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

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Mercedes-Benz SLK vs. Volkswagen Jetta Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $26,575

Volkswagen Jetta 1.8T SEL Premium   
Difference: $29,685

Lowest Total Invoice: $25,486

Volkswagen Jetta 1.8T SEL Premium   
Difference: $26,904

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201420142016
ModelSLKSLKJetta
TrimSLK250SLK3501.8T SEL Premium
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.4dr Sedan
Base Price $43,525 $56,225 $25,380
Base Invoice $40,478 $52,289 $24,366
Multimedia Package 2,150 2,150  
Premium 1 Package 2,590 2,590  
Lighting Package 1,390 1,390  
Distronic Plus Package 2,950 2,950  
Special order charge 250 250  
Automatic climate control, front 760 760  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720 720  
Rear spoiler 350 350 375
Proximity key 650 650  
Multimedia Package 2,000 2,000  
Premium 1 Package 2,409 2,409  
Lighting Package 1,293 1,293  
Distronic Plus Package 2,744 2,744  
Special order charge 233 233  
Automatic climate control, front 707 707  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 670 670  
Rear spoiler 326 326 300
Proximity key 605 605  
Options (change) 11,810 11,810 375
Options (change) 10,987 10,987 300
Destination 925 925 820
Total Price $56,260 $68,960 $26,575
Total Invoice $52,390 $64,201 $25,486

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Jetta 1.8T SEL Premium
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $21,935
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $19,687
Model Year201420142016
ModelSLKSLKJetta
TrimSLK250SLK3501.8T SEL Premium
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.4dr Sedan
Engine201hp I4302hp V6170hp I4
TransmissionM6T7T6
DrivetrainRWDRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)500, 11500, 11400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17225/40-18225/45-17
Total Price$56,260$68,960$26,575
Adjustments for Features-7,750-9,7500
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$48,510$59,210$26,575
Cost Above Minimum$0$10,700$0
Total Invoice$52,390$64,201$25,486
Adjustments for Features-7,217-9,0770
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$45,173$55,124$25,486
Cost Above Minimum$0$9,951$0

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Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz SLK vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Model Year201420142016
ModelSLKSLKJetta
TrimSLK250SLK3501.8T SEL Premium
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150  
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1200 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100
RWD$0$0 
FWD  $0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control  $600
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed$850$850 
Power rear side windows  $200
Remote window/roof operation$15$15 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200$200 
Blind spot collision prevention$150$150 
Cross-traffic collision intervention, rear  $100
Cross-traffic warning, rear  $100
Driver drowsiness monitor$150$150 
Knee airbag, driver$75$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75 
Lane departure prevention$150$150 
Lane departure warning$200$200 
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0$0 
Rearview camera  $200
Roll bar$200$200 
Secondary collision brake assist  $25
Vehicle health reports  $0
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment  $50
Overhead sunglass holder  $25
Rear seat pass-through  $100
Climate Control 
Rear air vents  $100
Residual heat$50$50 
Exterior 
Active grille shutters  $0
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25 
Glass roof panel(s)$300$300 
Power retractable hardtop$6750$6750 
Sunroof  $900
Infotainment 
Android Auto support  $100
Apple CarPlay support  $100
CD changer, in-dash$325$325 
CD player  $125
DVD-compatible player$0$0 
In-vehicle Internet$150$150 
Media drive$15$15 
Mirrorlink support  $0
Surround sound$250$250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75 
Auto-dimming headlights$200$200 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150$150 
Compass$0$0 
Fog light, rear$100$100 
Fog lights  $125
Headlight washers$50$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver  $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger  $50
Interior ambient lighting  $150
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25 
Power-folding mirrors$50$50 
Steering-linked fog lights  $50
Visor mirror, driver$10$10 
Visor mirror, passenger$10$10 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100$100 
Center armrest(s), second row  $50
Door sill trim plates$100$100 
Folding second row seats  $300
Leather door panel trim $250 
Leather seating surfaces $900 
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat  $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $50
Memory system, driver seat$200$200 
Memory system, passenger seat$150$150 
Metal pedals$75$75 
Neck-level heating, front seats$150$150 
No leather in second row $-300 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150$150 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Soft-touch instrument panel (optional)  $0
Synthetic leather seating surfaces$0 $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100 
Total Value of Features$12,900$14,900$5,150
Value of Feature Adjustments$7,750$9,750$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-7,217-9,0770

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Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz SLK vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Model Year20142016
ModelSLKJetta
Body2dr Hardtop conv.4dr Sedan
Wheelbase95.7 in104.4 in
Length162.8 in183.3 in
Width71.5 in70.0 in
Height51.2 in57.2 in
Curb Weight3,242 lb.2,940 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.0 in38.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room52.2 in55.2 in
Row 1 Legroom42.5 in41.2 in
Row 2 Headroom0.0 in37.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room0.0 in53.6 in
Row 2 Legroom0.0 in38.1 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
6.4 ft315.7 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
10.1 ft315.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK250

Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
CD changer, in-dash200No
DVD-compatible player0No
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
SD Card slot25Yes
In-vehicle Internet150No
App support0Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested75067%
Total Not Requested36533%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Surround sound250No
Remote window/roof operation15No
Neck-level heating, front seats150No
iPod integration100Yes
Harman/Kardon, 500W, 11 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested50040%
Total Not Requested76560%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Total Requested65072%
Total Not Requested25028%
Distronic Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Lane departure warning system200No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Lane departure prevention system150No
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed200No
Forward collision alert200Yes
Blind spot intervention150No
Total Requested60030%
Total Not Requested140070%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK350

Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
CD changer, in-dash200No
DVD-compatible player0No
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
SD Card slot25Yes
In-vehicle Internet150No
App support0Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested75067%
Total Not Requested36533%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Surround sound250No
Remote window/roof operation15No
Neck-level heating, front seats150No
iPod integration100Yes
Harman/Kardon, 500W, 11 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested50040%
Total Not Requested76560%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Total Requested65072%
Total Not Requested25028%
Distronic Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Lane departure warning system200No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Lane departure prevention system150No
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed200No
Forward collision alert200Yes
Blind spot intervention150No
Total Requested60030%
Total Not Requested140070%

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