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Volkswagen Jetta vs. Mercedes-Benz SLK Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Volkswagen Jetta vs. Mercedes-Benz SLK Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $29,865

Volkswagen Jetta GLI   
Difference: $21,460

Lowest Total Invoice: $27,779

Volkswagen Jetta GLI   
Difference: $20,018

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2009201320132013
ModelJettaSLKSLKSLK
TrimGLISLK250SLK350SLK55 AMG
Body4dr Sedan2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Base Price $24,770 $42,900 $55,400 $67,990
Base Invoice $23,094 $39,897 $51,522 $63,231
Autobahn Package 2,405      
Navigation system 1,990      
Lighting Package   1,290 1,290 1,290
Multimedia Package   2,150 2,150 2,150
Premium 1 Package   2,590 2,590  
Metallic paint (extra cost)   720 720 720
Leather seating surfaces   770    
Autobahn Package 2,227      
Navigation system 1,758      
Lighting Package   1,200 1,200 1,200
Multimedia Package   2,000 2,000 2,000
Premium 1 Package   2,409 2,409  
Metallic paint (extra cost)   670 670 670
Leather seating surfaces   716    
Options (change) 4,395 7,520 6,750 4,160
Options (change) 3,985 6,995 6,279 3,870
Destination 700 905 905 905
Total Price $29,865 $51,325 $63,055 $73,055
Total Invoice $27,779 $47,797 $58,706 $68,006

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Jetta GLI
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $12,475
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $11,651
Model Year2009201320132013
ModelJettaSLKSLKSLK
TrimGLISLK250SLK350SLK55 AMG
Body4dr Sedan2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Engine200hp I4201hp I4302hp V6415hp V8
TransmissionM6M6T7T7
DrivetrainFWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 10500, 11500, 11500, 11
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17225/45-17225/40-18235/40-18
Total Price$29,865$51,325$63,055$73,055
Adjustments for Features0-8,985-10,135-11,260
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$29,865$42,340$52,920$61,795
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$10,580$19,455
Total Invoice$27,779$47,797$58,706$68,006
Adjustments for Features0-8,367-9,436-10,482
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$27,779$39,430$49,270$57,524
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$9,840$18,094

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Jetta vs. Mercedes-Benz SLK

Model Year2009201320132013
ModelJettaSLKSLKSLK
TrimGLISLK250SLK350SLK55 AMG
Body4dr Sedan2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150  
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1200$1200
FWD$0   
RWD $0$0$0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows$200   
Remote app $25$25$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
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Driver drowsiness monitor $150$150$150
Knee airbag, driver $75$75$75
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75$75
Roll bar $200$200$200
Torque vectoring, brake-based   $100
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50   
Overhead sunglass holder$25   
Rear seat pass-through$100   
Climate Control 
Rain-sensing wipers $175$175$175
Rear air vents$100   
Residual heat $50$50$50
Variable intermittent wipers$75   
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop   $150
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable   $500
Exterior 
Body kit   $0
Body kit (gray/black)$0   
Power retractable hardtop $6750$6750$6750
Rear spoiler   $200
Sunroof$900   
Infotainment 
App support $0$0$0
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100$100
CD changer, in-dash $325$325$325
CD player$125   
HD radio $50$50$50
In-vehicle Internet $150$150$150
MP3-compatible player $50$50$50
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25$25
Surround sound $250$250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225$225$225
Traffic + travel information $25$25$25
Voice control for nav and audio $100$100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock   $25
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75$75$75
Auto-dimming headlights $200$200$200
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150$150$150
Automatic headlights $125$125$125
Fog light, rear $100$100$100
Fog lights$125   
Headlight washers $50$50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50   
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$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
Visor mirror, driver $10$10$10
Visor mirror, passenger $10$10$10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50   
Folding second row seats$300   
Leather door panel trim $250$250$250
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50   
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50   
Memory system, driver seat $200$200$200
Memory system, passenger seat $150$150$150
Neck-level heating, front seats $150$150$150
No leather in second row $-300$-300$-300
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 suede inserts in leather seating surfaces   $0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0  $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100$100
Total Value of Features$2,650$11,635$12,785$13,910
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$8,985$10,135$11,260
Value of Feature Adjustments0-8,367-9,436-10,482

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Jetta vs. Mercedes-Benz SLK

Model Year20092013
ModelJettaSLK
Body4dr Sedan2dr Hardtop conv.
Wheelbase101.5 in95.7 in
Length179.3 in162.8 in
Width70.1 in71.5 in
Height57.4 in51.2 in
Curb Weight3,231 lb.3,242 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.5 gal.15.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.5 in38.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.8 in52.2 in
Row 1 Legroom41.2 in42.5 in
Row 2 Headroom37.2 in0.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.1 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom35.4 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
16.0 ft36.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
16.010.1 ft3

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Option Package Details
Volkswagen Jetta GLI

Autobahn Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900No
Front seat active head restraints0Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Total Requested110055%
Total Not Requested90045%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK250

Leather seating surfaces
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
No leather in second row-300No
Total Requested900106%
Total Not Requested-50-6%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Total Requested50056%
Total Not Requested40044%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Media drive, large15Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
SD Card slot25Yes
In-vehicle Internet150No
App support0No
Total Requested64057%
Total Not Requested47543%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Surround sound250No
Remote window/roof operation15No
Neck-level heating, front seats150No
iPod integration100Yes
Harman/Kardon, 500W, 11 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested50040%
Total Not Requested76560%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK350

Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Total Requested50056%
Total Not Requested40044%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Media drive, large15Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
SD Card slot25Yes
In-vehicle Internet150No
App support0No
Total Requested64057%
Total Not Requested47543%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Surround sound250No
Remote window/roof operation15No
Neck-level heating, front seats150No
iPod integration100Yes
Harman/Kardon, 500W, 11 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested50040%
Total Not Requested76560%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK55 AMG

Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Total Requested50056%
Total Not Requested40044%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Media drive, large15Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
SD Card slot25Yes
In-vehicle Internet150No
App support0No
Total Requested64057%
Total Not Requested47543%

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