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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: $32,975

Volkswagen Passat 2.0T SEL Premium   
Difference: $48,970

Lowest Total Invoice: $31,583

Volkswagen Passat 2.0T SEL Premium   
Difference: $44,698

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20182018201820182018
ModelPassatPassatGLSGLSGLS
Trim2.0T SEL PremiumV6 SEL PremiumGLS450GLS550AMG GLS63
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $31,650 $34,650 $69,550 $94,950 $125,300
Base Invoice $30,353 $33,230 $64,682 $88,304 $116,529
Rear spoiler 375 375      
Cargo net 100 100      
Lighting Package     1,390    
Premium 1 Package     3,830    
Obstacle detection, rear     970    
Driver Assistance Package     2,250 1,375  
Metallic paint (extra cost)     720    
Heated second row seats     620 620  
Leather seating surfaces     1,620    
Rear spoiler 300 300      
Cargo net 80 80      
Lighting Package     1,293    
Premium 1 Package     3,562    
Obstacle detection, rear     902    
Driver Assistance Package     2,093 1,279  
Metallic paint (extra cost)     670    
Heated second row seats     577 577  
Leather seating surfaces     1,507    
Options (change) 475 475 11,400 1,995 0
Options (change) 380 380 10,604 1,856 0
Destination 850 850 995 995 995
Total Price $32,975 $35,975 $81,945 $97,940 $126,295
Total Invoice $31,583 $34,460 $76,281 $91,155 $117,524

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Passat 2.0T SEL Premium
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $39,215
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $35,617
Model Year20182018201820182018
ModelPassatPassatGLSGLSGLS
Trim2.0T SEL PremiumV6 SEL PremiumGLS450GLS550AMG GLS63
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine174hp I4280hp V6362hp V6449hp V8550hp V8
TransmissionT6S6T9T9T7
DrivetrainFWDFWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)400, 9400, 980, 8830, 14830, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/45-18235/45-18275/55-19295/40-21295/40-21
Total Price$32,975$35,975$81,945$97,940$126,295
Adjustments for Features0-150-9,755-13,095-15,145
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$32,975$35,825$72,190$84,845$111,150
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,850$0$12,655$38,960
Total Invoice$31,583$34,460$76,281$91,155$117,524
Adjustments for Features0-144-9,081-12,188-14,093
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$31,583$34,316$67,200$78,967$103,431
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,733$0$11,767$36,231

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Mercedes-Benz GLS

Model Year20182018201820182018
ModelPassatPassatGLSGLSGLS
Trim2.0T SEL PremiumV6 SEL PremiumGLS450GLS550AMG GLS63
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100    
6-speed automated manual $1100   
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1400$1400 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic    $1200
FWD$0$0   
AWD  $1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet  $100$100$100
Adaptive cruise control$600$600   
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed  $850$850$850
Hands-free trunk or liftgate$100$100   
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   
Remote start via app  $75$75$75
Remote window/roof operation  $15$15$15
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250   
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power  $350$350$350
Universal garage door opener  $100$100$100
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$200$200
Blind spot collision prevention  $150$150$150
Collision preparation system, rear  $100$100 
Cross-traffic collision intervention, rear$100$100   
Cross-traffic detection for collision preparation system  $0$0 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100$100$100$100 
Driver drowsiness monitor  $150$150$150
Hill descent control  $250$250$250
Knee airbag, driver  $75$75$75
Lane departure prevention    $150
Lane departure prevention, steering-based$200$200   
Lane keeping assist  $400$400 
Pedestrian detection  $50$50 
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system  $0$0$0
Rear side airbags  $300$300$300
Rearview camera$200$200$200  
Rollover sensor  $50$50$50
Secondary collision brake assist$25$25   
Side curtain airbags$350$350   
Side curtain airbags, three rows  $500$500$500
Trailer sway control  $25$25$25
Vehicle health reports$0$0   
Cargo Management 
Aluminum roof rails  $250$250$250
Cargo cover  $75$75$75
Cargo net$40$40 $40$40
Console with shifter$150$150   
Console without shifter  $150$150$150
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25   
Rear seat pass-through$100$100   
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation  $100$100$100
Rear air vents$100$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$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 
Wheel-lip moldings   $75$75
Infotainment 
Aux input$50$50   
DVD-compatible player  $0$0$0
In-vehicle Internet  $150$150$150
Media drive  $15$15$15
Mirrorlink support$0$0   
Navigation map updates, three years  $0$0$0
Surround sound   $250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200   
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation  $225$225$225
Wi-Fi hotspot  $50$50$50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Adaptive headlights  $200$200$200
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75$75$75
Auto-dimming headlights  $200$200$200
Compass  $0$0$0
Fog light, rear  $100$100$100
Fog lights$125$125   
Interior ambient lighting$150$150   
Interior ambient lighting, configurable  $150$150$150
Mirror tilt-down in reverse  $25$25$25
Power-folding mirrors $50$50$50$50
Steering-linked fog lights$50$50   
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats   $300$300
Door sill trim plates$100$100   
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
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
Metal pedals$75$75   
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   
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$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
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$5,665$5,815$15,420$18,760$20,810
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$150$9,755$13,095$15,145
Value of Feature Adjustments0-144-9,081-12,188-14,093

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Mercedes-Benz GLS

Model Year20182018
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 Weight3,275 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

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Semi-automated parking system500Yes
Total Requested900100%
Total Not Requested00%
Leather seating surfaces
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Leather seating surfaces, third-row seats200No
Total Requested90082%
Total Not Requested20018%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming headlights200No
iPod integration100Yes
LED headlights1000Yes
Adaptive headlights200No
Total Requested110073%
Total Not Requested40027%
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 warning200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Illuminated door sill trim plates100No
Smartphone integration0No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Interior ambient lighting, configurable150No
Apple CarPlay support100Yes
Android Auto support100Yes
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
In-vehicle Internet150No
App support0Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested177569%
Total Not Requested81531%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Speed limit information0No
Cross-traffic detection for collision preparation system0No
Cross-traffic warning, rear100Yes
Collision preparation system, rear100No
Pedestrian detection50No
Lane keeping assist400Yes
Blind spot collision prevention150No
Lane departure warning200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200No
Total Requested110048%
Total Not Requested120052%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz GLS GLS550

Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Speed limit information0No
Cross-traffic detection for collision preparation system0No
Cross-traffic warning, rear100Yes
Collision preparation system, rear100No
Pedestrian detection50No
Lane keeping assist400Yes
Blind spot collision prevention150No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200No
Total Requested70037%
Total Not Requested120063%

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