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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: $31,595

Volkswagen Passat 2.5L SEL Premium   
Difference: $54,380

Lowest Total Invoice: $30,273

Volkswagen Passat 2.5L SEL Premium   
Difference: $49,749

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2016201620162016201320132013
ModelSLSLSLSLPassatPassatPassat
TrimSL400SL550AMG SL63AMG SL652.5L SEL PremiumTDI SEL PremiumV6 SEL Premium
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $85,050 $108,050 $149,700 $217,550 $30,425 $32,915 $33,525
Base Invoice $79,097 $100,487 $139,221 $202,322 $29,178 $31,564 $32,151
Wood trim     0 0      
Rear spoiler         375 375 375
Wood trim     0 0      
Rear spoiler         300 300 300
Options (change) 0 0 0 0 375 375 375
Options (change) 0 0 0 0 300 300 300
Destination 925 925 925 925 795 795 795
Gas Tax 0 0 0 1,300 0 0 0
Total Price $85,975 $108,975 $150,625 $219,775 $31,595 $34,085 $34,695
Total Invoice $80,022 $101,412 $140,146 $204,547 $30,273 $32,659 $33,246

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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: $43,280
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $39,418
Model Year2016201620162016201320132013
ModelSLSLSLSLPassatPassatPassat
TrimSL400SL550AMG SL63AMG SL652.5L SEL PremiumTDI SEL PremiumV6 SEL Premium
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine329hp V6449hp V8577hp V8621hp V12170hp I5140hp I4 D280hp V6
TransmissionT7T7T7T7T6S6S6
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)600, 11600, 11600, 11900, 12400, 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$85,975$108,975$150,625$219,775$31,595$34,085$34,695
Adjustments for Features-11,100-14,150-19,125-25,42500-100
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$74,875$94,825$131,500$194,350$31,595$34,085$34,595
Cost Above Minimum$0$19,950$56,625$119,475$0$2,490$3,000
Total Invoice$80,022$101,412$140,146$204,547$30,273$32,659$33,246
Adjustments for Features-10,331-13,168-17,794-23,66300-96
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$69,691$88,244$122,352$180,884$30,273$32,659$33,150
Cost Above Minimum$0$18,553$52,661$111,193$0$2,386$2,877

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Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz SL vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year2016201620162016201320132013
ModelSLSLSLSLPassatPassatPassat
TrimSL400SL550AMG SL63AMG SL652.5L 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$1200$1200$1200   
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic    $1100  
6-speed automated manual     $1100$1100
RWD$0$0$0$0   
FWD    $0$0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed   $850   
Cruise control$150$150$150 $150$150$150
Hands-free trunk or liftgate $100$100$100   
Power door closers   $300   
Power rear side windows    $200$200$200
Power trunk closer $350$350$350   
Proximity key $250$250$250$250$250$250
Remote app$25$25$25$25   
Remote start    $150$150$150
Remote window/roof operation$15$15$15$15   
Semi-automated parking system $500$500$500   
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual    $250$250$250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350$350$350   
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   
Automatic braking, low-speed   $200   
Blind spot collision prevention   $150   
Blind spot warning system   $200   
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system$0$0$0    
Driver drowsiness monitor$150$150$150$150   
Forward collision warning   $200   
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75$75   
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75$75$75   
Lane departure prevention   $150   
Lane departure warning   $200   
Night vision   $1750   
Obstacle detection, front $150$150$150   
Obstacle detection, rear $250$250$250   
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system   $0   
Rearview camera $200$200$200$200$200$200
Temporary spare tire    $150$150$150
Tires, run-flat$150$150     
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100$100$100$100   
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 
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$15
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
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   
Raised top speed limiter  $0$0   
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings    $75$75$75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25$25$25   
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$200
Sunroof    $900$900$900
Infotainment 
App support$0$0$0$0   
In-vehicle Internet$150$150$150$150   
Navigation map updates, three years$0$0$0$0   
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25$25$25   
Surround sound$250$250$250$250   
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225$225$225   
Traffic + travel information$25$25$25$25   
Traffic information    $25$25$25
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100$100$100   
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25$25  $25$25$25
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75$75$75   
Auto-dimming headlights$200$200$200$200   
Chronometer  $100$100   
Fog light, rear$100$100$100$100   
Headlight washers$50$50$50$50   
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25$25$25   
Steering-linked headlights$150$150$150$150   
Xenon HID headlights$500$500$500$500   
Seats and Interior Trim 
Automatic seat bolsters, driver $300$300$300   
Automatic seat bolsters, front passenger $300$300$300   
Center armrest(s), second row    $50$50$50
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300$300$300   
Door sill trim plates$100$100     
Folding second row seats    $300$300$300
Illuminated door sill trim plates  $200$200   
Leather door panel trim$250$250$250$250   
Leather headliner   $1000   
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat    $50$50$50
Massage, driver seat $100$100$100   
Massage, passenger seat $100$100$100   
Memory system, passenger seat$150$150$150$150   
Metal pedals$75$75$75$75   
Neck-level heating, front seats $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, 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    
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces    $0$0$0
Upholstered instrument panel, leather$1000$1000$1000$1000   
Wood trim$300$300$300$300   
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500$500     
Adaptive hydraulic struts, auto-leveling and ht. adjustable  $4000$4000   
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200$200   
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0$0   
Transmission 
Launch control  $100    
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100$100$100  $100
Total Value of Features$15,590$18,640$23,615$29,915$4,490$4,490$4,590
Value of Feature Adjustments$11,100$14,150$19,125$25,425$0$0$100
Value of Feature Adjustments-10,331-13,168-17,794-23,66300-96

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Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz SL vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year20162013
ModelSLPassat
Body2dr Hardtop conv.4dr Sedan
Wheelbase101.8 in110.4 in
Length181.8 in191.6 in
Width73.9 in72.2 in
Height51.8 in58.5 in
Curb Weight3,936 lb.3,167 lb.
Fuel Capacity19.8 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.1 in38.3 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.5 in56.9 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
8.5 ft315.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
13.5 ft315.9 ft3

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