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Volkswagen Passat vs. Mercedes-Benz GLS 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 GLS Invoice Comparison
Lowest Total Price: $38,280 Volkswagen Passat 3.6 VR6 | ||||
| Difference: $37,345 | ||||
Lowest Total Invoice: $35,113 Volkswagen Passat 3.6 VR6 | ||||
| Difference: $35,289 | ||||
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| Model Year | 2006 | 2018 | 2018 | 2018 |
| Model | Passat | GLS | GLS | GLS |
| Trim | 3.6 VR6 | GLS450 | GLS550 | AMG GLS63 |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV |
| Base Price | $29,950 | $69,550 | $94,950 | $125,300 |
| Base Invoice | $27,513 | $64,682 | $88,304 | $116,529 |
| Luxury #2 Package | 5,250 | |||
| Sport Package | 300 | |||
| Rear side airbags | 350 | |||
| Navigation system | 1,800 | |||
| Obstacle detection, rear | 970 | |||
| Lighting Package | 1,390 | |||
| Metallic paint (extra cost) | 720 | |||
| Sunshades, second row | 380 | 380 | 380 | |
| Leather seating surfaces | 1,620 | |||
| Luxury #2 Package | 4,797 | |||
| Sport Package | 274 | |||
| Rear side airbags | 310 | |||
| Navigation system | 1,589 | |||
| Obstacle detection, rear | 902 | |||
| Lighting Package | 1,293 | |||
| Metallic paint (extra cost) | 670 | |||
| Sunshades, second row | 353 | 353 | 353 | |
| Leather seating surfaces | 1,507 | |||
| Options (change) | 7,700 | 5,080 | 380 | 380 |
| Options (change) | 6,970 | 4,725 | 353 | 353 |
| Destination | 630 | 995 | 995 | 995 |
| Total Price | $38,280 | $75,625 | $96,325 | $126,675 |
| Total Invoice | $35,113 | $70,402 | $89,652 | $117,877 |
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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Mercedes-Benz GLS
| Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Passat 3.6 VR6 | ||||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $28,895 | ||||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $27,423 | ||||
| Model Year | 2006 | 2018 | 2018 | 2018 |
| Model | Passat | GLS | GLS | GLS |
| Trim | 3.6 VR6 | GLS450 | GLS550 | AMG GLS63 |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV |
| Engine | 280hp V6 | 362hp V6 | 449hp V8 | 550hp V8 |
| Transmission | T6 | T9 | T9 | T7 |
| Drivetrain | FWD | AWD | AWD | AWD |
| EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway) | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG |
| Audio (watts, speakers) | 600, 10 | 80, 8 | 830, 14 | 830, 14 |
| Tire (rear if not all the same) | 235/45-17 | 275/55-19 | 295/40-21 | 295/40-21 |
| Total Price | $38,280 | $75,625 | $96,325 | $126,675 |
| Adjustments for Features | 0 | -8,450 | -14,480 | -17,730 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Price | $38,280 | $67,175 | $81,845 | $108,945 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $0 | $14,670 | $41,770 |
| Total Invoice | $35,113 | $70,402 | $89,652 | $117,877 |
| Adjustments for Features | 0 | -7,866 | -13,477 | -16,499 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice | $35,113 | $62,536 | $76,175 | $101,378 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $0 | $13,639 | $38,842 |
Features Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Mercedes-Benz GLS
| Model Year | 2006 | 2018 | 2018 | 2018 |
| Model | Passat | GLS | GLS | GLS |
| Trim | 3.6 VR6 | GLS450 | GLS550 | AMG GLS63 |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV |
| Transmission and Drivetrain | ||||
| 6-speed manually-shiftable automatic | $1100 | |||
| 9-speed manually-shiftable automatic | $1400 | $1400 | ||
| 7-speed manually-shiftable automatic | $1200 | |||
| FWD | $0 | |||
| AWD | $1700 | $1700 | $1700 | |
| Accessories | ||||
| AC power outlet | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Adaptive cruise control, all-speed | $850 | |||
| Cruise control | $150 | $150 | $150 | |
| Heated / cooled cup holders, front row | $75 | $75 | ||
| Power door closers | $300 | $300 | ||
| Power flip-out rear side windows | $125 | $125 | $125 | |
| Power liftgate | $350 | $350 | $350 | |
| Proximity key | $250 | $250 | ||
| Remote app | $25 | $25 | $25 | |
| Remote climate control | $25 | $25 | $25 | |
| Remote start via app | $75 | $75 | $75 | |
| Remote window/roof operation | $15 | $15 | $15 | |
| Semi-automated parking system | $500 | $500 | $500 | |
| Sunshade, rear | $125 | |||
| Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual | $250 | |||
| Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power | $350 | $350 | $350 | |
| Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety | ||||
| Around view cameras | $500 | $500 | ||
| Automatic braking, high-speed or partial | $200 | |||
| Automatic braking, low-speed | $200 | |||
| Blind spot collision prevention | $150 | |||
| Blind spot warning system | $200 | $200 | ||
| Driver drowsiness monitor | $150 | $150 | $150 | |
| Forward collision warning | $200 | $200 | $200 | |
| Hill descent control | $250 | $250 | $250 | |
| Knee airbag, driver | $75 | $75 | $75 | |
| Lane departure prevention | $150 | |||
| Lane departure warning | $200 | $200 | ||
| Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system | $0 | $0 | $0 | |
| Rearview camera | $200 | |||
| Rollover sensor | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| Side curtain airbags | $350 | |||
| Side curtain airbags, three rows | $500 | $500 | $500 | |
| Trailer sway control | $25 | $25 | $25 | |
| Cargo Management | ||||
| Air-conditioned storage compartment | $50 | |||
| Aluminum roof rails | $250 | $250 | $250 | |
| Cargo cover | $75 | $75 | $75 | |
| Cargo net | $40 | $40 | $40 | |
| Console with shifter | $150 | |||
| Console without shifter | $150 | $150 | $150 | |
| Overhead sunglass holder | $25 | |||
| Rear seat pass-through | $100 | |||
| Climate Control | ||||
| Rear air vents | $100 | $100 | ||
| Rear air vents with automatic controls | $250 | $250 | ||
| Rear HVAC unit | $400 | $400 | ||
| Rear wiper | $175 | $175 | $175 | |
| Engine / Motor | ||||
| Automatic start / stop | $150 | $150 | $150 | |
| Exterior | ||||
| Bodyside moldings | $75 | |||
| Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) | $25 | $25 | $25 | |
| Deep-tinted rear windows | $275 | $275 | $275 | |
| Glass roof panel(s) | $300 | |||
| Laminated front side windows | $200 | $200 | $200 | |
| Panoramic sunroof | $1200 | |||
| Rear spoiler | $200 | $200 | $200 | |
| Running boards | $350 | $350 | ||
| Sunroof | $900 | $900 | $900 | |
| Wheel-lip moldings | $75 | $75 | ||
| Infotainment | ||||
| Android Auto support | $100 | $100 | ||
| App support | $0 | $0 | ||
| Apple CarPlay support | $100 | $100 | ||
| Bluetooth audio streaming | $25 | $25 | $25 | |
| Bluetooth cell phone link | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| CD changer, remote | $200 | |||
| DVD-compatible player | $0 | $0 | $0 | |
| HD radio | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| In-vehicle Internet | $150 | $150 | ||
| Media drive | $15 | $15 | ||
| Navigation map updates, three years | $0 | $0 | ||
| Navigation system | $600 | $600 | $600 | |
| Satellite radio | $200 | $200 | $200 | |
| SMS text-to-speech reader | $25 | $25 | $25 | |
| Surround sound | $250 | $250 | ||
| Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation | $225 | $225 | $225 | |
| Traffic + travel information | $25 | $25 | ||
| Voice control for nav and audio | $100 | $100 | ||
| Wi-Fi hotspot | $50 | $50 | ||
| Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors | ||||
| Adaptive headlights | $200 | $200 | $200 | |
| Analog clock | $25 | $25 | $25 | |
| Auto-dimming driver-side mirror | $75 | $75 | $75 | |
| Auto-dimming headlights | $200 | $200 | $200 | |
| Fog light, rear | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Fog lights | $125 | |||
| Headlight washers | $50 | |||
| Interior ambient lighting, configurable | $150 | $150 | ||
| LED headlights | $1000 | $1000 | $1000 | |
| Mirror tilt-down in reverse | $25 | $25 | $25 | |
| Power-folding mirrors | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| Steering-linked headlights | $150 | |||
| Xenon HID headlights | $500 | |||
| Seats and Interior Trim | ||||
| Aluminum trim | $100 | |||
| Cooled or ventilated front seats | $300 | $300 | ||
| Heated second row seats | $200 | |||
| Illuminated door sill trim plates | $200 | $200 | ||
| Leather-wrapped steering wheel | $150 | $150 | $150 | |
| Manual recliner, second row seats | $75 | $75 | $75 | |
| Massage, driver seat | $100 | $100 | ||
| Massage, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | ||
| Memory system, passenger seat | $150 | $150 | ||
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | $150 | $150 | $150 | |
| Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat | $50 | $50 | ||
| Power release, second row seats | $50 | |||
| Power seatback bolsters, driver seat | $100 | $100 | ||
| Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | ||
| Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat | $100 | $100 | ||
| Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | ||
| Power-folding third row seats | $1000 | $1000 | $1000 | |
| Upholstered instrument panel | $300 | $300 | ||
| Upholstered instrument panel, leather | $1000 | |||
| Wood trim | $300 | $300 | $300 | |
| Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel | $150 | |||
| Suspension, Wheels, and Tires | ||||
| Active stabilizer bars | $500 | |||
| Adaptive dampers - electrical | $500 | $500 | ||
| Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable | $1000 | $1000 | $1000 | |
| Crosswind stabilization | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| Electronic systems calibration selector | $200 | $200 | $200 | |
| Sport suspension (upgrade) | $0 | $0 | ||
| Transmission | ||||
| Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Total Value of Features | $5,640 | $14,090 | $20,120 | $23,370 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | $0 | $8,450 | $14,480 | $17,730 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | 0 | -7,866 | -13,477 | -16,499 |
Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Mercedes-Benz GLS
| Model Year | 2006 | 2018 |
| Model | Passat | GLS |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr SUV |
| Wheelbase | 106.7 in | 121.1 in |
| Length | 188.2 in | 202.0 in |
| Width | 71.7 in | 76.1 in |
| Height | 58.0 in | 72.8 in |
| Curb Weight | 3,306 lb. | 5,401 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 18.5 gal. | 26.4 gal. |
| Row 1 Headroom | 38.4 in | 41.2 in |
| Row 1 Shoulder Room | 55.7 in | 58.5 in |
| Row 1 Legroom | 41.4 in | 40.3 in |
| Row 2 Headroom | 37.8 in | 40.0 in |
| Row 2 Shoulder Room | 54.6 in | 58.3 in |
| Row 2 Legroom | 37.7 in | 38.5 in |
| Row 3 Headroom | 0.0 in | 38.9 in |
| Row 3 Shoulder Room | 0.0 in | 50.5 in |
| Row 3 Legroom | 0.0 in | 35.0 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 14.2 ft3 | 16.0 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 14.2 | 49.4 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 14.2 | 93.8 ft3 |
Option Package Details
Volkswagen Passat 3.6 VR6
| Luxury #2 Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Steering-linked headlights | 150 | Yes |
| Xenon HID headlights | 500 | Yes |
| Obstacle detection, front | 150 | Yes |
| Obstacle detection, rear | 250 | Yes |
| Headlight washers | 50 | No |
| Dynaudio, 600W, 10 speakers | 350 | No |
| Sunshade, rear | 125 | No |
| Memory system, driver seat | 200 | Yes |
| Wood trim | 300 | No |
| Power height adjuster, passenger seat | 50 | Yes |
| Automatic climate control, front | 200 | Yes |
| Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat | 100 | Yes |
| Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat | 100 | Yes |
| Dual-zone climate control | 125 | Yes |
| Power height adjuster, driver seat | 50 | Yes |
| Cargo net | 40 | Yes |
| Power tilt adjuster, driver seat | 100 | Yes |
| Perimeter approach lighting | 25 | No |
| Power recliner, passenger seat | 100 | Yes |
| Heated windshield washer nozzles | 15 | Yes |
| Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat | 100 | Yes |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | 100 | Yes |
| Universal garage door opener | 100 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | 150 | Yes |
| Rain-sensing wipers | 100 | Yes |
| Automatic headlights | 125 | Yes |
| Fog lights | 125 | No |
| Sunshades, second row | 125 | Yes |
| Leather seating surfaces | 900 | Yes |
| Audio controls on steering wheel | 125 | Yes |
| Heated front seats | 200 | Yes |
| Leather-wrapped steering wheel | 150 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 4305 | 82% |
| Total Not Requested | 975 | 18% |
| Sport Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Sport suspension (upgrade) | 250 | Yes |
| Front sport buckets | 100 | Yes |
| Aluminum trim | 100 | No |
| Total Requested | 350 | 78% |
| Total Not Requested | 100 | 22% |
Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz GLS GLS450
| Obstacle detection, rear | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Obstacle detection, rear | 250 | Yes |
| Obstacle detection, front | 150 | Yes |
| Semi-automated parking system | 500 | No |
| Total Requested | 400 | 44% |
| Total Not Requested | 500 | 56% |
| Leather seating surfaces | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Leather seating surfaces | 900 | Yes |
| Leather seating surfaces, third-row seats | 200 | No |
| Total Requested | 900 | 82% |
| Total Not Requested | 200 | 18% |
| Lighting Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Auto-dimming headlights | 200 | No |
| iPod integration | 100 | No |
| LED headlights | 1000 | No |
| Adaptive headlights | 200 | No |
| Total Requested | 0 | 0% |
| Total Not Requested | 1500 | 100% |
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