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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: $28,350

Lowest Total Invoice: $47,427

Volkswagen Atlas SEL Premium   
Difference: $24,960

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2016201620162018
ModelCLSCLSCLSAtlas
TrimCLS400CLS550AMG CLS63 SSEL Premium
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Base Price $66,900 $74,100 $107,800 $48,490
Base Invoice $62,217 $68,913 $100,254 $46,502
Night Package 300 300    
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable 1,610      
Driver Assistance Package 2,800 2,800 2,800  
Premium 1 Package 3,250      
Parking Assist Package 1,290 1,290    
Heated steering wheel 250 250    
Folding second row seats 440 440    
Premium Package   4,200 3,740  
Heated second row seats   625 625  
Special order charge   250    
Around view cameras     800  
Night Package 279 279    
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable 1,497      
Driver Assistance Package 2,604 2,604 2,604  
Premium 1 Package 3,023      
Parking Assist Package 1,200 1,200    
Heated steering wheel 233 233    
Folding second row seats 409 409    
Premium Package   3,906 3,478  
Heated second row seats   581 581  
Special order charge   233    
Around view cameras     744  
Options (change) 9,940 10,155 7,965 0
Options (change) 9,245 9,445 7,407 0
Destination 925 925 925 925
Total Price $77,765 $85,180 $116,690 $49,415
Total Invoice $72,387 $79,283 $108,586 $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: $29,535
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $26,097
Model Year2016201620162018
ModelCLSCLSCLSAtlas
TrimCLS400CLS550AMG CLS63 SSEL Premium
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Engine329hp V6402hp V8577hp V8276hp V6
TransmissionT7T9T7T8
DrivetrainRWDRWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)610, 14610, 14610, 14480, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/40-18255/40-18255/35-19255/50-20
Total Price$77,765$85,180$116,690$49,415
Adjustments for Features0-1,415-4,340-1,185
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$77,765$83,765$112,350$48,230
Cost Above Minimum$0$6,000$34,585$0
Total Invoice$72,387$79,283$108,586$47,427
Adjustments for Features0-1,317-4,039-1,137
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$72,387$77,966$104,547$46,290
Cost Above Minimum$0$5,579$32,160$0

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Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz CLS vs. Volkswagen Atlas

Model Year2016201620162018
ModelCLSCLSCLSAtlas
TrimCLS400CLS550AMG CLS63 SSEL Premium
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200 $1200 
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1400  
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1300
RWD$0$0  
AWD  $1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet   $100
Hands-free trunk or liftgate   $100
Heated steering wheel$100$100 $100
Power liftgate   $350
Power trunk closer$350$350$350 
Remote start   $150
Remote window/roof operation$15$15$15 
Sunshade, rear, power $225$225 
Sunshades, second row   $125
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual   $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350$350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0$0 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200$200$200 
Backup collision intervention   $150
Blind spot collision prevention$150$150$150 
Collision preparation system, rear$100$100$100 
Cross-traffic collision intervention, rear   $100
Driver drowsiness monitor$150$150$150 
Hill descent control   $250
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75$75 
Lane departure prevention, steering-based   $200
Lane keeping assist$400$400$400 
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0$0$0 
Rear side airbags$300$300$300 
Secondary collision brake assist   $25
Side curtain airbags$350$350$350 
Side curtain airbags, three rows   $500
Torque vectoring, brake-based  $100 
Vehicle health reports   $0
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50$50 
Class III trailer hitch   $250
Roof rails   $250
Second-row low console$100$100$100 
Trailering equipment (4 wire)   $125
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100$100 
Dual-zone climate control   $125
Interior air filter$0$0$0 
Rear air vents$100$100$100 
Rear air vents with automatic controls   $250
Rear HVAC unit   $400
Rear wiper   $175
Residual heat$50$50$50 
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential  $300 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop  $150$150
Raised top speed limiter  $0 
Exterior 
Black exterior trim (optional)$0$0  
Body kit  $0 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)   $250
Deep-tinted rear windows   $275
Painted brake calipers (optional)  $0 
Panoramic sunroof   $1200
Sunroof$900$900$900 
Wheel-lip moldings   $75
Infotainment 
Android Auto support   $100
App support $0$0$0
Apple CarPlay support $100$100$100
CD changer, in-dash$325$325$325 
CD player, remote   $100
DVD-compatible player$0$0$0 
In-vehicle Internet $150$150 
Media drive $15$15 
Mirrorlink support   $0
Navigation map updates, three years $0$0 
Surround sound$250$250$250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar   $200
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225$225 
Traffic + travel information $25$25$25
Wi-Fi hotspot $50$50 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Adaptive headlights $200$200 
Analog clock$25$25  
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75$75 
Auto-dimming headlights $200$200$200
Chronometer  $100 
Compass$0$0$0 
Cornering lights $50$50 
Fog light, rear$100$100$100 
Fog lights   $125
Headlight washers$50$50$50 
Interior ambient lighting   $150
Interior ambient lighting, configurable$150$150$150 
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display   $250
Seats and Interior Trim 
Automatic seat bolsters, driver  $300 
Door sill trim plates$100$100  
Folding third row seats   $600
Heated second row seats $200$200$200
Illuminated door sill trim plates  $200 
Leather door panel trim$250$250$250 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150 $150
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats   $75
Manual recliner, second row seats   $75
Massage, driver seat  $100 
Memory system, passenger seat$150$150$150 
Metal pedals$75$75$75 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150$150$150 
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat$50$50$50 
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50$50 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat   $100
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat  $100 
Power-folding headrests, second row seats$50$50$50 
Synthetic suede headliner  $650 
Synthetic suede steering wheel  $150 
Upholstered instrument panel, leather$1000$1000$1000 
Wood trim$300$300$300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500$500$500 
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable$1000$1000  
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200$200
Rear air springs, auto-leveling  $350 
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)  $0 
Transmission 
Launch control  $100 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100$100 
Total Value of Features$10,390$11,805$14,730$11,575
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,415$4,340$1,185
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,317-4,039-1,137

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Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz CLS vs. Volkswagen Atlas

Model Year20162018
ModelCLSAtlas
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase113.2 in117.3 in
Length194.5 in198.3 in
Width74.1 in78.3 in
Height55.8 in69.7 in
Curb Weight4,035 lb.4,337 lb.
Fuel Capacity21.1 gal.18.6 gal.
Row 1 Headroom36.9 in41.3 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.1 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 Room56.5 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
15.3 ft320.6 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
15.355.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
15.396.8 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz CLS CLS400

Night Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear spoiler200Yes
Special interior trim0No
Black exterior trim (optional)0No
Metal pedals75No
Total Requested20073%
Total Not Requested7527%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Collision preparation system, rear100No
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Lane keeping assist system400Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Blind spot intervention150No
Total Requested165087%
Total Not Requested25013%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Power decklid350Yes
Surround sound250No
Proximity key250Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Harman/Kardon, 610W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested135069%
Total Not Requested60031%
Parking Assist Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Parking guidance system - active500Yes
Around view cameras300Yes
Total Requested1200100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz CLS CLS550

Night Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear spoiler200Yes
Special interior trim0No
Black exterior trim (optional)0No
Metal pedals75No
Total Requested20073%
Total Not Requested7527%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Collision preparation system, rear100No
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Lane keeping assist system400Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Blind spot intervention150No
Total Requested165087%
Total Not Requested25013%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Power decklid350Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Cornering lights50No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Adaptive headlights200No
Total Requested135072%
Total Not Requested52528%
Parking Assist Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Parking guidance system - active500Yes
Around view cameras300Yes
Total Requested1200100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz CLS AMG CLS63 S

Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Collision preparation system, rear100No
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Lane keeping assist system400Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Blind spot intervention150No
Total Requested165087%
Total Not Requested25013%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Power decklid350Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100No
Automatic seat bolsters, driver300No
Massage, driver seat100No
Total Requested115070%
Total Not Requested50030%

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