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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: $32,150

Volkswagen Beetle SE   
Difference: $18,920

Lowest Total Invoice: $30,517

Volkswagen Beetle SE   
Difference: $17,033

Calculate Payments

  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2018200620062006
ModelBeetleSLKSLKSLK
TrimSESLK280SLK350SLK55 AMG
Body2dr Convertible2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Base Price $28,040 $42,900 $46,950 $61,500
Base Invoice $26,917 $39,897 $43,664 $57,195
Premium Package 2,500 1,200 1,200 1,470
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) 130      
Floor mats 130      
Wind blocker 500      
Lighting Package   990 990 990
Metallic paint (extra cost)   690 690 690
Heated front seats   690 690  
Bluetooth cell phone link   925 925 925
Navigation system   1,200 1,200  
Entertainment Package   1,700 1,700  
Satellite radio       500
Premium Package 2,150 1,116 1,116 1,367
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) 100      
Floor mats 100      
Wind blocker 400      
Lighting Package   921 921 921
Metallic paint (extra cost)   642 642 642
Heated front seats   642 642  
Bluetooth cell phone link   860 860 860
Navigation system   1,116 1,116  
Entertainment Package   1,581 1,581  
Satellite radio       465
Options (change) 3,260 7,395 7,395 4,575
Options (change) 2,750 6,878 6,878 4,255
Destination 850 775 775 775
Gas Tax 0 0 0 1,300
Total Price $32,150 $51,070 $55,120 $68,150
Total Invoice $30,517 $47,550 $51,317 $63,525

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Beetle SE
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $19,280
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $17,375
Model Year2018200620062006
ModelBeetleSLKSLKSLK
TrimSESLK280SLK350SLK55 AMG
Body2dr Convertible2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Engine174hp I4228hp V6268hp V6355hp V8
TransmissionT6M6M6T7
DrivetrainFWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)400, 9380, 11380, 11?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/45-18205/55-16225/45-17225/40-18
Total Price$32,150$51,070$55,120$68,150
Adjustments for Features-36000-1,900
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$31,790$51,070$55,120$66,250
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$4,050$15,180
Total Invoice$30,517$47,550$51,317$63,525
Adjustments for Features-34200-1,771
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$30,175$47,550$51,317$61,754
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$3,767$14,204

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Beetle vs. Mercedes-Benz SLK

Model Year2018200620062006
ModelBeetleSLKSLKSLK
TrimSESLK280SLK350SLK55 AMG
Body2dr Convertible2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100   
6-speed manual $150$150 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1200
FWD$0   
RWD $0$0$0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows$200   
Proximity key$250   
Remote app$25   
Remote window/roof operation $15$15$15
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250$250 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power   $350
Universal garage door opener $100$100$100
Wind blocker$300   
Wind blocker, small $100$100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0   
Auto-raising roll bars / headrests$500   
Blind spot warning system$200   
Cross-traffic collision intervention, rear$100   
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100   
Knee airbag, driver $75$75$75
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75$75
Obstacle detection, front$150   
Obstacle detection, rear$250   
Rearview camera$200   
Secondary collision brake assist$25   
Side curtain airbags$350   
Tire-pressure monitor$75   
Vehicle health reports$0   
Climate Control 
Residual heat $50$50$50
Exterior 
Body kit   $0
Power convertible top$4000   
Power retractable hardtop $6750$6750$6750
Rear spoiler$200  $200
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100   
App support$0   
Apple CarPlay support$100   
Aux input$50   
Bluetooth audio streaming$25   
HD radio$50   
Mirrorlink support$0   
MP3-compatible player$50   
Navigation system$600$600$600 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25   
Surround sound $250$250 
Traffic + travel information$25   
Voice control for nav and audio$100   
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock $25$25$25
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror   $75
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150  $150
Fog light, rear $100$100$100
Headlight washers $50$50$50
Mirror tilt-down in reverse   $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim   $100
Folding second row seats$300   
Leather seating surfaces $900$900$900
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50$50$50 
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50   
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50   
Manual tilt adjuster, driver seat $50$50 
Manual tilt adjuster, passenger seat $50$50 
Memory system, driver seat   $200
Memory system, passenger seat   $150
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat   $100
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat   $100
Power height adjuster, driver seat   $100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat   $100
Power recliner, driver seat   $100
Power recliner, passenger seat   $100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat   $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat   $100
Synthetic leather seating surfaces$0   
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces   $0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls   $100
Total Value of Features$10,050$9,690$9,690$11,590
Value of Feature Adjustments$360$0$0$1,900
Value of Feature Adjustments-34200-1,771

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Beetle vs. Mercedes-Benz SLK

Model Year20182006
ModelBeetleSLK
Body2dr Convertible2dr Hardtop conv.
Wheelbase100.0 in95.7 in
Length168.4 in160.7 in
Width71.2 in70.4 in
Height58.0 in51.0 in
Curb Weight3,226 lb.3,210 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.5 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.3 in37.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.3 in52.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in54.6 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 ft36.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
7.19.8 ft3

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Option Package Details
Volkswagen Beetle SE

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
235/45HR18 tires400No
Fender, 400W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Fog lights125Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Cornering lights50Yes
LED tail lights0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75No
Total Requested127551%
Total Not Requested122549%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK280

Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Cornering lights50Yes
Total Requested55092%
Total Not Requested508%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Universal garage door opener100No
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Variable assist steering (optional)0No
Remote window/roof operation15No
Total Requested30072%
Total Not Requested11528%
Entertainment Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Satellite radio200Yes
Surround sound250No
Harman/Kardon, 380W, 11 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested20025%
Total Not Requested60075%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK350

Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Cornering lights50Yes
Total Requested55092%
Total Not Requested508%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Universal garage door opener100No
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Variable assist steering (optional)0No
Remote window/roof operation15No
Total Requested30072%
Total Not Requested11528%
Entertainment Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Satellite radio200Yes
Surround sound250No
Harman/Kardon, 380W, 11 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested20025%
Total Not Requested60075%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK55 AMG

Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Cornering lights50Yes
Total Requested55092%
Total Not Requested508%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Universal garage door opener100No
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Total Requested30075%
Total Not Requested10025%

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