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Volkswagen 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 Beetle vs. Mercedes-Benz SLK Invoice Comparison
Lowest Total Price: $36,270 Volkswagen Beetle R-Line SEL | ||||
| Difference: $21,725 | ||||
Lowest Total Invoice: $34,773 Volkswagen Beetle R-Line SEL | ||||
| Difference: $19,228 | ||||
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| Model Year | 2016 | 2016 | 2016 | 2016 |
| Model | Beetle | SLK | SLK | SLK |
| Trim | R-Line SEL | SLK300 | SLK350 | AMG SLK55 |
| Body | 2dr Convertible | 2dr Hardtop conv. | 2dr Hardtop conv. | 2dr Hardtop conv. |
| Base Price | $34,950 | $47,000 | $59,200 | $72,600 |
| Base Invoice | $33,553 | $43,710 | $55,056 | $67,518 |
| 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 | |
| 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) | 500 | 10,070 | 5,910 | 4,120 |
| Options (change) | 400 | 9,366 | 5,497 | 3,833 |
| Destination | 820 | 925 | 925 | 925 |
| Total Price | $36,270 | $57,995 | $66,035 | $77,645 |
| Total Invoice | $34,773 | $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 SEL | ||||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $15,720 | ||||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $13,637 | ||||
| Model Year | 2016 | 2016 | 2016 | 2016 |
| Model | Beetle | SLK | SLK | SLK |
| Trim | R-Line SEL | SLK300 | SLK350 | AMG SLK55 |
| Body | 2dr Convertible | 2dr Hardtop conv. | 2dr Hardtop conv. | 2dr Hardtop conv. |
| Engine | 210hp I4 | 241hp I4 | 302hp V6 | 415hp V8 |
| Transmission | M6 | T9 | T7 | T7 |
| Drivetrain | FWD | RWD | RWD | RWD |
| EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway) | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG |
| Audio (watts, speakers) | 400, 9 | 500, 11 | 500, 11 | 500, 11 |
| Tire (rear if not all the same) | 235/40-19 | 225/45-17 | 225/40-18 | 235/40-18 |
| Total Price | $36,270 | $57,995 | $66,035 | $77,645 |
| Adjustments for Features | 0 | -6,005 | -5,805 | -6,455 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Price | $36,270 | $51,990 | $60,230 | $71,190 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $0 | $8,240 | $19,200 |
| Total Invoice | $34,773 | $54,001 | $61,478 | $72,276 |
| Adjustments for Features | 0 | -5,591 | -5,404 | -6,009 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice | $34,773 | $48,410 | $56,074 | $66,267 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $0 | $7,664 | $17,857 |
Features Comparison: Volkswagen Beetle vs. Mercedes-Benz SLK
| Model Year | 2016 | 2016 | 2016 | 2016 |
| Model | Beetle | SLK | SLK | SLK |
| Trim | R-Line SEL | SLK300 | SLK350 | AMG SLK55 |
| Body | 2dr Convertible | 2dr 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 collision intervention, rear | $100 | |||
| 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 | |
| Secondary collision brake assist | $25 | |||
| 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 | ||||
| Android Auto support | $100 | |||
| Apple CarPlay support | $100 | |||
| DVD-compatible player | $0 | $0 | $0 | |
| In-vehicle Internet | $150 | $150 | $150 | |
| Media drive | $15 | $15 | $15 | |
| Mirrorlink support | $0 | |||
| Navigation map updates, three years | $0 | $0 | $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 | $25 | $25 | |
| Auto-dimming driver-side mirror | $75 | $75 | $75 | |
| Auto-dimming headlights | $200 | $200 | $200 | |
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | $150 | $150 | $150 | |
| Boost gauge | $75 | |||
| Chronometer | $100 | |||
| 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 | $7,300 | $13,305 | $13,105 | $13,755 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | $0 | $6,005 | $5,805 | $6,455 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | 0 | -5,591 | -5,404 | -6,009 |
Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Beetle vs. Mercedes-Benz SLK
| Model Year | 2016 | 2016 |
| Model | Beetle | SLK |
| Body | 2dr Convertible | 2dr Hardtop conv. |
| Wheelbase | 100.0 in | 95.7 in |
| Length | 168.4 in | 162.8 in |
| Width | 71.2 in | 71.5 in |
| Height | 58.0 in | 51.2 in |
| Curb Weight | 3,226 lb. | 3,242 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 14.5 gal. | 15.9 gal. |
| Row 1 Headroom | 39.3 in | 38.0 in |
| Row 1 Shoulder Room | 55.3 in | 52.2 in |
| Row 1 Legroom | 41.3 in | 42.5 in |
| Row 2 Headroom | 37.6 in | 0.0 in |
| Row 2 Shoulder Room | 43.1 in | 0.0 in |
| Row 2 Legroom | 31.4 in | 0.0 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 7.1 ft3 | 6.4 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 7.1 | 10.1 ft3 |
Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK300
| Leather seating surfaces | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Leather seating surfaces | 900 | Yes |
| Leather door panel trim | 250 | Yes |
| No leather in second row | -300 | No |
| Total Requested | 1150 | 135% |
| Total Not Requested | -300 | -35% |
| Premium 2 Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Automatic climate control, front | 200 | No |
| Dual-zone climate control | 125 | No |
| Analog clock | 25 | Yes |
| Blind spot warning system | 200 | Yes |
| Steering-linked headlights | 150 | No |
| Xenon HID headlights | 500 | Yes |
| Headlight washers | 50 | No |
| Auto-dimming headlights | 200 | No |
| DVD-compatible player | 0 | No |
| Media drive | 15 | No |
| Traffic + travel information | 25 | Yes |
| SD Card slot | 25 | Yes |
| In-vehicle Internet | 150 | No |
| App support | 0 | Yes |
| Navigation map updates, three years | 0 | No |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 1475 | 62% |
| Total Not Requested | 890 | 38% |
| Premium 1 Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Heated front seats | 200 | Yes |
| Satellite radio | 200 | Yes |
| Surround sound | 250 | No |
| Proximity key | 250 | Yes |
| Remote window/roof operation | 15 | No |
| Neck-level heating, front seats | 150 | No |
| iPod integration | 100 | Yes |
| Harman/Kardon, 500W, 11 speakers (with subwoofer) | 350 | No |
| Total Requested | 750 | 50% |
| Total Not Requested | 765 | 50% |
Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK350
| Premium 2 Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Automatic climate control, front | 200 | No |
| Dual-zone climate control | 125 | No |
| Analog clock | 25 | Yes |
| Blind spot warning system | 200 | Yes |
| Steering-linked headlights | 150 | No |
| Xenon HID headlights | 500 | Yes |
| Headlight washers | 50 | No |
| Auto-dimming headlights | 200 | No |
| DVD-compatible player | 0 | No |
| Media drive | 15 | No |
| Traffic + travel information | 25 | Yes |
| SD Card slot | 25 | Yes |
| In-vehicle Internet | 150 | No |
| App support | 0 | Yes |
| Navigation map updates, three years | 0 | No |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 1475 | 62% |
| Total Not Requested | 890 | 38% |
Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SLK AMG SLK55
| Premium 2 Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Automatic climate control, front | 200 | No |
| Dual-zone climate control | 125 | No |
| Blind spot warning system | 200 | Yes |
| DVD-compatible player | 0 | No |
| Media drive | 15 | No |
| Traffic + travel information | 25 | Yes |
| SD Card slot | 25 | Yes |
| In-vehicle Internet | 150 | No |
| App support | 0 | Yes |
| Navigation map updates, three years | 0 | No |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 950 | 66% |
| Total Not Requested | 490 | 34% |
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