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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: $28,025

Volkswagen Jetta 1.8T SEL   
Difference: $28,850

Lowest Total Invoice: $26,800

Volkswagen Jetta 1.8T SEL   
Difference: $26,159

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20182018201620162016
ModelJettaJettaSLKSLKSLK
Trim1.8T SEL2.0T GLISLK300SLK350AMG SLK55
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Base Price $26,245 $29,545 $47,000 $59,200 $72,600
Base Invoice $25,195 $28,362 $43,710 $55,056 $67,518
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 325        
Floor mats 235 235      
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) 130        
Door sill trim plates 240 240      
Premium 2 Package     4,490 4,490 3,050
Premium 1 Package     3,390    
Rear spoiler     350 350  
Metallic paint (extra cost)     720 720 720
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 270        
Floor mats 185 185      
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) 100        
Door sill trim plates 200 200      
Premium 2 Package     4,175 4,175 2,837
Premium 1 Package     3,153    
Rear spoiler     326 326  
Metallic paint (extra cost)     670 670 670
Options (change) 930 475 8,950 5,560 3,770
Options (change) 755 385 8,324 5,171 3,507
Destination 850 850 925 925 925
Total Price $28,025 $30,870 $56,875 $65,685 $77,295
Total Invoice $26,800 $29,597 $52,959 $61,152 $71,950

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Jetta 1.8T SEL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $21,190
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $19,040
Model Year20182018201620162016
ModelJettaJettaSLKSLKSLK
Trim1.8T SEL2.0T GLISLK300SLK350AMG SLK55
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Engine170hp I4210hp I4241hp I4302hp V6415hp V8
TransmissionT6S6T9T7T7
DrivetrainFWDFWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)400, 9400, 9500, 11500, 11500, 11
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17225/40-18225/45-17225/40-18235/40-18
Total Price$28,025$30,870$56,875$65,685$77,295
Adjustments for Features-5250-8,185-8,835-9,485
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$27,500$30,870$48,690$56,850$67,810
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,370$0$8,160$19,120
Total Invoice$26,800$29,597$52,959$61,152$71,950
Adjustments for Features-5020-7,621-8,225-8,829
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$26,298$29,597$45,338$52,927$63,121
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,299$0$7,589$17,783

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Jetta vs. Mercedes-Benz SLK

Model Year20182018201620162016
ModelJettaJettaSLKSLKSLK
Trim1.8T SEL2.0T GLISLK300SLK350AMG SLK55
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100    
6-speed automated manual $1100   
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1400  
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1200$1200
FWD$0$0   
RWD  $0$0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed$850    
Cruise control $150$150$150$150
Power rear side windows$200$200   
Remote window/roof operation  $15$15$15
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250   
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power  $350$350$350
Universal garage door opener$100 $100$100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, low-speed$200    
Cross-traffic collision intervention, rear$100$100   
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100$100   
Driver drowsiness monitor  $150$150$150
Forward collision warning$200    
Knee airbag, driver  $75$75$75
Knee airbag, passenger  $75$75$75
Obstacle detection, front $150   
Obstacle detection, rear $250   
Rearview camera$200$200   
Roll bar  $200$200$200
Secondary collision brake assist$25$25   
Torque vectoring, brake-based  $100$100$100
Vehicle health reports$0$0   
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50   
Cargo mat$40$40   
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25   
Rear seat pass-through$100$100   
Climate Control 
Rear air vents$100$100   
Residual heat  $50$50$50
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop  $150$150$150
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable    $500
Exterior 
Active grille shutters$0    
Body kit $0 $0$0
Glass roof panel(s)  $300$300$300
Painted brake calipers (optional) $0   
Power retractable hardtop  $6750$6750$6750
Sunroof$900$900   
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100$100   
Apple CarPlay support$100$100   
DVD-compatible player  $0$0$0
In-vehicle Internet  $150$150$150
Media drive  $15$15$15
Mirrorlink support$0$0   
Navigation map updates, three years  $0$0$0
Surround sound  $250$250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200   
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation  $225$225$225
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock  $25$25$25
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75$75$75
Auto-dimming headlights  $200$200$200
Compass$0 $0$0$0
Fog light, rear  $100$100$100
Fog lights$125$125   
Headlight washers  $50$50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50   
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$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
Xenon HID headlights  $500$500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim  $100$100$100
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50   
Folding second row seats$300$300   
Leather door panel trim   $250$250
Leather seating surfaces   $900$900
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50   
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50$50   
Memory system, driver seat  $200$200$200
Memory system, passenger seat  $150$150$150
Metal pedals $75$75$75$75
Neck-level heating, front seats  $150$150$150
No leather in second row   $-300$-300
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $150$150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $150$150$150
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100$100
Power height adjuster, passenger 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
Soft-touch instrument panel (optional)$0$0   
Synthetic leather seating surfaces$0$0$0  
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces    $0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0  $0
Transmission 
Launch control $100   
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100$100$100
Total Value of Features$5,615$5,090$13,275$13,925$14,575
Value of Feature Adjustments$525$0$8,185$8,835$9,485
Value of Feature Adjustments-5020-7,621-8,225-8,829

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Jetta vs. Mercedes-Benz SLK

Model Year20182016
ModelJettaSLK
Body4dr Sedan2dr Hardtop conv.
Wheelbase104.4 in95.7 in
Length183.3 in162.8 in
Width70.0 in71.5 in
Height57.2 in51.2 in
Curb Weight2,931 lb.3,242 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.5 gal.15.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.2 in38.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.2 in52.2 in
Row 1 Legroom41.2 in42.5 in
Row 2 Headroom37.1 in0.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.6 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom38.1 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
15.7 ft36.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
15.710.1 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK300

Premium 2 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Analog clock25No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500No
Headlight washers50No
SD Card slot25Yes
In-vehicle Internet150No
App support0Yes
Navigation map updates, three years0No
DVD-compatible player0No
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested127554%
Total Not Requested109046%
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%

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
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500No
Headlight washers50No
SD Card slot25Yes
In-vehicle Internet150No
App support0Yes
Navigation map updates, three years0No
DVD-compatible player0No
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested127554%
Total Not Requested109046%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SLK AMG SLK55

Premium 2 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
SD Card slot25Yes
In-vehicle Internet150No
App support0Yes
Navigation map updates, three years0No
DVD-compatible player0No
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested127589%
Total Not Requested16511%

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