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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: $32,875

Volkswagen Passat 2.0T SEL Premium   
Difference: $44,910

Lowest Total Invoice: $31,503

Volkswagen Passat 2.0T SEL Premium   
Difference: $40,902

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20142014201420182018
ModelCLSCLSCLSPassatPassat
TrimCLS550CLS63 AMGCLS63 AMG S2.0T SEL PremiumV6 SEL Premium
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $72,100 $99,500 $106,500 $31,650 $34,650
Base Invoice $67,053 $92,535 $99,045 $30,353 $33,230
Driver Assistance Package 2,950 2,950 2,950    
Obstacle detection, rear 970 970 970    
Folding second row seats 440        
Rear spoiler 400     375 375
Driver Assistance Package 2,744 2,744 2,744    
Obstacle detection, rear 902 902 902    
Folding second row seats 409        
Rear spoiler 372     300 300
Options (change) 4,760 3,920 3,920 375 375
Options (change) 4,427 3,646 3,646 300 300
Destination 925 925 925 850 850
Total Price $77,785 $104,345 $111,345 $32,875 $35,875
Total Invoice $72,405 $97,106 $103,616 $31,503 $34,380

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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: $41,055
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $37,314
Model Year20142014201420182018
ModelCLSCLSCLSPassatPassat
TrimCLS550CLS63 AMGCLS63 AMG S2.0T SEL PremiumV6 SEL Premium
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine402hp V8550hp V8577hp V8174hp I4280hp V6
TransmissionT7T7T7T6S6
DrivetrainRWDAWDAWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)610, 14610, 14610, 14400, 9400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/40-18255/35-19255/35-19235/45-18235/45-18
Total Price$77,785$104,345$111,345$32,875$35,875
Adjustments for Features-3,855-6,480-6,8800-150
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$73,930$97,865$104,465$32,875$35,725
Cost Above Minimum$0$23,935$30,535$0$2,850
Total Invoice$72,405$97,106$103,616$31,503$34,380
Adjustments for Features-3,588-6,030-6,4020-144
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$68,817$91,076$97,214$31,503$34,236
Cost Above Minimum$0$22,259$28,397$0$2,733

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Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz CLS vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year20142014201420182018
ModelCLSCLSCLSPassatPassat
TrimCLS550CLS63 AMGCLS63 AMG S2.0T SEL PremiumV6 SEL Premium
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200$1200$1200  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1100 
6-speed automated manual    $1100
RWD$0    
AWD $1700$1700  
FWD   $0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control   $600$600
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed$850$850$850  
Hands-free trunk or liftgate   $100$100
Proximity key   $250$250
Remote start   $150$150
Remote window/roof operation$15$15$15  
Sunshade, rear, power $225$225  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual   $250$250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350$350  
Universal garage door opener$100$100$100  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0$0  
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200$200$200  
Blind spot collision prevention$150$150$150  
Cross-traffic collision intervention, rear   $100$100
Cross-traffic warning, rear   $100$100
Driver drowsiness monitor$150$150$150  
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75  
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75$75  
Lane departure prevention$150$150$150  
Lane departure prevention, steering-based   $200$200
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0$0$0  
Rear side airbags$300$300$300  
Rearview camera   $200$200
Rollover sensor$50$50$50  
Secondary collision brake assist   $25$25
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100$100  
Vehicle health reports   $0$0
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50$50  
Overhead sunglass holder   $25$25
Rear seat pass-through   $100$100
Second-row low console$100$100$100  
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100$100  
Dual-zone climate control   $125$125
Residual heat$50$50$50  
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential  $300  
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150$150  
Raised top speed limiter  $0  
Exterior 
Body kit $0$0  
Bodyside moldings   $75$75
Painted brake calipers (optional)  $0  
Infotainment 
Android Auto support   $100$100
Apple CarPlay support   $100$100
CD changer, in-dash$325$325$325  
CD player   $125$125
DVD-compatible player$0$0$0  
In-vehicle Internet$150$150$150  
Media drive$15$15$15  
Mirrorlink support   $0$0
Surround sound$250$250$250  
Telematics service, such as OnStar   $200$200
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225$225  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25  $25$25
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75$75  
Chronometer $100$100  
Compass$0$0$0  
Fog light, rear$100$100$100  
Fog lights   $125$125
Headlight washers$50$50$50  
LED headlights   $1000$1000
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25$25  
Power-folding mirrors    $50
Steering-linked fog lights   $50$50
Xenon HID headlights$500$500$500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates$100$100 $100$100
Heated second row seats   $200$200
Illuminated door sill trim plates  $200  
Leather door panel trim$250$250$250  
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150 $150$150
Memory system, passenger seat$150$150$150  
Metal pedals $75$75$75$75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150$150  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150$150$150  
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat$50$50$50  
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50$50  
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat   $100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat   $100$100
Power-folding headrests, second row seats$50$50$50  
Synthetic suede headliner $650$650  
Synthetic suede steering wheel  $150  
Upholstered instrument panel, leather$1000$1000$1000  
Wood trim$300$300$300  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500$500$500  
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable$1000    
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200  
Rear air springs, auto-leveling $350$350  
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0   
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)  $0  
Transmission 
Launch control $100$100  
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100$100 $100
Total Value of Features$9,705$12,330$12,730$5,850$6,000
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,855$6,480$6,880$0$150
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,588-6,030-6,4020-144

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Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz CLS vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year20142018
ModelCLSPassat
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase113.2 in110.4 in
Length194.5 in191.6 in
Width74.1 in72.2 in
Height55.8 in58.5 in
Curb Weight4,256 lb.3,275 lb.
Fuel Capacity21.1 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom36.9 in38.3 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.1 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 Room56.5 in57.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room57.6 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom35.0 in39.1 in
Cargo Volume15.3 ft315.9 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz CLS CLS550

Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Lane departure prevention system150Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed200No
Forward collision alert200Yes
Blind spot intervention150No
Total Requested95048%
Total Not Requested105052%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz CLS CLS63 AMG

Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Lane departure prevention system150Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed200No
Forward collision alert200Yes
Blind spot intervention150No
Total Requested95048%
Total Not Requested105052%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz CLS CLS63 AMG S

Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Lane departure prevention system150Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed200No
Forward collision alert200Yes
Blind spot intervention150No
Total Requested95048%
Total Not Requested105052%

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