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

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Volkswagen Passat vs. Mercedes-Benz E-Class Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $27,265

Volkswagen Passat TDI SE   
Difference: $26,520

Lowest Total Invoice: $26,098

Volkswagen Passat TDI SE   
Difference: $23,987

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122014
ModelPassatE-Class
TrimTDI SEE250 BlueTEC
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $25,995 $51,400
Base Invoice $24,929 $47,802
Floor mats 125  
Rear spoiler 375 300
Rear Seat Package   440
Metallic paint (extra cost)   720
Floor mats 99  
Rear spoiler 300 279
Rear Seat Package   409
Metallic paint (extra cost)   670
Options (change) 500 1,460
Options (change) 399 1,358
Destination 770 925
Total Price $27,265 $53,785
Total Invoice $26,098 $50,085

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Mercedes-Benz E-Class

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Passat TDI SE
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $20,805
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $18,665
Model Year20122014
ModelPassatE-Class
TrimTDI SEE250 BlueTEC
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine140hp I4 D195hp I4 D
TransmissionM6T7
DrivetrainFWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)31/43 MPG28/42 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)80, 8?, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/55-17245/45-17
Total Price$27,265$53,785
Adjustments for Features0-5,715
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$27,265$48,070
Total Invoice$26,098$50,085
Adjustments for Features0-5,322
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$26,098$44,763

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Mercedes-Benz E-Class

Model Year20122014
ModelPassatE-Class
TrimTDI SEE250 BlueTEC
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1200
FWD$0 
RWD $0
Accessories 
Remote app $25
Remote window/roof operation $15
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
Driver drowsiness monitor $150
Forward collision warning $200
Knee airbag, driver $75
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0
Rollover sensor $50
Temporary spare tire$150 
Tires, run-flat $150
Cargo Management 
Console with shifter$150 
Console without shifter $150
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
Rear seat pass-through $100
Storage compartment under front seat(s) $50
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100
Rain-sensing wipers $175
Rear air vents $100
Residual heat $50
Variable intermittent wipers$75 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150
Exterior 
Sunroof $900
Infotainment 
Aux input$50 
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD player $125
DVD-compatible player $0
Satellite radio$200 
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225
USB port $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75
Compass $0
Fog light, rear $100
Interior ambient lighting $150
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only $750
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates $100
Heated front seats$200 
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Memory system, driver seat $200
Memory system, passenger seat $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat $50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat $50
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power-folding headrests, second row seats $50
Wood trim $300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - mechanical $100
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$1,775$7,490
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$5,715
Value of Feature Adjustments0-5,322

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See a complete comparison of Volkswagen Passat vs. Mercedes-Benz E-Class features.

Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Mercedes-Benz E-Class

Model Year20122014
ModelPassatE-Class
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase110.4 in113.2 in
Length191.6 in192.1 in
Width72.2 in73.0 in
Height58.5 in57.1 in
Curb Weight3,360 lb.4,200 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.21.1 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.3 in37.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.9 in57.8 in
Row 1 Legroom42.4 in41.3 in
Row 2 Headroom37.8 in38.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.0 in56.9 in
Row 2 Legroom39.1 in35.8 in
Cargo Volume15.9 ft316.4 ft3

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See a complete comparison of Volkswagen Passat vs. Mercedes-Benz E-Class specs.

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz E-Class E250 BlueTEC

Rear Seat Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
Folding second row seats300Yes
Rear seat pass-through100No
Total Requested30060%
Total Not Requested20040%

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