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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: $32,990

Volkswagen Passat Komfort   
Difference: $43,185

Lowest Total Invoice: $30,594

Volkswagen Passat Komfort   
Difference: $40,401

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201120112009
ModelCLSCLSPassat
TrimCLS550CLS63 AMGKomfort
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $74,000 $99,050 $28,300
Base Invoice $68,820 $92,116 $26,436
Navigation system     1,990
Rear side airbags     350
Body kit     1,650
Navigation system     1,758
Rear side airbags     310
Body kit     1,390
Options (change) 0 0 3,990
Options (change) 0 0 3,458
Destination 875 875 700
Gas Tax 1,300 2,600 0
Total Price $76,175 $102,525 $32,990
Total Invoice $70,995 $95,591 $30,594

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Passat Komfort
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $36,395
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $34,073
Model Year201120112009
ModelCLSCLSPassat
TrimCLS550CLS63 AMGKomfort
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine382hp V8507hp V8200hp I4
TransmissionT7T7T6
DrivetrainRWDRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)510, 12510, 1280, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/40-18255/35-19235/45-17
Total Price$76,175$102,525$32,990
Adjustments for Features-6,790-8,3900
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$69,385$94,135$32,990
Cost Above Minimum$0$24,750$0
Total Invoice$70,995$95,591$30,594
Adjustments for Features-6,328-7,8230
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$64,667$87,768$30,594
Cost Above Minimum$0$23,101$0

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Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz CLS vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year201120112009
ModelCLSCLSPassat
TrimCLS550CLS63 AMGKomfort
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200$1200 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100
RWD$0$0 
FWD  $0
Accessories 
Remote window/roof operation$15$15 
Sunshade, rear  $125
Sunshades, second row  $125
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $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 
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system$0$0 
Full-size spare tire  $225
Knee airbag, driver$75$75 
Rollover sensor$50$50 
Temporary spare tire$150$150 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50 
Overhead sunglass holder  $25
Rear seat pass-through  $100
Second-row low console$100$100 
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100 
Automatic climate control, front$200$200 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125 
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175 
Rear air vents  $100
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250$250 
Rear dual-zone climate control$125$125 
Residual heat$50$50 
Variable intermittent wipers  $75
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings  $75
Infotainment 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100 
CD changer, in-dash$325$325 
CD player  $125
HD radio$50$50 
Surround sound$250$250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200 
Traffic information$25$25 
USB port  $25
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25  
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150$150 
Chronometer $100 
Compass  $0
Fog light, rear$100$100 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates$100$100 
Folding second row seats  $300
Leather door panel trim$250$250 
Leather seating surfaces$900$900 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 $150
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat  $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50  
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50 $50
Massage, driver seat $100 
Massage, passenger seat $100 
Memory system, driver seat$200$200 
Memory system, passenger seat$150$150 
Metal pedals $75 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat$50$50 
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power recliner, 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 tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power-folding headrests, second row seats$50$50 
Synthetic leather seating surfaces  $0
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$9,840$11,440$3,050
Value of Feature Adjustments$6,790$8,390$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-6,328-7,8230

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Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz CLS vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year20112009
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.3,345 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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Option Package Details
Volkswagen Passat Komfort

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
USB port25No
SD Card slot25Yes
Total Requested64096%
Total Not Requested254%

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