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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: $45,985

Lowest Total Invoice: $31,203

Volkswagen Passat 2.0T SEL Premium   
Difference: $41,933

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2018201820072007
ModelPassatPassatCLSCLS
Trim2.0T SEL PremiumV6 SEL PremiumCLS550CLS63 AMG
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $31,650 $34,650 $66,900 $92,200
Base Invoice $30,353 $33,230 $62,217 $85,746
Obstacle detection, rear     1,110 1,110
Premium Package 2     4,740 3,600
Voice control for nav and audio     500  
Adaptive cruise control     3,160 3,160
Obstacle detection, rear     1,032 1,032
Premium Package 2     4,408 3,348
Voice control for nav and audio     465  
Adaptive cruise control     2,939 2,939
Options (change) 0 0 9,510 7,870
Options (change) 0 0 8,844 7,319
Destination 850 850 775 775
Gas Tax 0 0 1,300 2,600
Total Price $32,500 $35,500 $78,485 $103,445
Total Invoice $31,203 $34,080 $73,136 $96,440

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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: $44,270
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $40,335
Model Year2018201820072007
ModelPassatPassatCLSCLS
Trim2.0T SEL PremiumV6 SEL PremiumCLS550CLS63 AMG
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine174hp I4280hp V6382hp V8507hp V8
TransmissionT6S6T7T7
DrivetrainFWDFWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)400, 9400, 9480, 13480, 13
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/45-18235/45-18245/40-18255/35-19
Total Price$32,500$35,500$78,485$103,445
Adjustments for Features0-150-1,715-2,590
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$32,500$35,350$76,770$100,855
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,850$0$24,085
Total Invoice$31,203$34,080$73,136$96,440
Adjustments for Features0-144-1,598-2,415
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$31,203$33,936$71,538$94,025
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,733$0$22,487

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Mercedes-Benz CLS

Model Year2018201820072007
ModelPassatPassatCLSCLS
Trim2.0T SEL PremiumV6 SEL PremiumCLS550CLS63 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$1200
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  
Sunshade, rear, power  $225$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
Automatic braking, low-speed$200$200  
Blind spot warning system$200$200  
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system  $0$0
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  
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25  
CD changer, in-dash  $325$325
CD player$125$125  
HD radio$50$50  
Mirrorlink support$0$0  
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25  
Surround sound  $250$250
Traffic + travel information$25$25  
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25$25$25 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75$75
Chronometer   $100
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 
Cooled or ventilated front seats  $300$300
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$6,275$6,425$7,990$8,865
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$150$1,715$2,590
Value of Feature Adjustments0-144-1,598-2,415

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Mercedes-Benz CLS

Model Year20182007
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.3,993 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 CLS550

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Package 2
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Proximity key250Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Satellite radio200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Total Requested165069%
Total Not Requested72531%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz CLS CLS63 AMG

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Package 2
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Proximity key250Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Total Requested145067%
Total Not Requested72533%

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