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Volkswagen Golf / Rabbit / GTI vs. Mercedes-Benz SLK Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Volkswagen Golf / Rabbit / GTI vs. Mercedes-Benz SLK Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $40,635

Volkswagen Golf / Rabbit / GTI R   
Difference: $38,805

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20182016
ModelGolf / Rabbit / GTISLK
TrimRAMG SLK55
Body4dr Hatch2dr Hardtop conv.
Base Price $39,785 $72,600
Premium 2 Package   3,050
Premium 3 Package   1,295
Illuminated door sill trim plates   850
Metallic paint (extra cost)   720
Premium 2 Package   2,837
Premium 3 Package   1,204
Illuminated door sill trim plates   791
Metallic paint (extra cost)   670
Options (change) 0 5,915
Options (change) 0 5,502
Destination 850 925
Total Price $40,635 $79,440

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen Golf / Rabbit / GTI vs. Mercedes-Benz SLK

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Golf / Rabbit / GTI R
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $32,380
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $67,114
Model Year20182016
ModelGolf / Rabbit / GTISLK
TrimRAMG SLK55
Body4dr Hatch2dr Hardtop conv.
Engine292hp I4415hp V8
TransmissionM6T7
DrivetrainAWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)400, 9500, 11
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/35-19235/40-18
Total Price$40,635$79,440
Adjustments for Features0-6,425
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$40,635$73,015

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Golf / Rabbit / GTI vs. Mercedes-Benz SLK

Model Year20182016
ModelGolf / Rabbit / GTISLK
TrimRAMG SLK55
Body4dr Hatch2dr Hardtop conv.
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1200
AWD$1700 
RWD $0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control$600 
Cruise control $150
Power rear side windows$200 
Remote window/roof operation $15
Semi-automated parking system $500
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350
Universal garage door opener $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Backup collision intervention$150 
Blind spot warning system $200
Driver drowsiness monitor $150
Knee airbag, passenger $75
Lane departure prevention, steering-based$200 
Rearview camera$200 
Roll bar $200
Secondary collision brake assist$25 
Temporary spare tire $150
Vehicle health reports$0 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50 
Cargo cover$75 
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
Rear seat pass-through$100 
Climate Control 
Rear air vents$100 
Rear wiper$175 
Residual heat $50
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150
Exterior 
Glass roof panel(s) $300
Power retractable hardtop $6750
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100 
Apple CarPlay support$100 
DVD-compatible player $0
In-vehicle Internet $150
Larger infotainment display$0 
Media drive $15
Mirrorlink support$0 
Navigation map updates, three years $0
SD Card slot $25
Surround sound $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock $25
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75
Cornering lights$50 
Fog light, rear $100
Headlight washers $50
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50 
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250 
LED headlights$1000 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25
Performance meter$150 
Power-folding mirrors $50
Visor mirror, driver $10
Visor mirror, passenger $10
Xenon HID headlights $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim $100
Center armrest(s), second row$50 
Folding second row seats$300 
Leather door panel trim $250
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Memory system, driver seat $200
Memory system, passenger seat $150
Metal pedals $75
Neck-level heating, front seats $150
No leather in second row $-300
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces $0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$6,600$13,025
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$6,425
Value of Feature Adjustments0-5,981

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Golf / Rabbit / GTI vs. Mercedes-Benz SLK

Model Year20182016
ModelGolf / Rabbit / GTISLK
Body4dr Hatch2dr Hardtop conv.
Wheelbase103.8 in95.7 in
Length167.6 in162.8 in
Width70.8 in71.5 in
Height58.2 in51.2 in
Curb Weight2,946 lb.3,242 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.2 gal.15.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.4 in38.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.9 in52.2 in
Row 1 Legroom41.2 in42.5 in
Row 2 Headroom38.1 in0.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.9 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom35.6 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
17.4 ft36.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
53.7 ft310.1 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SLK AMG SLK55

Premium 2 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Blind spot warning system200No
In-vehicle Internet150No
App support0Yes
Navigation map updates, three years0No
DVD-compatible player0No
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
SD Card slot25No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested105073%
Total Not Requested39027%
Premium 3 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive dampers - electrical500Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Parking guidance system - active500No
Total Requested110069%
Total Not Requested50031%

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