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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: $32,875 Volkswagen Passat 2.0T SEL Premium | |||||||
| Difference: $6,235 | |||||||
Lowest Total Invoice: $31,503 Volkswagen Passat 2.0T SEL Premium | |||||||
| Difference: $4,925 | |||||||
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| Model Year | 2018 | 2018 | 2006 | 2006 | 2006 | 2006 | 2006 |
| Model | Passat | Passat | C-Class | C-Class | C-Class | C-Class | C-Class |
| Trim | 2.0T SEL Premium | V6 SEL Premium | C230 Sport Sedan | C280 Luxury Sedan | C350 Sport Sedan | C350 Luxury Sedan | C55 |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Base Price | $31,650 | $34,650 | $29,200 | $32,950 | $37,550 | $38,150 | $54,450 |
| Base Invoice | $30,353 | $33,230 | $27,156 | $30,644 | $34,922 | $35,480 | $50,639 |
| Rear spoiler | 375 | 375 | |||||
| Power driver seat | 600 | 600 | |||||
| Sunroof Package | 1,790 | 1,790 | 1,790 | 1,790 | |||
| Folding second row seats | 290 | 290 | 290 | 290 | |||
| Metallic paint (extra cost) | 690 | 690 | 690 | 690 | 690 | ||
| Satellite radio | 500 | 500 | 500 | 500 | 500 | ||
| Heated front seats | 680 | 680 | 680 | 680 | |||
| Bluetooth cell phone link | 765 | 765 | 765 | 765 | 765 | ||
| Xenon HID headlights | 790 | 790 | 790 | 790 | 790 | ||
| Telematics service, such as OnStar | 820 | 820 | 820 | 820 | |||
| Navigation system | 2,210 | 2,210 | 2,210 | 2,210 | 2,210 | ||
| Rear spoiler | 300 | 300 | |||||
| Power driver seat | 558 | 558 | |||||
| Sunroof Package | 1,665 | 1,665 | 1,665 | 1,665 | |||
| Folding second row seats | 270 | 270 | 270 | 270 | |||
| Metallic paint (extra cost) | 642 | 642 | 642 | 642 | 642 | ||
| Satellite radio | 465 | 465 | 465 | 465 | 465 | ||
| Heated front seats | 633 | 633 | 633 | 633 | |||
| Bluetooth cell phone link | 711 | 711 | 711 | 711 | 711 | ||
| Xenon HID headlights | 735 | 735 | 735 | 735 | 735 | ||
| Telematics service, such as OnStar | 763 | 763 | 763 | 763 | |||
| Navigation system | 2,055 | 2,055 | 2,055 | 2,055 | 2,055 | ||
| Options (change) | 375 | 375 | 9,135 | 9,135 | 8,535 | 8,535 | 4,955 |
| Options (change) | 300 | 300 | 8,497 | 8,497 | 7,939 | 7,939 | 4,608 |
| Destination | 850 | 850 | 775 | 775 | 775 | 775 | 775 |
| Gas Tax | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1,300 |
| Total Price | $32,875 | $35,875 | $39,110 | $42,860 | $46,860 | $47,460 | $61,480 |
| Total Invoice | $31,503 | $34,380 | $36,428 | $39,916 | $43,636 | $44,194 | $57,322 |
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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Mercedes-Benz C-Class
| Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Passat 2.0T SEL Premium | |||||||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $11,445 | |||||||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $9,918 | |||||||
| Model Year | 2018 | 2018 | 2006 | 2006 | 2006 | 2006 | 2006 |
| Model | Passat | Passat | C-Class | C-Class | C-Class | C-Class | C-Class |
| Trim | 2.0T SEL Premium | V6 SEL Premium | C230 Sport Sedan | C280 Luxury Sedan | C350 Sport Sedan | C350 Luxury Sedan | C55 |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Engine | 174hp I4 | 280hp V6 | 201hp V6 | 228hp V6 | 268hp V6 | 268hp V6 | 362hp V8 |
| Transmission | T6 | S6 | M6 | T7 | M6 | T7 | T5 |
| Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | RWD | RWD | RWD | RWD | RWD |
| EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway) | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG |
| Audio (watts, speakers) | 400, 9 | 400, 9 | ?, 6 | ?, 6 | ?, 6 | ?, 6 | 320, 12 |
| Tire (rear if not all the same) | 235/45-18 | 235/45-18 | 225/45-17 | 205/55-16 | 225/45-17 | 205/55-16 | 225/40-18 |
| Total Price | $32,875 | $35,875 | $39,110 | $42,860 | $46,860 | $47,460 | $61,480 |
| Adjustments for Features | -5,210 | -5,360 | 0 | -1,225 | -300 | -1,525 | -1,500 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Price | $27,665 | $30,515 | $39,110 | $41,635 | $46,560 | $45,935 | $59,980 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $2,850 | $0 | $2,525 | $7,450 | $6,825 | $20,870 |
| Total Invoice | $31,503 | $34,380 | $36,428 | $39,916 | $43,636 | $44,194 | $57,322 |
| Adjustments for Features | -4,993 | -5,137 | 0 | -1,141 | -279 | -1,420 | -1,399 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice | $26,510 | $29,243 | $36,428 | $38,775 | $43,357 | $42,774 | $55,923 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $2,733 | $0 | $2,347 | $6,929 | $6,346 | $19,495 |
Features Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Mercedes-Benz C-Class
| Model Year | 2018 | 2018 | 2006 | 2006 | 2006 | 2006 | 2006 |
| Model | Passat | Passat | C-Class | C-Class | C-Class | C-Class | C-Class |
| Trim | 2.0T SEL Premium | V6 SEL Premium | C230 Sport Sedan | C280 Luxury Sedan | C350 Sport Sedan | C350 Luxury Sedan | C55 |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 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 | ||||||
| 6-speed manual | $150 | $150 | |||||
| 7-speed manually-shiftable automatic | $1200 | $1200 | |||||
| 5-speed manually-shiftable automatic | $1000 | ||||||
| FWD | $0 | $0 | |||||
| RWD | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | ||
| Accessories | |||||||
| Adaptive cruise control | $600 | $600 | |||||
| Cruise control | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | ||
| Hands-free trunk or liftgate | $100 | $100 | |||||
| Proximity key | $250 | $250 | |||||
| Remote app | $25 | $25 | |||||
| Remote start | $150 | $150 | |||||
| Remote window/roof operation | $15 | $15 | $15 | $15 | $15 | ||
| Semi-automated parking system | $500 | $500 | |||||
| Sunshade, rear, power | $225 | $225 | $225 | $225 | |||
| Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual | $250 | $250 | |||||
| Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power | $350 | $350 | $350 | $350 | $350 | ||
| Universal garage door opener | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety | |||||||
| Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | ||
| Automatic braking, low-speed | $200 | $200 | |||||
| Blind spot warning system | $200 | $200 | |||||
| Cross-traffic collision intervention, rear | $100 | $100 | |||||
| Cross-traffic warning, rear | $100 | $100 | |||||
| Forward collision warning | $200 | $200 | |||||
| Lane departure prevention, steering-based | $200 | $200 | |||||
| Lane departure warning | $200 | $200 | |||||
| Obstacle detection, front | $150 | $150 | |||||
| Obstacle detection, rear | $250 | $250 | |||||
| Rear side airbags | $300 | ||||||
| Rearview camera | $200 | $200 | |||||
| Secondary collision brake assist | $25 | $25 | |||||
| Tire-pressure monitor | $75 | $75 | |||||
| Vehicle health reports | $0 | $0 | |||||
| Cargo Management | |||||||
| Overhead sunglass holder | $25 | $25 | |||||
| Climate Control | |||||||
| Intermittent wipers | $0 | ||||||
| Rain-sensing wipers | $175 | $175 | $175 | $175 | $175 | $175 | |
| Exterior | |||||||
| Body kit | $0 | $0 | $0 | ||||
| Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | ||
| Rear spoiler | $200 | $200 | $200 | ||||
| Infotainment | |||||||
| Android Auto support | $100 | $100 | |||||
| App support | $0 | $0 | |||||
| Apple CarPlay support | $100 | $100 | |||||
| Aux input | $50 | $50 | |||||
| Bluetooth audio streaming | $25 | $25 | |||||
| HD radio | $50 | $50 | |||||
| Mirrorlink support | $0 | $0 | |||||
| SMS text-to-speech reader | $25 | $25 | |||||
| Surround sound | $250 | ||||||
| Traffic + travel information | $25 | $25 | |||||
| Voice control for nav and audio | $100 | $100 | |||||
| Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors | |||||||
| Analog clock | $25 | $25 | |||||
| Auto-dimming driver-side mirror | $75 | $75 | $75 | $75 | $75 | ||
| Fog light, rear | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| Headlight washers | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | ||
| LED headlights | $1000 | $1000 | |||||
| Mirror tilt-down in reverse | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | ||
| Power-folding mirrors | $50 | ||||||
| Steering-linked fog lights | $50 | $50 | |||||
| Xenon HID headlights | $500 | $500 | $500 | $500 | $500 | ||
| Seats and Interior Trim | |||||||
| Aluminum trim | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||||
| Heated second row seats | $200 | $200 | |||||
| Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | ||
| Manual tilt adjuster, passenger seat | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | ||
| Memory system, passenger seat | $150 | $150 | $150 | ||||
| Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | ||
| Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat | $50 | $50 | $50 | ||||
| Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat | $100 | $100 | |||||
| Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | |||||
| Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | |||||
| Power-folding headrests, second row seats | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | ||
| Wood trim | $300 | $300 | |||||
| Suspension, Wheels, and Tires | |||||||
| Sport suspension (upgrade) | $0 | $0 | |||||
| Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade) | $0 | ||||||
| Transmission | |||||||
| Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls | $100 | ||||||
| Total Value of Features | $7,450 | $7,600 | $2,240 | $3,465 | $2,540 | $3,765 | $3,740 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | $5,210 | $5,360 | $0 | $1,225 | $300 | $1,525 | $1,500 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | -4,993 | -5,137 | 0 | -1,141 | -279 | -1,420 | -1,399 |
Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Mercedes-Benz C-Class
| Model Year | 2018 | 2006 |
| Model | Passat | C-Class |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Wheelbase | 110.4 in | 106.9 in |
| Length | 191.6 in | 178.4 in |
| Width | 72.2 in | 68.0 in |
| Height | 58.5 in | 55.6 in |
| Curb Weight | 3,275 lb. | 3,406 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 18.5 gal. | 16.4 gal. |
| Row 1 Headroom | 38.3 in | 38.9 in |
| Row 1 Shoulder Room | 56.9 in | 53.1 in |
| Row 1 Hip Room | 0.0 in | 51.9 in |
| Row 1 Legroom | 42.4 in | 41.7 in |
| Row 2 Headroom | 37.8 in | 37.3 in |
| Row 2 Shoulder Room | 57.0 in | 54.3 in |
| Row 2 Hip Room | 0.0 in | 54.5 in |
| Row 2 Legroom | 39.1 in | 33.0 in |
| Cargo Volume | 15.9 ft3 | 12.2 ft3 |
Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C230 Sport Sedan
| Folding second row seats | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Folding second row seats | 300 | Yes |
| Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench | 100 | No |
| Rear seat pass-through | 100 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 400 | 80% |
| Total Not Requested | 100 | 20% |
| Xenon HID headlights | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Xenon HID headlights | 500 | Yes |
| Headlight washers | 50 | No |
| Total Requested | 500 | 91% |
| Total Not Requested | 50 | 9% |
| Power driver seat | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power | 100 | No |
| Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat | 100 | Yes |
| Power tilt adjuster, driver seat | 50 | Yes |
| Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat | 50 | No |
| Memory system, driver seat | 200 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 350 | 70% |
| Total Not Requested | 150 | 30% |
| Sunroof Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Sunroof | 900 | Yes |
| Universal garage door opener | 100 | No |
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | 150 | Yes |
| Rain-sensing wipers | 100 | Yes |
| Sunshade, rear, power | 225 | No |
| Auto-dimming driver-side mirror | 75 | No |
| Total Requested | 1150 | 74% |
| Total Not Requested | 400 | 26% |
Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C280 Luxury Sedan
| Folding second row seats | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Folding second row seats | 300 | Yes |
| Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench | 100 | No |
| Rear seat pass-through | 100 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 400 | 80% |
| Total Not Requested | 100 | 20% |
| Xenon HID headlights | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Xenon HID headlights | 500 | Yes |
| Headlight washers | 50 | No |
| Total Requested | 500 | 91% |
| Total Not Requested | 50 | 9% |
| Power driver seat | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power | 100 | No |
| Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat | 100 | Yes |
| Power tilt adjuster, driver seat | 50 | Yes |
| Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat | 50 | No |
| Memory system, driver seat | 200 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 350 | 70% |
| Total Not Requested | 150 | 30% |
| Sunroof Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Sunroof | 900 | Yes |
| Universal garage door opener | 100 | No |
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | 150 | Yes |
| Rain-sensing wipers | 100 | Yes |
| Sunshade, rear, power | 225 | No |
| Auto-dimming driver-side mirror | 75 | No |
| Total Requested | 1150 | 74% |
| Total Not Requested | 400 | 26% |
Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C350 Sport Sedan
| Folding second row seats | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Folding second row seats | 300 | Yes |
| Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench | 100 | No |
| Rear seat pass-through | 100 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 400 | 80% |
| Total Not Requested | 100 | 20% |
| Xenon HID headlights | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Xenon HID headlights | 500 | Yes |
| Headlight washers | 50 | No |
| Total Requested | 500 | 91% |
| Total Not Requested | 50 | 9% |
| Sunroof Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Sunroof | 900 | Yes |
| Universal garage door opener | 100 | No |
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | 150 | Yes |
| Rain-sensing wipers | 100 | Yes |
| Sunshade, rear, power | 225 | No |
| Auto-dimming driver-side mirror | 75 | No |
| Total Requested | 1150 | 74% |
| Total Not Requested | 400 | 26% |
Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C350 Luxury Sedan
| Folding second row seats | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Folding second row seats | 300 | Yes |
| Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench | 100 | No |
| Rear seat pass-through | 100 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 400 | 80% |
| Total Not Requested | 100 | 20% |
| Xenon HID headlights | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Xenon HID headlights | 500 | Yes |
| Headlight washers | 50 | No |
| Total Requested | 500 | 91% |
| Total Not Requested | 50 | 9% |
| Sunroof Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Sunroof | 900 | Yes |
| Universal garage door opener | 100 | No |
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | 150 | Yes |
| Rain-sensing wipers | 100 | Yes |
| Sunshade, rear, power | 225 | No |
| Auto-dimming driver-side mirror | 75 | No |
| Total Requested | 1150 | 74% |
| Total Not Requested | 400 | 26% |
Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C55
| Xenon HID headlights | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Xenon HID headlights | 500 | Yes |
| Headlight washers | 50 | No |
| Total Requested | 500 | 91% |
| Total Not Requested | 50 | 9% |
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