2013 Volkswagen CC vs. Its Competition
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The 2013 Volkswagen CC really competes against two different tiers of vehicles: mass-market sedans, like the Camry, Accord, and Sonata; or entry-level sport sedans such as the Acura A4, Acura TL, or Volvo S60.
Compared to any of these luxury models, the CC's tight back seat space isn't any worse.
The Mercedes-Benz CLS sedan looks quite a bit like the CC from a distance, at least in profile, but the CLS models cost tens of thousands more.
The Audi A4 has a tighter interior, though it's somewhat better trimmed and drives more like a pure sport sedan.
The Acura TL is another good alternative and is available in top performance guise with a manual transmission and all-wheel drive.
The Volvo S60 is also somewhat sportier on the road than the CC, although it doesn't feel all that much more luxurious.
Like the CC, the Nissan Maxima is a dressed-up, more fashionable sedan based on a mainstream one (the Altima, in the Maxima's case).
 2013 Volkswagen CCGet FREE Price Quote |  2013 Honda CrosstourGet FREE Price Quote |  2012 Acura TLGet FREE Price Quote |  2012 Audi A4Get FREE Price Quote |  2012 Mercedes-Benz CLS ClassGet FREE Price Quote |  2012 Nissan MaximaGet FREE Price Quote |
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The 2013 Volkswagen CC sacrifices some practicality in the name of fashion, and feels like a luxury car in many respects. | The 2013 Honda Crosstour has a cloudy narrative: it wants to be a roomy alternative to a best-selling sedan, but doesn't net much more room for its less gainly look. | The 2012 Acura TL is a surprisingly well-rounded luxury sedan, with a host of advanced tech features, and in top SH-AWD trim morphs into a complete and compelling sport sedan. | The 2012 Audi A4 provides an engaging driving experience, impressive in-cabin technology, and surprisingly great fuel efficiency—making it a good everyday driver among premium sedans. | Still a fashionista at heart, the 2012 Mercedes-Benz CLS is cut from a more masculine pattern book these days--especially in powerful AMG trim. | The 2012 Nissan Maxima is a great pick if you want a stylish, sporty, comfortable, and lavishly trimmed sedan; serious sport-sedan enthusiasts should look elsewhere, however. |
| MSRP From | |||||
| $30,545 | $27,230 | $35,705 | $32,500 | $71,300 | $32,420 |
| Gas Mileage | |||||
| 17 MPG City / 32 MPG Hwy | 19 MPG City / 31 MPG Hwy | 17 MPG City / 29 MPG Hwy | 21 MPG City / 31 MPG Hwy | 16 MPG City / 25 MPG Hwy | 19 MPG City / 26 MPG Hwy |
| Engine | |||||
| Turbocharged Gas I4 | Gas I4 | Gas V6 | Turbocharged Gas I4 | Gas V8 | Gas V6 |
| EPA Class | |||||
| Compact | Sport Utility Vehicle - 2WD | Mid-Size | Compact Cars | Compact | Mid-Size |
| Style Name | |||||
| 4-Door Sedan Manual Sport | 2WD I4 5-Door EX | 4-Door Sedan Automatic 2WD | 4-Door Sedan CVT FrontTrak 2.0T Prestige | 4-Door Sedan CLS550 RWD | 4-Door Sedan V6 CVT 3.5 S |
| Drivetrain | |||||
| Front Wheel Drive | Front Wheel Drive | Front-Wheel Drive | Front Wheel Drive | Rear Wheel Drive | Front Wheel Drive |
| Passenger Capacity | |||||
| 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 5 |
| Passenger Doors | |||||
| N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Body Style | |||||
| Sedan | 4 Door | 4 Door Sedan | Sedan | 4 Door Sedan | 4 Door Sedan |
| Transmission | |||||
| Manual | Automatic | Automatic | Continuously Variable Ratio | Automatic | Continuously Variable |
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