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Mercedes-Benz SLK vs. Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Mercedes-Benz SLK vs. Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $29,985

Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen TDI   
Difference: $19,310

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,818

Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen TDI   
Difference: $17,092

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2016201620162014
ModelSLKSLKSLKJetta SportWagen
TrimSLK300SLK350AMG SLK55TDI
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.4dr Wagon
Base Price $47,000 $59,200 $72,600 $26,565
Base Invoice $43,710 $55,056 $67,518 $25,503
Garmin Map Pilot 650 650 650  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720 720 720  
Navigation system       800
Panoramic sunroof       1,800
Garmin Map Pilot 605 605 605  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 670 670 670  
Navigation system       768
Panoramic sunroof       1,727
Options (change) 1,370 1,370 1,370 2,600
Options (change) 1,275 1,275 1,275 2,495
Destination 925 925 925 820
Total Price $49,295 $61,495 $74,895 $29,985
Total Invoice $45,910 $57,256 $69,718 $28,818

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mercedes-Benz SLK vs. Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen TDI
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $11,390
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $9,716
Model Year2016201620162014
ModelSLKSLKSLKJetta SportWagen
TrimSLK300SLK350AMG SLK55TDI
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.4dr Wagon
Engine241hp I4302hp V6415hp V8140hp I4 D
TransmissionT9T7T7M6
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 8500, 11500, 11?, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17225/40-18235/40-18225/45-17
Total Price$49,295$61,495$74,895$29,985
Adjustments for Features-7,920-9,635-11,4100
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$41,375$51,860$63,485$29,985
Cost Above Minimum$0$10,485$22,110$0
Total Invoice$45,910$57,256$69,718$28,818
Adjustments for Features-7,376-8,971-10,6210
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$38,534$48,285$59,097$28,818
Cost Above Minimum$0$9,751$20,563$0

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Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz SLK vs. Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen

Model Year2016201620162014
ModelSLKSLKSLKJetta SportWagen
TrimSLK300SLK350AMG SLK55TDI
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.4dr Wagon
Transmission and Drivetrain 
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1400   
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1200$1200 
6-speed manual   $150
RWD$0$0$0 
FWD   $0
Accessories 
AC power outlet   $100
Power rear side windows   $200
Proximity key $250$250$250
Remote app$25$25$25 
Remote window/roof operation $15$15 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual   $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350$350 
Universal garage door opener$100$100$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Driver drowsiness monitor$150$150$150 
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75$75 
Rearview camera   $200
Roll bar$200$200$200 
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100$100$100 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment   $50
Cargo cover   $75
Rear seat pass-through   $100
Roof rails   $250
Climate Control 
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175$175 
Rear air vents   $100
Rear wiper   $175
Residual heat$50$50$50 
Variable intermittent wipers   $75
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150$150$150 
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable  $500 
Exterior 
Body kit $0$0 
Glass roof panel(s)$300$300$300 
Panoramic sunroof   $1200
Power retractable hardtop$6750$6750$6750 
Rear spoiler  $200 
Infotainment 
CD changer, in-dash   $325
CD player$125$125$125 
iPod integration   $100
Satellite radio $200$200$200
SD Card slot   $25
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25$25 
Surround sound $250$250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225$225 
Traffic information$25$25$25 
USB port$25$25$25 
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock  $25 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75$75 
Auto-dimming headlights  $200 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150$150$150 
Automatic headlights$125$125$125 
Fog light, rear$100$100$100 
Headlight washers  $50 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver   $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger   $50
Interior ambient lighting  $150 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25$25 
Power-folding mirrors$50$50$50 
Steering-linked headlights  $150 
Visor mirror, driver$10$10$10 
Visor mirror, passenger$10$10$10 
Xenon HID headlights  $500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100$100$100 
Center armrest(s), second row   $50
Door sill trim plates$100$100$100 
Folding second row seats   $300
Heated front seats $200$200$200
Leather door panel trim $250$250 
Leather seating surfaces $900$900 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat   $50
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat   $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat   $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat   $50
Memory system, driver seat$200$200$200 
Memory system, passenger seat$150$150$150 
Metal pedals$75$75$75 
Neck-level heating, front seats $150$150 
No leather in second row $-300$-300 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150$150$150 
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100 
Synthetic leather seating surfaces$0  $0
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces  $0 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100$100 
Total Value of Features$12,595$14,310$16,085$4,675
Value of Feature Adjustments$7,920$9,635$11,410$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-7,376-8,971-10,6210

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Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz SLK vs. Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen

Model Year20162014
ModelSLKJetta SportWagen
Body2dr Hardtop conv.4dr Wagon
Wheelbase95.7 in101.5 in
Length162.8 in179.3 in
Width71.5 in70.1 in
Height51.2 in59.2 in
Curb Weight3,242 lb.3,229 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.0 in38.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room52.2 in54.8 in
Row 1 Legroom42.5 in41.1 in
Row 2 Headroom0.0 in38.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room0.0 in53.1 in
Row 2 Legroom0.0 in35.5 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
6.4 ft332.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
10.1 ft366.9 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK300

Garmin Map Pilot
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
Total Requested60083%
Total Not Requested12517%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK350

Garmin Map Pilot
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
Total Requested60083%
Total Not Requested12517%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SLK AMG SLK55

Garmin Map Pilot
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
Total Requested60083%
Total Not Requested12517%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen TDI

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Proximity key250Yes
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested85097%
Total Not Requested253%
Panoramic sunroof
FeatureValueRequested?
Panoramic sunroof1200No
225/45HR17 tires400No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested1600100%

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