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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: $33,119

Volkswagen Passat Komfort   
Difference: $7,176

Lowest Total Invoice: $30,594

Volkswagen Passat Komfort   
Difference: $6,943

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201820182009
ModelCLACLAPassat
TrimCLA250AMG CLA45Komfort
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $32,700 $50,400 $28,300
Base Invoice $30,411 $46,872 $26,436
Multimedia Package 2,300 2,300  
Premium Package 1,800 1,800  
Sunroof, large 1,480 1,480  
Rear spoiler 300   479
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720 720  
Navigation system     1,990
Body kit     1,650
Multimedia Package 2,139 2,139  
Premium Package 1,674 1,674  
Sunroof, large 1,376 1,376  
Rear spoiler 273   310
Metallic paint (extra cost) 669 669  
Navigation system     1,758
Body kit     1,390
Options (change) 6,600 6,300 4,119
Options (change) 6,131 5,858 3,458
Destination 995 995 700
Total Price $40,295 $57,695 $33,119
Total Invoice $37,537 $53,725 $30,594

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Passat Komfort
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,716
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,788
Model Year201820182009
ModelCLACLAPassat
TrimCLA250AMG CLA45Komfort
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine208hp I4375hp I4200hp I4
TransmissionS7S7T6
DrivetrainFWDAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 8?, 880, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17235/40-18235/45-17
Total Price$40,295$57,695$33,119
Adjustments for Features-4,460-8,1850
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$35,835$49,510$33,119
Cost Above Minimum$0$13,675$0
Total Invoice$37,537$53,725$30,594
Adjustments for Features-4,155-7,6220
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$33,382$46,103$30,594
Cost Above Minimum$0$12,721$0

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Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz CLA vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year201820182009
ModelCLACLAPassat
TrimCLA250AMG CLA45Komfort
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed automated manual$1200$1200 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100
FWD$0 $0
AWD $1700 
Accessories 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate$100$100 
Proximity key$250$250 
Remote app$25$25 
Remote climate control$25$25 
Remote start via app$75$75 
Sunshade, rear  $125
Sunshades, second row  $125
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 
Driver drowsiness monitor$150$150 
Forward collision warning$200$200 
Full-size spare tire  $225
Knee airbag, driver$75$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75 
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0$0 
Rearview camera$200$200 
Rollover sensor$50$50 
Tires, run-flat$150$150 
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100 
Cargo Management 
Console with shifter $150$150
Console without shifter$150  
Rear seat pass-through  $100
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200$200 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125 
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175 
Variable intermittent wipers  $75
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150$150 
Dual-mode exhaust $250 
Exterior 
Black exterior trim (optional) $0 
Body kit $0$0
Bodyside moldings  $75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25 
Front splitter spoiler $200 
Sunroof  $900
Sunroof, large$1100$1100 
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100$100 
App support$0$0 
Apple CarPlay support$100$100 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100 
HD radio$50$50 
In-vehicle Internet$150$150 
Navigation map updates, three years$0$0 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225 
Traffic + travel information$25$25 
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100 
Wi-Fi hotspot$50$50 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Chronometer $100 
Compass  $0
Fog light, rear$100$100 
Fog lights  $125
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only $750 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim $100 
Door sill trim plates$100$100 
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat  $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$50  
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$50  
Memory system, driver seat$200$200 
Memory system, passenger seat$150$150 
Metal pedals $75 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150$150 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Synthetic suede inserts in seating surfaces $450 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200 
Performance steering system (optional) $0 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0 
Transmission 
Launch control $100 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100 
Total Value of Features$7,575$11,300$3,115
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,460$8,185$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-4,155-7,6220

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Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz CLA vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year20182009
ModelCLAPassat
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase106.3 in106.7 in
Length182.3 in188.2 in
Width70.0 in71.7 in
Height56.6 in58.0 in
Curb Weight3,263 lb.3,345 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.5 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.2 in38.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.0 in55.7 in
Row 1 Legroom40.2 in41.4 in
Row 2 Headroom35.6 in37.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.2 in54.6 in
Row 2 Legroom27.1 in37.7 in
Cargo Volume13.1 ft314.2 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz CLA CLA250

Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Smartphone integration0No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Apple CarPlay support100No
Android Auto support100No
Media drive15Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
In-vehicle Internet150No
App support0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Total Requested61554%
Total Not Requested52546%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Proximity key250No
Blind spot warning system200No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested40042%
Total Not Requested55058%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz CLA AMG CLA45

Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Smartphone integration0No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Apple CarPlay support100No
Android Auto support100No
Media drive15Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
In-vehicle Internet150No
App support0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Total Requested61554%
Total Not Requested52546%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Proximity key250No
Blind spot warning system200No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested40042%
Total Not Requested55058%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Passat Komfort

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
USB port25Yes
SD Card slot25Yes
Total Requested665100%
Total Not Requested00%

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