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Mercedes-Benz SL vs. Volkswagen Passat Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Mercedes-Benz SL vs. Volkswagen Passat Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $31,220

Volkswagen Passat 2.5L SEL Premium   
Difference: $66,255

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,973

Volkswagen Passat 2.5L SEL Premium   
Difference: $60,831

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2008200820082008201320132013
ModelSLSLSLSLPassatPassatPassat
TrimSL550SL600SL55 AMGSL65 AMG2.5L SEL PremiumTDI SEL PremiumV6 SEL Premium
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $95,300 $133,200 $129,300 $187,200 $30,425 $32,915 $33,525
Base Invoice $88,629 $123,876 $120,249 $174,096 $29,178 $31,564 $32,151
Wood trim     0 0      
Wood trim     0 0      
Options (change) 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Options (change) 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Destination 875 875 875 875 795 795 795
Gas Tax 1,300 2,600 2,600 2,600 0 0 0
Total Price $97,475 $136,675 $132,775 $190,675 $31,220 $33,710 $34,320
Total Invoice $90,804 $127,351 $123,724 $177,571 $29,973 $32,359 $32,946

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mercedes-Benz SL vs. Volkswagen Passat

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Passat 2.5L SEL Premium
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $53,955
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $49,373
Model Year2008200820082008201320132013
ModelSLSLSLSLPassatPassatPassat
TrimSL550SL600SL55 AMGSL65 AMG2.5L SEL PremiumTDI SEL PremiumV6 SEL Premium
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine382hp V8510hp V12510hp V8604hp V12170hp I5140hp I4 D280hp V6
TransmissionT7T5T5T5T6S6S6
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)250, 8250, 8250, 8250, 8400, 9400, 9400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/40-18255/40-18255/35-19255/35-19215/55-17235/45-18235/45-18
Total Price$97,475$136,675$132,775$190,675$31,220$33,710$34,320
Adjustments for Features-12,300-14,000-13,150-14,10000-100
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$85,175$122,675$119,625$176,575$31,220$33,710$34,220
Cost Above Minimum$0$37,500$34,450$91,400$0$2,490$3,000
Total Invoice$90,804$127,351$123,724$177,571$29,973$32,359$32,946
Adjustments for Features-11,458-13,045-12,254-13,13100-96
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$79,346$114,306$111,470$164,440$29,973$32,359$32,850
Cost Above Minimum$0$34,960$32,124$85,094$0$2,386$2,877

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Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz SL vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year2008200820082008201320132013
ModelSLSLSLSLPassatPassatPassat
TrimSL550SL600SL55 AMGSL65 AMG2.5L SEL PremiumTDI SEL PremiumV6 SEL Premium
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200      
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1000$1000$1000   
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic    $1100  
6-speed automated manual     $1100$1100
RWD$0$0$0$0   
FWD    $0$0$0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows    $200$200$200
Power trunk closer $350 $350   
Proximity key $250 $250$250$250$250
Remote start    $150$150$150
Remote window/roof operation$15$15$15$15   
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual    $250$250$250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350$350$350   
Wind blocker, small$100$100$100$100   
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   
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75$75   
Rearview camera    $200$200$200
Side curtain airbags    $350$350$350
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50$50$50   
Overhead sunglass holder    $25$25$25
Rear seat pass-through    $100$100$100
Storage compartment under front seat(s)$50$50$50$50   
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100$100$100   
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175$175$175   
Rear air vents    $100$100$100
Residual heat$50$50$50$50   
Variable intermittent wipers    $75$75$75
Wiper de-icer$25$25$25$25   
Exterior 
Body kit  $0$0   
Bodyside moldings    $75$75$75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25$25$25   
Power retractable hardtop$6750$6750$6750$6750   
Sunroof    $900$900$900
Infotainment 
Aux input    $50$50$50
Bluetooth audio streaming    $25$25$25
CD changer, remote$200$200$200$200   
DVD-compatible player    $0$0$0
HD radio    $50$50$50
iPod integration    $100$100$100
Media drive    $15$15$15
SD Card slot    $25$25$25
Surround sound$250$250$250$250   
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200$200$200   
Traffic information    $25$25$25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock    $25$25$25
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75$75$75   
Cornering lights $50 $50$50$50$50
Fog light, rear$100$100$100$100   
Headlight washers$50$50$50$50   
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25$25$25   
Xenon HID headlights$500$500$500$500   
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row    $50$50$50
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300 $300   
Door sill trim plates$100$100$100$100   
Folding second row seats    $300$300$300
Leather door panel trim$250$250$250$250   
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150   $150$150$150
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat    $50$50$50
Memory system, passenger seat$150$150$150$150   
Metal pedals$75$75$75$75   
No leather in second row$-300$-300$-300$-300   
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150$150$150   
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $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      
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100   $100$100$100
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat $100$100$100   
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat $100$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$650   
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces    $0$0$0
Synthetic suede steering wheel  $150$150   
Upholstered instrument panel, leather$1000$1000$1000$1000   
Wood trim$300$300$300$300   
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel $150     
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive hydraulic struts, auto-leveling and ht. adjustable$4000$4000$4000$4000   
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0$0   
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100$100  $100
Total Value of Features$17,090$18,790$17,940$18,890$4,790$4,790$4,890
Value of Feature Adjustments$12,300$14,000$13,150$14,100$0$0$100
Value of Feature Adjustments-11,458-13,045-12,254-13,13100-96

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Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz SL vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year20082013
ModelSLPassat
Body2dr Hardtop conv.4dr Sedan
Wheelbase100.8 in110.4 in
Length178.5 in191.6 in
Width71.5 in72.2 in
Height51.0 in58.5 in
Curb Weight4,221 lb.3,167 lb.
Fuel Capacity21.1 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.7 in38.3 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.0 in56.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.9 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.9 in42.4 in
Row 2 Headroom0.0 in37.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room0.0 in57.0 in
Row 2 Legroom0.0 in39.1 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
7.3 ft315.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
10.2 ft315.9 ft3

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