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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: $32,875

Volkswagen Passat 2.0T SEL Premium   
Difference: $27,630

Lowest Total Invoice: $31,503

Volkswagen Passat 2.0T SEL Premium   
Difference: $24,829

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2018201820112011
ModelPassatPassatE-Class (2-door)E-Class (2-door)
Trim2.0T SEL PremiumV6 SEL PremiumE350E550
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Base Price $31,650 $34,650 $48,850 $55,450
Base Invoice $30,353 $33,230 $45,431 $51,569
Rear spoiler 375 375 300 300
Premium 2 Package     2,450 2,450
Premium 1 Package     4,000 4,000
Distronic Plus Package     2,650 2,650
Metallic paint (extra cost)     720 720
Telematics service, such as OnStar     660 660
Rear spoiler 300 300 279 279
Premium 2 Package     2,279 2,279
Premium 1 Package     3,720 3,720
Distronic Plus Package     2,465 2,465
Metallic paint (extra cost)     669 669
Telematics service, such as OnStar     614 614
Options (change) 375 375 10,780 10,780
Options (change) 300 300 10,026 10,026
Destination 850 850 875 875
Total Price $32,875 $35,875 $60,505 $67,105
Total Invoice $31,503 $34,380 $56,332 $62,470

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Passat 2.0T SEL Premium
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $26,200
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $23,498
Model Year2018201820112011
ModelPassatPassatE-Class (2-door)E-Class (2-door)
Trim2.0T SEL PremiumV6 SEL PremiumE350E550
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Engine174hp I4280hp V6268hp V6382hp V8
TransmissionT6S6T7T7
DrivetrainFWDFWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)400, 9400, 9610, 14610, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/45-18235/45-18235/45-17235/40-18
Total Price$32,875$35,875$60,505$67,105
Adjustments for Features0-150-1,430-1,930
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$32,875$35,725$59,075$65,175
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,850$0$6,100
Total Invoice$31,503$34,380$56,332$62,470
Adjustments for Features0-144-1,331-1,797
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$31,503$34,236$55,001$60,673
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,733$0$5,672

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

Model Year2018201820112011
ModelPassatPassatE-Class (2-door)E-Class (2-door)
Trim2.0T SEL PremiumV6 SEL PremiumE350E550
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
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  
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed  $850$850
Hands-free trunk or liftgate$100$100  
Parking guidance system - passive  $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, high-speed or partial  $200$200
Automatic braking, low-speed$200$200  
Automatic seat belt presenters, front row  $100$100
Blind spot warning system$200$200  
Cross-traffic collision intervention, rear$100$100  
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100$100  
Driver drowsiness monitor  $150$150
Knee airbag, driver  $75$75
Lane departure prevention, steering-based$200$200  
Lane departure warning$200$200  
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system  $0$0
Secondary collision brake assist$25$25  
Vehicle health reports$0$0  
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25  
Rear seat pass-through$100$100  
Second-row low console  $100$100
Storage compartment under front seat(s)  $50$50
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation  $100$100
Residual heat  $50$50
Exterior 
Body kit   $0
Panoramic sunroof  $1200$1200
Sunroof$900$900  
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
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  
Traffic information  $25$25
USB port$25$25  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75$75
Auto-dimming headlights  $200$200
Fog light, rear  $100$100
Fog lights$125$125  
Headlight washers  $50$50
LED headlights$1000$1000  
Mirror tilt-down in reverse  $25$25
Power-folding mirrors $50  
Steering-linked fog lights$50$50  
Steering-linked headlights  $150$150
Xenon HID headlights  $500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50  
Cooled or ventilated front seats  $300$300
Heated second row seats$200$200  
Leather door panel trim  $250$250
Memory system, passenger seat  $150$150
Metal pedals$75$75  
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  
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100$100  
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
Total Value of Features$6,900$7,050$8,330$8,830
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$150$1,430$1,930
Value of Feature Adjustments0-144-1,331-1,797

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

Model Year20182011
ModelPassatE-Class (2-door)
Body4dr Sedan2dr Coupe
Wheelbase110.4 in108.7 in
Length191.6 in185.0 in
Width72.2 in70.3 in
Height58.5 in55.0 in
Curb Weight3,275 lb.3,586 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.17.4 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.3 in40.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.9 in54.1 in
Row 1 Legroom42.4 in42.0 in
Row 2 Headroom37.8 in35.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.0 in48.9 in
Row 2 Legroom39.1 in33.0 in
Cargo Volume15.9 ft315.9 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz E-Class (2-door) E350

Premium 2 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested75052%
Total Not Requested70048%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Navigation system600Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Surround sound250No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
HD radio50Yes
Media drive, large15No
iPod integration100Yes
Harman/Kardon, 610W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested147564%
Total Not Requested84036%
Distronic Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Parking guidance system - passive250Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed200No
Forward collision alert200Yes
Total Requested85049%
Total Not Requested90051%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz E-Class (2-door) E550

Premium 2 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested75052%
Total Not Requested70048%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Navigation system600Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Surround sound250No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
HD radio50Yes
Media drive, large15No
iPod integration100Yes
Harman/Kardon, 610W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested147564%
Total Not Requested84036%
Distronic Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Parking guidance system - passive250Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed200No
Forward collision alert200Yes
Total Requested85049%
Total Not Requested90051%

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