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

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Mercedes-Benz SLC vs. Volkswagen Passat Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $37,930

Volkswagen Passat 3.6 VR6   
Difference: $22,555

Lowest Total Invoice: $34,803

Volkswagen Passat 3.6 VR6   
Difference: $21,518

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Model Year201820182006
ModelSLCSLCPassat
TrimSLC300AMG SLC433.6 VR6
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.4dr Sedan
Base Price $48,400 $61,350 $29,950
Base Invoice $45,012 $57,056 $27,513
Premium 3 Package 9,600 6,650  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720 720  
Leather seating surfaces 770    
Luxury #2 Package     5,250
Sport Package     300
Navigation system     1,800
Premium 3 Package 8,928 6,185  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 670 670  
Leather seating surfaces 716    
Luxury #2 Package     4,797
Sport Package     274
Navigation system     1,589
Options (change) 11,090 7,370 7,350
Options (change) 10,314 6,855 6,660
Destination 995 995 630
Total Price $60,485 $69,715 $37,930
Total Invoice $56,321 $64,906 $34,803

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Passat 3.6 VR6
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $11,610
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $11,326
Model Year201820182006
ModelSLCSLCPassat
TrimSLC300AMG SLC433.6 VR6
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.4dr Sedan
Engine241hp I4362hp V6280hp V6
TransmissionT9T9T6
DrivetrainRWDRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 8500, 11600, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17235/40-18235/45-17
Total Price$60,485$69,715$37,930
Adjustments for Features-10,945-12,2100
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$49,540$57,505$37,930
Cost Above Minimum$0$7,965$0
Total Invoice$56,321$64,906$34,803
Adjustments for Features-10,192-11,3680
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$46,129$53,538$34,803
Cost Above Minimum$0$7,409$0

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Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz SLC vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year201820182006
ModelSLCSLCPassat
TrimSLC300AMG SLC433.6 VR6
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1400$1400 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100
RWD$0$0 
FWD  $0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed$850$850 
Cruise control  $150
Power rear side windows  $200
Proximity key $250 
Remote app$25$25 
Remote climate control$25$25 
Remote start via app$75$75 
Remote window/roof operation $15 
Semi-automated parking system$500$500 
Sunshade, rear  $125
Sunshades, second row  $125
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350 
Wind blocker, small$100$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200$200 
Automatic braking, low-speed$200$200 
Blind spot warning system$200$200 
Driver drowsiness monitor$150$150 
Forward collision warning$200$200 
Knee airbag, driver$75$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75 
Lane departure warning$200$200 
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0$0 
Rearview camera$200$200 
Roll bar$200$200 
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100$100 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment  $50
Cargo net  $40
Overhead sunglass holder  $25
Rear seat pass-through  $100
Climate Control 
Rear air vents  $100
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150$150 
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable$500$500 
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings  $75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25 
Glass roof panel(s)$300$300 
Power retractable hardtop$6750$6750 
Rear spoiler $200 
Sunroof  $900
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100$100 
App support$0$0 
Apple CarPlay support$100$100 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100 
CD changer, remote  $200
DVD-compatible player$0$0 
HD radio$50$50 
In-vehicle Internet$150$150 
Media drive$15$15 
Navigation map updates, three years$0$0 
Satellite radio $200$200
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25 
Surround sound $250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225 
Traffic + travel information$25$25 
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100 
Wi-Fi hotspot$50$50 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25$25 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75 
Auto-dimming headlights$200$200 
Fog light, rear$100$100 
Fog lights  $125
Headlight washers  $50
Illuminated visor mirror, driver  $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger  $50
Interior ambient lighting, configurable$150$150 
LED headlights$1000$1000 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25 
Power-folding mirrors$50$50 
Visor mirror, driver$10$10 
Visor mirror, passenger$10$10 
Xenon HID headlights  $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row  $50
Folding second row seats  $300
Heated front seats $200$200
Memory system, passenger seat$150$150 
Neck-level heating, front seats $150 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0$0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100 
Total Value of Features$15,910$17,175$4,965
Value of Feature Adjustments$10,945$12,210$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-10,192-11,3680

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Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz SLC vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year20182006
ModelSLCPassat
Body2dr Hardtop conv.4dr Sedan
Wheelbase95.7 in106.7 in
Length162.8 in188.2 in
Width71.5 in71.7 in
Height51.3 in58.0 in
Curb Weight3,297 lb.3,306 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.0 in38.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room52.2 in55.7 in
Row 1 Legroom42.5 in41.4 in
Row 2 Headroom0.0 in37.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room0.0 in54.6 in
Row 2 Legroom0.0 in37.7 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
6.4 ft314.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
10.1 ft314.2 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SLC SLC300

Premium 3 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning200No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Blind spot warning system200No
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Semi-automated parking system500No
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
CD player125Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
MP3-compatible player50Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Analog clock25No
LED headlights1000No
Smartphone integration0No
Interior ambient lighting, configurable150No
Apple CarPlay support100No
Android Auto support100No
DVD-compatible player0No
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25No
App support0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75No
Total Requested165033%
Total Not Requested329067%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SLC AMG SLC43

Premium 3 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning200No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Semi-automated parking system500No
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
CD player125Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
MP3-compatible player50Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200No
LED headlights1000No
Smartphone integration0No
Interior ambient lighting, configurable0No
Apple CarPlay support100No
Android Auto support100No
DVD-compatible player0No
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25No
App support0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75No
Total Requested165036%
Total Not Requested291564%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Passat 3.6 VR6

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, remote-125No
Total Requested600126%
Total Not Requested-125-26%
Luxury #2 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Headlight washers50No
Dynaudio, 600W, 10 speakers350No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Wood trim300No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Cargo net40No
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Heated windshield washer nozzles15Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Automatic headlights125Yes
Fog lights125No
Sunshades, second row125No
Sunshade, rear125No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Total Requested414078%
Total Not Requested114022%
Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Front sport buckets100Yes
Aluminum trim100No
Total Requested35078%
Total Not Requested10022%

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