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Volkswagen New Beetle vs. Mercedes-Benz SLK Price Comparison (MSRP)The sticker prices, before adjusting for remaining feature differences. Usually these are the numbers you will see on the window stickers.
Models in short supply often sell at or even above these prices.
Models in short supply often sell at or even above these prices.
Volkswagen New Beetle vs. Mercedes-Benz SLK Invoice Comparison
Lowest Total Price: $26,649 Volkswagen New Beetle 2.5 | ||||
| Difference: $23,116 | ||||
Lowest Total Invoice: $25,159 Volkswagen New Beetle 2.5 | ||||
| Difference: $21,188 | ||||
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| Model Year | 2007 | 2016 | 2016 | 2016 |
| Model | New Beetle | SLK | SLK | SLK |
| Trim | 2.5 | SLK300 | SLK350 | AMG SLK55 |
| Body | 2dr Convertible | 2dr Hardtop conv. | 2dr Hardtop conv. | 2dr Hardtop conv. |
| Base Price | $22,240 | $47,000 | $59,200 | $72,600 |
| Base Invoice | $21,044 | $43,710 | $55,056 | $67,518 |
| Package 1 | 1,445 | |||
| Package 2 | 1,750 | |||
| Satellite radio | 375 | |||
| iPod integration | 199 | |||
| Metallic paint (extra cost) | 720 | 720 | 720 | |
| Wind blocker, small | 350 | 350 | 350 | |
| Leather seating surfaces | 770 | |||
| Package 1 | 1,342 | |||
| Package 2 | 1,626 | |||
| Satellite radio | 331 | |||
| iPod integration | 176 | |||
| Metallic paint (extra cost) | 670 | 670 | 670 | |
| Wind blocker, small | 326 | 326 | 326 | |
| Leather seating surfaces | 716 | |||
| Options (change) | 3,769 | 1,840 | 1,070 | 1,070 |
| Options (change) | 3,475 | 1,712 | 996 | 996 |
| Destination | 640 | 925 | 925 | 925 |
| Total Price | $26,649 | $49,765 | $61,195 | $74,595 |
| Total Invoice | $25,159 | $46,347 | $56,977 | $69,439 |
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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen New Beetle vs. Mercedes-Benz SLK
| Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen New Beetle 2.5 | ||||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $16,321 | ||||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $14,860 | ||||
| Model Year | 2007 | 2016 | 2016 | 2016 |
| Model | New Beetle | SLK | SLK | SLK |
| Trim | 2.5 | SLK300 | SLK350 | AMG SLK55 |
| Body | 2dr Convertible | 2dr Hardtop conv. | 2dr Hardtop conv. | 2dr Hardtop conv. |
| Engine | 150hp I5 | 241hp I4 | 302hp V6 | 415hp V8 |
| Transmission | M5 | T9 | T7 | T7 |
| Drivetrain | FWD | RWD | RWD | RWD |
| EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway) | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG |
| Audio (watts, speakers) | ?, 10 | ?, 8 | 500, 11 | 500, 11 |
| Tire (rear if not all the same) | 225/45-17 | 225/45-17 | 225/40-18 | 235/40-18 |
| Total Price | $26,649 | $49,765 | $61,195 | $74,595 |
| Adjustments for Features | 0 | -6,795 | -7,660 | -9,285 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Price | $26,649 | $42,970 | $53,535 | $65,310 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $0 | $10,565 | $22,340 |
| Total Invoice | $25,159 | $46,347 | $56,977 | $69,439 |
| Adjustments for Features | 0 | -6,328 | -7,132 | -8,643 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice | $25,159 | $40,019 | $49,845 | $60,796 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $0 | $9,826 | $20,777 |
Features Comparison: Volkswagen New Beetle vs. Mercedes-Benz SLK
| Model Year | 2007 | 2016 | 2016 | 2016 |
| Model | New Beetle | SLK | SLK | SLK |
| Trim | 2.5 | SLK300 | SLK350 | AMG SLK55 |
| Body | 2dr Convertible | 2dr Hardtop conv. | 2dr Hardtop conv. | 2dr Hardtop conv. |
| Transmission and Drivetrain | ||||
| 5-speed manual | $0 | |||
| 9-speed manually-shiftable automatic | $1400 | |||
| 7-speed manually-shiftable automatic | $1200 | $1200 | ||
| FWD | $0 | |||
| RWD | $0 | $0 | $0 | |
| Accessories | ||||
| Power rear side windows | $200 | |||
| Proximity key | $250 | $250 | ||
| Remote app | $25 | $25 | $25 | |
| Remote window/roof operation | $15 | $15 | ||
| Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual | $250 | |||
| Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power | $350 | $350 | $350 | |
| Wind blocker | $300 | |||
| Wind blocker, small | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety | ||||
| Auto-raising roll bars / headrests | $500 | |||
| Driver drowsiness monitor | $150 | $150 | $150 | |
| Knee airbag, driver | $75 | $75 | $75 | |
| Knee airbag, passenger | $75 | $75 | $75 | |
| Roll bar | $200 | $200 | $200 | |
| Side curtain airbags | $350 | $350 | $350 | |
| Tire-pressure monitor | $75 | $75 | $75 | |
| Torque vectoring, brake-based | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Cargo Management | ||||
| Rear seat pass-through | $100 | |||
| Climate Control | ||||
| Residual heat | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| Engine / Motor | ||||
| Automatic start / stop | $150 | $150 | $150 | |
| Dual-mode exhaust, switchable | $500 | |||
| Exterior | ||||
| Body kit | $0 | $0 | ||
| Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) | $25 | $25 | $25 | |
| Glass roof panel(s) | $300 | $300 | $300 | |
| Power convertible top | $4000 | |||
| Power retractable hardtop | $6750 | $6750 | $6750 | |
| Rear spoiler | $200 | |||
| Infotainment | ||||
| Audio controls on steering wheel | $125 | $125 | $125 | |
| Aux input | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| Bluetooth audio streaming | $25 | $25 | $25 | |
| Bluetooth cell phone link | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| HD radio | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| iPod integration | $100 | |||
| Satellite radio | $200 | $200 | $200 | |
| SMS text-to-speech reader | $25 | $25 | $25 | |
| Surround sound | $250 | $250 | ||
| 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 | |
| Auto-dimming headlights | $200 | |||
| Automatic headlights | $125 | $125 | $125 | |
| Compass | $0 | $0 | $0 | |
| Fog light, rear | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Fog lights | $125 | |||
| Headlight washers | $50 | |||
| Illuminated visor mirror, driver | $50 | |||
| Illuminated visor mirror, passenger | $50 | |||
| Mirror tilt-down in reverse | $25 | $25 | $25 | |
| Power-folding mirrors | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| Steering-linked headlights | $150 | |||
| Trip computer | $150 | $150 | $150 | |
| Visor mirror, driver | $10 | $10 | $10 | |
| Visor mirror, passenger | $10 | $10 | $10 | |
| Xenon HID headlights | $500 | |||
| Seats and Interior Trim | ||||
| Aluminum trim | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Heated front seats | $200 | $200 | $200 | |
| Manual height adjuster, driver seat | $50 | |||
| Manual height adjuster, passenger seat | $50 | |||
| Memory system, driver seat | $200 | $200 | $200 | |
| Memory system, passenger seat | $150 | $150 | $150 | |
| Neck-level heating, front seats | $150 | $150 | ||
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat | $150 | $150 | $150 | |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | $150 | $150 | $150 | |
| Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Power height adjuster, driver seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Power height adjuster, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Power recliner, driver seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Power recliner, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Power tilt adjuster, driver 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 | $100 | |
| Total Value of Features | $6,175 | $12,970 | $13,835 | $15,460 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | $0 | $6,795 | $7,660 | $9,285 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | 0 | -6,328 | -7,132 | -8,643 |
Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen New Beetle vs. Mercedes-Benz SLK
| Model Year | 2007 | 2016 |
| Model | New Beetle | SLK |
| Body | 2dr Convertible | 2dr Hardtop conv. |
| Wheelbase | 98.8 in | 95.7 in |
| Length | 161.1 in | 162.8 in |
| Width | 67.9 in | 71.5 in |
| Height | 59.1 in | 51.2 in |
| Curb Weight | 3,165 lb. | 3,242 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 14.5 gal. | 15.9 gal. |
| Row 1 Headroom | 40.7 in | 38.0 in |
| Row 1 Shoulder Room | 52.8 in | 52.2 in |
| Row 1 Legroom | 39.4 in | 42.5 in |
| Row 2 Headroom | 37.2 in | 0.0 in |
| Row 2 Shoulder Room | 42.1 in | 0.0 in |
| Row 2 Legroom | 31.5 in | 0.0 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 5.0 ft3 | 6.4 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 5.0 | 10.1 ft3 |
Option Package Details
Volkswagen New Beetle 2.5
| Package 1 | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Heated front seats | 200 | Yes |
| Power convertible top | 4000 | Yes |
| Wind blocker | 300 | No |
| Heated windshield washer nozzles | 15 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 4215 | 93% |
| Total Not Requested | 300 | 7% |
| Package 2 | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Leather seating surfaces | 900 | Yes |
| Universal garage door opener | 100 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | 150 | Yes |
| Rain-sensing wipers | 100 | Yes |
| Fog lights | 125 | No |
| Leather-wrapped steering wheel | 150 | Yes |
| 225/45HR17 tires | 400 | No |
| Total Requested | 1400 | 73% |
| Total Not Requested | 525 | 27% |
Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK300
| Leather seating surfaces | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Leather seating surfaces | 900 | Yes |
| Leather door panel trim | 250 | No |
| No leather in second row | -300 | No |
| Total Requested | 900 | 106% |
| Total Not Requested | -50 | -6% |
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