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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: $32,875

Volkswagen Passat 2.0T SEL Premium   
Difference: $12,790

Lowest Total Invoice: $31,503

Volkswagen Passat 2.0T SEL Premium   
Difference: $11,029

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2018201820182018
ModelPassatPassatCLACLA
Trim2.0T SEL PremiumV6 SEL PremiumCLA250AMG CLA45
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $31,650 $34,650 $32,700 $50,400
Base Invoice $30,353 $33,230 $30,411 $46,872
Rear spoiler 375 375 300  
Driver Assistance Package     1,500 1,500
Premium Package     1,800 1,800
Multimedia Package     2,300 2,300
Interior Package     1,650  
Parktronic Package     970 970
Convenience Package     400 400
Sunroof, large     1,480 1,480
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only     850  
Metallic paint (extra cost)     720 720
AMG Red Cut Exclusive Package       1,650
Rear spoiler 300 300 273  
Driver Assistance Package     1,395 1,395
Premium Package     1,674 1,674
Multimedia Package     2,139 2,139
Interior Package     1,535  
Parktronic Package     902 902
Convenience Package     372 372
Sunroof, large     1,376 1,376
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only     791  
Metallic paint (extra cost)     669 669
AMG Red Cut Exclusive Package       1,535
Options (change) 375 375 11,970 10,820
Options (change) 300 300 11,126 10,062
Destination 850 850 995 995
Total Price $32,875 $35,875 $45,665 $62,215
Total Invoice $31,503 $34,380 $42,532 $57,929

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Passat 2.0T SEL Premium
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $11,540
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $9,865
Model Year2018201820182018
ModelPassatPassatCLACLA
Trim2.0T SEL PremiumV6 SEL PremiumCLA250AMG CLA45
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine174hp I4280hp V6208hp I4375hp I4
TransmissionT6S6S7S7
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)400, 9400, 9?, 8?, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/45-18235/45-18225/45-17235/40-18
Total Price$32,875$35,875$45,665$62,215
Adjustments for Features0-150-1,250-3,975
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$32,875$35,725$44,415$58,240
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,850$0$13,825
Total Invoice$31,503$34,380$42,532$57,929
Adjustments for Features0-144-1,164-3,701
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$31,503$34,236$41,368$54,228
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,733$0$12,860

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Mercedes-Benz CLA

Model Year2018201820182018
ModelPassatPassatCLACLA
Trim2.0T SEL PremiumV6 SEL PremiumCLA250AMG CLA45
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100   
6-speed automated manual $1100  
7-speed automated manual  $1200$1200
FWD$0$0$0 
AWD   $1700
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control$600$600  
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed  $850$850
Remote climate control  $25$25
Remote start$150$150  
Remote start via app  $75$75
Universal garage door opener  $100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial  $200$200
Cross-traffic collision intervention, rear$100$100  
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100$100  
Driver drowsiness monitor  $150$150
Knee airbag, driver  $75$75
Knee airbag, passenger  $75$75
Lane departure prevention, steering-based$200$200  
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system  $0$0
Rollover sensor  $50$50
Secondary collision brake assist$25$25  
Temporary spare tire$150$150  
Tires, run-flat  $150$150
Torque vectoring, brake-based   $100
Vehicle health reports$0$0  
Cargo Management 
Console with shifter$150$150 $150
Console without shifter  $150 
Rear seat pass-through$100$100  
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15  
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop  $150$150
Dual-mode exhaust   $250
Exterior 
Black exterior trim (optional)   $0
Body kit   $0
Bodyside moldings$75$75  
Front splitter spoiler   $200
Sunroof$900$900  
Sunroof, large  $1100$1100
Infotainment 
DVD-compatible player  $0$0
In-vehicle Internet  $150$150
Media drive  $15$15
Mirrorlink support$0$0  
Navigation map updates, three years  $0$0
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200  
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation  $225$225
Wi-Fi hotspot  $50$50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25$25  
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75$75
Chronometer   $100
Fog light, rear  $100$100
Fog lights$125$125  
Interior ambient lighting$150$150  
Interior ambient lighting, configurable  $150$150
LED headlights$1000$1000  
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only  $750$750
Mirror tilt-down in reverse  $25$25
Power-folding mirrors $50  
Steering-linked fog lights$50$50  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim   $100
Color seat belts   $0
Heated second row seats$200$200  
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$75 $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  
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100$100  
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$5,690$5,840$6,940$9,665
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$150$1,250$3,975
Value of Feature Adjustments0-144-1,164-3,701

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Mercedes-Benz CLA

Model Year20182018
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 Weight3,275 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

LED headlights, single projector or low beam only
FeatureValueRequested?
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only750Yes
LED tail lights0No
Total Requested750100%
Total Not Requested00%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Total Requested20022%
Total Not Requested70078%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100Yes
Total Requested950100%
Total Not Requested00%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Smartphone integration0No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Apple CarPlay support100Yes
Android Auto support100Yes
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
In-vehicle Internet150No
App support0Yes
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested92581%
Total Not Requested21519%
Interior Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Upholstered instrument panel300No
Interior ambient lighting, configurable0No
Total Requested90075%
Total Not Requested30025%
Parktronic Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Semi-automated parking system500Yes
Total Requested900100%
Total Not Requested00%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Compass0No
Total Requested15046%
Total Not Requested17554%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz CLA AMG CLA45

Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Total Requested20022%
Total Not Requested70078%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100Yes
Total Requested950100%
Total Not Requested00%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Smartphone integration0No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Apple CarPlay support100Yes
Android Auto support100Yes
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
In-vehicle Internet150No
App support0Yes
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested92581%
Total Not Requested21519%
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%
Parktronic Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Semi-automated parking system500Yes
Total Requested900100%
Total Not Requested00%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Compass0No
Total Requested15046%
Total Not Requested17554%

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