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

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Volkswagen Beetle vs. Mercedes-Benz SLK Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $36,195

Volkswagen Beetle R-Line   
Difference: $21,800

Lowest Total Invoice: $34,701

Volkswagen Beetle R-Line   
Difference: $19,300

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2015201620162016
ModelBeetleSLKSLKSLK
TrimR-LineSLK300SLK350AMG SLK55
Body2dr Convertible2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Base Price $29,895 $47,000 $59,200 $72,600
Base Invoice $28,699 $43,710 $55,056 $67,518
Sound and Nav Package 4,980      
Wind blocker 500      
Leather seating surfaces   770    
Premium 2 Package   4,490 4,490 3,050
Premium 1 Package   3,390    
Wind blocker, small   350 350 350
Rear spoiler   350 350  
Metallic paint (extra cost)   720 720 720
Sound and Nav Package 4,782      
Wind blocker 400      
Leather seating surfaces   716    
Premium 2 Package   4,175 4,175 2,837
Premium 1 Package   3,153    
Wind blocker, small   326 326 326
Rear spoiler   326 326  
Metallic paint (extra cost)   670 670 670
Options (change) 5,480 10,070 5,910 4,120
Options (change) 5,182 9,366 5,497 3,833
Destination 820 925 925 925
Total Price $36,195 $57,995 $66,035 $77,645
Total Invoice $34,701 $54,001 $61,478 $72,276

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Beetle R-Line
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $15,120
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $13,080
Model Year2015201620162016
ModelBeetleSLKSLKSLK
TrimR-LineSLK300SLK350AMG SLK55
Body2dr Convertible2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Engine210hp I4241hp I4302hp V6415hp V8
TransmissionM6T9T7T7
DrivetrainFWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)400, 9500, 11500, 11500, 11
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/40-19225/45-17225/40-18235/40-18
Total Price$36,195$57,995$66,035$77,645
Adjustments for Features0-6,680-6,480-7,130
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$36,195$51,315$59,555$70,515
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$8,240$19,200
Total Invoice$34,701$54,001$61,478$72,276
Adjustments for Features0-6,220-6,033-6,637
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$34,701$47,781$55,445$65,639
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$7,664$17,858

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Beetle vs. Mercedes-Benz SLK

Model Year2015201620162016
ModelBeetleSLKSLKSLK
TrimR-LineSLK300SLK350AMG SLK55
Body2dr Convertible2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150   
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   
Remote window/roof operation $15$15$15
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250   
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350$350$350
Universal garage door opener $100$100$100
Wind blocker$300   
Wind blocker, small $100$100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Auto-raising roll bars / headrests$500   
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100   
Driver drowsiness monitor $150$150$150
Knee airbag, driver $75$75$75
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75$75
Rearview camera$200   
Roll bar $200$200$200
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100$100$100
Vehicle health reports$0   
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200$200$200
Dual-zone climate control $125$125$125
Rain-sensing wipers $175$175$175
Residual heat $50$50$50
Variable intermittent wipers$75   
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
Painted brake calipers (optional)$0   
Power convertible top$4000   
Power retractable hardtop $6750$6750$6750
Infotainment 
App support $0$0$0
DVD-compatible player $0$0$0
HD radio $50$50$50
In-vehicle Internet $150$150$150
iPod integration$100   
Media drive $15$15$15
Navigation map updates, three years $0$0$0
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25$25
Surround sound $250$250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200   
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225$225$225
Traffic + travel information $25$25$25
USB port $25$25$25
Voice control for nav and audio $100$100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock $25$25$25
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75$75$75
Auto-dimming headlights $200$200$200
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150$150$150
Automatic headlights $125$125$125
Boost gauge$75   
Compass $0$0$0
Cornering lights$50   
Fog light, rear $100$100$100
Fog lights$125   
Headlight washers $50$50$50
Interior ambient lighting   $150
Interior ambient lighting, configurable$150   
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25$25$25
Power-folding mirrors $50$50$50
Steering-linked headlights $150$150$150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim $100$100$100
Folding second row seats$300   
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50   
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50   
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50   
Manual lumbar 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$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, 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  $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100$100
Total Value of Features$6,975$13,655$13,455$14,105
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$6,680$6,480$7,130
Value of Feature Adjustments0-6,220-6,033-6,637

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Beetle vs. Mercedes-Benz SLK

Model Year20152016
ModelBeetleSLK
Body2dr Convertible2dr Hardtop conv.
Wheelbase100.0 in95.7 in
Length168.4 in162.8 in
Width71.2 in71.5 in
Height58.0 in51.2 in
Curb Weight3,226 lb.3,242 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.5 gal.15.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.3 in38.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.3 in52.2 in
Row 1 Legroom41.3 in42.5 in
Row 2 Headroom37.6 in0.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room43.1 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom31.4 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
7.1 ft36.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
7.110.1 ft3

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Option Package Details
Volkswagen Beetle R-Line

Sound and Nav Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Leather door panel trim250Yes
235/40HR19 tires400No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Rear cross-traffic collision interventionNo
Fender, 400W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Proximity key250Yes
HD radio50No
SD Card slot25Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Satellite radio200Yes
Rearview camera200No
Total Requested292569%
Total Not Requested130031%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK300

Leather seating surfaces
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Leather door panel trim250Yes
No leather in second row-300No
Total Requested1150135%
Total Not Requested-300-35%
Premium 2 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200No
Dual-zone climate control125No
Analog clock25No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
DVD-compatible player0No
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25No
SD Card slot25Yes
In-vehicle Internet150No
App support0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Total Requested132556%
Total Not Requested104044%
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%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK350

Premium 2 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200No
Dual-zone climate control125No
Analog clock25No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
DVD-compatible player0No
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25No
SD Card slot25Yes
In-vehicle Internet150No
App support0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Total Requested132556%
Total Not Requested104044%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SLK AMG SLK55

Premium 2 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200No
Dual-zone climate control125No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25No
SD Card slot25Yes
In-vehicle Internet150No
App support0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Total Requested82557%
Total Not Requested61543%

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