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Volkswagen Atlas vs. Mercedes-Benz SL Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Volkswagen Atlas vs. Mercedes-Benz SL Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $49,415

Volkswagen Atlas SEL Premium   
Difference: $62,680

Lowest Total Invoice: $47,427

Volkswagen Atlas SEL Premium   
Difference: $56,973

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2018201120112011
ModelAtlasSLSLSL
TrimSEL PremiumSL550SL63 AMGSL65 AMG
Body4dr SUV2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Base Price $48,490 $102,600 $139,050 $198,750
Base Invoice $46,502 $95,418 $129,316 $184,838
Premium 1 Package   3,850 3,150  
Obstacle detection, rear   1,170 1,170  
Adaptive cruise control   2,300 2,300 2,300
Wood trim     0 0
Premium 1 Package   3,580 2,930  
Obstacle detection, rear   1,088 1,088  
Adaptive cruise control   2,139 2,139 2,139
Wood trim     0 0
Options (change) 0 7,320 6,620 2,300
Options (change) 0 6,807 6,157 2,139
Destination 925 875 875 875
Gas Tax 0 1,300 2,600 2,600
Total Price $49,415 $112,095 $149,145 $204,525
Total Invoice $47,427 $104,400 $138,948 $190,452

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen Atlas vs. Mercedes-Benz SL

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Atlas SEL Premium
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $59,875
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $54,361
Model Year2018201120112011
ModelAtlasSLSLSL
TrimSEL PremiumSL550SL63 AMGSL65 AMG
Body4dr SUV2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Engine276hp V6382hp V8518hp V8604hp V12
TransmissionT8T7T7T5
DrivetrainAWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)480, 12510, 10510, 10510, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/50-20255/40-18255/35-19255/35-19
Total Price$49,415$112,095$149,145$204,525
Adjustments for Features0-2,805-3,855-3,855
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$49,415$109,290$145,290$200,670
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$36,000$91,380
Total Invoice$47,427$104,400$138,948$190,452
Adjustments for Features0-2,612-3,591-3,590
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$47,427$101,788$135,357$186,862
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$33,569$85,074

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Atlas vs. Mercedes-Benz SL

Model Year2018201120112011
ModelAtlasSLSLSL
TrimSEL PremiumSL550SL63 AMGSL65 AMG
Body4dr SUV2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300   
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1200$1200 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1000
AWD$1700   
RWD $0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100   
Adaptive cruise control $600$600$600
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed$850   
Hands-free trunk or liftgate$100   
Heated steering wheel$100   
Power liftgate$350   
Power rear side windows$200   
Power trunk closer $350$350$350
Remote app$25   
Remote start$150   
Remote window/roof operation $15$15$15
Semi-automated parking system$500   
Sunshades, second row$125   
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250   
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350$350$350
Wind blocker, small $100$100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0$0$0
Around view cameras$500   
Auto-raising roll bars / headrests $500$500$500
Automatic braking, low-speed$200   
Backup collision intervention$150   
Blind spot warning system$200   
Cross-traffic collision intervention, rear$100   
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100   
Forward collision warning$200   
Hill descent control$250   
Knee airbag, driver $75$75$75
Lane departure prevention, steering-based$200   
Lane departure warning$200   
Pedestrian detection$50   
Rollover sensor$50   
Secondary collision brake assist$25   
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500   
Vehicle health reports$0   
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50$50$50
Class III trailer hitch$250   
Roof rails$250   
Storage compartment under front seat(s) $50$50$50
Trailering equipment (4 wire)$125   
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100$100$100
Interior air filter $0$0$0
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250   
Rear HVAC unit$400   
Rear wiper$175   
Residual heat $50$50$50
Wiper de-icer $25$25$25
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150   
Exterior 
Body kit  $0$0
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250   
Deep-tinted rear windows$275   
Glass roof panel(s)   $300
Panoramic sunroof$1200   
Power retractable hardtop $6750$6750$6750
Rear spoiler$200   
Wheel-lip moldings$75   
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100   
App support$0   
Apple CarPlay support$100   
Bluetooth audio streaming$25   
CD changer, in-dash $325$325$325
CD player, remote$100   
DVD-compatible player $0$0$0
iPod integration $100$100$100
Media drive $15$15$15
Mirrorlink support$0   
SMS text-to-speech reader$25   
Surround sound $250$250$250
Traffic + travel information$25   
Traffic information $25$25$25
USB port$25   
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75$75$75
Auto-dimming headlights$200   
Cornering lights $50$50$50
Fog light, rear $100$100$100
Headlight washers $50$50$50
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250   
LED headlights$1000   
Power-folding mirrors$50   
Steering-linked headlights $150$150$150
Xenon HID headlights $500$500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50   
Door sill trim plates $100$100$100
Folding second row seats$300   
Folding third row seats$600   
Heated second row seats$200   
Leather door panel trim $250$250$250
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150  
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75   
Manual recliner, second row seats$75   
Massage, driver seat  $100$100
Massage, passenger seat  $100$100
Memory system, passenger seat $150$150$150
Metal pedals $75$75$75
Neck-level heating, front seats $150$150$150
No leather in second row $-300$-300$-300
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150$150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150$150$150
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat $50$50$50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat $50$50$50
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100   
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat $100$100$100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat $100$100$100
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100
Synthetic suede headliner  $650$650
Synthetic suede steering wheel  $150$150
Upholstered instrument panel, leather $1000$1000$1000
Wood trim $300$300$300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive hydraulic struts, auto-leveling and ht. adjustable $4000$4000$4000
Electronic systems calibration selector$200   
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0$0
Transmission 
Launch control  $100 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100$100
Total Value of Features$15,725$18,530$19,580$19,580
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,805$3,855$3,855
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,612-3,591-3,590

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Atlas vs. Mercedes-Benz SL

Model Year20182011
ModelAtlasSL
Body4dr SUV2dr Hardtop conv.
Wheelbase117.3 in100.8 in
Length198.3 in180.4 in
Width78.3 in71.5 in
Height69.7 in51.1 in
Curb Weight4,337 lb.4,221 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.6 gal.21.1 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.3 in37.7 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room61.5 in54.0 in
Row 1 Hip Room58.2 in53.9 in
Row 1 Legroom41.5 in42.9 in
Row 2 Headroom40.4 in0.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room60.8 in0.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room58.0 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom37.6 in0.0 in
Row 3 Headroom38.3 in0.0 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room54.9 in0.0 in
Row 3 Hip Room45.1 in0.0 in
Row 3 Legroom33.7 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
20.6 ft37.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
55.5 ft37.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
96.8 ft310.2 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SL SL550

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Power decklid350Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Neck-level heating, front seats150No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat50No
Power seatback bolsters, driver100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100No
Front sport buckets100No
Total Requested90062%
Total Not Requested55038%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SL SL63 AMG

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Power decklid350Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Neck-level heating, front seats150No
Total Requested90086%
Total Not Requested15014%

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