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

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Mercedes-Benz CLS vs. Volkswagen Passat Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $32,500

Volkswagen Passat 2.0T SEL Premium   
Difference: $45,505

Lowest Total Invoice: $31,203

Volkswagen Passat 2.0T SEL Premium   
Difference: $41,494

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2010201020182018
ModelCLSCLSPassatPassat
TrimCLS550CLS63 AMG2.0T SEL PremiumV6 SEL Premium
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $72,400 $97,950 $31,650 $34,650
Base Invoice $67,332 $91,094 $30,353 $33,230
Obstacle detection, rear 1,160 1,160    
Adaptive cruise control 2,270 2,270    
Obstacle detection, rear 1,079 1,079    
Adaptive cruise control 2,111 2,111    
Options (change) 3,430 3,430 0 0
Options (change) 3,190 3,190 0 0
Destination 875 875 850 850
Gas Tax 1,300 2,600 0 0
Total Price $78,005 $104,855 $32,500 $35,500
Total Invoice $72,697 $97,759 $31,203 $34,080

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Passat 2.0T SEL Premium
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $44,850
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $40,884
Model Year2010201020182018
ModelCLSCLSPassatPassat
TrimCLS550CLS63 AMG2.0T SEL PremiumV6 SEL Premium
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine382hp V8507hp V8174hp I4280hp V6
TransmissionT7T7T6S6
DrivetrainRWDRWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)510, 12510, 12400, 9400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/40-18255/35-19235/45-18235/45-18
Total Price$78,005$104,855$32,500$35,500
Adjustments for Features-655-2,3550-150
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$77,350$102,500$32,500$35,350
Cost Above Minimum$0$25,150$0$2,850
Total Invoice$72,697$97,759$31,203$34,080
Adjustments for Features-610-2,1960-144
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$72,087$95,563$31,203$33,936
Cost Above Minimum$0$23,476$0$2,733

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Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz CLS vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year2010201020182018
ModelCLSCLSPassatPassat
TrimCLS550CLS63 AMG2.0T SEL PremiumV6 SEL Premium
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200$1200  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100 
6-speed automated manual   $1100
RWD$0$0  
FWD  $0$0
Accessories 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate  $100$100
Proximity key  $250$250
Remote app  $25$25
Remote start  $150$150
Remote window/roof operation$15$15  
Semi-automated parking system  $500$500
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250$250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350  
Universal garage door opener$100$100  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0  
Automatic braking, low-speed  $200$200
Blind spot warning system  $200$200
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system$0$0  
Cross-traffic collision intervention, rear  $100$100
Cross-traffic warning, rear  $100$100
Forward collision warning  $200$200
Knee airbag, driver$75$75  
Lane departure prevention, steering-based  $200$200
Lane departure warning  $200$200
Rear side airbags$300$300  
Rearview camera  $200$200
Rollover sensor$50$50  
Secondary collision brake assist  $25$25
Vehicle health reports  $0$0
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50  
Overhead sunglass holder  $25$25
Rear seat pass-through  $100$100
Second-row low console$100$100  
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100  
Rear air vents  $100$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$75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25$25
Infotainment 
Android Auto support  $100$100
App support  $0$0
Apple CarPlay support  $100$100
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25$25
CD changer, in-dash$325$325  
CD player  $125$125
DVD-compatible player$0$0  
Media drive$15$15  
Mirrorlink support  $0$0
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25$25
Surround sound$250$250  
Traffic + travel information  $25$25
Traffic information$25$25  
USB port  $25$25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25 $25$25
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75  
Chronometer $100  
Fog light, rear$100$100  
LED headlights  $1000$1000
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25  
Power-folding mirrors   $50
Steering-linked fog lights  $50$50
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding second row seats  $300$300
Heated second row seats  $200$200
Leather door panel trim$250$250  
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 $150$150
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  
Metal pedals $75$75$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$100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $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 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  
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0  
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100 $100
Total Value of Features$7,205$8,905$6,550$6,700
Value of Feature Adjustments$655$2,355$0$150
Value of Feature Adjustments-610-2,1960-144

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Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz CLS vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year20102018
ModelCLSPassat
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase112.4 in110.4 in
Length193.0 in191.6 in
Width73.7 in72.2 in
Height54.7 in58.5 in
Curb Weight4,021 lb.3,275 lb.
Fuel Capacity21.1 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom36.9 in38.3 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.3 in56.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room58.0 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.1 in42.4 in
Row 2 Headroom36.1 in37.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.0 in57.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room57.6 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom35.0 in39.1 in
Cargo Volume15.9 ft315.9 ft3

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