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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: $31,595

Volkswagen Passat 2.5L SEL Premium   
Difference: $23,075

Lowest Total Invoice: $30,273

Volkswagen Passat 2.5L SEL Premium   
Difference: $20,640

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20182018201320132013
ModelSLCSLCPassatPassatPassat
TrimSLC300AMG SLC432.5L SEL PremiumTDI SEL PremiumV6 SEL Premium
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $48,400 $61,350 $30,425 $32,915 $33,525
Base Invoice $45,012 $57,056 $29,178 $31,564 $32,151
Premium 1 Package 2,500        
Garmin Map Pilot 625 625      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720 720      
Rear spoiler 350   375 375 375
Leather seating surfaces 770        
Interior ambient lighting, configurable 310        
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces   0      
Premium 1 Package 2,325        
Garmin Map Pilot 581 581      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 670 670      
Rear spoiler 326   300 300 300
Leather seating surfaces 716        
Interior ambient lighting, configurable 288        
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces   0      
Options (change) 5,275 1,345 375 375 375
Options (change) 4,906 1,251 300 300 300
Destination 995 995 795 795 795
Total Price $54,670 $63,690 $31,595 $34,085 $34,695
Total Invoice $50,913 $59,302 $30,273 $32,659 $33,246

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Passat 2.5L SEL Premium
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $14,205
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $12,380
Model Year20182018201320132013
ModelSLCSLCPassatPassatPassat
TrimSLC300AMG SLC432.5L SEL PremiumTDI SEL PremiumV6 SEL Premium
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine241hp I4362hp V6170hp I5140hp I4 D280hp V6
TransmissionT9T9T6S6S6
DrivetrainRWDRWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)500, 11500, 11400, 9400, 9400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17235/40-18215/55-17235/45-18235/45-18
Total Price$54,670$63,690$31,595$34,085$34,695
Adjustments for Features-8,870-9,09500-100
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$45,800$54,595$31,595$34,085$34,595
Cost Above Minimum$0$8,795$0$2,490$3,000
Total Invoice$50,913$59,302$30,273$32,659$33,246
Adjustments for Features-8,260-8,46800-96
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$42,653$50,834$30,273$32,659$33,150
Cost Above Minimum$0$8,181$0$2,386$2,877

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Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz SLC vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year20182018201320132013
ModelSLCSLCPassatPassatPassat
TrimSLC300AMG SLC432.5L SEL PremiumTDI SEL PremiumV6 SEL Premium
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1400$1400   
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100  
6-speed automated manual   $1100$1100
RWD$0$0   
FWD  $0$0$0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows  $200$200$200
Remote app$25$25   
Remote climate control$25$25   
Remote start  $150$150$150
Remote start via app$75$75   
Remote window/roof operation$15$15   
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250$250$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   
Driver drowsiness monitor$150$150   
Forward collision warning$200$200   
Knee airbag, driver$75$75   
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75   
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0$0   
Roll bar$200$200   
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100$100   
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder  $25$25$25
Rear seat pass-through  $100$100$100
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front  $200$200$200
Dual-zone climate control  $125$125$125
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175   
Rear air vents  $100$100$100
Variable intermittent wipers  $75$75$75
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150$150   
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable$500$500   
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings  $75$75$75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25   
Glass roof panel(s)$300$300   
Power retractable hardtop$6750$6750   
Sunroof  $900$900$900
Infotainment 
Aux input  $50$50$50
CD player  $125$125$125
DVD-compatible player  $0$0$0
In-vehicle Internet$150$150   
iPod integration  $100$100$100
Media drive  $15$15$15
MP3-compatible player  $50$50$50
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25   
Surround sound$250$250   
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225   
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$25$25
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75   
Compass$0$0   
Cornering lights  $50$50$50
Fog light, rear$100$100   
Fog lights  $125$125$125
Illuminated visor mirror, driver  $50$50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger  $50$50$50
Interior ambient lighting $150$150$150$150
Interior ambient lighting, configurable$150    
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25   
Power-folding mirrors$50$50   
Visor mirror, driver$10$10   
Visor mirror, passenger$10$10   
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100$100   
Center armrest(s), second row  $50$50$50
Door sill trim plates$100$100   
Folding second row seats  $300$300$300
Leather door panel trim$250    
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $50$50$50
Memory system, passenger seat$150$150   
Metal pedals$75$75   
Neck-level heating, front seats$150$150   
No leather in second row$-300$-300   
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150   
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150$150   
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100$100
Synthetic suede door panel trim $250   
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces $0$0$0$0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200   
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0   
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100  $100
Total Value of Features$13,460$13,685$4,590$4,590$4,690
Value of Feature Adjustments$8,870$9,095$0$0$100
Value of Feature Adjustments-8,260-8,46800-96

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Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz SLC vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year20182013
ModelSLCPassat
Body2dr Hardtop conv.4dr Sedan
Wheelbase95.7 in110.4 in
Length162.8 in191.6 in
Width71.5 in72.2 in
Height51.3 in58.5 in
Curb Weight3,297 lb.3,167 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.0 in38.3 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room52.2 in56.9 in
Row 1 Legroom42.5 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
6.4 ft315.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
10.1 ft315.9 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SLC SLC300

Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Surround sound250No
Proximity key250Yes
Remote window/roof operation15No
Neck-level heating, front seats150No
Harman/Kardon, 500W, 11 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested65046%
Total Not Requested76554%
Garmin Map Pilot
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75No
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested62589%
Total Not Requested7511%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SLC AMG SLC43

Garmin Map Pilot
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75No
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested62589%
Total Not Requested7511%

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