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Mercedes-Benz SLK vs. Volkswagen Routan Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Mercedes-Benz SLK vs. Volkswagen Routan Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $45,100

Volkswagen Routan SEL Premium   
Difference: $9,700

Lowest Total Invoice: $43,285

Volkswagen Routan SEL Premium   
Difference: $7,746

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2014201420142012
ModelSLKSLKSLKRoutan
TrimSLK250SLK350SLK55 AMGSEL Premium
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.4dr Minivan, ext.
Base Price $43,525 $56,225 $68,925 $44,280
Base Invoice $40,478 $52,289 $64,100 $42,465
Automatic climate control, front 760 760 760  
Multimedia Package 2,150 2,150 2,150  
Premium 1 Package 2,590 2,590    
Lighting Package 1,390 1,390 1,390  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720 720 720  
Rear spoiler 350 350    
Proximity key 650 650 650  
Leather seating surfaces 770      
Obstacle detection, rear 970 970 970  
Automatic climate control, front 707 707 707  
Multimedia Package 2,000 2,000 2,000  
Premium 1 Package 2,409 2,409    
Lighting Package 1,293 1,293 1,293  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 670 670 670  
Rear spoiler 326 326    
Proximity key 605 605 605  
Leather seating surfaces 716      
Obstacle detection, rear 902 902 902  
Options (change) 10,350 9,580 6,640 0
Options (change) 9,628 8,912 6,177 0
Destination 925 925 925 820
Total Price $54,800 $66,730 $76,490 $45,100
Total Invoice $51,031 $62,126 $71,202 $43,285

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Routan SEL Premium
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $9,905
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,943
Model Year2014201420142012
ModelSLKSLKSLKRoutan
TrimSLK250SLK350SLK55 AMGSEL Premium
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.4dr Minivan, ext.
Engine201hp I4302hp V6415hp V8283hp V6
TransmissionM6T7T7T6
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)500, 11500, 11500, 11506, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17225/40-18235/40-18225/65-17
Total Price$54,800$66,730$76,490$45,100
Adjustments for Features0-1,150-2,075-205
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$54,800$65,580$74,415$44,895
Cost Above Minimum$0$10,780$19,615$0
Total Invoice$51,031$62,126$71,202$43,285
Adjustments for Features0-1,071-1,932-197
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$51,031$61,055$69,270$43,088
Cost Above Minimum$0$10,024$18,239$0

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Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz SLK vs. Volkswagen Routan

Model Year2014201420142012
ModelSLKSLKSLKRoutan
TrimSLK250SLK350SLK55 AMGSEL Premium
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.4dr Minivan, ext.
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 
AC power outlet   $100
Dual power sliding doors   $800
Parking guidance system - passive$250$250$250 
Power flip-out rear side windows   $125
Power liftgate   $350
Power rear side windows   $200
Power-adjustable pedals   $125
Remote app$25$25$25 
Remote start   $150
Remote window/roof operation$15$15$15 
Sunshades, second row   $125
Sunshades, third row   $125
Tilt steering wheel, manual   $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350$350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Blind spot warning system   $200
Cross-traffic warning, rear   $100
Driver drowsiness monitor$150$150$150 
Front side airbags$350$350$350 
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75$75 
Obstacle detection, front$150$150$150 
Rearview camera   $200
Roll bar$200$200$200 
Side curtain airbags$350$350$350 
Side curtain airbags, three rows   $500
Torque vectoring, brake-based  $100 
Cargo Management 
Cargo net   $40
Console with shifter$150$150$150 
Overhead console storage compartments   $100
Overhead sunglass holder   $25
Removable console   $200
Roof rails   $250
Second-row under-floor storage   $150
Sliding center console   $50
Trailering equipment (4 wire)   $125
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15$15 
Rear air vents with automatic controls   $250
Rear HVAC unit   $400
Rear wiper   $175
Residual heat$50$50$50 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop  $150 
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable  $500 
Exterior 
Body kit  $0 
Bodyside moldings   $75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25$25 
Deep-tinted rear windows   $275
Glass roof panel(s)$300$300$300 
Power retractable hardtop$6750$6750$6750 
Rear bumper protector   $40
Sunroof   $900
Infotainment 
Additional screen for entertainment system   $200
App support$0$0$0 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25$25 
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted   $1000
HD radio$50$50$50 
In-vehicle Internet$150$150$150 
iPod integration   $100
Satellite radio$200$200$200 
Satellite radio - one year subscription   $250
SD Card slot$25$25$25 
Second DVD player for entertainment system   $200
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225$225 
Traffic + travel information$25$25$25 
Traffic information   $25
USB port$25$25$25 
Voice recorder   $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock  $25 
Auto-dimming headlights$200$200$200 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror   $75
Conversation mirror   $25
Fog light, rear$100$100$100 
Fog lights   $125
Headlight washers$50$50$50 
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 
Steering-linked headlights$150$150$150 
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
Heated second row seats   $200
Leather door panel trim$250$250$250 
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats   $75
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat   $50
Manual recliner, second row seats   $75
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 recliner, third row seats   $150
Power-stowing third row seats   $1000
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces  $0 
Tailgating position, third row seats   $50
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Auto-leveling rear shocks   $200
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100 
Total Value of Features$11,600$12,750$13,675$11,805
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,150$2,075$205
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,071-1,932-197

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Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz SLK vs. Volkswagen Routan

Model Year20142012
ModelSLKRoutan
Body2dr Hardtop conv.4dr Minivan, ext.
Wheelbase95.7 in121.2 in
Length162.8 in202.5 in
Width71.5 in76.9 in
Height51.2 in68.9 in
Curb Weight3,242 lb.4,495 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.20.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.0 in37.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room52.2 in63.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.5 in40.6 in
Row 2 Headroom0.0 in39.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room0.0 in64.7 in
Row 2 Legroom0.0 in36.3 in
Row 3 Headroom0.0 in37.9 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room0.0 in62.0 in
Row 3 Legroom0.0 in31.8 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
6.4 ft332.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
6.483.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
10.1 ft3140.6 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK250

Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
SD Card slot25No
In-vehicle Internet150No
App support0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested94084%
Total Not Requested17516%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Remote window/roof operation15No
Neck-level heating, front seats150No
iPod integration100Yes
Harman/Kardon, 500W, 11 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested75059%
Total Not Requested51541%
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-dash200Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
SD Card slot25No
In-vehicle Internet150No
App support0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested94084%
Total Not Requested17516%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Remote window/roof operation15No
Neck-level heating, front seats150No
iPod integration100Yes
Harman/Kardon, 500W, 11 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested75059%
Total Not Requested51541%
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 SLK55 AMG

Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
SD Card slot25No
In-vehicle Internet150No
App support0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested94084%
Total Not Requested17516%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Total Requested50056%
Total Not Requested40044%

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