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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: $9,050

Lowest Total Invoice: $39,147

Volkswagen Passat VR6   
Difference: $8,317

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082015
ModelPassatGLK
TrimVR6GLK350
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Base Price $39,200 $37,900
Base Invoice $36,669 $35,247
iPod integration 0  
Heated front seats 225 750
Navigation system 1,800  
Becker Map Pilot   800
Lighting Package   1,290
Leather Package   1,850
Premium 1 Package   3,450
Metallic paint (extra cost)   720
Aluminum trim   0
Interior ambient lighting   310
Obstacle detection, rear   970
AWD   2,000
iPod integration 0  
Heated front seats 199 698
Navigation system 1,589  
Becker Map Pilot   744
Lighting Package   1,200
Leather Package   1,721
Premium 1 Package   3,209
Metallic paint (extra cost)   670
Aluminum trim   0
Interior ambient lighting   288
Obstacle detection, rear   902
AWD   1,860
Options (change) 2,025 12,140
Options (change) 1,788 11,292
Destination 690 925
Total Price $41,915 $50,965
Total Invoice $39,147 $47,464

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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: $5,885
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,369
Model Year20082015
ModelPassatGLK
TrimVR6GLK350
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Engine280hp V6302hp V6
TransmissionT6T7
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)16/24 MPG19/24 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)600, 10?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/40-18235/50-19
Total Price$41,915$50,965
Adjustments for Features0-3,165
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$41,915$47,800
Total Invoice$39,147$47,464
Adjustments for Features0-2,948
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$39,147$44,516

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Mercedes-Benz GLK

Model Year20082015
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 app $25
Remote window/roof operation $15
Semi-automated parking system $500
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
Driver drowsiness monitor $150
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
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150
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 audio streaming $25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100
HD radio $50
iPod integration$100 
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225
Traffic information $25
USB port $25
Voice control for nav and audio $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75
Auto-dimming headlights $200
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
Memory system, passenger seat $150
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat $50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat $50
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - mechanical $100
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Total Value of Features$4,690$7,855
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,165
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,948

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Mercedes-Benz GLK

Model Year20082015
ModelPassatGLK
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Wheelbase106.7 in108.5 in
Length188.0 in178.3 in
Width71.7 in74.3 in
Height59.7 in66.9 in
Curb Weight3,997 lb.4,079 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 in41.4 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

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Parking guidance system - active500No
Total Requested25028%
Total Not Requested65072%
Becker Map Pilot
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
Total Requested60083%
Total Not Requested12517%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Total Requested65072%
Total Not Requested25028%
Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Total Requested100083%
Total Not Requested20017%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers175Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Power liftgate350Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Compass0Yes
AC power outlet100No
Panoramic sunroof1200No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
iPod integration100Yes
Total Requested107543%
Total Not Requested140057%

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