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Volkswagen Atlas vs. Mercedes-Benz CLS Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Volkswagen Atlas vs. Mercedes-Benz CLS Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $49,415

Volkswagen Atlas SEL Premium   
Difference: $26,170

Lowest Total Invoice: $47,427

Volkswagen Atlas SEL Premium   
Difference: $22,933

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2018201520152015
ModelAtlasCLSCLSCLS
TrimSEL PremiumCLS400CLS550CLS63 AMG S
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $48,490 $65,990 $73,200 $106,550
Base Invoice $46,502 $61,371 $68,076 $99,092
Driver Assistance Package   2,800 2,800 2,800
Parking Assist Package   1,290 1,290  
Premium 1 Package   3,250    
Rear spoiler   400 400  
Folding second row seats   440 440  
Heated steering wheel   490 490  
Premium Package     4,200 3,740
Heated second row seats     625 625
Special order charge     250  
Around view cameras       800
Driver Assistance Package   2,604 2,604 2,604
Parking Assist Package   1,200 1,200  
Premium 1 Package   3,023    
Rear spoiler   372 372  
Folding second row seats   409 409  
Heated steering wheel   456 456  
Premium Package     3,906 3,478
Heated second row seats     581 581
Special order charge     233  
Around view cameras       744
Options (change) 0 8,670 10,495 7,965
Options (change) 0 8,064 9,761 7,407
Destination 925 925 925 925
Total Price $49,415 $75,585 $84,620 $115,440
Total Invoice $47,427 $70,360 $78,762 $107,424

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Atlas SEL Premium
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $28,930
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $25,582
Model Year2018201520152015
ModelAtlasCLSCLSCLS
TrimSEL PremiumCLS400CLS550CLS63 AMG S
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine276hp V6329hp V6402hp V8577hp V8
TransmissionT8T7T9T7
DrivetrainAWDRWDRWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)480, 12610, 14610, 14610, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/50-20255/40-18255/40-18255/35-19
Total Price$49,415$75,585$84,620$115,440
Adjustments for Features-2,7600-2,765-5,765
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$46,655$75,585$81,855$109,675
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$6,270$34,090
Total Invoice$47,427$70,360$78,762$107,424
Adjustments for Features-2,6490-2,574-5,365
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$44,778$70,360$76,188$102,059
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$5,828$31,699

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Atlas vs. Mercedes-Benz CLS

Model Year2018201520152015
ModelAtlasCLSCLSCLS
TrimSEL PremiumCLS400CLS550CLS63 AMG S
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300   
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1200 $1200
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1400 
AWD$1700  $1700
RWD $0$0 
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100   
Hands-free trunk or liftgate$100   
Heated steering wheel$100$100$100 
Power liftgate$350   
Power trunk closer $350$350$350
Remote start$150   
Remote window/roof operation $15$15$15
Sunshade, rear, power  $225$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
Backup collision intervention$150   
Blind spot collision prevention $150$150$150
Collision preparation system, rear $100$100$100
Cross-traffic collision intervention, rear$100   
Driver drowsiness monitor $150$150$150
Hill descent control$250   
Knee airbag, driver $75$75$75
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75$75
Lane departure prevention, steering-based$200   
Lane keeping assist $400$400$400
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0$0$0
Rear side airbags $300$300$300
Secondary collision brake assist$25   
Side curtain airbags $350$350$350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500   
Torque vectoring, brake-based   $100
Vehicle health reports$0   
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50$50$50
Class III trailer hitch$250   
Roof rails$250   
Second-row low console $100$100$100
Trailering equipment (4 wire)$125   
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100$100$100
Dual-zone climate control$125   
Interior air filter $0$0$0
Rear air vents $100$100$100
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250   
Rear HVAC unit$400   
Rear wiper$175   
Residual heat $50$50$50
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential   $300
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150  $150
Raised top speed limiter   $0
Exterior 
Body kit   $0
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250   
Deep-tinted rear windows$275   
Painted brake calipers (optional)   $0
Panoramic sunroof$1200   
Sunroof $900$900$900
Wheel-lip moldings$75   
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100   
App support$0 $0$0
Apple CarPlay support$100   
CD changer, in-dash $325$325$325
CD player, remote$100   
DVD-compatible player $0$0$0
In-vehicle Internet  $150$150
Media drive  $15$15
Mirrorlink support$0   
Navigation map updates, three years  $0$0
Surround sound $250$250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200   
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225$225$225
Traffic + travel information$25 $25$25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Adaptive headlights  $200$200
Analog clock $25$25 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75$75$75
Auto-dimming headlights$200 $200$200
Chronometer   $100
Compass $0$0$0
Cornering lights  $50$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
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250   
Seats and Interior Trim 
Automatic seat bolsters, driver   $300
Door sill trim plates $100$100 
Folding third row seats$600   
Heated second row seats$200 $200$200
Illuminated door sill trim plates   $200
Leather door panel trim $250$250$250
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150$150 
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75   
Manual recliner, second row seats$75   
Massage, driver seat   $100
Memory system, passenger seat $150$150$150
Metal pedals   $75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150$150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150$150$150
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat $50$50$50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat $50$50$50
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100   
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat   $100
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
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable  $1000 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200  $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$11,575$8,815$11,580$14,580
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,760$0$2,765$5,765
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,6490-2,574-5,365

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Atlas vs. Mercedes-Benz CLS

Model Year20182015
ModelAtlasCLS
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase117.3 in113.2 in
Length198.3 in194.5 in
Width78.3 in74.1 in
Height69.7 in55.8 in
Curb Weight4,337 lb.4,035 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.6 gal.21.1 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.3 in36.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room61.5 in57.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room58.2 in58.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.5 in42.1 in
Row 2 Headroom40.4 in36.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room60.8 in56.5 in
Row 2 Hip Room58.0 in57.6 in
Row 2 Legroom37.6 in35.0 in
Row 3 Headroom38.3 in0.0 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room54.9 in0.0 in
Row 3 Hip Room45.1 in0.0 in
Row 3 Legroom33.7 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
20.6 ft315.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
55.5 ft315.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
96.8 ft315.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz CLS CLS400

Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Collision preparation system, rear100No
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Lane keeping assist system400Yes
Blind spot intervention150No
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Total Requested165087%
Total Not Requested25013%
Parking Assist Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Parking guidance system - active500Yes
Around view cameras300Yes
Total Requested1200100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Power decklid350Yes
Surround sound250No
Proximity key250Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Harman/Kardon, 610W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested135069%
Total Not Requested60031%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz CLS CLS550

Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Collision preparation system, rear100No
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Lane keeping assist system400Yes
Blind spot intervention150No
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Total Requested165087%
Total Not Requested25013%
Parking Assist Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Parking guidance system - active500Yes
Around view cameras300Yes
Total Requested1200100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Power decklid350Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Cornering lights50No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Adaptive headlights200No
Total Requested135074%
Total Not Requested47526%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz CLS CLS63 AMG S

Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Collision preparation system, rear100No
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Lane keeping assist system400Yes
Blind spot intervention150No
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Total Requested165087%
Total Not Requested25013%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Power decklid350Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100No
Automatic seat bolsters, driver300No
Massage, driver seat100No
Total Requested115070%
Total Not Requested50030%

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