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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: $35,500

Volkswagen Passat V6 SEL Premium   
Difference: $13,410

Lowest Total Invoice: $34,080

Volkswagen Passat V6 SEL Premium   
Difference: $11,462

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201820072007
ModelPassatC-ClassC-Class
TrimV6 SEL PremiumC350 Sport SedanC350 Luxury Sedan
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $34,650 $38,000 $38,600
Base Invoice $33,230 $35,340 $35,898
Sunroof Package   1,790 1,790
Folding second row seats   290 290
Metallic paint (extra cost)   690 690
Heated front seats   680 680
Bluetooth cell phone link   765 765
Xenon HID headlights   790 790
Telematics service, such as OnStar   820 820
Navigation system   2,210 2,210
7-speed shiftable automatic   1,410  
Leather upholstery, extended coverage   1,500 1,500
Sunroof Package   1,665 1,665
Folding second row seats   270 270
Metallic paint (extra cost)   642 642
Heated front seats   633 633
Bluetooth cell phone link   711 711
Xenon HID headlights   735 735
Telematics service, such as OnStar   763 763
Navigation system   2,055 2,055
7-speed shiftable automatic   1,311  
Leather upholstery, extended coverage   1,395 1,395
Options (change) 0 10,945 9,535
Options (change) 0 10,180 8,869
Destination 850 775 775
Total Price $35,500 $49,720 $48,910
Total Invoice $34,080 $46,295 $45,542

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Mercedes-Benz C-Class

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Passat V6 SEL Premium
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $17,245
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $15,149
Model Year201820072007
ModelPassatC-ClassC-Class
TrimV6 SEL PremiumC350 Sport SedanC350 Luxury Sedan
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine280hp V6268hp V6268hp V6
TransmissionS6T7T7
DrivetrainFWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/28 MPG20/29 MPG20/29 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)400, 9?, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/45-18225/45-17205/55-16
Total Price$35,500$49,720$48,910
Adjustments for Features-4,0100-175
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$31,490$49,720$48,735
Cost Above Minimum$0$985$0
Total Invoice$34,080$46,295$45,542
Adjustments for Features-3,8500-163
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$30,230$46,295$45,379
Cost Above Minimum$0$916$0

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

Model Year201820072007
ModelPassatC-ClassC-Class
TrimV6 SEL PremiumC350 Sport SedanC350 Luxury Sedan
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automated manual$1100  
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1200$1200
FWD$0  
RWD $0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control$600  
Cruise control $150$150
Hands-free trunk or liftgate$100  
Proximity key$250  
Remote app$25  
Remote start$150  
Remote window/roof operation $15$15
Semi-automated parking system$500  
Sunshade, rear, power $225$225
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350$350
Universal garage door opener $100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0$0
Automatic braking, low-speed$200  
Blind spot warning system$200  
Cross-traffic collision intervention, rear$100  
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100  
Forward collision warning$200  
Lane departure prevention, steering-based$200  
Lane departure warning$200  
Obstacle detection, front$150  
Obstacle detection, rear$250  
Rearview camera$200  
Secondary collision brake assist$25  
Tire-pressure monitor$75  
Vehicle health reports$0  
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder$25  
Exterior 
Body kit $0 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25 
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100  
App support$0  
Apple CarPlay support$100  
Aux input$50  
Bluetooth audio streaming$25  
HD radio$50  
Mirrorlink support$0  
Satellite radio$200  
SMS text-to-speech reader$25  
Traffic + travel information$25  
Voice control for nav and audio$100  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25  
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75$75
Fog light, rear $100$100
Headlight washers $50$50
LED headlights$1000  
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25$25
Power-folding mirrors$50  
Steering-linked fog lights$50  
Xenon HID headlights $500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim $100 
Heated second row seats$200  
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50$50
Manual tilt adjuster, passenger seat $50$50
Memory system, passenger seat $150$150
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat $50$50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat $50$50
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100  
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100  
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100  
Power-folding headrests, second row seats $50$50
Wood trim  $300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100  
Total Value of Features$7,325$3,315$3,490
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,010$0$175
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,8500-163

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

Model Year20182007
ModelPassatC-Class
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase110.4 in106.9 in
Length191.6 in178.4 in
Width72.2 in68.0 in
Height58.5 in55.6 in
Curb Weight3,571 lb.3,495 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.16.4 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.3 in38.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.9 in53.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in51.9 in
Row 1 Legroom42.4 in41.7 in
Row 2 Headroom37.8 in37.3 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.0 in54.3 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in54.5 in
Row 2 Legroom39.1 in33.0 in
Cargo Volume15.9 ft312.2 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C350 Sport Sedan

Folding second row seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Folding second row seats300Yes
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
Rear seat pass-through100Yes
Total Requested40080%
Total Not Requested10020%
Xenon HID headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Total Requested50091%
Total Not Requested509%
Sunroof Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Universal garage door opener100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Total Requested115074%
Total Not Requested40026%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C350 Luxury Sedan

Folding second row seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Folding second row seats300Yes
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
Rear seat pass-through100Yes
Total Requested40080%
Total Not Requested10020%
Xenon HID headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Total Requested50091%
Total Not Requested509%
Sunroof Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Universal garage door opener100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Total Requested115074%
Total Not Requested40026%

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