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

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Volkswagen Passat vs. Mercedes-Benz GL Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $35,290

Volkswagen Passat V6 SEL Premium   
Difference: $85,085

Lowest Total Invoice: $33,801

Volkswagen Passat V6 SEL Premium   
Difference: $78,213

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20172015
ModelPassatGL
TrimV6 SEL PremiumGL63 AMG
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Base Price $33,995 $119,450
Base Invoice $32,601 $111,089
Cargo net 100  
Rear spoiler 375  
Cargo net 80  
Rear spoiler 300  
Options (change) 475 0
Options (change) 380 0
Destination 820 925
Total Price $35,290 $120,375
Total Invoice $33,801 $112,014

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Mercedes-Benz GL

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Passat V6 SEL Premium
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $70,415
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $64,562
Model Year20172015
ModelPassatGL
TrimV6 SEL PremiumGL63 AMG
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Engine280hp V6550hp V8
TransmissionS6T7
DrivetrainFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)20/28 MPG13/17 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)400, 9830, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/45-18295/40-21
Total Price$35,290$120,375
Adjustments for Features0-14,670
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$35,290$105,705
Total Invoice$33,801$112,014
Adjustments for Features0-13,651
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$33,801$98,363

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Mercedes-Benz GL

Model Year20172015
ModelPassatGL
TrimV6 SEL PremiumGL63 AMG
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automated manual$1100 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1200
FWD$0 
AWD $1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100
Adaptive cruise control$600 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed $850
Hands-free trunk or liftgate$100 
Heated / cooled cup holders, front row $75
Power door closers $300
Power flip-out rear side windows $125
Power liftgate $350
Remote start$150 
Remote window/roof operation $15
Semi-automated parking system $500
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Around view cameras $500
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200
Blind spot collision prevention $150
Cross-traffic collision intervention, rear$100 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100 
Driver drowsiness monitor $150
Hill descent control $250
Knee airbag, driver $75
Lane departure prevention $150
Lane departure prevention, steering-based$200 
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0
Rear side airbags $300
Rearview camera$200 
Rollover sensor $50
Secondary collision brake assist$25 
Side curtain airbags$350 
Side curtain airbags, three rows $500
Trailer sway control $25
Vehicle health reports$0 
Cargo Management 
Aluminum roof rails $250
Cargo cover $75
Console with shifter$150 
Console without shifter $150
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
Rear seat pass-through$100 
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100
Rear air vents$100 
Rear air vents with automatic controls $250
Rear HVAC unit $400
Rear wiper $175
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75 
Deep-tinted rear windows $275
Glass roof panel(s) $300
Laminated front side windows $200
Panoramic sunroof $1200
Rear bumper protector $40
Running boards $350
Sunroof$900 
Wheel-lip moldings $75
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100 
Apple CarPlay support$100 
DVD-compatible player $0
In-vehicle Internet $150
iPod integration $100
Media drive $15
Mirrorlink support$0 
Navigation map updates, three years $0
Surround sound $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225
USB port$25 
Voice control for external devices $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75
Auto-dimming headlights $200
Compass $0
Fog light, rear $100
Fog lights$125 
Headlight washers $50
Interior ambient lighting$150 
Interior ambient lighting, configurable $150
LED headlights$1000 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25
Steering-linked fog lights$50 
Steering-linked headlights $150
Xenon HID headlights $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300
Door sill trim plates$100 
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200
Leather door panel trim $250
Leather seating surfaces, third-row seats $200
Manual recliner, second row seats $75
Massage, driver seat $100
Massage, passenger seat $100
Memory system, passenger seat $150
Metal pedals$75 
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 release, second row seats $50
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 third row seats $1000
Synthetic suede headliner $650
Upholstered instrument panel, leather $1000
Wood trim $300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Active stabilizer bars $500
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable $1000
Crosswind stabilization $50
Electronic systems calibration selector $200
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Total Value of Features$6,650$21,320
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$14,670
Value of Feature Adjustments0-13,651

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Mercedes-Benz GL

Model Year20172015
ModelPassatGL
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase110.4 in121.0 in
Length191.6 in201.6 in
Width72.2 in76.4 in
Height58.5 in72.8 in
Curb Weight3,481 lb.5,687 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.26.4 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.3 in41.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.9 in58.5 in
Row 1 Legroom42.4 in40.3 in
Row 2 Headroom37.8 in40.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.0 in58.3 in
Row 2 Legroom39.1 in38.5 in
Row 3 Headroom0.0 in38.9 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room0.0 in50.5 in
Row 3 Legroom0.0 in35.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
15.9 ft316.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
15.949.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
15.993.8 ft3

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