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Volkswagen Passat vs. Mercedes-Benz GLE 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 GLE Invoice Comparison
Lowest Total Price: $32,490 Volkswagen Passat 1.8T SEL Premium | ||||||||
| Difference: $23,670 | ||||||||
Lowest Total Invoice: $31,131 Volkswagen Passat 1.8T SEL Premium | ||||||||
| Difference: $21,168 | ||||||||
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| Model Year | 2014 | 2014 | 2014 | 2018 | 2018 | 2018 | 2018 | 2018 |
| Model | Passat | Passat | Passat | GLE | GLE | GLE | GLE | GLE |
| Trim | 1.8T SEL Premium | TDI SEL Premium | V6 SEL Premium | GLE350 | AMG GLE43 | GLE550e | AMG GLE63 | AMG GLE63 S |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV |
| Base Price | $31,295 | $33,395 | $34,265 | $52,200 | $67,750 | $66,700 | $102,550 | $109,700 |
| Base Invoice | $30,011 | $32,026 | $32,860 | $48,546 | $63,008 | $62,031 | $95,372 | $102,021 |
| Rear spoiler | 375 | 375 | 375 | |||||
| Garmin Map Pilot | 625 | |||||||
| Metallic paint (extra cost) | 720 | 720 | 720 | |||||
| Leather seating surfaces | 1,620 | 1,620 | ||||||
| Upgraded leather upholstery | 1,370 | |||||||
| Interior Sport Package | 1,000 | |||||||
| Rear spoiler | 300 | 300 | 300 | |||||
| Garmin Map Pilot | 581 | |||||||
| Metallic paint (extra cost) | 670 | 670 | 670 | |||||
| Leather seating surfaces | 1,507 | 1,507 | ||||||
| Upgraded leather upholstery | 1,274 | |||||||
| Interior Sport Package | 930 | |||||||
| Options (change) | 375 | 375 | 375 | 2,965 | 2,340 | 3,090 | 0 | 0 |
| Options (change) | 300 | 300 | 300 | 2,758 | 2,177 | 2,874 | 0 | 0 |
| Destination | 820 | 820 | 820 | 995 | 995 | 995 | 995 | 995 |
| Gas Tax | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | -4,085 | 0 | 0 |
| Total Price | $32,490 | $34,590 | $35,460 | $56,160 | $71,085 | $66,700 | $103,545 | $110,695 |
| Total Invoice | $31,131 | $33,146 | $33,980 | $52,299 | $66,180 | $61,815 | $96,367 | $103,016 |
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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Mercedes-Benz GLE
| Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Passat 1.8T SEL Premium | ||||||||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $20,980 | ||||||||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $18,663 | ||||||||
| Model Year | 2014 | 2014 | 2014 | 2018 | 2018 | 2018 | 2018 | 2018 |
| Model | Passat | Passat | Passat | GLE | GLE | GLE | GLE | GLE |
| Trim | 1.8T SEL Premium | TDI SEL Premium | V6 SEL Premium | GLE350 | AMG GLE43 | GLE550e | AMG GLE63 | AMG GLE63 S |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV |
| Engine | 170hp I4 | 140hp I4 D | 280hp V6 | 302hp V6 | 385hp V6 | 329hp V6 PiH | 550hp V8 | 577hp V8 |
| Transmission | T6 | S6 | S6 | T7 | T9 | T7 | T7 | T7 |
| Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | FWD | RWD | AWD | AWD | AWD | AWD |
| EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway) | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG |
| Audio (watts, speakers) | 400, 9 | 400, 9 | 400, 9 | ?, 8 | 830, 14 | 830, 14 | 830, 14 | 830, 14 |
| Tire (rear if not all the same) | 235/45-18 | 235/45-18 | 235/45-18 | 255/50-19 | 265/45-20 | 255/50-19 | 265/45-20 | 295/35-21 |
| Total Price | $32,490 | $34,590 | $35,460 | $56,160 | $71,085 | $66,700 | $103,545 | $110,695 |
| Adjustments for Features | 0 | 0 | -100 | -2,690 | -7,980 | -7,805 | -12,280 | -12,930 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Price | $32,490 | $34,590 | $35,360 | $53,470 | $63,105 | $58,895 | $91,265 | $97,765 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $2,100 | $2,870 | $0 | $9,635 | $5,425 | $37,795 | $44,295 |
| Total Invoice | $31,131 | $33,146 | $33,980 | $52,299 | $66,180 | $61,815 | $96,367 | $103,016 |
| Adjustments for Features | 0 | 0 | -96 | -2,505 | -7,429 | -7,233 | -11,429 | -12,033 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice | $31,131 | $33,146 | $33,884 | $49,794 | $58,751 | $54,582 | $84,938 | $90,983 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $2,015 | $2,753 | $0 | $8,957 | $4,788 | $35,144 | $41,189 |
Features Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Mercedes-Benz GLE
| Model Year | 2014 | 2014 | 2014 | 2018 | 2018 | 2018 | 2018 | 2018 |
| Model | Passat | Passat | Passat | GLE | GLE | GLE | GLE | GLE |
| Trim | 1.8T SEL Premium | TDI SEL Premium | V6 SEL Premium | GLE350 | AMG GLE43 | GLE550e | AMG GLE63 | AMG GLE63 S |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV |
| Transmission and Drivetrain | ||||||||
| 6-speed manually-shiftable automatic | $1100 | |||||||
| 6-speed automated manual | $1100 | $1100 | ||||||
| 7-speed manually-shiftable automatic | $1200 | $1200 | $1200 | $1200 | ||||
| 9-speed manually-shiftable automatic | $1400 | |||||||
| FWD | $0 | $0 | $0 | |||||
| RWD | $0 | |||||||
| AWD | $1700 | $1700 | $1700 | $1700 | ||||
| Accessories | ||||||||
| AC power outlet | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||||
| Heated / cooled cup holders, front row | $75 | $75 | ||||||
| Power liftgate | $350 | $350 | $350 | $350 | $350 | |||
| Proximity key | $250 | $250 | $250 | $250 | $250 | $250 | $250 | |
| Remote climate control | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | |||
| Remote start | $150 | $150 | $150 | |||||
| Remote start via app | $75 | $75 | $75 | $75 | $75 | |||
| Remote window/roof operation | $15 | $15 | $15 | $15 | $15 | |||
| Semi-automated parking system | $500 | $500 | ||||||
| Sunshades, second row | $125 | $125 | ||||||
| Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual | $250 | $250 | $250 | |||||
| Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power | $350 | $350 | $350 | $350 | $350 | |||
| Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety | ||||||||
| Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | |||
| Around view cameras | $500 | $500 | ||||||
| Automatic braking, high-speed or partial | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | |||
| Automatic braking, low-speed | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | |||
| Blind spot warning system | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | ||||
| Driver drowsiness monitor | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | |||
| Forward collision warning | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | |||
| Hill descent control | $250 | $250 | $250 | $250 | $250 | |||
| Knee airbag, driver | $75 | $75 | $75 | $75 | $75 | |||
| Lane departure warning | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | ||||
| Obstacle detection, front | $150 | $150 | ||||||
| Obstacle detection, rear | $250 | $250 | ||||||
| Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | |||
| Rearview camera | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | ||
| Rollover sensor | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | |||
| Temporary spare tire | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | |
| Tires, run-flat | $150 | |||||||
| Trailer sway control | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | |||
| Cargo Management | ||||||||
| Aluminum roof rails | $250 | $250 | $250 | $250 | $250 | |||
| Cargo cover | $75 | $75 | $75 | $75 | $75 | |||
| Console with shifter | $150 | $150 | $150 | |||||
| Console without shifter | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | |||
| Overhead sunglass holder | $25 | $25 | $25 | |||||
| Rear seat pass-through | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |||
| Climate Control | ||||||||
| Automatic air recirculation | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |||
| Rain-sensing wipers | $175 | $175 | $175 | $175 | $175 | |||
| Rear wiper | $175 | $175 | $175 | $175 | $175 | |||
| Residual heat | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | |||
| Variable intermittent wipers | $75 | $75 | $75 | |||||
| Engine / Motor | ||||||||
| 3.6 kW onboard charger | $0 | |||||||
| 9 kWh battery pack | $0 | |||||||
| Automatic start / stop | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | |||
| Exterior | ||||||||
| Body kit | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | ||||
| Bodyside moldings | $75 | $75 | $75 | |||||
| Deep-tinted rear windows | $275 | $275 | $275 | $275 | $275 | |||
| Metal accent plate, lower front fascia | $0 | $0 | ||||||
| Metal accent plate, lower rear fascia | $0 | $0 | ||||||
| Painted brake calipers (optional) | $0 | $0 | ||||||
| Rear bumper protector | $40 | $40 | $40 | $40 | $40 | |||
| Infotainment | ||||||||
| Android Auto support | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||||
| App support | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | ||||
| Apple CarPlay support | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||||
| Aux input | $50 | $50 | $50 | |||||
| In-vehicle Internet | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | ||||
| iPod integration | $100 | $100 | $100 | |||||
| Media drive | $15 | $15 | $15 | $15 | $15 | $15 | $15 | |
| Navigation map updates, three years | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | ||||
| Satellite radio | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | |
| SMS text-to-speech reader | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | |||
| Surround sound | $250 | $250 | $250 | $250 | ||||
| Telematics service, such as OnStar | $200 | $200 | $200 | |||||
| Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation | $225 | $225 | $225 | $225 | $225 | |||
| Traffic + travel information | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | |
| Traffic information | $25 | |||||||
| USB port | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | |||
| Voice control for nav and audio | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |||
| Wi-Fi hotspot | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | ||||
| Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors | ||||||||
| Adaptive headlights | $200 | $200 | ||||||
| Analog clock | $25 | $25 | $25 | |||||
| Auto-dimming driver-side mirror | $75 | $75 | $75 | $75 | $75 | |||
| Auto-dimming headlights | $200 | $200 | ||||||
| Chronometer | $100 | $100 | ||||||
| Compass | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | |||
| Cornering lights | $50 | $50 | $50 | |||||
| Fog light, rear | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |||
| Fog lights | $125 | $125 | $125 | |||||
| Interior ambient lighting | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | ||
| Interior ambient lighting, configurable | $150 | $150 | ||||||
| Large energy flow and fuel economy display | $25 | |||||||
| LED headlights | $1000 | $1000 | ||||||
| Mirror tilt-down in reverse | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | |||
| Power-folding mirrors | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | |||
| Seats and Interior Trim | ||||||||
| Carbon fiber engine cover | $0 | |||||||
| Cooled or ventilated front seats | $300 | $300 | ||||||
| Door sill trim plates | $100 | $100 | $100 | |||||
| Illuminated door sill trim plates | $200 | $200 | ||||||
| Leather door panel trim | $250 | $250 | ||||||
| Leather-wrapped steering wheel | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | |
| Memory system, passenger seat | $150 | $150 | ||||||
| Metal pedals | $75 | $75 | $75 | $75 | ||||
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | |||
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | $150 | $150 | ||||||
| Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | |||
| Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat | $50 | $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 | |||||
| Synthetic suede steering wheel | $150 | |||||||
| Upholstered instrument panel | $300 | $300 | $300 | $300 | ||||
| Wood trim | $300 | $300 | $300 | $300 | $300 | |||
| Suspension, Wheels, and Tires | ||||||||
| Active stabilizer bars | $500 | $500 | ||||||
| Adaptive dampers - electrical | $500 | $500 | $500 | $500 | ||||
| Adaptive dampers - mechanical | $100 | |||||||
| Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable | $1000 | $1000 | $1000 | $1000 | ||||
| Crosswind stabilization | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | |||
| Electronic systems calibration selector | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | |||
| Sport suspension (upgrade) | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | ||||
| Transmission | ||||||||
| Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| Total Value of Features | $4,265 | $4,265 | $4,365 | $6,955 | $12,245 | $12,070 | $16,545 | $17,195 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | $0 | $0 | $100 | $2,690 | $7,980 | $7,805 | $12,280 | $12,930 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | 0 | 0 | -96 | -2,505 | -7,429 | -7,233 | -11,429 | -12,033 |
Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Mercedes-Benz GLE
| Model Year | 2014 | 2018 |
| Model | Passat | GLE |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr SUV |
| Wheelbase | 110.4 in | 114.8 in |
| Length | 191.6 in | 189.1 in |
| Width | 72.2 in | 75.8 in |
| Height | 58.5 in | 70.7 in |
| Curb Weight | 3,167 lb. | 4,651 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 18.5 gal. | 24.6 gal. |
| Row 1 Headroom | 38.3 in | 38.9 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 | 38.5 in |
| Row 2 Shoulder Room | 57.0 in | 58.4 in |
| Row 2 Legroom | 39.1 in | 38.4 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 15.9 ft3 | 38.2 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 15.9 | 80.3 ft3 |
Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz GLE GLE350
| Garmin Map Pilot | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | No |
| Traffic information | 25 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 625 | 86% |
| Total Not Requested | 100 | 14% |
Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz GLE GLE550e
| Upgraded leather upholstery | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Upgraded leather upholstery | 0 | No |
| Leather seating surfaces | 900 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 900 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
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