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Volkswagen Passat vs. Mercedes-Benz CLS Price Comparison (MSRP)The sticker prices, before adjusting for remaining feature differences. Usually these are the numbers you will see on the window stickers.
Models in short supply often sell at or even above these prices.
Models in short supply often sell at or even above these prices.
Volkswagen Passat vs. Mercedes-Benz CLS Invoice Comparison
Lowest Total Price: $38,280 Volkswagen Passat 3.6 VR6 | |||
| Difference: $38,305 | |||
Lowest Total Invoice: $35,113 Volkswagen Passat 3.6 VR6 | |||
| Difference: $36,181 | |||
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| Model Year | 2006 | 2018 | 2018 |
| Model | Passat | CLS | CLS |
| Trim | 3.6 VR6 | CLS550 | AMG CLS63 S |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Base Price | $29,950 | $75,150 | $108,900 |
| Base Invoice | $27,513 | $69,890 | $101,277 |
| Luxury #2 Package | 5,250 | ||
| Sport Package | 300 | ||
| Navigation system | 1,800 | ||
| Rear side airbags | 350 | ||
| Folding second row seats | 440 | ||
| Luxury #2 Package | 4,797 | ||
| Sport Package | 274 | ||
| Navigation system | 1,589 | ||
| Rear side airbags | 310 | ||
| Folding second row seats | 409 | ||
| Options (change) | 7,700 | 440 | 0 |
| Options (change) | 6,970 | 409 | 0 |
| Destination | 630 | 995 | 995 |
| Total Price | $38,280 | $76,585 | $109,895 |
| Total Invoice | $35,113 | $71,294 | $102,272 |
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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Mercedes-Benz CLS
| Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Passat 3.6 VR6 | |||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $32,590 | |||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $30,861 | |||
| Model Year | 2006 | 2018 | 2018 |
| Model | Passat | CLS | CLS |
| Trim | 3.6 VR6 | CLS550 | AMG CLS63 S |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Engine | 280hp V6 | 402hp V8 | 577hp V8 |
| Transmission | T6 | T9 | T7 |
| Drivetrain | FWD | RWD | AWD |
| EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway) | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG |
| Audio (watts, speakers) | 600, 10 | 610, 14 | 610, 14 |
| Tire (rear if not all the same) | 235/45-17 | 255/40-18 | 255/35-19 |
| Total Price | $38,280 | $76,585 | $109,895 |
| Adjustments for Features | 0 | -5,715 | -9,465 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Price | $38,280 | $70,870 | $100,430 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $0 | $29,560 |
| Total Invoice | $35,113 | $71,294 | $102,272 |
| Adjustments for Features | 0 | -5,320 | -8,808 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice | $35,113 | $65,974 | $93,464 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $0 | $27,490 |
Features Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Mercedes-Benz CLS
| Model Year | 2006 | 2018 | 2018 |
| Model | Passat | CLS | CLS |
| Trim | 3.6 VR6 | CLS550 | AMG CLS63 S |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Transmission and Drivetrain | |||
| 6-speed manually-shiftable automatic | $1100 | ||
| 9-speed manually-shiftable automatic | $1400 | ||
| 7-speed manually-shiftable automatic | $1200 | ||
| FWD | $0 | ||
| RWD | $0 | ||
| AWD | $1700 | ||
| Accessories | |||
| Remote app | $25 | $25 | |
| Remote window/roof operation | $15 | $15 | |
| Semi-automated parking system | $500 | ||
| Sunshade, rear | $125 | ||
| Sunshade, rear, power | $225 | ||
| Sunshades, second row | $125 | ||
| Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual | $250 | ||
| Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power | $350 | $350 | |
| Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety | |||
| Automatic braking, high-speed or partial | $200 | $200 | |
| Automatic braking, low-speed | $200 | $200 | |
| Driver drowsiness monitor | $150 | $150 | |
| Forward collision warning | $200 | $200 | |
| Knee airbag, driver | $75 | $75 | |
| Knee airbag, passenger | $75 | $75 | |
| Obstacle detection, front | $150 | $150 | |
| Obstacle detection, rear | $250 | $250 | |
| Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system | $0 | $0 | |
| Rearview camera | $200 | $200 | |
| Rollover sensor | $50 | $50 | |
| Torque vectoring, brake-based | $100 | ||
| Cargo Management | |||
| Cargo net | $40 | ||
| Overhead sunglass holder | $25 | ||
| Rear seat pass-through | $100 | ||
| Second-row low console | $100 | $100 | |
| Climate Control | |||
| Dual-zone climate control | $125 | ||
| Residual heat | $50 | $50 | |
| Drivetrain | |||
| Limited-slip rear differential | $300 | ||
| Engine / Motor | |||
| Automatic start / stop | $150 | ||
| Raised top speed limiter | $0 | ||
| Exterior | |||
| Body kit | $0 | ||
| Bodyside moldings | $75 | ||
| Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) | $25 | $25 | |
| Painted brake calipers (optional) | $0 | ||
| Rear spoiler | $200 | ||
| Infotainment | |||
| Android Auto support | $100 | $100 | |
| App support | $0 | $0 | |
| Apple CarPlay support | $100 | $100 | |
| Aux input | $50 | $50 | |
| Bluetooth audio streaming | $25 | $25 | |
| Bluetooth cell phone link | $100 | $100 | |
| CD changer, in-dash | $325 | $325 | |
| CD changer, remote | $200 | ||
| CD player | $125 | ||
| DVD-compatible player | $0 | $0 | |
| HD radio | $50 | $50 | |
| In-vehicle Internet | $150 | $150 | |
| Media drive | $15 | $15 | |
| Navigation map updates, three years | $0 | $0 | |
| SMS text-to-speech reader | $25 | $25 | |
| Surround sound | $250 | $250 | |
| Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation | $225 | $225 | |
| Traffic + travel information | $25 | $25 | |
| Voice control for nav and audio | $100 | $100 | |
| Wi-Fi hotspot | $50 | $50 | |
| Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors | |||
| Adaptive headlights | $200 | ||
| Analog clock | $25 | ||
| Auto-dimming driver-side mirror | $75 | $75 | |
| Auto-dimming headlights | $200 | ||
| Chronometer | $100 | ||
| Cornering lights | $50 | ||
| Fog light, rear | $100 | $100 | |
| Fog lights | $125 | ||
| Interior ambient lighting, configurable | $150 | $150 | |
| LED headlights | $1000 | $1000 | |
| Mirror tilt-down in reverse | $25 | $25 | |
| Steering-linked headlights | $150 | ||
| Xenon HID headlights | $500 | ||
| Seats and Interior Trim | |||
| Aluminum trim | $100 | ||
| Illuminated door sill trim plates | $200 | ||
| Leather-wrapped steering wheel | $150 | $150 | |
| Memory system, passenger seat | $150 | $150 | |
| Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat | $50 | $50 | |
| Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat | $50 | $50 | |
| Power-folding headrests, second row seats | $50 | $50 | |
| Synthetic suede steering wheel | $150 | ||
| Upholstered instrument panel, leather | $1000 | $1000 | |
| Wood trim | $300 | $300 | |
| Suspension, Wheels, and Tires | |||
| Adaptive dampers - electrical | $500 | $500 | |
| Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable | $1000 | ||
| Electronic systems calibration selector | $200 | ||
| Rear air springs, auto-leveling | $350 | ||
| Sport suspension (upgrade) | $0 | ||
| Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade) | $0 | ||
| Transmission | |||
| Launch control | $100 | ||
| Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls | $100 | $100 | |
| Total Value of Features | $3,715 | $9,430 | $13,180 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | $0 | $5,715 | $9,465 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | 0 | -5,320 | -8,808 |
Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Mercedes-Benz CLS
| Model Year | 2006 | 2018 |
| Model | Passat | CLS |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Wheelbase | 106.7 in | 113.2 in |
| Length | 188.2 in | 194.5 in |
| Width | 71.7 in | 74.1 in |
| Height | 58.0 in | 55.8 in |
| Curb Weight | 3,306 lb. | 4,159 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 18.5 gal. | 21.1 gal. |
| Row 1 Headroom | 38.4 in | 36.9 in |
| Row 1 Shoulder Room | 55.7 in | 57.1 in |
| Row 1 Hip Room | 0.0 in | 58.0 in |
| Row 1 Legroom | 41.4 in | 42.1 in |
| Row 2 Headroom | 37.8 in | 36.1 in |
| Row 2 Shoulder Room | 54.6 in | 56.5 in |
| Row 2 Hip Room | 0.0 in | 57.6 in |
| Row 2 Legroom | 37.7 in | 35.0 in |
| Cargo Volume | 14.2 ft3 | 15.3 ft3 |
Option Package Details
Volkswagen Passat 3.6 VR6
| Luxury #2 Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Steering-linked headlights | 150 | Yes |
| Xenon HID headlights | 500 | Yes |
| Obstacle detection, front | 150 | Yes |
| Obstacle detection, rear | 250 | Yes |
| Headlight washers | 50 | Yes |
| Dynaudio, 600W, 10 speakers | 350 | No |
| Power tilt adjuster, driver seat | 100 | Yes |
| Perimeter approach lighting | 25 | No |
| Power recliner, passenger seat | 100 | Yes |
| Heated windshield washer nozzles | 15 | Yes |
| Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat | 100 | Yes |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | 100 | Yes |
| Universal garage door opener | 100 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | 150 | Yes |
| Rain-sensing wipers | 100 | Yes |
| Automatic headlights | 125 | Yes |
| Fog lights | 125 | No |
| Sunshades, second row | 125 | No |
| Sunshade, rear | 125 | Yes |
| Memory system, driver seat | 200 | Yes |
| Wood trim | 300 | No |
| Power height adjuster, passenger seat | 50 | Yes |
| Automatic climate control, front | 200 | Yes |
| Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat | 100 | Yes |
| Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat | 100 | Yes |
| Dual-zone climate control | 125 | No |
| Power height adjuster, driver seat | 50 | Yes |
| Cargo net | 40 | No |
| Leather seating surfaces | 900 | Yes |
| Audio controls on steering wheel | 125 | Yes |
| Heated front seats | 200 | Yes |
| Leather-wrapped steering wheel | 150 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 4190 | 79% |
| Total Not Requested | 1090 | 21% |
| Sport Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Sport suspension (upgrade) | 250 | Yes |
| Front sport buckets | 100 | Yes |
| Aluminum trim | 100 | No |
| Total Requested | 350 | 78% |
| Total Not Requested | 100 | 22% |
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