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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: $39,594

Volkswagen Passat VR6   
Difference: $21,091

Lowest Total Invoice: $36,695

Volkswagen Passat VR6   
Difference: $19,809

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082015
ModelPassatE-Class (2-door)
TrimVR6E400
Body4dr Sedan2dr Coupe
Base Price $36,050 $53,350
Base Invoice $33,597 $49,616
iPod integration 0  
Heated front seats 225  
Rear spoiler 479 300
Rear side airbags 350 420
Navigation system 1,800  
Premium 1 Package   3,430
Parking Assist Package   1,290
Metallic paint (extra cost)   720
Special order charge   250
iPod integration 0  
Heated front seats 199  
Rear spoiler 310 279
Rear side airbags 310 391
Navigation system 1,589  
Premium 1 Package   3,190
Parking Assist Package   1,200
Metallic paint (extra cost)   670
Special order charge   233
Options (change) 2,854 6,410
Options (change) 2,408 5,963
Destination 690 925
Total Price $39,594 $60,685
Total Invoice $36,695 $56,504

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Passat VR6
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $16,651
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $15,675
Model Year20082015
ModelPassatE-Class (2-door)
TrimVR6E400
Body4dr Sedan2dr Coupe
Engine280hp V6329hp V6
TransmissionT6T7
DrivetrainFWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/26 MPG20/29 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)600, 10610, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/40-18235/40-18
Total Price$39,594$60,685
Adjustments for Features0-4,440
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$39,594$56,245
Total Invoice$36,695$56,504
Adjustments for Features0-4,134
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$36,695$52,370

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

Model Year20082015
ModelPassatE-Class (2-door)
TrimVR6E400
Body4dr Sedan2dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1200
FWD$0 
RWD $0
Accessories 
Remote app $25
Remote window/roof operation $15
Semi-automated parking system $500
Sunshade, rear$125 
Sunshade, rear, power $225
Sunshades, second row$125 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Around view cameras $500
Automatic seat belt presenters, front row $100
Driver drowsiness monitor $150
Forward collision warning $200
Full-size spare tire$225 
Knee airbag, driver $75
Obstacle detection, front $150
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0
Temporary spare tire $150
Cargo Management 
Cargo net$40 
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 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25
Panoramic sunroof $1200
Sunroof$900 
Infotainment 
App support $0
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100
DVD-compatible player $0
HD radio $50
In-vehicle Internet $150
iPod integration$100 
Media drive $15
Navigation map updates, three years $0
SD Card slot $25
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Surround sound $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225
Traffic + travel information $25
USB port $25
Voice control for nav and audio $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock $25
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75
Compass$0 
Fog light, rear $100
Fog lights$125 
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only $750
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25
Power-folding mirrors $50
Steering-linked headlights$150 
Xenon HID headlights$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100 
Center armrest(s), second row$50 
Door sill trim plates $100
Leather door panel trim $250
Memory system, passenger seat $150
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat $50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat $50
Wood trim $300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - mechanical $100
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Total Value of Features$3,915$8,355
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$4,440
Value of Feature Adjustments0-4,134

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

Model Year20082015
ModelPassatE-Class (2-door)
Body4dr Sedan2dr Coupe
Wheelbase106.7 in108.7 in
Length188.2 in185.0 in
Width71.7 in70.3 in
Height58.0 in54.8 in
Curb Weight3,576 lb.3,935 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.17.4 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.4 in36.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.7 in54.1 in
Row 1 Legroom41.4 in42.0 in
Row 2 Headroom37.8 in35.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.6 in48.9 in
Row 2 Legroom37.7 in32.6 in
Cargo Volume14.2 ft313.3 ft3

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

Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Satellite radio200Yes
Rearview camera200No
Surround sound250No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Harman/Kardon, 610W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25No
In-vehicle Internet150No
App support0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Total Requested80037%
Total Not Requested136563%
Parking Assist Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Parking guidance system - active500No
Around view cameras500No
Total Requested25018%
Total Not Requested115082%

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