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Mercedes-Benz SL vs. Volkswagen Passat Price Comparison (MSRP)The sticker prices, before adjusting for remaining feature differences. Usually these are the numbers you will see on the window stickers.
Models in short supply often sell at or even above these prices.
Models in short supply often sell at or even above these prices.
Mercedes-Benz SL vs. Volkswagen Passat Invoice Comparison
Lowest Total Price: $32,875 Volkswagen Passat 2.0T SEL Premium | ||||||
| Difference: $62,300 | ||||||
Lowest Total Invoice: $31,503 Volkswagen Passat 2.0T SEL Premium | ||||||
| Difference: $57,076 | ||||||
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| Model Year | 2017 | 2017 | 2017 | 2017 | 2018 | 2018 |
| Model | SL | SL | SL | SL | Passat | Passat |
| Trim | SL450 | SL550 | AMG SL63 | AMG SL65 | 2.0T SEL Premium | V6 SEL Premium |
| Body | 2dr Hardtop conv. | 2dr Hardtop conv. | 2dr Hardtop conv. | 2dr Hardtop conv. | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Base Price | $86,950 | $110,800 | $151,350 | $219,850 | $31,650 | $34,650 |
| Base Invoice | $80,864 | $103,044 | $140,756 | $204,461 | $30,353 | $33,230 |
| Premium Package | 5,050 | |||||
| Driver Assistance Package | 2,250 | 2,250 | 2,250 | |||
| Wood trim | 0 | 0 | ||||
| Rear spoiler | 375 | 375 | ||||
| Premium Package | 4,697 | |||||
| Driver Assistance Package | 2,093 | 2,093 | 2,093 | |||
| Wood trim | 0 | 0 | ||||
| Rear spoiler | 300 | 300 | ||||
| Options (change) | 7,300 | 2,250 | 2,250 | 0 | 375 | 375 |
| Options (change) | 6,790 | 2,093 | 2,093 | 0 | 300 | 300 |
| Destination | 925 | 925 | 925 | 925 | 850 | 850 |
| Gas Tax | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1,300 | 0 | 0 |
| Total Price | $95,175 | $113,975 | $154,525 | $222,075 | $32,875 | $35,875 |
| Total Invoice | $88,579 | $106,062 | $143,774 | $206,686 | $31,503 | $34,380 |
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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mercedes-Benz SL vs. Volkswagen Passat
| Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Passat 2.0T SEL Premium | ||||||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $48,660 | ||||||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $44,381 | ||||||
| Model Year | 2017 | 2017 | 2017 | 2017 | 2018 | 2018 |
| Model | SL | SL | SL | SL | Passat | Passat |
| Trim | SL450 | SL550 | AMG SL63 | AMG SL65 | 2.0T SEL Premium | V6 SEL Premium |
| Body | 2dr Hardtop conv. | 2dr Hardtop conv. | 2dr Hardtop conv. | 2dr Hardtop conv. | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Engine | 362hp V6 | 449hp V8 | 577hp V8 | 621hp V12 | 174hp I4 | 280hp V6 |
| Transmission | T9 | T9 | T7 | T7 | T6 | S6 |
| Drivetrain | RWD | RWD | RWD | RWD | FWD | FWD |
| EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway) | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG |
| Audio (watts, speakers) | 600, 11 | 600, 11 | 600, 11 | 900, 12 | 400, 9 | 400, 9 |
| Tire (rear if not all the same) | 255/35-19 | 255/35-19 | 255/35-19 | 255/35-19 | 235/45-18 | 235/45-18 |
| Total Price | $95,175 | $113,975 | $154,525 | $222,075 | $32,875 | $35,875 |
| Adjustments for Features | -13,640 | -13,640 | -19,115 | -21,315 | 0 | -150 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Price | $81,535 | $100,335 | $135,410 | $200,760 | $32,875 | $35,725 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $18,800 | $53,875 | $119,225 | $0 | $2,850 |
| Total Invoice | $88,579 | $106,062 | $143,774 | $206,686 | $31,503 | $34,380 |
| Adjustments for Features | -12,695 | -12,693 | -17,785 | -19,838 | 0 | -144 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice | $75,884 | $93,369 | $125,989 | $186,848 | $31,503 | $34,236 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $17,485 | $50,105 | $110,964 | $0 | $2,733 |
Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz SL vs. Volkswagen Passat
| Model Year | 2017 | 2017 | 2017 | 2017 | 2018 | 2018 |
| Model | SL | SL | SL | SL | Passat | Passat |
| Trim | SL450 | SL550 | AMG SL63 | AMG SL65 | 2.0T SEL Premium | V6 SEL Premium |
| Body | 2dr Hardtop conv. | 2dr Hardtop conv. | 2dr Hardtop conv. | 2dr Hardtop conv. | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Transmission and Drivetrain | ||||||
| 9-speed manually-shiftable automatic | $1400 | $1400 | ||||
| 7-speed manually-shiftable automatic | $1200 | $1200 | ||||
| 6-speed manually-shiftable automatic | $1100 | |||||
| 6-speed automated manual | $1100 | |||||
| RWD | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | ||
| FWD | $0 | $0 | ||||
| Accessories | ||||||
| Adaptive cruise control | $600 | $600 | ||||
| Adaptive cruise control, all-speed | $850 | $850 | $850 | $850 | ||
| Power door closers | $300 | |||||
| Power rear side windows | $200 | $200 | ||||
| Power trunk closer | $350 | $350 | $350 | $350 | ||
| Remote start | $150 | $150 | ||||
| Remote window/roof operation | $15 | $15 | $15 | $15 | ||
| Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual | $250 | $250 | ||||
| Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power | $350 | $350 | $350 | $350 | ||
| Universal garage door opener | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| Wind blocker, power small | $300 | $300 | $300 | $300 | ||
| Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety | ||||||
| Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | ||
| Auto-raising roll bars / headrests | $500 | $500 | $500 | $500 | ||
| Automatic braking, high-speed or partial | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | ||
| Blind spot collision prevention | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | ||
| Collision preparation system, rear | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| Cross-traffic collision intervention, rear | $100 | $100 | ||||
| Cross-traffic detection for collision preparation system | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | ||
| Driver drowsiness monitor | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | ||
| Knee airbag, driver | $75 | $75 | $75 | $75 | ||
| Knee airbag, passenger | $75 | $75 | $75 | $75 | ||
| Lane departure prevention, steering-based | $200 | $200 | ||||
| Lane keeping assist | $400 | $400 | $400 | $400 | ||
| Pedestrian detection | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | ||
| Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | ||
| Secondary collision brake assist | $25 | $25 | ||||
| Temporary spare tire | $150 | $150 | ||||
| Tires, run-flat | $150 | $150 | ||||
| Torque vectoring, brake-based | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| Vehicle health reports | $0 | $0 | ||||
| Cargo Management | ||||||
| Air-conditioned storage compartment | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | ||
| Overhead sunglass holder | $25 | $25 | ||||
| Rear seat pass-through | $100 | $100 | ||||
| Storage compartment under front seat(s) | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | ||
| Climate Control | ||||||
| Adaptive windshield washer system | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | ||
| Automatic air recirculation | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| Heated washer fluid system | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | ||
| Heated windshield washer nozzles | $15 | $15 | ||||
| Rear air vents | $100 | $100 | ||||
| Residual heat | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | ||
| Washer fluid outlets in wiper blade | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| Wiper de-icer | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | ||
| Drivetrain | ||||||
| Limited-slip rear differential | $300 | $300 | ||||
| Engine / Motor | ||||||
| Automatic start / stop | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | ||
| Dual-mode exhaust, switchable | $500 | $500 | $500 | $500 | ||
| Raised top speed limiter | $0 | $0 | ||||
| Exterior | ||||||
| Bodyside moldings | $75 | $75 | ||||
| Electronically-variable tint, sunroof or glass roof panel | $2000 | |||||
| Glass roof panel(s) | $300 | $300 | $300 | $300 | ||
| Power retractable hardtop | $6750 | $6750 | $6750 | $6750 | ||
| Rear spoiler | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | ||
| Sunroof | $900 | $900 | ||||
| Infotainment | ||||||
| DVD-compatible player | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | ||
| In-vehicle Internet | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | ||
| iPod integration | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| Media drive | $15 | $15 | $15 | $15 | ||
| Mirrorlink support | $0 | $0 | ||||
| Navigation map updates, three years | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | ||
| Surround sound | $250 | $250 | $250 | $250 | ||
| Telematics service, such as OnStar | $200 | $200 | ||||
| Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation | $225 | $225 | $225 | $225 | ||
| USB port | $25 | $25 | ||||
| Wi-Fi hotspot | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | ||
| Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors | ||||||
| Analog clock | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | ||
| Auto-dimming driver-side mirror | $75 | $75 | $75 | $75 | ||
| Auto-dimming headlights | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | ||
| Chronometer | $100 | $100 | ||||
| Cornering lights | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | ||
| Fog light, rear | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| Fog lights | $125 | $125 | ||||
| Interior ambient lighting | $150 | $150 | ||||
| Interior ambient lighting, configurable | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | ||
| Mirror tilt-down in reverse | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | ||
| Power-folding mirrors | $50 | |||||
| Steering-linked fog lights | $50 | $50 | ||||
| Steering-linked headlights | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | ||
| Seats and Interior Trim | ||||||
| Automatic seat bolsters, driver | $300 | $300 | $300 | $300 | ||
| Automatic seat bolsters, front passenger | $300 | $300 | $300 | $300 | ||
| Center armrest(s), second row | $50 | $50 | ||||
| Cooled or ventilated front seats | $300 | $300 | $300 | $300 | ||
| Door sill trim plates | $100 | $100 | ||||
| Folding second row seats | $300 | $300 | ||||
| Heated second row seats | $200 | $200 | ||||
| Illuminated door sill trim plates | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | ||
| Leather door panel trim | $250 | $250 | $250 | $250 | ||
| Massage, driver seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| Massage, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| Memory system, passenger seat | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | ||
| Neck-level heating, front seats | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | ||
| No leather in second row | $-300 | $-300 | $-300 | $-300 | ||
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | ||
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | ||
| Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | ||
| Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | ||
| Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat | $100 | $100 | ||||
| Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | ||||
| Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| Synthetic suede headliner | $650 | $650 | ||||
| Upholstered instrument panel, leather | $1000 | $1000 | $1000 | $1000 | ||
| Wood trim | $300 | $300 | $300 | $300 | ||
| Suspension, Wheels, and Tires | ||||||
| Active curve tilting | $1000 | $1000 | ||||
| Adaptive dampers - electrical | $500 | $500 | ||||
| Adaptive hydraulic struts, auto-leveling and ht. adjustable | $4000 | $4000 | ||||
| Electronic systems calibration selector | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | ||
| Sport suspension (upgrade) | $0 | |||||
| Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade) | $0 | |||||
| Transmission | ||||||
| Launch control | $100 | |||||
| Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Total Value of Features | $19,255 | $19,255 | $24,730 | $26,930 | $5,615 | $5,765 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | $13,640 | $13,640 | $19,115 | $21,315 | $0 | $150 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | -12,695 | -12,693 | -17,785 | -19,838 | 0 | -144 |
Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz SL vs. Volkswagen Passat
| Model Year | 2017 | 2018 |
| Model | SL | Passat |
| Body | 2dr Hardtop conv. | 4dr Sedan |
| Wheelbase | 101.7 in | 110.4 in |
| Length | 182.3 in | 191.6 in |
| Width | 73.9 in | 72.2 in |
| Height | 51.2 in | 58.5 in |
| Curb Weight | 3,827 lb. | 3,275 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 19.8 gal. | 18.5 gal. |
| Row 1 Headroom | 39.1 in | 38.3 in |
| Row 1 Shoulder Room | 55.5 in | 56.9 in |
| Row 1 Legroom | 42.9 in | 42.4 in |
| Row 2 Headroom | 0.0 in | 37.8 in |
| Row 2 Shoulder Room | 0.0 in | 57.0 in |
| Row 2 Legroom | 0.0 in | 39.1 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 8.5 ft3 | 15.9 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 13.5 ft3 | 15.9 ft3 |
Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SL SL450
| Premium Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Cooled or ventilated front seats | 300 | No |
| Automatic seat bolsters, driver | 300 | No |
| Automatic seat bolsters, front passenger | 300 | No |
| Massage, driver seat | 100 | No |
| Massage, passenger seat | 100 | No |
| Obstacle detection, front | 150 | Yes |
| Obstacle detection, rear | 250 | Yes |
| Rearview camera | 200 | Yes |
| Power decklid | 350 | No |
| Proximity key | 250 | Yes |
| Neck-level heating, front seats | 150 | No |
| Semi-automated parking system | 500 | Yes |
| Hands-free trunk or liftgate | 100 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 1450 | 48% |
| Total Not Requested | 1600 | 52% |
| Driver Assistance Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Speed limit information | 0 | No |
| Cross-traffic detection for collision preparation system | 0 | No |
| Rear cross-traffic detection | 100 | Yes |
| Collision preparation system, rear | 100 | No |
| Pedestrian detection | 50 | No |
| Lane keeping assist system | 400 | Yes |
| Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system | 0 | No |
| Lane departure warning system | 200 | Yes |
| Adaptive cruise control, all-speed | 700 | No |
| Blind spot warning system | 200 | Yes |
| Blind spot intervention | 150 | No |
| Total Requested | 900 | 47% |
| Total Not Requested | 1000 | 53% |
Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SL SL550
| Driver Assistance Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Speed limit information | 0 | No |
| Cross-traffic detection for collision preparation system | 0 | No |
| Rear cross-traffic detection | 100 | Yes |
| Collision preparation system, rear | 100 | No |
| Pedestrian detection | 50 | No |
| Lane keeping assist system | 400 | Yes |
| Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system | 0 | No |
| Lane departure warning system | 200 | Yes |
| Adaptive cruise control, all-speed | 700 | No |
| Blind spot warning system | 200 | Yes |
| Blind spot intervention | 150 | No |
| Total Requested | 900 | 47% |
| Total Not Requested | 1000 | 53% |
Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SL AMG SL63
| Driver Assistance Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Speed limit information | 0 | No |
| Cross-traffic detection for collision preparation system | 0 | No |
| Rear cross-traffic detection | 100 | Yes |
| Collision preparation system, rear | 100 | No |
| Pedestrian detection | 50 | No |
| Lane keeping assist system | 400 | Yes |
| Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system | 0 | No |
| Lane departure warning system | 200 | Yes |
| Adaptive cruise control, all-speed | 700 | No |
| Blind spot warning system | 200 | Yes |
| Blind spot intervention | 150 | No |
| Total Requested | 900 | 47% |
| Total Not Requested | 1000 | 53% |
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