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

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

Lowest Total Price: $32,600

Volkswagen Passat 2.0T SEL Premium   
Difference: $61,680

Lowest Total Invoice: $31,283

Volkswagen Passat 2.0T SEL Premium   
Difference: $56,523

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20182018200720072007
ModelPassatPassatS-ClassS-ClassS-Class
Trim2.0T SEL PremiumV6 SEL PremiumS550S600S65 AMG
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.
Base Price $31,650 $34,650 $85,750 $139,900 $181,500
Base Invoice $30,353 $33,230 $79,748 $130,107 $168,795
Cargo net 100 100      
Obstacle detection, rear     1,120    
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed     2,850   2,850
iPod integration     425 425 425
Satellite radio     510    
Rearview camera     750    
Proximity key     1,100    
Heated second row seats         520
Cargo net 80 80      
Obstacle detection, rear     1,042    
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed     2,651   2,651
iPod integration     395 395 395
Satellite radio     474    
Rearview camera     698    
Proximity key     1,023    
Heated second row seats         484
Options (change) 100 100 6,755 425 3,795
Options (change) 80 80 6,283 395 3,530
Destination 850 850 775 775 775
Gas Tax 0 0 1,000 3,000 2,600
Total Price $32,600 $35,600 $94,280 $144,100 $188,670
Total Invoice $31,283 $34,160 $87,806 $134,277 $175,700

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Passat 2.0T SEL Premium
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $59,365
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $54,367
Model Year20182018200720072007
ModelPassatPassatS-ClassS-ClassS-Class
Trim2.0T SEL PremiumV6 SEL PremiumS550S600S65 AMG
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.
Engine174hp I4280hp V6382hp V8510hp V12604hp V12
TransmissionT6S6T7T5T5
DrivetrainFWDFWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)400, 9400, 9600, 14600, 14600, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/45-18235/45-18255/45-18255/45-18255/35-20
Total Price$32,600$35,600$94,280$144,100$188,670
Adjustments for Features0-150-2,315-10,815-9,990
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$32,600$35,450$91,965$133,285$178,680
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,850$0$41,320$86,715
Total Invoice$31,283$34,160$87,806$134,277$175,700
Adjustments for Features0-144-2,156-10,078-9,303
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$31,283$34,016$85,650$124,199$166,397
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,733$0$38,549$80,747

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

Model Year20182018200720072007
ModelPassatPassatS-ClassS-ClassS-Class
Trim2.0T SEL PremiumV6 SEL PremiumS550S600S65 AMG
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100    
6-speed automated manual $1100   
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1200  
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1000$1000
FWD$0$0   
RWD  $0$0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control$600$600   
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed  $850$850$850
Hands-free trunk or liftgate$100$100   
Heated steering wheel   $100 
Power door closers  $300$300$300
Power trunk / liftgate pull-down  $50  
Power trunk closer   $350$350
Remote app$25$25   
Remote start$150$150   
Remote window/roof operation  $15$15$15
Semi-automated parking system$500$500   
Sunshade, rear, power  $225$225$225
Sunshades, second row, power   $225$225
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 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial  $200 $200
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   
Lane departure prevention, steering-based$200$200   
Lane departure warning$200$200   
Night vision   $1750$1750
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system  $0$0$0
Rear side airbags  $300$300$300
Rollover sensor  $50$50$50
Secondary collision brake assist$25$25   
Vehicle health reports$0$0   
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment  $50$50$50
Console with shifter$150$150   
Console without shifter  $150$150$150
Rear seat pass-through$100$100   
Storage compartment under front seat(s)  $50$50$50
Climate Control 
Rear air vents$100$100$100  
Rear air vents with automatic controls   $250$250
Rear dual-zone climate control   $125$125
Residual heat  $50$50$50
Wiper de-icer  $25$25$25
Exterior 
Body kit    $0
Bodyside moldings$75$75   
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25  $25
Laminated front side windows  $200$200$200
Panoramic sunroof   $1200 
Sunroof$900$900$900 $900
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100$100   
App support$0$0   
Apple CarPlay support$100$100   
Aux input$50$50   
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25   
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100   
CD changer, in-dash  $325$325$325
CD player$125$125   
HD radio$50$50   
iPod integration  $100$100$100
Mirrorlink support$0$0   
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25   
Surround sound  $250$250$250
Traffic + travel information$25$25   
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25$25$25$25 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75$75$75
Chronometer    $100
Cornering lights  $50$50$50
Digital instruments  $0$0$0
Fog light, rear  $100$100$100
Headlight washers  $50$50$50
Illuminated vanity mirrors, rear seat  $100$100$100
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 
Automatic seat bolsters, driver   $300$300
Automatic seat bolsters, front passenger   $300$300
Cooled or ventilated front seats   $300$300
Cooled or ventilated second row seats   $200 
Folding second row seats$300$300   
Heated second row seats$200$200 $200$200
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150$150 $150
Massage, driver seat   $100$100
Massage, passenger seat   $100$100
Massage, second row seats   $150 
Memory system, passenger seat  $150$150$150
Memory system, second row seats   $150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat   $150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat   $150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, second row seats   $225 
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat  $50$50$50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat  $50$50$50
Power headrest height adjuster, second row seats   $75$75
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100  
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100  
Power recliner, second row seats   $150$150
Power seat belt height adjusters, front row  $25$25$25
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat  $100$100$100
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100$100
Power thigh support length adjuster, second row seats   $150$150
Power tilt adjuster, second row seats   $150$150
Power-folding headrests, second row seats  $50$50$50
Upholstered instrument cluster hood, leather  $200  
Upholstered instrument panel, leather   $1000$1000
Wood trim  $300$300$300
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel   $150 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical  $500  
Adaptive hydraulic struts, auto-leveling and ht. adjustable   $4000$4000
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$7,625$7,775$9,940$18,440$17,615
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$150$2,315$10,815$9,990
Value of Feature Adjustments0-144-2,156-10,078-9,303

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

Model Year20182007
ModelPassatS-Class
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan, ext.
Wheelbase110.4 in124.6 in
Length191.6 in205.0 in
Width72.2 in73.7 in
Height58.5 in58.0 in
Curb Weight3,275 lb.4,466 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.23.8 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.3 in37.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.9 in59.1 in
Row 1 Legroom42.4 in41.9 in
Row 2 Headroom37.8 in38.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.0 in58.7 in
Row 2 Legroom39.1 in42.3 in
Cargo Volume15.9 ft316.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz S-Class S550

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Automatic braking, high-speed200No
Forward collision alert200Yes
Total Requested20018%
Total Not Requested90082%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz S-Class S65 AMG

Adaptive cruise control, all-speed
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Automatic braking, high-speed200No
Forward collision alert200Yes
Total Requested20018%
Total Not Requested90082%

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