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Mercedes-Benz SLK vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Mercedes-Benz SLK vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $36,470

Volkswagen Golf / GTI R   
Difference: $31,720

Lowest Total Invoice: $35,045

Volkswagen Golf / GTI R   
Difference: $28,523

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082016
ModelSLKGolf / GTI
TrimSLK55 AMGR
Body2dr Hardtop conv.4dr Hatch
Base Price $63,200 $35,650
Base Invoice $58,776 $34,225
Lighting Package 1,010  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 710  
Automatic climate control, front 720  
iPod integration 375  
6-speed manual   0
Lighting Package 939  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 659  
Automatic climate control, front 670  
iPod integration 349  
6-speed manual   0
Options (change) 2,815 0
Options (change) 2,617 0
Destination 875 820
Gas Tax 1,300 0
Total Price $68,190 $36,470
Total Invoice $63,568 $35,045

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mercedes-Benz SLK vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Golf / GTI R
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $27,310
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $24,412
Model Year20082016
ModelSLKGolf / GTI
TrimSLK55 AMGR
Body2dr Hardtop conv.4dr Hatch
Engine355hp V8292hp I4
TransmissionT7M6
DrivetrainRWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)14/20 MPG22/31 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9?, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/40-18225/40-18
Total Price$68,190$36,470
Adjustments for Features-4,4100
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$63,780$36,470
Total Invoice$63,568$35,045
Adjustments for Features-4,1110
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$59,457$35,045

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Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz SLK vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year20082016
ModelSLKGolf / GTI
TrimSLK55 AMGR
Body2dr Hardtop conv.4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200 
6-speed manual $150
RWD$0 
AWD $1700
Accessories 
Power rear side windows $200
Proximity key $250
Remote app $25
Remote window/roof operation$15 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350 
Universal garage door opener$100 
Wind blocker, small$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Knee airbag, passenger$75 
Rearview camera $200
Secondary collision brake assist $25
Side curtain airbags $350
Temporary spare tire$150 
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100
Vehicle health reports $0
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50
Cargo cover $75
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Rear seat pass-through $100
Climate Control 
Rear air vents $100
Rear wiper $175
Residual heat$50 
Engine / Motor 
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable $500
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 
Bright-finished fuel door $100
Power retractable hardtop$6750 
Infotainment 
Android Auto support $100
App support $0
Apple CarPlay support $100
Aux input $50
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100
HD radio $50
iPod integration$100 
Mirrorlink support $0
MP3-compatible player $50
SD Card slot $25
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
USB port $25
Voice control for audio system $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75 
Compass $0
Cornering lights$50 
Fog light, rear$100 
Fog lights$125 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25 
Steering-linked headlights $150
Visor mirror, driver$10 
Visor mirror, passenger$10 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100 
Center armrest(s), second row $50
Door sill trim plates$100 
Folding second row seats $300
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200
Leather door panel trim$250 
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50
Memory system, driver seat$200 
Memory system, passenger seat$150 
Metal pedals$75 
No leather in second row$-300 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces$0 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$10,460$6,050
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,410$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-4,1110

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Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz SLK vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year20082016
ModelSLKGolf / GTI
Body2dr Hardtop conv.4dr Hatch
Wheelbase95.7 in103.8 in
Length160.7 in167.5 in
Width70.4 in70.8 in
Height51.0 in57.2 in
Curb Weight3,420 lb.3,283 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.13.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.9 in38.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room52.2 in55.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.6 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.5 in41.2 in
Row 2 Headroom0.0 in38.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room0.0 in53.9 in
Row 2 Legroom0.0 in35.6 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
6.5 ft322.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
9.8 ft352.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK55 AMG

Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Cornering lights50No
Total Requested55092%
Total Not Requested508%

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