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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: $37,365

Volkswagen Passat 1.8T SEL Premium   
Difference: $8,300

Lowest Total Invoice: $35,685

Volkswagen Passat 1.8T SEL Premium   
Difference: $6,847

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2018201820162016
ModelCLACLAPassatPassat
TrimCLA250AMG CLA451.8T SEL PremiumV6 SEL Premium
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $32,700 $50,400 $34,270 $36,835
Base Invoice $30,411 $46,872 $32,865 $35,325
Premium Package 1,800 1,800    
Multimedia Package 2,300 2,300    
Convenience Package 400 400    
Interior Package 1,650      
Parktronic Package 970 970    
Driver Assistance Package 1,500 1,500    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720 720    
Rear spoiler 300   375 375
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only 850      
Sunroof, large 1,480 1,480    
AMG Red Cut Exclusive Package   1,650    
Body kit     1,900 1,900
Premium Package 1,674 1,674    
Multimedia Package 2,139 2,139    
Convenience Package 372 372    
Interior Package 1,535      
Parktronic Package 902 902    
Driver Assistance Package 1,395 1,395    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 669 669    
Rear spoiler 273   300 300
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only 791      
Sunroof, large 1,376 1,376    
AMG Red Cut Exclusive Package   1,535    
Body kit     1,700 1,700
Options (change) 11,970 10,820 2,275 2,275
Options (change) 11,126 10,062 2,000 2,000
Destination 995 995 820 820
Total Price $45,665 $62,215 $37,365 $39,930
Total Invoice $42,532 $57,929 $35,685 $38,145

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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: $6,850
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,496
Model Year2018201820162016
ModelCLACLAPassatPassat
TrimCLA250AMG CLA451.8T SEL PremiumV6 SEL Premium
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine208hp I4375hp I4170hp I4280hp V6
TransmissionS7S7T6S6
DrivetrainFWDAWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 8?, 8400, 9400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17235/40-18235/45-18235/45-18
Total Price$45,665$62,215$37,365$39,930
Adjustments for Features-1,450-4,1750-100
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$44,215$58,040$37,365$39,830
Cost Above Minimum$0$13,825$0$2,465
Total Invoice$42,532$57,929$35,685$38,145
Adjustments for Features-1,351-3,8870-96
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$41,181$54,042$35,685$38,049
Cost Above Minimum$0$12,861$0$2,364

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Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz CLA vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year2018201820162016
ModelCLACLAPassatPassat
TrimCLA250AMG CLA451.8T SEL PremiumV6 SEL Premium
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed automated manual$1200$1200  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100 
6-speed automated manual   $1100
FWD$0 $0$0
AWD $1700  
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control  $600$600
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed$850$850  
Remote climate control$25$25  
Remote start  $150$150
Remote start via app$75$75  
Semi-automated parking system$500$500  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200$200  
Blind spot collision prevention  $150$150
Cross-traffic collision intervention, rear  $100$100
Cross-traffic warning, rear  $100$100
Driver drowsiness monitor$150$150  
Knee airbag, driver$75$75  
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75  
Lane departure prevention, steering-based  $200$200
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0$0  
Rollover sensor$50$50  
Secondary collision brake assist  $25$25
Temporary spare tire  $150$150
Tires, run-flat$150$150  
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100  
Vehicle health reports  $0$0
Cargo Management 
Console with shifter $150$150$150
Console without shifter$150   
Rear seat pass-through  $100$100
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15$15
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150$150  
Dual-mode exhaust $250  
Exterior 
Black exterior trim (optional) $0  
Body kit $0$0$0
Bodyside moldings  $75$75
Front splitter spoiler $200  
Sunroof  $900$900
Sunroof, large$1100$1100  
Infotainment 
DVD-compatible player$0$0  
In-vehicle Internet$150$150  
Media drive$15$15  
Mirrorlink support  $0$0
Navigation map updates, three years$0$0  
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200$200
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225  
Wi-Fi hotspot$50$50  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock  $25$25
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75  
Chronometer $100  
Fog light, rear$100$100  
Fog lights  $125$125
Interior ambient lighting  $150$150
Interior ambient lighting, configurable$150$150  
LED headlights  $1000$1000
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only$750$750  
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25  
Power-folding mirrors  $50$50
Steering-linked fog lights  $50$50
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim $100  
Color seat belts $0  
Heated second row seats  $200$200
Interior trim, special color $0  
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $50  
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat $50  
Memory system, passenger seat$150$150  
Metal pedals $75$75$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
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100
Upholstered instrument panel$300$300  
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 $100
Total Value of Features$7,340$10,065$5,890$5,990
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,450$4,175$0$100
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,351-3,8870-96

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Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz CLA vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year20182016
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.3,231 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?
Heated front seats200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100Yes
Total Requested950100%
Total Not Requested00%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Smartphone integration0No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Apple CarPlay support100Yes
Android Auto support100Yes
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
In-vehicle Internet150No
App support0Yes
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested92581%
Total Not Requested21519%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Compass0No
Total Requested25077%
Total Not Requested7523%
Interior Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Upholstered instrument panel300No
Interior ambient lighting, configurable0No
Total Requested90075%
Total Not Requested30025%
Parktronic Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Semi-automated parking system500No
Total Requested40044%
Total Not Requested50056%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Total Requested20022%
Total Not Requested70078%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz CLA AMG CLA45

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100Yes
Total Requested950100%
Total Not Requested00%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Smartphone integration0No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Apple CarPlay support100Yes
Android Auto support100Yes
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
In-vehicle Internet150No
App support0Yes
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested92581%
Total Not Requested21519%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Compass0No
Total Requested25077%
Total Not Requested7523%
AMG Red Cut Exclusive Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Interior trim, special color0No
Color seat belts0No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat50No
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat50No
Upholstered instrument panel300No
Interior ambient lighting, configurable0No
Total Requested90069%
Total Not Requested40031%
Parktronic Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Semi-automated parking system500No
Total Requested40044%
Total Not Requested50056%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Total Requested20022%
Total Not Requested70078%

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