price$34,920$37,365$39,930$46,195$49,900$68,490
Adjustments for Features-2,135-3,245-3,3450-1,250-475
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$32,785$34,120$36,585$46,195$48,650$68,015
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,335$3,800$0$2,455$21,820
Total Invoice$33,192$35,685$38,145$43,023$46,469$63,903
Adjustments for Features-2,029-3,099-3,1950-1,164-443
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$31,163$32,586$34,950$43,023$45,305$63,460
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,423$3,787$0$2,282$20,437

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

Model Year201620162016201120112011
ModelPassatPassatPassatC-ClassC-ClassC-Class
Trim1.8T SEL1.8T SEL PremiumV6 SEL PremiumC300 Sport SedanC350 Sport SedanC63 AMG
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr 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  $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power   $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$325
CD player$125$125$125   
DVD-compatible player   $0$0$0
HD radio$50$50$50   
iPod integration   $100$100$100
Media drive   $15$15$15
Mirrorlink support$0$0$0   
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25$25   
Surround sound     $250
Traffic + travel information$25$25$25   
Traffic information     $25
USB port$25$25$25   
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 
Memory system, driver seat$200$200$200$200$200 
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$6,190$7,300$7,400$4,055$5,305$4,530
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,135$3,245$3,345$0$1,250$475
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,029-3,099-3,1950-1,164-443

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

Model Year20162011
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 Weight3,231 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
Volkswagen Passat 1.8T SEL

Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
LED headlights1000No
LED tail lights0No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested1000100%

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%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Steering-linked fog lights50Yes
Total Requested55092%
Total Not Requested508%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15No
SD Card slot25Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
DVD-compatible player0No
iPod integration100Yes
Total Requested85080%
Total Not Requested21520%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Rear seat pass-through100Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Compass0No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat100No
Folding second row seats300Yes
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
Total Requested115065%
Total Not Requested62535%

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%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Steering-linked fog lights50Yes
Total Requested55092%
Total Not Requested508%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15No
SD Card slot25Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
DVD-compatible player0No
iPod integration100Yes
Total Requested85080%
Total Not Requested21520%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C63 AMG

Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Steering-linked fog lights50Yes
Total Requested55092%
Total Not Requested508%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250No
Harman/Kardon, 450W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
SD Card slot25Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
DVD-compatible player0No
iPod integration100Yes
Total Requested85051%
Total Not Requested81549%

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