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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: $25,075

Lowest Total Invoice: $30,517

Volkswagen Beetle SE   
Difference: $22,768

Calculate Payments

  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2018201620162016
ModelBeetleSLKSLKSLK
TrimSESLK300SLK350AMG SLK55
Body2dr Convertible2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Base Price $28,040 $47,000 $59,200 $72,600
Base Invoice $26,917 $43,710 $55,056 $67,518
Premium Package 2,500      
Floor mats 130      
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) 130      
Wind blocker 500      
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
Premium Package 2,150      
Floor mats 100      
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) 100      
Wind blocker 400      
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) 3,260 9,300 5,910 4,120
Options (change) 2,750 8,650 5,497 3,833
Destination 850 925 925 925
Total Price $32,150 $57,225 $66,035 $77,645
Total Invoice $30,517 $53,285 $61,478 $72,276

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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: $20,320
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $18,340
Model Year2018201620162016
ModelBeetleSLKSLKSLK
TrimSESLK300SLK350AMG SLK55
Body2dr Convertible2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Engine174hp I4241hp I4302hp V6415hp V8
TransmissionT6T9T7T7
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)235/45-18225/45-17225/40-18235/40-18
Total Price$32,150$57,225$66,035$77,645
Adjustments for Features0-4,755-5,405-6,055
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$32,150$52,470$60,630$71,590
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$8,160$19,120
Total Invoice$30,517$53,285$61,478$72,276
Adjustments for Features0-4,428-5,032-5,636
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$30,517$48,857$56,446$66,640
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$7,589$17,783

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Beetle vs. Mercedes-Benz SLK

Model Year2018201620162016
ModelBeetleSLKSLKSLK
TrimSESLK300SLK350AMG SLK55
Body2dr Convertible2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100   
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
Obstacle detection, front$150   
Obstacle detection, rear$250   
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 
Residual heat $50$50$50
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150$150$150
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable   $500
Exterior 
Body kit  $0$0
Glass roof panel(s) $300$300$300
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
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$100
Total Value of Features$8,250$13,005$13,655$14,305
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$4,755$5,405$6,055
Value of Feature Adjustments0-4,428-5,032-5,636

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Beetle vs. Mercedes-Benz SLK

Model Year20182016
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 SE

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
235/45HR18 tires400No
Fender, 400W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Fog lights125No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Cornering lights50No
LED tail lights0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Total Requested117547%
Total Not Requested132553%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK300

Premium 2 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Analog clock25No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Steering-linked headlights150No
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
SD Card slot25Yes
In-vehicle Internet150No
App support0Yes
Navigation map updates, three years0No
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Total Requested177575%
Total Not Requested59025%
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, front200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Analog clock25No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Steering-linked headlights150No
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
SD Card slot25Yes
In-vehicle Internet150No
App support0Yes
Navigation map updates, three years0No
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Total Requested177575%
Total Not Requested59025%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SLK AMG SLK55

Premium 2 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
SD Card slot25Yes
In-vehicle Internet150No
App support0Yes
Navigation map updates, three years0No
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Total Requested127589%
Total Not Requested16511%

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