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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: $33,085

Volkswagen Passat 1.8T SEL Premium   
Difference: $72,815

Lowest Total Invoice: $31,686

Volkswagen Passat 1.8T SEL Premium   
Difference: $66,932

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2015201520152008200820082008
ModelPassatPassatPassatCL-ClassCL-ClassCL-ClassCL-Class
Trim1.8T SEL PremiumTDI SEL PremiumV6 SEL PremiumCL550CL600CL63 AMGCL65 AMG
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Base Price $31,790 $33,925 $35,995 $103,600 $147,400 $137,500 $197,500
Base Invoice $30,486 $32,534 $34,519 $96,348 $137,082 $127,875 $183,675
Cargo net 100 100 100        
Illuminated door sill trim plates 375 375 375        
iPod integration       425 425 425 425
Cargo net 80 80 80        
Illuminated door sill trim plates 300 300 300        
iPod integration       395 395 395 395
Options (change) 475 475 475 425 425 425 425
Options (change) 380 380 380 395 395 395 395
Destination 820 820 820 875 875 875 875
Gas Tax 0 0 0 1,000 3,000 2,600 3,000
Total Price $33,085 $35,220 $37,290 $105,900 $151,700 $141,400 $201,800
Total Invoice $31,686 $33,734 $35,719 $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 1.8T SEL Premium
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $64,615
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $59,296
Model Year2015201520152008200820082008
ModelPassatPassatPassatCL-ClassCL-ClassCL-ClassCL-Class
Trim1.8T SEL PremiumTDI SEL PremiumV6 SEL PremiumCL550CL600CL63 AMGCL65 AMG
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Engine170hp I4150hp I4 D280hp V6382hp V8510hp V12518hp V8604hp V12
TransmissionT6S6S6T7T5T7T5
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)400, 9400, 9400, 9600, 11600, 11600, 11600, 11
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/45-18235/45-18235/45-18255/45-18255/45-18255/35-20255/35-20
Total Price$33,085$35,220$37,290$105,900$151,700$141,400$201,800
Adjustments for Features00-100-8,200-13,600-10,350-14,625
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$33,085$35,220$37,190$97,700$138,100$131,050$187,175
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,135$4,105$0$40,400$33,350$89,475
Total Invoice$31,686$33,734$35,719$98,618$141,352$131,745$187,945
Adjustments for Features00-96-7,636-12,672-9,643-13,621
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$31,686$33,734$35,623$90,982$128,680$122,102$174,324
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,048$3,937$0$37,698$31,120$83,342

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

Model Year2015201520152008200820082008
ModelPassatPassatPassatCL-ClassCL-ClassCL-ClassCL-Class
Trim1.8T SEL PremiumTDI SEL PremiumV6 SEL PremiumCL550CL600CL63 AMGCL65 AMG
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100      
6-speed automated manual $1100$1100    
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1200 $1200 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic    $1000 $1000
FWD$0$0$0    
RWD   $0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed    $850 $850
Cruise control$150$150$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 $250$250$250
Remote app$25$25$25    
Remote start$150$150$150    
Remote window/roof operation   $15$15$15$15
Sunshade, rear, power   $225$225$225$225
Sunshades, second row, power      $225
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250$250    
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power   $350$350$350$350
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
Full-size spare tire   $225$225$225$225
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
Rear side airbags   $300$300$300$300
Rearview camera$200$200$200 $200 $200
Rollover sensor   $50$50$50$50
Temporary spare tire$150$150$150    
Vehicle health reports$0$0$0    
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment   $50$50$50$50
Console with shifter$150$150$150    
Console without shifter   $150$150$150$150
Rear seat pass-through$100$100$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
Rear air vents$100$100$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$75$75    
Laminated front side windows   $200$200$200$200
Infotainment 
Aux input$50$50$50    
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25$25    
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100$100    
DVD-Audio-compatible player   $0$0$0$0
DVD-compatible player$0$0$0    
HD radio$50$50$50    
Media drive$15$15$15    
Surround sound   $250$250$250$250
Traffic + travel information$25$25$25    
Voice control for nav and audio   $100$100$100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25$25$25$25$25  
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror   $75$75$75$75
Chronometer     $100$100
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$300$300    
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200$200$200    
Leather door panel trim   $250$250$250$250
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150$150  $150 
Massage, driver seat    $100$100$100
Massage, passenger seat    $100$100$100
Memory system, passenger seat   $150$150$150$150
Metal pedals     $75$75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat   $150$150$150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, 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 lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100    
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$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-folding headrests, second row seats   $50$50$50$50
Synthetic suede headliner    $650$650$650
Synthetic suede inserts in seating surfaces$450$450$450    
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
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100$100$100$100$100
Total Value of Features$4,290$4,290$4,390$12,490$17,890$14,640$18,915
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$0$100$8,200$13,600$10,350$14,625
Value of Feature Adjustments00-96-7,636-12,672-9,643-13,621

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

Model Year20152008
ModelPassatCL-Class
Body4dr Sedan2dr Coupe
Wheelbase110.4 in116.3 in
Length191.6 in199.4 in
Width72.2 in73.7 in
Height58.5 in55.8 in
Curb Weight3,173 lb.4,486 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.23.8 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.3 in36.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.9 in59.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in62.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.4 in42.2 in
Row 2 Headroom37.8 in36.4 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.0 in55.2 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in56.0 in
Row 2 Legroom39.1 in32.2 in
Cargo Volume15.9 ft312.9 ft3

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