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Volkswagen Passat vs. Mercedes-Benz CL-Class Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Volkswagen Passat vs. Mercedes-Benz CL-Class Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $38,280

Volkswagen Passat 3.6 VR6   
Difference: $67,195

Lowest Total Invoice: $35,113

Volkswagen Passat 3.6 VR6   
Difference: $63,110

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20062008200820082008
ModelPassatCL-ClassCL-ClassCL-ClassCL-Class
Trim3.6 VR6CL550CL600CL63 AMGCL65 AMG
Body4dr Sedan2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Base Price $29,950 $103,600 $147,400 $137,500 $197,500
Base Invoice $27,513 $96,348 $137,082 $127,875 $183,675
Luxury #2 Package 5,250        
Sport Package 300        
Navigation system 1,800        
Rear side airbags 350        
Luxury #2 Package 4,797        
Sport Package 274        
Navigation system 1,589        
Rear side airbags 310        
Options (change) 7,700 0 0 0 0
Options (change) 6,970 0 0 0 0
Destination 630 875 875 875 875
Gas Tax 0 1,000 3,000 2,600 3,000
Total Price $38,280 $105,475 $151,275 $140,975 $201,375
Total Invoice $35,113 $98,223 $140,957 $131,350 $187,550

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Mercedes-Benz CL-Class

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Passat 3.6 VR6
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $59,580
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $56,019
Model Year20062008200820082008
ModelPassatCL-ClassCL-ClassCL-ClassCL-Class
Trim3.6 VR6CL550CL600CL63 AMGCL65 AMG
Body4dr Sedan2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Engine280hp V6382hp V8510hp V12518hp V8604hp V12
TransmissionT6T7T5T7T5
DrivetrainFWDRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)600, 10600, 11600, 11600, 11600, 11
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/45-17255/45-18255/45-18255/35-20255/35-20
Total Price$38,280$105,475$151,275$140,975$201,375
Adjustments for Features0-7,615-12,365-9,040-13,315
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$38,280$97,860$138,910$131,935$188,060
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$41,050$34,075$90,200
Total Invoice$35,113$98,223$140,957$131,350$187,550
Adjustments for Features0-7,091-11,522-8,423-12,401
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$35,113$91,132$129,435$122,927$175,149
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$38,303$31,795$84,017

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Mercedes-Benz CL-Class

Model Year20062008200820082008
ModelPassatCL-ClassCL-ClassCL-ClassCL-Class
Trim3.6 VR6CL550CL600CL63 AMGCL65 AMG
Body4dr Sedan2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100    
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1200 $1200 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1000 $1000
FWD$0    
RWD $0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed  $850 $850
Cruise control$150$150 $150 
Heated steering wheel  $100  
Parking guidance system - passive  $250 $250
Power door closers $300$300$300$300
Power trunk closer $350$350$350$350
Proximity key  $250$250$250
Remote window/roof operation $15$15$15$15
Sunshade, rear$125    
Sunshade, rear, power $225$225$225$225
Sunshades, second row$125    
Sunshades, second row, power    $225
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250    
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350$350$350$350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0    
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial  $200 $200
Blind spot warning system  $200 $200
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system $0 $0 
Forward collision warning  $200 $200
Knee airbag, driver $75$75$75$75
Night vision  $1750 $1750
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system  $0 $0
Rearview camera  $200 $200
Rollover sensor $50$50$50$50
Cargo Management 
Console with shifter$150    
Console without shifter $150$150$150$150
Rear seat pass-through$100    
Second-row low console $100$100$100$100
Storage compartment under front seat(s) $50$50$50$50
Climate Control 
Rear air vents$100$100$100$100 
Rear air vents with automatic controls    $250
Rear dual-zone climate control    $125
Residual heat $50$50$50$50
Wiper de-icer $25$25$25$25
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75    
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25$25$25
Laminated front side windows $200$200$200$200
Infotainment 
CD changer, in-dash $325$325$325$325
CD changer, remote$200    
CD player$125    
Surround sound $250$250$250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200$200$200$200
Voice control for nav and audio $100$100$100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock $25$25  
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75$75$75$75
Chronometer   $100$100
Compass$0    
Cornering lights $50$50$50$50
Digital instruments $0$0$0$0
Fog light, rear $100$100$100$100
Illuminated vanity mirrors, rear seat    $100
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25$25$25$25
Power-folding mirrors $50$50$50$50
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100    
Automatic seat bolsters, driver  $300$300$300
Automatic seat bolsters, front passenger  $300$300$300
Cooled or ventilated front seats  $300$300$300
Folding second row seats$300    
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150  $150 
Massage, driver seat  $100$100$100
Massage, passenger seat  $100$100$100
Memory system, passenger seat $150$150$150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, second row seats    $225
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat $50$50$50$50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat $50$50$50$50
Power recliner, second row seats    $150
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100$100
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100$100
Power-folding headrests, second row seats $50$50$50$50
Upholstered instrument panel, leather $1000$1000$1000$1000
Wood trim $300$300$300$300
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150 $150
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive hydraulic struts, auto-leveling and ht. adjustable $4000$4000$4000$4000
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0  $0$0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100$100$100
Total Value of Features$3,050$10,665$15,415$12,090$16,365
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$7,615$12,365$9,040$13,315
Value of Feature Adjustments0-7,091-11,522-8,423-12,401

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Mercedes-Benz CL-Class

Model Year20062008
ModelPassatCL-Class
Body4dr Sedan2dr Coupe
Wheelbase106.7 in116.3 in
Length188.2 in199.4 in
Width71.7 in73.7 in
Height58.0 in55.8 in
Curb Weight3,306 lb.4,486 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.23.8 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.4 in36.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.7 in59.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in62.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.4 in42.2 in
Row 2 Headroom37.8 in36.4 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.6 in55.2 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in56.0 in
Row 2 Legroom37.7 in32.2 in
Cargo Volume14.2 ft312.9 ft3

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Option Package Details
Volkswagen Passat 3.6 VR6

Luxury #2 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Dynaudio, 600W, 10 speakers350No
Sunshades, second row125Yes
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 control125Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Cargo net40Yes
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
Automatic headlights125Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Total Requested460587%
Total Not Requested67513%
Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Front sport buckets100Yes
Aluminum trim100No
Total Requested35078%
Total Not Requested10022%

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