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

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Volkswagen Passat vs. Mercedes-Benz GLS Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $32,585

Volkswagen Passat 1.8T SEL Premium   
Difference: $44,130

Lowest Total Invoice: $31,200

Volkswagen Passat 1.8T SEL Premium   
Difference: $40,216

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201420142014201820182018
ModelPassatPassatPassatGLSGLSGLS
Trim1.8T SEL PremiumTDI SEL PremiumV6 SEL PremiumGLS450GLS550AMG GLS63
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $31,295 $33,395 $34,265 $69,550 $94,950 $125,300
Base Invoice $30,011 $32,026 $32,860 $64,682 $88,304 $116,529
Rear spoiler 375 375 375      
Cargo net 95 95 95      
Premium 1 Package       3,830    
Metallic paint (extra cost)       720    
Leather seating surfaces       1,620    
Rear spoiler 300 300 300      
Cargo net 69 69 69      
Premium 1 Package       3,562    
Metallic paint (extra cost)       670    
Leather seating surfaces       1,507    
Options (change) 470 470 470 6,170 0 0
Options (change) 369 369 369 5,739 0 0
Destination 820 820 820 995 995 995
Total Price $32,585 $34,685 $35,555 $76,715 $95,945 $126,295
Total Invoice $31,200 $33,215 $34,049 $71,416 $89,299 $117,524

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Passat 1.8T SEL Premium
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $34,940
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $31,661
Model Year201420142014201820182018
ModelPassatPassatPassatGLSGLSGLS
Trim1.8T SEL PremiumTDI SEL PremiumV6 SEL PremiumGLS450GLS550AMG GLS63
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine170hp I4140hp I4 D280hp V6362hp V6449hp V8550hp V8
TransmissionT6S6S6T9T9T7
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)400, 9400, 9400, 980, 8830, 14830, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/45-18235/45-18235/45-18275/55-19295/40-21295/40-21
Total Price$32,585$34,685$35,555$76,715$95,945$126,295
Adjustments for Features00-100-9,190-14,830-18,980
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$32,585$34,685$35,455$67,525$81,115$107,315
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,100$2,870$0$13,590$39,790
Total Invoice$31,200$33,215$34,049$71,416$89,299$117,524
Adjustments for Features00-96-8,555-13,803-17,662
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$31,200$33,215$33,953$62,861$75,496$99,862
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,015$2,753$0$12,635$37,001

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Mercedes-Benz GLS

Model Year201420142014201820182018
ModelPassatPassatPassatGLSGLSGLS
Trim1.8T SEL PremiumTDI SEL PremiumV6 SEL PremiumGLS450GLS550AMG GLS63
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100     
6-speed automated manual $1100$1100   
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1400$1400 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic     $1200
FWD$0$0$0   
AWD   $1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet   $100$100$100
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed     $850
Cruise control$150$150$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
Remote climate control   $25$25$25
Remote start$150$150$150   
Remote start via app   $75$75$75
Remote window/roof operation   $15$15$15
Semi-automated parking system    $500$500
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250$250   
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power   $350$350$350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats   $0$0$0
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$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$200
Obstacle detection, front    $150$150
Obstacle detection, rear    $250$250
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system   $0$0$0
Rear side airbags   $300$300$300
Rearview camera$200$200$200$200  
Rollover sensor   $50$50$50
Side curtain airbags$350$350$350   
Side curtain airbags, three rows   $500$500$500
Trailer sway control   $25$25$25
Cargo Management 
Aluminum roof rails   $250$250$250
Cargo cover   $75$75$75
Cargo net$40$40$40 $40$40
Console with shifter$150$150$150   
Console without shifter   $150$150$150
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25$25   
Rear seat pass-through$100$100$100   
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation   $100$100$100
Rain-sensing wipers   $175$175$175
Rear air vents$100$100$100$100  
Rear air vents with automatic controls    $250$250
Rear HVAC unit    $400$400
Rear wiper   $175$175$175
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75$75   
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop   $150$150$150
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75$75$75   
Deep-tinted rear windows   $275$275$275
Glass roof panel(s)     $300
Laminated front side windows   $200$200$200
Panoramic sunroof     $1200
Rear bumper protector   $40$40$40
Running boards    $350$350
Sunroof$900$900$900$900$900 
Wheel-lip moldings    $75$75
Infotainment 
Android Auto support   $100$100$100
App support   $0$0$0
Apple CarPlay support   $100$100$100
Aux input$50$50$50   
In-vehicle Internet   $150$150$150
iPod integration$100$100$100   
Navigation map updates, three years   $0$0$0
SMS text-to-speech reader   $25$25$25
Surround sound    $250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200$200   
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation   $225$225$225
USB port   $25$25$25
Voice control for nav and audio   $100$100$100
Wi-Fi hotspot   $50$50$50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Adaptive headlights    $200$200
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror   $75$75$75
Auto-dimming headlights    $200$200
Compass   $0$0$0
Cornering lights$50$50$50   
Fog light, rear   $100$100$100
Fog lights$125$125$125   
Interior ambient lighting$150$150$150   
Interior ambient lighting, configurable   $150$150$150
LED headlights    $1000$1000
Mirror tilt-down in reverse   $25$25$25
Power-folding mirrors   $50$50$50
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats    $300$300
Heated second row seats     $200
Illuminated door sill trim plates   $200$200$200
Leather door panel trim     $250
Leather seating surfaces, third-row seats   $200$200$200
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150$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$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat   $150$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$50
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100   
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100   
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
Synthetic suede headliner     $650
Synthetic suede inserts in seating surfaces$450$450$450   
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
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100$100$100$100
Total Value of Features$5,140$5,140$5,240$14,330$19,970$24,120
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$0$100$9,190$14,830$18,980
Value of Feature Adjustments00-96-8,555-13,803-17,662

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Mercedes-Benz GLS

Model Year20142018
ModelPassatGLS
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase110.4 in121.1 in
Length191.6 in202.0 in
Width72.2 in76.1 in
Height58.5 in72.8 in
Curb Weight3,167 lb.5,401 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.26.4 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.3 in41.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.9 in58.5 in
Row 1 Legroom42.4 in40.3 in
Row 2 Headroom37.8 in40.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.0 in58.3 in
Row 2 Legroom39.1 in38.5 in
Row 3 Headroom0.0 in38.9 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room0.0 in50.5 in
Row 3 Legroom0.0 in35.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
15.9 ft316.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
15.949.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
15.993.8 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz GLS GLS450

Leather seating surfaces
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Leather seating surfaces, third-row seats200No
Total Requested90082%
Total Not Requested20018%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Satellite radio200Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Lane departure warning200No
Blind spot warning system200No
Illuminated door sill trim plates100No
Smartphone integration0No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Interior ambient lighting, configurable150No
Apple CarPlay support100No
Android Auto support100No
App support0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Media drive15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
In-vehicle Internet150No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Total Requested109042%
Total Not Requested150058%

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