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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: $32,875

Volkswagen Passat 2.0T SEL Premium   
Difference: $48,925

Lowest Total Invoice: $31,503

Volkswagen Passat 2.0T SEL Premium   
Difference: $44,642

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2018201820182018
ModelPassatPassatCLSCLS
Trim2.0T SEL PremiumV6 SEL PremiumCLS550AMG CLS63 S
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $31,650 $34,650 $75,150 $108,900
Base Invoice $30,353 $33,230 $69,890 $101,277
Rear spoiler 375 375    
Night Package     300  
Alloy wheels, optional design     500  
Driver Assistance Package     2,250 2,250
Parking Assist Package     1,290  
Folding second row seats     440  
Heated second row seats     625  
Special order charge     250  
Rear spoiler 300 300    
Night Package     279  
Alloy wheels, optional design     465  
Driver Assistance Package     2,093 2,093
Parking Assist Package     1,200  
Folding second row seats     409  
Heated second row seats     581  
Special order charge     233  
Options (change) 375 375 5,655 2,250
Options (change) 300 300 5,260 2,093
Destination 850 850 995 995
Total Price $32,875 $35,875 $81,800 $112,145
Total Invoice $31,503 $34,380 $76,145 $104,365

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Passat 2.0T SEL Premium
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $42,845
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $38,982
Model Year2018201820182018
ModelPassatPassatCLSCLS
Trim2.0T SEL PremiumV6 SEL PremiumCLS550AMG CLS63 S
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine174hp I4280hp V6402hp V8577hp V8
TransmissionT6S6T9T7
DrivetrainFWDFWDRWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)400, 9400, 9610, 14610, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/45-18235/45-18255/40-18255/35-19
Total Price$32,875$35,875$81,800$112,145
Adjustments for Features0-150-6,080-8,780
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$32,875$35,725$75,720$103,365
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,850$0$27,645
Total Invoice$31,503$34,380$76,145$104,365
Adjustments for Features0-144-5,660-8,171
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$31,503$34,236$70,485$96,194
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,733$0$25,709

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Mercedes-Benz CLS

Model Year2018201820182018
ModelPassatPassatCLSCLS
Trim2.0T SEL PremiumV6 SEL PremiumCLS550AMG CLS63 S
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100   
6-speed automated manual $1100  
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1400 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1200
FWD$0$0  
RWD  $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
Sunshade, rear, power   $225
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
Around view cameras  $500 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial  $200$200
Blind spot collision prevention  $150$150
Collision preparation system, rear  $100$100
Cross-traffic collision intervention, 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  
Lane keeping assist  $400$400
Pedestrian detection  $50$50
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system  $0$0
Rear side airbags  $300$300
Rearview camera$200$200 $200
Rollover sensor  $50$50
Secondary collision brake assist$25$25  
Torque vectoring, brake-based   $100
Vehicle health reports$0$0  
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment  $50$50
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25  
Rear seat pass-through$100$100  
Second-row low console  $100$100
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation  $100$100
Dual-zone climate control$125$125  
Residual heat  $50$50
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  
Painted brake calipers (optional)   $0
Infotainment 
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  
Navigation map updates, three years  $0$0
Surround sound  $250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200  
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation  $225$225
Wi-Fi hotspot  $50$50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Adaptive headlights   $200
Analog clock$25$25$25 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75$75
Auto-dimming headlights   $200
Chronometer   $100
Compass  $0$0
Cornering lights   $50
Fog light, rear  $100$100
Fog lights$125$125  
Headlight washers  $50$50
Interior ambient lighting$150$150  
Interior ambient lighting, configurable  $150$150
Mirror tilt-down in reverse  $25$25
Power-folding mirrors $50  
Steering-linked fog lights$50$50  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates$100$100$100 
Heated second row seats$200$200$200 
Illuminated door sill trim plates   $200
Leather door panel trim  $250$250
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150$150 
Memory system, passenger seat  $150$150
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, driver seat$100$100  
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100$100  
Power-folding headrests, second row seats  $50$50
Synthetic suede headliner   $650
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$4,625$4,775$10,705$13,405
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$150$6,080$8,780
Value of Feature Adjustments0-144-5,660-8,171

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Mercedes-Benz CLS

Model Year20182018
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 Weight3,275 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 pedals75Yes
Total Requested275100%
Total Not Requested00%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cross-traffic warning, rear100Yes
Collision preparation system, rear100No
Pedestrian detection50No
Lane keeping assist400Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Blind spot collision prevention150No
Lane departure warning200Yes
Total Requested90047%
Total Not Requested100053%
Parking Assist Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Semi-automated parking system500Yes
Around view cameras300No
Total Requested90075%
Total Not Requested30025%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz CLS AMG CLS63 S

Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cross-traffic warning, rear100Yes
Collision preparation system, rear100No
Pedestrian detection50No
Lane keeping assist400Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Blind spot collision prevention150No
Lane departure warning200Yes
Total Requested90047%
Total Not Requested100053%

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