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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: $36,380

Volkswagen Passat 3.6 VR6   
Difference: $17,710

Lowest Total Invoice: $33,358

Volkswagen Passat 3.6 VR6   
Difference: $17,005

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2008200820082006
ModelSLKSLKSLKPassat
TrimSLK280SLK350SLK55 AMG3.6 VR6
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.4dr Sedan
Base Price $44,150 $49,450 $63,200 $29,950
Base Invoice $41,060 $45,988 $58,776 $27,513
Heating Package 980 980    
Lighting Package 1,010 1,010 1,010  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 710 710 710  
Navigation system 1,200 1,200 1,200 1,800
Premium II Package 3,995 3,995 1,410  
Automatic climate control, front 720 720 720  
CD changer, remote 450 450 450  
Luxury #1 Package       2,750
Sport Package       300
Xenon HID headlights       950
Heating Package 911 911    
Lighting Package 939 939 939  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 659 659 659  
Navigation system 1,116 1,116 1,116 1,589
Premium II Package 3,715 3,715 1,311  
Automatic climate control, front 670 670 670  
CD changer, remote 418 418 418  
Luxury #1 Package       2,513
Sport Package       274
Xenon HID headlights       839
Options (change) 9,065 9,065 5,500 5,800
Options (change) 8,428 8,428 5,113 5,215
Destination 875 875 875 630
Gas Tax 0 0 1,300 0
Total Price $54,090 $59,390 $70,875 $36,380
Total Invoice $50,363 $55,291 $66,064 $33,358

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Passat 3.6 VR6
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $13,115
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $12,727
Model Year2008200820082006
ModelSLKSLKSLKPassat
TrimSLK280SLK350SLK55 AMG3.6 VR6
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.4dr Sedan
Engine228hp V6268hp V6355hp V8280hp V6
TransmissionM6T7T7T6
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)380, 11380, 11380, 1180, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/55-16225/45-17225/40-18235/45-17
Total Price$54,090$59,390$70,875$36,380
Adjustments for Features-4,595-5,645-5,8950
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$49,495$53,745$64,980$36,380
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,250$15,485$0
Total Invoice$50,363$55,291$66,064$33,358
Adjustments for Features-4,278-5,255-5,4950
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$46,085$50,036$60,569$33,358
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,951$14,484$0

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Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz SLK vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year2008200820082006
ModelSLKSLKSLKPassat
TrimSLK280SLK350SLK55 AMG3.6 VR6
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150   
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1200$1200 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1100
RWD$0$0$0 
FWD   $0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows   $200
Remote window/roof operation$15$15$15 
Sunshade, rear   $125
Sunshades, second row   $125
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual   $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350$350 
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 net   $40
Overhead sunglass holder   $25
Rear seat pass-through   $100
Climate Control 
Rear air vents   $100
Residual heat$50$50$50 
Exterior 
Body kit  $0 
Bodyside moldings   $75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25$25 
Power retractable hardtop$6750$6750$6750 
Rear spoiler  $200 
Sunroof   $900
Infotainment 
Aux input$50$50$50 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100$100 
MP3-compatible player   $50
Surround sound$250$250$250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200$200 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25$25$25 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75$75 
Compass   $0
Cornering lights$50$50$50 
Fog light, rear$100$100$100 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver   $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger   $50
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25$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
Memory system, passenger seat$150$150$150 
Neck-level heating, front seats$150$150  
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$8,785$9,835$10,085$4,190
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,595$5,645$5,895$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-4,278-5,255-5,4950

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Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz SLK vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year20082006
ModelSLKPassat
Body2dr Hardtop conv.4dr Sedan
Wheelbase95.7 in106.7 in
Length160.7 in188.2 in
Width70.4 in71.7 in
Height51.0 in58.0 in
Curb Weight3,210 lb.3,306 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.9 in38.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room52.2 in55.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.6 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.5 in41.4 in
Row 2 Headroom0.0 in37.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room0.0 in54.6 in
Row 2 Legroom0.0 in37.7 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
6.5 ft314.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
9.8 ft314.2 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK280

Heating Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Neck-level heating, front seats150No
Total Requested20057%
Total Not Requested15043%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Cornering lights50No
Total Requested55092%
Total Not Requested508%
Premium II Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Bluetooth cell phone link100No
Surround sound250No
Harman/Kardon, 380W, 11 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Aux input50No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
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
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Remote window/roof operation15No
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Interior ambient lighting150No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Total Requested172558%
Total Not Requested126542%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK350

Heating Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Neck-level heating, front seats150No
Total Requested20057%
Total Not Requested15043%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Cornering lights50No
Total Requested55092%
Total Not Requested508%
Premium II Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Bluetooth cell phone link100No
Surround sound250No
Harman/Kardon, 380W, 11 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Aux input50No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
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
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Remote window/roof operation15No
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Interior ambient lighting150No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Total Requested172558%
Total Not Requested126542%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK55 AMG

Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Cornering lights50No
Total Requested55092%
Total Not Requested508%
Premium II Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Bluetooth cell phone link100No
Surround sound250No
Harman/Kardon, 380W, 11 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Aux input50No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested750100%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Passat 3.6 VR6

Xenon HID headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Headlight washers50Yes
Total Requested55079%
Total Not Requested15021%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, remote-125Yes
Total Requested475100%
Total Not Requested00%
Luxury #1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Wood trim300No
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Automatic headlights125Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Sunshades, second row125No
Sunshade, rear125No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Cargo net40No
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Heated windshield washer nozzles15Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Total Requested321584%
Total Not Requested61516%
Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Front sport buckets100Yes
Aluminum trim100Yes
Total Requested450100%
Total Not Requested00%

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