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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: $37,365

Volkswagen Passat 1.8T SEL Premium   
Difference: $43,145

Lowest Total Invoice: $35,685

Volkswagen Passat 1.8T SEL Premium   
Difference: $39,260

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2018201820162016
ModelCLSCLSPassatPassat
TrimCLS550AMG CLS63 S1.8T SEL PremiumV6 SEL Premium
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $75,150 $108,900 $34,270 $36,835
Base Invoice $69,890 $101,277 $32,865 $35,325
Night Package 300      
Alloy wheels, optional design 500      
Driver Assistance Package 2,250 2,250    
Folding second row seats 440      
Heated second row seats 625      
Special order charge 250      
Rear spoiler     375 375
Body kit     1,900 1,900
Night Package 279      
Alloy wheels, optional design 465      
Driver Assistance Package 2,093 2,093    
Folding second row seats 409      
Heated second row seats 581      
Special order charge 233      
Rear spoiler     300 300
Body kit     1,700 1,700
Options (change) 4,365 2,250 2,275 2,275
Options (change) 4,060 2,093 2,000 2,000
Destination 995 995 820 820
Total Price $80,510 $112,145 $37,365 $39,930
Total Invoice $74,945 $104,365 $35,685 $38,145

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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: $38,065
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $34,531
Model Year2018201820162016
ModelCLSCLSPassatPassat
TrimCLS550AMG CLS63 S1.8T SEL PremiumV6 SEL Premium
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine402hp V8577hp V8170hp I4280hp V6
TransmissionT9T7T6S6
DrivetrainRWDAWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)610, 14610, 14400, 9400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/40-18255/35-19235/45-18235/45-18
Total Price$80,510$112,145$37,365$39,930
Adjustments for Features-5,080-8,9800-100
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$75,430$103,165$37,365$39,830
Cost Above Minimum$0$27,735$0$2,465
Total Invoice$74,945$104,365$35,685$38,145
Adjustments for Features-4,729-8,3570-96
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$70,216$96,008$35,685$38,049
Cost Above Minimum$0$25,792$0$2,364

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Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz CLS vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year2018201820162016
ModelCLSCLSPassatPassat
TrimCLS550AMG CLS63 S1.8T SEL PremiumV6 SEL Premium
Body4dr 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
RWD$0   
AWD $1700  
FWD  $0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control  $600$600
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed$850$850  
Hands-free trunk or liftgate  $100$100
Proximity key  $250$250
Remote start  $150$150
Remote window/roof operation$15$15  
Semi-automated parking system $500  
Sunshade, rear, power $225  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $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  
Collision preparation system, rear$100$100  
Cross-traffic collision intervention, rear  $100$100
Driver drowsiness monitor$150$150  
Knee airbag, driver$75$75  
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75  
Lane departure prevention, steering-based  $200$200
Lane keeping assist$400$400  
Obstacle detection, front $150$150$150
Obstacle detection, rear $250$250$250
Pedestrian detection$50$50  
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0$0  
Rear side airbags$300$300  
Rollover sensor$50$50  
Secondary collision brake assist  $25$25
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100  
Vehicle health reports  $0$0
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50  
Overhead sunglass holder  $25$25
Rear seat pass-through  $100$100
Second-row low console$100$100  
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100  
Dual-zone climate control  $125$125
Residual heat$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   
Body kit $0$0$0
Bodyside moldings  $75$75
Painted brake calipers (optional) $0  
Infotainment 
CD changer, in-dash$325$325  
CD player  $125$125
DVD-compatible player$0$0  
In-vehicle Internet$150$150  
Media drive$15$15  
Mirrorlink support  $0$0
Navigation map updates, three years$0$0  
Surround sound$250$250  
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200$200
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225  
Wi-Fi hotspot$50$50  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Adaptive headlights $200  
Analog clock$25 $25$25
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75  
Auto-dimming headlights $200  
Chronometer $100  
Compass$0$0  
Cornering lights $50  
Fog light, rear$100$100  
Fog lights  $125$125
Headlight washers$50$50  
Interior ambient lighting  $150$150
Interior ambient lighting, configurable$150$150  
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25  
Power-folding mirrors  $50$50
Steering-linked fog lights  $50$50
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates$100 $100$100
Heated second row seats$200 $200$200
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200  
Leather door panel trim$250$250  
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 $150$150
Memory system, passenger seat$150$150  
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
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100
Power-folding headrests, second row seats$50$50  
Synthetic suede headliner $650  
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$9,955$13,855$4,875$4,975
Value of Feature Adjustments$5,080$8,980$0$100
Value of Feature Adjustments-4,729-8,3570-96

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Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz CLS vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year20182016
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.3,231 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 pedals75Yes
Total Requested275100%
Total Not Requested00%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cross-traffic warning, rear100Yes
Collision preparation system, rear100No
Pedestrian detection50No
Lane keeping assist400Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Blind spot collision prevention150Yes
Lane departure warning200Yes
Total Requested105055%
Total Not Requested85045%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz CLS AMG CLS63 S

Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cross-traffic warning, rear100Yes
Collision preparation system, rear100No
Pedestrian detection50No
Lane keeping assist400Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Blind spot collision prevention150Yes
Lane departure warning200Yes
Total Requested105055%
Total Not Requested85045%

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