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

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

Lowest Total Price: $43,075

Volkswagen Passat VR6   
Difference: $81,720

Lowest Total Invoice: $40,153

Volkswagen Passat VR6   
Difference: $75,976

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082018201820182018
ModelPassatG-ClassG-ClassG-ClassG-Class
TrimVR6G550G550 4x4 SquaredAMG G63AMG G65
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $39,200 $123,600 $227,300 $142,800 $222,700
Base Invoice $36,669 $114,948 $211,389 $132,804 $207,111
Adaptive cruise control 975        
Heated front seats 225        
iPod integration 0        
Navigation system 1,800        
All-weather floor mats 185 200   200 200
Adaptive cruise control 861        
Heated front seats 199        
iPod integration 0        
Navigation system 1,589        
All-weather floor mats 145 186   186 186
Options (change) 3,185 200 0 200 200
Options (change) 2,794 186 0 186 186
Destination 690 995 995 995 995
Total Price $43,075 $124,795 $228,295 $143,995 $223,895
Total Invoice $40,153 $116,129 $212,384 $133,985 $208,292

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Passat VR6
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $74,615
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $69,364
Model Year20082018201820182018
ModelPassatG-ClassG-ClassG-ClassG-Class
TrimVR6G550G550 4x4 SquaredAMG G63AMG G65
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine280hp V6416hp V8416hp V8563hp V8621hp V12
TransmissionT6T7T7T7T7
DrivetrainAWDAWD w/4LAWD w/4LAWD w/4LAWD w/4L
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)600, 10450, 13450, 13450, 13450, 13
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/40-18275/55-19325/55-22275/50-20295/40-21
Total Price$43,075$124,795$228,295$143,995$223,895
Adjustments for Features0-7,105-32,655-7,880-7,230
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$43,075$117,690$195,640$136,115$216,665
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$77,950$18,425$98,975
Total Invoice$40,153$116,129$212,384$133,985$208,292
Adjustments for Features0-6,612-30,379-7,332-6,726
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$40,153$109,517$182,005$126,653$201,566
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$72,488$17,136$92,049

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

Model Year20082018201820182018
ModelPassatG-ClassG-ClassG-ClassG-Class
TrimVR6G550G550 4x4 SquaredAMG G63AMG G65
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100    
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1200$1200$1200$1200
AWD$1700    
AWD w/low range $2200$2200$2200$2200
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control$600    
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed $850$850$850$850
Heated steering wheel $100$100$100$100
Power liftgate$350    
Remote app $25$25$25$25
Remote window/roof operation $15$15$15$15
Sunshades, second row$125    
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250    
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350$350$350$350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200$200$200$200
Blind spot warning system $200$200$200$200
Forward collision warning $200$200$200$200
Front side airbags$350    
Obstacle detection, front $150$150$150$150
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0$0$0$0
Rearview camera $200$200$200$200
Rollover sensor $50$50$50$50
Trailer sway control $25$25$25$25
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat$40    
Cargo net$40    
Overhead sunglass holder$25    
Rear seat pass-through$100    
Roof rails$250    
Climate Control 
Electrically heated windshield $250$250$250$250
Residual heat $50$50$50$50
Drivetrain 
Lockable center differential $150$150$150$150
Lockable front differential $150$150$150$150
Lockable rear differential $150$150$150$150
Portal axles  $25000  
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150 $150 
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75    
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25$25$25
Brush guard $500 $500 
Carbon fiber exterior trim (other)  $100  
Deep-tinted rear windows $275$275$275$275
External spare tire shell $100$100$100$100
Externally-mounted spare $0$0$0$0
Metal accent plate, lower front fascia  $0  
Painted brake calipers (optional)   $0$0
Rear bumper protector $40$40$40$40
Running boards $350$350$350$350
Skid plates $150$150$150$150
Tow hook(s), front $40$40$40$40
Tow hook(s), rear $25$25$25$25
Wheel-lip moldings $75$75$75$75
Infotainment 
Android Auto support $100$100$100$100
App support $0$0$0$0
Apple CarPlay support $100$100$100$100
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25$25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100$100$100
DVD-compatible player $0$0$0$0
HD radio $50$50$50$50
In-vehicle Internet $150$150$150$150
iPod integration$100    
Media drive $15$15$15$15
Navigation map updates, three years $0$0$0$0
Satellite radio$200    
SD Card slot $25$25$25$25
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25$25$25
Surround sound $250$250$250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225$225$225$225
Traffic + travel information $25$25$25$25
USB port $25$25$25$25
Voice control for nav and audio $100$100$100$100
Wi-Fi hotspot $50$50$50$50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75$75$75$75
Cornering lights $50$50$50$50
Fog light, rear $100$100$100$100
Headlight washers $50$50$50$50
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25$25$25$25
Power-folding mirrors $50$50$50$50
Steering-linked headlights$150    
Seats and Interior Trim 
All-weather floor mats$75$75 $75$75
Aluminum trim$100    
Center armrest(s), second row$50    
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300$300$300$300
Door sill trim plates $100$100  
Heated second row seats $200$200$200$200
Illuminated door sill trim plates   $200$200
Leather door panel trim $250 $250$250
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150 $150$150
Memory system, passenger seat $150$150$150$150
Metal pedals $75$75$75$75
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat $50$50$50$50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat $50$50$50$50
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat $100$100$100$100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat $100$100$100$100
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100$100
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100$100
Synthetic suede door panel trim  $250  
Synthetic suede headliner  $650$650$650
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces  $0  
Synthetic suede steering wheel  $150  
Upholstered instrument panel, leather $1000$1000$1000$1000
Wood trim $300$300$300$300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical  $500  
Alloy wheels$350$350$350$350 
Polished alloy wheels    $350
Raised heavy-duty suspension  $0  
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0  $0$0
Total Value of Features$6,180$13,285$38,835$14,060$13,410
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$7,105$32,655$7,880$7,230
Value of Feature Adjustments0-6,612-30,379-7,332-6,726

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

Model Year20082018
ModelPassatG-Class
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Wheelbase106.7 in112.2 in
Length188.0 in187.6 in
Width71.7 in71.8 in
Height59.7 in76.9 in
Curb Weight3,474 lb.5,821 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.25.4 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.3 in42.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.7 in53.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in51.5 in
Row 1 Legroom41.4 in52.5 in
Row 2 Headroom38.6 in40.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.6 in56.3 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in53.9 in
Row 2 Legroom37.7 in41.9 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
35.8 ft340.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
61.7 ft375.1 ft3

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