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Volkswagen Passat vs. Mercedes-Benz E-Class Price Comparison (MSRP)The sticker prices, before adjusting for remaining feature differences. Usually these are the numbers you will see on the window stickers.
Models in short supply often sell at or even above these prices.
Models in short supply often sell at or even above these prices.
Volkswagen Passat vs. Mercedes-Benz E-Class Invoice Comparison
Lowest Total Price: $41,244 Volkswagen Passat VR6 | |||||||
| Difference: $19,551 | |||||||
Lowest Total Invoice: $38,085 Volkswagen Passat VR6 | |||||||
| Difference: $18,520 | |||||||
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| Model Year | 2008 | 2015 | 2015 | 2015 | 2015 | 2015 | 2015 |
| Model | Passat | E-Class | E-Class | E-Class | E-Class | E-Class | E-Class |
| Trim | VR6 | E250 BlueTEC | E350 | E400 | E400 Hybrid | E63 AMG | E63 AMG S |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Base Price | $36,050 | $51,800 | $52,300 | $62,350 | $57,100 | $93,600 | $100,600 |
| Base Invoice | $33,597 | $48,174 | $48,639 | $57,986 | $53,103 | $87,048 | $93,558 |
| iPod integration | 0 | ||||||
| Rear side airbags | 350 | 420 | 420 | 420 | 420 | 420 | 420 |
| Rear spoiler | 479 | 300 | 300 | 300 | 300 | ||
| Body kit | 1,650 | ||||||
| Heated front seats | 225 | ||||||
| Navigation system | 1,800 | ||||||
| Sport Package | 0 | 0 | |||||
| Premium 1 Package | 4,380 | 4,380 | 4,380 | ||||
| Metallic paint (extra cost) | 720 | 720 | 720 | 720 | |||
| Special order charge | 250 | 250 | 250 | 250 | 250 | 250 | |
| Leather seating surfaces | 1,620 | 1,620 | 1,620 | ||||
| Sunshades, second row | 380 | 380 | 380 | 380 | 380 | 380 | |
| iPod integration | 0 | ||||||
| Rear side airbags | 310 | 391 | 391 | 391 | 391 | 391 | 391 |
| Rear spoiler | 310 | 279 | 279 | 279 | 279 | ||
| Body kit | 1,390 | ||||||
| Heated front seats | 199 | ||||||
| Navigation system | 1,589 | ||||||
| Sport Package | 0 | 0 | |||||
| Premium 1 Package | 4,073 | 4,073 | 4,073 | ||||
| Metallic paint (extra cost) | 670 | 670 | 670 | 670 | |||
| Special order charge | 233 | 233 | 233 | 233 | 233 | 233 | |
| Leather seating surfaces | 1,507 | 1,507 | 1,507 | ||||
| Sunshades, second row | 353 | 353 | 353 | 353 | 353 | 353 | |
| Options (change) | 4,504 | 8,070 | 8,070 | 2,070 | 8,070 | 1,050 | 1,050 |
| Options (change) | 3,798 | 7,506 | 7,506 | 1,926 | 7,506 | 977 | 977 |
| Destination | 690 | 925 | 925 | 925 | 925 | 925 | 925 |
| Total Price | $41,244 | $60,795 | $61,295 | $65,345 | $66,095 | $95,575 | $102,575 |
| Total Invoice | $38,085 | $56,605 | $57,070 | $60,837 | $61,534 | $88,950 | $95,460 |
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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Mercedes-Benz E-Class
| Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Passat VR6 | |||||||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $16,161 | |||||||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $15,364 | |||||||
| Model Year | 2008 | 2015 | 2015 | 2015 | 2015 | 2015 | 2015 |
| Model | Passat | E-Class | E-Class | E-Class | E-Class | E-Class | E-Class |
| Trim | VR6 | E250 BlueTEC | E350 | E400 | E400 Hybrid | E63 AMG | E63 AMG S |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Engine | 280hp V6 | 195hp I4 D | 302hp V6 | 329hp V6 | 302hp V6 H | 550hp V8 | 577hp V8 |
| Transmission | T6 | T7 | T7 | T7 | T7 | T7 | T7 |
| Drivetrain | FWD | RWD | RWD | RWD | RWD | AWD | AWD |
| EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway) | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG |
| Audio (watts, speakers) | 600, 10 | 610, 14 | 610, 14 | ?, 8 | 610, 14 | 610, 14 | 610, 14 |
| Tire (rear if not all the same) | 235/40-18 | 245/45-17 | 245/40-18 | 245/40-18 | 245/45-17 | 255/35-19 | 255/35-19 |
| Total Price | $41,244 | $60,795 | $61,295 | $65,345 | $66,095 | $95,575 | $102,575 |
| Adjustments for Features | 0 | -3,390 | -3,390 | -4,415 | -3,365 | -10,365 | -10,815 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Price | $41,244 | $57,405 | $57,905 | $60,930 | $62,730 | $85,210 | $91,760 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $0 | $500 | $3,525 | $5,325 | $27,805 | $34,355 |
| Total Invoice | $38,085 | $56,605 | $57,070 | $60,837 | $61,534 | $88,950 | $95,460 |
| Adjustments for Features | 0 | -3,156 | -3,156 | -4,110 | -3,133 | -9,647 | -10,065 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice | $38,085 | $53,449 | $53,914 | $56,727 | $58,401 | $79,303 | $85,395 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $0 | $465 | $3,278 | $4,952 | $25,854 | $31,946 |
Features Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Mercedes-Benz E-Class
| Model Year | 2008 | 2015 | 2015 | 2015 | 2015 | 2015 | 2015 |
| Model | Passat | E-Class | E-Class | E-Class | E-Class | E-Class | E-Class |
| Trim | VR6 | E250 BlueTEC | E350 | E400 | E400 Hybrid | E63 AMG | E63 AMG S |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Transmission and Drivetrain | |||||||
| 6-speed manually-shiftable automatic | $1100 | ||||||
| 7-speed manually-shiftable automatic | $1200 | $1200 | $1200 | $1200 | $1200 | $1200 | |
| FWD | $0 | ||||||
| RWD | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | |||
| AWD | $1700 | $1700 | |||||
| Accessories | |||||||
| Hands-free trunk or liftgate | $100 | $100 | |||||
| Power trunk closer | $350 | $350 | |||||
| Proximity key | $250 | $250 | $250 | ||||
| Remote app | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | |
| Remote window/roof operation | $15 | $15 | $15 | $15 | $15 | $15 | |
| Semi-automated parking system | $500 | $500 | |||||
| Sunshade, rear | $125 | ||||||
| Sunshade, rear, power | $225 | $225 | $225 | $225 | $225 | ||
| Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual | $250 | ||||||
| Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power | $350 | $350 | $350 | $350 | $350 | $350 | |
| Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety | |||||||
| Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | |
| Automatic braking, high-speed or partial | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | |
| Automatic braking, low-speed | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | |
| Blind spot warning system | $200 | ||||||
| Driver drowsiness monitor | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | |
| Forward collision warning | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | |
| Full-size spare tire | $225 | ||||||
| Knee airbag, driver | $75 | $75 | $75 | $75 | $75 | $75 | |
| Lane departure warning | $200 | ||||||
| Obstacle detection, front | $150 | $150 | |||||
| Obstacle detection, rear | $250 | $250 | $250 | ||||
| Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | |
| Rearview camera | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | |
| Rollover sensor | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| Temporary spare tire | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | |||
| Tires, run-flat | $150 | $150 | |||||
| Torque vectoring, brake-based | $100 | $100 | |||||
| Cargo Management | |||||||
| Cargo net | $40 | ||||||
| Console with shifter | $150 | $150 | $150 | ||||
| Console without shifter | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | |||
| Overhead sunglass holder | $25 | ||||||
| Storage compartment under front seat(s) | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| Climate Control | |||||||
| Automatic air recirculation | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Residual heat | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| Drivetrain | |||||||
| Limited-slip rear differential | $300 | ||||||
| Engine / Motor | |||||||
| Automatic start / stop | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | |
| Raised top speed limiter | $0 | ||||||
| Exterior | |||||||
| Body kit | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | |
| Bodyside moldings | $75 | ||||||
| Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | ||
| Painted brake calipers (optional) | $0 | $0 | |||||
| Infotainment | |||||||
| App support | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | |
| Bluetooth audio streaming | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | |
| Bluetooth cell phone link | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| DVD-compatible player | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | |
| HD radio | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| In-vehicle Internet | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | |
| iPod integration | $100 | ||||||
| Media drive | $15 | $15 | $15 | $15 | $15 | $15 | |
| Navigation map updates, three years | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | |
| SD Card slot | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | |
| SMS text-to-speech reader | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | |
| Surround sound | $250 | $250 | $250 | $250 | $250 | $250 | |
| Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation | $225 | $225 | $225 | $225 | $225 | $225 | |
| Traffic + travel information | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | |
| USB port | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | |
| Voice control for nav and audio | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors | |||||||
| Analog clock | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | |||
| Auto-dimming driver-side mirror | $75 | $75 | $75 | $75 | $75 | $75 | |
| Auto-dimming headlights | $200 | $200 | |||||
| Chronometer | $100 | $100 | |||||
| Cornering lights | $50 | $50 | |||||
| Fog light, rear | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Fog lights | $125 | ||||||
| Headlight washers | $50 | $50 | |||||
| Interior ambient lighting | $150 | ||||||
| Interior ambient lighting, configurable | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | |
| LED headlights | $1000 | $1000 | |||||
| LED headlights, single projector or low beam only | $750 | $750 | $750 | $750 | |||
| Mirror tilt-down in reverse | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | |
| Power-folding mirrors | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| Steering-linked headlights | $150 | $150 | $150 | ||||
| Xenon HID headlights | $500 | ||||||
| Seats and Interior Trim | |||||||
| Aluminum trim | $100 | ||||||
| Automatic seat bolsters, driver | $300 | $300 | |||||
| Cooled or ventilated front seats | $300 | $300 | $300 | ||||
| Door sill trim plates | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| Illuminated door sill trim plates | $200 | ||||||
| Leather door panel trim | $250 | $250 | $250 | $250 | $250 | $250 | |
| Leather-wrapped steering wheel | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | |
| Massage, driver seat | $100 | $100 | |||||
| Memory system, passenger seat | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | |
| Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat | $100 | $100 | |||||
| Power-folding headrests, second row seats | $50 | ||||||
| Synthetic suede headliner | $650 | $650 | |||||
| Synthetic suede steering wheel | $150 | ||||||
| Upholstered instrument panel | $300 | $300 | $300 | ||||
| Wood trim | $300 | $300 | $300 | $300 | $300 | $300 | |
| Suspension, Wheels, and Tires | |||||||
| Adaptive dampers - electrical | $500 | $500 | |||||
| Adaptive dampers - mechanical | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |||
| Alloy wheels | $350 | $350 | $350 | $350 | $350 | $350 | |
| Electronic systems calibration selector | $200 | $200 | |||||
| Performance steering system (optional) | $0 | $0 | |||||
| Polished alloy wheels | $350 | ||||||
| Rear air springs, auto-leveling | $350 | $350 | |||||
| Sport suspension (upgrade) | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | |
| Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade) | $0 | ||||||
| Transmission | |||||||
| Launch control | $100 | $100 | |||||
| Total Value of Features | $3,865 | $7,255 | $7,255 | $8,280 | $7,230 | $14,230 | $14,680 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | $0 | $3,390 | $3,390 | $4,415 | $3,365 | $10,365 | $10,815 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | 0 | -3,156 | -3,156 | -4,110 | -3,133 | -9,647 | -10,065 |
Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Mercedes-Benz E-Class
| Model Year | 2008 | 2015 |
| Model | Passat | E-Class |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Wheelbase | 106.7 in | 113.2 in |
| Length | 188.2 in | 192.1 in |
| Width | 71.7 in | 73.0 in |
| Height | 58.0 in | 57.1 in |
| Curb Weight | 3,306 lb. | 3,826 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 18.5 gal. | 21.1 gal. |
| Row 1 Headroom | 38.4 in | 37.9 in |
| Row 1 Shoulder Room | 55.7 in | 57.8 in |
| Row 1 Legroom | 41.4 in | 41.3 in |
| Row 2 Headroom | 37.8 in | 38.2 in |
| Row 2 Shoulder Room | 54.6 in | 56.9 in |
| Row 2 Legroom | 37.7 in | 35.8 in |
| Cargo Volume | 14.2 ft3 | 16.4 ft3 |
Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz E-Class E250 BlueTEC
| Leather seating surfaces | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Leather upholstery, extended coverage | 900 | Yes |
| Leather door panel trim | 250 | No |
| Total Requested | 900 | 78% |
| Total Not Requested | 250 | 22% |
| Sport Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Alloy wheels, optional design | 0 | No |
| Sport suspension (upgrade) | 250 | Yes |
| Body kit | 0 | Yes |
| Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) | 25 | No |
| Sport front fascia (optional) | 0 | No |
| Sport rear fascia, e.g. diffuser (optional) | 0 | No |
| Total Requested | 250 | 91% |
| Total Not Requested | 25 | 9% |
| Premium 1 Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Sunshade, rear, power | 225 | No |
| Heated front seats | 200 | Yes |
| Satellite radio | 200 | Yes |
| Rearview camera | 200 | No |
| Surround sound | 250 | No |
| Power-folding mirrors | 50 | No |
| Harman/Kardon, 610W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer) | 350 | No |
| Folding second row seats | 300 | Yes |
| Rear seat pass-through | 100 | Yes |
| Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench | 100 | No |
| Media drive | 15 | No |
| Traffic + travel information | 25 | No |
| In-vehicle Internet | 150 | No |
| App support | 0 | No |
| Navigation map updates, three years | 0 | No |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | No |
| Total Requested | 1400 | 49% |
| Total Not Requested | 1465 | 51% |
Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz E-Class E350
| Leather seating surfaces | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Leather upholstery, extended coverage | 900 | Yes |
| Leather door panel trim | 250 | No |
| Total Requested | 900 | 78% |
| Total Not Requested | 250 | 22% |
| Sport Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| 245/40HR18 tires | 200 | No |
| Sport suspension (upgrade) | 250 | Yes |
| Body kit | 0 | Yes |
| Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) | 25 | No |
| Sport front fascia (optional) | 0 | No |
| Sport rear fascia, e.g. diffuser (optional) | 0 | No |
| Total Requested | 250 | 53% |
| Total Not Requested | 225 | 47% |
| Premium 1 Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Sunshade, rear, power | 225 | No |
| Heated front seats | 200 | Yes |
| Satellite radio | 200 | Yes |
| Rearview camera | 200 | No |
| Surround sound | 250 | No |
| Power-folding mirrors | 50 | No |
| Harman/Kardon, 610W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer) | 350 | No |
| Folding second row seats | 300 | Yes |
| Rear seat pass-through | 100 | Yes |
| Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench | 100 | No |
| Media drive | 15 | No |
| Traffic + travel information | 25 | No |
| In-vehicle Internet | 150 | No |
| App support | 0 | No |
| Navigation map updates, three years | 0 | No |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | No |
| Total Requested | 1400 | 49% |
| Total Not Requested | 1465 | 51% |
Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz E-Class E400 Hybrid
| Leather seating surfaces | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Leather upholstery, extended coverage | 900 | Yes |
| Leather door panel trim | 250 | No |
| Total Requested | 900 | 78% |
| Total Not Requested | 250 | 22% |
| Premium 1 Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Sunshade, rear, power | 225 | No |
| Heated front seats | 200 | Yes |
| Satellite radio | 200 | Yes |
| Rearview camera | 200 | No |
| Surround sound | 250 | No |
| Power-folding mirrors | 50 | No |
| Harman/Kardon, 610W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer) | 350 | No |
| Folding second row seats | 300 | Yes |
| Rear seat pass-through | 100 | Yes |
| Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench | 100 | No |
| Media drive | 15 | No |
| Traffic + travel information | 25 | No |
| In-vehicle Internet | 150 | No |
| App support | 0 | No |
| Navigation map updates, three years | 0 | No |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | No |
| Total Requested | 1400 | 49% |
| Total Not Requested | 1465 | 51% |
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