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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: $32,115 Volkswagen Passat 1.8T SEL Premium | |||||
| Difference: $38,569 | |||||
Lowest Total Invoice: $30,831 Volkswagen Passat 1.8T SEL Premium | |||||
| Difference: $35,050 | |||||
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| Model Year | 2006 | 2006 | 2014 | 2014 | 2014 |
| Model | CLS | CLS | Passat | Passat | Passat |
| Trim | CLS500 | CLS55 AMG | 1.8T SEL Premium | TDI SEL Premium | V6 SEL Premium |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Base Price | $64,900 | $86,600 | $31,295 | $33,395 | $34,265 |
| Base Invoice | $60,357 | $80,538 | $30,011 | $32,026 | $32,860 |
| Satellite radio | 699 | 699 | |||
| Heated front seats | 690 | ||||
| Navigation system | 1,240 | 1,240 | |||
| Proximity key | 1,080 | 1,080 | |||
| Satellite radio | 650 | 650 | |||
| Heated front seats | 642 | ||||
| Navigation system | 1,153 | 1,153 | |||
| Proximity key | 1,004 | 1,004 | |||
| Options (change) | 3,709 | 3,019 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Options (change) | 3,449 | 2,807 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Destination | 775 | 775 | 820 | 820 | 820 |
| Gas Tax | 1,300 | 1,700 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Total Price | $70,684 | $92,094 | $32,115 | $34,215 | $35,085 |
| Total Invoice | $65,881 | $85,820 | $30,831 | $32,846 | $33,680 |
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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mercedes-Benz CLS vs. Volkswagen Passat
| Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Passat 1.8T SEL Premium | |||||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $36,044 | |||||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $32,697 | |||||
| Model Year | 2006 | 2006 | 2014 | 2014 | 2014 |
| Model | CLS | CLS | Passat | Passat | Passat |
| Trim | CLS500 | CLS55 AMG | 1.8T SEL Premium | TDI SEL Premium | V6 SEL Premium |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Engine | 302hp V8 | 469hp V8 | 170hp I4 | 140hp I4 D | 280hp V6 |
| Transmission | T7 | T5 | T6 | S6 | S6 |
| Drivetrain | RWD | RWD | FWD | FWD | FWD |
| EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway) | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG |
| Audio (watts, speakers) | ?, 9 | 480, 13 | 400, 9 | 400, 9 | 400, 9 |
| Tire (rear if not all the same) | 245/40-18 | 255/35-19 | 235/45-18 | 235/45-18 | 235/45-18 |
| Total Price | $70,684 | $92,094 | $32,115 | $34,215 | $35,085 |
| Adjustments for Features | -2,525 | -3,475 | 0 | 0 | -100 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Price | $68,159 | $88,619 | $32,115 | $34,215 | $34,985 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $20,460 | $0 | $2,100 | $2,870 |
| Total Invoice | $65,881 | $85,820 | $30,831 | $32,846 | $33,680 |
| Adjustments for Features | -2,353 | -3,238 | 0 | 0 | -96 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice | $63,528 | $82,582 | $30,831 | $32,846 | $33,584 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $19,054 | $0 | $2,015 | $2,753 |
Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz CLS vs. Volkswagen Passat
| Model Year | 2006 | 2006 | 2014 | 2014 | 2014 |
| Model | CLS | CLS | Passat | Passat | Passat |
| Trim | CLS500 | CLS55 AMG | 1.8T SEL Premium | TDI SEL Premium | V6 SEL Premium |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 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 | ||||
| 6-speed automated manual | $1100 | $1100 | |||
| RWD | $0 | $0 | |||
| FWD | $0 | $0 | $0 | ||
| Accessories | |||||
| Remote app | $25 | $25 | $25 | ||
| Remote start | $150 | $150 | $150 | ||
| Remote window/roof operation | $15 | $15 | |||
| Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual | $250 | $250 | $250 | ||
| Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power | $350 | $350 | |||
| Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety | |||||
| Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats | $0 | $0 | |||
| Knee airbag, driver | $75 | $75 | |||
| Rear side airbags | $300 | $300 | |||
| Rearview camera | $200 | $200 | $200 | ||
| Rollover sensor | $50 | $50 | |||
| Tire-pressure monitor | $75 | $75 | $75 | ||
| Cargo Management | |||||
| Air-conditioned storage compartment | $50 | $50 | |||
| Overhead sunglass holder | $25 | $25 | $25 | ||
| Rear seat pass-through | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| Second-row low console | $100 | $100 | |||
| Climate Control | |||||
| Rain-sensing wipers | $175 | $175 | |||
| Rear air vents | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| Rear air vents with automatic controls | $250 | $250 | |||
| Rear dual-zone climate control | $125 | $125 | |||
| Residual heat | $50 | $50 | |||
| Variable intermittent wipers | $75 | $75 | $75 | ||
| Exterior | |||||
| Body kit | $0 | ||||
| Bodyside moldings | $75 | $75 | $75 | ||
| Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) | $25 | $25 | $25 | ||
| Infotainment | |||||
| Aux input | $50 | $50 | $50 | ||
| Bluetooth audio streaming | $25 | $25 | $25 | ||
| Bluetooth cell phone link | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| DVD-compatible player | $0 | $0 | $0 | ||
| HD radio | $50 | $50 | $50 | ||
| iPod integration | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| Media drive | $15 | $15 | $15 | ||
| MP3-compatible player | $50 | $50 | $50 | ||
| Surround sound | $250 | ||||
| Traffic + travel information | $25 | $25 | $25 | ||
| Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors | |||||
| Auto-dimming driver-side mirror | $75 | $75 | |||
| Cornering lights | $50 | $50 | $50 | ||
| Fog light, rear | $100 | $100 | |||
| Mirror tilt-down in reverse | $25 | $25 | |||
| Seats and Interior Trim | |||||
| Folding second row seats | $300 | $300 | $300 | ||
| Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat | $50 | ||||
| Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | $50 | ||||
| Massage, driver seat | $100 | ||||
| Massage, passenger seat | $100 | ||||
| Memory system, passenger seat | $150 | $150 | |||
| 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 | $100 | $100 | ||
| Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | $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 inserts in leather seating surfaces | $0 | ||||
| Synthetic suede inserts in seating surfaces | $450 | $450 | $450 | ||
| 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 | ||||
| Transmission | |||||
| Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls | $100 | $100 | |||
| Total Value of Features | $6,140 | $7,090 | $3,615 | $3,615 | $3,715 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | $2,525 | $3,475 | $0 | $0 | $100 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | -2,353 | -3,238 | 0 | 0 | -96 |
Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz CLS vs. Volkswagen Passat
| Model Year | 2006 | 2014 |
| Model | CLS | Passat |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Wheelbase | 112.4 in | 110.4 in |
| Length | 193.0 in | 191.6 in |
| Width | 73.7 in | 72.2 in |
| Height | 54.7 in | 58.5 in |
| Curb Weight | 3,813 lb. | 3,167 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 21.1 gal. | 18.5 gal. |
| Row 1 Headroom | 36.9 in | 38.3 in |
| Row 1 Shoulder Room | 56.2 in | 56.9 in |
| Row 1 Hip Room | 58.0 in | 0.0 in |
| Row 1 Legroom | 42.1 in | 42.4 in |
| Row 2 Headroom | 36.1 in | 37.8 in |
| Row 2 Shoulder Room | 56.0 in | 57.0 in |
| Row 2 Hip Room | 57.6 in | 0.0 in |
| Row 2 Legroom | 35.0 in | 39.1 in |
| Cargo Volume | 15.8 ft3 | 15.9 ft3 |
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