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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: $37,090

Volkswagen Passat V6 SEL Premium   
Difference: $25,115

Lowest Total Invoice: $35,421

Volkswagen Passat V6 SEL Premium   
Difference: $22,492

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20112017
ModelSLKPassat
TrimSLK350V6 SEL Premium
Body2dr Hardtop conv.4dr Sedan
Base Price $53,300 $33,995
Base Invoice $49,569 $32,601
Premium 1 Package 2,590  
Multimedia Package 2,890  
Lighting Package 1,070  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720  
Automatic climate control, front 760  
Rear spoiler   375
Body kit   1,900
Premium 1 Package 2,409  
Multimedia Package 2,688  
Lighting Package 995  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 670  
Automatic climate control, front 707  
Rear spoiler   300
Body kit   1,700
Options (change) 8,030 2,275
Options (change) 7,469 2,000
Destination 875 820
Total Price $62,205 $37,090
Total Invoice $57,913 $35,421

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Passat V6 SEL Premium
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $23,390
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $20,886
Model Year20112017
ModelSLKPassat
TrimSLK350V6 SEL Premium
Body2dr Hardtop conv.4dr Sedan
Engine300hp V6280hp V6
TransmissionT7S6
DrivetrainRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/26 MPG20/28 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/40-18235/45-18
Total Price$62,205$37,090
Adjustments for Features-1,7250
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$60,480$37,090
Total Invoice$57,913$35,421
Adjustments for Features-1,6060
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$56,307$35,421

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Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz SLK vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year20112017
ModelSLKPassat
TrimSLK350V6 SEL Premium
Body2dr Hardtop conv.4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200 
6-speed automated manual $1100
RWD$0 
FWD $0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control $600
Cruise control$150 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate $100
Power rear side windows $200
Proximity key $250
Remote app $25
Remote start $150
Remote window/roof operation$15 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350 
Wind blocker, small$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, low-speed $200
Blind spot warning system $200
Cross-traffic collision intervention, rear $100
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100
Forward collision warning $200
Knee airbag, driver$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75 
Lane departure prevention, steering-based $200
Lane departure warning $200
Obstacle detection, front $150
Obstacle detection, rear $250
Rearview camera $200
Secondary collision brake assist $25
Side curtain airbags $350
Vehicle health reports $0
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Rear seat pass-through $100
Climate Control 
Rear air vents $100
Residual heat$50 
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings $75
Power retractable hardtop$6750 
Sunroof $900
Infotainment 
Android Auto support $100
App support $0
Apple CarPlay support $100
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD player $125
DVD-compatible player$0 
iPod integration$100 
Media drive$15 
Mirrorlink support $0
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Traffic + travel information $25
Traffic information$25 
USB port $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75 
Cornering lights$50 
Fog light, rear$100 
Headlight washers$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50
LED headlights $1000
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25 
Power-folding mirrors $50
Steering-linked fog lights $50
Visor mirror, driver$10 
Visor mirror, passenger$10 
Xenon HID headlights$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50
Folding second row seats $300
Heated front seats $200
Heated second row seats $200
Leather door panel trim$250 
Memory system, passenger seat$150 
No leather in second row$-300 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $100
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$10,450$8,725
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,725$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,6060

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Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz SLK vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year20112017
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 Weight3,295 lb.3,481 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 SLK350

Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers175Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Remote window/roof operation15No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
iPod integration100Yes
Total Requested147569%
Total Not Requested66531%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
HD radio50Yes
Media drive, large15No
SD Card slot25Yes
Total Requested100099%
Total Not Requested151%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Cornering lights50No
Total Requested50083%
Total Not Requested10017%

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