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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: $30,760

Volkswagen Passat 2.5L SEL Premium   
Difference: $86,765

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,509

Volkswagen Passat 2.5L SEL Premium   
Difference: $79,854

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2014201420142014201220122012
ModelCL-ClassCL-ClassCL-ClassCL-ClassPassatPassatPassat
TrimCL550CL63 AMGCL600CL65 AMG2.5L SEL PremiumTDI SEL PremiumV6 SEL Premium
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $116,600 $154,600 $162,000 $215,500 $29,895 $32,195 $32,950
Base Invoice $108,438 $143,778 $150,660 $200,415 $28,670 $30,876 $31,600
Cargo net         95 95 95
Cargo net         69 69 69
Options (change) 0 0 0 0 95 95 95
Options (change) 0 0 0 0 69 69 69
Destination 925 925 925 925 770 770 770
Gas Tax 0 1,000 2,600 2,100 0 0 0
Total Price $117,525 $156,525 $165,525 $218,525 $30,760 $33,060 $33,815
Total Invoice $109,363 $145,703 $154,185 $203,440 $29,509 $31,715 $32,439

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Passat 2.5L SEL Premium
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $73,965
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $67,943
Model Year2014201420142014201220122012
ModelCL-ClassCL-ClassCL-ClassCL-ClassPassatPassatPassat
TrimCL550CL63 AMGCL600CL65 AMG2.5L SEL PremiumTDI SEL PremiumV6 SEL Premium
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine429hp V8536hp V8510hp V12621hp V12170hp I5140hp I4 D280hp V6
TransmissionT7T7T5T5T6S6S6
DrivetrainAWDRWDRWDRWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)600, 11600, 11600, 11600, 11400, 9400, 9400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/45-18255/35-20255/45-19255/35-20215/55-17235/45-18235/45-18
Total Price$117,525$156,525$165,525$218,525$30,760$33,060$33,815
Adjustments for Features-12,800-14,700-16,200-17,22500-100
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$104,725$141,825$149,325$201,300$30,760$33,060$33,715
Cost Above Minimum$0$37,100$44,600$96,575$0$2,300$2,955
Total Invoice$109,363$145,703$154,185$203,440$29,509$31,715$32,439
Adjustments for Features-11,911-13,684-15,090-16,03600-96
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$97,452$132,019$139,095$187,404$29,509$31,715$32,343
Cost Above Minimum$0$34,567$41,643$89,952$0$2,206$2,834

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

Model Year2014201420142014201220122012
ModelCL-ClassCL-ClassCL-ClassCL-ClassPassatPassatPassat
TrimCL550CL63 AMGCL600CL65 AMG2.5L SEL PremiumTDI SEL PremiumV6 SEL Premium
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200$1200     
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1000$1000   
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic    $1100  
6-speed automated manual     $1100$1100
AWD$1700      
RWD $0$0$0   
FWD    $0$0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed  $850$850   
Cruise control$150$150  $150$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   
Remote start    $150$150$150
Remote window/roof operation$15$15$15$15   
Sunshade, rear, power$225$225$225$225   
Sunshades, second row, power   $225   
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual    $250$250$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   
Full-size spare tire$225$225$225$225   
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   
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250$250$250   
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system  $0$0   
Rear side airbags$300$300$300$300   
Rearview camera$200$200$200$200   
Rollover sensor$50$50$50$50   
Temporary spare tire    $150$150$150
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100$100$100$100   
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50$50$50   
Console with shifter    $150$150$150
Console without shifter$150$150$150$150   
Rear seat pass-through    $100$100$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   
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175$175$175   
Rear air vents$100$100$100    
Rear air vents with automatic controls   $250   
Rear dual-zone climate control   $125   
Residual heat$50$50$50$50   
Variable intermittent wipers    $75$75$75
Wiper de-icer$25$25$25$25   
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150     
Regenerative braking$0      
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings    $75$75$75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25$25$25   
Laminated front side windows$200$200$200$200   
Infotainment 
Aux input    $50$50$50
Bluetooth audio streaming    $25$25$25
CD changer, in-dash$325$325$325$325   
CD player    $125$125$125
DVD-Audio-compatible player$0$0$0$0   
DVD-compatible player    $0$0$0
HD radio    $50$50$50
Media drive    $15$15$15
Surround sound$250$250$250$250   
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200$200$200   
Traffic information    $25$25$25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25 $25 $25$25$25
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75$75$75   
Chronometer $100 $100   
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   
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$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$300$300
Leather door panel trim$250$250$250$250   
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150 $150$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, driver seat$150$150$150$150   
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150$150$150$150   
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 lumbar adjuster, driver seat    $100$100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat    $100$100$100
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 tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100$100   
Power-folding headrests, second row seats$50$50$50$50   
Synthetic suede headliner $650$650$650   
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces    $0$0$0
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   
Transmission 
Launch control $100     
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100$100$100  $100
Total Value of Features$15,965$17,865$19,365$20,390$3,165$3,165$3,265
Value of Feature Adjustments$12,800$14,700$16,200$17,225$0$0$100
Value of Feature Adjustments-11,911-13,684-15,090-16,03600-96

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

Model Year20142012
ModelCL-ClassPassat
Body2dr Coupe4dr Sedan
Wheelbase116.3 in110.4 in
Length200.6 in191.6 in
Width73.7 in72.2 in
Height55.8 in58.5 in
Curb Weight4,620 lb.3,167 lb.
Fuel Capacity23.8 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom36.9 in38.3 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room59.3 in56.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room62.0 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.2 in42.4 in
Row 2 Headroom36.4 in37.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.2 in57.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room56.0 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom32.2 in39.1 in
Cargo Volume13.5 ft315.9 ft3

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