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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: $30,515

Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI   
Difference: $21,880

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,327

Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI   
Difference: $19,461

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2010201020102014
ModelSLKSLKSLKGolf / GTI
TrimSLK300SLK350SLK55 AMGGTI
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.4dr Hatch
Base Price $46,900 $51,900 $66,650 $25,095
Base Invoice $43,617 $48,267 $61,985 $24,091
Multimedia Package 2,850 2,850 2,850  
Lighting Package 1,050 1,050 1,050  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720 720 720  
Driver's Edition       4,600
Multimedia Package 2,650 2,650 2,650  
Lighting Package 976 976 976  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 670 670 670  
Driver's Edition       4,416
Options (change) 4,620 4,620 4,620 4,600
Options (change) 4,296 4,296 4,296 4,416
Destination 875 875 875 820
Gas Tax 0 0 1,000 0
Total Price $52,395 $57,395 $73,145 $30,515
Total Invoice $48,788 $53,438 $68,156 $29,327

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $17,245
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $15,145
Model Year2010201020102014
ModelSLKSLKSLKGolf / GTI
TrimSLK300SLK350SLK55 AMGGTI
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.4dr Hatch
Engine228hp V6300hp V6355hp V8200hp I4
TransmissionM6T7T7M6
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9?, 9?, 9?, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17225/45-17225/40-18225/40-18
Total Price$52,395$57,395$73,145$30,515
Adjustments for Features-4,635-5,685-8,4250
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$47,760$51,710$64,720$30,515
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,950$16,960$0
Total Invoice$48,788$53,438$68,156$29,327
Adjustments for Features-4,316-5,293-7,8500
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$44,472$48,145$60,306$29,327
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,673$15,834$0

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

Model Year2010201020102014
ModelSLKSLKSLKGolf / GTI
TrimSLK300SLK350SLK55 AMGGTI
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150  $150
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1200$1200 
RWD$0$0$0 
FWD   $0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows   $200
Remote window/roof operation  $15 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250 $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power  $350 
Universal garage door opener  $100 
Wind blocker, small$100$100$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats   $0
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75$75 
Side curtain airbags   $350
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment   $50
Cargo cover   $75
Overhead sunglass holder   $25
Rear seat pass-through   $100
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125$125 
Intermittent wipers$0$0  
Rain-sensing wipers  $175 
Rear air vents   $100
Rear wiper   $175
Residual heat$50$50$50 
Variable intermittent wipers   $75
Exterior 
Body kit  $0 
Power retractable hardtop$6750$6750$6750 
Rear spoiler  $200$200
Sunroof   $900
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming   $25
CD changer, in-dash$325$325$325 
CD player   $125
DVD-compatible player$0$0$0 
HD radio$50$50$50 
iPod integration  $100$100
Media drive$15$15$15 
SD Card slot$25$25$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200$200 
Traffic information$25$25$25 
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25$25$25 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror  $150 
Automatic headlights$125$125$125 
Compass   $0
Cornering lights$50$50$50 
Fog light, rear$100$100$100 
Headlight washers$50$50$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver   $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger   $50
Interior ambient lighting  $150 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse  $25 
Steering-linked headlights   $150
Visor mirror, driver$10$10$10 
Visor mirror, passenger$10$10$10 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim  $100$100
Center armrest(s), second row   $50
Folding second row seats   $300
Heated front seats  $200$200
Leather door panel trim$250$250$250 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50$50 $50
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50 $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat   $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat   $50
Manual tilt adjuster, driver seat$50$50  
Manual tilt adjuster, passenger seat$50$50  
Memory system, driver seat  $200 
Memory system, passenger seat  $150 
No leather in second row$-300$-300$-300 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $150 
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat  $100 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat  $100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat  $100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat  $100 
Power recliner, driver seat  $100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat  $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat  $100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat  $100 
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces  $0 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0$0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100 
Total Value of Features$8,835$9,885$12,625$4,200
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,635$5,685$8,425$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-4,316-5,293-7,8500

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

Model Year20102014
ModelSLKGolf / GTI
Body2dr Hardtop conv.4dr Hatch
Wheelbase95.7 in101.5 in
Length160.7 in165.4 in
Width70.4 in70.3 in
Height51.0 in58.3 in
Curb Weight3,210 lb.2,969 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.9 in39.3 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room52.2 in54.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.6 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.5 in41.2 in
Row 2 Headroom0.0 in38.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room0.0 in52.8 in
Row 2 Legroom0.0 in35.5 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
6.5 ft315.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
9.8 ft346.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK300

Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
HD radio50No
Media drive, large15No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested80079%
Total Not Requested21521%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Cornering lights50No
Total Requested50083%
Total Not Requested10017%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK350

Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
HD radio50No
Media drive, large15No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested80079%
Total Not Requested21521%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Cornering lights50No
Total Requested50083%
Total Not Requested10017%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK55 AMG

Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
HD radio50No
Media drive, large15No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested80079%
Total Not Requested21521%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Cornering lights50No
Total Requested50083%
Total Not Requested10017%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI

Driver's Edition
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Sunroof900No
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Total Requested200066%
Total Not Requested105034%

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