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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: $35,499

Volkswagen Passat 2.0T   
Difference: $34,676

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,519

Volkswagen Passat 2.0T   
Difference: $32,808

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20162016201620072007
ModelCLSCLSCLSPassatPassat
TrimCLS400CLS550AMG CLS63 S2.0T3.6 VR6
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $66,900 $74,100 $107,800 $24,180 $30,180
Base Invoice $62,217 $68,913 $100,254 $22,461 $27,997
Night Package 300 300      
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable 1,610        
Folding second row seats 440 440      
Xenon HID headlights       950 950
Sport Package       5,450 4,030
Navigation system       1,800 1,800
Body kit       1,650 1,650
Rear spoiler       479 479
iPod integration       0 0
Rear side airbags       350 350
Night Package 279 279      
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable 1,497        
Folding second row seats 409 409      
Xenon HID headlights       839 839
Sport Package       4,980 3,681
Navigation system       1,589 1,589
Body kit       1,390 1,390
Rear spoiler       310 310
iPod integration       0 0
Rear side airbags       310 310
Options (change) 2,350 740 0 10,679 9,259
Options (change) 2,185 688 0 9,418 8,119
Destination 925 925 925 640 640
Total Price $70,175 $75,765 $108,725 $35,499 $40,079
Total Invoice $65,327 $70,526 $101,179 $32,519 $36,756

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Passat 2.0T
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $28,511
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $27,069
Model Year20162016201620072007
ModelCLSCLSCLSPassatPassat
TrimCLS400CLS550AMG CLS63 S2.0T3.6 VR6
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine329hp V6402hp V8577hp V8200hp I4280hp V6
TransmissionT7T9T7M6T6
DrivetrainRWDRWDAWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 8610, 14610, 1480, 880, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/40-18255/40-18255/35-19235/40-18235/40-18
Total Price$70,175$75,765$108,725$35,499$40,079
Adjustments for Features-6,165-7,105-10,7050-1,240
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$64,010$68,660$98,020$35,499$38,839
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,650$34,010$0$3,340
Total Invoice$65,327$70,526$101,179$32,519$36,756
Adjustments for Features-5,739-6,614-9,9620-1,137
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$59,588$63,912$91,217$32,519$35,619
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,324$31,629$0$3,100

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Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz CLS vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year20162016201620072007
ModelCLSCLSCLSPassatPassat
TrimCLS400CLS550AMG CLS63 S2.0T3.6 VR6
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200 $1200  
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1400   
6-speed manual   $150 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic    $1100
RWD$0$0   
AWD  $1700  
FWD   $0$0
Accessories 
Remote app$25$25$25  
Remote window/roof operation$15$15$15  
Semi-automated parking system  $500  
Sunshade, rear    $125
Sunshade, rear, power  $225  
Sunshades, second row    $125
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual   $250$250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350$350  
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  
Automatic braking, low-speed$200$200$200  
Driver drowsiness monitor$150$150$150  
Forward collision warning$200$200$200  
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75  
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75$75  
Obstacle detection, front  $150  
Obstacle detection, rear  $250  
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0$0$0  
Rollover sensor$50$50$50  
Torque vectoring, brake-based  $100  
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50$50  
Cargo net    $40
Overhead sunglass holder   $25$25
Rear seat pass-through   $100$100
Second-row low console$100$100$100  
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control   $125$125
Residual heat$50$50$50  
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential  $300  
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop  $150  
Raised top speed limiter  $0  
Exterior 
Black exterior trim (optional)$0$0   
Body kit  $0$0$0
Bodyside moldings   $75$75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25$25  
Painted brake calipers (optional)  $0  
Infotainment 
App support $0$0  
Apple CarPlay support $100$100  
Aux input$50$50$50  
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25$25  
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100$100  
CD changer, in-dash$325$325$325  
CD player   $125$125
DVD-compatible player$0$0$0  
HD radio$50$50$50  
In-vehicle Internet $150$150  
iPod integration   $100$100
Media drive $15$15  
Navigation map updates, three years $0$0  
Satellite radio $200$200$200$200
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25$25  
Surround sound $250$250  
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225$225  
Traffic + travel information $25$25  
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100$100  
Wi-Fi hotspot  $50  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Adaptive headlights  $200  
Analog clock$25$25   
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75$75  
Auto-dimming headlights  $200  
Chronometer  $100  
Cornering lights  $50  
Fog light, rear$100$100$100  
Fog lights   $125$125
Headlight washers$50$50$50  
Interior ambient lighting, configurable$150$150$150  
LED headlights$1000$1000$1000  
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25$25  
Steering-linked headlights   $150$150
Xenon HID headlights   $500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim   $100$100
Illuminated door sill trim plates  $200  
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150 $150$150
Memory system, passenger seat$150$150$150  
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat$50$50$50  
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50$50  
Power-folding headrests, second row seats$50$50$50  
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$1000   
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200  
Rear air springs, auto-leveling  $350  
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0$0
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)  $0  
Transmission 
Launch control  $100  
Total Value of Features$8,340$9,280$12,880$2,175$3,415
Value of Feature Adjustments$6,165$7,105$10,705$0$1,240
Value of Feature Adjustments-5,739-6,614-9,9620-1,137

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Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz CLS vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year20162007
ModelCLSPassat
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase113.2 in106.7 in
Length194.5 in188.2 in
Width74.1 in71.7 in
Height55.8 in58.0 in
Curb Weight4,035 lb.3,306 lb.
Fuel Capacity21.1 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom36.9 in38.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.1 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 Room56.5 in54.6 in
Row 2 Hip Room57.6 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom35.0 in37.7 in
Cargo Volume15.3 ft314.2 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz CLS CLS400

Night Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear spoiler200Yes
Special interior trim0No
Black exterior trim (optional)0No
Metal pedals75No
Total Requested20073%
Total Not Requested7527%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz CLS CLS550

Night Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear spoiler200Yes
Special interior trim0No
Black exterior trim (optional)0No
Metal pedals75No
Total Requested20073%
Total Not Requested7527%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Passat 2.0T

Xenon HID headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Total Requested650100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, remote200No
Total Requested60075%
Total Not Requested20025%
Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Aluminum trim100No
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100Yes
Front sport buckets100Yes
235/40WR18 tires400No
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 control125No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Perimeter approach lighting25No
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 lights125No
Heated front seats200Yes
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Satellite radio200Yes
Heated windshield washer nozzles15Yes
Total Requested451578%
Total Not Requested127522%

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 buckets100Yes
235/40WR18 tires400No
Sunshades, second row125No
Cargo net40No
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 control125No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Perimeter approach lighting25No
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 lights125No
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated windshield washer nozzles15Yes
Total Requested354074%
Total Not Requested124026%

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