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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: $40,635

Volkswagen Golf / GTI R   
Difference: $34,080

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20182012
ModelGolf / GTISLK
TrimRSLK55 AMG
Body4dr Hatch2dr Hardtop conv.
Base Price $39,785 $67,500
6-speed manual 0  
Lighting Package   1,090
Multimedia Package   2,150
Automatic climate control, front   760
Obstacle detection, rear   970
Metallic paint (extra cost)   720
Proximity key   650
6-speed manual 0  
Lighting Package   1,014
Multimedia Package   2,000
Automatic climate control, front   707
Obstacle detection, rear   902
Metallic paint (extra cost)   670
Proximity key   605
Options (change) 0 6,340
Options (change) 0 5,898
Destination 850 875
Total Price $40,635 $74,715

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Golf / GTI R
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $29,405
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $64,346
Model Year20182012
ModelGolf / GTISLK
TrimRSLK55 AMG
Body4dr Hatch2dr Hardtop conv.
Engine292hp I4415hp V8
TransmissionM6T7
DrivetrainAWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)21/29 MPG19/28 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)400, 9500, 11
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/35-19235/40-18
Total Price$40,635$74,715
Adjustments for Features0-4,675
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$40,635$70,040

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

Model Year20182012
ModelGolf / GTISLK
TrimRSLK55 AMG
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
Parking guidance system - passive $250
Power rear side windows$200 
Remote window/roof operation $15
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 
Driver drowsiness monitor $150
Knee airbag, passenger $75
Lane departure prevention, steering-based$200 
Lane departure warning$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 
Power retractable hardtop $6750
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100 
App support$0 
Apple CarPlay support$100 
CD changer, in-dash $325
CD player$125 
DVD-compatible player $0
Larger infotainment display$0 
Media drive $15
Mirrorlink support$0 
SD Card slot $25
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Surround sound $250
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock $25
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75
Auto-dimming headlights$200 
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 
Door sill trim plates $100
Folding second row seats$300 
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200 
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 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$7,650$12,325
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$4,675
Value of Feature Adjustments0-4,352

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See a complete comparison of Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. Mercedes-Benz SLK features.

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

Model Year20182012
ModelGolf / 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 Weight3,300 lb.3,583 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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See a complete comparison of Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. Mercedes-Benz SLK specs.

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK55 AMG

Automatic climate control, front
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Total Requested325100%
Total Not Requested00%
Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Parking guidance system - passive250No
Total Requested40062%
Total Not Requested25038%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Total Requested65093%
Total Not Requested507%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested72575%
Total Not Requested24025%

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