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Mercedes-Benz CLS vs. Volkswagen Passat Price Comparison (MSRP)The sticker prices, before adjusting for remaining feature differences. Usually these are the numbers you will see on the window stickers.
Models in short supply often sell at or even above these prices.
Models in short supply often sell at or even above these prices.
Mercedes-Benz CLS vs. Volkswagen Passat Invoice Comparison
Lowest Total Price: $38,280 Volkswagen Passat 3.6 VR6 | |||
| Difference: $34,884 | |||
Lowest Total Invoice: $35,113 Volkswagen Passat 3.6 VR6 | |||
| Difference: $33,075 | |||
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| Model Year | 2006 | 2006 | 2006 |
| Model | CLS | CLS | Passat |
| Trim | CLS500 | CLS55 AMG | 3.6 VR6 |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Base Price | $64,900 | $86,600 | $29,950 |
| Base Invoice | $60,357 | $80,538 | $27,513 |
| Comfort Package | 1,500 | ||
| Lighting Package | 1,220 | 1,220 | |
| Obstacle detection, rear | 1,100 | 1,100 | |
| Navigation system | 1,240 | 1,240 | 1,800 |
| CD changer, in-dash | 430 | 430 | |
| Satellite radio | 699 | 699 | |
| Luxury #2 Package | 5,250 | ||
| Sport Package | 300 | ||
| Rear side airbags | 350 | ||
| Comfort Package | 1,395 | ||
| Lighting Package | 1,135 | 1,135 | |
| Obstacle detection, rear | 1,023 | 1,023 | |
| Navigation system | 1,153 | 1,153 | 1,589 |
| CD changer, in-dash | 400 | 400 | |
| Satellite radio | 650 | 650 | |
| Luxury #2 Package | 4,797 | ||
| Sport Package | 274 | ||
| Rear side airbags | 310 | ||
| Options (change) | 6,189 | 4,689 | 7,700 |
| Options (change) | 5,756 | 4,361 | 6,970 |
| Destination | 775 | 775 | 630 |
| Gas Tax | 1,300 | 1,700 | 0 |
| Total Price | $73,164 | $93,764 | $38,280 |
| Total Invoice | $68,188 | $87,374 | $35,113 |
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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mercedes-Benz CLS vs. Volkswagen Passat
| Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Passat 3.6 VR6 | |||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $30,484 | |||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $28,974 | |||
| Model Year | 2006 | 2006 | 2006 |
| Model | CLS | CLS | Passat |
| Trim | CLS500 | CLS55 AMG | 3.6 VR6 |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Engine | 302hp V8 | 469hp V8 | 280hp V6 |
| Transmission | T7 | T5 | T6 |
| Drivetrain | RWD | RWD | FWD |
| EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway) | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG |
| Audio (watts, speakers) | ?, 9 | 480, 13 | 600, 10 |
| Tire (rear if not all the same) | 245/40-18 | 255/35-19 | 235/45-17 |
| Total Price | $73,164 | $93,764 | $38,280 |
| Adjustments for Features | -4,400 | -4,025 | 0 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Price | $68,764 | $89,739 | $38,280 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $20,975 | $0 |
| Total Invoice | $68,188 | $87,374 | $35,113 |
| Adjustments for Features | -4,101 | -3,751 | 0 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice | $64,087 | $83,623 | $35,113 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $19,536 | $0 |
Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz CLS vs. Volkswagen Passat
| Model Year | 2006 | 2006 | 2006 |
| Model | CLS | CLS | Passat |
| Trim | CLS500 | CLS55 AMG | 3.6 VR6 |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Transmission and Drivetrain | |||
| 7-speed manually-shiftable automatic | $1200 | ||
| 5-speed manually-shiftable automatic | $1000 | ||
| 6-speed manually-shiftable automatic | $1100 | ||
| RWD | $0 | $0 | |
| FWD | $0 | ||
| Accessories | |||
| Remote window/roof operation | $15 | $15 | |
| Sunshade, rear | $125 | ||
| Sunshade, rear, power | $225 | ||
| Sunshades, second row | $125 | ||
| Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual | $250 | ||
| Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power | $350 | $350 | |
| Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety | |||
| Knee airbag, driver | $75 | $75 | |
| Rollover sensor | $50 | $50 | |
| Tire-pressure monitor | $75 | ||
| Cargo Management | |||
| Cargo net | $40 | ||
| Overhead sunglass holder | $25 | ||
| Rear seat pass-through | $100 | ||
| Second-row low console | $100 | $100 | |
| Climate Control | |||
| Rear air vents | $100 | ||
| Rear air vents with automatic controls | $250 | $250 | |
| Rear dual-zone climate control | $125 | $125 | |
| Residual heat | $50 | $50 | |
| Exterior | |||
| Body kit | $0 | ||
| Bodyside moldings | $75 | ||
| Infotainment | |||
| CD changer, in-dash | $325 | $325 | |
| CD changer, remote | $200 | ||
| CD player | $125 | ||
| MP3-compatible player | $50 | ||
| Surround sound | $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 | ||
| 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 | ||
| Folding second row seats | $300 | ||
| Massage, driver seat | $100 | $100 | |
| Massage, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | |
| Memory system, passenger seat | $150 | $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 seatback bolsters, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | |
| Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat | $100 | $100 | |
| Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | |
| Power-folding headrests, second row seats | $50 | $50 | |
| Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces | $0 | ||
| 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 | |
| Sport suspension (upgrade) | $0 | $0 | |
| Transmission | |||
| Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls | $100 | ||
| Total Value of Features | $7,190 | $6,815 | $2,790 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | $4,400 | $4,025 | $0 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | -4,101 | -3,751 | 0 |
Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz CLS vs. Volkswagen Passat
| Model Year | 2006 | 2006 |
| Model | CLS | Passat |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Wheelbase | 112.4 in | 106.7 in |
| Length | 193.0 in | 188.2 in |
| Width | 73.7 in | 71.7 in |
| Height | 54.7 in | 58.0 in |
| Curb Weight | 3,813 lb. | 3,306 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 21.1 gal. | 18.5 gal. |
| Row 1 Headroom | 36.9 in | 38.4 in |
| Row 1 Shoulder Room | 56.2 in | 55.7 in |
| Row 1 Hip Room | 58.0 in | 0.0 in |
| Row 1 Legroom | 42.1 in | 41.4 in |
| Row 2 Headroom | 36.1 in | 37.8 in |
| Row 2 Shoulder Room | 56.0 in | 54.6 in |
| Row 2 Hip Room | 57.6 in | 0.0 in |
| Row 2 Legroom | 35.0 in | 37.7 in |
| Cargo Volume | 15.8 ft3 | 14.2 ft3 |
Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz CLS CLS500
| Comfort Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Heated front seats | 200 | Yes |
| Cooled or ventilated front seats | 300 | No |
| Sunshade, rear, power | 225 | No |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat | 100 | Yes |
| Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat | 100 | No |
| Power seatback bolsters, driver | 100 | No |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | 100 | Yes |
| Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat | 100 | No |
| Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat | 100 | No |
| Massage, driver seat | 100 | No |
| Massage, passenger seat | 100 | No |
| Front sport buckets | 100 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 500 | 31% |
| Total Not Requested | 1125 | 69% |
| Lighting Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Steering-linked headlights | 150 | Yes |
| Xenon HID headlights | 500 | Yes |
| Headlight washers | 50 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 700 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz CLS CLS55 AMG
| Lighting Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Steering-linked headlights | 150 | Yes |
| Xenon HID headlights | 500 | Yes |
| Headlight washers | 50 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 700 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
Option Package Details
Volkswagen Passat 3.6 VR6
| Navigation system | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| CD changer, remote | -125 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 475 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
| Luxury #2 Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Steering-linked headlights | 150 | Yes |
| Xenon HID headlights | 500 | Yes |
| Obstacle detection, front | 150 | Yes |
| Obstacle detection, rear | 250 | Yes |
| Headlight washers | 50 | Yes |
| Dynaudio, 600W, 10 speakers | 350 | No |
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | 150 | Yes |
| Rain-sensing wipers | 100 | Yes |
| Automatic headlights | 125 | Yes |
| Fog lights | 125 | Yes |
| Sunshades, second row | 125 | No |
| Sunshade, rear | 125 | Yes |
| Memory system, driver seat | 200 | Yes |
| Wood trim | 300 | No |
| Power height adjuster, passenger seat | 50 | Yes |
| Automatic climate control, front | 200 | Yes |
| Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat | 100 | Yes |
| Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat | 100 | Yes |
| Dual-zone climate control | 125 | Yes |
| Power height adjuster, driver seat | 50 | Yes |
| Cargo net | 40 | No |
| Power tilt adjuster, driver seat | 100 | Yes |
| Perimeter approach lighting | 25 | No |
| Power recliner, passenger seat | 100 | Yes |
| Heated windshield washer nozzles | 15 | Yes |
| Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat | 100 | Yes |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | 100 | Yes |
| Universal garage door opener | 100 | Yes |
| Leather seating surfaces | 900 | Yes |
| Audio controls on steering wheel | 125 | Yes |
| Heated front seats | 200 | Yes |
| Leather-wrapped steering wheel | 150 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 4440 | 84% |
| Total Not Requested | 840 | 16% |
| Sport Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Sport suspension (upgrade) | 250 | Yes |
| Front sport buckets | 100 | Yes |
| Aluminum trim | 100 | No |
| Total Requested | 350 | 78% |
| Total Not Requested | 100 | 22% |
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