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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: $32,490 Volkswagen Passat 1.8T SEL Premium | ||||||
| Difference: $19,150 | ||||||
Lowest Total Invoice: $31,131 Volkswagen Passat 1.8T SEL Premium | ||||||
| Difference: $16,958 | ||||||
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| Model Year | 2012 | 2012 | 2012 | 2014 | 2014 | 2014 |
| Model | SLK | SLK | SLK | Passat | Passat | Passat |
| Trim | SLK250 | SLK350 | SLK55 AMG | 1.8T SEL Premium | TDI SEL Premium | V6 SEL Premium |
| Body | 2dr Hardtop conv. | 2dr Hardtop conv. | 2dr Hardtop conv. | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Base Price | $42,500 | $54,800 | $67,500 | $31,295 | $33,395 | $34,265 |
| Base Invoice | $39,525 | $50,964 | $62,775 | $30,011 | $32,026 | $32,860 |
| Automatic climate control, front | 760 | 760 | 760 | |||
| Multimedia Package | 2,150 | 2,150 | 2,150 | |||
| Premium 1 Package | 2,590 | 2,590 | ||||
| Metallic paint (extra cost) | 720 | 720 | 720 | |||
| Analog clock | 250 | 250 | ||||
| Rear spoiler | 375 | 375 | 375 | 375 | 375 | |
| Proximity key | 650 | 650 | 650 | |||
| Leather seating surfaces | 770 | |||||
| Automatic climate control, front | 707 | 707 | 707 | |||
| Multimedia Package | 2,000 | 2,000 | 2,000 | |||
| Premium 1 Package | 2,409 | 2,409 | ||||
| Metallic paint (extra cost) | 670 | 670 | 670 | |||
| Analog clock | 233 | 233 | ||||
| Rear spoiler | 349 | 349 | 300 | 300 | 300 | |
| Proximity key | 605 | 605 | 605 | |||
| Leather seating surfaces | 716 | |||||
| Options (change) | 8,265 | 7,495 | 4,280 | 375 | 375 | 375 |
| Options (change) | 7,689 | 6,973 | 3,982 | 300 | 300 | 300 |
| Destination | 875 | 875 | 875 | 820 | 820 | 820 |
| Total Price | $51,640 | $63,170 | $72,655 | $32,490 | $34,590 | $35,460 |
| Total Invoice | $48,089 | $58,812 | $67,632 | $31,131 | $33,146 | $33,980 |
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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mercedes-Benz SLK vs. Volkswagen Passat
| Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Passat 1.8T SEL Premium | ||||||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $14,190 | ||||||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $12,339 | ||||||
| Model Year | 2012 | 2012 | 2012 | 2014 | 2014 | 2014 |
| Model | SLK | SLK | SLK | Passat | Passat | Passat |
| Trim | SLK250 | SLK350 | SLK55 AMG | 1.8T SEL Premium | TDI SEL Premium | V6 SEL Premium |
| Body | 2dr Hardtop conv. | 2dr Hardtop conv. | 2dr Hardtop conv. | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Engine | 201hp I4 | 302hp V6 | 415hp V8 | 170hp I4 | 140hp I4 D | 280hp V6 |
| Transmission | M6 | T7 | T7 | T6 | S6 | S6 |
| Drivetrain | RWD | RWD | RWD | FWD | FWD | FWD |
| EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway) | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG |
| Audio (watts, speakers) | 500, 11 | 500, 11 | 500, 11 | 400, 9 | 400, 9 | 400, 9 |
| Tire (rear if not all the same) | 225/45-17 | 225/40-18 | 235/40-18 | 235/45-18 | 235/45-18 | 235/45-18 |
| Total Price | $51,640 | $63,170 | $72,655 | $32,490 | $34,590 | $35,460 |
| Adjustments for Features | -4,960 | -6,110 | -7,010 | 0 | 0 | -100 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Price | $46,680 | $57,060 | $65,645 | $32,490 | $34,590 | $35,360 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $10,380 | $18,965 | $0 | $2,100 | $2,870 |
| Total Invoice | $48,089 | $58,812 | $67,632 | $31,131 | $33,146 | $33,980 |
| Adjustments for Features | -4,619 | -5,688 | -6,525 | 0 | 0 | -96 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice | $43,470 | $53,124 | $61,107 | $31,131 | $33,146 | $33,884 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $9,654 | $17,637 | $0 | $2,015 | $2,753 |
Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz SLK vs. Volkswagen Passat
| Model Year | 2012 | 2012 | 2012 | 2014 | 2014 | 2014 |
| Model | SLK | SLK | SLK | Passat | Passat | Passat |
| Trim | SLK250 | SLK350 | SLK55 AMG | 1.8T SEL Premium | TDI 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 | |||||
| 6-speed automated manual | $1100 | $1100 | ||||
| RWD | $0 | $0 | $0 | |||
| FWD | $0 | $0 | $0 | |||
| Accessories | ||||||
| Power rear side windows | $200 | $200 | $200 | |||
| Remote start | $150 | $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 | |||
| Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety | ||||||
| Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats | $0 | $0 | $0 | |||
| Driver drowsiness monitor | $150 | $150 | $150 | |||
| Knee airbag, driver | $75 | $75 | $75 | |||
| Knee airbag, passenger | $75 | $75 | $75 | |||
| Rearview camera | $200 | $200 | $200 | |||
| Roll bar | $200 | $200 | $200 | |||
| Torque vectoring, brake-based | $100 | |||||
| Cargo Management | ||||||
| Overhead sunglass holder | $25 | $25 | $25 | |||
| Rear seat pass-through | $100 | $100 | $100 | |||
| Climate Control | ||||||
| Rain-sensing wipers | $175 | $175 | $175 | |||
| Rear air vents | $100 | $100 | $100 | |||
| Residual heat | $50 | $50 | $50 | |||
| Variable intermittent wipers | $75 | $75 | $75 | |||
| Engine / Motor | ||||||
| Automatic start / stop | $150 | |||||
| Dual-mode exhaust, switchable | $500 | |||||
| Exterior | ||||||
| Body kit | $0 | |||||
| Bodyside moldings | $75 | $75 | $75 | |||
| Power retractable hardtop | $6750 | $6750 | $6750 | |||
| Sunroof | $900 | $900 | $900 | |||
| Infotainment | ||||||
| CD changer, in-dash | $325 | $325 | $325 | |||
| CD player | $125 | $125 | $125 | |||
| iPod integration | $100 | $100 | $100 | |||
| Surround sound | $250 | $250 | $250 | |||
| USB port | $25 | $25 | $25 | |||
| Voice control for nav and audio | $100 | $100 | $100 | |||
| Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors | ||||||
| Auto-dimming driver-side mirror | $75 | $75 | $75 | |||
| Compass | $0 | $0 | $0 | |||
| Cornering lights | $50 | $50 | $50 | |||
| Fog light, rear | $100 | $100 | $100 | |||
| Fog lights | $125 | $125 | $125 | |||
| Illuminated visor mirror, driver | $50 | $50 | $50 | |||
| Illuminated visor mirror, passenger | $50 | $50 | $50 | |||
| Interior ambient lighting | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | ||
| Mirror tilt-down in reverse | $25 | $25 | $25 | |||
| Power-folding mirrors | $50 | $50 | $50 | |||
| Visor mirror, driver | $10 | $10 | $10 | |||
| Visor mirror, passenger | $10 | $10 | $10 | |||
| Seats and Interior Trim | ||||||
| Aluminum trim | $100 | $100 | $100 | |||
| Center armrest(s), second row | $50 | $50 | $50 | |||
| Door sill trim plates | $100 | $100 | $100 | |||
| Folding second row seats | $300 | $300 | $300 | |||
| Leather door panel trim | $250 | $250 | $250 | |||
| Memory system, passenger seat | $150 | $150 | $150 | |||
| Metal pedals | $75 | $75 | $75 | |||
| Neck-level heating, front seats | $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 | |||||
| Synthetic suede inserts in seating surfaces | $450 | $450 | $450 | |||
| Suspension, Wheels, and Tires | ||||||
| Sport suspension (upgrade) | $0 | |||||
| Transmission | ||||||
| Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls | $100 | $100 | $100 | |||
| Total Value of Features | $9,785 | $10,935 | $11,835 | $4,825 | $4,825 | $4,925 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | $4,960 | $6,110 | $7,010 | $0 | $0 | $100 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | -4,619 | -5,688 | -6,525 | 0 | 0 | -96 |
Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz SLK vs. Volkswagen Passat
| Model Year | 2012 | 2014 |
| Model | SLK | Passat |
| Body | 2dr Hardtop conv. | 4dr Sedan |
| Wheelbase | 95.7 in | 110.4 in |
| Length | 162.8 in | 191.6 in |
| Width | 71.5 in | 72.2 in |
| Height | 51.2 in | 58.5 in |
| Curb Weight | 3,242 lb. | 3,167 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 15.9 gal. | 18.5 gal. |
| Row 1 Headroom | 38.0 in | 38.3 in |
| Row 1 Shoulder Room | 52.2 in | 56.9 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 | 6.4 ft3 | 15.9 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 10.1 ft3 | 15.9 ft3 |
Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK250
| Multimedia Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| CD changer, in-dash | 200 | No |
| DVD-compatible player | 0 | Yes |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | No |
| Media drive, large | 15 | Yes |
| Traffic + travel information | 25 | Yes |
| SD Card slot | 25 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 665 | 69% |
| Total Not Requested | 300 | 31% |
| Premium 1 Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Heated front seats | 200 | Yes |
| Satellite radio | 200 | Yes |
| Surround sound | 250 | No |
| Remote window/roof operation | 15 | No |
| Neck-level heating, front seats | 150 | No |
| iPod integration | 100 | Yes |
| Harman/Kardon, 500W, 11 speakers (with subwoofer) | 350 | No |
| Total Requested | 500 | 40% |
| Total Not Requested | 765 | 60% |
Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK350
| Multimedia Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| CD changer, in-dash | 200 | No |
| DVD-compatible player | 0 | Yes |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | No |
| Media drive, large | 15 | Yes |
| Traffic + travel information | 25 | Yes |
| SD Card slot | 25 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 665 | 69% |
| Total Not Requested | 300 | 31% |
| Premium 1 Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Heated front seats | 200 | Yes |
| Satellite radio | 200 | Yes |
| Surround sound | 250 | No |
| Remote window/roof operation | 15 | No |
| Neck-level heating, front seats | 150 | No |
| iPod integration | 100 | Yes |
| Harman/Kardon, 500W, 11 speakers (with subwoofer) | 350 | No |
| Total Requested | 500 | 40% |
| Total Not Requested | 765 | 60% |
Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK55 AMG
| Multimedia Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| CD changer, in-dash | 200 | No |
| DVD-compatible player | 0 | Yes |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | No |
| Media drive, large | 15 | Yes |
| Traffic + travel information | 25 | Yes |
| SD Card slot | 25 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 665 | 69% |
| Total Not Requested | 300 | 31% |
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