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

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Volkswagen Passat vs. Mercedes-Benz CLS Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $31,595

Volkswagen Passat 2.5L SEL Premium   
Difference: $45,790

Lowest Total Invoice: $30,273

Volkswagen Passat 2.5L SEL Premium   
Difference: $41,765

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20132013201320182018
ModelPassatPassatPassatCLSCLS
Trim2.5L SEL PremiumTDI SEL PremiumV6 SEL PremiumCLS550AMG CLS63 S
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $30,425 $32,915 $33,525 $75,150 $108,900
Base Invoice $29,178 $31,564 $32,151 $69,890 $101,277
Rear spoiler 375 375 375    
Night Package       300  
Alloy wheels, optional design       500  
Folding second row seats       440  
Rear spoiler 300 300 300    
Night Package       279  
Alloy wheels, optional design       465  
Folding second row seats       409  
Options (change) 375 375 375 1,240 0
Options (change) 300 300 300 1,153 0
Destination 795 795 795 995 995
Total Price $31,595 $34,085 $34,695 $77,385 $109,895
Total Invoice $30,273 $32,659 $33,246 $72,038 $102,272

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Passat 2.5L SEL Premium
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $38,425
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $34,909
Model Year20132013201320182018
ModelPassatPassatPassatCLSCLS
Trim2.5L SEL PremiumTDI SEL PremiumV6 SEL PremiumCLS550AMG CLS63 S
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine170hp I5140hp I4 D280hp V6402hp V8577hp V8
TransmissionT6S6S6T9T7
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDRWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)400, 9400, 9400, 9610, 14610, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/55-17235/45-18235/45-18255/40-18255/35-19
Total Price$31,595$34,085$34,695$77,385$109,895
Adjustments for Features00-100-7,365-11,465
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$31,595$34,085$34,595$70,020$98,430
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,490$3,000$0$28,410
Total Invoice$30,273$32,659$33,246$72,038$102,272
Adjustments for Features00-96-6,856-10,670
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$30,273$32,659$33,150$65,182$91,602
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,386$2,877$0$26,420

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Mercedes-Benz CLS

Model Year20132013201320182018
ModelPassatPassatPassatCLSCLS
Trim2.5L SEL PremiumTDI SEL PremiumV6 SEL PremiumCLS550AMG CLS63 S
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100    
6-speed automated manual $1100$1100  
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1400 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic    $1200
FWD$0$0$0  
RWD   $0 
AWD    $1700
Accessories 
Proximity key$250$250$250  
Remote app   $25$25
Remote start$150$150$150  
Remote window/roof operation   $15$15
Semi-automated parking system    $500
Sunshade, rear, power    $225
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250$250  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power   $350$350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats   $0$0
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
Obstacle detection, rear    $250
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system   $0$0
Rear side airbags   $300$300
Rollover sensor   $50$50
Torque vectoring, brake-based    $100
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment   $50$50
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25$25  
Rear seat pass-through$100$100$100  
Second-row low console   $100$100
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation   $100$100
Dual-zone climate control$125$125$125  
Rain-sensing wipers   $175$175
Residual heat   $50$50
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75$75  
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential    $300
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop    $150
Raised top speed limiter    $0
Exterior 
Black exterior trim (optional)   $0 
Body kit    $0
Bodyside moldings$75$75$75  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)   $25$25
Painted brake calipers (optional)    $0
Infotainment 
Android Auto support   $100$100
App support   $0$0
Apple CarPlay support   $100$100
CD changer, in-dash   $325$325
CD player$125$125$125  
In-vehicle Internet   $150$150
iPod integration$100$100$100  
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
Traffic information$25$25$25  
USB port   $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$25$25$25 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror   $75$75
Auto-dimming headlights    $200
Chronometer    $100
Compass   $0$0
Cornering lights$50$50$50 $50
Fog light, rear   $100$100
Fog lights$125$125$125  
Headlight washers   $50$50
Interior ambient lighting$150$150$150  
Interior ambient lighting, configurable   $150$150
LED headlights   $1000$1000
Mirror tilt-down in reverse   $25$25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates   $100 
Illuminated door sill trim plates    $200
Leather door panel trim   $250$250
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150$150$150 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50$50$50  
Memory system, passenger seat   $150$150
Metal pedals   $75$75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat   $150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat   $150$150
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat   $50$50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat   $50$50
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100  
Power-folding headrests, second row seats   $50$50
Synthetic suede headliner    $650
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces$0$0$0  
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
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)    $0
Transmission 
Launch control    $100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100$100$100
Total Value of Features$3,050$3,050$3,150$10,415$14,515
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$0$100$7,365$11,465
Value of Feature Adjustments00-96-6,856-10,670

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Mercedes-Benz CLS

Model Year20132018
ModelPassatCLS
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase110.4 in113.2 in
Length191.6 in194.5 in
Width72.2 in74.1 in
Height58.5 in55.8 in
Curb Weight3,167 lb.4,159 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.21.1 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.3 in36.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.9 in57.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in58.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.4 in42.1 in
Row 2 Headroom37.8 in36.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.0 in56.5 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in57.6 in
Row 2 Legroom39.1 in35.0 in
Cargo Volume15.9 ft315.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz CLS CLS550

Night Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear spoiler200Yes
Special interior trim0No
Black exterior trim (optional)0No
Metal pedals75No
Total Requested20073%
Total Not Requested7527%

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