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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: $41,390 Volkswagen Passat VR6 | ||||
| Difference: $66,855 | ||||
Lowest Total Invoice: $38,326 Volkswagen Passat VR6 | ||||
| Difference: $62,494 | ||||
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| Model Year | 2011 | 2011 | 2011 | 2008 |
| Model | SL | SL | SL | Passat |
| Trim | SL550 | SL63 AMG | SL65 AMG | VR6 |
| Body | 2dr Hardtop conv. | 2dr Hardtop conv. | 2dr Hardtop conv. | 4dr Sedan |
| Base Price | $102,600 | $139,050 | $198,750 | $36,050 |
| Base Invoice | $95,418 | $129,316 | $184,838 | $33,597 |
| Obstacle detection, rear | 1,170 | 1,170 | ||
| Adaptive cruise control | 2,300 | 2,300 | 2,300 | 975 |
| Wood trim | 0 | 0 | ||
| iPod integration | 0 | |||
| Heated front seats | 225 | |||
| Body kit | 1,650 | |||
| Navigation system | 1,800 | |||
| Obstacle detection, rear | 1,088 | 1,088 | ||
| Adaptive cruise control | 2,139 | 2,139 | 2,139 | 861 |
| Wood trim | 0 | 0 | ||
| iPod integration | 0 | |||
| Heated front seats | 199 | |||
| Body kit | 1,390 | |||
| Navigation system | 1,589 | |||
| Options (change) | 3,470 | 3,470 | 2,300 | 4,650 |
| Options (change) | 3,227 | 3,227 | 2,139 | 4,039 |
| Destination | 875 | 875 | 875 | 690 |
| Gas Tax | 1,300 | 2,600 | 2,600 | 0 |
| Total Price | $108,245 | $145,995 | $204,525 | $41,390 |
| Total Invoice | $100,820 | $136,018 | $190,452 | $38,326 |
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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mercedes-Benz SL vs. Volkswagen Passat
| Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Passat VR6 | ||||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $54,340 | ||||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $50,837 | ||||
| Model Year | 2011 | 2011 | 2011 | 2008 |
| Model | SL | SL | SL | Passat |
| Trim | SL550 | SL63 AMG | SL65 AMG | VR6 |
| Body | 2dr Hardtop conv. | 2dr Hardtop conv. | 2dr Hardtop conv. | 4dr Sedan |
| Engine | 382hp V8 | 518hp V8 | 604hp V12 | 280hp V6 |
| Transmission | T7 | T7 | T5 | T6 |
| Drivetrain | RWD | RWD | RWD | FWD |
| EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway) | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG |
| Audio (watts, speakers) | 510, 10 | 510, 10 | 510, 10 | 600, 10 |
| Tire (rear if not all the same) | 255/40-18 | 255/35-19 | 255/35-19 | 235/40-18 |
| Total Price | $108,245 | $145,995 | $204,525 | $41,390 |
| Adjustments for Features | -12,515 | -13,865 | -14,915 | 0 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Price | $95,730 | $132,130 | $189,610 | $41,390 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $36,400 | $93,880 | $0 |
| Total Invoice | $100,820 | $136,018 | $190,452 | $38,326 |
| Adjustments for Features | -11,657 | -12,917 | -13,889 | 0 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice | $89,163 | $123,101 | $176,563 | $38,326 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $33,938 | $87,400 | $0 |
Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz SL vs. Volkswagen Passat
| Model Year | 2011 | 2011 | 2011 | 2008 |
| Model | SL | SL | SL | Passat |
| Trim | SL550 | SL63 AMG | SL65 AMG | VR6 |
| Body | 2dr Hardtop conv. | 2dr Hardtop conv. | 2dr Hardtop conv. | 4dr Sedan |
| Transmission and Drivetrain | ||||
| 7-speed manually-shiftable automatic | $1200 | $1200 | ||
| 5-speed manually-shiftable automatic | $1000 | |||
| 6-speed manually-shiftable automatic | $1100 | |||
| RWD | $0 | $0 | $0 | |
| FWD | $0 | |||
| Accessories | ||||
| Power rear side windows | $200 | |||
| Power trunk closer | $350 | |||
| Proximity key | $250 | |||
| Remote window/roof operation | $15 | $15 | $15 | |
| Sunshade, rear | $125 | |||
| Sunshades, second row | $125 | |||
| Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual | $250 | |||
| Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power | $350 | $350 | $350 | |
| Wind blocker, small | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety | ||||
| Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats | $0 | $0 | $0 | |
| Auto-raising roll bars / headrests | $500 | $500 | $500 | |
| Full-size spare tire | $225 | |||
| Knee airbag, driver | $75 | $75 | $75 | |
| Obstacle detection, front | $150 | $150 | $150 | |
| Side curtain airbags | $350 | |||
| Temporary spare tire | $150 | $150 | $150 | |
| Cargo Management | ||||
| Air-conditioned storage compartment | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| Cargo net | $40 | |||
| Overhead sunglass holder | $25 | |||
| Rear seat pass-through | $100 | |||
| Storage compartment under front seat(s) | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| Climate Control | ||||
| Automatic air recirculation | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Rear air vents | $100 | |||
| Residual heat | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| Wiper de-icer | $25 | $25 | $25 | |
| Exterior | ||||
| Body kit | $0 | $0 | $0 | |
| Bodyside moldings | $75 | |||
| Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) | $25 | $25 | $25 | |
| Glass roof panel(s) | $300 | |||
| Power retractable hardtop | $6750 | $6750 | $6750 | |
| Sunroof | $900 | |||
| Infotainment | ||||
| Aux input | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| Bluetooth cell phone link | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| CD changer, in-dash | $325 | $325 | $325 | |
| CD player | $125 | |||
| DVD-compatible player | $0 | $0 | $0 | |
| HD radio | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| Media drive | $15 | $15 | $15 | |
| SD Card slot | $25 | $25 | $25 | |
| Surround sound | $250 | $250 | $250 | |
| Telematics service, such as OnStar | $200 | $200 | $200 | |
| Traffic information | $25 | $25 | $25 | |
| Voice control for nav and audio | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors | ||||
| Auto-dimming driver-side mirror | $75 | $75 | $75 | |
| Compass | $0 | |||
| Cornering lights | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| Fog light, rear | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Headlight washers | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| Mirror tilt-down in reverse | $25 | $25 | $25 | |
| Seats and Interior Trim | ||||
| Aluminum trim | $100 | |||
| Center armrest(s), second row | $50 | |||
| Cooled or ventilated front seats | $300 | |||
| Door sill trim plates | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Folding second row seats | $300 | |||
| Leather door panel trim | $250 | $250 | $250 | |
| Leather-wrapped steering wheel | $150 | $150 | ||
| Massage, driver seat | $100 | $100 | ||
| Massage, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | ||
| Memory system, passenger seat | $150 | $150 | $150 | |
| Metal pedals | $75 | $75 | $75 | |
| Neck-level heating, front seats | $150 | |||
| No leather in second row | $-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 | |
| Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat | $100 | |||
| Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | $100 | |||
| Power seatback bolsters, driver seat | $100 | $100 | ||
| Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | ||
| Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Synthetic suede headliner | $650 | $650 | ||
| Synthetic suede steering wheel | $150 | $150 | ||
| Upholstered instrument panel, leather | $1000 | $1000 | $1000 | |
| Wood trim | $300 | $300 | $300 | |
| Suspension, Wheels, and Tires | ||||
| Adaptive hydraulic struts, auto-leveling and ht. adjustable | $4000 | $4000 | $4000 | |
| Sport suspension (upgrade) | $0 | $0 | $0 | |
| Transmission | ||||
| Launch control | $100 | |||
| Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Total Value of Features | $17,255 | $18,605 | $19,655 | $4,740 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | $12,515 | $13,865 | $14,915 | $0 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | -11,657 | -12,917 | -13,889 | 0 |
Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz SL vs. Volkswagen Passat
| Model Year | 2011 | 2008 |
| Model | SL | Passat |
| Body | 2dr Hardtop conv. | 4dr Sedan |
| Wheelbase | 100.8 in | 106.7 in |
| Length | 180.4 in | 188.2 in |
| Width | 71.5 in | 71.7 in |
| Height | 51.1 in | 58.0 in |
| Curb Weight | 4,221 lb. | 3,306 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 21.1 gal. | 18.5 gal. |
| Row 1 Headroom | 37.7 in | 38.4 in |
| Row 1 Shoulder Room | 54.0 in | 55.7 in |
| Row 1 Hip Room | 53.9 in | 0.0 in |
| Row 1 Legroom | 42.9 in | 41.4 in |
| Row 2 Headroom | 0.0 in | 37.8 in |
| Row 2 Shoulder Room | 0.0 in | 54.6 in |
| Row 2 Legroom | 0.0 in | 37.7 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 7.2 ft3 | 14.2 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 10.2 ft3 | 14.2 ft3 |
Option Package Details
Volkswagen Passat VR6
| Navigation system | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| CD changer, remote | -125 | No |
| Total Requested | 600 | 126% |
| Total Not Requested | -125 | -26% |
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