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

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Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG vs. Volkswagen Passat Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $31,690

Volkswagen Passat 2.5L SEL Premium   
Difference: $153,885

Lowest Total Invoice: $30,342

Volkswagen Passat 2.5L SEL Premium   
Difference: $142,423

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2011201320132013
ModelSLS AMGPassatPassatPassat
TrimBase2.5L SEL PremiumTDI SEL PremiumV6 SEL Premium
Body2dr Coupe4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $183,000 $30,425 $32,915 $33,525
Base Invoice $170,190 $29,178 $31,564 $32,151
Rear spoiler   375 375 375
Cargo net   95 95 95
Rear spoiler   300 300 300
Cargo net   69 69 69
Options (change) 0 470 470 470
Options (change) 0 369 369 369
Destination 875 795 795 795
Gas Tax 1,700 0 0 0
Total Price $185,575 $31,690 $34,180 $34,790
Total Invoice $172,765 $30,342 $32,728 $33,315

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG vs. Volkswagen Passat

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Passat 2.5L SEL Premium
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $150,670
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $139,430
Model Year2011201320132013
ModelSLS AMGPassatPassatPassat
TrimBase2.5L SEL PremiumTDI SEL PremiumV6 SEL Premium
Body2dr Coupe4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine563hp V8170hp I5140hp I4 D280hp V6
TransmissionT7T6S6S6
DrivetrainRWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6400, 9400, 9400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)265/35-19215/55-17235/45-18235/45-18
Total Price$185,575$31,690$34,180$34,790
Adjustments for Features-3,21500-100
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$182,360$31,690$34,180$34,690
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,490$3,000
Total Invoice$172,765$30,342$32,728$33,315
Adjustments for Features-2,99300-96
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$169,772$30,342$32,728$33,219
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,386$2,877

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Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year2011201320132013
ModelSLS AMGPassatPassatPassat
TrimBase2.5L SEL PremiumTDI SEL PremiumV6 SEL Premium
Body2dr Coupe4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200   
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100  
6-speed automated manual  $1100$1100
RWD$0   
FWD $0$0$0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows $200$200$200
Remote start $150$150$150
Remote window/roof operation$15   
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250$250$250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350   
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Knee airbag, driver$75   
Knee airbag, passenger$75   
Obstacle detection, front$150   
Obstacle detection, rear$250   
Temporary spare tire $150$150$150
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25$25
Rear seat pass-through $100$100$100
Storage compartment under front seat(s)$50   
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100   
Rain-sensing wipers$175   
Rear air vents $100$100$100
Residual heat$50   
Variable intermittent wipers $75$75$75
Wiper de-icer$25   
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential$300   
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings $75$75$75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25   
Bright-finished fuel door$100   
Rear spoiler $200$200$200
Retractable rear spoiler$400   
Sunroof $900$900$900
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25$25
CD changer, in-dash$325   
CD player $125$125$125
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200   
Voice control for nav and audio$100   
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock $25$25$25
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75   
Fog light, rear$100   
Fog lights $125$125$125
Headlight washers$50   
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25   
Xenon HID headlights$500   
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100   
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50$50
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   
Metal pedals$75   
No leather in second row$-300   
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150   
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150   
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat$100   
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat$100   
Synthetic suede headliner$650   
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces $0$0$0
Upholstered instrument panel, leather$1000   
Transmission 
Launch control$100   
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100  $100
Total Value of Features$7,340$4,125$4,125$4,225
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,215$0$0$100
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,99300-96

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Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year20112013
ModelSLS AMGPassat
Body2dr Coupe4dr Sedan
Wheelbase105.5 in110.4 in
Length182.6 in191.6 in
Width76.3 in72.2 in
Height49.3 in58.5 in
Curb Weight3,574 lb.3,167 lb.
Fuel Capacity22.4 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.0 in38.3 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.4 in56.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room63.2 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.7 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 Volume6.2 ft315.9 ft3

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