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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: $32,500

Volkswagen Passat 2.0T SEL Premium   
Difference: $43,634

Lowest Total Invoice: $31,203

Volkswagen Passat 2.0T SEL Premium   
Difference: $39,747

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2018201820062006
ModelPassatPassatCLSCLS
Trim2.0T SEL PremiumV6 SEL PremiumCLS500CLS55 AMG
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $31,650 $34,650 $64,900 $86,600
Base Invoice $30,353 $33,230 $60,357 $80,538
Lighting Package     1,220 1,220
Obstacle detection, rear     1,100 1,100
Satellite radio     699 699
Proximity key     1,080 1,080
Navigation system     1,240 1,240
Heated front seats     690  
Adaptive cruise control     3,130 3,110
Lighting Package     1,135 1,135
Obstacle detection, rear     1,023 1,023
Satellite radio     650 650
Proximity key     1,004 1,004
Navigation system     1,153 1,153
Heated front seats     642  
Adaptive cruise control     2,911 2,892
Options (change) 0 0 9,159 8,449
Options (change) 0 0 8,518 7,857
Destination 850 850 775 775
Gas Tax 0 0 1,300 1,700
Total Price $32,500 $35,500 $76,134 $97,524
Total Invoice $31,203 $34,080 $70,950 $90,870

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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: $43,194
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $39,337
Model Year2018201820062006
ModelPassatPassatCLSCLS
Trim2.0T SEL PremiumV6 SEL PremiumCLS500CLS55 AMG
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine174hp I4280hp V6302hp V8469hp V8
TransmissionT6S6T7T5
DrivetrainFWDFWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)400, 9400, 9?, 9480, 13
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/45-18235/45-18245/40-18255/35-19
Total Price$32,500$35,500$76,134$97,524
Adjustments for Features0-150-440-1,390
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$32,500$35,350$75,694$96,134
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,850$0$20,440
Total Invoice$31,203$34,080$70,950$90,870
Adjustments for Features0-144-410-1,295
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$31,203$33,936$70,540$89,575
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,733$0$19,035

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Mercedes-Benz CLS

Model Year2018201820062006
ModelPassatPassatCLSCLS
Trim2.0T SEL PremiumV6 SEL PremiumCLS500CLS55 AMG
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100   
6-speed automated manual $1100  
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1200 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1000
FWD$0$0  
RWD  $0$0
Accessories 
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  
Blind spot warning system$200$200  
Cross-traffic collision intervention, rear$100$100  
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100$100  
Forward collision warning$200$200  
Knee airbag, driver  $75$75
Lane departure prevention, steering-based$200$200  
Lane departure warning$200$200  
Rear side airbags  $300$300
Rearview camera$200$200  
Rollover sensor  $50$50
Secondary collision brake assist$25$25  
Tire-pressure monitor$75$75  
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 
Rear air vents$100$100  
Rear air vents with automatic controls  $250$250
Rear dual-zone climate control  $125$125
Residual heat  $50$50
Exterior 
Body kit   $0
Bodyside moldings$75$75  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25  
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  
HD radio$50$50  
Mirrorlink support$0$0  
MP3-compatible player$50$50  
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25  
Surround sound   $250
Traffic + travel information$25$25  
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75$75
Fog light, rear  $100$100
Headlight washers  $50$50
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 
Folding second row seats$300$300  
Heated second row seats$200$200  
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $50 
Massage, driver seat   $100
Massage, passenger seat   $100
Memory system, passenger seat  $150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat   $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat   $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
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat   $100
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat   $100
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat   $100
Power-folding headrests, second row seats  $50$50
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces   $0
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$1000
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100 $100
Total Value of Features$6,325$6,475$6,765$7,715
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$150$440$1,390
Value of Feature Adjustments0-144-410-1,295

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Mercedes-Benz CLS

Model Year20182006
ModelPassatCLS
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase110.4 in112.4 in
Length191.6 in193.0 in
Width72.2 in73.7 in
Height58.5 in54.7 in
Curb Weight3,275 lb.3,813 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.21.1 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.3 in36.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.9 in56.2 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 in56.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in57.6 in
Row 2 Legroom39.1 in35.0 in
Cargo Volume15.9 ft315.8 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz CLS CLS500

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Total Requested50071%
Total Not Requested20029%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz CLS CLS55 AMG

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Total Requested50071%
Total Not Requested20029%

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