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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: $37,655

Volkswagen Passat V6 SEL Premium   
Difference: $106,140

Lowest Total Invoice: $36,145

Volkswagen Passat V6 SEL Premium   
Difference: $97,654

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20162018
ModelPassatG-Class
TrimV6 SEL PremiumAMG G63
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Base Price $36,835 $142,800
Base Invoice $35,325 $132,804
Options (change) 0 0
Options (change) 0 0
Destination 820 995
Total Price $37,655 $143,795
Total Invoice $36,145 $133,799

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Passat V6 SEL Premium
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $99,080
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $91,085
Model Year20162018
ModelPassatG-Class
TrimV6 SEL PremiumAMG G63
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Engine280hp V6563hp V8
TransmissionS6T7
DrivetrainFWDAWD w/4L
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)20/28 MPG12/15 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)400, 9450, 13
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/45-18275/50-20
Total Price$37,655$143,795
Adjustments for Features0-7,060
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$37,655$136,735
Total Invoice$36,145$133,799
Adjustments for Features0-6,569
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$36,145$127,230

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

Model Year20162018
ModelPassatG-Class
TrimV6 SEL PremiumAMG G63
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automated manual$1100 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1200
FWD$0 
AWD w/low range $2200
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control$600 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed $850
Hands-free trunk or liftgate$100 
Heated steering wheel $100
Proximity key$250 
Remote start$150 
Remote window/roof operation $15
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200
Automatic braking, low-speed$200 
Blind spot collision prevention$150 
Cross-traffic collision intervention, rear$100 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100 
Front side airbags$350 
Full-size spare tire $225
Lane departure prevention, steering-based$200 
Lane departure warning$200 
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0
Rollover sensor $50
Secondary collision brake assist$25 
Temporary spare tire$150 
Trailer sway control $25
Vehicle health reports$0 
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover $75
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
Rear seat pass-through$100 
Climate Control 
Electrically heated windshield $250
Rear wiper $175
Residual heat $50
Drivetrain 
Lockable center differential $150
Lockable front differential $150
Lockable rear differential $150
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75 
Brush guard $500
Deep-tinted rear windows $275
External spare tire shell $100
Externally-mounted spare $0
Painted brake calipers (optional) $0
Rear bumper protector $40
Running boards $350
Skid plates $150
Tow hook(s), front $40
Tow hook(s), rear $25
Wheel-lip moldings $75
Infotainment 
Aux input$50 
DVD-compatible player $0
In-vehicle Internet $150
Media drive $15
Mirrorlink support$0 
Navigation map updates, three years $0
Satellite radio$200 
Surround sound $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225
Wi-Fi hotspot $50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75
Compass $0
Cornering lights $50
Fog light, rear $100
Headlight washers $50
LED headlights$1000 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25
Steering-linked fog lights$50 
Xenon HID headlights $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300
Door sill trim plates$100 
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200
Leather door panel trim $250
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 
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$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
Synthetic suede headliner $650
Upholstered instrument panel, leather $1000
Wood trim $300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Total Value of Features$6,000$13,060
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$7,060
Value of Feature Adjustments0-6,569

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

Model Year20162018
ModelPassatG-Class
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase110.4 in112.2 in
Length191.6 in187.6 in
Width72.2 in71.8 in
Height58.5 in76.9 in
Curb Weight3,481 lb.5,833 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.25.4 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.3 in42.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.9 in53.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in51.5 in
Row 1 Legroom42.4 in52.5 in
Row 2 Headroom37.8 in40.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.0 in56.3 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in53.9 in
Row 2 Legroom39.1 in41.9 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
15.9 ft340.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
15.975.1 ft3

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