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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: $37,630

Volkswagen Passat 3.6 VR6   
Difference: $157,045

Lowest Total Invoice: $34,529

Volkswagen Passat 3.6 VR6   
Difference: $146,699

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122006
ModelSLS AMGPassat
TrimBase3.6 VR6
Body2dr Coupe4dr Sedan
Base Price $189,600 $29,950
Base Invoice $176,328 $27,513
Wood trim, alternative type 2,500  
Luxury #2 Package   5,250
Navigation system   1,800
Wood trim, alternative type 2,325  
Luxury #2 Package   4,797
Navigation system   1,589
Options (change) 2,500 7,050
Options (change) 2,325 6,386
Destination 875 630
Gas Tax 1,700 0
Total Price $194,675 $37,630
Total Invoice $181,228 $34,529

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Passat 3.6 VR6
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $154,865
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $144,670
Model Year20122006
ModelSLS AMGPassat
TrimBase3.6 VR6
Body2dr Coupe4dr Sedan
Engine563hp V8280hp V6
TransmissionT7T6
DrivetrainRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6600, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)265/35-19235/45-17
Total Price$194,675$37,630
Adjustments for Features-2,1800
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$192,495$37,630
Total Invoice$181,228$34,529
Adjustments for Features-2,0290
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$179,199$34,529

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

Model Year20122006
ModelSLS AMGPassat
TrimBase3.6 VR6
Body2dr Coupe4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
RWD$0 
FWD $0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows $200
Proximity key$250 
Remote window/roof operation$15 
Sunshade, rear $125
Sunshades, second row $125
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Blind spot warning system$200 
Knee airbag, driver$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75 
Rearview camera$200 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Rear seat pass-through $100
Storage compartment under front seat(s)$50 
Climate Control 
Rear air vents $100
Residual heat$50 
Wiper de-icer$25 
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential$300 
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings $75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 
Bright-finished fuel door$100 
Retractable rear spoiler$400 
Sunroof $900
Infotainment 
Aux input$50 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100 
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD changer, remote $200
CD player $125
DVD-compatible player$0 
HD radio$50 
iPod integration$100 
Media drive$15 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200 
Traffic information$25 
Voice control for nav and audio$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75 
Compass $0
Cornering lights$50 
Fog light, rear$100 
Fog lights $125
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25 
Steering-linked headlights $150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100 
Center armrest(s), second row $50
Folding second row seats $300
Memory system, passenger seat$150 
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat$100 
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat$100 
Upholstered instrument panel, leather$1000 
Wood trim $300
Wood trim, alternative type$300 
Transmission 
Launch control$100 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$6,480$4,300
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,180$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,0290

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

Model Year20122006
ModelSLS AMGPassat
Body2dr Coupe4dr Sedan
Wheelbase105.5 in106.7 in
Length182.6 in188.2 in
Width76.3 in71.7 in
Height49.3 in58.0 in
Curb Weight3,572 lb.3,306 lb.
Fuel Capacity22.5 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.0 in38.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.4 in55.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room63.2 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.7 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 Volume6.2 ft314.2 ft3

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Option Package Details
Volkswagen Passat 3.6 VR6

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, remote-125Yes
Total Requested475100%
Total Not Requested00%
Luxury #2 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Dynaudio, 600W, 10 speakers350No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Automatic headlights125Yes
Fog lights125No
Sunshades, second row125No
Sunshade, rear125No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Wood trim300Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Cargo net40Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Heated windshield washer nozzles15Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Total Requested438083%
Total Not Requested90017%

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