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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: $32,490

Volkswagen Passat 1.8T SEL Premium   
Difference: $44,895

Lowest Total Invoice: $31,131

Volkswagen Passat 1.8T SEL Premium   
Difference: $40,907

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20182018201420142014
ModelCLSCLSPassatPassatPassat
TrimCLS550AMG CLS63 S1.8T SEL PremiumTDI SEL PremiumV6 SEL Premium
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $75,150 $108,900 $31,295 $33,395 $34,265
Base Invoice $69,890 $101,277 $30,011 $32,026 $32,860
Night Package 300        
Alloy wheels, optional design 500        
Folding second row seats 440        
Rear spoiler     375 375 375
Night Package 279        
Alloy wheels, optional design 465        
Folding second row seats 409        
Rear spoiler     300 300 300
Options (change) 1,240 0 375 375 375
Options (change) 1,153 0 300 300 300
Destination 995 995 820 820 820
Total Price $77,385 $109,895 $32,490 $34,590 $35,460
Total Invoice $72,038 $102,272 $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: $38,280
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $34,749
Model Year20182018201420142014
ModelCLSCLSPassatPassatPassat
TrimCLS550AMG CLS63 S1.8T SEL PremiumTDI SEL PremiumV6 SEL Premium
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine402hp V8577hp V8170hp I4140hp I4 D280hp V6
TransmissionT9T7T6S6S6
DrivetrainRWDAWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)610, 14610, 14400, 9400, 9400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/40-18255/35-19235/45-18235/45-18235/45-18
Total Price$77,385$109,895$32,490$34,590$35,460
Adjustments for Features-6,615-10,71500-100
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$70,770$99,180$32,490$34,590$35,360
Cost Above Minimum$0$28,410$0$2,100$2,870
Total Invoice$72,038$102,272$31,131$33,146$33,980
Adjustments for Features-6,158-9,97200-96
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$65,880$92,300$31,131$33,146$33,884
Cost Above Minimum$0$26,420$0$2,015$2,753

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Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz CLS vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year20182018201420142014
ModelCLSCLSPassatPassatPassat
TrimCLS550AMG CLS63 S1.8T SEL PremiumTDI SEL PremiumV6 SEL Premium
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1400    
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1200   
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100  
6-speed automated manual   $1100$1100
RWD$0    
AWD $1700   
FWD  $0$0$0
Accessories 
Proximity key  $250$250$250
Remote start  $150$150$150
Remote window/roof operation$15$15   
Semi-automated parking system $500   
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   
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   
Obstacle detection, rear $250   
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0$0   
Rear side airbags$300$300   
Rollover sensor$50$50   
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100   
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
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential $300   
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150   
Raised top speed limiter $0   
Exterior 
Black exterior trim (optional)$0    
Body kit $0   
Bodyside moldings  $75$75$75
Painted brake calipers (optional) $0   
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100$100   
App support$0$0   
Apple CarPlay support$100$100   
CD changer, in-dash$325$325   
CD player  $125$125$125
In-vehicle Internet$150$150   
iPod integration  $100$100$100
Navigation map updates, three years$0$0   
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25   
Surround sound$250$250   
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200$200$200
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225   
USB port$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 $25$25$25
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75   
Auto-dimming headlights $200   
Chronometer $100   
Compass$0$0   
Cornering lights $50$50$50$50
Fog light, rear$100$100   
Fog lights  $125$125$125
Headlight washers$50$50   
Interior ambient lighting  $150$150$150
Interior ambient lighting, configurable$150$150   
LED headlights$1000$1000   
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25   
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates$100    
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200   
Leather door panel trim$250$250   
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 $150$150$150
Memory system, passenger seat$150$150   
Metal pedals$75$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
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   
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade) $0   
Transmission 
Launch control $100   
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100  $100
Total Value of Features$10,340$14,440$3,725$3,725$3,825
Value of Feature Adjustments$6,615$10,715$0$0$100
Value of Feature Adjustments-6,158-9,97200-96

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Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz CLS vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year20182014
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 Weight4,159 lb.3,167 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

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

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