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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: $33,119

Volkswagen Passat Komfort   
Difference: $16,496

Lowest Total Invoice: $30,594

Volkswagen Passat Komfort   
Difference: $15,613

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2013201320132009
ModelSLKSLKSLKPassat
TrimSLK250SLK350SLK55 AMGKomfort
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.4dr Sedan
Base Price $42,900 $55,400 $67,990 $28,300
Base Invoice $39,897 $51,522 $63,231 $26,436
Multimedia Package 2,150 2,150 2,150  
Premium 1 Package 2,590 2,590    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720 720 720  
Rear spoiler 350 350   479
Navigation system       1,990
Body kit       1,650
Multimedia Package 2,000 2,000 2,000  
Premium 1 Package 2,409 2,409    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 670 670 670  
Rear spoiler 326 326   310
Navigation system       1,758
Body kit       1,390
Options (change) 5,810 5,810 2,870 4,119
Options (change) 5,405 5,405 2,670 3,458
Destination 905 905 905 700
Total Price $49,615 $62,115 $71,765 $33,119
Total Invoice $46,207 $57,832 $66,806 $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: $9,436
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $9,038
Model Year2013201320132009
ModelSLKSLKSLKPassat
TrimSLK250SLK350SLK55 AMGKomfort
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.4dr Sedan
Engine201hp I4302hp V6415hp V8200hp I4
TransmissionM6T7T7T6
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)500, 11500, 11500, 1180, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17225/40-18235/40-18235/45-17
Total Price$49,615$62,115$71,765$33,119
Adjustments for Features-7,060-9,060-9,9850
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$42,555$53,055$61,780$33,119
Cost Above Minimum$0$10,500$19,225$0
Total Invoice$46,207$57,832$66,806$30,594
Adjustments for Features-6,575-8,435-9,2950
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$39,632$49,397$57,511$30,594
Cost Above Minimum$0$9,765$17,879$0

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Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz SLK vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year2013201320132009
ModelSLKSLKSLKPassat
TrimSLK250SLK350SLK55 AMGKomfort
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 app$25$25$25 
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 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0$0 
Driver drowsiness monitor$150$150$150 
Full-size spare tire   $225
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75$75 
Roll bar$200$200$200 
Temporary spare tire$150$150$150 
Torque vectoring, brake-based  $100 
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder   $25
Rear seat pass-through   $100
Climate Control 
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175$175 
Rear air vents   $100
Residual heat$50$50$50 
Variable intermittent wipers   $75
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop  $150 
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable  $500 
Exterior 
Body kit  $0$0
Bodyside moldings   $75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25$25 
Power retractable hardtop$6750$6750$6750 
Sunroof   $900
Infotainment 
App support$0$0$0 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100$100 
CD changer, in-dash$325$325$325 
CD player   $125
HD radio$50$50$50 
In-vehicle Internet$150$150$150 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25$25 
Surround sound$250$250$250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225$225 
Traffic + travel information$25$25$25 
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock  $25 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75$75 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150$150$150 
Fog light, rear$100$100$100 
Fog lights   $125
Illuminated visor mirror, driver   $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger   $50
Interior ambient lighting  $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
Door sill trim plates$100$100$100 
Folding second row seats   $300
Leather door panel trim $250$250 
Leather seating surfaces $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$150 
No leather in second row $-300$-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  $0
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$11,310$13,310$14,235$4,250
Value of Feature Adjustments$7,060$9,060$9,985$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-6,575-8,435-9,2950

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Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz SLK vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year20132009
ModelSLKPassat
Body2dr Hardtop conv.4dr Sedan
Wheelbase95.7 in106.7 in
Length162.8 in188.2 in
Width71.5 in71.7 in
Height51.2 in58.0 in
Curb Weight3,242 lb.3,345 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.0 in38.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room52.2 in55.7 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
6.4 ft314.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
10.1 ft314.2 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK250

Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Media drive, large15Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
SD Card slot25Yes
In-vehicle Internet150No
App support0No
Total Requested64057%
Total Not Requested47543%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Surround sound250No
Remote window/roof operation15No
Neck-level heating, front seats150No
iPod integration100Yes
Harman/Kardon, 500W, 11 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested50040%
Total Not Requested76560%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK350

Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Media drive, large15Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
SD Card slot25Yes
In-vehicle Internet150No
App support0No
Total Requested64057%
Total Not Requested47543%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Surround sound250No
Remote window/roof operation15No
Neck-level heating, front seats150No
iPod integration100Yes
Harman/Kardon, 500W, 11 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested50040%
Total Not Requested76560%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK55 AMG

Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Media drive, large15Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
SD Card slot25Yes
In-vehicle Internet150No
App support0No
Total Requested64057%
Total Not Requested47543%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Passat Komfort

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
USB port25Yes
SD Card slot25Yes
Total Requested665100%
Total Not Requested00%

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