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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: $32,975

Volkswagen Passat 2.0T SEL Premium   
Difference: $152,600

Lowest Total Invoice: $31,583

Volkswagen Passat 2.0T SEL Premium   
Difference: $141,182

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201120182018
ModelSLS AMGPassatPassat
TrimBase2.0T SEL PremiumV6 SEL Premium
Body2dr Coupe4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $183,000 $31,650 $34,650
Base Invoice $170,190 $30,353 $33,230
Rear spoiler   375 375
Cargo net   100 100
Rear spoiler   300 300
Cargo net   80 80
Options (change) 0 475 475
Options (change) 0 380 380
Destination 875 850 850
Gas Tax 1,700 0 0
Total Price $185,575 $32,975 $35,975
Total Invoice $172,765 $31,583 $34,460

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Passat 2.0T SEL Premium
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $153,970
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $142,494
Model Year201120182018
ModelSLS AMGPassatPassat
TrimBase2.0T SEL PremiumV6 SEL Premium
Body2dr Coupe4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine563hp V8174hp I4280hp V6
TransmissionT7T6S6
DrivetrainRWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6400, 9400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)265/35-19235/45-18235/45-18
Total Price$185,575$32,975$35,975
Adjustments for Features0-1,370-1,520
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$185,575$31,605$34,455
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,850
Total Invoice$172,765$31,583$34,460
Adjustments for Features0-1,312-1,456
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$172,765$30,271$33,004
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,733

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

Model Year201120182018
ModelSLS AMGPassatPassat
TrimBase2.0T SEL PremiumV6 SEL Premium
Body2dr Coupe4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100 
6-speed automated manual  $1100
RWD$0  
FWD $0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control $600$600
Cruise control$150  
Hands-free trunk or liftgate $100$100
Power rear side windows $200$200
Remote app $25$25
Remote start $150$150
Remote window/roof operation$15  
Semi-automated parking system $500$500
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250$250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350  
Universal garage door opener$100  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, low-speed $200$200
Blind spot warning system $200$200
Cross-traffic collision intervention, rear $100$100
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100$100
Forward collision warning $200$200
Knee airbag, driver$75  
Knee airbag, passenger$75  
Lane departure prevention, steering-based $200$200
Lane departure warning $200$200
Secondary collision brake assist $25$25
Temporary spare tire $150$150
Vehicle health reports $0$0
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25
Rear seat pass-through $100$100
Storage compartment under front seat(s)$50  
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100  
Rear air vents $100$100
Residual heat$50  
Wiper de-icer$25  
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential$300  
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings $75$75
Bright-finished fuel door$100  
Rear spoiler $200$200
Retractable rear spoiler$400  
Sunroof $900$900
Infotainment 
Android Auto support $100$100
App support $0$0
Apple CarPlay support $100$100
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25
CD changer, in-dash$325  
CD player $125$125
DVD-compatible player$0  
iPod integration$100  
Media drive$15  
Mirrorlink support $0$0
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25
Traffic + travel information $25$25
Traffic information$25  
USB port $25$25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock $25$25
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75  
Cornering lights$50  
Fog light, rear$100  
Fog lights $125$125
Headlight washers$50  
LED headlights $1000$1000
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25  
Power-folding mirrors  $50
Steering-linked fog lights $50$50
Xenon HID headlights$500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100  
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50
Door sill trim plates $100$100
Folding second row seats $300$300
Heated second row seats $200$200
Leather door panel trim$250  
Memory system, passenger seat$150  
No leather in second row$-300  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150  
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat$100  
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat$100  
Synthetic suede headliner$650  
Upholstered instrument panel, leather$1000  
Transmission 
Launch control$100  
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 $100
Total Value of Features$6,805$8,175$8,325
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,370$1,520
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,312-1,456

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

Model Year20112018
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.3,275 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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