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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: $41,244 Volkswagen Passat VR6 | ||||
| Difference: $27,501 | ||||
Lowest Total Invoice: $38,085 Volkswagen Passat VR6 | ||||
| Difference: $25,913 | ||||
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| Model Year | 2008 | 2015 | 2015 | 2015 |
| Model | Passat | CLS | CLS | CLS |
| Trim | VR6 | CLS400 | CLS550 | CLS63 AMG S |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Base Price | $36,050 | $65,990 | $73,200 | $106,550 |
| Base Invoice | $33,597 | $61,371 | $68,076 | $99,092 |
| Heated front seats | 225 | |||
| Navigation system | 1,800 | |||
| Rear side airbags | 350 | |||
| iPod integration | 0 | |||
| Rear spoiler | 479 | 400 | 400 | |
| Body kit | 1,650 | |||
| Wheel Package | 990 | 760 | ||
| Folding second row seats | 440 | 440 | ||
| Heated front seats | 199 | |||
| Navigation system | 1,589 | |||
| Rear side airbags | 310 | |||
| iPod integration | 0 | |||
| Rear spoiler | 310 | 372 | 372 | |
| Body kit | 1,390 | |||
| Wheel Package | 921 | 707 | ||
| Folding second row seats | 409 | 409 | ||
| Options (change) | 4,504 | 1,830 | 1,600 | 0 |
| Options (change) | 3,798 | 1,702 | 1,488 | 0 |
| Destination | 690 | 925 | 925 | 925 |
| Total Price | $41,244 | $68,745 | $75,725 | $107,475 |
| Total Invoice | $38,085 | $63,998 | $70,489 | $100,017 |
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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Mercedes-Benz CLS
| Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Passat VR6 | ||||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $23,976 | ||||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $22,631 | ||||
| Model Year | 2008 | 2015 | 2015 | 2015 |
| Model | Passat | CLS | CLS | CLS |
| Trim | VR6 | CLS400 | CLS550 | CLS63 AMG S |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Engine | 280hp V6 | 329hp V6 | 402hp V8 | 577hp V8 |
| Transmission | T6 | T7 | T9 | T7 |
| Drivetrain | FWD | RWD | RWD | AWD |
| EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway) | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG |
| Audio (watts, speakers) | 600, 10 | ?, 8 | 610, 14 | 610, 14 |
| Tire (rear if not all the same) | 235/40-18 | 255/40-18 | 255/40-18 | 255/35-19 |
| Total Price | $41,244 | $68,745 | $75,725 | $107,475 |
| Adjustments for Features | 0 | -3,525 | -5,865 | -9,965 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Price | $41,244 | $65,220 | $69,860 | $97,510 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $0 | $4,640 | $32,290 |
| Total Invoice | $38,085 | $63,998 | $70,489 | $100,017 |
| Adjustments for Features | 0 | -3,282 | -5,459 | -9,273 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice | $38,085 | $60,716 | $65,030 | $90,744 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $0 | $4,314 | $30,028 |
Features Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Mercedes-Benz CLS
| Model Year | 2008 | 2015 | 2015 | 2015 |
| Model | Passat | CLS | CLS | CLS |
| Trim | VR6 | CLS400 | CLS550 | CLS63 AMG S |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Transmission and Drivetrain | ||||
| 6-speed manually-shiftable automatic | $1100 | |||
| 7-speed manually-shiftable automatic | $1200 | $1200 | ||
| 9-speed manually-shiftable automatic | $1400 | |||
| FWD | $0 | |||
| RWD | $0 | $0 | ||
| AWD | $1700 | |||
| Accessories | ||||
| Remote app | $25 | $25 | $25 | |
| Remote window/roof operation | $15 | $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 | $350 | |
| Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety | ||||
| Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats | $0 | $0 | $0 | |
| Automatic braking, high-speed or partial | $200 | $200 | $200 | |
| Automatic braking, low-speed | $200 | $200 | $200 | |
| Driver drowsiness monitor | $150 | $150 | $150 | |
| Forward collision warning | $200 | $200 | $200 | |
| Full-size spare tire | $225 | |||
| Knee airbag, driver | $75 | $75 | $75 | |
| Knee airbag, passenger | $75 | $75 | $75 | |
| Obstacle detection, front | $150 | |||
| Obstacle detection, rear | $250 | $250 | ||
| Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system | $0 | $0 | $0 | |
| Rollover sensor | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| Temporary spare tire | $150 | $150 | $150 | |
| Torque vectoring, brake-based | $100 | |||
| Cargo Management | ||||
| Air-conditioned storage compartment | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| Cargo net | $40 | |||
| Overhead sunglass holder | $25 | |||
| Rear seat pass-through | $100 | |||
| Second-row low console | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Climate Control | ||||
| Automatic air recirculation | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Dual-zone climate control | $125 | |||
| Residual heat | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| Drivetrain | ||||
| Limited-slip rear differential | $300 | |||
| Engine / Motor | ||||
| Automatic start / stop | $150 | |||
| Raised top speed limiter | $0 | |||
| Exterior | ||||
| Body kit | $0 | $0 | ||
| Bodyside moldings | $75 | |||
| Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) | $25 | $25 | $25 | |
| Painted brake calipers (optional) | $0 | |||
| Infotainment | ||||
| App support | $0 | $0 | ||
| Aux input | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| Bluetooth audio streaming | $25 | $25 | $25 | |
| Bluetooth cell phone link | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| CD changer, in-dash | $325 | $325 | $325 | |
| CD player | $125 | |||
| DVD-compatible player | $0 | $0 | $0 | |
| HD radio | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| In-vehicle Internet | $150 | $150 | ||
| iPod integration | $100 | |||
| Media drive | $15 | $15 | ||
| Navigation map updates, three years | $0 | $0 | ||
| Satellite radio | $200 | $200 | $200 | |
| SD Card slot | $25 | $25 | $25 | |
| SMS text-to-speech reader | $25 | $25 | $25 | |
| Surround sound | $250 | $250 | ||
| Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation | $225 | $225 | $225 | |
| Traffic + travel information | $25 | $25 | ||
| USB port | $25 | $25 | $25 | |
| Voice control for nav and audio | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors | ||||
| Adaptive headlights | $200 | |||
| Analog clock | $25 | $25 | ||
| Auto-dimming driver-side mirror | $75 | $75 | $75 | |
| Auto-dimming headlights | $200 | |||
| Chronometer | $100 | |||
| Cornering lights | $50 | |||
| Fog light, rear | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Fog lights | $125 | |||
| Headlight washers | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| Interior ambient lighting | $150 | |||
| Interior ambient lighting, configurable | $150 | $150 | $150 | |
| LED headlights | $1000 | $1000 | $1000 | |
| Mirror tilt-down in reverse | $25 | $25 | $25 | |
| Steering-linked headlights | $150 | |||
| Xenon HID headlights | $500 | |||
| Seats and Interior Trim | ||||
| Aluminum trim | $100 | |||
| Door sill trim plates | $100 | $100 | ||
| Illuminated door sill trim plates | $200 | |||
| Leather door panel trim | $250 | $250 | $250 | |
| Leather-wrapped steering wheel | $150 | $150 | $150 | |
| Memory system, passenger seat | $150 | $150 | $150 | |
| Metal pedals | $75 | $75 | $75 | |
| Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| Power-folding headrests, second row seats | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| Synthetic suede headliner | $650 | |||
| Synthetic suede steering wheel | $150 | |||
| Upholstered instrument panel, leather | $1000 | $1000 | $1000 | |
| Wood trim | $300 | $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 | $0 | ||
| Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade) | $0 | |||
| Transmission | ||||
| Launch control | $100 | |||
| Total Value of Features | $4,040 | $7,565 | $9,905 | $14,005 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | $0 | $3,525 | $5,865 | $9,965 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | 0 | -3,282 | -5,459 | -9,273 |
Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Mercedes-Benz CLS
| Model Year | 2008 | 2015 |
| 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. | 4,035 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
Mercedes-Benz CLS CLS400
| Wheel Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Sport suspension (upgrade) | 250 | Yes |
| Alloy wheels, optional design | 0 | No |
| Special interior trim | 0 | No |
| Metal pedals | 75 | No |
| Dark-colored headliner (optional) | 0 | No |
| Total Requested | 250 | 77% |
| Total Not Requested | 75 | 23% |
Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz CLS CLS550
| Wheel Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Sport suspension (upgrade) | 250 | Yes |
| Alloy wheels, optional design | 0 | No |
| Special interior trim | 0 | No |
| Metal pedals | 75 | No |
| Dark-colored headliner (optional) | 0 | No |
| Total Requested | 250 | 77% |
| Total Not Requested | 75 | 23% |
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