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

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Mercedes-Benz CLK vs. Volkswagen Passat Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $36,730

Volkswagen Passat 3.6 VR6   
Difference: $18,990

Lowest Total Invoice: $33,668

Volkswagen Passat 3.6 VR6   
Difference: $18,207

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200620062006
ModelCLKCLKPassat
TrimCLK350CLK5003.6 VR6
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe4dr Sedan
Base Price $45,750 $54,350 $29,950
Base Invoice $42,548 $50,546 $27,513
Comfort Package 990 990  
Premium Package 2,500 2,200  
Lighting Package 990 990  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 690 690  
Rear side airbags 385 385 350
Heated front seats 690 690  
Navigation system 2,240 2,240 1,800
Satellite radio 500 500  
Sport suspension (upgrade) 210 210  
Luxury #1 Package     2,750
Sport Package     300
Xenon HID headlights     950
Comfort Package 921 921  
Premium Package 2,325 2,046  
Lighting Package 921 921  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 642 642  
Rear side airbags 358 358 310
Heated front seats 642 642  
Navigation system 2,083 2,083 1,589
Satellite radio 465 465  
Sport suspension (upgrade) 195 195  
Luxury #1 Package     2,513
Sport Package     274
Xenon HID headlights     839
Options (change) 9,195 8,895 6,150
Options (change) 8,552 8,273 5,525
Destination 775 775 630
Total Price $55,720 $64,020 $36,730
Total Invoice $51,875 $59,594 $33,668

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Passat 3.6 VR6
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $17,415
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $16,741
Model Year200620062006
ModelCLKCLKPassat
TrimCLK350CLK5003.6 VR6
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe4dr Sedan
Engine268hp V6302hp V8280hp V6
TransmissionT7T7T6
DrivetrainRWDRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)320, 12320, 1280, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17225/45-17235/45-17
Total Price$55,720$64,020$36,730
Adjustments for Features-1,575-1,7750
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$54,145$62,245$36,730
Cost Above Minimum$0$8,100$0
Total Invoice$51,875$59,594$33,668
Adjustments for Features-1,466-1,6520
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$50,409$57,942$33,668
Cost Above Minimum$0$7,533$0

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Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz CLK vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year200620062006
ModelCLKCLKPassat
TrimCLK350CLK5003.6 VR6
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200$1200 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100
RWD$0$0 
FWD  $0
Accessories 
Remote window/roof operation$15$15 
Sunshade, rear  $125
Sunshades, second row  $125
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic seat belt presenters, front row$100$100 
Tire-pressure monitor  $75
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment  $50
Cargo net  $40
Overhead sunglass holder  $25
Rear seat pass-through  $100
Second-row low console$100$100 
Climate Control 
Residual heat$50$50 
Exterior 
Body kit $0 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25 
Rear spoiler $200 
Infotainment 
Aux input$50$50 
Surround sound$250$250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25$25 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75 
Compass  $0
Cornering lights$50$50 
Fog light, rear$100$100 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim  $100
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300$300 
Memory system, passenger seat$150$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $150
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat$50$50 
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50 
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat$100$100 
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power-folding headrests, second row seats$50$50 
Wood trim$300$300 
Total Value of Features$3,715$3,915$2,140
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,575$1,775$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,466-1,6520

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Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz CLK vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year20062006
ModelCLKPassat
Body2dr Coupe4dr Sedan
Wheelbase106.9 in106.7 in
Length183.2 in188.2 in
Width68.5 in71.7 in
Height55.4 in58.0 in
Curb Weight3,586 lb.3,306 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.4 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.1 in38.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room53.2 in55.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.7 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.0 in41.4 in
Row 2 Headroom35.8 in37.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room49.3 in54.6 in
Row 2 Hip Room45.9 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom33.0 in37.7 in
Cargo Volume10.4 ft314.2 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz CLK CLK350

Comfort Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, driver100No
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested25033%
Total Not Requested50067%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Harman/Kardon, 320W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
CD changer, remote200Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Surround sound250No
Heated windshield washer nozzles15Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Total Requested126564%
Total Not Requested70036%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Cornering lights50No
Total Requested70093%
Total Not Requested507%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz CLK CLK500

Comfort Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, driver100No
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested25033%
Total Not Requested50067%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Harman/Kardon, 320W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
CD changer, remote200Yes
Surround sound250No
Heated windshield washer nozzles15Yes
Total Requested111565%
Total Not Requested60035%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Cornering lights50No
Total Requested70093%
Total Not Requested507%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Passat 3.6 VR6

Xenon HID headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Total Requested700100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, remote-125Yes
Total Requested475100%
Total Not Requested00%
Luxury #1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Wood trim300No
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Automatic headlights125Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Sunshades, second row125No
Sunshade, rear125No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Cargo net40No
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Heated windshield washer nozzles15Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Total Requested311581%
Total Not Requested71519%
Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Front sport buckets100Yes
Aluminum trim100No
Total Requested35078%
Total Not Requested10022%

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