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

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Volkswagen Passat vs. Mercedes-Benz CLK Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $32,875

Volkswagen Passat 2.0T SEL Premium   
Difference: $26,555

Lowest Total Invoice: $31,503

Volkswagen Passat 2.0T SEL Premium   
Difference: $23,829

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2018201820092009
ModelPassatPassatCLKCLK
Trim2.0T SEL PremiumV6 SEL PremiumCLK350CLK550
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Base Price $31,650 $34,650 $48,100 $56,800
Base Invoice $30,353 $33,230 $44,733 $52,824
Rear spoiler 375 375    
Multicontour driver seat     540 540
Premium II Package     1,040 1,040
Premium I Package     3,100 2,800
Metallic paint (extra cost)     720 720
Heated front seats     730 730
Bluetooth cell phone link     875 875
Proximity key     1,130 1,130
Navigation system     2,320 2,320
Rear spoiler 300 300    
Multicontour driver seat     502 502
Premium II Package     967 967
Premium I Package     2,883 2,604
Metallic paint (extra cost)     670 670
Heated front seats     679 679
Bluetooth cell phone link     814 814
Proximity key     1,051 1,051
Navigation system     2,158 2,158
Options (change) 375 375 10,455 10,155
Options (change) 300 300 9,724 9,445
Destination 850 850 875 875
Total Price $32,875 $35,875 $59,430 $67,830
Total Invoice $31,503 $34,380 $55,332 $63,144

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Passat 2.0T SEL Premium
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $28,715
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $25,899
Model Year2018201820092009
ModelPassatPassatCLKCLK
Trim2.0T SEL PremiumV6 SEL PremiumCLK350CLK550
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Engine174hp I4280hp V6268hp V6382hp V8
TransmissionT6S6T7T7
DrivetrainFWDFWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)400, 9400, 9320, 12320, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/45-18235/45-18225/45-17225/40-18
Total Price$32,875$35,875$59,430$67,830
Adjustments for Features-2,160-2,3100-375
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$30,715$33,565$59,430$67,455
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,850$0$8,025
Total Invoice$31,503$34,380$55,332$63,144
Adjustments for Features-2,070-2,2140-349
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$29,433$32,166$55,332$62,795
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,733$0$7,463

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Mercedes-Benz CLK

Model Year2018201820092009
ModelPassatPassatCLKCLK
Trim2.0T SEL PremiumV6 SEL PremiumCLK350CLK550
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100   
6-speed automated manual $1100  
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1200$1200
FWD$0$0  
RWD  $0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control$600$600  
Cruise control  $150$150
Hands-free trunk or liftgate$100$100  
Remote app$25$25  
Remote start$150$150  
Remote window/roof operation  $15$15
Semi-automated parking system$500$500  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power  $350$350
Universal garage door opener  $100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0$0
Automatic braking, low-speed$200$200  
Automatic seat belt presenters, front row  $100$100
Blind spot warning system$200$200  
Cross-traffic collision intervention, rear$100$100  
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100$100  
Forward collision warning$200$200  
Lane departure prevention, steering-based$200$200  
Lane departure warning$200$200  
Obstacle detection, front$150$150  
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250  
Rearview camera$200$200  
Secondary collision brake assist$25$25  
Vehicle health reports$0$0  
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25  
Rear seat pass-through$100$100  
Second-row low console  $100$100
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation  $100$100
Residual heat  $50$50
Exterior 
Body kit   $0
Rear spoiler$200$200 $200
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100$100  
App support$0$0  
Apple CarPlay support$100$100  
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25  
CD changer, remote  $200$200
HD radio$50$50  
Mirrorlink support$0$0  
Satellite radio$200$200  
SD Card slot$25$25  
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25  
Surround sound  $250$250
Traffic + travel information$25$25  
USB port$25$25  
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75$75
Cornering lights  $50$50
Fog light, rear  $100$100
Headlight washers  $50$50
Interior ambient lighting$150$150  
LED headlights$1000$1000  
Mirror tilt-down in reverse  $25$25
Power-folding mirrors $50  
Steering-linked fog lights$50$50  
Steering-linked headlights  $150$150
Xenon HID headlights  $500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats  $300$300
Heated second row seats$200$200  
Leather door panel trim  $250$250
Memory system, passenger seat  $150$150
Metal pedals$75$75 $75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $150$150
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat  $50$50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat  $50$50
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100  
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100$100  
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat  $100$100
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat  $100$100
Power-folding headrests, second row seats  $50$50
Wood trim  $300$300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350$350 
Polished alloy wheels   $350
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100 $100
Total Value of Features$7,575$7,725$5,415$5,790
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,160$2,310$0$375
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,070-2,2140-349

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Mercedes-Benz CLK

Model Year20182009
ModelPassatCLK
Body4dr Sedan2dr Coupe
Wheelbase110.4 in106.9 in
Length191.6 in183.2 in
Width72.2 in68.5 in
Height58.5 in55.4 in
Curb Weight3,275 lb.3,586 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.16.4 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.3 in37.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.9 in53.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in53.7 in
Row 1 Legroom42.4 in42.0 in
Row 2 Headroom37.8 in35.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.0 in49.3 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in45.9 in
Row 2 Legroom39.1 in33.0 in
Cargo Volume15.9 ft310.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz CLK CLK350

Heated front seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Total Requested20040%
Total Not Requested30060%
Multicontour driver seat
FeatureValueRequested?
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, driver100No
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested10022%
Total Not Requested35078%
Premium II Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Cornering lights50No
Heated windshield washer nozzles15Yes
Total Requested51567%
Total Not Requested25033%
Premium I Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Harman/Kardon, 320W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
CD changer, remote200No
Universal garage door opener100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Surround sound250No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Total Requested105051%
Total Not Requested100049%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz CLK CLK550

Heated front seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Total Requested20040%
Total Not Requested30060%
Multicontour driver seat
FeatureValueRequested?
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, driver100No
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested10022%
Total Not Requested35078%
Premium II Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Cornering lights50No
Heated windshield washer nozzles15Yes
Total Requested51567%
Total Not Requested25033%
Premium I Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Harman/Kardon, 320W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
CD changer, remote200No
Universal garage door opener100No
Surround sound250No
Total Requested90050%
Total Not Requested90050%

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