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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: $32,490 Volkswagen Passat 1.8T SEL Premium | |||||
| Difference: $40,525 | |||||
Lowest Total Invoice: $31,131 Volkswagen Passat 1.8T SEL Premium | |||||
| Difference: $36,834 | |||||
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| Model Year | 2012 | 2012 | 2014 | 2014 | 2014 |
| Model | CLS | CLS | Passat | Passat | Passat |
| Trim | CLS550 | CLS63 AMG | 1.8T SEL Premium | TDI SEL Premium | V6 SEL Premium |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Base Price | $71,300 | $94,900 | $31,295 | $33,395 | $34,265 |
| Base Invoice | $66,309 | $88,257 | $30,011 | $32,026 | $32,860 |
| Folding second row seats | 440 | ||||
| Rear spoiler | 400 | 375 | 375 | 375 | |
| Folding second row seats | 409 | ||||
| Rear spoiler | 372 | 300 | 300 | 300 | |
| Options (change) | 840 | 0 | 375 | 375 | 375 |
| Options (change) | 781 | 0 | 300 | 300 | 300 |
| Destination | 875 | 875 | 820 | 820 | 820 |
| Total Price | $73,015 | $95,775 | $32,490 | $34,590 | $35,460 |
| Total Invoice | $67,965 | $89,132 | $31,131 | $33,146 | $33,980 |
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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: $35,960 | |||||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $32,585 | |||||
| Model Year | 2012 | 2012 | 2014 | 2014 | 2014 |
| Model | CLS | CLS | Passat | Passat | Passat |
| Trim | CLS550 | CLS63 AMG | 1.8T SEL Premium | TDI SEL Premium | V6 SEL Premium |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Engine | 402hp V8 | 518hp V8 | 170hp I4 | 140hp I4 D | 280hp V6 |
| Transmission | T7 | T7 | T6 | S6 | S6 |
| Drivetrain | RWD | RWD | FWD | FWD | FWD |
| EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway) | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG |
| Audio (watts, speakers) | 610, 14 | 610, 14 | 400, 9 | 400, 9 | 400, 9 |
| Tire (rear if not all the same) | 255/40-18 | 255/35-19 | 235/45-18 | 235/45-18 | 235/45-18 |
| Total Price | $73,015 | $95,775 | $32,490 | $34,590 | $35,460 |
| Adjustments for Features | -4,565 | -5,390 | 0 | 0 | -100 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Price | $68,450 | $90,385 | $32,490 | $34,590 | $35,360 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $21,935 | $0 | $2,100 | $2,870 |
| Total Invoice | $67,965 | $89,132 | $31,131 | $33,146 | $33,980 |
| Adjustments for Features | -4,249 | -5,016 | 0 | 0 | -96 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice | $63,716 | $84,116 | $31,131 | $33,146 | $33,884 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $20,400 | $0 | $2,015 | $2,753 |
Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz CLS vs. Volkswagen Passat
| Model Year | 2012 | 2012 | 2014 | 2014 | 2014 |
| Model | CLS | CLS | Passat | Passat | Passat |
| Trim | CLS550 | CLS63 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 | $1200 | |||
| 6-speed manually-shiftable automatic | $1100 | ||||
| 6-speed automated manual | $1100 | $1100 | |||
| RWD | $0 | $0 | |||
| FWD | $0 | $0 | $0 | ||
| Accessories | |||||
| Proximity key | $250 | $250 | $250 | ||
| Remote app | $25 | $25 | $25 | ||
| Remote start | $150 | $150 | $150 | ||
| Remote window/roof operation | $15 | $15 | |||
| Sunshade, rear, power | $225 | ||||
| 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 | |||
| Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system | $0 | $0 | |||
| Driver drowsiness monitor | $150 | $150 | |||
| Knee airbag, driver | $75 | $75 | |||
| Knee airbag, passenger | $75 | $75 | |||
| Rear side airbags | $300 | $300 | |||
| Rearview camera | $200 | $200 | $200 | ||
| Rollover sensor | $50 | $50 | |||
| 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 | |||||
| Automatic air recirculation | $100 | $100 | |||
| Dual-zone climate control | $125 | $125 | $125 | ||
| Rain-sensing wipers | $175 | $175 | |||
| Residual heat | $50 | $50 | |||
| Variable intermittent wipers | $75 | $75 | $75 | ||
| Engine / Motor | |||||
| Automatic start / stop | $150 | ||||
| Exterior | |||||
| Body kit | $0 | ||||
| Bodyside moldings | $75 | $75 | $75 | ||
| Infotainment | |||||
| CD changer, in-dash | $325 | $325 | |||
| CD player | $125 | $125 | $125 | ||
| iPod integration | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| Surround sound | $250 | $250 | |||
| Traffic + travel information | $25 | $25 | $25 | ||
| Traffic information | $25 | $25 | |||
| USB port | $25 | $25 | |||
| Voice control for nav and audio | $100 | $100 | |||
| Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors | |||||
| Analog clock | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | |
| Auto-dimming driver-side mirror | $75 | $75 | |||
| Chronometer | $100 | ||||
| Compass | $0 | $0 | |||
| Cornering lights | $50 | $50 | $50 | ||
| Fog light, rear | $100 | $100 | |||
| Fog lights | $125 | $125 | $125 | ||
| Headlight washers | $50 | $50 | |||
| Mirror tilt-down in reverse | $25 | $25 | |||
| Xenon HID headlights | $500 | $500 | |||
| Seats and Interior Trim | |||||
| Door sill trim plates | $100 | $100 | |||
| Leather door panel trim | $250 | $250 | |||
| 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 | $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-folding headrests, second row seats | $50 | $50 | |||
| Synthetic suede headliner | $650 | ||||
| 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 | ||||
| Electronic systems calibration selector | $200 | ||||
| Rear air springs, auto-leveling | $350 | ||||
| Sport suspension (upgrade) | $0 | ||||
| Transmission | |||||
| Launch control | $100 | ||||
| Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| Total Value of Features | $8,040 | $8,865 | $3,475 | $3,475 | $3,575 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | $4,565 | $5,390 | $0 | $0 | $100 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | -4,249 | -5,016 | 0 | 0 | -96 |
Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz CLS vs. Volkswagen Passat
| Model Year | 2012 | 2014 |
| Model | CLS | Passat |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Wheelbase | 113.2 in | 110.4 in |
| Length | 194.5 in | 191.6 in |
| Width | 74.1 in | 72.2 in |
| Height | 55.8 in | 58.5 in |
| Curb Weight | 4,159 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 | 57.1 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 | 56.5 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 | 15.3 ft3 | 15.9 ft3 |
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