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

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Mercedes-Benz SLK vs. Volkswagen Passat Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $32,875

Volkswagen Passat 2.0T SEL Premium   
Difference: $28,560

Lowest Total Invoice: $31,503

Volkswagen Passat 2.0T SEL Premium   
Difference: $25,697

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2016201620182018
ModelSLKSLKPassatPassat
TrimSLK300SLK3502.0T SEL PremiumV6 SEL Premium
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $47,000 $59,200 $31,650 $34,650
Base Invoice $43,710 $55,056 $30,353 $33,230
Premium 2 Package 4,490 4,490    
Premium 1 Package 3,390      
Premium 3 Package 3,790 3,790    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720 720    
Rear spoiler 350 350 375 375
Leather seating surfaces 770      
Premium 2 Package 4,175 4,175    
Premium 1 Package 3,153      
Premium 3 Package 3,525 3,525    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 670 670    
Rear spoiler 326 326 300 300
Leather seating surfaces 716      
Options (change) 13,510 9,350 375 375
Options (change) 12,565 8,696 300 300
Destination 925 925 850 850
Total Price $61,435 $69,475 $32,875 $35,875
Total Invoice $57,200 $64,677 $31,503 $34,380

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Passat 2.0T SEL Premium
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $21,235
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $18,877
Model Year2016201620182018
ModelSLKSLKPassatPassat
TrimSLK300SLK3502.0T SEL PremiumV6 SEL Premium
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine241hp I4302hp V6174hp I4280hp V6
TransmissionT9T7T6S6
DrivetrainRWDRWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)500, 11500, 11400, 9400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17225/40-18235/45-18235/45-18
Total Price$61,435$69,475$32,875$35,875
Adjustments for Features-7,325-7,1250-150
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$54,110$62,350$32,875$35,725
Cost Above Minimum$0$8,240$0$2,850
Total Invoice$57,200$64,677$31,503$34,380
Adjustments for Features-6,820-6,6330-144
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$50,380$58,044$31,503$34,236
Cost Above Minimum$0$7,664$0$2,733

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Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz SLK vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year2016201620182018
ModelSLKSLKPassatPassat
TrimSLK300SLK3502.0T SEL PremiumV6 SEL Premium
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1400   
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1200  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100 
6-speed automated manual   $1100
RWD$0$0  
FWD  $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 start  $150$150
Remote window/roof operation$15$15  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250$250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350  
Universal garage door opener$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$150$150  
Lane departure prevention, steering-based  $200$200
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0$0  
Rearview camera  $200$200
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
Residual heat$50$50  
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150$150  
Exterior 
Body kit $0  
Bodyside moldings  $75$75
Glass roof panel(s)$300$300  
Power retractable hardtop$6750$6750  
Sunroof  $900$900
Infotainment 
Android Auto support  $100$100
Apple CarPlay support  $100$100
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  
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
Headlight washers$50$50  
Illuminated visor mirror, driver  $50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger  $50$50
Interior ambient lighting  $150$150
LED headlights  $1000$1000
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25  
Power-folding mirrors$50$50 $50
Steering-linked fog lights  $50$50
Steering-linked headlights$150$150  
Visor mirror, driver$10$10  
Visor mirror, passenger$10$10  
Xenon HID headlights$500$500  
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 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500$500  
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100 $100
Total Value of Features$14,125$13,925$6,800$6,950
Value of Feature Adjustments$7,325$7,125$0$150
Value of Feature Adjustments-6,820-6,6330-144

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Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz SLK vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year20162018
ModelSLKPassat
Body2dr Hardtop conv.4dr Sedan
Wheelbase95.7 in110.4 in
Length162.8 in191.6 in
Width71.5 in72.2 in
Height51.2 in58.5 in
Curb Weight3,242 lb.3,275 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.0 in38.3 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room52.2 in56.9 in
Row 1 Legroom42.5 in42.4 in
Row 2 Headroom0.0 in37.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room0.0 in57.0 in
Row 2 Legroom0.0 in39.1 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
6.4 ft315.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
10.1 ft315.9 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK300

Premium 2 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Analog clock25Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
DVD-compatible player0No
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
SD Card slot25Yes
In-vehicle Internet150No
App support0Yes
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested180076%
Total Not Requested56524%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Surround sound250No
Proximity key250Yes
Remote window/roof operation15No
Neck-level heating, front seats150No
iPod integration100Yes
Harman/Kardon, 500W, 11 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested75050%
Total Not Requested76550%
Premium 3 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive dampers - electrical500No
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Lane departure prevention system150Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Blind spot intervention150No
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Parking guidance system - active500Yes
Total Requested185054%
Total Not Requested155046%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK350

Premium 2 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Analog clock25Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
DVD-compatible player0No
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
SD Card slot25Yes
In-vehicle Internet150No
App support0Yes
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested180076%
Total Not Requested56524%
Premium 3 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive dampers - electrical500No
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Lane departure prevention system150Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Blind spot intervention150No
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Parking guidance system - active500Yes
Total Requested185054%
Total Not Requested155046%

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