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Mercedes-Benz CLS vs. Volkswagen Atlas Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Mercedes-Benz CLS vs. Volkswagen Atlas Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $49,415

Volkswagen Atlas SEL Premium   
Difference: $32,600

Lowest Total Invoice: $47,427

Volkswagen Atlas SEL Premium   
Difference: $28,999

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201020102018
ModelCLSCLSAtlas
TrimCLS550CLS63 AMGSEL Premium
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Base Price $72,400 $97,950 $48,490
Base Invoice $67,332 $91,094 $46,502
Premium Package 1 4,010 3,250  
Obstacle detection, rear 1,160 1,160  
Adaptive cruise control 2,270 2,270  
Premium Package 1 3,729 3,022  
Obstacle detection, rear 1,079 1,079  
Adaptive cruise control 2,111 2,111  
Options (change) 7,440 6,680 0
Options (change) 6,919 6,212 0
Destination 875 875 925
Gas Tax 1,300 2,600 0
Total Price $82,015 $108,105 $49,415
Total Invoice $76,426 $100,781 $47,427

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mercedes-Benz CLS vs. Volkswagen Atlas

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Atlas SEL Premium
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $37,770
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $33,961
Model Year201020102018
ModelCLSCLSAtlas
TrimCLS550CLS63 AMGSEL Premium
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Engine382hp V8507hp V8276hp V6
TransmissionT7T7T8
DrivetrainRWDRWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)510, 12510, 12480, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/40-18255/35-19255/50-20
Total Price$82,015$108,105$49,415
Adjustments for Features0-1,700-5,170
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$82,015$106,405$44,245
Cost Above Minimum$0$24,390$0
Total Invoice$76,426$100,781$47,427
Adjustments for Features0-1,585-4,962
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$76,426$99,196$42,465
Cost Above Minimum$0$22,770$0

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Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz CLS vs. Volkswagen Atlas

Model Year201020102018
ModelCLSCLSAtlas
TrimCLS550CLS63 AMGSEL Premium
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200$1200 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1300
RWD$0$0 
AWD  $1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet  $100
Adaptive cruise control$600$600 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed  $850
Hands-free trunk or liftgate  $100
Heated steering wheel  $100
Power liftgate  $350
Power trunk closer$350$350 
Remote app  $25
Remote start  $150
Remote window/roof operation$15$15 
Semi-automated parking system  $500
Sunshade, rear, power$225$225 
Sunshades, second row  $125
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0 
Around view cameras  $500
Automatic braking, low-speed  $200
Backup collision intervention  $150
Blind spot warning system  $200
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system$0$0 
Cross-traffic collision intervention, rear  $100
Cross-traffic warning, rear  $100
Forward collision warning  $200
Hill descent control  $250
Knee airbag, driver$75$75 
Lane departure prevention, steering-based  $200
Lane departure warning  $200
Pedestrian detection  $50
Rear side airbags$300$300 
Secondary collision brake assist  $25
Side curtain airbags$350$350 
Side curtain airbags, three rows  $500
Vehicle health reports  $0
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50 
Class III trailer hitch  $250
Roof rails  $250
Second-row low console$100$100 
Trailering equipment (4 wire)  $125
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100 
Interior air filter$0$0 
Rear dual-zone climate control$125$125 
Rear HVAC unit  $400
Rear wiper  $175
Residual heat$50$50 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop  $150
Exterior 
Body kit $0 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)  $250
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25
Deep-tinted rear windows  $275
Panoramic sunroof  $1200
Rear spoiler  $200
Sunroof$900$900 
Wheel-lip moldings  $75
Infotainment 
Android Auto support  $100
App support  $0
Apple CarPlay support  $100
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25
CD changer, in-dash$325$325 
CD player, remote  $100
DVD-compatible player$0$0 
Media drive$15$15 
Mirrorlink support  $0
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25
Surround sound$250$250 
Traffic + travel information  $25
Traffic information$25$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25  
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75 
Auto-dimming headlights  $200
Chronometer $100 
Fog light, rear$100$100 
Headlight washers$50$50 
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display  $250
LED headlights  $1000
Power-folding mirrors  $50
Steering-linked headlights$150$150 
Xenon HID headlights$500$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates$100$100 
Folding second row seats  $300
Folding third row seats  $600
Heated second row seats  $200
Leather door panel trim$250$250 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 $150
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats  $75
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50  
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50  
Manual recliner, second row seats  $75
Massage, driver seat $100 
Massage, passenger seat $100 
Memory system, passenger seat$150$150 
Metal pedals $75 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $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 lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $100
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat $100 
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat $100 
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $100 
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat $100 
Power-folding headrests, second row seats$50$50 
Synthetic suede headliner $650 
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces $0 
Synthetic suede steering wheel $150 
Upholstered instrument panel, leather$1000$1000 
Wood trim$300$300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500$500 
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable$1000$1000 
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100 
Total Value of Features$10,005$11,705$15,175
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,700$5,170
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,585-4,962

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Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz CLS vs. Volkswagen Atlas

Model Year20102018
ModelCLSAtlas
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase112.4 in117.3 in
Length193.0 in198.3 in
Width73.7 in78.3 in
Height54.7 in69.7 in
Curb Weight4,021 lb.4,337 lb.
Fuel Capacity21.1 gal.18.6 gal.
Row 1 Headroom36.9 in41.3 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.3 in61.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room58.0 in58.2 in
Row 1 Legroom42.1 in41.5 in
Row 2 Headroom36.1 in40.4 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.0 in60.8 in
Row 2 Hip Room57.6 in58.0 in
Row 2 Legroom35.0 in37.6 in
Row 3 Headroom0.0 in38.3 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room0.0 in54.9 in
Row 3 Hip Room0.0 in45.1 in
Row 3 Legroom0.0 in33.7 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
15.9 ft320.6 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
15.955.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
15.996.8 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz CLS CLS550

Premium Package 1
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Power decklid350Yes
Headlight washers50No
Proximity key250Yes
USB port25Yes
Total Requested142577%
Total Not Requested42523%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz CLS CLS63 AMG

Premium Package 1
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Power decklid350Yes
Headlight washers50No
Proximity key250Yes
USB port25Yes
Total Requested142577%
Total Not Requested42523%

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