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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: $35,975

Volkswagen Passat V6 SEL Premium   
Difference: $32,920

Lowest Total Invoice: $34,460

Volkswagen Passat V6 SEL Premium   
Difference: $29,679

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20182017
ModelPassatGLC
TrimV6 SEL PremiumAMG GLC43
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Base Price $34,650 $54,900
Base Invoice $33,230 $51,057
Rear spoiler 375  
Cargo net 100  
Premium 3 Package   5,950
Burmester 640W 14 speakers   850
Leather Seating Package   1,900
Advanced Parking Assist Package   1,550
Panoramic sunroof   1,480
Wood trim   0
Heated second row seats   620
Metallic paint (extra cost)   720
Rear spoiler 300  
Cargo net 80  
Premium 3 Package   5,534
Burmester 640W 14 speakers   791
Leather Seating Package   1,767
Advanced Parking Assist Package   1,442
Panoramic sunroof   1,376
Wood trim   0
Heated second row seats   577
Metallic paint (extra cost)   670
Options (change) 475 13,070
Options (change) 380 12,157
Destination 850 925
Total Price $35,975 $68,895
Total Invoice $34,460 $64,139

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Passat V6 SEL Premium
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $22,865
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $20,318
Model Year20182017
ModelPassatGLC
TrimV6 SEL PremiumAMG GLC43
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Engine280hp V6362hp V6
TransmissionS6T9
DrivetrainFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/28 MPG18/24 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)400, 9640, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/45-18255/45-20
Total Price$35,975$68,895
Adjustments for Features0-10,055
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$35,975$58,840
Total Invoice$34,460$64,139
Adjustments for Features0-9,361
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$34,460$54,778

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Mercedes-Benz GLC

Model Year20182017
ModelPassatGLC
TrimV6 SEL PremiumAMG GLC43
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automated manual$1100 
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1400
FWD$0 
AWD $1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100
Adaptive cruise control$600 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed $850
Power liftgate $350
Remote climate control $25
Remote start$150 
Remote start via app $75
Remote window/roof operation $15
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350
Universal garage door opener $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Around view cameras $500
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200
Blind spot collision prevention $150
Collision preparation system, rear $100
Cross-traffic collision intervention, rear$100 
Cross-traffic detection for collision preparation system $0
Driver drowsiness monitor $150
Knee airbag, driver $75
Lane departure prevention, steering-based$200 
Lane keeping assist $400
Pedestrian detection $50
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0
Rearview camera$200 
Rollover sensor $50
Secondary collision brake assist$25 
Temporary spare tire$150 
Tires, run-flat $150
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100
Trailer sway control $25
Vehicle health reports$0 
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover $75
Cargo organizer $100
Console with shifter$150 
Console without shifter $150
Rear seat pass-through$100 
Roof rails $250
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100
Fragrance atomizer $200
Ionizing air filtration $50
Rear wiper $175
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75 
Deep-tinted rear windows $275
Metal accent plate, lower front fascia $0
Metal accent plate, lower rear fascia $0
Panoramic sunroof $1200
Sunroof$900 
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100 
Apple CarPlay support$100 
Aux input$50 
DVD-compatible player $0
Handwriting recognition $200
In-vehicle Internet $150
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
Wi-Fi hotspot $50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75
Auto-dimming headlights $200
Boost gauge $75
Chronometer $100
Compass $0
Cornering lights $50
Fog light, rear $100
Fog lights$125 
Interior ambient lighting$150 
Interior ambient lighting, configurable $150
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25
Steering-linked fog lights$50 
Steering-linked headlights $150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates$100 
Folding second row seats$300 
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200
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 thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $100
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power-folding second row seats $700
Upholstered instrument panel $300
Wood trim $300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable $1000
Crosswind stabilization $50
Electronic systems calibration selector $200
Suggestive steering $0
Total Value of Features$5,400$15,455
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$10,055
Value of Feature Adjustments0-9,361

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Mercedes-Benz GLC

Model Year20182017
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 Weight3,571 lb.4,145 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 AMG GLC43

Burmester, 640W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)
FeatureValueRequested?
Burmester, 640W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Surround sound250No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested600100%
Premium 3 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Cornering lights50No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
LED headlights1000Yes
Ionizing air filtration50No
Fragrance atomizer200No
Cargo net40Yes
Cargo organizer100No
Illuminated door sill trim plates100No
Handwriting recognition200No
Interior ambient lighting, configurable150No
Speed limit information0No
Cross-traffic detection for collision preparation system0No
DVD-compatible player0No
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
App support0Yes
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Collision preparation system, rear100No
Pedestrian detection50No
Lane keeping assist system400Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Blind spot intervention150No
Total Requested246553%
Total Not Requested221547%
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%
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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