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Volkswagen Passat vs. Mercedes-Benz M-Class 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 M-Class Invoice Comparison
Lowest Total Price: $32,875 Volkswagen Passat 2.0T SEL Premium | ||||||
| Difference: $28,550 | ||||||
Lowest Total Invoice: $31,503 Volkswagen Passat 2.0T SEL Premium | ||||||
| Difference: $25,688 | ||||||
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| Model Year | 2018 | 2018 | 2015 | 2015 | 2015 | 2015 |
| Model | Passat | Passat | M-Class | M-Class | M-Class | M-Class |
| Trim | 2.0T SEL Premium | V6 SEL Premium | ML250 BlueTEC | ML350 | ML400 | ML63 AMG |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV |
| Base Price | $31,650 | $34,650 | $49,800 | $48,300 | $62,900 | $98,400 |
| Base Invoice | $30,353 | $33,230 | $46,314 | $44,919 | $58,497 | $91,512 |
| Rear spoiler | 375 | 375 | ||||
| Illuminated door sill trim plates | 310 | 310 | ||||
| Driver Assistance Package | 2,800 | 2,800 | 2,800 | 1,950 | ||
| Premium 1 Package | 4,030 | 4,030 | ||||
| Obstacle detection, rear | 970 | 970 | 970 | |||
| Interior Sport Package | 710 | 710 | 710 | |||
| Lighting Package | 1,390 | 1,390 | 1,390 | |||
| Proximity key | 650 | 650 | ||||
| Heated second row seats | 620 | 620 | 620 | 620 | ||
| Metallic paint (extra cost) | 720 | 720 | 720 | |||
| Rear spoiler | 300 | 300 | ||||
| Illuminated door sill trim plates | 288 | 288 | ||||
| Driver Assistance Package | 2,604 | 2,604 | 2,744 | 1,814 | ||
| Premium 1 Package | 3,748 | 3,748 | ||||
| Obstacle detection, rear | 902 | 902 | 902 | |||
| Interior Sport Package | 660 | 660 | 660 | |||
| Lighting Package | 1,293 | 1,293 | 1,293 | |||
| Proximity key | 605 | 605 | ||||
| Heated second row seats | 577 | 577 | 577 | 577 | ||
| Metallic paint (extra cost) | 670 | 670 | 670 | |||
| Options (change) | 375 | 375 | 12,200 | 12,200 | 7,210 | 2,570 |
| Options (change) | 300 | 300 | 11,347 | 11,347 | 6,846 | 2,391 |
| Destination | 850 | 850 | 925 | 925 | 925 | 925 |
| Total Price | $32,875 | $35,875 | $62,925 | $61,425 | $71,035 | $101,895 |
| Total Invoice | $31,503 | $34,380 | $58,586 | $57,191 | $66,268 | $94,828 |
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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: $25,915 | ||||||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $23,233 | ||||||
| Model Year | 2018 | 2018 | 2015 | 2015 | 2015 | 2015 |
| Model | Passat | Passat | M-Class | M-Class | M-Class | M-Class |
| Trim | 2.0T SEL Premium | V6 SEL Premium | ML250 BlueTEC | ML350 | ML400 | ML63 AMG |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV |
| Engine | 174hp I4 | 280hp V6 | 200hp I4 D | 302hp V6 | 329hp V6 | 518hp V8 |
| Transmission | T6 | S6 | T7 | T7 | T7 | T7 |
| Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | AWD | RWD | AWD | AWD |
| EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway) | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG |
| Audio (watts, speakers) | 400, 9 | 400, 9 | ?, 8 | ?, 8 | 830, 14 | 830, 14 |
| Tire (rear if not all the same) | 235/45-18 | 235/45-18 | 255/55-18 | 255/50-19 | 255/50-19 | 265/45-20 |
| Total Price | $32,875 | $35,875 | $62,925 | $61,425 | $71,035 | $101,895 |
| Adjustments for Features | 0 | -150 | -4,135 | -2,435 | -5,135 | -9,460 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Price | $32,875 | $35,725 | $58,790 | $58,990 | $65,900 | $92,435 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $2,850 | $0 | $200 | $7,110 | $33,645 |
| Total Invoice | $31,503 | $34,380 | $58,586 | $57,191 | $66,268 | $94,828 |
| Adjustments for Features | 0 | -144 | -3,850 | -2,267 | -4,790 | -8,804 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice | $31,503 | $34,236 | $54,736 | $54,924 | $61,478 | $86,024 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $2,733 | $0 | $188 | $6,742 | $31,288 |
Features Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Mercedes-Benz M-Class
| Model Year | 2018 | 2018 | 2015 | 2015 | 2015 | 2015 |
| Model | Passat | Passat | M-Class | M-Class | M-Class | M-Class |
| Trim | 2.0T SEL Premium | V6 SEL Premium | ML250 BlueTEC | ML350 | ML400 | ML63 AMG |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV |
| Transmission and Drivetrain | ||||||
| 6-speed manually-shiftable automatic | $1100 | |||||
| 6-speed automated manual | $1100 | |||||
| 7-speed manually-shiftable automatic | $1200 | $1200 | $1200 | $1200 | ||
| FWD | $0 | $0 | ||||
| AWD | $1700 | $1700 | $1700 | |||
| RWD | $0 | |||||
| Accessories | ||||||
| AC power outlet | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| Adaptive cruise control | $600 | $600 | ||||
| Adaptive cruise control, all-speed | $850 | $850 | $850 | $850 | ||
| Hands-free trunk or liftgate | $100 | $100 | ||||
| Heated / cooled cup holders, front row | $75 | |||||
| Power liftgate | $350 | $350 | $350 | $350 | ||
| Remote start | $150 | $150 | ||||
| Remote window/roof operation | $15 | $15 | $15 | $15 | ||
| Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual | $250 | $250 | ||||
| Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power | $350 | $350 | $350 | $350 | ||
| Universal garage door opener | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety | ||||||
| Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | ||
| Around view cameras | $500 | |||||
| Automatic braking, high-speed or partial | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | ||
| Blind spot collision prevention | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | ||
| Cross-traffic collision intervention, rear | $100 | $100 | ||||
| Cross-traffic warning, rear | $100 | $100 | ||||
| Driver drowsiness monitor | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | ||
| Hill descent control | $250 | $250 | $250 | $250 | ||
| Knee airbag, driver | $75 | $75 | $75 | $75 | ||
| Lane departure prevention | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | ||
| Lane departure prevention, steering-based | $200 | $200 | ||||
| Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | ||
| Rearview camera | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | |
| Rollover sensor | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | ||
| Secondary collision brake assist | $25 | $25 | ||||
| Trailer sway control | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | ||
| Vehicle health reports | $0 | $0 | ||||
| Cargo Management | ||||||
| Aluminum roof rails | $250 | $250 | $250 | $250 | ||
| Cargo area partition net | $40 | $40 | $40 | $40 | ||
| Cargo cover | $75 | $75 | $75 | $75 | ||
| Console with shifter | $150 | $150 | ||||
| Console without shifter | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | ||
| Overhead sunglass holder | $25 | $25 | ||||
| Rear seat pass-through | $100 | $100 | ||||
| Climate Control | ||||||
| Automatic air recirculation | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| Rear air vents | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Rear air vents with automatic controls | $250 | |||||
| Rear wiper | $175 | $175 | $175 | $175 | ||
| Residual heat | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | ||
| Engine / Motor | ||||||
| Automatic start / stop | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | ||
| Exterior | ||||||
| Body kit | $0 | |||||
| Bodyside moldings | $75 | $75 | ||||
| Deep-tinted rear windows | $275 | $275 | $275 | $275 | ||
| Metal accent plate, lower front fascia | $0 | $0 | $0 | |||
| Metal accent plate, lower rear fascia | $0 | $0 | $0 | |||
| Rear bumper protector | $40 | $40 | $40 | $40 | ||
| Infotainment | ||||||
| Android Auto support | $100 | $100 | ||||
| Apple CarPlay support | $100 | $100 | ||||
| DVD-compatible player | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | ||
| In-vehicle Internet | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | ||
| Media drive | $15 | $15 | $15 | $15 | ||
| Mirrorlink support | $0 | $0 | ||||
| Navigation map updates, three years | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | ||
| Surround sound | $250 | $250 | ||||
| Telematics service, such as OnStar | $200 | $200 | ||||
| Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation | $225 | $225 | $225 | $225 | ||
| Voice control for external devices | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | ||
| Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors | ||||||
| Analog clock | $25 | $25 | ||||
| Auto-dimming driver-side mirror | $75 | $75 | $75 | $75 | ||
| Auto-dimming headlights | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | ||
| Chronometer | $100 | |||||
| Compass | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | ||
| Fog light, rear | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| Fog lights | $125 | $125 | ||||
| Headlight washers | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | ||
| Interior ambient lighting | $150 | $150 | ||||
| Interior ambient lighting, configurable | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | ||
| LED headlights | $1000 | $1000 | ||||
| Mirror tilt-down in reverse | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | ||
| Power-folding mirrors | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| Steering-linked fog lights | $50 | $50 | ||||
| Steering-linked headlights | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | ||
| Xenon HID headlights | $500 | $500 | $500 | $500 | ||
| Seats and Interior Trim | ||||||
| Cooled or ventilated front seats | $300 | |||||
| Door sill trim plates | $100 | $100 | ||||
| Illuminated door sill trim plates | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | ||
| Leather door panel trim | $250 | |||||
| Leather seating surfaces | $900 | $900 | $900 | $900 | ||
| Leather-wrapped steering wheel | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | |
| Memory system, passenger seat | $150 | |||||
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | ||
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | $150 | |||||
| Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | ||
| Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat | $50 | |||||
| Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat | $100 | $100 | ||||
| Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | ||||
| Synthetic leather seating surfaces | $0 | $0 | ||||
| Synthetic suede inserts in seating surfaces | $450 | $450 | ||||
| Synthetic suede steering wheel | $150 | |||||
| Upholstered instrument panel | $300 | |||||
| Upholstered instrument panel, leather | $1000 | |||||
| Wood trim | $300 | $300 | $300 | $300 | ||
| Suspension, Wheels, and Tires | ||||||
| Active stabilizer bars | $500 | |||||
| Adaptive dampers - electrical | $500 | |||||
| Adaptive dampers - mechanical | $100 | $100 | $100 | |||
| Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable | $1000 | |||||
| Electronic systems calibration selector | $200 | |||||
| Sport suspension (upgrade) | $0 | |||||
| Transmission | ||||||
| Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Total Value of Features | $6,375 | $6,525 | $10,510 | $8,810 | $11,510 | $15,835 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | $0 | $150 | $4,135 | $2,435 | $5,135 | $9,460 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | 0 | -144 | -3,850 | -2,267 | -4,790 | -8,804 |
Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Mercedes-Benz M-Class
| Model Year | 2018 | 2015 |
| Model | Passat | M-Class |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr SUV |
| Wheelbase | 110.4 in | 114.8 in |
| Length | 191.6 in | 189.1 in |
| Width | 72.2 in | 75.2 in |
| Height | 58.5 in | 70.7 in |
| Curb Weight | 3,275 lb. | 4,752 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 18.5 gal. | 24.6 gal. |
| Row 1 Headroom | 38.3 in | 38.9 in |
| Row 1 Shoulder Room | 56.9 in | 58.5 in |
| Row 1 Legroom | 42.4 in | 40.3 in |
| Row 2 Headroom | 37.8 in | 38.5 in |
| Row 2 Shoulder Room | 57.0 in | 58.4 in |
| Row 2 Legroom | 39.1 in | 38.4 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 15.9 ft3 | 36.2 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 15.9 | 71.0 ft3 |
Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz M-Class ML250 BlueTEC
| Illuminated door sill trim plates | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Illuminated door sill trim plates | 100 | No |
| Interior ambient lighting, configurable | 150 | No |
| Total Requested | 0 | 0% |
| Total Not Requested | 250 | 100% |
| Obstacle detection, rear | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Obstacle detection, rear | 250 | Yes |
| Obstacle detection, front | 150 | Yes |
| Parking guidance system - active | 500 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 900 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
| Driver Assistance Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Lane departure warning system | 200 | Yes |
| Adaptive cruise control, all-speed | 700 | No |
| Blind spot warning system | 200 | Yes |
| Lane departure prevention system | 150 | Yes |
| Automatic braking, low-speed | 200 | Yes |
| Automatic braking, high-speed | 200 | No |
| Blind spot intervention | 150 | No |
| Total Requested | 750 | 42% |
| Total Not Requested | 1050 | 58% |
| Premium 1 Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power | 100 | No |
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | 150 | Yes |
| Memory system, driver seat | 200 | Yes |
| Satellite radio | 200 | Yes |
| Rearview camera | 200 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming driver-side mirror | 75 | No |
| AC power outlet | 100 | No |
| Power-folding mirrors | 50 | Yes |
| iPod integration | 100 | Yes |
| Voice control for external devices | 0 | No |
| Media drive | 15 | No |
| Traffic + travel information | 25 | Yes |
| In-vehicle Internet | 150 | No |
| App support | 0 | Yes |
| Navigation map updates, three years | 0 | No |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 1625 | 79% |
| Total Not Requested | 440 | 21% |
| Interior Sport Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Synthetic suede inserts | 450 | No |
| Metal pedals | 75 | Yes |
| Dark-colored headliner (optional) | 0 | No |
| Front sport buckets | 100 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 175 | 28% |
| Total Not Requested | 450 | 72% |
| Lighting Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Steering-linked headlights | 150 | No |
| Xenon HID headlights | 500 | Yes |
| Headlight washers | 50 | No |
| Auto-dimming headlights | 200 | No |
| Total Requested | 500 | 56% |
| Total Not Requested | 400 | 44% |
Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz M-Class ML350
| Illuminated door sill trim plates | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Illuminated door sill trim plates | 100 | No |
| Interior ambient lighting, configurable | 150 | No |
| Total Requested | 0 | 0% |
| Total Not Requested | 250 | 100% |
| Obstacle detection, rear | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Obstacle detection, rear | 250 | Yes |
| Obstacle detection, front | 150 | Yes |
| Parking guidance system - active | 500 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 900 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
| Driver Assistance Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Lane departure warning system | 200 | Yes |
| Adaptive cruise control, all-speed | 700 | No |
| Blind spot warning system | 200 | Yes |
| Lane departure prevention system | 150 | Yes |
| Automatic braking, low-speed | 200 | Yes |
| Automatic braking, high-speed | 200 | No |
| Blind spot intervention | 150 | No |
| Total Requested | 750 | 42% |
| Total Not Requested | 1050 | 58% |
| Premium 1 Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power | 100 | No |
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | 150 | Yes |
| Memory system, driver seat | 200 | Yes |
| Satellite radio | 200 | Yes |
| Rearview camera | 200 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming driver-side mirror | 75 | No |
| AC power outlet | 100 | No |
| Power-folding mirrors | 50 | Yes |
| iPod integration | 100 | Yes |
| Voice control for external devices | 0 | No |
| Media drive | 15 | No |
| Traffic + travel information | 25 | Yes |
| In-vehicle Internet | 150 | No |
| App support | 0 | Yes |
| Navigation map updates, three years | 0 | No |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 1625 | 79% |
| Total Not Requested | 440 | 21% |
| Interior Sport Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Synthetic suede inserts | 450 | No |
| Metal pedals | 75 | Yes |
| Dark-colored headliner (optional) | 0 | No |
| Front sport buckets | 100 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 175 | 28% |
| Total Not Requested | 450 | 72% |
| Lighting Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Steering-linked headlights | 150 | No |
| Xenon HID headlights | 500 | Yes |
| Headlight washers | 50 | No |
| Auto-dimming headlights | 200 | No |
| Total Requested | 500 | 56% |
| Total Not Requested | 400 | 44% |
Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz M-Class ML400
| Obstacle detection, rear | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Obstacle detection, rear | 250 | Yes |
| Obstacle detection, front | 150 | Yes |
| Parking guidance system - active | 500 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 900 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
| Interior Sport Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Front sport buckets | 100 | Yes |
| Metal pedals | 75 | Yes |
| Dark-colored headliner (optional) | 0 | No |
| Total Requested | 175 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
| Lighting Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Steering-linked headlights | 150 | No |
| Xenon HID headlights | 500 | Yes |
| Headlight washers | 50 | No |
| Auto-dimming headlights | 200 | No |
| Total Requested | 500 | 56% |
| Total Not Requested | 400 | 44% |
| Driver Assistance Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Adaptive cruise control, all-speed | 700 | No |
| Lane departure prevention system | 150 | Yes |
| Automatic braking, low-speed | 200 | Yes |
| Automatic braking, high-speed | 200 | No |
| Blind spot intervention | 150 | No |
| Total Requested | 350 | 25% |
| Total Not Requested | 1050 | 75% |
Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz M-Class ML63 AMG
| Driver Assistance Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Adaptive cruise control, all-speed | 700 | No |
| Lane departure prevention system | 150 | Yes |
| Automatic braking, low-speed | 200 | Yes |
| Automatic braking, high-speed | 200 | No |
| Blind spot intervention | 150 | No |
| Total Requested | 350 | 25% |
| Total Not Requested | 1050 | 75% |
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