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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: $10,940

Lowest Total Invoice: $31,503

Volkswagen Passat 2.0T SEL Premium   
Difference: $9,309

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2018201820142014
ModelPassatPassatCLACLA
Trim2.0T SEL PremiumV6 SEL PremiumCLA250CLA45 AMG
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $31,650 $34,650 $29,900 $47,450
Base Invoice $30,353 $33,230 $27,807 $44,129
Rear spoiler 375 375 300 300
Driver Assistance Package     2,500 2,500
Obstacle detection, rear     970 970
Multimedia Package     2,370 2,370
Premium 1 Package     2,300 2,300
Interior Package     1,500 1,500
Sunroof, large     1,480 1,480
Xenon HID headlights     850  
Metallic paint (extra cost)     720 720
Rear spoiler 300 300 279 279
Driver Assistance Package     2,325 2,325
Obstacle detection, rear     902 902
Multimedia Package     2,204 2,204
Premium 1 Package     2,139 2,139
Interior Package     1,395 1,395
Sunroof, large     1,376 1,376
Xenon HID headlights     791  
Metallic paint (extra cost)     669 669
Options (change) 375 375 12,990 12,140
Options (change) 300 300 12,080 11,289
Destination 850 850 925 925
Total Price $32,875 $35,875 $43,815 $60,515
Total Invoice $31,503 $34,380 $40,812 $56,343

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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: $10,500
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $8,899
Model Year2018201820142014
ModelPassatPassatCLACLA
Trim2.0T SEL PremiumV6 SEL PremiumCLA250CLA45 AMG
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine174hp I4280hp V6208hp I4355hp I4
TransmissionT6S6S7S7
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)400, 9400, 9450, 12450, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/45-18235/45-18225/45-17235/40-18
Total Price$32,875$35,875$43,815$60,515
Adjustments for Features0-150-440-3,065
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$32,875$35,725$43,375$57,450
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,850$0$14,075
Total Invoice$31,503$34,380$40,812$56,343
Adjustments for Features0-144-410-2,854
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$31,503$34,236$40,402$53,489
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,733$0$13,087

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Mercedes-Benz CLA

Model Year2018201820142014
ModelPassatPassatCLACLA
Trim2.0T SEL PremiumV6 SEL PremiumCLA250CLA45 AMG
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
Hands-free trunk or liftgate$100$100  
Proximity key$250$250  
Remote start$150$150  
Remote window/roof operation  $15$15
Universal garage door opener  $100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial  $200$200
Automatic braking, low-speed$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 
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25  
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 
Body kit   $0
Bodyside moldings$75$75  
Front splitter spoiler   $200
Sunroof$900$900  
Sunroof, large  $1100$1100
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100$100  
Apple CarPlay support$100$100  
CD changer, in-dash  $325$325
CD player$125$125  
DVD-compatible player  $0$0
In-vehicle Internet  $150$150
Media drive  $15$15
Mirrorlink support$0$0  
Surround sound  $250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200  
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation  $225$225
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  
LED headlights$1000$1000  
Mirror tilt-down in reverse  $25$25
Power-folding mirrors $50  
Steering-linked fog lights$50$50  
Xenon HID headlights  $500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim   $100
Heated second row seats$200$200  
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat  $50$50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat  $50$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 
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$6,440$6,590$6,880$9,505
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$150$440$3,065
Value of Feature Adjustments0-144-410-2,854

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Mercedes-Benz CLA

Model Year20182014
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

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Parking guidance system - active500Yes
Total Requested900100%
Total Not Requested00%
Xenon HID headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
LED tail lights (optional)0No
Total Requested500100%
Total Not Requested00%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed200No
Total Requested40031%
Total Not Requested90069%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
SD Card slot25Yes
In-vehicle Internet150No
App support0Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested95085%
Total Not Requested16515%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Universal garage door opener100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Compass0No
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Surround sound250No
iPod integration100Yes
Harman/Kardon, 450W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested97556%
Total Not Requested77544%
Interior Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat50No
Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat50No
Remote window/roof operation15No
Upholstered instrument panel300No
Total Requested90068%
Total Not Requested41532%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz CLA CLA45 AMG

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Parking guidance system - active500Yes
Total Requested900100%
Total Not Requested00%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed200No
Total Requested40031%
Total Not Requested90069%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
SD Card slot25Yes
In-vehicle Internet150No
App support0Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested95085%
Total Not Requested16515%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Universal garage door opener100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Compass0No
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Surround sound250No
iPod integration100Yes
Harman/Kardon, 450W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested97556%
Total Not Requested77544%
Interior Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat50No
Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat50No
Remote window/roof operation15No
Upholstered instrument panel300No
Total Requested90068%
Total Not Requested41532%

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