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

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Volkswagen Passat vs. Mercedes-Benz GLC Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $32,975

Volkswagen Passat 2.0T SEL Premium   
Difference: $20,240

Lowest Total Invoice: $31,583

Volkswagen Passat 2.0T SEL Premium   
Difference: $17,978

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201820182018201820182018
ModelPassatPassatGLCGLCGLCGLC
Trim2.0T SEL PremiumV6 SEL PremiumGLC300GLC350eAMG GLC43AMG GLC63
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $31,650 $34,650 $40,050 $49,990 $56,250 $69,900
Base Invoice $30,353 $33,230 $37,247 $46,491 $52,313 $65,007
Cargo net 100 100        
Rear spoiler 375 375        
Advanced Lighting Package     1,900   1,900 1,050
Premium 1 Package     1,350 1,350    
Leather Seating Package     2,050 2,050    
Multimedia Package     2,200   2,200 2,200
Advanced Parking Assist Package     1,290 1,290 1,290 1,290
Panoramic sunroof     1,500 1,500 1,500 1,500
Heated front seats     580 580    
Heated second row seats     580 580 580 580
Metallic paint (extra cost)     720 720 720 720
Garmin Map Pilot       625    
Interior ambient lighting, configurable       310    
Wood trim         0 0
Leather seating surfaces         1,620 2,590
Cargo net 80 80        
Rear spoiler 300 300        
Advanced Lighting Package     1,767   1,767 977
Premium 1 Package     1,256 1,256    
Leather Seating Package     1,907 1,907    
Multimedia Package     2,046   2,046 2,046
Advanced Parking Assist Package     1,200 1,200 1,200 1,200
Panoramic sunroof     1,395 1,395 1,395 1,395
Heated front seats     539 539    
Heated second row seats     539 539 539 539
Metallic paint (extra cost)     670 670 670 670
Garmin Map Pilot       581    
Interior ambient lighting, configurable       288    
Wood trim         0 0
Leather seating surfaces         1,507 2,409
Options (change) 475 475 12,170 9,005 9,810 9,930
Options (change) 380 380 11,319 8,375 9,124 9,236
Destination 850 850 995 995 995 995
Total Price $32,975 $35,975 $53,215 $59,990 $67,055 $80,825
Total Invoice $31,583 $34,460 $49,561 $55,861 $62,432 $75,238

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Passat 2.0T SEL Premium
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $15,985
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $14,015
Model Year201820182018201820182018
ModelPassatPassatGLCGLCGLCGLC
Trim2.0T SEL PremiumV6 SEL PremiumGLC300GLC350eAMG GLC43AMG GLC63
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine174hp I4280hp V6241hp I4208hp I4 PiH362hp V6469hp V8
TransmissionT6S6T9T7T9T9
DrivetrainFWDFWDRWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)400, 9400, 9?, 6?, 6?, 6640, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/45-18235/45-18235/60-18235/60-18255/45-20265/45-20
Total Price$32,975$35,975$53,215$59,990$67,055$80,825
Adjustments for Features0-150-4,255-4,790-7,940-8,590
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$32,975$35,825$48,960$55,200$59,115$72,235
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,850$0$6,240$10,155$23,275
Total Invoice$31,583$34,460$49,561$55,861$62,432$75,238
Adjustments for Features0-144-3,963-4,460-7,393-7,996
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$31,583$34,316$45,598$51,401$55,039$67,242
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,733$0$5,803$9,441$21,644

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Mercedes-Benz GLC

Model Year201820182018201820182018
ModelPassatPassatGLCGLCGLCGLC
Trim2.0T SEL PremiumV6 SEL PremiumGLC300GLC350eAMG GLC43AMG GLC63
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100     
6-speed automated manual $1100    
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1400 $1400$1400
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1200  
FWD$0$0    
RWD  $0   
AWD   $1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet  $100$100$100$100
Adaptive cruise control$600$600    
Cruise control  $150$150$150$150
Power liftgate  $350$350$350$350
Remote climate control  $25$25$25$25
Remote start$150$150    
Remote start via app  $75$75$75$75
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 
Around view cameras  $500$500$500$500
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial  $200$200$200$200
Cross-traffic collision intervention, rear$100$100    
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100$100    
Driver drowsiness monitor  $150$150$150$150
Knee airbag, driver  $75$75$75$75
Lane departure prevention, steering-based$200$200    
Lane departure warning$200$200    
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system  $0$0$0$0
Rearview camera$200$200    
Rollover sensor  $50$50$50$50
Secondary collision brake assist$25$25    
Temporary spare tire$150$150    
Tires, run-flat  $150$150$150$150
Torque vectoring, brake-based  $100$100$100$100
Trailer sway control  $25$25$25$25
Vehicle health reports$0$0    
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover  $75$75$75$75
Console with shifter$150$150    
Console without shifter  $150$150$150$150
Rear seat pass-through$100$100    
Roof rails  $250$250$250$250
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation  $100$100$100$100
Heated washer fluid system    $50$50
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15$15$15  
Rear wiper  $175$175$175$175
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential     $300
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop  $150$150$150$150
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75$75    
Deep-tinted rear windows  $275$275$275$275
Metal accent plate, lower front fascia    $0$0
Metal accent plate, lower rear fascia    $0$0
Panoramic sunroof  $1200$1200$1200$1200
Sunroof$900$900    
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100$100    
App support$0$0$0 $0$0
Apple CarPlay support$100$100    
Aux input$50$50    
DVD-compatible player  $0 $0$0
Handwriting recognition  $200 $200$200
In-vehicle Internet  $150$150$150$150
Media drive  $15 $15$15
Mirrorlink support$0$0    
Navigation map updates, three years  $0 $0$0
Surround sound     $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200    
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation  $225$225$225$225
Traffic + travel information$25$25$25 $25$25
Traffic information   $25  
Wi-Fi hotspot  $50$50$50$50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25$25    
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75$75$75$75
Auto-dimming headlights  $200 $200$200
Boost gauge    $75$75
Chronometer    $100$100
Compass  $0$0$0$0
Cornering lights  $50 $50$50
Fog light, rear  $100$100$100$100
Fog lights$125$125    
Interior ambient lighting$150$150    
Interior ambient lighting, configurable  $150$150$150$150
LED headlights$1000$1000$1000 $1000$1000
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only   $750  
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
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates$100$100 $100  
Folding second row seats$300$300    
Illuminated door sill trim plates  $200 $200$200
Memory system, passenger seat  $150$150$150$150
Metal pedals$75$75  $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 thigh support length adjuster, driver seat  $100$100$100$100
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100$100$100
Power-folding second row seats  $700$700$700$700
Upholstered instrument panel    $300$300
Wood trim  $300$300$300$300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical    $500$500
Adaptive dampers - mechanical  $100$100  
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable    $1000$1000
Crosswind stabilization  $50$50$50$50
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200$200$200$200
Suggestive steering  $0$0$0$0
Transmission 
Launch control     $100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100$100$100$100
Total Value of Features$6,815$6,965$11,070$11,605$14,755$15,405
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$150$4,255$4,790$7,940$8,590
Value of Feature Adjustments0-144-3,963-4,460-7,393-7,996

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Mercedes-Benz GLC

Model Year20182018
ModelPassatGLC
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase110.4 in113.1 in
Length191.6 in183.3 in
Width72.2 in74.4 in
Height58.5 in64.5 in
Curb Weight3,275 lb.3,892 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.17.4 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.3 in37.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.9 in57.3 in
Row 1 Legroom42.4 in40.8 in
Row 2 Headroom37.8 in38.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.0 in56.5 in
Row 2 Legroom39.1 in37.3 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
15.9 ft320.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
15.956.5 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz GLC GLC300

Advanced Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Cornering lights50No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Illuminated door sill trim plates100No
LED headlights1000Yes
Interior ambient lighting, configurable150No
Total Requested100061%
Total Not Requested65039%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Satellite radio200Yes
AC power outlet100No
Proximity key250Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Total Requested65087%
Total Not Requested10013%
Leather Seating Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Total Requested90075%
Total Not Requested30025%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Handwriting recognition200No
DVD-compatible player0No
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
App support0Yes
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested72577%
Total Not Requested21523%
Advanced Parking Assist Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Semi-automated parking system500Yes
Around view cameras300No
Total Requested100077%
Total Not Requested30023%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz GLC GLC350e

Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Satellite radio200Yes
AC power outlet100No
Proximity key250Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Total Requested65087%
Total Not Requested10013%
Garmin Map Pilot
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested725100%
Total Not Requested00%
Advanced Parking Assist Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Semi-automated parking system500Yes
Around view cameras300No
Total Requested100077%
Total Not Requested30023%
Leather Seating Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Total Requested90075%
Total Not Requested30025%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz GLC AMG GLC43

Advanced Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Cornering lights50No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Illuminated door sill trim plates100No
LED headlights1000Yes
Interior ambient lighting, configurable150No
Total Requested100061%
Total Not Requested65039%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Handwriting recognition200No
DVD-compatible player0No
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
App support0Yes
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested72577%
Total Not Requested21523%
Advanced Parking Assist Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Semi-automated parking system500Yes
Around view cameras300No
Total Requested100077%
Total Not Requested30023%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz GLC AMG GLC63

Advanced Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Cornering lights50No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Illuminated door sill trim plates100No
LED headlights250Yes
Interior ambient lighting, configurable150No
Total Requested25028%
Total Not Requested65072%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Handwriting recognition200No
DVD-compatible player0No
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
App support0Yes
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested72577%
Total Not Requested21523%
Advanced Parking Assist Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Semi-automated parking system500Yes
Around view cameras300No
Total Requested100077%
Total Not Requested30023%

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