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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: $34,920 Volkswagen Passat 1.8T SEL | ||||||
| Difference: $20,775 | ||||||
Lowest Total Invoice: $33,192 Volkswagen Passat 1.8T SEL | ||||||
| Difference: $18,666 | ||||||
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| Model Year | 2010 | 2010 | 2010 | 2016 | 2016 | 2016 |
| Model | SLK | SLK | SLK | Passat | Passat | Passat |
| Trim | SLK300 | SLK350 | SLK55 AMG | 1.8T SEL | 1.8T SEL Premium | V6 SEL Premium |
| Body | 2dr Hardtop conv. | 2dr Hardtop conv. | 2dr Hardtop conv. | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Base Price | $46,900 | $51,900 | $66,650 | $30,495 | $34,270 | $36,835 |
| Base Invoice | $43,617 | $48,267 | $61,985 | $29,245 | $32,865 | $35,325 |
| Multimedia Package | 2,850 | 2,850 | 2,850 | |||
| Premium 1 Package | 2,550 | 2,550 | ||||
| Lighting Package | 1,050 | 1,050 | 1,050 | 1,095 | ||
| Metallic paint (extra cost) | 720 | 720 | 720 | |||
| Automatic climate control, front | 750 | 750 | 750 | |||
| Floor mats | 235 | |||||
| Rear spoiler | 375 | 375 | 375 | |||
| Body kit | 1,900 | 1,900 | 1,900 | |||
| Multimedia Package | 2,650 | 2,650 | 2,650 | |||
| Premium 1 Package | 2,372 | 2,372 | ||||
| Lighting Package | 976 | 976 | 976 | 942 | ||
| Metallic paint (extra cost) | 670 | 670 | 670 | |||
| Automatic climate control, front | 698 | 698 | 698 | |||
| Floor mats | 185 | |||||
| Rear spoiler | 300 | 300 | 300 | |||
| Body kit | 1,700 | 1,700 | 1,700 | |||
| Options (change) | 7,920 | 7,920 | 5,370 | 3,605 | 2,275 | 2,275 |
| Options (change) | 7,366 | 7,366 | 4,994 | 3,127 | 2,000 | 2,000 |
| Destination | 875 | 875 | 875 | 820 | 820 | 820 |
| Gas Tax | 0 | 0 | 1,000 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Total Price | $55,695 | $60,695 | $73,895 | $34,920 | $37,365 | $39,930 |
| Total Invoice | $51,858 | $56,508 | $68,854 | $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: $19,240 | ||||||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $17,237 | ||||||
| Model Year | 2010 | 2010 | 2010 | 2016 | 2016 | 2016 |
| Model | SLK | SLK | SLK | Passat | Passat | Passat |
| Trim | SLK300 | SLK350 | SLK55 AMG | 1.8T SEL | 1.8T SEL Premium | V6 SEL Premium |
| Body | 2dr Hardtop conv. | 2dr Hardtop conv. | 2dr Hardtop conv. | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Engine | 228hp V6 | 300hp V6 | 355hp V8 | 170hp I4 | 170hp I4 | 280hp V6 |
| Transmission | M6 | T7 | T7 | T6 | T6 | S6 |
| Drivetrain | RWD | RWD | RWD | FWD | FWD | FWD |
| EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway) | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG |
| Audio (watts, speakers) | ?, 9 | ?, 9 | ?, 9 | 400, 9 | 400, 9 | 400, 9 |
| Tire (rear if not all the same) | 225/45-17 | 225/45-17 | 225/40-18 | 235/45-18 | 235/45-18 | 235/45-18 |
| Total Price | $55,695 | $60,695 | $73,895 | $34,920 | $37,365 | $39,930 |
| Adjustments for Features | -1,535 | -2,585 | -3,185 | 0 | -1,110 | -1,210 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Price | $54,160 | $58,110 | $70,710 | $34,920 | $36,255 | $38,720 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $3,950 | $16,550 | $0 | $1,335 | $3,800 |
| Total Invoice | $51,858 | $56,508 | $68,854 | $33,192 | $35,685 | $38,145 |
| Adjustments for Features | -1,429 | -2,407 | -2,968 | 0 | -1,060 | -1,156 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice | $50,429 | $54,101 | $65,886 | $33,192 | $34,625 | $36,989 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $3,672 | $15,457 | $0 | $1,433 | $3,797 |
Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz SLK vs. Volkswagen Passat
| Model Year | 2010 | 2010 | 2010 | 2016 | 2016 | 2016 |
| Model | SLK | SLK | SLK | Passat | Passat | Passat |
| Trim | SLK300 | SLK350 | SLK55 AMG | 1.8T SEL | 1.8T SEL Premium | V6 SEL Premium |
| Body | 2dr Hardtop conv. | 2dr Hardtop conv. | 2dr Hardtop conv. | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Transmission and Drivetrain | ||||||
| 6-speed manual | $150 | |||||
| 7-speed manually-shiftable automatic | $1200 | $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 | |||
| 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 | |||
| CD changer, in-dash | $325 | $325 | $325 | |||
| CD player | $125 | $125 | $125 | |||
| DVD-compatible player | $0 | $0 | $0 | |||
| iPod integration | $100 | $100 | $100 | |||
| Media drive | $15 | $15 | $15 | |||
| Mirrorlink support | $0 | $0 | $0 | |||
| SMS text-to-speech reader | $25 | $25 | $25 | |||
| Traffic + travel information | $25 | $25 | $25 | |||
| Traffic information | $25 | $25 | $25 | |||
| USB port | $25 | $25 | $25 | |||
| 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 front seats | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | ||
| Heated second row seats | $200 | $200 | $200 | |||
| Leather door panel trim | $250 | $250 | $250 | |||
| Memory system, passenger seat | $150 | $150 | $150 | |||
| No leather in second row | $-300 | $-300 | $-300 | |||
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat | $150 | $150 | $150 | |||
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | $150 | $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 | $9,400 | $10,450 | $11,050 | $7,865 | $8,975 | $9,075 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | $1,535 | $2,585 | $3,185 | $0 | $1,110 | $1,210 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | -1,429 | -2,407 | -2,968 | 0 | -1,060 | -1,156 |
Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz SLK vs. Volkswagen Passat
| Model Year | 2010 | 2016 |
| Model | SLK | Passat |
| Body | 2dr Hardtop conv. | 4dr Sedan |
| Wheelbase | 95.7 in | 110.4 in |
| Length | 160.7 in | 191.6 in |
| Width | 70.4 in | 72.2 in |
| Height | 51.0 in | 58.5 in |
| Curb Weight | 3,210 lb. | 3,231 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 18.5 gal. | 18.5 gal. |
| Row 1 Headroom | 37.9 in | 38.3 in |
| Row 1 Shoulder Room | 52.2 in | 56.9 in |
| Row 1 Hip Room | 54.6 in | 0.0 in |
| Row 1 Legroom | 42.5 in | 42.4 in |
| Row 2 Headroom | 0.0 in | 37.8 in |
| Row 2 Shoulder Room | 0.0 in | 57.0 in |
| Row 2 Legroom | 0.0 in | 39.1 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 6.5 ft3 | 15.9 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 9.8 ft3 | 15.9 ft3 |
Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK300
| Multimedia Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| Satellite radio | 200 | Yes |
| DVD-compatible player | 0 | No |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | Yes |
| Traffic information | 25 | Yes |
| HD radio | 50 | Yes |
| Media drive, large | 15 | No |
| SD Card slot | 25 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 1000 | 99% |
| Total Not Requested | 15 | 1% |
| Premium 1 Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power | 100 | No |
| Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat | 100 | Yes |
| Power height adjuster, driver seat | 50 | Yes |
| Power tilt adjuster, driver seat | 50 | Yes |
| Power recliner, driver seat | 100 | Yes |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat | 150 | No |
| Power recliner, passenger seat | 100 | Yes |
| Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat | 100 | Yes |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | 150 | No |
| Universal garage door opener | 100 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | 150 | Yes |
| Rain-sensing wipers | 100 | Yes |
| Memory system, driver seat | 200 | Yes |
| Memory system, passenger seat | 150 | No |
| Power height adjuster, passenger seat | 50 | Yes |
| Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat | 50 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming driver-side mirror | 75 | No |
| Remote window/roof operation | 15 | No |
| Mirror tilt-down in reverse | 25 | No |
| Interior ambient lighting | 150 | Yes |
| iPod integration | 100 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 1400 | 68% |
| Total Not Requested | 665 | 32% |
| Lighting Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Xenon HID headlights | 500 | Yes |
| Headlight washers | 50 | No |
| Cornering lights | 50 | No |
| Total Requested | 500 | 83% |
| Total Not Requested | 100 | 17% |
Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK350
| Multimedia Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| Satellite radio | 200 | Yes |
| DVD-compatible player | 0 | No |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | Yes |
| Traffic information | 25 | Yes |
| HD radio | 50 | Yes |
| Media drive, large | 15 | No |
| SD Card slot | 25 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 1000 | 99% |
| Total Not Requested | 15 | 1% |
| Premium 1 Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power | 100 | No |
| Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat | 100 | Yes |
| Power height adjuster, driver seat | 50 | Yes |
| Power tilt adjuster, driver seat | 50 | Yes |
| Power recliner, driver seat | 100 | Yes |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat | 150 | No |
| Power recliner, passenger seat | 100 | Yes |
| Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat | 100 | Yes |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | 150 | No |
| Universal garage door opener | 100 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | 150 | Yes |
| Rain-sensing wipers | 100 | Yes |
| Memory system, driver seat | 200 | Yes |
| Memory system, passenger seat | 150 | No |
| Power height adjuster, passenger seat | 50 | Yes |
| Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat | 50 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming driver-side mirror | 75 | No |
| Remote window/roof operation | 15 | No |
| Mirror tilt-down in reverse | 25 | No |
| Interior ambient lighting | 150 | Yes |
| iPod integration | 100 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 1400 | 68% |
| Total Not Requested | 665 | 32% |
| Lighting Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Xenon HID headlights | 500 | Yes |
| Headlight washers | 50 | No |
| Cornering lights | 50 | No |
| Total Requested | 500 | 83% |
| Total Not Requested | 100 | 17% |
Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK55 AMG
| Multimedia Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| Satellite radio | 200 | Yes |
| DVD-compatible player | 0 | No |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | Yes |
| Traffic information | 25 | Yes |
| HD radio | 50 | Yes |
| Media drive, large | 15 | No |
| SD Card slot | 25 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 1000 | 99% |
| Total Not Requested | 15 | 1% |
| Lighting Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Xenon HID headlights | 500 | Yes |
| Headlight washers | 50 | No |
| Cornering lights | 50 | No |
| Total Requested | 500 | 83% |
| Total Not Requested | 100 | 17% |
Option Package Details
Volkswagen Passat 1.8T SEL
| Floor mats | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Floor mats | 75 | Yes |
| Cargo mat | 40 | No |
| Total Requested | 75 | 65% |
| Total Not Requested | 40 | 35% |
| Lighting Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| LED headlights | 1000 | No |
| LED tail lights | 0 | No |
| Total Requested | 0 | 0% |
| Total Not Requested | 1000 | 100% |
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