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Volkswagen Passat vs. Mercedes-Benz E-Class (2-door) Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Volkswagen Passat vs. Mercedes-Benz E-Class (2-door) Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $35,875

Volkswagen Passat V6 SEL Premium   
Difference: $31,095

Lowest Total Invoice: $34,380

Volkswagen Passat V6 SEL Premium   
Difference: $27,969

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20182017
ModelPassatE-Class (2-door)
TrimV6 SEL PremiumE400
Body4dr Sedan2dr Coupe
Base Price $34,650 $54,550
Base Invoice $33,230 $50,732
Rear spoiler 375 350
Premium 3 Package   3,500
Premium 2 Package   2,825
Premium 1 Package   4,100
Metallic paint (extra cost)   720
Rear spoiler 300 326
Premium 3 Package   3,255
Premium 2 Package   2,628
Premium 1 Package   3,813
Metallic paint (extra cost)   670
Options (change) 375 11,495
Options (change) 300 10,692
Destination 850 925
Total Price $35,875 $66,970
Total Invoice $34,380 $62,349

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Mercedes-Benz E-Class (2-door)

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Passat V6 SEL Premium
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $26,715
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $23,891
Model Year20182017
ModelPassatE-Class (2-door)
TrimV6 SEL PremiumE400
Body4dr Sedan2dr Coupe
Engine280hp V6329hp V6
TransmissionS6T7
DrivetrainFWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/28 MPG20/29 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)400, 9610, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/45-18235/40-18
Total Price$35,875$66,970
Adjustments for Features0-4,380
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$35,875$62,590
Total Invoice$34,380$62,349
Adjustments for Features0-4,078
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$34,380$58,271

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Mercedes-Benz E-Class (2-door)

Model Year20182017
ModelPassatE-Class (2-door)
TrimV6 SEL PremiumE400
Body4dr Sedan2dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automated manual$1100 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1200
FWD$0 
RWD $0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control$600 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed $850
Hands-free trunk or liftgate$100 
Remote start$150 
Remote window/roof operation $15
Sunshade, rear, power $225
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350
Universal garage door opener $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Around view cameras $500
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200
Automatic seat belt presenters, front row $100
Blind spot collision prevention $150
Collision preparation system, rear $100
Cross-traffic collision intervention, rear$100 
Driver drowsiness monitor $150
Knee airbag, driver $75
Lane departure prevention, steering-based$200 
Lane keeping assist $400
Pedestrian detection $50
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0
Rearview camera$200 
Secondary collision brake assist$25 
Vehicle health reports$0 
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
Rear seat pass-through$100 
Second-row low console $100
Storage compartment under front seat(s) $50
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100
Residual heat $50
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150
Exterior 
Panoramic sunroof $1200
Sunroof$900 
Infotainment 
DVD-compatible player $0
In-vehicle Internet $150
iPod integration $100
Media drive $15
Mirrorlink support$0 
Navigation map updates, three years $0
Surround sound $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225
USB port$25 
Wi-Fi hotspot $50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75
Auto-dimming headlights $200
Cornering lights $50
Fog light, rear $100
Fog lights$125 
Headlight washers $50
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25
Steering-linked fog lights$50 
Steering-linked headlights $150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300
Heated second row seats$200 
Leather door panel trim $250
Memory system, passenger seat $150
Metal pedals$75 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat $50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat $50
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Wood trim $300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - mechanical $100
Total Value of Features$4,675$9,055
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$4,380
Value of Feature Adjustments0-4,078

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Mercedes-Benz E-Class (2-door)

Model Year20182017
ModelPassatE-Class (2-door)
Body4dr Sedan2dr Coupe
Wheelbase110.4 in108.7 in
Length191.6 in185.0 in
Width72.2 in70.3 in
Height58.5 in54.8 in
Curb Weight3,571 lb.3,935 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.17.4 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.3 in36.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.9 in54.1 in
Row 1 Legroom42.4 in42.0 in
Row 2 Headroom37.8 in35.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.0 in48.9 in
Row 2 Legroom39.1 in32.6 in
Cargo Volume15.9 ft313.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz E-Class (2-door) E400

Premium 3 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Semi-automated parking system500Yes
Around view cameras300No
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Collision preparation system, rear100No
Pedestrian detection50No
Lane keeping assist system400Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200No
Blind spot intervention150No
Total Requested200057%
Total Not Requested150043%
Premium 2 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Headlight washers50No
Cornering lights50No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
LED headlights250Yes
Total Requested65046%
Total Not Requested75054%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Satellite radio200Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Surround sound250No
Proximity key250Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Apple CarPlay support100Yes
Android Auto support100Yes
Harman/Kardon, 610W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
In-vehicle Internet150No
App support0Yes
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested162561%
Total Not Requested104039%

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