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

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Volkswagen Passat vs. Mercedes-Benz SLC Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $35,465

Volkswagen Passat 1.8T SEL Premium   
Difference: $27,870

Lowest Total Invoice: $33,985

Volkswagen Passat 1.8T SEL Premium   
Difference: $24,987

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2016201620182018
ModelPassatPassatSLCSLC
Trim1.8T SEL PremiumV6 SEL PremiumSLC300AMG SLC43
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Base Price $34,270 $36,835 $48,400 $61,350
Base Invoice $32,865 $35,325 $45,012 $57,056
Rear spoiler 375 375 350  
Premium 3 Package     9,600 6,650
Premium 1 Package     2,500  
Leather seating surfaces     770  
Metallic paint (extra cost)     720 720
Rear spoiler 300 300 326  
Premium 3 Package     8,928 6,185
Premium 1 Package     2,325  
Leather seating surfaces     716  
Metallic paint (extra cost)     670 670
Options (change) 375 375 13,940 7,370
Options (change) 300 300 12,965 6,855
Destination 820 820 995 995
Total Price $35,465 $38,030 $63,335 $69,715
Total Invoice $33,985 $36,445 $58,972 $64,906

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Passat 1.8T SEL Premium
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $19,295
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $17,003
Model Year2016201620182018
ModelPassatPassatSLCSLC
Trim1.8T SEL PremiumV6 SEL PremiumSLC300AMG SLC43
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Engine170hp I4280hp V6241hp I4362hp V6
TransmissionT6S6T9T9
DrivetrainFWDFWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)400, 9400, 9500, 11500, 11
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/45-18235/45-18225/45-17235/40-18
Total Price$35,465$38,030$63,335$69,715
Adjustments for Features0-100-8,575-8,575
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$35,465$37,930$54,760$61,140
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,465$0$6,380
Total Invoice$33,985$36,445$58,972$64,906
Adjustments for Features0-96-7,984-7,983
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$33,985$36,349$50,988$56,923
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,364$0$5,935

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Mercedes-Benz SLC

Model Year2016201620182018
ModelPassatPassatSLCSLC
Trim1.8T SEL PremiumV6 SEL PremiumSLC300AMG SLC43
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100   
6-speed automated manual $1100  
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1400$1400
FWD$0$0  
RWD  $0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control$600$600  
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed  $850$850
Hands-free trunk or liftgate$100$100  
Power rear side windows$200$200  
Remote climate control  $25$25
Remote start$150$150  
Remote start via app  $75$75
Remote window/roof operation  $15$15
Semi-automated parking system  $500$500
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power  $350$350
Wind blocker, small  $100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0$0
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial  $200$200
Blind spot collision prevention$150$150  
Cross-traffic collision intervention, rear$100$100  
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100$100  
Driver drowsiness monitor  $150$150
Knee airbag, driver  $75$75
Knee airbag, passenger  $75$75
Lane departure prevention, steering-based$200$200  
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system  $0$0
Roll bar  $200$200
Secondary collision brake assist$25$25  
Torque vectoring, brake-based  $100$100
Vehicle health reports$0$0  
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25  
Rear seat pass-through$100$100  
Climate Control 
Rear air vents$100$100  
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop  $150$150
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable  $500$500
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75$75  
Glass roof panel(s)  $300$300
Power retractable hardtop  $6750$6750
Sunroof$900$900  
Infotainment 
Aux input$50$50  
DVD-compatible player  $0$0
In-vehicle Internet  $150$150
Media drive  $15$15
Mirrorlink support$0$0  
Navigation map updates, three years  $0$0
Surround sound  $250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200  
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation  $225$225
Wi-Fi hotspot  $50$50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75$75
Auto-dimming headlights  $200$200
Compass  $0$0
Fog light, rear  $100$100
Fog lights$125$125  
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50  
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50  
Interior ambient lighting$150$150  
Interior ambient lighting, configurable  $150$150
Mirror tilt-down in reverse  $25$25
Steering-linked fog lights$50$50  
Steering-linked headlights  $150$150
Visor mirror, driver  $10$10
Visor mirror, passenger  $10$10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim  $100$100
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50  
Folding second row seats$300$300  
Heated second row seats$200$200  
Leather door panel trim  $250$250
Memory system, passenger seat  $150$150
Neck-level heating, front seats  $150$150
No leather in second row  $-300$-300
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $150$150
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100  
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100$100  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200$200
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100$100
Total Value of Features$5,600$5,700$14,175$14,175
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$100$8,575$8,575
Value of Feature Adjustments0-96-7,984-7,983

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Mercedes-Benz SLC

Model Year20162018
ModelPassatSLC
Body4dr Sedan2dr Hardtop conv.
Wheelbase110.4 in95.7 in
Length191.6 in162.8 in
Width72.2 in71.5 in
Height58.5 in51.3 in
Curb Weight3,231 lb.3,297 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.15.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.3 in38.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.9 in52.2 in
Row 1 Legroom42.4 in42.5 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 ft36.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
15.910.1 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SLC SLC300

Leather seating surfaces
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Leather door panel trim250No
No leather in second row-300No
Total Requested900106%
Total Not Requested-50-6%
Premium 3 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Semi-automated parking system500No
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
MP3-compatible player50Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Analog clock25Yes
LED headlights1000Yes
Smartphone integration0No
Interior ambient lighting, configurable150No
Apple CarPlay support100Yes
Android Auto support100Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
CD player125Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
App support0Yes
Navigation map updates, three years0No
DVD-compatible player0No
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Total Requested322565%
Total Not Requested171535%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Surround sound250No
Proximity key250Yes
Remote window/roof operation15No
Neck-level heating, front seats150No
Harman/Kardon, 500W, 11 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested65046%
Total Not Requested76554%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SLC AMG SLC43

Premium 3 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Semi-automated parking system500No
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
MP3-compatible player50Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200No
LED headlights1000Yes
Smartphone integration0No
Interior ambient lighting, configurable0No
Apple CarPlay support100Yes
Android Auto support100Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
CD player125Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
App support0Yes
Navigation map updates, three years0No
DVD-compatible player0No
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Total Requested300066%
Total Not Requested156534%

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