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Mercedes-Benz SLK vs. Volkswagen Passat Price Comparison (MSRP)The sticker prices, before adjusting for remaining feature differences. Usually these are the numbers you will see on the window stickers.
Models in short supply often sell at or even above these prices.
Models in short supply often sell at or even above these prices.
Mercedes-Benz SLK vs. Volkswagen Passat Invoice Comparison
Lowest Total Price: $33,119 Volkswagen Passat Komfort | ||||
| Difference: $19,166 | ||||
Lowest Total Invoice: $30,594 Volkswagen Passat Komfort | ||||
| Difference: $18,091 | ||||
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| Model Year | 2008 | 2008 | 2008 | 2009 |
| Model | SLK | SLK | SLK | Passat |
| Trim | SLK280 | SLK350 | SLK55 AMG | Komfort |
| Body | 2dr Hardtop conv. | 2dr Hardtop conv. | 2dr Hardtop conv. | 4dr Sedan |
| Base Price | $44,150 | $49,450 | $63,200 | $28,300 |
| Base Invoice | $41,060 | $45,988 | $58,776 | $26,436 |
| Heating Package | 980 | 980 | ||
| Metallic paint (extra cost) | 710 | 710 | 710 | |
| iPod integration | 375 | 375 | 375 | |
| Navigation system | 1,200 | 1,200 | 1,200 | 1,990 |
| Premium II Package | 3,995 | 3,995 | 1,410 | |
| Rear spoiler | 479 | |||
| Body kit | 1,650 | |||
| Heating Package | 911 | 911 | ||
| Metallic paint (extra cost) | 659 | 659 | 659 | |
| iPod integration | 349 | 349 | 349 | |
| Navigation system | 1,116 | 1,116 | 1,116 | 1,758 |
| Premium II Package | 3,715 | 3,715 | 1,311 | |
| Rear spoiler | 310 | |||
| Body kit | 1,390 | |||
| Options (change) | 7,260 | 7,260 | 3,695 | 4,119 |
| Options (change) | 6,750 | 6,750 | 3,435 | 3,458 |
| Destination | 875 | 875 | 875 | 700 |
| Gas Tax | 0 | 0 | 1,300 | 0 |
| Total Price | $52,285 | $57,585 | $69,070 | $33,119 |
| Total Invoice | $48,685 | $53,613 | $64,386 | $30,594 |
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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mercedes-Benz SLK vs. Volkswagen Passat
| Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Passat Komfort | ||||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $12,421 | ||||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $11,810 | ||||
| Model Year | 2008 | 2008 | 2008 | 2009 |
| Model | SLK | SLK | SLK | Passat |
| Trim | SLK280 | SLK350 | SLK55 AMG | Komfort |
| Body | 2dr Hardtop conv. | 2dr Hardtop conv. | 2dr Hardtop conv. | 4dr Sedan |
| Engine | 228hp V6 | 268hp V6 | 355hp V8 | 200hp I4 |
| Transmission | M6 | T7 | T7 | T6 |
| Drivetrain | RWD | RWD | RWD | FWD |
| EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway) | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG |
| Audio (watts, speakers) | 380, 11 | 380, 11 | 380, 11 | 80, 8 |
| Tire (rear if not all the same) | 205/55-16 | 225/45-17 | 225/40-18 | 235/45-17 |
| Total Price | $52,285 | $57,585 | $69,070 | $33,119 |
| Adjustments for Features | -6,745 | -7,795 | -8,045 | 0 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Price | $45,540 | $49,790 | $61,025 | $33,119 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $4,250 | $15,485 | $0 |
| Total Invoice | $48,685 | $53,613 | $64,386 | $30,594 |
| Adjustments for Features | -6,281 | -7,257 | -7,499 | 0 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice | $42,404 | $46,356 | $56,887 | $30,594 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $3,952 | $14,483 | $0 |
Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz SLK vs. Volkswagen Passat
| Model Year | 2008 | 2008 | 2008 | 2009 |
| Model | SLK | SLK | SLK | Passat |
| Trim | SLK280 | SLK350 | SLK55 AMG | Komfort |
| Body | 2dr 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 | |
| Universal garage door opener | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Wind blocker, small | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety | ||||
| Full-size spare tire | $225 | |||
| Knee airbag, driver | $75 | $75 | $75 | |
| Knee airbag, passenger | $75 | $75 | $75 | |
| Side curtain airbags | $350 | |||
| Temporary spare tire | $150 | $150 | $150 | |
| Cargo Management | ||||
| Overhead sunglass holder | $25 | |||
| Rear seat pass-through | $100 | |||
| Climate Control | ||||
| Dual-zone climate control | $125 | $125 | $125 | |
| Rain-sensing wipers | $175 | $175 | $175 | |
| Rear air vents | $100 | |||
| Residual heat | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| Variable intermittent wipers | $75 | |||
| Exterior | ||||
| Body kit | $0 | $0 | ||
| Bodyside moldings | $75 | |||
| Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) | $25 | $25 | $25 | |
| Power retractable hardtop | $6750 | $6750 | $6750 | |
| Rear spoiler | $200 | $200 | ||
| Sunroof | $900 | |||
| Infotainment | ||||
| Bluetooth cell phone link | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| DVD-compatible player | $0 | |||
| iPod integration | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Media drive | $15 | |||
| MP3-compatible player | $50 | |||
| SD Card slot | $25 | |||
| Surround sound | $250 | $250 | $250 | |
| Telematics service, such as OnStar | $200 | $200 | $200 | |
| USB port | $25 | |||
| Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors | ||||
| Analog clock | $25 | $25 | $25 | |
| Auto-dimming driver-side mirror | $75 | $75 | $75 | |
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | $150 | $150 | $150 | |
| Compass | $0 | |||
| Fog light, rear | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Illuminated visor mirror, driver | $50 | |||
| Illuminated visor mirror, passenger | $50 | |||
| Mirror tilt-down in reverse | $25 | $25 | $25 | |
| Visor mirror, driver | $10 | $10 | $10 | |
| Visor mirror, passenger | $10 | $10 | $10 | |
| Seats and Interior Trim | ||||
| Aluminum trim | $100 | |||
| Center armrest(s), second row | $50 | |||
| Door sill trim plates | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Folding second row seats | $300 | |||
| Leather door panel trim | $250 | $250 | $250 | |
| Leather seating surfaces | $900 | $900 | $900 | |
| Manual height adjuster, passenger 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 | $-300 | |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | $150 | $150 | $150 | |
| Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Power height adjuster, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Power recliner, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Synthetic leather seating surfaces | $0 | |||
| Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces | $0 | |||
| Suspension, Wheels, and Tires | ||||
| Sport suspension (upgrade) | $0 | |||
| Transmission | ||||
| Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls | $100 | |||
| Total Value of Features | $11,260 | $12,310 | $12,560 | $4,515 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | $6,745 | $7,795 | $8,045 | $0 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | -6,281 | -7,257 | -7,499 | 0 |
Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz SLK vs. Volkswagen Passat
| Model Year | 2008 | 2009 |
| Model | SLK | Passat |
| Body | 2dr Hardtop conv. | 4dr Sedan |
| Wheelbase | 95.7 in | 106.7 in |
| Length | 160.7 in | 188.2 in |
| Width | 70.4 in | 71.7 in |
| Height | 51.0 in | 58.0 in |
| Curb Weight | 3,210 lb. | 3,345 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 18.5 gal. | 18.5 gal. |
| Row 1 Headroom | 37.9 in | 38.4 in |
| Row 1 Shoulder Room | 52.2 in | 55.7 in |
| Row 1 Hip Room | 54.6 in | 0.0 in |
| Row 1 Legroom | 42.5 in | 41.4 in |
| Row 2 Headroom | 0.0 in | 37.8 in |
| Row 2 Shoulder Room | 0.0 in | 54.6 in |
| Row 2 Legroom | 0.0 in | 37.7 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 6.5 ft3 | 14.2 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 9.8 ft3 | 14.2 ft3 |
Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK280
| Heating Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Heated front seats | 200 | Yes |
| Neck-level heating, front seats | 150 | No |
| Total Requested | 200 | 57% |
| Total Not Requested | 150 | 43% |
| Premium II Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Bluetooth cell phone link | 100 | No |
| Surround sound | 250 | No |
| Harman/Kardon, 380W, 11 speakers (with subwoofer) | 350 | No |
| Aux input | 50 | Yes |
| Memory system, passenger seat | 150 | No |
| Satellite radio | 200 | Yes |
| Power height adjuster, passenger seat | 50 | No |
| Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power | 100 | No |
| Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat | 50 | No |
| Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat | 100 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming driver-side mirror | 75 | No |
| Power height adjuster, driver seat | 50 | Yes |
| Remote window/roof operation | 15 | No |
| Power tilt adjuster, driver seat | 50 | Yes |
| Mirror tilt-down in reverse | 25 | No |
| Power recliner, driver seat | 100 | Yes |
| Interior ambient lighting | 150 | Yes |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat | 150 | Yes |
| Power recliner, passenger seat | 100 | No |
| Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat | 100 | No |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | 150 | No |
| Universal garage door opener | 100 | No |
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | 150 | No |
| Rain-sensing wipers | 175 | No |
| Memory system, driver seat | 200 | No |
| Total Requested | 850 | 28% |
| Total Not Requested | 2140 | 72% |
Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK350
| Heating Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Heated front seats | 200 | Yes |
| Neck-level heating, front seats | 150 | No |
| Total Requested | 200 | 57% |
| Total Not Requested | 150 | 43% |
| Premium II Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Bluetooth cell phone link | 100 | No |
| Surround sound | 250 | No |
| Harman/Kardon, 380W, 11 speakers (with subwoofer) | 350 | No |
| Aux input | 50 | Yes |
| Memory system, passenger seat | 150 | No |
| Satellite radio | 200 | Yes |
| Power height adjuster, passenger seat | 50 | No |
| Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power | 100 | No |
| Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat | 50 | No |
| Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat | 100 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming driver-side mirror | 75 | No |
| Power height adjuster, driver seat | 50 | Yes |
| Remote window/roof operation | 15 | No |
| Power tilt adjuster, driver seat | 50 | Yes |
| Mirror tilt-down in reverse | 25 | No |
| Power recliner, driver seat | 100 | Yes |
| Interior ambient lighting | 150 | Yes |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat | 150 | Yes |
| Power recliner, passenger seat | 100 | No |
| Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat | 100 | No |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | 150 | No |
| Universal garage door opener | 100 | No |
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | 150 | No |
| Rain-sensing wipers | 175 | No |
| Memory system, driver seat | 200 | No |
| Total Requested | 850 | 28% |
| Total Not Requested | 2140 | 72% |
Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK55 AMG
| Premium II Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Bluetooth cell phone link | 100 | No |
| Surround sound | 250 | No |
| Harman/Kardon, 380W, 11 speakers (with subwoofer) | 350 | No |
| Aux input | 50 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 50 | 7% |
| Total Not Requested | 700 | 93% |
Option Package Details
Volkswagen Passat Komfort
| Navigation system | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| DVD-compatible player | 0 | No |
| Media drive, large | 15 | No |
| USB port | 25 | Yes |
| SD Card slot | 25 | No |
| Total Requested | 625 | 94% |
| Total Not Requested | 40 | 6% |
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