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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: $41,244

Volkswagen Passat VR6   
Difference: $28,931

Lowest Total Invoice: $38,085

Volkswagen Passat VR6   
Difference: $27,242

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2016201620162008
ModelCLSCLSCLSPassat
TrimCLS400CLS550AMG CLS63 SVR6
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $66,900 $74,100 $107,800 $36,050
Base Invoice $62,217 $68,913 $100,254 $33,597
Night Package 300 300    
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable 1,610      
Folding second row seats 440 440    
iPod integration       0
Heated front seats       225
Rear side airbags       350
Rear spoiler       479
Body kit       1,650
Navigation system       1,800
Night Package 279 279    
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable 1,497      
Folding second row seats 409 409    
iPod integration       0
Heated front seats       199
Rear side airbags       310
Rear spoiler       310
Body kit       1,390
Navigation system       1,589
Options (change) 2,350 740 0 4,504
Options (change) 2,185 688 0 3,798
Destination 925 925 925 690
Total Price $70,175 $75,765 $108,725 $41,244
Total Invoice $65,327 $70,526 $101,179 $38,085

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Passat VR6
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $23,906
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $22,564
Model Year2016201620162008
ModelCLSCLSCLSPassat
TrimCLS400CLS550AMG CLS63 SVR6
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine329hp V6402hp V8577hp V8280hp V6
TransmissionT7T9T7T6
DrivetrainRWDRWDAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 8610, 14610, 14600, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/40-18255/40-18255/35-19235/40-18
Total Price$70,175$75,765$108,725$41,244
Adjustments for Features-5,025-5,965-10,1150
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$65,150$69,800$98,610$41,244
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,650$33,460$0
Total Invoice$65,327$70,526$101,179$38,085
Adjustments for Features-4,678-5,553-9,4130
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$60,649$64,973$91,766$38,085
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,324$31,117$0

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Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz CLS vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year2016201620162008
ModelCLSCLSCLSPassat
TrimCLS400CLS550AMG CLS63 SVR6
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200 $1200 
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1400  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1100
RWD$0$0  
AWD  $1700 
FWD   $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
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 
Full-size spare tire   $225
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75$75 
Obstacle detection, front  $150 
Obstacle detection, rear  $250$250
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0$0$0 
Rollover sensor$50$50$50 
Temporary spare tire$150$150$150 
Torque vectoring, brake-based  $100 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50$50 
Cargo net   $40
Overhead sunglass holder   $25
Rear seat pass-through   $100
Second-row low console$100$100$100 
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100$100 
Dual-zone climate control   $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
Bodyside moldings   $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
DVD-compatible player$0$0$0 
HD radio$50$50$50 
In-vehicle Internet $150$150 
iPod integration   $100
Media drive $15$15 
Navigation map updates, three years $0$0 
Satellite radio $200$200$200
SD Card slot$25$25$25 
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 
USB port$25$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
Headlight washers$50$50$50 
Interior ambient lighting   $150
Interior ambient lighting, configurable$150$150$150 
LED headlights$1000$1000$1000 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25$25 
Steering-linked headlights   $150
Xenon HID headlights   $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim   $100
Door sill trim plates$100$100  
Illuminated door sill trim plates  $200 
Leather door panel trim$250$250$250 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150 $150
Memory system, passenger seat$150$150$150 
Metal pedals$75$75$75 
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 headliner  $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$1000  
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200 
Rear air springs, auto-leveling  $350 
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)  $0 
Transmission 
Launch control  $100 
Total Value of Features$9,065$10,005$14,155$4,040
Value of Feature Adjustments$5,025$5,965$10,115$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-4,678-5,553-9,4130

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Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz CLS vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year20162008
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 VR6

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, remote-125No
Total Requested600126%
Total Not Requested-125-26%

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