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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: $33,340

Volkswagen Passat TDI SEL Premium   
Difference: $17,435

Lowest Total Invoice: $31,946

Volkswagen Passat TDI SEL Premium   
Difference: $15,341

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122014
ModelPassatGLK
TrimTDI SEL PremiumGLK250
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Base Price $32,195 $38,980
Base Invoice $30,876 $36,251
Rear spoiler 375 410
Multimedia Package   2,790
Premium 1 Package   3,450
Leather Package   2,100
Metallic paint (extra cost)   720
Proximity key   650
Heated front seats   750
Rear spoiler 300 381
Multimedia Package   2,595
Premium 1 Package   3,209
Leather Package   1,953
Metallic paint (extra cost)   670
Proximity key   605
Heated front seats   698
Options (change) 375 10,870
Options (change) 300 10,111
Destination 770 925
Total Price $33,340 $50,775
Total Invoice $31,946 $47,287

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Passat TDI SEL Premium
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $11,605
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $9,911
Model Year20122014
ModelPassatGLK
TrimTDI SEL PremiumGLK250
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Engine140hp I4 D200hp I4 D
TransmissionS6T7
DrivetrainFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)30/40 MPG24/33 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)400, 9?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/45-18235/50-19
Total Price$33,340$50,775
Adjustments for Features0-5,830
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$33,340$44,945
Total Invoice$31,946$47,287
Adjustments for Features0-5,430
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$31,946$41,857

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Mercedes-Benz GLK

Model Year20122014
ModelPassatGLK
TrimTDI SEL PremiumGLK250
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automated manual$1100 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1200
FWD$0 
AWD $1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100
Power liftgate $350
Remote app $25
Remote start$150 
Remote window/roof operation $15
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
Knee airbag, driver $75
Rearview camera $200
Rollover sensor $50
Trailer sway control $25
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover $75
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
Rear seat pass-through$100 
Roof rails $250
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100
Rain-sensing wipers $175
Rear air vents $100
Rear wiper $175
Residual heat $50
Variable intermittent wipers$75 
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 
App support $0
CD changer, in-dash $325
CD player$125 
In-vehicle Internet $150
iPod integration$100 
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225
Traffic + travel information $25
Traffic information$25 
USB port $25
Voice control for external devices $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75
Compass $0
Cornering lights$50 
Fog light, rear $100
Fog lights$125 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates $100
Memory system, passenger seat $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat $50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat $50
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces$0 
Wood trim $300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - mechanical $100
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$3,250$9,080
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$5,830
Value of Feature Adjustments0-5,430

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See a complete comparison of Volkswagen Passat vs. Mercedes-Benz GLK features.

Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Mercedes-Benz GLK

Model Year20122014
ModelPassatGLK
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase110.4 in108.5 in
Length191.6 in178.3 in
Width72.2 in74.3 in
Height58.5 in66.9 in
Curb Weight3,397 lb.4,246 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.17.4 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.3 in39.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.9 in55.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in53.2 in
Row 1 Legroom42.4 in41.4 in
Row 2 Headroom37.8 in39.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.0 in55.4 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in52.5 in
Row 2 Legroom39.1 in35.1 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum		15.9 ft323.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		15.954.7 ft3

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See a complete comparison of Volkswagen Passat vs. Mercedes-Benz GLK specs.

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz GLK GLK250

Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200No
Voice control for external devices0No
CD changer, in-dash200No
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
SD Card slot25Yes
In-vehicle Internet150No
App support0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested76558%
Total Not Requested55042%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers175No
Satellite radio200Yes
Power liftgate350No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Compass0No
AC power outlet100No
Panoramic sunroof1200No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
iPod integration100Yes
Total Requested55022%
Total Not Requested192578%
Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Total Requested105078%
Total Not Requested30022%

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