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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: $32,875

Volkswagen Passat 2.0T SEL Premium   
Difference: $25,375

Lowest Total Invoice: $31,503

Volkswagen Passat 2.0T SEL Premium   
Difference: $22,738

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2014201420182018
ModelSLKSLKPassatPassat
TrimSLK250SLK3502.0T SEL PremiumV6 SEL Premium
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $43,525 $56,225 $31,650 $34,650
Base Invoice $40,478 $52,289 $30,353 $33,230
Multimedia Package 2,150 2,150    
Premium 1 Package 2,590 2,590    
Distronic Plus Package 2,950 2,950    
Special order charge 250 250    
Automatic climate control, front 760 760    
Obstacle detection, rear 970 970    
Lighting Package 1,390 1,390    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720 720    
Analog clock 250 250    
Rear spoiler 350 350 375 375
Proximity key 650 650    
Leather seating surfaces 770      
Multimedia Package 2,000 2,000    
Premium 1 Package 2,409 2,409    
Distronic Plus Package 2,744 2,744    
Special order charge 233 233    
Automatic climate control, front 707 707    
Obstacle detection, rear 902 902    
Lighting Package 1,293 1,293    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 670 670    
Analog clock 233 233    
Rear spoiler 326 326 300 300
Proximity key 605 605    
Leather seating surfaces 716      
Options (change) 13,800 13,030 375 375
Options (change) 12,838 12,122 300 300
Destination 925 925 850 850
Total Price $58,250 $70,180 $32,875 $35,875
Total Invoice $54,241 $65,336 $31,503 $34,380

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Passat 2.0T SEL Premium
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $20,200
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $17,919
Model Year2014201420182018
ModelSLKSLKPassatPassat
TrimSLK250SLK3502.0T SEL PremiumV6 SEL Premium
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine201hp I4302hp V6174hp I4280hp V6
TransmissionM6T7T6S6
DrivetrainRWDRWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)500, 11500, 11400, 9400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17225/40-18235/45-18235/45-18
Total Price$58,250$70,180$32,875$35,875
Adjustments for Features-5,175-6,3250-150
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$53,075$63,855$32,875$35,725
Cost Above Minimum$0$10,780$0$2,850
Total Invoice$54,241$65,336$31,503$34,380
Adjustments for Features-4,819-5,8880-144
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$49,422$59,448$31,503$34,236
Cost Above Minimum$0$10,026$0$2,733

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Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz SLK vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year2014201420182018
ModelSLKSLKPassatPassat
TrimSLK250SLK3502.0T SEL PremiumV6 SEL Premium
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150   
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1200  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100 
6-speed automated manual   $1100
RWD$0$0  
FWD  $0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control  $600$600
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed$850$850  
Hands-free trunk or liftgate  $100$100
Parking guidance system - passive$250$250  
Power rear side windows  $200$200
Remote start  $150$150
Remote window/roof operation$15$15  
Semi-automated parking system  $500$500
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250$250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350  
Universal garage door opener$100$100  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0  
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200$200  
Blind spot collision prevention$150$150  
Cross-traffic collision intervention, rear  $100$100
Cross-traffic warning, rear  $100$100
Driver drowsiness monitor$150$150  
Knee airbag, driver$75$75  
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75  
Lane departure prevention$150$150  
Lane departure prevention, steering-based  $200$200
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0$0  
Rearview camera  $200$200
Roll bar$200$200  
Secondary collision brake assist  $25$25
Vehicle health reports  $0$0
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder  $25$25
Rear seat pass-through  $100$100
Climate Control 
Rear air vents  $100$100
Residual heat$50$50  
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings  $75$75
Glass roof panel(s)$300$300  
Power retractable hardtop$6750$6750  
Sunroof  $900$900
Infotainment 
Android Auto support  $100$100
Apple CarPlay support  $100$100
CD changer, in-dash$325$325  
CD player  $125$125
DVD-compatible player$0$0  
In-vehicle Internet$150$150  
Media drive$15$15  
Mirrorlink support  $0$0
Surround sound$250$250  
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200$200
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75  
Auto-dimming headlights$200$200  
Compass$0$0  
Fog light, rear$100$100  
Fog lights  $125$125
Headlight washers$50$50  
Illuminated visor mirror, driver  $50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger  $50$50
Interior ambient lighting  $150$150
LED headlights  $1000$1000
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25  
Power-folding mirrors$50$50 $50
Steering-linked fog lights  $50$50
Steering-linked headlights$150$150  
Visor mirror, driver$10$10  
Visor mirror, passenger$10$10  
Xenon HID headlights$500$500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100$100  
Center armrest(s), second row  $50$50
Folding second row seats  $300$300
Heated second row seats  $200$200
Leather door panel trim$250$250  
Memory system, passenger seat$150$150  
Neck-level heating, front seats$150$150  
No leather in second row$-300$-300  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150$150  
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100 $100
Total Value of Features$12,600$13,750$7,425$7,575
Value of Feature Adjustments$5,175$6,325$0$150
Value of Feature Adjustments-4,819-5,8880-144

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Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz SLK vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year20142018
ModelSLKPassat
Body2dr Hardtop conv.4dr Sedan
Wheelbase95.7 in110.4 in
Length162.8 in191.6 in
Width71.5 in72.2 in
Height51.2 in58.5 in
Curb Weight3,242 lb.3,275 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.0 in38.3 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room52.2 in56.9 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
6.4 ft315.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
10.1 ft315.9 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK250

Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
CD changer, in-dash200No
DVD-compatible player0No
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
SD Card slot25Yes
In-vehicle Internet150No
App support0Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested75067%
Total Not Requested36533%
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%
Distronic Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed200No
Forward collision alert200Yes
Blind spot intervention150No
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Lane departure prevention system150Yes
Total Requested95048%
Total Not Requested105052%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Total Requested50056%
Total Not Requested40044%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK350

Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
CD changer, in-dash200No
DVD-compatible player0No
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
SD Card slot25Yes
In-vehicle Internet150No
App support0Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested75067%
Total Not Requested36533%
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%
Distronic Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed200No
Forward collision alert200Yes
Blind spot intervention150No
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Lane departure prevention system150Yes
Total Requested95048%
Total Not Requested105052%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Total Requested50056%
Total Not Requested40044%

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