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

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Volkswagen Passat vs. Mercedes-Benz GLE Coupe Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $33,360

Volkswagen Passat 1.8T SEL Premium   
Difference: $41,125

Lowest Total Invoice: $31,906

Volkswagen Passat 1.8T SEL Premium   
Difference: $37,436

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20152015201520182018
ModelPassatPassatPassatGLE CoupeGLE Coupe
Trim1.8T SEL PremiumTDI SEL PremiumV6 SEL PremiumAMG GLE43AMG GLE63 S
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $31,790 $33,925 $35,995 $70,500 $111,860
Base Invoice $30,486 $32,534 $34,519 $65,565 $104,030
Rear spoiler 375 375 375    
Illuminated door sill trim plates 375 375 375    
Premium 2 Package       650  
Metallic paint (extra cost)       720  
Leather seating surfaces       1,620  
Rear spoiler 300 300 300    
Illuminated door sill trim plates 300 300 300    
Premium 2 Package       605  
Metallic paint (extra cost)       670  
Leather seating surfaces       1,507  
Options (change) 750 750 750 2,990 0
Options (change) 600 600 600 2,782 0
Destination 820 820 820 995 995
Total Price $33,360 $35,495 $37,565 $74,485 $112,855
Total Invoice $31,906 $33,954 $35,939 $69,342 $105,025

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Mercedes-Benz GLE Coupe

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Passat 1.8T SEL Premium
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $32,210
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $29,137
Model Year20152015201520182018
ModelPassatPassatPassatGLE CoupeGLE Coupe
Trim1.8T SEL PremiumTDI SEL PremiumV6 SEL PremiumAMG GLE43AMG GLE63 S
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine170hp I4150hp I4 D280hp V6385hp V6577hp V8
TransmissionT6S6S6T9T7
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)400, 9400, 9400, 9830, 14830, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/45-18235/45-18235/45-18275/45-21285/40-22
Total Price$33,360$35,495$37,565$74,485$112,855
Adjustments for Features00-100-8,915-12,790
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$33,360$35,495$37,465$65,570$100,065
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,135$4,105$0$34,495
Total Invoice$31,906$33,954$35,939$69,342$105,025
Adjustments for Features00-96-8,299-11,903
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$31,906$33,954$35,843$61,043$93,122
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,048$3,937$0$32,079

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Mercedes-Benz GLE Coupe

Model Year20152015201520182018
ModelPassatPassatPassatGLE CoupeGLE Coupe
Trim1.8T SEL PremiumTDI SEL PremiumV6 SEL PremiumAMG GLE43AMG GLE63 S
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100    
6-speed automated manual $1100$1100  
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1400 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic    $1200
FWD$0$0$0  
AWD   $1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet   $100$100
Heated / cooled cup holders, front row   $75 
Power door closers   $300 
Power liftgate   $350$350
Remote climate control   $25$25
Remote start$150$150$150  
Remote start via app   $75$75
Remote window/roof operation   $15$15
Semi-automated parking system    $500
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250$250  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power   $350$350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats   $0$0
Around view cameras    $500
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial   $200$200
Automatic braking, low-speed   $200$200
Blind spot warning system   $200$200
Driver drowsiness monitor   $150$150
Forward collision warning   $200$200
Hill descent control   $250$250
Knee airbag, driver   $75$75
Lane departure warning   $200$200
Obstacle detection, front    $150
Obstacle detection, rear    $250
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system   $0$0
Rearview camera$200$200$200$200 
Rollover sensor   $50$50
Temporary spare tire$150$150$150  
Trailer sway control   $25$25
Vehicle health reports$0$0$0  
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover   $75$75
Console with shifter$150$150$150  
Console without shifter   $150$150
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25$25  
Rear seat pass-through$100$100$100$100 
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation   $100$100
Residual heat   $50$50
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop   $150$150
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75$75$75  
Carbon fiber engine cover    $0
Deep-tinted rear windows   $275$275
Laminated front side windows    $200
Painted brake calipers (optional)    $0
Panoramic sunroof   $1200$1200
Sunroof$900$900$900  
Wheel-lip moldings   $75$75
Infotainment 
Android Auto support   $100$100
App support   $0$0
Apple CarPlay support   $100$100
Aux input$50$50$50  
CD changer, in-dash$325$325$325  
CD player   $125$125
In-vehicle Internet   $150$150
iPod integration$100$100$100  
Navigation map updates, three years   $0$0
SMS text-to-speech reader   $25$25
Surround sound   $250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200$200  
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation   $225$225
USB port   $25$25
Voice control for nav and audio   $100$100
Wi-Fi hotspot   $50$50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Adaptive headlights   $200$200
Analog clock$25$25$25  
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror   $75$75
Auto-dimming headlights   $200$200
Chronometer    $100
Compass   $0$0
Cornering lights$50$50$50  
Fog light, rear   $100$100
Fog lights$125$125$125  
Interior ambient lighting$150$150$150  
Interior ambient lighting, configurable   $150$150
LED headlights   $1000$1000
Mirror tilt-down in reverse   $25$25
Power-folding mirrors   $50$50
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats    $300
Leather door panel trim    $250
Memory system, passenger seat    $150
Metal pedals   $75$75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat   $150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat    $150
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat   $50$50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat    $50
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100  
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100  
Synthetic suede headliner    $650
Synthetic suede inserts in seating surfaces$450$450$450  
Upholstered instrument panel, leather    $1000
Wood trim   $300$300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Active stabilizer bars    $500
Adaptive dampers - electrical   $500$500
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable   $1000$1000
Crosswind stabilization   $50$50
Electronic systems calibration selector   $200$200
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0$0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100$100$100
Total Value of Features$4,775$4,775$4,875$13,690$17,565
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$0$100$8,915$12,790
Value of Feature Adjustments00-96-8,299-11,903

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Mercedes-Benz GLE Coupe

Model Year20152018
ModelPassatGLE Coupe
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase110.4 in114.8 in
Length191.6 in192.6 in
Width72.2 in78.9 in
Height58.5 in67.7 in
Curb Weight3,173 lb.4,961 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.24.6 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.3 in39.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.9 in58.5 in
Row 1 Legroom42.4 in0.0 in
Row 2 Headroom37.8 in37.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.0 in58.4 in
Row 2 Legroom39.1 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
15.9 ft323.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
15.960.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz GLE Coupe AMG GLE43

Premium 2 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear seat pass-through100Yes
Power door closers300No
Heated / cooled cup holders, front row75No
Illuminated door sill trim plates200Yes
Interior ambient lighting, configurable0No
Total Requested30044%
Total Not Requested37556%

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