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

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Volkswagen Passat vs. Mercedes-Benz CLA Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $35,260

Volkswagen Passat 1.8T SEL Premium   
Difference: $7,585

Lowest Total Invoice: $33,606

Volkswagen Passat 1.8T SEL Premium   
Difference: $6,303

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20152015201520182018
ModelPassatPassatPassatCLACLA
Trim1.8T SEL PremiumTDI SEL PremiumV6 SEL PremiumCLA250AMG CLA45
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $31,790 $33,925 $35,995 $32,700 $50,400
Base Invoice $30,486 $32,534 $34,519 $30,411 $46,872
Rear spoiler 375 375 375 300  
Illuminated door sill trim plates 375 375 375 500 350
Body kit 1,900 1,900 1,900    
Multimedia Package       2,300 2,300
Premium Package       1,800 1,800
Interior Package       1,650  
Convenience Package       400 400
Sunroof, large       1,480 1,480
Metallic paint (extra cost)       720 720
AMG Red Cut Exclusive Package         1,650
Rear spoiler 300 300 300 273  
Illuminated door sill trim plates 300 300 300 465 326
Body kit 1,700 1,700 1,700    
Multimedia Package       2,139 2,139
Premium Package       1,674 1,674
Interior Package       1,535  
Convenience Package       372 372
Sunroof, large       1,376 1,376
Metallic paint (extra cost)       669 669
AMG Red Cut Exclusive Package         1,535
Options (change) 2,650 2,650 2,650 9,150 8,700
Options (change) 2,300 2,300 2,300 8,503 8,091
Destination 820 820 820 995 995
Total Price $35,260 $37,395 $39,465 $42,845 $60,095
Total Invoice $33,606 $35,654 $37,639 $39,909 $55,958

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Mercedes-Benz CLA

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Passat 1.8T SEL Premium
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,450
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,314
Model Year20152015201520182018
ModelPassatPassatPassatCLACLA
Trim1.8T SEL PremiumTDI SEL PremiumV6 SEL PremiumCLA250AMG CLA45
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine170hp I4150hp I4 D280hp V6208hp I4375hp I4
TransmissionT6S6S6S7S7
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)400, 9400, 9400, 9?, 8?, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/45-18235/45-18235/45-18225/45-17235/40-18
Total Price$35,260$37,395$39,465$42,845$60,095
Adjustments for Features00-100-2,135-5,610
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$35,260$37,395$39,365$40,710$54,485
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,135$4,105$0$13,775
Total Invoice$33,606$35,654$37,639$39,909$55,958
Adjustments for Features00-95-1,989-5,224
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$33,606$35,654$37,544$37,920$50,734
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,048$3,938$0$12,814

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Mercedes-Benz CLA

Model Year20152015201520182018
ModelPassatPassatPassatCLACLA
Trim1.8T SEL PremiumTDI SEL PremiumV6 SEL PremiumCLA250AMG CLA45
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100    
6-speed automated manual $1100$1100  
7-speed automated manual   $1200$1200
FWD$0$0$0$0 
AWD    $1700
Accessories 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate   $100$100
Remote climate control   $25$25
Remote start$150$150$150  
Remote start via app   $75$75
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial   $200$200
Automatic braking, low-speed   $200$200
Blind spot warning system   $200$200
Driver drowsiness monitor   $150$150
Forward collision warning   $200$200
Knee airbag, driver   $75$75
Knee airbag, passenger   $75$75
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system   $0$0
Rollover sensor   $50$50
Temporary spare tire$150$150$150  
Tires, run-flat   $150$150
Torque vectoring, brake-based    $100
Vehicle health reports$0$0$0  
Cargo Management 
Console with shifter$150$150$150 $150
Console without shifter   $150 
Rear seat pass-through$100$100$100  
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15$15  
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop   $150$150
Dual-mode exhaust    $250
Exterior 
Black exterior trim (optional)    $0
Body kit$0$0$0 $0
Bodyside moldings$75$75$75  
Front splitter spoiler    $200
Sunroof$900$900$900  
Sunroof, large   $1100$1100
Infotainment 
Android Auto support   $100$100
App support   $0$0
Apple CarPlay support   $100$100
CD changer, in-dash$325$325$325  
CD player   $125$125
In-vehicle Internet   $150$150
iPod integration$100$100$100  
Navigation map updates, three years   $0$0
SMS text-to-speech reader   $25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200$200  
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation   $225$225
USB port   $25$25
Voice control for nav and audio   $100$100
Wi-Fi hotspot   $50$50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25$25$25  
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror   $75$75
Chronometer    $100
Cornering lights$50$50$50  
Fog light, rear   $100$100
Fog lights$125$125$125  
Interior ambient lighting$150$150$150  
Interior ambient lighting, configurable   $150$150
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only    $750
Mirror tilt-down in reverse   $25$25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim    $100
Color seat belts    $0
Interior trim, special color    $0
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat    $50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat    $50
Memory system, passenger seat   $150$150
Metal pedals    $75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat   $150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat   $150$150
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100  
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100  
Synthetic suede inserts in seating surfaces$450$450$450  
Upholstered instrument panel   $300$300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector   $200$200
Performance steering system (optional)    $0
Sport suspension (upgrade)    $0
Transmission 
Launch control    $100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100$100$100
Total Value of Features$4,265$4,265$4,365$6,400$9,875
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$0$100$2,135$5,610
Value of Feature Adjustments00-95-1,989-5,224

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Mercedes-Benz CLA

Model Year20152018
ModelPassatCLA
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase110.4 in106.3 in
Length191.6 in182.3 in
Width72.2 in70.0 in
Height58.5 in56.6 in
Curb Weight3,173 lb.3,263 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.3 in38.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.9 in56.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.4 in40.2 in
Row 2 Headroom37.8 in35.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.0 in53.2 in
Row 2 Legroom39.1 in27.1 in
Cargo Volume15.9 ft313.1 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz CLA CLA250

Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Smartphone integration0No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Apple CarPlay support100No
Android Auto support100No
Media drive15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
In-vehicle Internet150No
App support0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Total Requested64056%
Total Not Requested50044%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Blind spot warning system200No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested65068%
Total Not Requested30032%
Interior Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Upholstered instrument panel300No
Interior ambient lighting, configurable0No
Total Requested90075%
Total Not Requested30025%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Compass0No
Total Requested25077%
Total Not Requested7523%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz CLA AMG CLA45

Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Smartphone integration0No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Apple CarPlay support100No
Android Auto support100No
Media drive15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
In-vehicle Internet150No
App support0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Total Requested64056%
Total Not Requested50044%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Blind spot warning system200No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested65068%
Total Not Requested30032%
AMG Red Cut Exclusive Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Interior trim, special color0No
Color seat belts0No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat50No
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat50No
Upholstered instrument panel300No
Interior ambient lighting, configurable0No
Total Requested90069%
Total Not Requested40031%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Compass0No
Total Requested25077%
Total Not Requested7523%

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