Volkswagen Passat Volkswagen Passat 2018 Mercedes-Benz SL Mercedes-Benz SL 2009
MENU
1 0 3 4 3 4

We are 103,000+ car owners sharing real-world car information.

Join Us

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

The sticker prices, before adjusting for remaining feature differences. Usually these are the numbers you will see on the window stickers.

Models in short supply often sell at or even above these prices.

Volkswagen Passat vs. Mercedes-Benz SL Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $32,500

Volkswagen Passat 2.0T SEL Premium   
Difference: $71,545

Lowest Total Invoice: $31,203

Volkswagen Passat 2.0T SEL Premium   
Difference: $65,711

Calculate Payments

  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201820182009200920092009
ModelPassatPassatSLSLSLSL
Trim2.0T SEL PremiumV6 SEL PremiumSL550SL600SL63 AMGSL65 AMG
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Base Price $31,650 $34,650 $98,500 $139,100 $135,000 $194,700
Base Invoice $30,353 $33,230 $91,605 $129,363 $125,550 $181,071
Obstacle detection, rear     1,140   1,140  
Adaptive cruise control     2,230 2,230 2,230 2,230
Wood trim         0 0
Obstacle detection, rear     1,060   1,060  
Adaptive cruise control     2,074 2,074 2,074 2,074
Wood trim         0 0
Options (change) 0 0 3,370 2,230 3,370 2,230
Options (change) 0 0 3,134 2,074 3,134 2,074
Destination 850 850 875 875 875 875
Gas Tax 0 0 1,300 2,600 2,600 2,600
Total Price $32,500 $35,500 $104,045 $144,805 $141,845 $200,405
Total Invoice $31,203 $34,080 $96,914 $134,912 $132,159 $186,620

Return to top

While we strive for accuracy, the site is not error-free, and prices can change at any time.

Dealer Price Quotes

Want to find out how much dealers are willing to discount these cars?

Request free, no-obligation Volkswagen Passat dealer quotes or Mercedes-Benz SL dealer quotes from dealers using our car quote form.

The process is easy and takes just a minute or two. You'll receive price quotes from local approved dealers within 48 hours.

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Passat 2.0T SEL Premium
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $62,490
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $57,277
Model Year201820182009200920092009
ModelPassatPassatSLSLSLSL
Trim2.0T SEL PremiumV6 SEL PremiumSL550SL600SL63 AMGSL65 AMG
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Engine174hp I4280hp V6382hp V8510hp V12518hp V8604hp V12
TransmissionT6S6T7T5T7T5
DrivetrainFWDFWDRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)400, 9400, 9510, 10510, 10510, 10510, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/45-18235/45-18255/40-18255/40-18255/35-19255/35-19
Total Price$32,500$35,500$104,045$144,805$141,845$200,405
Adjustments for Features0-150-9,055-11,355-10,405-11,455
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$32,500$35,350$94,990$133,450$131,440$188,950
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,850$0$38,460$36,450$93,960
Total Invoice$31,203$34,080$96,914$134,912$132,159$186,620
Adjustments for Features0-144-8,434-10,579-9,694-10,667
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$31,203$33,936$88,480$124,333$122,465$175,953
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,733$0$35,853$33,985$87,473

Return to top

Features Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Mercedes-Benz SL

Model Year201820182009200920092009
ModelPassatPassatSLSLSLSL
Trim2.0T SEL PremiumV6 SEL PremiumSL550SL600SL63 AMGSL65 AMG
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100     
6-speed automated manual $1100    
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1200 $1200 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1000 $1000
FWD$0$0    
RWD  $0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate$100$100    
Power rear side windows$200$200    
Power trunk closer   $350 $350
Proximity key$250$250 $250 $250
Remote app$25$25    
Remote start$150$150    
Remote window/roof operation  $15$15$15$15
Semi-automated parking system$500$500    
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250    
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power  $350$350$350$350
Universal garage door opener  $100$100$100$100
Wind blocker, small  $100$100$100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0$0$0$0
Auto-raising roll bars / headrests  $500$500$500$500
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$75$75$75
Lane departure prevention, steering-based$200$200    
Lane departure warning$200$200    
Rearview camera$200$200    
Secondary collision brake assist$25$25    
Side curtain airbags$350$350    
Vehicle health reports$0$0    
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment  $50$50$50$50
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25    
Rear seat pass-through$100$100    
Storage compartment under front seat(s)  $50$50$50$50
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation  $100$100$100$100
Rear air vents$100$100    
Residual heat  $50$50$50$50
Wiper de-icer  $25$25$25$25
Exterior 
Body kit    $0$0
Bodyside moldings$75$75    
Glass roof panel(s)   $300 $300
Power retractable hardtop  $6750$6750$6750$6750
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$325$325$325
CD player$125$125    
DVD-compatible player  $0$0$0$0
HD radio$50$50    
iPod integration  $100$100$100$100
Media drive  $15$15$15$15
Mirrorlink support$0$0    
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25    
Surround sound  $250$250$250$250
Traffic + travel information$25$25    
USB port$25$25    
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25$25    
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75$75$75$75
Cornering lights  $50$50$50$50
Fog light, rear  $100$100$100$100
Headlight washers  $50$50$50$50
LED headlights$1000$1000    
Mirror tilt-down in reverse  $25$25$25$25
Power-folding mirrors $50    
Steering-linked fog lights$50$50    
Steering-linked headlights  $150$150$150$150
Xenon HID headlights  $500$500$500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50    
Cooled or ventilated front seats   $300 $300
Folding second row seats$300$300    
Heated second row seats$200$200    
Leather door panel trim  $250$250$250$250
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150$150   
Massage, driver seat   $100$100$100
Massage, passenger seat   $100$100$100
Memory system, passenger seat  $150$150$150$150
Neck-level heating, front seats   $150 $150
No leather in second row  $-300$-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$50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat  $50$50$50$50
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100   
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$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$100
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100$100$100
Synthetic suede headliner   $650$650$650
Synthetic suede steering wheel    $150$150
Upholstered instrument panel, leather  $1000$1000$1000$1000
Wood trim  $300$300$300$300
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel   $150  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive hydraulic struts, auto-leveling and ht. adjustable  $4000$4000$4000$4000
Sport suspension (upgrade)    $0$0
Transmission 
Launch control    $100 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100  $100$100
Total Value of Features$8,000$8,150$17,055$19,355$18,405$19,455
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$150$9,055$11,355$10,405$11,455
Value of Feature Adjustments0-144-8,434-10,579-9,694-10,667

Return to top

See a complete comparison of Volkswagen Passat vs. Mercedes-Benz SL features.

Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Mercedes-Benz SL

Model Year20182009
ModelPassatSL
Body4dr Sedan2dr Hardtop conv.
Wheelbase110.4 in100.8 in
Length191.6 in180.4 in
Width72.2 in71.5 in
Height58.5 in51.1 in
Curb Weight3,275 lb.4,221 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.21.1 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.3 in37.7 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.9 in54.0 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in53.9 in
Row 1 Legroom42.4 in42.9 in
Row 2 Headroom37.8 in0.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.0 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom39.1 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum		15.9 ft37.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		15.910.2 ft3

Return to top

See a complete comparison of Volkswagen Passat vs. Mercedes-Benz SL specs.

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SL SL550

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SL SL63 AMG

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%

Was this information useful?

We're glad we could help! Share this page:

We're so sorry! Tell us how we can improve it.
See TrueDelta's information for all Sedans and Wagons.
See TrueDelta's information for all Volkswagen models.