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

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Mercedes-Benz CLA vs. Volkswagen Passat Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $32,490

Volkswagen Passat 1.8T SEL Premium   
Difference: $8,865

Lowest Total Invoice: $31,131

Volkswagen Passat 1.8T SEL Premium   
Difference: $7,393

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20152015201420142014
ModelCLACLAPassatPassatPassat
TrimCLA250CLA45 AMG1.8T SEL PremiumTDI SEL PremiumV6 SEL Premium
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $31,500 $48,500 $31,295 $33,395 $34,265
Base Invoice $29,295 $45,105 $30,011 $32,026 $32,860
Premium Package 2,300 2,300      
Multimedia Package 2,480 2,480      
Interior Package 1,650 1,650      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720 720      
Rear spoiler 300 300 375 375 375
Sunroof, large 1,480 1,480      
Premium Package 2,139 2,139      
Multimedia Package 2,306 2,306      
Interior Package 1,535 1,535      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 669 669      
Rear spoiler 279 279 300 300 300
Sunroof, large 1,376 1,376      
Options (change) 8,930 8,930 375 375 375
Options (change) 8,304 8,304 300 300 300
Destination 925 925 820 820 820
Total Price $41,355 $58,355 $32,490 $34,590 $35,460
Total Invoice $38,524 $54,334 $31,131 $33,146 $33,980

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mercedes-Benz CLA vs. Volkswagen Passat

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Passat 1.8T SEL Premium
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $6,815
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,483
Model Year20152015201420142014
ModelCLACLAPassatPassatPassat
TrimCLA250CLA45 AMG1.8T SEL PremiumTDI SEL PremiumV6 SEL Premium
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine208hp I4355hp I4170hp I4140hp I4 D280hp V6
TransmissionS7S7T6S6S6
DrivetrainFWDAWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)450, 12450, 12400, 9400, 9400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17235/40-18235/45-18235/45-18235/45-18
Total Price$41,355$58,355$32,490$34,590$35,460
Adjustments for Features-2,050-5,17500-100
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$39,305$53,180$32,490$34,590$35,360
Cost Above Minimum$0$13,875$0$2,100$2,870
Total Invoice$38,524$54,334$31,131$33,146$33,980
Adjustments for Features-1,910-4,81800-96
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$36,614$49,516$31,131$33,146$33,884
Cost Above Minimum$0$12,902$0$2,015$2,753

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Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz CLA vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year20152015201420142014
ModelCLACLAPassatPassatPassat
TrimCLA250CLA45 AMG1.8T SEL PremiumTDI SEL PremiumV6 SEL Premium
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed automated manual$1200$1200   
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100  
6-speed automated manual   $1100$1100
FWD$0 $0$0$0
AWD $1700   
Accessories 
Remote start  $150$150$150
Remote window/roof operation$15$15   
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200$200   
Automatic braking, low-speed$200$200   
Driver drowsiness monitor$150$150   
Forward collision warning$200$200   
Knee airbag, driver$75$75   
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75   
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0$0   
Rollover sensor$50$50   
Temporary spare tire  $150$150$150
Tires, run-flat$150$150   
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100   
Cargo Management 
Console with shifter $150$150$150$150
Console without shifter$150    
Rear seat pass-through  $100$100$100
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15$15$15
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175   
Variable intermittent wipers  $75$75$75
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150$150   
Dual-mode exhaust $250   
Exterior 
Body kit $0   
Bodyside moldings  $75$75$75
Front splitter spoiler $200   
Sunroof  $900$900$900
Sunroof, large$1100$1100   
Infotainment 
App support$0$0   
In-vehicle Internet$150$150   
iPod integration  $100$100$100
Navigation map updates, three years$0$0   
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25   
Surround sound$250$250   
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200$200$200
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225   
USB port$25$25   
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100   
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock  $25$25$25
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75   
Chronometer $100   
Cornering lights  $50$50$50
Fog light, rear$100$100   
Fog lights  $125$125$125
Interior ambient lighting  $150$150$150
Interior ambient lighting, configurable$150$150   
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25   
Xenon HID headlights $500   
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim $100   
Door sill trim plates$100$100   
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$50$50   
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$50$50   
Memory system, passenger seat$150$150   
Metal pedals $75   
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150   
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150$150   
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $100$100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100$100
Synthetic suede inserts in seating surfaces  $450$450$450
Upholstered instrument panel$300$300   
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Performance steering system (optional) $0   
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0   
Transmission 
Launch control $100   
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100  $100
Total Value of Features$6,065$9,190$4,015$4,015$4,115
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,050$5,175$0$0$100
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,910-4,81800-96

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Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz CLA vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year20152014
ModelCLAPassat
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase106.3 in110.4 in
Length182.3 in191.6 in
Width70.0 in72.2 in
Height56.6 in58.5 in
Curb Weight3,263 lb.3,167 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.5 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.2 in38.3 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.0 in56.9 in
Row 1 Legroom40.2 in42.4 in
Row 2 Headroom35.6 in37.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.2 in57.0 in
Row 2 Legroom27.1 in39.1 in
Cargo Volume13.1 ft315.9 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz CLA CLA250

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Compass0No
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Surround sound250No
Proximity key250Yes
Harman/Kardon, 450W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested122564%
Total Not Requested67536%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
Media drive15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
SD Card slot25Yes
In-vehicle Internet150No
App support0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Total Requested86578%
Total Not Requested25022%
Interior Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat50No
Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat50No
Remote window/roof operation15No
Upholstered instrument panel300No
Interior ambient lighting, configurable0No
Total Requested90068%
Total Not Requested41532%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz CLA CLA45 AMG

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Compass0No
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Surround sound250No
Proximity key250Yes
Harman/Kardon, 450W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested122564%
Total Not Requested67536%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
Media drive15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
SD Card slot25Yes
In-vehicle Internet150No
App support0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Total Requested86578%
Total Not Requested25022%
Interior Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat50No
Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat50No
Remote window/roof operation15No
Upholstered instrument panel300No
Interior ambient lighting, configurable0No
Total Requested90068%
Total Not Requested41532%

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