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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: $32,150 Volkswagen Beetle SE | ||||
| Difference: $21,865 | ||||
Lowest Total Invoice: $30,517 Volkswagen Beetle SE | ||||
| Difference: $19,777 | ||||
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| Model Year | 2018 | 2008 | 2008 | 2008 |
| Model | Beetle | SLK | SLK | SLK |
| Trim | SE | SLK280 | SLK350 | SLK55 AMG |
| Body | 2dr Convertible | 2dr Hardtop conv. | 2dr Hardtop conv. | 2dr Hardtop conv. |
| Base Price | $28,040 | $44,150 | $49,450 | $63,200 |
| Base Invoice | $26,917 | $41,060 | $45,988 | $58,776 |
| Premium Package | 2,500 | |||
| Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) | 130 | |||
| Floor mats | 130 | |||
| Wind blocker | 500 | |||
| Lighting Package | 1,010 | 1,010 | 1,010 | |
| Heating Package | 980 | 980 | ||
| Metallic paint (extra cost) | 710 | 710 | 710 | |
| iPod integration | 375 | 375 | 375 | |
| Automatic climate control, front | 720 | 720 | 720 | |
| Navigation system | 1,200 | 1,200 | 1,200 | |
| Premium II Package | 3,995 | 3,995 | 1,410 | |
| Premium Package | 2,150 | |||
| Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) | 100 | |||
| Floor mats | 100 | |||
| Wind blocker | 400 | |||
| Lighting Package | 939 | 939 | 939 | |
| Heating Package | 911 | 911 | ||
| Metallic paint (extra cost) | 659 | 659 | 659 | |
| iPod integration | 349 | 349 | 349 | |
| Automatic climate control, front | 670 | 670 | 670 | |
| Navigation system | 1,116 | 1,116 | 1,116 | |
| Premium II Package | 3,715 | 3,715 | 1,311 | |
| Options (change) | 3,260 | 8,990 | 8,990 | 5,425 |
| Options (change) | 2,750 | 8,359 | 8,359 | 5,044 |
| Destination | 850 | 875 | 875 | 875 |
| Gas Tax | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1,300 |
| Total Price | $32,150 | $54,015 | $59,315 | $70,800 |
| Total Invoice | $30,517 | $50,294 | $55,222 | $65,995 |
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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: $20,125 | ||||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $18,157 | ||||
| Model Year | 2018 | 2008 | 2008 | 2008 |
| Model | Beetle | SLK | SLK | SLK |
| Trim | SE | SLK280 | SLK350 | SLK55 AMG |
| Body | 2dr Convertible | 2dr Hardtop conv. | 2dr Hardtop conv. | 2dr Hardtop conv. |
| Engine | 174hp I4 | 228hp V6 | 268hp V6 | 355hp V8 |
| Transmission | T6 | M6 | T7 | T7 |
| Drivetrain | FWD | RWD | RWD | RWD |
| EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway) | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG |
| Audio (watts, speakers) | 400, 9 | 380, 11 | 380, 11 | 380, 11 |
| Tire (rear if not all the same) | 235/45-18 | 205/55-16 | 225/45-17 | 225/40-18 |
| Total Price | $32,150 | $54,015 | $59,315 | $70,800 |
| Adjustments for Features | 0 | -1,740 | -2,790 | -3,040 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Price | $32,150 | $52,275 | $56,525 | $67,760 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $0 | $4,250 | $15,485 |
| Total Invoice | $30,517 | $50,294 | $55,222 | $65,995 |
| Adjustments for Features | 0 | -1,620 | -2,597 | -2,834 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice | $30,517 | $48,674 | $52,625 | $63,161 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $0 | $3,951 | $14,487 |
Features Comparison: Volkswagen Beetle vs. Mercedes-Benz SLK
| Model Year | 2018 | 2008 | 2008 | 2008 |
| Model | Beetle | SLK | SLK | SLK |
| Trim | SE | SLK280 | SLK350 | SLK55 AMG |
| Body | 2dr Convertible | 2dr Hardtop conv. | 2dr Hardtop conv. | 2dr Hardtop conv. |
| Transmission and Drivetrain | ||||
| 6-speed manually-shiftable automatic | $1100 | |||
| 6-speed manual | $150 | |||
| 7-speed manually-shiftable automatic | $1200 | $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 | |||
| 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 | ||||
| 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 | |||
| 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 | |||
| Bluetooth audio streaming | $25 | |||
| HD radio | $50 | |||
| iPod integration | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Mirrorlink support | $0 | |||
| MP3-compatible player | $50 | |||
| SD Card slot | $25 | |||
| SMS text-to-speech reader | $25 | |||
| Surround sound | $250 | $250 | $250 | |
| Traffic + travel information | $25 | |||
| USB port | $25 | |||
| Voice control for nav and audio | $100 | |||
| Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors | ||||
| Analog clock | $25 | $25 | $25 | |
| Auto-dimming driver-side mirror | $75 | $75 | $75 | |
| Fog light, rear | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Headlight washers | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| Interior ambient lighting | $150 | $150 | $150 | |
| Mirror tilt-down in reverse | $25 | $25 | $25 | |
| Seats and Interior Trim | ||||
| Aluminum trim | $100 | |||
| Folding second row seats | $300 | |||
| Leather door panel trim | $250 | $250 | $250 | |
| Leather seating surfaces | $900 | $900 | $900 | |
| 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 | |
| Metal pedals | $75 | $75 | $75 | |
| Neck-level heating, front seats | $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 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 | $9,225 | $10,965 | $12,015 | $12,265 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | $0 | $1,740 | $2,790 | $3,040 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | 0 | -1,620 | -2,597 | -2,834 |
Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Beetle vs. Mercedes-Benz SLK
| Model Year | 2018 | 2008 |
| Model | Beetle | SLK |
| Body | 2dr Convertible | 2dr Hardtop conv. |
| Wheelbase | 100.0 in | 95.7 in |
| Length | 168.4 in | 160.7 in |
| Width | 71.2 in | 70.4 in |
| Height | 58.0 in | 51.0 in |
| Curb Weight | 3,226 lb. | 3,210 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 14.5 gal. | 18.5 gal. |
| Row 1 Headroom | 39.3 in | 37.9 in |
| Row 1 Shoulder Room | 55.3 in | 52.2 in |
| Row 1 Hip Room | 0.0 in | 54.6 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 | 6.5 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 7.1 | 9.8 ft3 |
Option Package Details
Volkswagen Beetle SE
| Premium Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| 235/45HR18 tires | 400 | No |
| Fender, 400W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer) | 350 | No |
| Cornering lights | 50 | Yes |
| LED tail lights | 0 | No |
| Fog lights | 125 | Yes |
| Xenon HID headlights | 500 | Yes |
| Obstacle detection, front | 150 | No |
| Obstacle detection, rear | 250 | No |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 75 | No |
| Total Requested | 1275 | 51% |
| Total Not Requested | 1225 | 49% |
Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK280
| Lighting Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Xenon HID headlights | 500 | Yes |
| Headlight washers | 50 | No |
| Cornering lights | 50 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 550 | 92% |
| Total Not Requested | 50 | 8% |
| Heating Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Heated front seats | 200 | Yes |
| Neck-level heating, front seats | 150 | No |
| Total Requested | 200 | 57% |
| Total Not Requested | 150 | 43% |
| Premium II Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Bluetooth cell phone link | 100 | Yes |
| Surround sound | 250 | No |
| Harman/Kardon, 380W, 11 speakers (with subwoofer) | 350 | No |
| Aux input | 50 | Yes |
| Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat | 100 | No |
| Auto-dimming driver-side mirror | 75 | No |
| Power height adjuster, driver seat | 50 | No |
| Remote window/roof operation | 15 | No |
| Power tilt adjuster, driver seat | 50 | No |
| Mirror tilt-down in reverse | 25 | No |
| Power recliner, driver seat | 100 | No |
| Interior ambient lighting | 150 | No |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat | 150 | No |
| Power recliner, passenger seat | 100 | No |
| Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat | 100 | No |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | 150 | No |
| Universal garage door opener | 100 | No |
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | 150 | Yes |
| Rain-sensing wipers | 175 | Yes |
| Memory system, driver seat | 200 | No |
| Memory system, passenger seat | 150 | No |
| Satellite radio | 200 | Yes |
| Power height adjuster, passenger seat | 50 | No |
| Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power | 100 | No |
| Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat | 50 | No |
| Total Requested | 675 | 23% |
| Total Not Requested | 2315 | 77% |
Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK350
| Lighting Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Xenon HID headlights | 500 | Yes |
| Headlight washers | 50 | No |
| Cornering lights | 50 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 550 | 92% |
| Total Not Requested | 50 | 8% |
| Heating Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Heated front seats | 200 | Yes |
| Neck-level heating, front seats | 150 | No |
| Total Requested | 200 | 57% |
| Total Not Requested | 150 | 43% |
| Premium II Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Bluetooth cell phone link | 100 | Yes |
| Surround sound | 250 | No |
| Harman/Kardon, 380W, 11 speakers (with subwoofer) | 350 | No |
| Aux input | 50 | Yes |
| Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat | 100 | No |
| Auto-dimming driver-side mirror | 75 | No |
| Power height adjuster, driver seat | 50 | No |
| Remote window/roof operation | 15 | No |
| Power tilt adjuster, driver seat | 50 | No |
| Mirror tilt-down in reverse | 25 | No |
| Power recliner, driver seat | 100 | No |
| Interior ambient lighting | 150 | No |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat | 150 | No |
| Power recliner, passenger seat | 100 | No |
| Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat | 100 | No |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | 150 | No |
| Universal garage door opener | 100 | No |
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | 150 | Yes |
| Rain-sensing wipers | 175 | Yes |
| Memory system, driver seat | 200 | No |
| Memory system, passenger seat | 150 | No |
| Satellite radio | 200 | Yes |
| Power height adjuster, passenger seat | 50 | No |
| Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power | 100 | No |
| Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat | 50 | No |
| Total Requested | 675 | 23% |
| Total Not Requested | 2315 | 77% |
Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK55 AMG
| Lighting Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Xenon HID headlights | 500 | Yes |
| Headlight washers | 50 | No |
| Cornering lights | 50 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 550 | 92% |
| Total Not Requested | 50 | 8% |
| Premium II Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Bluetooth cell phone link | 100 | Yes |
| Surround sound | 250 | No |
| Harman/Kardon, 380W, 11 speakers (with subwoofer) | 350 | No |
| Aux input | 50 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 150 | 20% |
| Total Not Requested | 600 | 80% |
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