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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: $32,190

Volkswagen Passat 1.8T SEL Premium   
Difference: $31,145

Lowest Total Invoice: $30,844

Volkswagen Passat 1.8T SEL Premium   
Difference: $28,128

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2018201820172017
ModelSLCSLCPassatPassat
TrimSLC300AMG SLC431.8T SEL PremiumV6 SEL Premium
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $48,400 $61,350 $30,995 $33,995
Base Invoice $45,012 $57,056 $29,724 $32,601
Premium 3 Package 9,600 6,650    
Premium 1 Package 2,500      
Leather seating surfaces 770      
Rear spoiler 350   375 375
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720 720    
Premium 3 Package 8,928 6,185    
Premium 1 Package 2,325      
Leather seating surfaces 716      
Rear spoiler 326   300 300
Metallic paint (extra cost) 670 670    
Options (change) 13,940 7,370 375 375
Options (change) 12,965 6,855 300 300
Destination 995 995 820 820
Total Price $63,335 $69,715 $32,190 $35,190
Total Invoice $58,972 $64,906 $30,844 $33,721

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Passat 1.8T SEL Premium
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $22,420
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $20,004
Model Year2018201820172017
ModelSLCSLCPassatPassat
TrimSLC300AMG SLC431.8T SEL PremiumV6 SEL Premium
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine241hp I4362hp V6170hp I4280hp V6
TransmissionT9T9T6S6
DrivetrainRWDRWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)500, 11500, 11400, 9400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17235/40-18235/45-18235/45-18
Total Price$63,335$69,715$32,190$35,190
Adjustments for Features-8,725-8,7250-100
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$54,610$60,990$32,190$35,090
Cost Above Minimum$0$6,380$0$2,900
Total Invoice$58,972$64,906$30,844$33,721
Adjustments for Features-8,124-8,1230-96
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$50,848$56,783$30,844$33,625
Cost Above Minimum$0$5,935$0$2,781

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Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz SLC vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year2018201820172017
ModelSLCSLCPassatPassat
TrimSLC300AMG SLC431.8T SEL PremiumV6 SEL Premium
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1400$1400  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100 
6-speed automated manual   $1100
RWD$0$0  
FWD  $0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control  $600$600
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed$850$850  
Hands-free trunk or liftgate  $100$100
Power rear side windows  $200$200
Remote climate control$25$25  
Remote start  $150$150
Remote start via app$75$75  
Remote window/roof operation$15$15  
Semi-automated parking system$500$500  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $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  
Cross-traffic collision intervention, rear  $100$100
Cross-traffic warning, rear  $100$100
Driver drowsiness monitor$150$150  
Knee airbag, driver$75$75  
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75  
Lane departure prevention, steering-based  $200$200
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0$0  
Roll bar$200$200  
Secondary collision brake assist  $25$25
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100$100  
Vehicle health reports  $0$0
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder  $25$25
Rear seat pass-through  $100$100
Climate Control 
Rear air vents  $100$100
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150$150  
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable$500$500  
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings  $75$75
Glass roof panel(s)$300$300  
Power retractable hardtop$6750$6750  
Sunroof  $900$900
Infotainment 
Aux input  $50$50
DVD-compatible player$0$0  
In-vehicle Internet$150$150  
Media drive$15$15  
Mirrorlink support  $0$0
Navigation map updates, three years$0$0  
Surround sound$250$250  
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200$200
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225  
Wi-Fi hotspot$50$50  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75  
Auto-dimming headlights$200$200  
Compass$0$0  
Fog light, rear$100$100  
Fog lights  $125$125
Illuminated visor mirror, driver  $50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger  $50$50
Interior ambient lighting  $150$150
Interior ambient lighting, configurable$150$150  
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25  
Steering-linked fog lights  $50$50
Steering-linked headlights$150$150  
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
Folding second row seats  $300$300
Heated second row seats  $200$200
Leather door panel trim$250$250  
Memory system, passenger seat$150$150  
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, driver seat  $100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100
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$14,175$14,175$5,450$5,550
Value of Feature Adjustments$8,725$8,725$0$100
Value of Feature Adjustments-8,124-8,1230-96

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Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz SLC vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year20182017
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.3,231 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 3 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Semi-automated parking system500No
LED headlights1000Yes
Smartphone integration0No
Interior ambient lighting, configurable150No
Apple CarPlay support100Yes
Android Auto support100Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
CD player125Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
MP3-compatible player50Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Analog clock25Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
App support0Yes
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Total Requested322565%
Total Not Requested171535%
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%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SLC AMG SLC43

Premium 3 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Semi-automated parking system500No
LED headlights1000Yes
Smartphone integration0No
Interior ambient lighting, configurable0No
Apple CarPlay support100Yes
Android Auto support100Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
CD player125Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
MP3-compatible player50Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200No
DVD-compatible player0No
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
App support0Yes
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Total Requested300066%
Total Not Requested156534%

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