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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: $32,500

Volkswagen Passat 2.0T SEL Premium   
Difference: $63,650

Lowest Total Invoice: $31,203

Volkswagen Passat 2.0T SEL Premium   
Difference: $58,425

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201820182008
ModelPassatPassatE-Class
Trim2.0T SEL PremiumV6 SEL PremiumE63 AMG
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $31,650 $34,650 $85,300
Base Invoice $30,353 $33,230 $79,329
Premium II Package     1,910
Premium I Package     1,710
Obstacle detection, rear     1,120
iPod integration     425
Voice control for nav and audio     510
Adaptive cruise control     2,200
Premium II Package     1,777
Premium I Package     1,590
Obstacle detection, rear     1,042
iPod integration     395
Voice control for nav and audio     474
Adaptive cruise control     2,046
Options (change) 0 0 7,875
Options (change) 0 0 7,324
Destination 850 850 875
Gas Tax 0 0 2,100
Total Price $32,500 $35,500 $96,150
Total Invoice $31,203 $34,080 $89,628

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Passat 2.0T SEL Premium
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $61,210
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $56,151
Model Year201820182008
ModelPassatPassatE-Class
Trim2.0T SEL PremiumV6 SEL PremiumE63 AMG
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine174hp I4280hp V6507hp V8
TransmissionT6S6T7
DrivetrainFWDFWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)400, 9400, 9420, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/45-18235/45-18245/40-18
Total Price$32,500$35,500$96,150
Adjustments for Features0-150-2,440
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$32,500$35,350$93,710
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,850$0
Total Invoice$31,203$34,080$89,628
Adjustments for Features0-144-2,274
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$31,203$33,936$87,354
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,733$0

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

Model Year201820182008
ModelPassatPassatE-Class
Trim2.0T SEL PremiumV6 SEL PremiumE63 AMG
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100  
6-speed automated manual $1100 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1200
FWD$0$0 
RWD  $0
Accessories 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate$100$100 
Remote app$25$25 
Remote start$150$150 
Remote window/roof operation  $15
Semi-automated parking system$500$500 
Sunshade, rear, power  $225
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$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
Automatic braking, low-speed$200$200 
Blind spot warning system$200$200 
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system  $0
Cross-traffic collision intervention, rear$100$100 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100$100 
Forward collision warning$200$200 
Lane departure prevention, steering-based$200$200 
Lane departure warning$200$200 
Rear side airbags  $300
Rearview camera$200$200 
Rollover sensor  $50
Secondary collision brake assist$25$25 
Vehicle health reports$0$0 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment  $50
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25 
Rear seat pass-through$100$100 
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation  $100
Rear air vents$100$100 
Rear air vents with automatic controls  $250
Rear dual-zone climate control  $125
Residual heat  $50
Exterior 
Body kit  $0
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
CD player$125$125 
HD radio$50$50 
iPod integration  $100
Mirrorlink support$0$0 
SD Card slot$25$25 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25 
Surround sound  $250
Traffic + travel information$25$25 
USB port$25$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25$25 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75
Chronometer  $100
Fog light, rear  $100
Headlight washers  $50
LED headlights$1000$1000 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse  $25
Power-folding mirrors $50 
Xenon HID headlights  $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats  $300
Folding second row seats$300$300 
Heated second row seats$200$200 
Leather door panel trim  $250
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150 
Memory system, passenger seat  $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $150
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat  $50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat  $50
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat  $100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat  $100
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat  $100
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Power-folding headrests, second row seats  $50
Synthetic suede headliner  $650
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces  $0
Synthetic suede steering wheel  $150
Wood trim  $300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical  $500
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable  $1000
Alloy wheels$350$350 
Polished alloy wheels  $350
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100
Total Value of Features$6,500$6,650$8,940
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$150$2,440
Value of Feature Adjustments0-144-2,274

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

Model Year20182008
ModelPassatE-Class
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase110.4 in112.4 in
Length191.6 in191.0 in
Width72.2 in71.7 in
Height58.5 in58.4 in
Curb Weight3,275 lb.3,741 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.21.1 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.3 in39.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.9 in56.4 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in52.4 in
Row 1 Legroom42.4 in41.9 in
Row 2 Headroom37.8 in37.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.0 in56.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in53.8 in
Row 2 Legroom39.1 in35.6 in
Cargo Volume15.9 ft315.9 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz E-Class E63 AMG

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium II Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Proximity key250Yes
Steering-linked fog lights50Yes
Total Requested80094%
Total Not Requested506%
Premium I Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Navigation system600Yes
Total Requested60053%
Total Not Requested52547%

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