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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: $30,285

Volkswagen Passat Komfort   
Difference: $75,615

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,230

Volkswagen Passat Komfort   
Difference: $70,388

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20102008200820082008
ModelPassatCL-ClassCL-ClassCL-ClassCL-Class
TrimKomfortCL550CL600CL63 AMGCL65 AMG
Body4dr Sedan2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Base Price $27,195 $103,600 $147,400 $137,500 $197,500
Base Invoice $25,412 $96,348 $137,082 $127,875 $183,675
Navigation system 1,990        
Rear side airbags 350        
iPod integration   425 425 425 425
Navigation system 1,758        
Rear side airbags 310        
iPod integration   395 395 395 395
Options (change) 2,340 425 425 425 425
Options (change) 2,068 395 395 395 395
Destination 750 875 875 875 875
Gas Tax 0 1,000 3,000 2,600 3,000
Total Price $30,285 $105,900 $151,700 $141,400 $201,800
Total Invoice $28,230 $98,618 $141,352 $131,745 $187,945

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Passat Komfort
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $64,025
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $59,595
Model Year20102008200820082008
ModelPassatCL-ClassCL-ClassCL-ClassCL-Class
TrimKomfortCL550CL600CL63 AMGCL65 AMG
Body4dr Sedan2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Engine200hp I4382hp V8510hp V12518hp V8604hp V12
TransmissionS6T7T5T7T5
DrivetrainFWDRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)80, 8600, 11600, 11600, 11600, 11
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/45-17255/45-18255/45-18255/35-20255/35-20
Total Price$30,285$105,900$151,700$141,400$201,800
Adjustments for Features0-11,590-16,990-13,740-18,015
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$30,285$94,310$134,710$127,660$183,785
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$40,400$33,350$89,475
Total Invoice$28,230$98,618$141,352$131,745$187,945
Adjustments for Features0-10,793-15,831-12,802-16,778
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$28,230$87,825$125,521$118,943$171,167
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$37,696$31,118$83,342

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

Model Year20102008200820082008
ModelPassatCL-ClassCL-ClassCL-ClassCL-Class
TrimKomfortCL550CL600CL63 AMGCL65 AMG
Body4dr Sedan2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automated manual$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
Universal garage door opener $100$100$100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
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
Obstacle detection, front $150$150$150$150
Obstacle detection, rear $250$250$250$250
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system  $0 $0
Rearview camera  $200 $200
Rollover sensor $50$50$50$50
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50$50$50$50
Cargo net $40$40$40$40
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 
Automatic air recirculation $100$100$100$100
Automatic climate control, front $200$200$200$200
Dual-zone climate control $125$125$125$125
Rain-sensing wipers $175$175$175$175
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
Variable intermittent wipers$75    
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 
Aux input$50    
Bluetooth cell phone link$100    
CD changer, in-dash $325$325$325$325
CD player$125    
DVD-Audio-compatible player $0$0$0$0
DVD-compatible player$0    
iPod integration $100$100$100$100
Media drive$15    
Surround sound $250$250$250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200$200$200$200
USB port$25    
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
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150$150$150$150
Chronometer   $100$100
Compass$0    
Cornering lights $50$50$50$50
Digital instruments $0$0$0$0
Fog light, rear $100$100$100$100
Headlight washers $50$50$50$50
Illuminated vanity mirrors, rear seat    $100
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25$25$25$25
Power-folding mirrors $50$50$50$50
Steering-linked headlights $150$150$150$150
Xenon HID headlights $500$500$500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Automatic seat bolsters, driver  $300$300$300
Automatic seat bolsters, front passenger  $300$300$300
Cooled or ventilated front seats  $300$300$300
Door sill trim plates $100$100$100$100
Folding second row seats$300    
Leather door panel trim $250$250$250$250
Leather seating surfaces $900$900$900$900
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150  $150 
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50    
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50    
Massage, driver seat  $100$100$100
Massage, passenger seat  $100$100$100
Memory system, driver seat $200$200$200$200
Memory system, passenger seat $150$150$150$150
Metal pedals   $75$75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150$150$150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, second row seats    $225
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100$100
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat $50$50$50$50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat $50$50$50$50
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100$100$100$100
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 tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100$100
Power-folding headrests, second row seats $50$50$50$50
Synthetic leather seating surfaces$0    
Synthetic suede headliner  $650$650$650
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
Total Value of Features$3,115$14,705$20,105$16,855$21,130
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$11,590$16,990$13,740$18,015
Value of Feature Adjustments0-10,793-15,831-12,802-16,778

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

Model Year20102008
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 Weight3,345 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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