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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: $32,875

Volkswagen Passat 2.0T SEL Premium   
Difference: $8,535

Lowest Total Invoice: $31,503

Volkswagen Passat 2.0T SEL Premium   
Difference: $7,067

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20182018200820082008
ModelPassatPassatC-ClassC-ClassC-Class
Trim2.0T SEL PremiumV6 SEL PremiumC300 Sport SedanC350 Sport SedanC63 AMG
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $31,650 $34,650 $31,600 $36,900 $53,800
Base Invoice $30,353 $33,230 $29,388 $34,317 $50,034
Rear spoiler 375 375      
Premium II Package     2,750 1,350 1,080
Multimedia Package     2,950 2,950 2,950
Leather seating surfaces     1,550 1,550  
Telematics service, such as OnStar     650 650 650
iPod integration     375 375 375
Metallic paint (extra cost)     710 710 710
Wood trim         0
Rear spoiler 300 300      
Premium II Package     2,558 1,256 1,004
Multimedia Package     2,744 2,744 2,744
Leather seating surfaces     1,442 1,442  
Telematics service, such as OnStar     604 604 604
iPod integration     349 349 349
Metallic paint (extra cost)     660 660 660
Wood trim         0
Options (change) 375 375 8,985 7,585 5,765
Options (change) 300 300 8,357 7,055 5,361
Destination 850 850 825 825 875
Gas Tax 0 0 0 0 1,700
Total Price $32,875 $35,875 $41,410 $45,310 $62,140
Total Invoice $31,503 $34,380 $38,570 $42,197 $57,970

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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: $12,805
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $11,159
Model Year20182018200820082008
ModelPassatPassatC-ClassC-ClassC-Class
Trim2.0T SEL PremiumV6 SEL PremiumC300 Sport SedanC350 Sport SedanC63 AMG
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine174hp I4280hp V6228hp V6268hp V6451hp V8
TransmissionT6S6M6T7T7
DrivetrainFWDFWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)400, 9400, 9450, 12450, 12450, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/45-18235/45-18225/45-17225/45-17235/40-18
Total Price$32,875$35,875$41,410$45,310$62,140
Adjustments for Features-4,270-4,4200-1,450-1,750
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$28,605$31,455$41,410$43,860$60,390
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,850$0$2,450$18,980
Total Invoice$31,503$34,380$38,570$42,197$57,970
Adjustments for Features-4,092-4,2360-1,350-1,633
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$27,411$30,144$38,570$40,847$56,337
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,733$0$2,277$17,767

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

Model Year20182018200820082008
ModelPassatPassatC-ClassC-ClassC-Class
Trim2.0T SEL PremiumV6 SEL PremiumC300 Sport SedanC350 Sport SedanC63 AMG
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100    
6-speed automated manual $1100   
6-speed manual  $150  
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1200$1200
FWD$0$0   
RWD  $0$0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control$600$600   
Cruise control  $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
Semi-automated parking system$500$500   
Sunshade, rear, power  $225$225$225
Universal garage door opener  $100$100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $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   
Rearview camera$200$200   
Secondary collision brake assist$25$25   
Vehicle health reports$0$0   
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25   
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation  $100$100$100
Exterior 
Body kit  $0$0$0
Bodyside moldings$75$75   
Rear spoiler$200$200 $200$200
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100$100   
App support$0$0   
Apple CarPlay support$100$100   
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25   
CD changer, in-dash  $325$325$325
CD player$125$125   
DVD-compatible player  $0$0$0
HD radio$50$50   
iPod integration  $100$100$100
Media drive  $15$15$15
Mirrorlink support$0$0   
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25   
Surround sound  $250$250$250
Traffic + travel information$25$25   
USB port$25$25   
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25$25   
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75$75$75
Chronometer    $100
Fog light, rear  $100$100$100
Headlight washers  $50$50$50
Interior ambient lighting$150$150   
LED headlights$1000$1000   
Mirror tilt-down in reverse  $25$25$25
Power-folding mirrors $50$50$50$50
Xenon HID headlights  $500$500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim  $100  
Heated second row seats$200$200   
Leather door panel trim  $250$250$250
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $50$50$50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $50$50$50
Memory system, driver seat$200$200   
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100   
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100$100   
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat    $100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat    $100
Power-folding headrests, second row seats  $50$50$50
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$7,100$7,250$2,830$4,280$4,580
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,270$4,420$0$1,450$1,750
Value of Feature Adjustments-4,092-4,2360-1,350-1,633

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

Model Year20182008
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 Weight3,275 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
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C300 Sport Sedan

Leather seating surfaces
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Total Requested90078%
Total Not Requested25022%
Premium II Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
Folding second row seats300Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Rear seat pass-through100Yes
Headlight washers50No
Steering-linked fog lights50Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Universal garage door opener100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers175Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Total Requested172576%
Total Not Requested55024%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Surround sound250No
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15No
Harman/Kardon, 450W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
SD Card slot25Yes
Total Requested72547%
Total Not Requested81553%

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%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Surround sound250No
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15No
Harman/Kardon, 450W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
SD Card slot25Yes
Total Requested72547%
Total Not Requested81553%
Premium II Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
Folding second row seats300Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Rear seat pass-through100Yes
Headlight washers50No
Steering-linked fog lights50Yes
Total Requested95072%
Total Not Requested37528%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C63 AMG

Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Surround sound250No
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15No
Harman/Kardon, 450W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
SD Card slot25Yes
Total Requested72547%
Total Not Requested81553%
Premium II Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Headlight washers50No
Steering-linked fog lights50Yes
Total Requested55067%
Total Not Requested27533%

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