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

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Volkswagen Passat vs. Mercedes-Benz GLK Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $41,915

Volkswagen Passat VR6   
Difference: $7,100

Lowest Total Invoice: $39,147

Volkswagen Passat VR6   
Difference: $6,498

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082012
ModelPassatGLK
TrimVR6GLK350
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Base Price $39,200 $35,880
Base Invoice $36,669 $33,368
iPod integration 0 375
Heated front seats 225 750
Navigation system 1,800  
COMAND System   1,330
Lighting Package   985
Premium 1 Package   3,200
Leather seating surfaces   1,780
Metallic paint (extra cost)   720
Aluminum trim   320
Obstacle detection, rear   800
AWD   2,000
iPod integration 0 349
Heated front seats 199 698
Navigation system 1,589  
COMAND System   1,237
Lighting Package   916
Premium 1 Package   2,976
Leather seating surfaces   1,655
Metallic paint (extra cost)   669
Aluminum trim   298
Obstacle detection, rear   744
AWD   1,860
Options (change) 2,025 12,260
Options (change) 1,788 11,402
Destination 690 875
Total Price $41,915 $49,015
Total Invoice $39,147 $45,645

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Passat VR6
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,120
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,654
Model Year20082012
ModelPassatGLK
TrimVR6GLK350
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Engine280hp V6268hp V6
TransmissionT6T7
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)16/24 MPG16/21 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)600, 10?, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/40-18235/50-19
Total Price$41,915$49,015
Adjustments for Features0-1,980
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$41,915$47,035
Total Invoice$39,147$45,645
Adjustments for Features0-1,844
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$39,147$43,801

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Mercedes-Benz GLK

Model Year20082012
ModelPassatGLK
TrimVR6GLK350
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1200
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100
Remote window/roof operation $15
Sunshades, second row$125 
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
Full-size spare tire$225 
Knee airbag, driver $75
Obstacle detection, front $150
Rollover sensor $50
Temporary spare tire $150
Trailer sway control $25
Cargo Management 
Cargo net$40 
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
Rear seat pass-through$100 
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100
Residual heat $50
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25
Deep-tinted rear windows $275
Panoramic sunroof $1200
Rear bumper protector $40
Sunroof$900 
Infotainment 
Aux input $50
Bluetooth cell phone link $100
CD changer, in-dash $325
CD player$125 
DVD-compatible player $0
Media drive $15
SD Card slot $25
Traffic information $25
Voice control for nav and audio $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75
Cornering lights $50
Fog light, rear $100
Fog lights$125 
Headlight washers $50
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates $100
Leather door panel trim $250
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - mechanical $100
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$4,965$6,945
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,980
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,844

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Mercedes-Benz GLK

Model Year20082012
ModelPassatGLK
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Wheelbase106.7 in108.5 in
Length188.0 in178.3 in
Width71.7 in72.4 in
Height59.7 in66.9 in
Curb Weight3,997 lb.4,034 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.17.4 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.3 in39.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.7 in55.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in53.2 in
Row 1 Legroom41.4 in41.8 in
Row 2 Headroom38.6 in39.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.6 in55.4 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in52.5 in
Row 2 Legroom37.7 in35.1 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
35.8 ft323.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
61.7 ft354.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz GLK GLK350

Leather seating surfaces
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Total Requested105081%
Total Not Requested25019%
Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Total Requested25063%
Total Not Requested15037%
COMAND System
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
Media drive, large15No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested60062%
Total Not Requested36538%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Cornering lights50No
Total Requested65087%
Total Not Requested10013%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers175Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Power liftgate350Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Compass0Yes
AC power outlet100No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Total Requested127581%
Total Not Requested30019%

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