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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: $32,875

Volkswagen Passat 2.0T SEL Premium   
Difference: $32,565

Lowest Total Invoice: $31,503

Volkswagen Passat 2.0T SEL Premium   
Difference: $29,418

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20182018201220122012
ModelPassatPassatE-ClassE-ClassE-Class
Trim2.0T SEL PremiumV6 SEL PremiumE350E550E63 AMG
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $31,650 $34,650 $50,490 $59,790 $88,900
Base Invoice $30,353 $33,230 $46,956 $55,605 $82,677
Rear spoiler 375 375 300 300  
Driver Assistance Package     2,950 2,950 2,950
Obstacle detection, rear     970 970 970
Premium 1 Package     4,000 4,450 2,550
Premium 2 Package     2,450 2,450 2,450
Rear Seat Package     440 440  
Heated second row seats     625 625  
Leather seating surfaces     1,620    
Metallic paint (extra cost)     720 720  
Rear spoiler 300 300 279 279  
Driver Assistance Package     2,744 2,744 2,744
Obstacle detection, rear     902 902 902
Premium 1 Package     3,720 4,139 2,372
Premium 2 Package     2,279 2,279 2,279
Rear Seat Package     409 409  
Heated second row seats     581 581  
Leather seating surfaces     1,507    
Metallic paint (extra cost)     669 669  
Options (change) 375 375 14,075 12,905 8,920
Options (change) 300 300 13,090 12,002 8,297
Destination 850 850 875 875 875
Total Price $32,875 $35,875 $65,440 $73,570 $98,695
Total Invoice $31,503 $34,380 $60,921 $68,482 $91,849

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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: $30,310
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $27,319
Model Year20182018201220122012
ModelPassatPassatE-ClassE-ClassE-Class
Trim2.0T SEL PremiumV6 SEL PremiumE350E550E63 AMG
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine174hp I4280hp V6302hp V6402hp V8518hp V8
TransmissionT6S6T7T7T7
DrivetrainFWDFWDRWDAWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)400, 9400, 9610, 14610, 14610, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/45-18235/45-18245/45-17245/40-18255/35-19
Total Price$32,875$35,875$65,440$73,570$98,695
Adjustments for Features0-150-2,255-4,255-4,130
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$32,875$35,725$63,185$69,315$94,565
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,850$0$6,130$31,380
Total Invoice$31,503$34,380$60,921$68,482$91,849
Adjustments for Features0-144-2,099-3,961-3,844
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$31,503$34,236$58,822$64,521$88,005
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,733$0$5,699$29,183

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

Model Year20182018201220122012
ModelPassatPassatE-ClassE-ClassE-Class
Trim2.0T SEL PremiumV6 SEL PremiumE350E550E63 AMG
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100    
6-speed automated manual $1100   
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1200$1200$1200
FWD$0$0   
RWD  $0 $0
AWD   $1700 
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control$600$600   
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed  $850$850$850
Hands-free trunk or liftgate$100$100   
Parking guidance system - passive  $250$250$250
Power trunk closer  $350$350$350
Remote app$25$25   
Remote start$150$150   
Remote window/roof operation  $15$15$15
Semi-automated parking system$500$500   
Sunshade, rear, power  $225$225$225
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250   
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power  $350$350$350
Universal garage door opener  $100$100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0$0$0
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial  $200$200$200
Automatic braking, low-speed$200$200   
Blind spot collision prevention  $150$150$150
Cross-traffic collision intervention, rear$100$100   
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100$100   
Driver drowsiness monitor  $150$150$150
Knee airbag, driver  $75$75$75
Lane departure prevention  $150$150$150
Lane departure prevention, steering-based$200$200   
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system  $0$0$0
Rollover sensor  $50$50$50
Secondary collision brake assist$25$25   
Vehicle health reports$0$0   
Cargo Management 
Console with shifter$150$150  $150
Console without shifter  $150$150 
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25   
Storage compartment under front seat(s)  $50$50$50
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation  $100$100$100
Residual heat  $50$50$50
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop    $150
Exterior 
Body kit   $0$0
Bodyside moldings$75$75$75$75 
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100$100   
App support$0$0   
Apple CarPlay support$100$100   
CD changer, in-dash  $325$325$325
CD player$125$125   
DVD-compatible player  $0$0$0
iPod integration  $100$100$100
Media drive  $15$15$15
Mirrorlink support$0$0   
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25   
Surround sound  $250$250$250
Traffic + travel information$25$25   
Traffic information  $25$25$25
USB port$25$25   
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25$25$25$25 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75$75$75
Auto-dimming headlights  $200$200$200
Chronometer    $100
Compass  $0$0$0
Fog light, rear  $100$100$100
Fog lights$125$125   
Headlight washers  $50$50$50
LED headlights$1000$1000   
Mirror tilt-down in reverse  $25$25$25
Power-folding mirrors $50   
Steering-linked fog lights$50$50   
Steering-linked headlights  $150$150$150
Xenon HID headlights  $500$500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Automatic seat bolsters, driver    $300
Cooled or ventilated front seats   $300$300
Heated second row seats$200$200$200$200 
Leather door panel trim  $250$250$250
Massage, driver seat    $100
Memory system, passenger seat  $150$150$150
Metal pedals$75$75  $75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $150$150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $150$150$150
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat  $50$50$50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat  $50$50$50
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100   
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100$100   
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat    $100
Power-folding headrests, second row seats  $50$50$50
Wood trim  $300$300$300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical    $500
Adaptive dampers - mechanical  $100$100 
Alloy wheels$350$350$350 $350
Electronic systems calibration selector    $200
Performance steering system (optional)    $0
Polished alloy wheels   $350 
Rear air springs, auto-leveling    $350
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0$0
Transmission 
Launch control    $100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100$100$100
Total Value of Features$6,025$6,175$8,280$10,280$10,155
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$150$2,255$4,255$4,130
Value of Feature Adjustments0-144-2,099-3,961-3,844

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

Model Year20182012
ModelPassatE-Class
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase110.4 in113.1 in
Length191.6 in191.7 in
Width72.2 in73.0 in
Height58.5 in57.7 in
Curb Weight3,275 lb.3,826 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 ft315.9 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz E-Class E350

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Parking guidance system - passive250Yes
Total Requested650100%
Total Not Requested00%
Leather seating surfaces
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather upholstery, extended coverage900Yes
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Total Requested90078%
Total Not Requested25022%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Lane departure prevention system150Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed200No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Blind spot intervention150No
Total Requested75042%
Total Not Requested105058%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15No
Harman/Kardon, 610W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Heated front seats200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Surround sound250No
HD radio50Yes
iPod integration100Yes
Total Requested147564%
Total Not Requested84036%
Premium 2 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power decklid350No
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested75050%
Total Not Requested75050%
Rear Seat Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
Folding second row seats300Yes
Rear seat pass-through100Yes
Total Requested40080%
Total Not Requested10020%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz E-Class E550

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Parking guidance system - passive250Yes
Total Requested650100%
Total Not Requested00%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Lane departure prevention system150Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed200No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Blind spot intervention150No
Total Requested75042%
Total Not Requested105058%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15No
Harman/Kardon, 610W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Heated front seats200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Surround sound250No
HD radio50Yes
iPod integration100Yes
Total Requested147556%
Total Not Requested114044%
Premium 2 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power decklid350No
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested75050%
Total Not Requested75050%
Rear Seat Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
Folding second row seats300Yes
Rear seat pass-through100Yes
Total Requested40080%
Total Not Requested10020%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz E-Class E63 AMG

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Parking guidance system - passive250Yes
Total Requested650100%
Total Not Requested00%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Lane departure prevention system150Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed200No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Blind spot intervention150No
Total Requested75042%
Total Not Requested105058%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Automatic seat bolsters, driver200No
Massage, driver seat100No
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested92560%
Total Not Requested61540%
Premium 2 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power decklid350No
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested75052%
Total Not Requested70048%

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