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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: $40,575

Volkswagen Passat 3.6 VR6   
Difference: $67,560

Lowest Total Invoice: $37,307

Volkswagen Passat 3.6 VR6   
Difference: $63,445

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20112007
ModelCLSPassat
TrimCLS63 AMG3.6 VR6
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $99,050 $30,180
Base Invoice $92,116 $27,997
Premium Package 1 3,310  
Adaptive cruise control 2,300 975
Sport Package   4,030
Xenon HID headlights   950
Rear side airbags   350
iPod integration   0
Body kit   1,650
Navigation system   1,800
Premium Package 1 3,022  
Adaptive cruise control 2,139 861
Sport Package   3,681
Xenon HID headlights   839
Rear side airbags   310
iPod integration   0
Body kit   1,390
Navigation system   1,589
Options (change) 5,610 9,755
Options (change) 5,161 8,670
Destination 875 640
Gas Tax 2,600 0
Total Price $108,135 $40,575
Total Invoice $100,752 $37,307

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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: $61,570
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $57,864
Model Year20112007
ModelCLSPassat
TrimCLS63 AMG3.6 VR6
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine507hp V8280hp V6
TransmissionT7T6
DrivetrainRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)510, 1280, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/35-19235/40-18
Total Price$108,135$40,575
Adjustments for Features-5,9900
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$102,145$40,575
Total Invoice$100,752$37,307
Adjustments for Features-5,5810
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$95,171$37,307

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Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz CLS vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year20112007
ModelCLSPassat
TrimCLS63 AMG3.6 VR6
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
RWD$0 
FWD $0
Accessories 
Power trunk closer$350 
Proximity key$250 
Remote window/roof operation$15 
Sunshade, rear $125
Sunshade, rear, power$225 
Sunshades, second row $125
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system$0 
Knee airbag, driver$75 
Rollover sensor$50 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50 
Cargo net $40
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Rear seat pass-through $100
Second-row low console$100 
Climate Control 
Rear air vents $100
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250 
Rear dual-zone climate control$125 
Residual heat$50 
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings $75
Infotainment 
Aux input$50 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100 
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD player $125
DVD-compatible player$0 
HD radio$50 
iPod integration $100
Media drive$15 
Surround sound$250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200 
Traffic information$25 
Voice control for nav and audio$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75 
Chronometer$100 
Compass $0
Fog light, rear$100 
Headlight washers$50 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim $100
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300 
Folding second row seats $300
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150
Massage, driver seat$100 
Massage, passenger seat$100 
Memory system, passenger seat$150 
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat$50 
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat$50 
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 
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces$0 
Synthetic suede steering wheel$150 
Upholstered instrument panel, leather$1000 
Wood trim$300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500 
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable$1000 
Total Value of Features$8,705$2,715
Value of Feature Adjustments$5,990$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-5,5810

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See a complete comparison of Mercedes-Benz CLS vs. Volkswagen Passat features.

Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz CLS vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year20112007
ModelCLSPassat
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase112.4 in106.7 in
Length193.0 in188.2 in
Width73.7 in71.7 in
Height54.7 in58.0 in
Curb Weight4,021 lb.3,306 lb.
Fuel Capacity21.1 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom36.9 in38.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.3 in55.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room58.0 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.1 in41.4 in
Row 2 Headroom36.1 in37.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.0 in54.6 in
Row 2 Hip Room57.6 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom35.0 in37.7 in
Cargo Volume15.9 ft314.2 ft3

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See a complete comparison of Mercedes-Benz CLS vs. Volkswagen Passat specs.

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz CLS CLS63 AMG

Premium Package 1
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Power decklid350No
Headlight washers50No
Proximity key250No
USB port25Yes
Total Requested67536%
Total Not Requested117564%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Passat 3.6 VR6

Xenon HID headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Total Requested650100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, remote-125No
Total Requested600126%
Total Not Requested-125-26%
Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshade, rear125Yes
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Aluminum trim100No
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100Yes
Front sport buckets100No
235/40WR18 tires400No
Sunshades, second row125No
Cargo net40No
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Automatic headlights125Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Wood trim300No
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated windshield washer nozzles15Yes
Total Requested369077%
Total Not Requested109023%

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