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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: $62,860

Lowest Total Invoice: $31,283

Volkswagen Passat 2.0T SEL Premium   
Difference: $57,626

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201820182008200820082008
ModelPassatPassatS-ClassS-ClassS-ClassS-Class
Trim2.0T SEL PremiumV6 SEL PremiumS550S63 AMGS600S65 AMG
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.
Base Price $31,650 $34,650 $86,700 $127,000 $144,200 $194,000
Base Invoice $30,353 $33,230 $80,631 $118,110 $134,106 $180,420
Cargo net 100 100        
Premium II Package     2,860      
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed     2,850 2,850    
iPod integration     425 425 425 425
Rearview camera     750      
Cargo net 80 80        
Premium II Package     2,660      
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed     2,650 2,650    
iPod integration     395 395 395 395
Rearview camera     698      
Options (change) 100 100 6,885 3,275 425 425
Options (change) 80 80 6,403 3,045 395 395
Destination 850 850 875 875 875 875
Gas Tax 0 0 1,000 3,000 3,000 3,000
Total Price $32,600 $35,600 $95,460 $134,150 $148,500 $198,300
Total Invoice $31,283 $34,160 $88,909 $125,030 $138,376 $184,690

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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: $59,245
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $54,259
Model Year201820182008200820082008
ModelPassatPassatS-ClassS-ClassS-ClassS-Class
Trim2.0T SEL PremiumV6 SEL PremiumS550S63 AMGS600S65 AMG
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.
Engine174hp I4280hp V6382hp V8518hp V8510hp V12604hp V12
TransmissionT6S6T7T7T5T5
DrivetrainFWDFWDRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)400, 9400, 9600, 14600, 14600, 14600, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/45-18235/45-18255/45-18255/35-20255/45-18255/35-20
Total Price$32,600$35,600$95,460$134,150$148,500$198,300
Adjustments for Features0-150-3,615-7,865-11,915-11,840
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$32,600$35,450$91,845$126,285$136,585$186,460
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,850$0$34,440$44,740$94,615
Total Invoice$31,283$34,160$88,909$125,030$138,376$184,690
Adjustments for Features0-144-3,367-7,330-11,103-11,027
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$31,283$34,016$85,542$117,700$127,273$173,663
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,733$0$32,158$41,731$88,121

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

Model Year201820182008200820082008
ModelPassatPassatS-ClassS-ClassS-ClassS-Class
Trim2.0T SEL PremiumV6 SEL PremiumS550S63 AMGS600S65 AMG
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan, ext.4dr 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$1200  
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic    $1000$1000
FWD$0$0    
RWD  $0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control$600$600    
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed  $850$850$850$850
Hands-free trunk or liftgate$100$100    
Heated steering wheel    $100 
Parking guidance system - passive  $250$250$250$250
Power door closers  $300$300$300$300
Power trunk closer  $350$350$350$350
Remote app$25$25    
Remote start$150$150    
Remote window/roof operation  $15$15$15$15
Semi-automated parking system$500$500    
Sunshade, rear, power  $225$225$225$225
Sunshades, second row, power   $225$225$225
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 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial  $200$200$200$200
Automatic braking, low-speed$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$0
Rear side airbags  $300$300$300$300
Rearview camera$200$200$200 $200$200
Rollover sensor  $50$50$50$50
Secondary collision brake assist$25$25    
Vehicle health reports$0$0    
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment  $50$50$50$50
Console with shifter$150$150    
Console without shifter  $150$150$150$150
Rear seat pass-through$100$100    
Storage compartment under front seat(s)  $50$50$50$50
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation  $100$100$100$100
Rear air vents$100$100$100$100  
Rear air vents with automatic controls    $250$250
Rear dual-zone climate control    $125$125
Residual heat  $50$50$50$50
Wiper de-icer  $25$25$25$25
Exterior 
Body kit   $0 $0
Bodyside moldings$75$75    
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25 $25 $25
Laminated front side windows  $200$200$200$200
Panoramic sunroof    $1200$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$325
CD player$125$125    
DVD-Audio-compatible player  $0$0$0$0
HD radio$50$50    
iPod integration  $100$100$100$100
Mirrorlink support$0$0    
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25    
Surround sound  $250$250$250$250
Traffic + travel information$25$25    
USB port$25$25    
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25$25$25   
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75$75$75$75
Chronometer   $100$100$100
Cornering lights  $50$50$50$50
Digital instruments  $0$0$0$0
Fog light, rear  $100$100$100$100
Headlight washers  $50$50$50$50
Illuminated vanity mirrors, rear seat  $100$100$100$100
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 
Automatic seat bolsters, driver   $300$300$300
Automatic seat bolsters, front passenger   $300$300$300
Cooled or ventilated front seats  $300$300$300$300
Cooled or ventilated second row seats    $200$200
Folding second row seats$300$300    
Heated second row seats$200$200  $200$200
Leather door panel trim  $250$250$250$250
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150$150$150 $150
Massage, driver seat   $100$100$100
Massage, passenger seat   $100$100$100
Memory system, passenger seat  $150$150$150$150
Memory system, second row seats    $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$50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat  $50$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$25
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat  $100$100$100$100
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100$100$100
Power tilt adjuster, second row seats    $150$150
Power-folding headrests, second row seats  $50$50$50$50
Synthetic suede headliner   $650$650$650
Upholstered instrument cluster hood, leather  $200$200  
Upholstered instrument panel, leather    $1000$1000
Wood trim  $300$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$4000
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable  $1000   
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0 $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100$100$100$100
Total Value of Features$7,725$7,875$11,340$15,590$19,640$19,565
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$150$3,615$7,865$11,915$11,840
Value of Feature Adjustments0-144-3,367-7,330-11,103-11,027

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

Model Year20182008
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

Adaptive cruise control, all-speed
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Parking guidance system - passive250Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed200No
Forward collision alert200Yes
Total Requested65042%
Total Not Requested90058%
Premium II Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Power decklid300No
Total Requested65052%
Total Not Requested60048%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz S-Class S63 AMG

Adaptive cruise control, all-speed
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Parking guidance system - passive250Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed200No
Forward collision alert200Yes
Total Requested65042%
Total Not Requested90058%

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