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Volkswagen Golf / GTI 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 Golf / GTI vs. Mercedes-Benz SLK Invoice Comparison
Lowest Total Price: $35,920 Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI Autobahn | ||||
| Difference: $21,335 | ||||
Lowest Total Invoice: $850 Volkswagen Golf / GTI R | ||||
| Difference: $52,459 | ||||
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| Model Year | 2018 | 2018 | 2011 | 2011 |
| Model | Golf / GTI | Golf / GTI | SLK | SLK |
| Trim | GTI Autobahn | R | SLK300 | SLK350 |
| Body | 4dr Hatch | 4dr Hatch | 2dr Hardtop conv. | 2dr Hardtop conv. |
| Base Price | $35,070 | $39,785 | $47,650 | $53,300 |
| Base Invoice | $33,667 | $0 | $44,314 | $49,569 |
| Premium 1 Package | 2,590 | 2,590 | ||
| Lighting Package | 1,070 | 1,070 | ||
| Multimedia Package | 2,890 | 2,890 | ||
| Metallic paint (extra cost) | 720 | 720 | ||
| Automatic climate control, front | 760 | 760 | ||
| Illuminated door sill trim plates | 700 | 700 | ||
| Sport Package | 1,160 | |||
| 6-speed manual | 0 | |||
| Premium 1 Package | 2,409 | 2,409 | ||
| Lighting Package | 995 | 995 | ||
| Multimedia Package | 2,688 | 2,688 | ||
| Metallic paint (extra cost) | 670 | 670 | ||
| Automatic climate control, front | 707 | 707 | ||
| Illuminated door sill trim plates | 651 | 651 | ||
| Sport Package | 1,079 | |||
| 6-speed manual | 0 | |||
| Options (change) | 0 | 0 | 8,730 | 9,890 |
| Options (change) | 0 | 0 | 8,120 | 9,199 |
| Destination | 850 | 850 | 875 | 875 |
| Total Price | $35,920 | $40,635 | $57,255 | $64,065 |
| Total Invoice | $34,517 | $850 | $53,309 | $59,643 |
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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. Mercedes-Benz SLK
| Lowest Adjusted Price: Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI Autobahn | ||||
| Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Volkswagen Golf / GTI R | ||||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $19,585 | ||||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $50,852 | ||||
| Model Year | 2018 | 2018 | 2011 | 2011 |
| Model | Golf / GTI | Golf / GTI | SLK | SLK |
| Trim | GTI Autobahn | R | SLK300 | SLK350 |
| Body | 4dr Hatch | 4dr Hatch | 2dr Hardtop conv. | 2dr Hardtop conv. |
| Engine | 220hp I4 | 292hp I4 | 228hp V6 | 300hp V6 |
| Transmission | M6 | M6 | M6 | M6 |
| Drivetrain | FWD | AWD | RWD | RWD |
| EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway) | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG |
| Audio (watts, speakers) | 400, 9 | 400, 9 | ?, 9 | ?, 9 |
| Tire (rear if not all the same) | 225/40-18 | 235/35-19 | 225/45-17 | 225/40-18 |
| Total Price | $35,920 | $40,635 | $57,255 | $64,065 |
| Adjustments for Features | 0 | -1,075 | -1,750 | -1,750 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Price | $35,920 | $39,560 | $55,505 | $62,315 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $3,640 | $0 | $6,810 |
| Total Invoice | $34,517 | $850 | $53,309 | $59,643 |
| Adjustments for Features | 0 | -22 | -1,629 | -1,629 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice | $34,517 | $828 | $51,680 | $58,014 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $33,689 | $0 | $0 | $6,334 |
Features Comparison: Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. Mercedes-Benz SLK
| Model Year | 2018 | 2018 | 2011 | 2011 |
| Model | Golf / GTI | Golf / GTI | SLK | SLK |
| Trim | GTI Autobahn | R | SLK300 | SLK350 |
| Body | 4dr Hatch | 4dr Hatch | 2dr Hardtop conv. | 2dr Hardtop conv. |
| Transmission and Drivetrain | ||||
| 6-speed manual | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 |
| FWD | $0 | |||
| AWD | $1700 | |||
| RWD | $0 | $0 | ||
| Accessories | ||||
| Adaptive cruise control | $600 | $600 | ||
| Cruise control | $150 | $150 | ||
| Power rear side windows | $200 | $200 | ||
| Proximity key | $250 | $250 | ||
| Remote app | $25 | $25 | ||
| Remote window/roof operation | $15 | $15 | ||
| Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual | $250 | $250 | ||
| Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power | $350 | $350 | ||
| Universal garage door opener | $100 | $100 | ||
| Wind blocker, small | $100 | $100 | ||
| Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety | ||||
| Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats | $0 | $0 | ||
| Automatic braking, low-speed | $200 | |||
| Backup collision intervention | $150 | |||
| Blind spot warning system | $200 | |||
| Cross-traffic collision intervention, rear | $100 | |||
| Cross-traffic warning, rear | $100 | |||
| Forward collision warning | $200 | |||
| Knee airbag, passenger | $75 | $75 | ||
| Lane departure prevention, steering-based | $200 | |||
| Lane departure warning | $200 | |||
| Obstacle detection, front | $150 | |||
| Obstacle detection, rear | $250 | |||
| Rearview camera | $200 | $200 | ||
| Secondary collision brake assist | $25 | $25 | ||
| Side curtain airbags | $350 | $350 | ||
| Temporary spare tire | $150 | $150 | $150 | |
| Torque vectoring, brake-based | $100 | $100 | ||
| Vehicle health reports | $0 | $0 | ||
| Cargo Management | ||||
| Air-conditioned storage compartment | $50 | $50 | ||
| Cargo cover | $75 | $75 | ||
| Overhead sunglass holder | $25 | $25 | ||
| Rear seat pass-through | $100 | $100 | ||
| Climate Control | ||||
| Rear air vents | $100 | $100 | ||
| Rear wiper | $175 | $175 | ||
| Residual heat | $50 | $50 | ||
| Drivetrain | ||||
| Limited-slip front differential | $500 | |||
| Engine / Motor | ||||
| Dual-mode exhaust, switchable | $500 | |||
| Exterior | ||||
| Painted brake calipers (optional) | $0 | |||
| Power retractable hardtop | $6750 | $6750 | ||
| Sunroof, large | $1100 | |||
| Infotainment | ||||
| Android Auto support | $100 | $100 | ||
| App support | $0 | $0 | ||
| Apple CarPlay support | $100 | $100 | ||
| Bluetooth audio streaming | $25 | $25 | ||
| CD changer, in-dash | $325 | $325 | ||
| CD player | $125 | $125 | ||
| DVD-compatible player | $0 | $0 | ||
| iPod integration | $100 | $100 | ||
| Larger infotainment display | $0 | $0 | ||
| Media drive | $15 | $15 | ||
| Mirrorlink support | $0 | $0 | ||
| SD Card slot | $25 | $25 | ||
| SMS text-to-speech reader | $25 | $25 | ||
| Traffic + travel information | $25 | $25 | ||
| Traffic information | $25 | $25 | ||
| USB port | $25 | $25 | ||
| Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors | ||||
| Analog clock | $25 | $25 | ||
| Auto-dimming driver-side mirror | $75 | $75 | ||
| Auto-dimming headlights | $200 | |||
| Compass | $0 | $0 | ||
| Fog light, rear | $100 | $100 | ||
| Fog lights | $125 | $125 | $125 | |
| Headlight washers | $50 | $50 | ||
| Illuminated visor mirror, driver | $50 | $50 | ||
| Illuminated visor mirror, passenger | $50 | $50 | ||
| Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display | $250 | |||
| LED headlights | $1000 | $1000 | ||
| Mirror tilt-down in reverse | $25 | $25 | ||
| Performance meter | $150 | |||
| Steering-linked headlights | $150 | $150 | ||
| Visor mirror, driver | $10 | $10 | ||
| Visor mirror, passenger | $10 | $10 | ||
| Xenon HID headlights | $500 | $500 | ||
| Seats and Interior Trim | ||||
| Center armrest(s), second row | $50 | $50 | ||
| Folding second row seats | $300 | $300 | ||
| Heated front seats | $200 | $200 | ||
| Leather door panel trim | $250 | $250 | ||
| Manual height adjuster, passenger seat | $50 | $50 | ||
| Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | $50 | $50 | ||
| Memory system, driver seat | $200 | $200 | ||
| Memory system, passenger seat | $150 | $150 | ||
| Metal pedals | $75 | $75 | ||
| 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 | ||||
| Adaptive dampers - electrical | $500 | $500 | ||
| Electronic systems calibration selector | $200 | $200 | ||
| Sport suspension (upgrade) | $0 | $0 | $0 | |
| Total Value of Features | $8,375 | $9,450 | $10,125 | $10,125 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | $0 | $1,075 | $1,750 | $1,750 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | 0 | -22 | -1,629 | -1,629 |
Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. Mercedes-Benz SLK
| Model Year | 2018 | 2011 |
| Model | Golf / GTI | SLK |
| Body | 4dr Hatch | 2dr Hardtop conv. |
| Wheelbase | 103.8 in | 95.7 in |
| Length | 167.6 in | 160.7 in |
| Width | 70.8 in | 70.4 in |
| Height | 58.2 in | 51.0 in |
| Curb Weight | 2,946 lb. | 3,210 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 13.2 gal. | 18.5 gal. |
| Row 1 Headroom | 38.4 in | 37.9 in |
| Row 1 Shoulder Room | 55.9 in | 52.2 in |
| Row 1 Hip Room | 0.0 in | 54.6 in |
| Row 1 Legroom | 41.2 in | 42.5 in |
| Row 2 Headroom | 38.1 in | 0.0 in |
| Row 2 Shoulder Room | 53.9 in | 0.0 in |
| Row 2 Legroom | 35.6 in | 0.0 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 17.4 ft3 | 6.5 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 53.7 ft3 | 9.8 ft3 |
Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK300
| Premium 1 Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power | 100 | No |
| Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat | 100 | Yes |
| Power height adjuster, driver seat | 50 | Yes |
| Power tilt adjuster, driver seat | 50 | Yes |
| Power recliner, driver seat | 100 | Yes |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat | 150 | Yes |
| Power recliner, passenger seat | 100 | Yes |
| Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat | 100 | No |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | 150 | No |
| Universal garage door opener | 100 | No |
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | 150 | Yes |
| Rain-sensing wipers | 175 | Yes |
| Memory system, driver seat | 200 | No |
| Memory system, passenger seat | 150 | No |
| Power height adjuster, passenger seat | 50 | No |
| Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat | 50 | No |
| Auto-dimming driver-side mirror | 75 | No |
| Remote window/roof operation | 15 | No |
| Mirror tilt-down in reverse | 25 | No |
| Interior ambient lighting | 150 | Yes |
| iPod integration | 100 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 1125 | 53% |
| Total Not Requested | 1015 | 47% |
| Lighting Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Xenon HID headlights | 500 | Yes |
| Headlight washers | 50 | No |
| Cornering lights | 50 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 550 | 92% |
| Total Not Requested | 50 | 8% |
| Multimedia Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| Satellite radio | 200 | Yes |
| DVD-compatible player | 0 | No |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | Yes |
| Traffic information | 25 | Yes |
| HD radio | 50 | Yes |
| Media drive, large | 15 | No |
| SD Card slot | 25 | No |
| Total Requested | 975 | 96% |
| Total Not Requested | 40 | 4% |
Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK350
| Premium 1 Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power | 100 | No |
| Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat | 100 | Yes |
| Power height adjuster, driver seat | 50 | Yes |
| Power tilt adjuster, driver seat | 50 | Yes |
| Power recliner, driver seat | 100 | Yes |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat | 150 | Yes |
| Power recliner, passenger seat | 100 | Yes |
| Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat | 100 | No |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | 150 | No |
| Universal garage door opener | 100 | No |
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | 150 | Yes |
| Rain-sensing wipers | 175 | Yes |
| Memory system, driver seat | 200 | No |
| Memory system, passenger seat | 150 | No |
| Power height adjuster, passenger seat | 50 | No |
| Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat | 50 | No |
| Auto-dimming driver-side mirror | 75 | No |
| Remote window/roof operation | 15 | No |
| Mirror tilt-down in reverse | 25 | No |
| Interior ambient lighting | 150 | Yes |
| iPod integration | 100 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 1125 | 53% |
| Total Not Requested | 1015 | 47% |
| Lighting Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Xenon HID headlights | 500 | Yes |
| Headlight washers | 50 | No |
| Cornering lights | 50 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 550 | 92% |
| Total Not Requested | 50 | 8% |
| Multimedia Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| Satellite radio | 200 | Yes |
| DVD-compatible player | 0 | No |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | Yes |
| Traffic information | 25 | Yes |
| HD radio | 50 | Yes |
| Media drive, large | 15 | No |
| SD Card slot | 25 | No |
| Total Requested | 975 | 96% |
| Total Not Requested | 40 | 4% |
| Sport Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Sport suspension (upgrade) | 250 | Yes |
| 225/40ZR18 tires | 400 | No |
| 245/35ZR18 tires | 400 | No |
| Total Requested | 250 | 24% |
| Total Not Requested | 800 | 76% |
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