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

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Volkswagen Passat vs. Mercedes-Benz M-Class Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $32,500

Volkswagen Passat 2.0T SEL Premium   
Difference: $23,960

Lowest Total Invoice: $31,203

Volkswagen Passat 2.0T SEL Premium   
Difference: $21,367

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20182018200920092009
ModelPassatPassatM-ClassM-ClassM-Class
Trim2.0T SEL PremiumV6 SEL PremiumML350 / ML320ML550ML63 AMG
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $31,650 $34,650 $44,600 $55,800 $90,100
Base Invoice $30,353 $33,230 $41,478 $51,894 $83,793
Premium II Package     6,600 6,600  
Leather seating surfaces     1,995 1,995  
Lighting Package     950 950  
Heated front seats     720    
Metallic paint (extra cost)     720 720  
Heated second row seats         610
Premium II Package     6,138 6,138  
Leather seating surfaces     1,855 1,855  
Lighting Package     884 884  
Heated front seats     670    
Metallic paint (extra cost)     670 670  
Heated second row seats         567
Options (change) 0 0 10,985 10,265 610
Options (change) 0 0 10,217 9,547 567
Destination 850 850 875 875 875
Total Price $32,500 $35,500 $56,460 $66,940 $91,585
Total Invoice $31,203 $34,080 $52,570 $62,316 $85,235

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Mercedes-Benz M-Class

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Passat 2.0T SEL Premium
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $23,375
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $20,822
Model Year20182018200920092009
ModelPassatPassatM-ClassM-ClassM-Class
Trim2.0T SEL PremiumV6 SEL PremiumML350 / ML320ML550ML63 AMG
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine174hp I4280hp V6268hp V6382hp V8503hp V8
TransmissionT6S6T7T7T7
DrivetrainFWDFWDRWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)400, 9400, 9440, 12440, 12440, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/45-18235/45-18235/65-17255/55-18295/40-20
Total Price$32,500$35,500$56,460$66,940$91,585
Adjustments for Features0-150-585-2,635-5,510
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$32,500$35,350$55,875$64,305$86,075
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,850$0$8,430$30,200
Total Invoice$31,203$34,080$52,570$62,316$85,235
Adjustments for Features0-144-545-2,453-5,128
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$31,203$33,936$52,025$59,863$80,107
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,733$0$7,838$28,082

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Mercedes-Benz M-Class

Model Year20182018200920092009
ModelPassatPassatM-ClassM-ClassM-Class
Trim2.0T SEL PremiumV6 SEL PremiumML350 / ML320ML550ML63 AMG
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100    
6-speed automated manual $1100   
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1200$1200$1200
FWD$0$0   
RWD  $0  
AWD   $1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet  $100$100$100
Adaptive cruise control$600$600   
Cruise control  $150$150$150
Hands-free trunk or liftgate$100$100   
Power liftgate  $350$350$350
Remote app$25$25   
Remote start$150$150   
Remote window/roof operation  $15$15$15
Semi-automated parking system$500$500   
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
Automatic braking, low-speed$200$200   
Blind spot warning system$200$200   
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system  $0$0$0
Cross-traffic collision intervention, rear$100$100   
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100$100   
Forward collision warning$200$200   
Hill descent control  $250$250$250
Lane departure prevention, steering-based$200$200   
Lane departure warning$200$200   
Rear side airbags  $300$300$300
Rollover sensor  $50$50$50
Secondary collision brake assist$25$25   
Trailer sway control  $25$25$25
Vehicle health reports$0$0   
Cargo Management 
Cargo area partition net  $40$40$40
Cargo area rails w/tie downs  $50$50$50
Cargo cover  $75$75$75
Console with shifter$150$150   
Console without shifter  $150$150$150
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25   
Rear seat pass-through$100$100   
Roof rails  $250$250$250
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation  $100$100$100
Rear air vents$100$100$100$100 
Rear air vents with automatic controls    $250
Rear wiper  $175$175$175
Residual heat  $50$50$50
Exterior 
Deep-tinted rear windows  $275$275$275
Rear bumper protector  $40$40$40
Running boards   $350$350
Wheel-lip moldings    $75
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100$100   
App support$0$0   
Apple CarPlay support$100$100   
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25   
CD changer, in-dash  $325$325$325
CD player$125$125   
DVD-compatible player  $0$0$0
iPod integration  $100$100$100
Media drive  $15$15$15
Mirrorlink support$0$0   
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25   
Surround sound  $250$250$250
Traffic + travel information$25$25   
Traffic information  $25$25$25
USB port$25$25   
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25$25$25$25 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75$75$75
Chronometer    $100
Compass  $0$0$0
Cornering lights  $50$50$50
Fog light, rear  $100$100$100
Headlight washers  $50$50$50
Interior ambient lighting$150$150$150$150 
LED headlights$1000$1000   
Mirror tilt-down in reverse  $25$25$25
Power-folding mirrors $50$50$50$50
Steering-linked fog lights$50$50   
Steering-linked headlights  $150$150$150
Xenon HID headlights  $500$500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats    $300
Heated second row seats$200$200  $200
Leather door panel trim    $250
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150  $150
Memory system, passenger seat  $150$150$150
Metal pedals$75$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 seatback bolsters, driver seat    $100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat    $100
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat    $100
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat    $100
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces    $0
Wood trim  $300$300$300
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel  $150$150 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical    $500
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable    $1000
Sport suspension (upgrade)    $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100$100$100
Total Value of Features$6,600$6,750$7,185$9,235$12,110
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$150$585$2,635$5,510
Value of Feature Adjustments0-144-545-2,453-5,128

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Mercedes-Benz M-Class

Model Year20182009
ModelPassatM-Class
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase110.4 in114.7 in
Length191.6 in188.5 in
Width72.2 in75.2 in
Height58.5 in70.1 in
Curb Weight3,275 lb.4,706 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.25.1 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.3 in39.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.9 in59.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in55.9 in
Row 1 Legroom42.4 in42.2 in
Row 2 Headroom37.8 in39.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.0 in59.8 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in56.2 in
Row 2 Legroom39.1 in40.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
15.9 ft329.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
15.972.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz M-Class ML350 / ML320

Leather seating surfaces
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel0No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Total Requested1050100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium II Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat50No
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Proximity key250Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
iPod integration100Yes
SD Card slot25Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Power liftgate300No
AC power outlet100No
Surround sound250No
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
HD radio50Yes
Media drive, large15No
Harman/Kardon, 440W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested235059%
Total Not Requested161541%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Cornering lights50No
Total Requested50067%
Total Not Requested25033%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz M-Class ML550

Leather seating surfaces
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel0No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Total Requested1050100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium II Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat50No
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Proximity key250Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
iPod integration100Yes
SD Card slot25Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Power liftgate300No
AC power outlet100No
Surround sound250No
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
HD radio50Yes
Media drive, large15No
Harman/Kardon, 440W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested235059%
Total Not Requested161541%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Cornering lights50No
Total Requested50067%
Total Not Requested25033%

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