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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: $32,380

Volkswagen Passat Komfort   
Difference: $13,325

Lowest Total Invoice: $30,185

Volkswagen Passat Komfort   
Difference: $12,386

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200920132013
ModelPassatGLKGLK
TrimKomfortGLK250GLK350
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $29,690 $38,590 $37,090
Base Invoice $27,727 $35,889 $34,494
Navigation system 1,990    
Multimedia Package   2,790 2,790
Premium 1 Package   3,450 3,450
Metallic paint (extra cost)   720 720
Heated front seats   750 750
Navigation system 1,758    
Multimedia Package   2,595 2,595
Premium 1 Package   3,209 3,209
Metallic paint (extra cost)   670 670
Heated front seats   698 698
Options (change) 1,990 7,710 7,710
Options (change) 1,758 7,172 7,172
Destination 700 905 905
Total Price $32,380 $47,205 $45,705
Total Invoice $30,185 $43,966 $42,571

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Passat Komfort
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $8,720
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $8,095
Model Year200920132013
ModelPassatGLKGLK
TrimKomfortGLK250GLK350
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine200hp I4200hp I4 D302hp V6
TransmissionT6T7T7
DrivetrainFWDAWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)80, 8?, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/45-17235/50-19235/50-19
Total Price$32,380$47,205$45,705
Adjustments for Features0-6,105-4,405
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$32,380$41,100$41,300
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$200
Total Invoice$30,185$43,966$42,571
Adjustments for Features0-5,686-4,103
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$30,185$38,280$38,468
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$188

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Mercedes-Benz GLK

Model Year200920132013
ModelPassatGLKGLK
TrimKomfortGLK250GLK350
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100  
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1200$1200
FWD$0  
AWD $1700 
RWD  $0
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100$100
Remote app $25$25
Remote window/roof operation $15$15
Sunshades, second row$125  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350$350
Universal garage door opener $100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0$0
Driver drowsiness monitor $150$150
Full-size spare tire$225  
Knee airbag, driver $75$75
Rearview camera $200$200
Rollover sensor $50$50
Temporary spare tire $150$150
Trailer sway control $25$25
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder$25  
Rear seat pass-through$100  
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100$100
Automatic climate control, front $200$200
Dual-zone climate control $125$125
Rain-sensing wipers $175$175
Residual heat $50$50
Variable intermittent wipers$75  
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150$150
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25
Deep-tinted rear windows $275$275
Panoramic sunroof $1200$1200
Rear bumper protector $40$40
Sunroof$900  
Infotainment 
App support $0$0
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100
CD changer, in-dash $325$325
CD player$125  
HD radio $50$50
In-vehicle Internet $150$150
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225$225
Traffic + travel information $25$25
Voice control for external devices $0$0
Voice control for nav and audio $100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75$75
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150$150
Automatic headlights $125$125
Fog light, rear $100$100
Interior ambient lighting$150  
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25$25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates $100$100
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50  
Memory system, driver seat $200$200
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat $50$50
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Wood trim $300$300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - mechanical $100$100
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100
Total Value of Features$3,125$9,230$7,530
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$6,105$4,405
Value of Feature Adjustments0-5,686-4,103

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Mercedes-Benz GLK

Model Year20092013
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 Weight3,513 lb.4,080 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 GLK250

Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200No
Voice control for external devices0No
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Media drive, large15Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
SD Card slot25Yes
In-vehicle Internet150No
App support0No
Total Requested64049%
Total Not Requested67551%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150No
Rain-sensing wipers175No
Satellite radio200Yes
Power liftgate350Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Compass0Yes
AC power outlet100No
Panoramic sunroof1200No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
iPod integration100Yes
Total Requested65026%
Total Not Requested182574%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz GLK GLK350

Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200No
Voice control for external devices0No
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Media drive, large15Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
SD Card slot25Yes
In-vehicle Internet150No
App support0No
Total Requested64049%
Total Not Requested67551%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150No
Rain-sensing wipers175No
Satellite radio200Yes
Power liftgate350Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Compass0Yes
AC power outlet100No
Panoramic sunroof1200No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
iPod integration100Yes
Total Requested65026%
Total Not Requested182574%

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