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

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

Lowest Total Price: $36,010

Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI Autobahn   
Difference: $26,125

Lowest Total Invoice: $34,413

Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI Autobahn   
Difference: $23,438

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201720162016
ModelGolf / GTISLKSLK
TrimGTI AutobahnSLK300SLK350
Body4dr Hatch2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Base Price $34,095 $47,000 $59,200
Base Invoice $32,651 $43,710 $55,056
Driver Assistance Package 1,095    
Premium 2 Package   4,490 4,490
Premium 1 Package   3,390  
Premium 3 Package   3,790 3,790
Leather seating surfaces   770  
Illuminated door sill trim plates   700 700
Rear spoiler   350 350
Metallic paint (extra cost)   720 720
Driver Assistance Package 942    
Premium 2 Package   4,175 4,175
Premium 1 Package   3,153  
Premium 3 Package   3,525 3,525
Leather seating surfaces   716  
Illuminated door sill trim plates   651 651
Rear spoiler   326 326
Metallic paint (extra cost)   670 670
Options (change) 1,095 14,210 10,050
Options (change) 942 13,216 9,347
Destination 820 925 925
Total Price $36,010 $62,135 $70,175
Total Invoice $34,413 $57,851 $65,328

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI Autobahn
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $18,700
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $16,525
Model Year201720162016
ModelGolf / GTISLKSLK
TrimGTI AutobahnSLK300SLK350
Body4dr Hatch2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Engine220hp I4241hp I4302hp V6
TransmissionM6T9T7
DrivetrainFWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)400, 9500, 11500, 11
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/40-18225/45-17225/40-18
Total Price$36,010$62,135$70,175
Adjustments for Features0-7,425-7,225
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$36,010$54,710$62,950
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$8,240
Total Invoice$34,413$57,851$65,328
Adjustments for Features0-6,913-6,726
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$34,413$50,938$58,602
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$7,664

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

Model Year201720162016
ModelGolf / GTISLKSLK
TrimGTI AutobahnSLK300SLK350
Body4dr Hatch2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150  
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1400 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1200
FWD$0  
RWD $0$0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows$200  
Remote window/roof operation $15$15
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350$350
Universal garage door opener $100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200$200
Blind spot collision prevention $150$150
Cross-traffic collision intervention, rear$100  
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100  
Driver drowsiness monitor $150$150
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75
Lane departure prevention $150$150
Lane departure prevention, steering-based$200  
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0$0
Rearview camera$200  
Roll bar $200$200
Secondary collision brake assist$25  
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$50
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip front differential$500  
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150$150
Exterior 
Body kit$0 $0
Glass roof panel(s) $300$300
Painted brake calipers (optional)$0  
Power retractable hardtop $6750$6750
Sunroof, large$1100  
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100  
Apple CarPlay support$100  
DVD-compatible player $0$0
In-vehicle Internet $150$150
Media drive $15$15
Mirrorlink support$0  
Navigation map updates, three years $0$0
Surround sound $250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200  
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225$225
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock $25$25
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75$75
Fog light, rear $100$100
Fog lights$125  
Headlight washers $50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50  
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50  
Interior ambient lighting$150  
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25$25
Power-folding mirrors $50$50
Visor mirror, driver $10$10
Visor mirror, passenger $10$10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim $100$100
Center armrest(s), second row$50  
Folding second row seats$300  
Leather door panel trim $250$250
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50  
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50  
Memory system, driver seat $200$200
Memory system, passenger seat $150$150
Metal pedals $75$75
Neck-level heating, front seats $150$150
No leather in second row $-300$-300
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150$150
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200  
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0  
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100
Total Value of Features$4,775$12,200$12,000
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$7,425$7,225
Value of Feature Adjustments0-6,913-6,726

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

Model Year20172016
ModelGolf / GTISLK
Body4dr Hatch2dr Hardtop conv.
Wheelbase103.8 in95.7 in
Length167.5 in162.8 in
Width70.8 in71.5 in
Height57.2 in51.2 in
Curb Weight2,964 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
22.8 ft36.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
52.7 ft310.1 ft3

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Option Package Details
Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI Autobahn

Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Semi-automated parking system500Yes
Lane departure prevention system, steering-based200No
Total Requested215091%
Total Not Requested2009%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK300

Leather seating surfaces
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Leather door panel trim250No
No leather in second row-300No
Total Requested900106%
Total Not Requested-50-6%
Premium 2 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Analog clock25No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
SD Card slot25Yes
In-vehicle Internet150No
App support0Yes
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested212590%
Total Not Requested24010%
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%
Premium 3 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive dampers - electrical500Yes
Blind spot intervention150No
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Lane departure prevention system150Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Parking guidance system - active500Yes
Total Requested305090%
Total Not Requested35010%

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
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
SD Card slot25Yes
In-vehicle Internet150No
App support0Yes
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested212590%
Total Not Requested24010%
Premium 3 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive dampers - electrical500Yes
Blind spot intervention150No
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Lane departure prevention system150Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Parking guidance system - active500Yes
Total Requested305090%
Total Not Requested35010%

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