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

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

Lowest Total Price: $40,090

Volkswagen Passat VR6   
Difference: $77,435

Lowest Total Invoice: $37,246

Volkswagen Passat VR6   
Difference: $72,117

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20142014201420142008
ModelCL-ClassCL-ClassCL-ClassCL-ClassPassat
TrimCL550CL63 AMGCL600CL65 AMGVR6
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe4dr Sedan
Base Price $116,600 $154,600 $162,000 $215,500 $36,050
Base Invoice $108,438 $143,778 $150,660 $200,415 $33,597
iPod integration         0
Heated front seats         225
Rear side airbags         350
Navigation system         1,800
Adaptive cruise control         975
iPod integration         0
Heated front seats         199
Rear side airbags         310
Navigation system         1,589
Adaptive cruise control         861
Options (change) 0 0 0 0 3,350
Options (change) 0 0 0 0 2,959
Destination 925 925 925 925 690
Gas Tax 0 1,000 2,600 2,100 0
Total Price $117,525 $156,525 $165,525 $218,525 $40,090
Total Invoice $109,363 $145,703 $154,185 $203,440 $37,246

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Passat VR6
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $66,345
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $61,797
Model Year20142014201420142008
ModelCL-ClassCL-ClassCL-ClassCL-ClassPassat
TrimCL550CL63 AMGCL600CL65 AMGVR6
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe4dr Sedan
Engine429hp V8536hp V8510hp V12621hp V12280hp V6
TransmissionT7T7T5T5T6
DrivetrainAWDRWDRWDRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)600, 11600, 11600, 11600, 11600, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/45-18255/35-20255/45-19255/35-20235/40-18
Total Price$117,525$156,525$165,525$218,525$40,090
Adjustments for Features-11,090-12,990-14,490-15,5150
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$106,435$143,535$151,035$203,010$40,090
Cost Above Minimum$0$37,100$44,600$96,575$0
Total Invoice$109,363$145,703$154,185$203,440$37,246
Adjustments for Features-10,320-12,092-13,497-14,4440
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$99,043$133,611$140,688$188,996$37,246
Cost Above Minimum$0$34,568$41,645$89,953$0

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

Model Year20142014201420142008
ModelCL-ClassCL-ClassCL-ClassCL-ClassPassat
TrimCL550CL63 AMGCL600CL65 AMGVR6
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200$1200   
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1000$1000 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic    $1100
AWD$1700    
RWD $0$0$0 
FWD    $0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control    $600
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed  $850$850 
Cruise control$150$150   
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 
Proximity key$250$250$250$250 
Remote window/roof operation$15$15$15$15 
Sunshade, rear    $125
Sunshade, rear, power$225$225$225$225 
Sunshades, second row    $125
Sunshades, second row, power   $225 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual    $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350$350$350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial  $200$200 
Automatic braking, low-speed  $200$200 
Blind spot collision prevention  $150$150 
Blind spot warning system  $200$200 
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system$0$0   
Driver drowsiness monitor$150$150$150$150 
Forward collision warning  $200$200 
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75$75 
Lane departure prevention  $150$150 
Lane departure warning  $200$200 
Night vision$1750$1750$1750$1750 
Obstacle detection, front$150$150$150$150 
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system  $0$0 
Rearview camera$200$200$200$200 
Rollover sensor$50$50$50$50 
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100$100$100$100 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50$50$50 
Console with shifter    $150
Console without shifter$150$150$150$150 
Rear seat pass-through    $100
Second-row low console$100$100$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 
Rear dual-zone climate control   $125 
Residual heat$50$50$50$50 
Wiper de-icer$25$25$25$25 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150   
Regenerative braking$0    
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings    $75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25$25$25 
Laminated front side windows$200$200$200$200 
Infotainment 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100$100$100 
CD changer, in-dash$325$325$325$325 
CD player    $125
DVD-Audio-compatible player$0$0$0$0 
SD Card slot$25$25$25$25 
Surround sound$250$250$250$250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200$200$200 
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100$100$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25 $25  
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75$75$75 
Chronometer $100 $100 
Compass    $0
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 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25$25$25 
Power-folding mirrors$50$50$50$50 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim    $100
Automatic seat bolsters, driver$300$300$300$300 
Automatic seat bolsters, front passenger$300$300$300$300 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300$300$300$300 
Door sill trim plates$100$100$100$100 
Folding second row seats    $300
Leather door panel trim$250$250$250$250 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150 $150$150
Massage, driver seat$100$100$100$100 
Massage, passenger seat$100$100$100$100 
Memory system, passenger seat$150$150$150$150 
Metal pedals $75 $75 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, second row seats   $225 
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat$50$50$50$50 
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50$50$50 
Power recliner, second row seats   $150 
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100$100 
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100$100 
Power-folding headrests, second row seats$50$50$50$50 
Synthetic suede headliner $650$650$650 
Upholstered instrument panel, leather$1000$1000$1000$1000 
Wood trim$300$300$300$300 
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 $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    
Crosswind stabilization $50$50$50 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0 $0$0
Transmission 
Launch control $100   
Total Value of Features$14,390$16,290$17,790$18,815$3,300
Value of Feature Adjustments$11,090$12,990$14,490$15,515$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-10,320-12,092-13,497-14,4440

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

Model Year20142008
ModelCL-ClassPassat
Body2dr Coupe4dr Sedan
Wheelbase116.3 in106.7 in
Length200.6 in188.2 in
Width73.7 in71.7 in
Height55.8 in58.0 in
Curb Weight4,620 lb.3,306 lb.
Fuel Capacity23.8 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom36.9 in38.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room59.3 in55.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room62.0 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.2 in41.4 in
Row 2 Headroom36.4 in37.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.2 in54.6 in
Row 2 Hip Room56.0 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom32.2 in37.7 in
Cargo Volume13.5 ft314.2 ft3

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Option Package Details
Volkswagen Passat VR6

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, remote-125No
Total Requested600126%
Total Not Requested-125-26%

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