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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: $38,280

Volkswagen Passat 3.6 VR6   
Difference: $38,305

Lowest Total Invoice: $35,113

Volkswagen Passat 3.6 VR6   
Difference: $36,181

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201820182006
ModelCLSCLSPassat
TrimCLS550AMG CLS63 S3.6 VR6
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $75,150 $108,900 $29,950
Base Invoice $69,890 $101,277 $27,513
Folding second row seats 440    
Luxury #2 Package     5,250
Sport Package     300
Navigation system     1,800
Rear side airbags     350
Folding second row seats 409    
Luxury #2 Package     4,797
Sport Package     274
Navigation system     1,589
Rear side airbags     310
Options (change) 440 0 7,700
Options (change) 409 0 6,970
Destination 995 995 630
Total Price $76,585 $109,895 $38,280
Total Invoice $71,294 $102,272 $35,113

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Passat 3.6 VR6
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $32,590
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $30,861
Model Year201820182006
ModelCLSCLSPassat
TrimCLS550AMG CLS63 S3.6 VR6
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine402hp V8577hp V8280hp V6
TransmissionT9T7T6
DrivetrainRWDAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)610, 14610, 14600, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/40-18255/35-19235/45-17
Total Price$76,585$109,895$38,280
Adjustments for Features-5,715-9,4650
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$70,870$100,430$38,280
Cost Above Minimum$0$29,560$0
Total Invoice$71,294$102,272$35,113
Adjustments for Features-5,320-8,8080
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$65,974$93,464$35,113
Cost Above Minimum$0$27,490$0

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Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz CLS vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year201820182006
ModelCLSCLSPassat
TrimCLS550AMG CLS63 S3.6 VR6
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1400  
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1200 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100
RWD$0  
AWD $1700 
FWD  $0
Accessories 
Remote app$25$25 
Remote window/roof operation$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 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200$200 
Automatic braking, low-speed$200$200 
Driver drowsiness monitor$150$150 
Forward collision warning$200$200 
Knee airbag, driver$75$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75 
Obstacle detection, front $150$150
Obstacle detection, rear $250$250
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0$0 
Rearview camera$200$200 
Rollover sensor$50$50 
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100 
Cargo Management 
Cargo net  $40
Overhead sunglass holder  $25
Rear seat pass-through  $100
Second-row low console$100$100 
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control  $125
Residual heat$50$50 
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential $300 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150 
Raised top speed limiter $0 
Exterior 
Body kit $0 
Bodyside moldings  $75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25 
Painted brake calipers (optional) $0 
Rear spoiler $200 
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100$100 
App support$0$0 
Apple CarPlay support$100$100 
Aux input$50$50 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100 
CD changer, in-dash$325$325 
CD changer, remote  $200
CD player  $125
DVD-compatible player$0$0 
HD radio$50$50 
In-vehicle Internet$150$150 
Media drive$15$15 
Navigation map updates, three years$0$0 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25 
Surround sound$250$250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225 
Traffic + travel information$25$25 
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100 
Wi-Fi hotspot$50$50 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Adaptive headlights $200 
Analog clock$25  
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75 
Auto-dimming headlights $200 
Chronometer $100 
Cornering lights $50 
Fog light, rear$100$100 
Fog lights  $125
Interior ambient lighting, configurable$150$150 
LED headlights$1000$1000 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25 
Steering-linked headlights  $150
Xenon HID headlights  $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim  $100
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 $150
Memory system, passenger seat$150$150 
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat$50$50 
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50 
Power-folding headrests, second row seats$50$50 
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  
Electronic systems calibration selector $200 
Rear air springs, auto-leveling $350 
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade) $0 
Transmission 
Launch control $100 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100 
Total Value of Features$9,430$13,180$3,715
Value of Feature Adjustments$5,715$9,465$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-5,320-8,8080

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Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz CLS vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year20182006
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 Weight4,159 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
Volkswagen Passat 3.6 VR6

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, remote-125Yes
Total Requested475100%
Total Not Requested00%
Luxury #2 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Dynaudio, 600W, 10 speakers350No
Automatic headlights125Yes
Fog lights125No
Sunshades, second row125No
Sunshade, rear125Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Wood trim300No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Dual-zone climate control125No
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Cargo net40No
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Heated windshield washer nozzles15Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Total Requested419079%
Total Not Requested109021%
Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Front sport buckets100Yes
Aluminum trim100No
Total Requested35078%
Total Not Requested10022%

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