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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: $44,060

Lowest Total Invoice: $31,503

Volkswagen Passat 2.0T SEL Premium   
Difference: $40,108

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2018201820122012
ModelPassatPassatCLSCLS
Trim2.0T SEL PremiumV6 SEL PremiumCLS550CLS63 AMG
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $31,650 $34,650 $71,300 $94,900
Base Invoice $30,353 $33,230 $66,309 $88,257
Rear spoiler 375 375 400  
Driver Assistance Package     2,950 2,950
Obstacle detection, rear     970 970
Folding second row seats     440  
Rear spoiler 300 300 372  
Driver Assistance Package     2,744 2,744
Obstacle detection, rear     902 902
Folding second row seats     409  
Options (change) 375 375 4,760 3,920
Options (change) 300 300 4,427 3,646
Destination 850 850 875 875
Total Price $32,875 $35,875 $76,935 $99,695
Total Invoice $31,503 $34,380 $71,611 $92,778

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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: $40,630
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $36,915
Model Year2018201820122012
ModelPassatPassatCLSCLS
Trim2.0T SEL PremiumV6 SEL PremiumCLS550CLS63 AMG
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine174hp I4280hp V6402hp V8518hp V8
TransmissionT6S6T7T7
DrivetrainFWDFWDRWDRWD
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$76,935$99,695
Adjustments for Features0-150-3,430-4,255
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$32,875$35,725$73,505$95,440
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,850$0$21,935
Total Invoice$31,503$34,380$71,611$92,778
Adjustments for Features0-144-3,193-3,960
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$31,503$34,236$68,418$88,818
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,733$0$20,400

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Mercedes-Benz CLS

Model Year2018201820122012
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 
Adaptive cruise control$600$600  
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed  $850$850
Hands-free trunk or liftgate$100$100  
Proximity key$250$250  
Remote app$25$25  
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
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial  $200$200
Automatic braking, low-speed$200$200  
Blind spot collision prevention  $150$150
Cross-traffic collision intervention, rear$100$100  
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100$100  
Driver drowsiness monitor  $150$150
Knee airbag, driver  $75$75
Knee airbag, passenger  $75$75
Lane departure prevention  $150$150
Lane departure prevention, steering-based$200$200  
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system  $0$0
Rear side airbags  $300$300
Rearview camera$200$200  
Rollover sensor  $50$50
Secondary collision brake assist$25$25  
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
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop   $150
Exterior 
Body kit   $0
Bodyside moldings$75$75  
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  
DVD-compatible player  $0$0
Media drive  $15$15
Mirrorlink support$0$0  
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25  
Surround sound  $250$250
Traffic + travel information$25$25  
Traffic information  $25$25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25$25$25 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75$75
Chronometer   $100
Compass  $0$0
Fog light, rear  $100$100
Fog lights$125$125  
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  
Xenon HID headlights  $500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Heated second row seats$200$200  
Leather door panel trim  $250$250
Memory system, passenger seat  $150$150
Metal pedals$75$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, driver seat$100$100  
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100$100  
Power-folding headrests, second row seats  $50$50
Synthetic suede headliner   $650
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
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0
Transmission 
Launch control   $100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100$100
Total Value of Features$5,675$5,825$9,105$9,930
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$150$3,430$4,255
Value of Feature Adjustments0-144-3,193-3,960

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Mercedes-Benz CLS

Model Year20182012
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

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Parking guidance system - active500Yes
Total Requested900100%
Total Not Requested00%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Lane departure prevention system150Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed200No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Blind spot intervention150No
Total Requested75042%
Total Not Requested105058%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz CLS CLS63 AMG

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Parking guidance system - active500Yes
Total Requested900100%
Total Not Requested00%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Lane departure prevention system150Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed200No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Blind spot intervention150No
Total Requested75042%
Total Not Requested105058%

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