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

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

Lowest Total Price: $32,975

Volkswagen Passat 2.0T SEL Premium   
Difference: $19,720

Lowest Total Invoice: $26,851

Mercedes-Benz R-Class R63 AMG   
Difference: $4,732

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20182018200720072007
ModelPassatPassatR-ClassR-ClassR-Class
Trim2.0T SEL PremiumV6 SEL PremiumR350 / R320R500R63 AMG
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $31,650 $34,650 $43,000 $50,500 $87,400
Base Invoice $30,353 $33,230 $39,990 $46,965 $21,282
Rear spoiler 375 375      
Cargo net 100 100      
Lighting Package     900 900 900
Trim Package     1,750 1,750  
Obstacle detection, rear     760 760  
Metallic paint (extra cost)     700 700  
iPod integration     365 365 365
Navigation system     1,650 1,650  
Heated second row seats     595 690 690
Heated front seats     700    
Sunroof     1,500 1,500  
Proximity key       1,100  
Adaptive cruise control         3,200
Rear spoiler 300 300      
Cargo net 80 80      
Lighting Package     837 837 837
Trim Package     1,628 1,628  
Obstacle detection, rear     707 707  
Metallic paint (extra cost)     651 651  
iPod integration     339 339 339
Navigation system     1,534 1,534  
Heated second row seats     553 642 642
Heated front seats     651    
Sunroof     1,395 1,395  
Proximity key       1,023  
Adaptive cruise control         2,976
Options (change) 475 475 8,920 9,415 5,155
Options (change) 380 380 8,295 8,756 4,794
Destination 850 850 775 775 775
Total Price $32,975 $35,975 $52,695 $60,690 $93,330
Total Invoice $31,583 $34,460 $49,060 $56,496 $26,851

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

Lowest Adjusted Price: Volkswagen Passat 2.0T SEL Premium
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Mercedes-Benz R-Class R63 AMG
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $20,160
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,819
Model Year20182018200720072007
ModelPassatPassatR-ClassR-ClassR-Class
Trim2.0T SEL PremiumV6 SEL PremiumR350 / R320R500R63 AMG
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine174hp I4280hp V6268hp V6302hp V8503hp V8
TransmissionT6S6T7T7T7
DrivetrainFWDFWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)400, 9400, 980, 880, 8440, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/45-18235/45-18235/65-17255/55-18265/45-20
Total Price$32,975$35,975$52,695$60,690$93,330
Adjustments for Features-440-5900-250-5,240
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$32,535$35,385$52,695$60,440$88,090
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,850$0$7,745$35,395
Total Invoice$31,583$34,460$49,060$56,496$26,851
Adjustments for Features-421-5650-233-1,508
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$31,162$33,895$49,060$56,263$25,343
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,733$23,717$30,920$0

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

Model Year20182018200720072007
ModelPassatPassatR-ClassR-ClassR-Class
Trim2.0T SEL PremiumV6 SEL PremiumR350 / R320R500R63 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   
AWD  $1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control$600$600  $600
Cruise control  $150$150 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate$100$100   
Power flip-out rear side windows  $125$125$125
Power liftgate    $350
Power trunk / liftgate pull-down  $50$50 
Proximity key$250$250 $250$250
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$250$250 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power    $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   
Cross-traffic collision intervention, rear$100$100   
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100$100   
Forward collision warning$200$200   
Lane departure prevention, steering-based$200$200   
Lane departure warning$200$200   
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
Vehicle health reports$0$0   
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover    $75
Cargo net$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 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15   
Rear air vents$100$100$100$100 
Rear air vents with automatic controls    $250
Rear HVAC unit    $400
Rear wiper  $175$175$175
Residual heat  $50$50$50
Exterior 
Body kit    $0
Deep-tinted rear windows  $275$275$275
Panoramic sunroof    $1200
Sunroof$900$900$900$900 
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100$100   
App support$0$0   
Apple CarPlay support$100$100   
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25   
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100   
HD radio$50$50   
iPod integration  $100$100$100
Mirrorlink support$0$0   
MP3-compatible player$50$50   
Rear seat audio controls    $25
Satellite radio$200$200  $200
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25   
Surround sound    $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200  $200
Traffic + travel information$25$25   
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100   
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror    $75
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150$150  $150
Compass  $0$0$0
Cornering lights  $50$50$50
Fog light, rear  $100$100$100
Headlight washers  $50$50$50
LED headlights$1000$1000   
Mirror tilt-down in reverse    $25
Power-folding mirrors $50  $50
Steering-linked fog lights$50$50   
Steering-linked headlights  $150$150$150
Xenon HID headlights  $500$500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding third row seats  $600$600$600
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats  $75$75$75
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $50$50$50
Manual recliner, second row seats  $75$75$75
Manual recliner, third row seats  $125$125$125
Memory system, driver seat$200$200  $200
Memory system, passenger seat    $150
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100  $100
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat    $50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat    $50
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100  $100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100   
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100$100   
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100  $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100  $100
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces    $0
Wood trim  $300$300$300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical    $500
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable    $1000
Rear air springs, auto-leveling  $350$350 
Sport suspension (upgrade)    $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100   
Total Value of Features$9,055$9,205$8,615$8,865$13,855
Value of Feature Adjustments$440$590$0$250$5,240
Value of Feature Adjustments-421-5650-233-1,508

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

Model Year20182007
ModelPassatR-Class
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase110.4 in126.6 in
Length191.6 in203.0 in
Width72.2 in75.7 in
Height58.5 in65.4 in
Curb Weight3,275 lb.4,830 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.25.1 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.3 in39.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.9 in60.3 in
Row 1 Legroom42.4 in39.8 in
Row 2 Headroom37.8 in40.4 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.0 in59.6 in
Row 2 Legroom39.1 in36.2 in
Row 3 Headroom0.0 in37.2 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room0.0 in52.8 in
Row 3 Legroom0.0 in32.4 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
15.9 ft315.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
15.942.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
15.985.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz R-Class R350 / R320

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Sunroof
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Power flip-out rear side windows125No
Total Requested90088%
Total Not Requested12512%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Fog lights125Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Cornering lights50No
Total Requested62571%
Total Not Requested25029%
Trim Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Additional chrome trim0No
Interior ambient lighting150No
Total Requested90086%
Total Not Requested15014%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz R-Class R500

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Sunroof
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Power flip-out rear side windows125No
Total Requested90088%
Total Not Requested12512%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Fog lights125Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Cornering lights50No
Total Requested62571%
Total Not Requested25029%
Trim Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Additional chrome trim0No
Interior ambient lighting150No
Total Requested90086%
Total Not Requested15014%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz R-Class R63 AMG

Adaptive cruise control
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested700100%
Total Not Requested00%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Fog lights125Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Cornering lights50No
Total Requested62571%
Total Not Requested25029%

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