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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: $34,920

Volkswagen Passat 1.8T SEL   
Difference: $18,360

Lowest Total Invoice: $33,192

Volkswagen Passat 1.8T SEL   
Difference: $16,411

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200720072007201620162016
ModelSLKSLKSLKPassatPassatPassat
TrimSLK280SLK350SLK55 AMG1.8T SEL1.8T SEL PremiumV6 SEL Premium
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $43,350 $47,400 $62,500 $30,495 $34,270 $36,835
Base Invoice $40,316 $44,082 $58,125 $29,245 $32,865 $35,325
Premium II Package 3,650 3,650 1,400      
Heating Package 970 970        
Lighting Package 1,000 1,000 1,000 1,095    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 700 700 700      
Automatic climate control, front 710 710 710      
Bluetooth cell phone link 925 925 925      
Navigation system 1,200 1,200 1,200      
Floor mats       235    
Rear spoiler       375 375 375
Body kit       1,900 1,900 1,900
Premium II Package 3,394 3,394 1,302      
Heating Package 902 902        
Lighting Package 930 930 930 942    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 650 650 650      
Automatic climate control, front 660 660 660      
Bluetooth cell phone link 860 860 860      
Navigation system 1,116 1,116 1,116      
Floor mats       185    
Rear spoiler       300 300 300
Body kit       1,700 1,700 1,700
Options (change) 9,155 9,155 5,935 3,605 2,275 2,275
Options (change) 8,512 8,512 5,518 3,127 2,000 2,000
Destination 775 775 775 820 820 820
Gas Tax 0 0 1,300 0 0 0
Total Price $53,280 $57,330 $70,510 $34,920 $37,365 $39,930
Total Invoice $49,603 $53,369 $65,718 $33,192 $35,685 $38,145

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Passat 1.8T SEL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $17,065
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $15,205
Model Year200720072007201620162016
ModelSLKSLKSLKPassatPassatPassat
TrimSLK280SLK350SLK55 AMG1.8T SEL1.8T SEL PremiumV6 SEL Premium
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine228hp V6268hp V6355hp V8170hp I4170hp I4280hp V6
TransmissionM6M6T7T6T6S6
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)380, 11380, 11380, 11400, 9400, 9400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/55-16225/45-17225/40-18235/45-18235/45-18235/45-18
Total Price$53,280$57,330$70,510$34,920$37,365$39,930
Adjustments for Features-1,295-1,295-2,5950-1,110-1,210
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$51,985$56,035$67,915$34,920$36,255$38,720
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,050$15,930$0$1,335$3,800
Total Invoice$49,603$53,369$65,718$33,192$35,685$38,145
Adjustments for Features-1,206-1,206-2,4190-1,060-1,156
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$48,397$52,163$63,299$33,192$34,625$36,989
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,766$14,902$0$1,433$3,797

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Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz SLK vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year200720072007201620162016
ModelSLKSLKSLKPassatPassatPassat
TrimSLK280SLK350SLK55 AMG1.8T SEL1.8T SEL PremiumV6 SEL Premium
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150    
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1200   
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1100$1100 
6-speed automated manual     $1100
RWD$0$0$0   
FWD   $0$0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control   $600$600$600
Cruise control$150$150$150   
Hands-free trunk or liftgate   $100$100$100
Power rear side windows   $200$200$200
Proximity key   $250$250$250
Remote app   $25$25$25
Remote start    $150$150
Remote window/roof operation$15$15$15   
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual   $250$250$250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350$350   
Wind blocker, small$100$100$100   
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, low-speed   $200$200$200
Blind spot collision prevention    $150$150
Blind spot warning system   $200$200$200
Cross-traffic collision intervention, rear   $100$100$100
Cross-traffic warning, rear   $100$100$100
Forward collision warning   $200$200$200
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75   
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75$75   
Lane departure prevention, steering-based    $200$200
Lane departure warning    $200$200
Obstacle detection, front    $150$150
Obstacle detection, rear    $250$250
Rearview camera   $200$200$200
Secondary collision brake assist   $25$25$25
Side curtain airbags   $350$350$350
Tire-pressure monitor   $75$75$75
Vehicle health reports   $0$0$0
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat   $40  
Overhead sunglass holder   $25$25$25
Rear seat pass-through   $100$100$100
Climate Control 
Rear air vents   $100$100$100
Residual heat$50$50$50   
Exterior 
Body kit  $0$0$0$0
Bodyside moldings   $75$75$75
Power retractable hardtop$6750$6750$6750   
Rear spoiler  $200$200$200$200
Sunroof   $900$900$900
Infotainment 
Android Auto support   $100$100$100
App support   $0$0$0
Apple CarPlay support   $100$100$100
Bluetooth audio streaming   $25$25$25
HD radio   $50$50$50
Mirrorlink support   $0$0$0
MP3-compatible player   $50$50$50
SMS text-to-speech reader   $25$25$25
Surround sound$250$250$250   
Traffic + travel information   $25$25$25
Voice control for nav and audio   $100$100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75$75   
Cornering lights$50$50$50   
Fog light, rear$100$100$100   
Headlight washers$50$50$50   
Illuminated visor mirror, driver   $50$50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger   $50$50$50
LED headlights   $1000$1000$1000
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25$25   
Power-folding mirrors    $50$50
Steering-linked fog lights   $50$50$50
Visor mirror, driver$10$10$10   
Visor mirror, passenger$10$10$10   
Xenon HID headlights$500$500$500   
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim  $100   
Center armrest(s), second row   $50$50$50
Folding second row seats   $300$300$300
Heated second row seats   $200$200$200
Memory system, passenger seat$150$150$150   
Neck-level heating, front seats$150$150    
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat   $100$100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat   $100$100$100
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces  $0   
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0   
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100  $100
Total Value of Features$9,085$9,085$10,385$7,790$8,900$9,000
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,295$1,295$2,595$0$1,110$1,210
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,206-1,206-2,4190-1,060-1,156

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Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz SLK vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year20072016
ModelSLKPassat
Body2dr Hardtop conv.4dr Sedan
Wheelbase95.7 in110.4 in
Length160.7 in191.6 in
Width70.4 in72.2 in
Height51.0 in58.5 in
Curb Weight3,210 lb.3,231 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.9 in38.3 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room52.2 in56.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.6 in0.0 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
6.5 ft315.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
9.8 ft315.9 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK280

Premium II Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250No
Harman/Kardon, 380W, 11 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Aux input50Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Interior ambient lighting150No
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers175Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Satellite radio200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Remote window/roof operation15No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Total Requested147557%
Total Not Requested111543%
Heating Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Neck-level heating, front seats150No
Total Requested20057%
Total Not Requested15043%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Cornering lights50No
Total Requested50083%
Total Not Requested10017%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK350

Premium II Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250No
Harman/Kardon, 380W, 11 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Aux input50Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Interior ambient lighting150No
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers175Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Satellite radio200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Remote window/roof operation15No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Total Requested147557%
Total Not Requested111543%
Heating Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Neck-level heating, front seats150No
Total Requested20057%
Total Not Requested15043%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Cornering lights50No
Total Requested50083%
Total Not Requested10017%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK55 AMG

Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Cornering lights50No
Total Requested50083%
Total Not Requested10017%
Premium II Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250No
Harman/Kardon, 380W, 11 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Aux input50Yes
Total Requested508%
Total Not Requested60092%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Passat 1.8T SEL

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
LED headlights1000No
LED tail lights0No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested1000100%

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