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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: $16,580

Lowest Total Invoice: $35,971

Volkswagen Tiguan SEL Premium   
Difference: $14,366

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2013201320132018
ModelSLKSLKSLKTiguan
TrimSLK250SLK350SLK55 AMGSEL Premium
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.4dr SUV
Base Price $42,900 $55,400 $67,990 $36,250
Base Invoice $39,897 $51,522 $63,231 $34,801
Multimedia Package 2,150 2,150 2,150  
Premium 1 Package 2,590 2,590    
Automatic climate control, front 760 760 760  
Obstacle detection, rear 970 970 970  
Lighting Package 1,290 1,290 1,290  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720 720 720  
Rear spoiler 350 350    
Proximity key 650 650 650  
Leather seating surfaces 770      
Universal garage door opener       325
Multimedia Package 2,000 2,000 2,000  
Premium 1 Package 2,409 2,409    
Automatic climate control, front 707 707 707  
Obstacle detection, rear 902 902 902  
Lighting Package 1,200 1,200 1,200  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 670 670 670  
Rear spoiler 326 326    
Proximity key 605 605 605  
Leather seating surfaces 716      
Universal garage door opener       270
Options (change) 10,250 9,480 6,540 325
Options (change) 9,535 8,819 6,084 270
Destination 905 905 905 900
Total Price $54,055 $65,785 $75,435 $37,475
Total Invoice $50,337 $61,246 $70,220 $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: $16,355
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $14,156
Model Year2013201320132018
ModelSLKSLKSLKTiguan
TrimSLK250SLK350SLK55 AMGSEL Premium
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.4dr SUV
Engine201hp I4302hp V6415hp V8184hp I4
TransmissionM6T7T7T8
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)500, 11500, 11500, 11480, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17225/40-18235/40-18235/50-19
Total Price$54,055$65,785$75,435$37,475
Adjustments for Features-225-1,375-2,3000
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$53,830$64,410$73,135$37,475
Cost Above Minimum$0$10,580$19,305$0
Total Invoice$50,337$61,246$70,220$35,971
Adjustments for Features-210-1,280-2,1410
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$50,127$59,966$68,079$35,971
Cost Above Minimum$0$9,839$17,952$0

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Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz SLK vs. Volkswagen Tiguan

Model Year2013201320132018
ModelSLKSLKSLKTiguan
TrimSLK250SLK350SLK55 AMGSEL Premium
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150   
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1200$1200 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1300
RWD$0$0$0 
FWD   $0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed   $850
Cruise control$150$150$150 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate   $100
Heated steering wheel   $100
Parking guidance system - passive$250$250$250 
Power liftgate   $350
Power rear side windows   $200
Remote start   $150
Remote window/roof operation$15$15$15 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual   $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 
Around view cameras   $500
Automatic braking, low-speed   $200
Backup collision intervention   $150
Blind spot collision prevention   $150
Blind spot warning system   $200
Cross-traffic collision intervention, rear   $100
Cross-traffic warning, rear   $100
Driver drowsiness monitor$150$150$150 
Forward collision warning   $200
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75$75 
Lane departure prevention, steering-based   $200
Lane departure warning   $200
Pedestrian detection   $50
Roll bar$200$200$200 
Rollover sensor   $50
Secondary collision brake assist   $25
Torque vectoring, brake-based  $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$50 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop  $150$150
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable  $500 
Exterior 
Body kit  $0 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)   $250
Deep-tinted rear windows   $275
Panoramic sunroof   $1200
Power retractable hardtop$6750$6750$6750 
Wheel-lip moldings   $75
Infotainment 
Android Auto support   $100
Apple CarPlay support   $100
CD changer, in-dash$325$325$325 
CD player   $125
DVD-compatible player$0$0$0 
In-vehicle Internet$150$150$150 
Media drive$15$15$15 
Mirrorlink support   $0
Surround sound$250$250$250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar   $200
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225$225 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock  $25 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75$75 
Cornering lights   $50
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
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display   $250
LED headlights   $1000
Visor mirror, driver$10$10$10 
Visor mirror, passenger$10$10$10 
Xenon HID headlights$500$500$500 
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$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$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 fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat   $100
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100 
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$11,150$12,300$13,225$10,925
Value of Feature Adjustments$225$1,375$2,300$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-210-1,280-2,1410

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Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz SLK vs. Volkswagen Tiguan

Model Year20132018
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 SLK250

Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
SD Card slot25Yes
In-vehicle Internet150No
App support0Yes
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%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Total Requested85094%
Total Not Requested506%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK350

Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
SD Card slot25Yes
In-vehicle Internet150No
App support0Yes
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%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Total Requested85094%
Total Not Requested506%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK55 AMG

Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
SD Card slot25Yes
In-vehicle Internet150No
App support0Yes
Total Requested75067%
Total Not Requested36533%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Total Requested85094%
Total Not Requested506%

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