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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: $20,880 | ||||
Lowest Total Invoice: $30,517 Volkswagen Beetle SE | ||||
| Difference: $18,865 | ||||
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| Model Year | 2018 | 2012 | 2012 | 2012 |
| Model | Beetle | SLK | SLK | SLK |
| Trim | SE | SLK250 | SLK350 | SLK55 AMG |
| Body | 2dr Convertible | 2dr Hardtop conv. | 2dr Hardtop conv. | 2dr Hardtop conv. |
| Base Price | $28,040 | $42,500 | $54,800 | $67,500 |
| Base Invoice | $26,917 | $39,525 | $50,964 | $62,775 |
| Premium Package | 2,500 | |||
| Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) | 130 | |||
| Floor mats | 130 | |||
| Wind blocker | 500 | |||
| Lighting Package | 1,090 | 1,090 | 1,090 | |
| Multimedia Package | 2,150 | 2,150 | 2,150 | |
| Premium 1 Package | 2,590 | 2,590 | ||
| Automatic climate control, front | 760 | 760 | 760 | |
| Obstacle detection, rear | 970 | 970 | 970 | |
| Metallic paint (extra cost) | 720 | 720 | 720 | |
| Wind blocker, small | 350 | 350 | 350 | |
| Rear spoiler | 375 | 375 | ||
| Proximity key | 650 | 650 | 650 | |
| Premium Package | 2,150 | |||
| Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) | 100 | |||
| Floor mats | 100 | |||
| Wind blocker | 400 | |||
| Lighting Package | 1,014 | 1,014 | 1,014 | |
| Multimedia Package | 2,000 | 2,000 | 2,000 | |
| Premium 1 Package | 2,409 | 2,409 | ||
| Automatic climate control, front | 707 | 707 | 707 | |
| Obstacle detection, rear | 902 | 902 | 902 | |
| Metallic paint (extra cost) | 670 | 670 | 670 | |
| Wind blocker, small | 326 | 326 | 326 | |
| Rear spoiler | 349 | 349 | ||
| Proximity key | 605 | 605 | 605 | |
| Options (change) | 3,260 | 9,655 | 9,655 | 6,690 |
| Options (change) | 2,750 | 8,982 | 8,982 | 6,224 |
| Destination | 850 | 875 | 875 | 875 |
| Total Price | $32,150 | $53,030 | $65,330 | $75,065 |
| Total Invoice | $30,517 | $49,382 | $60,821 | $69,874 |
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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: $17,800 | ||||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $15,997 | ||||
| Model Year | 2018 | 2012 | 2012 | 2012 |
| Model | Beetle | SLK | SLK | SLK |
| Trim | SE | SLK250 | SLK350 | SLK55 AMG |
| Body | 2dr Convertible | 2dr Hardtop conv. | 2dr Hardtop conv. | 2dr Hardtop conv. |
| Engine | 174hp I4 | 201hp I4 | 302hp V6 | 415hp 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 | 500, 11 | 500, 11 | 500, 11 |
| Tire (rear if not all the same) | 235/45-18 | 225/45-17 | 225/40-18 | 235/40-18 |
| Total Price | $32,150 | $53,030 | $65,330 | $75,065 |
| Adjustments for Features | 0 | -3,080 | -5,080 | -6,005 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Price | $32,150 | $49,950 | $60,250 | $69,060 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $0 | $10,300 | $19,110 |
| Total Invoice | $30,517 | $49,382 | $60,821 | $69,874 |
| Adjustments for Features | 0 | -2,868 | -4,729 | -5,590 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice | $30,517 | $46,514 | $56,092 | $64,284 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $0 | $9,578 | $17,770 |
Features Comparison: Volkswagen Beetle vs. Mercedes-Benz SLK
| Model Year | 2018 | 2012 | 2012 | 2012 |
| Model | Beetle | SLK | SLK | SLK |
| Trim | SE | SLK250 | 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 | ||||
| Parking guidance system - passive | $250 | $250 | $250 | |
| 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 | |||
| Blind spot warning system | $200 | |||
| 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 | |||
| Vehicle health reports | $0 | |||
| Climate Control | ||||
| Residual heat | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| Engine / Motor | ||||
| Automatic start / stop | $150 | |||
| Dual-mode exhaust, switchable | $500 | |||
| Exterior | ||||
| Body kit | $0 | |||
| Power convertible top | $4000 | |||
| Power retractable hardtop | $6750 | $6750 | $6750 | |
| Infotainment | ||||
| Android Auto support | $100 | |||
| App support | $0 | |||
| Apple CarPlay support | $100 | |||
| CD changer, in-dash | $325 | $325 | $325 | |
| CD player | $125 | |||
| DVD-compatible player | $0 | $0 | $0 | |
| Media drive | $15 | $15 | $15 | |
| Mirrorlink support | $0 | |||
| SMS text-to-speech reader | $25 | |||
| Surround sound | $250 | $250 | $250 | |
| Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors | ||||
| Analog clock | $25 | |||
| Auto-dimming driver-side mirror | $75 | $75 | $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 | |||
| 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 | |||
| Leather door panel trim | $250 | $250 | ||
| Leather seating surfaces | $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 | $150 | |
| No leather in second row | $-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 | $0 | ||
| Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces | $0 | |||
| Suspension, Wheels, and Tires | ||||
| Sport suspension (upgrade) | $0 | |||
| Transmission | ||||
| Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls | $100 | $100 | ||
| Total Value of Features | $8,000 | $11,080 | $13,080 | $14,005 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | $0 | $3,080 | $5,080 | $6,005 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | 0 | -2,868 | -4,729 | -5,590 |
Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Beetle vs. Mercedes-Benz SLK
| Model Year | 2018 | 2012 |
| 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
Volkswagen Beetle SE
| Premium Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| 235/45HR18 tires | 400 | No |
| Fender, 400W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer) | 350 | No |
| Fog lights | 125 | No |
| Xenon HID headlights | 500 | Yes |
| Obstacle detection, front | 150 | Yes |
| Obstacle detection, rear | 250 | Yes |
| Cornering lights | 50 | No |
| LED tail lights | 0 | No |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 75 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 1575 | 63% |
| Total Not Requested | 925 | 37% |
Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK250
| Automatic climate control, front | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Automatic climate control, front | 200 | Yes |
| Dual-zone climate control | 125 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 325 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
| Obstacle detection, rear | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Obstacle detection, rear | 250 | Yes |
| Obstacle detection, front | 150 | Yes |
| Parking guidance system - passive | 250 | No |
| Total Requested | 400 | 62% |
| Total Not Requested | 250 | 38% |
| Lighting Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Steering-linked headlights | 150 | No |
| Xenon HID headlights | 500 | Yes |
| Headlight washers | 50 | No |
| Total Requested | 500 | 71% |
| Total Not Requested | 200 | 29% |
| Multimedia Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| CD changer, in-dash | 200 | No |
| DVD-compatible player | 0 | No |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | Yes |
| Media drive, large | 15 | No |
| Traffic + travel information | 25 | Yes |
| SD Card slot | 25 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 750 | 78% |
| Total Not Requested | 215 | 22% |
| Premium 1 Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Heated front seats | 200 | Yes |
| Satellite radio | 200 | Yes |
| Surround sound | 250 | No |
| 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 | 500 | 40% |
| Total Not Requested | 765 | 60% |
Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK350
| Automatic climate control, front | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Automatic climate control, front | 200 | Yes |
| Dual-zone climate control | 125 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 325 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
| Obstacle detection, rear | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Obstacle detection, rear | 250 | Yes |
| Obstacle detection, front | 150 | Yes |
| Parking guidance system - passive | 250 | No |
| Total Requested | 400 | 62% |
| Total Not Requested | 250 | 38% |
| Lighting Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Steering-linked headlights | 150 | No |
| Xenon HID headlights | 500 | Yes |
| Headlight washers | 50 | No |
| Total Requested | 500 | 71% |
| Total Not Requested | 200 | 29% |
| Multimedia Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| CD changer, in-dash | 200 | No |
| DVD-compatible player | 0 | No |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | Yes |
| Media drive, large | 15 | No |
| Traffic + travel information | 25 | Yes |
| SD Card slot | 25 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 750 | 78% |
| Total Not Requested | 215 | 22% |
| Premium 1 Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Heated front seats | 200 | Yes |
| Satellite radio | 200 | Yes |
| Surround sound | 250 | No |
| 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 | 500 | 40% |
| Total Not Requested | 765 | 60% |
Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK55 AMG
| Automatic climate control, front | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Automatic climate control, front | 200 | Yes |
| Dual-zone climate control | 125 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 325 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
| Obstacle detection, rear | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Obstacle detection, rear | 250 | Yes |
| Obstacle detection, front | 150 | Yes |
| Parking guidance system - passive | 250 | No |
| Total Requested | 400 | 62% |
| Total Not Requested | 250 | 38% |
| Lighting Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Steering-linked headlights | 150 | No |
| Xenon HID headlights | 500 | Yes |
| Headlight washers | 50 | No |
| Total Requested | 500 | 71% |
| Total Not Requested | 200 | 29% |
| Multimedia Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| CD changer, in-dash | 200 | No |
| DVD-compatible player | 0 | No |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | Yes |
| Media drive, large | 15 | No |
| Traffic + travel information | 25 | Yes |
| SD Card slot | 25 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 750 | 78% |
| Total Not Requested | 215 | 22% |
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