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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: $40,219

Volkswagen Passat VR6   
Difference: $20,616

Lowest Total Invoice: $37,246

Volkswagen Passat VR6   
Difference: $19,401

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Model Year201820182008
ModelSLCSLCPassat
TrimSLC300AMG SLC43VR6
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.4dr Sedan
Base Price $48,400 $61,350 $36,050
Base Invoice $45,012 $57,056 $33,597
Premium 3 Package 9,600 6,650  
Leather seating surfaces 770    
Rear spoiler 350   479
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720 720  
iPod integration     0
Heated front seats     225
Navigation system     1,800
Adaptive cruise control     975
Premium 3 Package 8,928 6,185  
Leather seating surfaces 716    
Rear spoiler 326   310
Metallic paint (extra cost) 670 670  
iPod integration     0
Heated front seats     199
Navigation system     1,589
Adaptive cruise control     861
Options (change) 11,440 7,370 3,479
Options (change) 10,640 6,855 2,959
Destination 995 995 690
Total Price $60,835 $69,715 $40,219
Total Invoice $56,647 $64,906 $37,246

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Passat VR6
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $9,921
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $9,442
Model Year201820182008
ModelSLCSLCPassat
TrimSLC300AMG SLC43VR6
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)225/45-17235/40-18235/40-18
Total Price$60,835$69,715$40,219
Adjustments for Features-10,695-11,7600
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$50,140$57,955$40,219
Cost Above Minimum$0$7,815$0
Total Invoice$56,647$64,906$37,246
Adjustments for Features-9,959-10,9490
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$46,688$53,957$37,246
Cost Above Minimum$0$7,269$0

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Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz SLC vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year201820182008
ModelSLCSLCPassat
TrimSLC300AMG SLC43VR6
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  $600
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed$850$850 
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 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0 
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 
Full-size spare tire  $225
Knee airbag, driver$75$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75 
Lane departure warning$200$200 
Obstacle detection, front$150$150 
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0$0 
Rearview camera$200$200 
Roll bar$200$200 
Temporary spare tire$150$150 
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100$100 
Cargo Management 
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 
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 
DVD-compatible player$0$0 
HD radio$50$50 
In-vehicle Internet$150$150 
iPod integration  $100
Media drive$15$15 
Navigation map updates, three years$0$0 
Satellite radio $200$200
SD Card slot$25$25 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25 
Surround sound $250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225 
Traffic + travel information$25$25 
USB port$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
Illuminated visor mirror, driver  $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger  $50
Interior ambient lighting  $150
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
Door sill trim plates$100$100 
Folding second row seats  $300
Heated front seats $200$200
Leather door panel trim$250$250 
Memory system, passenger seat$150$150 
Metal pedals$75$75 
Neck-level heating, front seats $150 
No leather in second row$-300$-300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0$0
Total Value of Features$16,285$17,350$5,590
Value of Feature Adjustments$10,695$11,760$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-9,959-10,9490

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Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz SLC vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year20182008
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, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Semi-automated parking system500No
Interior ambient lighting, configurable150No
Apple CarPlay support100No
Android Auto support100No
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
DVD-compatible player0No
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25No
App support0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75No
Total Requested150030%
Total Not Requested344070%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SLC AMG SLC43

Premium 3 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning200No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Semi-automated parking system500No
Interior ambient lighting, configurable0No
Apple CarPlay support100No
Android Auto support100No
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
CD player125Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
MP3-compatible player50Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200No
LED headlights1000No
Smartphone integration0No
DVD-compatible player0No
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25No
App support0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75No
Total Requested150033%
Total Not Requested306567%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Passat VR6

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, remote-125No
Total Requested600126%
Total Not Requested-125-26%

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