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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: $14,645

Lowest Total Invoice: $31,503

Volkswagen Passat 2.0T SEL Premium   
Difference: $12,751

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2018201820092009
ModelPassatPassatC-ClassC-Class
Trim2.0T SEL PremiumV6 SEL PremiumC350 Sport SedanC63 AMG
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $31,650 $34,650 $39,000 $56,300
Base Invoice $30,353 $33,230 $36,270 $52,359
Rear spoiler 375 375    
Multimedia Package     2,980 2,980
Premium II Package     1,350 1,100
Metallic paint (extra cost)     720 720
iPod integration     375 375
Telematics service, such as OnStar     650 650
Leather seating surfaces     1,570  
Wood trim       0
Rear spoiler 300 300    
Multimedia Package     2,771 2,771
Premium II Package     1,256 1,023
Metallic paint (extra cost)     669 669
iPod integration     349 349
Telematics service, such as OnStar     604 604
Leather seating surfaces     1,460  
Wood trim       0
Options (change) 375 375 7,645 5,825
Options (change) 300 300 7,109 5,416
Destination 850 850 875 875
Gas Tax 0 0 0 2,100
Total Price $32,875 $35,875 $47,520 $65,100
Total Invoice $31,503 $34,380 $44,254 $60,750

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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: $17,240
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $15,256
Model Year2018201820092009
ModelPassatPassatC-ClassC-Class
Trim2.0T SEL PremiumV6 SEL PremiumC350 Sport SedanC63 AMG
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine174hp I4280hp V6268hp V6451hp V8
TransmissionT6S6T7T7
DrivetrainFWDFWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)400, 9400, 9450, 12450, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/45-18235/45-18225/45-17235/40-18
Total Price$32,875$35,875$47,520$65,100
Adjustments for Features-3,245-3,395-6500
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$29,630$32,480$46,870$65,100
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,850$0$18,230
Total Invoice$31,503$34,380$44,254$60,750
Adjustments for Features-3,110-3,254-6050
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$28,393$31,126$43,649$60,750
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,733$0$17,101

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

Model Year2018201820092009
ModelPassatPassatC-ClassC-Class
Trim2.0T SEL PremiumV6 SEL PremiumC350 Sport SedanC63 AMG
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100   
6-speed automated manual $1100  
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1200$1200
FWD$0$0  
RWD  $0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control$600$600  
Cruise control  $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
Semi-automated parking system$500$500  
Sunshade, rear, power  $225$225
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$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$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
Exterior 
Body kit  $0$0
Bodyside moldings$75$75  
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
CD player$125$125  
DVD-compatible player  $0$0
HD radio$50$50  
iPod integration  $100$100
Media drive  $15$15
Mirrorlink support$0$0  
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25  
Surround sound  $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
Chronometer   $100
Fog light, rear  $100$100
Headlight washers  $50$50
Interior ambient lighting$150$150  
LED headlights$1000$1000  
Power-folding mirrors $50  
Xenon HID headlights  $500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Heated second row seats$200$200  
Leather door panel trim  $250 
Leather seating surfaces$900$900$900 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $50 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat   $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat   $150
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
Synthetic leather seating surfaces   $0
Wood trim  $300$300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - mechanical  $100 
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0$0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100 $100
Total Value of Features$7,850$8,000$5,255$4,605
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,245$3,395$650$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,110-3,254-6050

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

Model Year20182009
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 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

Premium II Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Headlight washers50No
Steering-linked fog lights50Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Total Requested75067%
Total Not Requested37533%
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%

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