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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: $32,640 Volkswagen Passat Komfort | ||||
| Difference: $72,135 | ||||
Lowest Total Invoice: $30,284 Volkswagen Passat Komfort | ||||
| Difference: $67,309 | ||||
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| Model Year | 2011 | 2011 | 2011 | 2009 |
| Model | SL | SL | SL | Passat |
| Trim | SL550 | SL63 AMG | SL65 AMG | Komfort |
| Body | 2dr Hardtop conv. | 2dr Hardtop conv. | 2dr Hardtop conv. | 4dr Sedan |
| Base Price | $102,600 | $139,050 | $198,750 | $28,300 |
| Base Invoice | $95,418 | $129,316 | $184,838 | $26,436 |
| Wood trim | 0 | 0 | ||
| Navigation system | 1,990 | |||
| Body kit | 1,650 | |||
| Wood trim | 0 | 0 | ||
| Navigation system | 1,758 | |||
| Body kit | 1,390 | |||
| Options (change) | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3,640 |
| Options (change) | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3,148 |
| Destination | 875 | 875 | 875 | 700 |
| Gas Tax | 1,300 | 2,600 | 2,600 | 0 |
| Total Price | $104,775 | $142,525 | $202,225 | $32,640 |
| Total Invoice | $97,593 | $132,791 | $188,313 | $30,284 |
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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mercedes-Benz SL vs. Volkswagen Passat
| Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Passat Komfort | ||||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $56,670 | ||||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $52,904 | ||||
| Model Year | 2011 | 2011 | 2011 | 2009 |
| Model | SL | SL | SL | Passat |
| Trim | SL550 | SL63 AMG | SL65 AMG | Komfort |
| Body | 2dr Hardtop conv. | 2dr Hardtop conv. | 2dr Hardtop conv. | 4dr Sedan |
| Engine | 382hp V8 | 518hp V8 | 604hp V12 | 200hp I4 |
| 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 | 80, 8 |
| Tire (rear if not all the same) | 255/40-18 | 255/35-19 | 255/35-19 | 235/45-17 |
| Total Price | $104,775 | $142,525 | $202,225 | $32,640 |
| Adjustments for Features | -15,465 | -16,815 | -18,265 | 0 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Price | $89,310 | $125,710 | $183,960 | $32,640 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $36,400 | $94,650 | $0 |
| Total Invoice | $97,593 | $132,791 | $188,313 | $30,284 |
| Adjustments for Features | -14,405 | -15,667 | -17,008 | 0 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice | $83,188 | $117,124 | $171,305 | $30,284 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $33,936 | $88,117 | $0 |
Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz SL vs. Volkswagen Passat
| Model Year | 2011 | 2011 | 2011 | 2009 |
| Model | SL | SL | SL | Passat |
| Trim | SL550 | SL63 AMG | SL65 AMG | Komfort |
| 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 | |
| Universal garage door opener | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| 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 | |||
| Obstacle detection, rear | $250 | |||
| Side curtain airbags | $350 | |||
| Temporary spare tire | $150 | $150 | $150 | |
| Cargo Management | ||||
| Air-conditioned storage compartment | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| 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 | |
| Automatic climate control, front | $200 | $200 | $200 | |
| Dual-zone climate control | $125 | $125 | $125 | |
| Rain-sensing wipers | $175 | $175 | $175 | |
| Rear air vents | $100 | |||
| Residual heat | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| Variable intermittent wipers | $75 | |||
| 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 | ||||
| Bluetooth cell phone link | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| CD changer, in-dash | $325 | $325 | $325 | |
| CD player | $125 | |||
| HD radio | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| iPod integration | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Surround sound | $250 | $250 | $250 | |
| Telematics service, such as OnStar | $200 | $200 | $200 | |
| Traffic information | $25 | $25 | $25 | |
| USB port | $25 | |||
| Voice control for nav and audio | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors | ||||
| Auto-dimming driver-side mirror | $75 | $75 | $75 | |
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | $150 | $150 | $150 | |
| 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 | |
| Steering-linked headlights | $150 | $150 | $150 | |
| Xenon HID headlights | $500 | $500 | $500 | |
| Seats and Interior Trim | ||||
| 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 seating surfaces | $900 | $900 | $900 | |
| Leather-wrapped steering wheel | $150 | $150 | ||
| Manual height adjuster, passenger seat | $50 | |||
| Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | $50 | |||
| Massage, driver seat | $100 | $100 | ||
| Massage, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | ||
| Memory system, driver seat | $200 | $200 | $200 | |
| 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 | ||
| Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| Power height adjuster, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat | $100 | |||
| Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | $100 | |||
| Power recliner, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | $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 | |
| Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Synthetic leather seating surfaces | $0 | |||
| 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 | ||
| Transmission | ||||
| Launch control | $100 | |||
| Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls | $100 | $100 | ||
| Total Value of Features | $20,015 | $21,365 | $22,815 | $4,550 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | $15,465 | $16,815 | $18,265 | $0 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | -14,405 | -15,667 | -17,008 | 0 |
Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz SL vs. Volkswagen Passat
| Model Year | 2011 | 2009 |
| 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. | 3,345 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 Komfort
| Navigation system | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| DVD-compatible player | 0 | Yes |
| Media drive, large | 15 | Yes |
| USB port | 25 | Yes |
| SD Card slot | 25 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 665 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
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