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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: $31,040

Volkswagen Passat 2.5L SEL Premium   
Difference: $23,755

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,740

Volkswagen Passat 2.5L SEL Premium   
Difference: $21,285

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122012201220142014
ModelPassatPassatPassatE-Class (2-door)E-Class (2-door)
Trim2.5L SEL PremiumTDI SEL PremiumV6 SEL PremiumE350E550
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Base Price $29,895 $32,195 $32,950 $52,200 $59,000
Base Invoice $28,670 $30,876 $31,600 $48,546 $54,870
Rear spoiler 375 375 375 300 300
Metallic paint (extra cost)       720 720
Proximity key       650 650
Rear spoiler 300 300 300 279 279
Metallic paint (extra cost)       670 670
Proximity key       605 605
Options (change) 375 375 375 1,670 1,670
Options (change) 300 300 300 1,554 1,554
Destination 770 770 770 925 925
Total Price $31,040 $33,340 $34,095 $54,795 $61,595
Total Invoice $29,740 $31,946 $32,670 $51,025 $57,349

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Passat 2.5L SEL Premium
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $20,880
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $18,608
Model Year20122012201220142014
ModelPassatPassatPassatE-Class (2-door)E-Class (2-door)
Trim2.5L SEL PremiumTDI SEL PremiumV6 SEL PremiumE350E550
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Engine170hp I5140hp I4 D280hp V6302hp V6402hp V8
TransmissionT6S6S6T7T7
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)400, 9400, 9400, 9?, 8?, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/55-17235/45-18235/45-18235/40-18235/40-18
Total Price$31,040$33,340$34,095$54,795$61,595
Adjustments for Features00-100-2,875-3,275
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$31,040$33,340$33,995$51,920$58,320
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,300$2,955$0$6,400
Total Invoice$29,740$31,946$32,670$51,025$57,349
Adjustments for Features00-96-2,677-3,049
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$29,740$31,946$32,574$48,348$54,300
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,206$2,834$0$5,952

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

Model Year20122012201220142014
ModelPassatPassatPassatE-Class (2-door)E-Class (2-door)
Trim2.5L SEL PremiumTDI SEL PremiumV6 SEL PremiumE350E550
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100    
6-speed automated manual $1100$1100  
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1200$1200
FWD$0$0$0  
RWD   $0$0
Accessories 
Remote app   $25$25
Remote start$150$150$150  
Remote window/roof operation   $15$15
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250$250  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power   $350$350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats   $0$0
Automatic seat belt presenters, front row   $100$100
Driver drowsiness monitor   $150$150
Forward collision warning   $200$200
Knee airbag, driver   $75$75
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system   $0$0
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25$25  
Rear seat pass-through$100$100$100  
Second-row low console   $100$100
Storage compartment under front seat(s)   $50$50
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation   $100$100
Rain-sensing wipers   $175$175
Rear air vents   $100$100
Residual heat   $50$50
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75$75  
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop   $150$150
Exterior 
Body kit    $0
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)   $25$25
Panoramic sunroof   $1200$1200
Sunroof$900$900$900  
Infotainment 
Aux input$50$50$50  
CD changer, in-dash   $325$325
CD player$125$125$125  
iPod integration$100$100$100  
Media drive$15$15$15  
Navigation system$600$600$600  
Satellite radio$200$200$200  
SMS text-to-speech reader   $25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation   $225$225
Traffic information$25$25$25  
USB port   $25$25
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100$100  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror   $75$75
Cornering lights$50$50$50  
Fog light, rear   $100$100
Fog lights$125$125$125  
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only   $750$750
Mirror tilt-down in reverse   $25$25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50$50  
Door sill trim plates   $100$100
Leather door panel trim   $250$250
Memory system, passenger seat   $150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat   $150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, 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$100$100  
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100  
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat   $100$100
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces$0$0$0  
Wood trim   $300$300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical    $500
Adaptive dampers - mechanical   $100 
Sport suspension (upgrade)    $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100$100$100
Total Value of Features$4,240$4,240$4,340$7,115$7,515
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$0$100$2,875$3,275
Value of Feature Adjustments00-96-2,677-3,049

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

Model Year20122014
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 Weight3,167 lb.3,620 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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