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Volkswagen Passat vs. Mercedes-Benz GL Price Comparison (MSRP)The sticker prices, before adjusting for remaining feature differences. Usually these are the numbers you will see on the window stickers.
Models in short supply often sell at or even above these prices.
Models in short supply often sell at or even above these prices.
Volkswagen Passat vs. Mercedes-Benz GL Invoice Comparison
Lowest Total Price: $32,975 Volkswagen Passat 2.0T SEL Premium | ||||||
| Difference: $45,030 | ||||||
Lowest Total Invoice: $31,583 Volkswagen Passat 2.0T SEL Premium | ||||||
| Difference: $41,028 | ||||||
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| Model Year | 2018 | 2018 | 2016 | 2016 | 2016 | 2016 |
| Model | Passat | Passat | GL | GL | GL | GL |
| Trim | 2.0T SEL Premium | V6 SEL Premium | GL350 BlueTEC | GL450 | GL550 | AMG GL63 |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV |
| Base Price | $31,650 | $34,650 | $64,550 | $66,200 | $91,300 | $122,100 |
| Base Invoice | $30,353 | $33,230 | $60,032 | $61,566 | $84,909 | $112,623 |
| Rear spoiler | 375 | 375 | ||||
| Cargo net | 100 | 100 | ||||
| Driver Assistance Package | 2,800 | 2,800 | 1,950 | |||
| Premium 1 Package | 4,410 | 4,410 | ||||
| Obstacle detection, rear | 970 | 970 | ||||
| Lighting Package | 1,390 | 1,390 | ||||
| Leather seating surfaces | 1,620 | 1,620 | ||||
| Heated second row seats | 620 | 620 | 620 | |||
| Metallic paint (extra cost) | 720 | 720 | ||||
| Rear spoiler | 300 | 300 | ||||
| Cargo net | 80 | 80 | ||||
| Driver Assistance Package | 2,604 | 2,604 | 1,814 | |||
| Premium 1 Package | 4,101 | 4,101 | ||||
| Obstacle detection, rear | 902 | 902 | ||||
| Lighting Package | 1,293 | 1,293 | ||||
| Leather seating surfaces | 1,507 | 1,507 | ||||
| Heated second row seats | 577 | 577 | 577 | |||
| Metallic paint (extra cost) | 670 | 670 | ||||
| Options (change) | 475 | 475 | 12,530 | 12,530 | 2,570 | 0 |
| Options (change) | 380 | 380 | 11,654 | 11,654 | 2,391 | 0 |
| Destination | 850 | 850 | 925 | 925 | 925 | 925 |
| Total Price | $32,975 | $35,975 | $78,005 | $79,655 | $94,795 | $123,025 |
| Total Invoice | $31,583 | $34,460 | $72,611 | $74,145 | $88,225 | $113,548 |
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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Mercedes-Benz GL
| Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Passat 2.0T SEL Premium | ||||||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $36,950 | ||||||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $33,507 | ||||||
| Model Year | 2018 | 2018 | 2016 | 2016 | 2016 | 2016 |
| Model | Passat | Passat | GL | GL | GL | GL |
| Trim | 2.0T SEL Premium | V6 SEL Premium | GL350 BlueTEC | GL450 | GL550 | AMG GL63 |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV |
| Engine | 174hp I4 | 280hp V6 | 240hp V6 D | 362hp V6 | 429hp V8 | 550hp V8 |
| Transmission | T6 | S6 | T7 | T7 | T7 | T7 |
| Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | AWD | AWD | AWD | AWD |
| EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway) | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG |
| Audio (watts, speakers) | 400, 9 | 400, 9 | 80, 8 | 80, 8 | 830, 14 | 830, 14 |
| Tire (rear if not all the same) | 235/45-18 | 235/45-18 | 275/55-19 | 275/55-19 | 295/40-21 | 295/40-21 |
| Total Price | $32,975 | $35,975 | $78,005 | $79,655 | $94,795 | $123,025 |
| Adjustments for Features | 0 | -150 | -8,080 | -8,230 | -11,495 | -14,470 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Price | $32,975 | $35,825 | $69,925 | $71,425 | $83,300 | $108,555 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $2,850 | $0 | $1,500 | $13,375 | $38,630 |
| Total Invoice | $31,583 | $34,460 | $72,611 | $74,145 | $88,225 | $113,548 |
| Adjustments for Features | 0 | -144 | -7,521 | -7,661 | -10,698 | -13,355 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice | $31,583 | $34,316 | $65,090 | $66,484 | $77,527 | $100,193 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $2,733 | $0 | $1,394 | $12,437 | $35,103 |
Features Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Mercedes-Benz GL
| Model Year | 2018 | 2018 | 2016 | 2016 | 2016 | 2016 |
| Model | Passat | Passat | GL | GL | GL | GL |
| Trim | 2.0T SEL Premium | V6 SEL Premium | GL350 BlueTEC | GL450 | GL550 | AMG GL63 |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV |
| Transmission and Drivetrain | ||||||
| 6-speed manually-shiftable automatic | $1100 | |||||
| 6-speed automated manual | $1100 | |||||
| 7-speed manually-shiftable automatic | $1200 | $1200 | $1200 | $1200 | ||
| FWD | $0 | $0 | ||||
| AWD | $1700 | $1700 | $1700 | $1700 | ||
| Accessories | ||||||
| AC power outlet | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| Adaptive cruise control | $600 | $600 | ||||
| Adaptive cruise control, all-speed | $850 | $850 | $850 | $850 | ||
| Hands-free trunk or liftgate | $100 | $100 | ||||
| Heated / cooled cup holders, front row | $75 | $75 | $75 | $75 | ||
| Power door closers | $300 | $300 | ||||
| Power flip-out rear side windows | $125 | $125 | $125 | $125 | ||
| Power liftgate | $350 | $350 | $350 | $350 | ||
| Remote start | $150 | $150 | ||||
| Remote window/roof operation | $15 | $15 | $15 | $15 | ||
| Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual | $250 | $250 | ||||
| Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power | $350 | $350 | $350 | $350 | ||
| Universal garage door opener | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety | ||||||
| Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | ||
| Around view cameras | $500 | $500 | ||||
| Automatic braking, high-speed or partial | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | ||
| Blind spot collision prevention | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | ||
| Cross-traffic collision intervention, rear | $100 | $100 | ||||
| Cross-traffic warning, rear | $100 | $100 | ||||
| Driver drowsiness monitor | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | ||
| Hill descent control | $250 | $250 | $250 | $250 | ||
| Knee airbag, driver | $75 | $75 | $75 | $75 | ||
| Lane departure prevention | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | ||
| Lane departure prevention, steering-based | $200 | $200 | ||||
| Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | ||
| Rear side airbags | $300 | $300 | $300 | $300 | ||
| Rearview camera | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | ||
| Rollover sensor | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | ||
| Secondary collision brake assist | $25 | $25 | ||||
| Side curtain airbags | $350 | $350 | ||||
| Side curtain airbags, three rows | $500 | $500 | $500 | $500 | ||
| Trailer sway control | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | ||
| Vehicle health reports | $0 | $0 | ||||
| Cargo Management | ||||||
| Aluminum roof rails | $250 | $250 | $250 | $250 | ||
| Cargo cover | $75 | $75 | $75 | $75 | ||
| Cargo net | $40 | $40 | $40 | $40 | ||
| Console with shifter | $150 | $150 | ||||
| Console without shifter | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | ||
| Overhead sunglass holder | $25 | $25 | ||||
| Rear seat pass-through | $100 | $100 | ||||
| Climate Control | ||||||
| Automatic air recirculation | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| Rear air vents | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| Rear air vents with automatic controls | $250 | $250 | ||||
| Rear HVAC unit | $400 | $400 | ||||
| Rear wiper | $175 | $175 | $175 | $175 | ||
| Engine / Motor | ||||||
| Automatic start / stop | $150 | $150 | $150 | |||
| Exterior | ||||||
| Bodyside moldings | $75 | $75 | ||||
| Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) | $25 | $25 | $25 | |||
| Deep-tinted rear windows | $275 | $275 | $275 | $275 | ||
| Glass roof panel(s) | $300 | |||||
| Laminated front side windows | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | ||
| Panoramic sunroof | $1200 | |||||
| Rear bumper protector | $40 | $40 | $40 | $40 | ||
| Running boards | $350 | $350 | ||||
| Sunroof | $900 | $900 | $900 | $900 | $900 | |
| Wheel-lip moldings | $75 | $75 | ||||
| Infotainment | ||||||
| Android Auto support | $100 | $100 | ||||
| Apple CarPlay support | $100 | $100 | ||||
| DVD-compatible player | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | ||
| In-vehicle Internet | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | ||
| iPod integration | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| Media drive | $15 | $15 | $15 | $15 | ||
| Mirrorlink support | $0 | $0 | ||||
| Navigation map updates, three years | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | ||
| Surround sound | $250 | $250 | ||||
| Telematics service, such as OnStar | $200 | $200 | ||||
| Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation | $225 | $225 | $225 | $225 | ||
| USB port | $25 | $25 | ||||
| Voice control for external devices | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | ||
| Wi-Fi hotspot | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | ||
| Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors | ||||||
| Auto-dimming driver-side mirror | $75 | $75 | $75 | $75 | ||
| Auto-dimming headlights | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | ||
| Compass | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | ||
| Fog light, rear | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| Fog lights | $125 | $125 | ||||
| Headlight washers | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | ||
| Interior ambient lighting | $150 | $150 | ||||
| Interior ambient lighting, configurable | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | ||
| LED headlights | $1000 | $1000 | ||||
| Mirror tilt-down in reverse | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | ||
| Power-folding mirrors | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| Steering-linked fog lights | $50 | $50 | ||||
| Steering-linked headlights | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | ||
| Xenon HID headlights | $500 | $500 | $500 | $500 | ||
| Seats and Interior Trim | ||||||
| Cooled or ventilated front seats | $300 | $300 | ||||
| Door sill trim plates | $100 | $100 | ||||
| Illuminated door sill trim plates | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | ||
| Leather door panel trim | $250 | |||||
| Leather seating surfaces, third-row seats | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | ||
| Leather-wrapped steering wheel | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | |
| Manual recliner, second row seats | $75 | $75 | $75 | $75 | ||
| Massage, driver seat | $100 | $100 | ||||
| Massage, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | ||||
| Memory system, passenger seat | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | ||
| Metal pedals | $75 | $75 | ||||
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | ||
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | ||
| Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | ||
| Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | ||
| Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat | $100 | $100 | ||||
| Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | ||||
| Power release, second row seats | $50 | |||||
| Power seatback bolsters, driver seat | $100 | $100 | ||||
| Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | ||||
| Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat | $100 | $100 | ||||
| Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | ||||
| Power-folding third row seats | $1000 | $1000 | $1000 | $1000 | ||
| Synthetic suede headliner | $650 | |||||
| Upholstered instrument panel | $300 | $300 | $300 | |||
| Upholstered instrument panel, leather | $1000 | |||||
| Wood trim | $300 | $300 | $300 | $300 | ||
| Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel | $150 | |||||
| Suspension, Wheels, and Tires | ||||||
| Active stabilizer bars | $500 | |||||
| Adaptive dampers - electrical | $500 | $500 | ||||
| Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable | $1000 | $1000 | $1000 | $1000 | ||
| Crosswind stabilization | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | ||
| Electronic systems calibration selector | $200 | |||||
| Sport suspension (upgrade) | $0 | |||||
| Transmission | ||||||
| Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Total Value of Features | $6,865 | $7,015 | $14,945 | $15,095 | $18,360 | $21,335 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | $0 | $150 | $8,080 | $8,230 | $11,495 | $14,470 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | 0 | -144 | -7,521 | -7,661 | -10,698 | -13,355 |
Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Mercedes-Benz GL
| Model Year | 2018 | 2016 |
| Model | Passat | GL |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr SUV |
| Wheelbase | 110.4 in | 121.0 in |
| Length | 191.6 in | 201.6 in |
| Width | 72.2 in | 76.4 in |
| Height | 58.5 in | 72.8 in |
| Curb Weight | 3,275 lb. | 5,372 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 18.5 gal. | 26.4 gal. |
| Row 1 Headroom | 38.3 in | 41.2 in |
| Row 1 Shoulder Room | 56.9 in | 58.5 in |
| Row 1 Legroom | 42.4 in | 40.3 in |
| Row 2 Headroom | 37.8 in | 40.0 in |
| Row 2 Shoulder Room | 57.0 in | 58.3 in |
| Row 2 Legroom | 39.1 in | 38.5 in |
| Row 3 Headroom | 0.0 in | 38.9 in |
| Row 3 Shoulder Room | 0.0 in | 50.5 in |
| Row 3 Legroom | 0.0 in | 35.0 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 15.9 ft3 | 16.0 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 15.9 | 49.4 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 15.9 | 93.8 ft3 |
Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz GL GL350 BlueTEC
| Obstacle detection, rear | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Obstacle detection, rear | 250 | Yes |
| Obstacle detection, front | 150 | Yes |
| Parking guidance system - active | 500 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 900 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
| Leather seating surfaces | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Leather seating surfaces | 900 | Yes |
| Leather seating surfaces, third-row seats | 200 | No |
| Total Requested | 900 | 82% |
| Total Not Requested | 200 | 18% |
| Driver Assistance Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Lane departure warning system | 200 | Yes |
| Adaptive cruise control, all-speed | 700 | No |
| Blind spot warning system | 200 | Yes |
| Lane departure prevention system | 150 | Yes |
| Automatic braking, low-speed | 200 | Yes |
| Automatic braking, high-speed or partial | 200 | No |
| Blind spot intervention | 150 | No |
| Total Requested | 750 | 42% |
| Total Not Requested | 1050 | 58% |
| Premium 1 Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power | 100 | No |
| Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat | 50 | No |
| Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat | 50 | No |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | 150 | No |
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | 150 | Yes |
| Memory system, driver seat | 200 | Yes |
| Memory system, passenger seat | 150 | No |
| Satellite radio | 200 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming driver-side mirror | 75 | No |
| Proximity key | 250 | Yes |
| Power-folding mirrors | 50 | Yes |
| Heated / cooled cup holders, front row | 75 | No |
| iPod integration | 100 | Yes |
| Voice control for external devices | 0 | No |
| Illuminated door sill trim plates | 100 | No |
| Wi-Fi hotspot | 50 | No |
| Interior ambient lighting, configurable | 150 | No |
| Media drive | 15 | No |
| Traffic + travel information | 25 | Yes |
| In-vehicle Internet | 150 | No |
| App support | 0 | Yes |
| Navigation map updates, three years | 0 | No |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 1675 | 60% |
| Total Not Requested | 1115 | 40% |
| Lighting Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Steering-linked headlights | 150 | No |
| Xenon HID headlights | 500 | Yes |
| Headlight washers | 50 | No |
| Auto-dimming headlights | 200 | No |
| Total Requested | 500 | 56% |
| Total Not Requested | 400 | 44% |
Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz GL GL450
| Obstacle detection, rear | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Obstacle detection, rear | 250 | Yes |
| Obstacle detection, front | 150 | Yes |
| Parking guidance system - active | 500 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 900 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
| Leather seating surfaces | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Leather seating surfaces | 900 | Yes |
| Leather seating surfaces, third-row seats | 200 | No |
| Total Requested | 900 | 82% |
| Total Not Requested | 200 | 18% |
| Driver Assistance Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Lane departure warning system | 200 | Yes |
| Adaptive cruise control, all-speed | 700 | No |
| Blind spot warning system | 200 | Yes |
| Lane departure prevention system | 150 | Yes |
| Automatic braking, low-speed | 200 | Yes |
| Automatic braking, high-speed or partial | 200 | No |
| Blind spot intervention | 150 | No |
| Total Requested | 750 | 42% |
| Total Not Requested | 1050 | 58% |
| Premium 1 Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power | 100 | No |
| Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat | 50 | No |
| Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat | 50 | No |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | 150 | No |
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | 150 | Yes |
| Memory system, driver seat | 200 | Yes |
| Memory system, passenger seat | 150 | No |
| Satellite radio | 200 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming driver-side mirror | 75 | No |
| Proximity key | 250 | Yes |
| Power-folding mirrors | 50 | Yes |
| Heated / cooled cup holders, front row | 75 | No |
| iPod integration | 100 | Yes |
| Voice control for external devices | 0 | No |
| Illuminated door sill trim plates | 100 | No |
| Wi-Fi hotspot | 50 | No |
| Interior ambient lighting, configurable | 150 | No |
| Media drive | 15 | No |
| Traffic + travel information | 25 | Yes |
| In-vehicle Internet | 150 | No |
| App support | 0 | Yes |
| Navigation map updates, three years | 0 | No |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 1675 | 60% |
| Total Not Requested | 1115 | 40% |
| Lighting Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Steering-linked headlights | 150 | No |
| Xenon HID headlights | 500 | Yes |
| Headlight washers | 50 | No |
| Auto-dimming headlights | 200 | No |
| Total Requested | 500 | 56% |
| Total Not Requested | 400 | 44% |
Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz GL GL550
| Driver Assistance Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Adaptive cruise control, all-speed | 700 | No |
| Lane departure prevention system | 150 | Yes |
| Automatic braking, low-speed | 200 | Yes |
| Automatic braking, high-speed or partial | 200 | No |
| Blind spot intervention | 150 | No |
| Total Requested | 350 | 25% |
| Total Not Requested | 1050 | 75% |
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