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

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Mercedes-Benz SLK vs. Volkswagen Tiguan Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $37,475

Volkswagen Tiguan SEL Premium   
Difference: $23,960

Lowest Total Invoice: $35,971

Volkswagen Tiguan SEL Premium   
Difference: $21,229

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201620162018
ModelSLKSLKTiguan
TrimSLK300SLK350SEL Premium
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.4dr SUV
Base Price $47,000 $59,200 $36,250
Base Invoice $43,710 $55,056 $34,801
Premium 2 Package 4,490 4,490  
Premium 1 Package 3,390    
Premium 3 Package 3,790 3,790  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720 720  
Rear spoiler 350 350  
Leather seating surfaces 770    
Universal garage door opener     325
Premium 2 Package 4,175 4,175  
Premium 1 Package 3,153    
Premium 3 Package 3,525 3,525  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 670 670  
Rear spoiler 326 326  
Leather seating surfaces 716    
Universal garage door opener     270
Options (change) 13,510 9,350 325
Options (change) 12,565 8,696 270
Destination 925 925 900
Total Price $61,435 $69,475 $37,475
Total Invoice $57,200 $64,677 $35,971

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Tiguan SEL Premium
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $19,260
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $16,853
Model Year201620162018
ModelSLKSLKTiguan
TrimSLK300SLK350SEL Premium
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.4dr SUV
Engine241hp I4302hp V6184hp I4
TransmissionT9T7T8
DrivetrainRWDRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)500, 11500, 11480, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17225/40-18235/50-19
Total Price$61,435$69,475$37,475
Adjustments for Features-4,700-4,5000
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$56,735$64,975$37,475
Cost Above Minimum$0$8,240$0
Total Invoice$57,200$64,677$35,971
Adjustments for Features-4,376-4,1890
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$52,824$60,488$35,971
Cost Above Minimum$0$7,664$0

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Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz SLK vs. Volkswagen Tiguan

Model Year201620162018
ModelSLKSLKTiguan
TrimSLK300SLK350SEL Premium
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1400  
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1200 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1300
RWD$0$0 
FWD  $0
Accessories 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate  $100
Heated steering wheel  $100
Power liftgate  $350
Power rear side windows  $200
Remote start  $150
Remote window/roof operation$15$15 
Semi-automated parking system$500$500 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0 
Around view cameras  $500
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200$200 
Backup collision intervention  $150
Cross-traffic collision intervention, rear  $100
Cross-traffic warning, rear  $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
Pedestrian detection  $50
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0$0 
Roll bar$200$200 
Rollover sensor  $50
Secondary collision brake assist  $25
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100$100 
Trailer sway control  $25
Vehicle health reports  $0
Wide-view front camera  $150
Cargo Management 
Roof rails  $250
Climate Control 
Rear air vents  $100
Rear wiper  $175
Residual heat$50$50 
Exterior 
Body kit $0 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)  $250
Deep-tinted rear windows  $275
Glass roof panel(s)$300$300 
Panoramic sunroof  $1200
Power retractable hardtop$6750$6750 
Wheel-lip moldings  $75
Infotainment 
Android Auto support  $100
Apple CarPlay support  $100
DVD-compatible player$0$0 
In-vehicle Internet$150$150 
Media drive$15$15 
Mirrorlink support  $0
Navigation map updates, three years$0$0 
Surround sound$250$250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25$25 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75 
Cornering lights  $50
Fog light, rear$100$100 
Fog lights  $125
Headlight washers$50$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver  $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger  $50
Interior ambient lighting  $150
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display  $250
LED headlights  $1000
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
Door sill trim plates$100$100 
Folding second row seats  $300
Leather door panel trim$250$250 
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats  $75
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat  $50
Manual recliner, second row seats  $75
Memory system, passenger seat$150$150 
Metal pedals$75$75 
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 fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $100
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500$500 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100 
Total Value of Features$13,550$13,350$8,850
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,700$4,500$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-4,376-4,1890

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Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz SLK vs. Volkswagen Tiguan

Model Year20162018
ModelSLKTiguan
Body2dr Hardtop conv.4dr SUV
Wheelbase95.7 in109.8 in
Length162.8 in185.1 in
Width71.5 in72.4 in
Height51.2 in66.3 in
Curb Weight3,242 lb.3,778 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.15.3 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.0 in39.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room52.2 in57.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.5 in40.2 in
Row 2 Headroom0.0 in39.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room0.0 in55.9 in
Row 2 Legroom0.0 in36.5 in
Row 3 Headroom0.0 in33.8 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room0.0 in47.8 in
Row 3 Legroom0.0 in27.9 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
6.4 ft312.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
6.433.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
10.1 ft365.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK300

Premium 2 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Analog clock25No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
SD Card slot25Yes
In-vehicle Internet150No
App support0Yes
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested212590%
Total Not Requested24010%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Surround sound250No
Proximity key250Yes
Remote window/roof operation15No
Neck-level heating, front seats150No
iPod integration100Yes
Harman/Kardon, 500W, 11 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested75050%
Total Not Requested76550%
Premium 3 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive dampers - electrical500No
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Lane departure prevention system150Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Blind spot intervention150Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Parking guidance system - active500No
Total Requested220065%
Total Not Requested120035%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK350

Premium 2 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Analog clock25No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
SD Card slot25Yes
In-vehicle Internet150No
App support0Yes
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested212590%
Total Not Requested24010%
Premium 3 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive dampers - electrical500No
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Lane departure prevention system150Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Blind spot intervention150Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Parking guidance system - active500No
Total Requested220065%
Total Not Requested120035%

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