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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: $33,460

Volkswagen Passat 1.8T SEL Premium   
Difference: $195,645

Lowest Total Invoice: $31,986

Volkswagen Passat 1.8T SEL Premium   
Difference: $181,293

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2015201520152015
ModelSLS AMGPassatPassatPassat
TrimGT Final Edition1.8T SEL PremiumTDI SEL PremiumV6 SEL Premium
Body2dr Coupe4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $221,580 $31,790 $33,925 $35,995
Base Invoice $206,069 $30,486 $32,534 $34,519
Carbon fiber door sill trim plates 4,500      
Rear spoiler   375 375 375
Cargo net   100 100 100
Illuminated door sill trim plates   375 375 375
Carbon fiber door sill trim plates 4,185      
Rear spoiler   300 300 300
Cargo net   80 80 80
Illuminated door sill trim plates   300 300 300
Options (change) 4,500 850 850 850
Options (change) 4,185 680 680 680
Destination 925 820 820 820
Gas Tax 2,100 0 0 0
Total Price $229,105 $33,460 $35,595 $37,665
Total Invoice $213,279 $31,986 $34,034 $36,019

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Passat 1.8T SEL Premium
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $192,380
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $178,254
Model Year2015201520152015
ModelSLS AMGPassatPassatPassat
TrimGT Final Edition1.8T SEL PremiumTDI SEL PremiumV6 SEL Premium
Body2dr Coupe4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine583hp V8170hp I4150hp 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)265/35-19235/45-18235/45-18235/45-18
Total Price$229,105$33,460$35,595$37,665
Adjustments for Features-3,26500-100
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$225,840$33,460$35,595$37,565
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,135$4,105
Total Invoice$213,279$31,986$34,034$36,019
Adjustments for Features-3,03900-96
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$210,240$31,986$34,034$35,923
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,048$3,937

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

Model Year2015201520152015
ModelSLS AMGPassatPassatPassat
TrimGT Final Edition1.8T 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 app $25$25$25
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 
Blind spot warning system$200   
Knee airbag, driver$75   
Knee airbag, passenger$75   
Obstacle detection, front$150   
Obstacle detection, rear$250   
Temporary spare tire $150$150$150
Vehicle health reports $0$0$0
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   
Rear air vents $100$100$100
Residual heat$50   
Wiper de-icer$25   
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential$300   
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings $75$75$75
Bright-finished fuel door$100   
Carbon fiber front splitter spoiler$300   
Carbon fiber hood$0   
Carbon fiber wing-type rear spoiler$400   
Painted brake calipers (optional)$0   
Rear spoiler $200$200$200
Sunroof $900$900$900
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25$25
Traffic + travel information $25$25$25
Traffic information$25   
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 
Carbon fiber door sill trim plates$200   
Carbon fiber trim$200   
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50$50
Folding second row seats $300$300$300
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200$200$200
Leather door panel trim$250   
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150$150
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, driver seat $100$100$100
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   
Synthetic suede inserts in seating surfaces $450$450$450
Synthetic suede steering wheel$150   
Upholstered instrument panel, leather$1000   
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500   
Alloy wheels $350$350$350
Polished alloy wheels$350   
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0   
Transmission 
Launch control$100   
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100  $100
Total Value of Features$8,440$5,175$5,175$5,275
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,265$0$0$100
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,03900-96

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

Model Year20152015
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 Weight3,727 lb.3,173 lb.
Fuel Capacity22.5 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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