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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: $27,700

Volkswagen Jetta 1.8T SEL   
Difference: $25,195

Lowest Total Invoice: $26,530

Volkswagen Jetta 1.8T SEL   
Difference: $22,724

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2018201820112011
ModelJettaJettaSLKSLK
Trim1.8T SEL2.0T GLISLK300SLK350
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Base Price $26,245 $29,545 $47,650 $53,300
Base Invoice $25,195 $28,362 $44,314 $49,569
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) 130      
Door sill trim plates 240 240    
Floor mats 235 235    
Multimedia Package     2,890 2,890
Metallic paint (extra cost)     720 720
Automatic climate control, front     760 760
Sport Package       1,160
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls       0
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) 100      
Door sill trim plates 200 200    
Floor mats 185 185    
Multimedia Package     2,688 2,688
Metallic paint (extra cost)     670 670
Automatic climate control, front     707 707
Sport Package       1,079
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls       0
Options (change) 605 475 4,370 5,530
Options (change) 485 385 4,065 5,144
Destination 850 850 875 875
Total Price $27,700 $30,870 $52,895 $59,705
Total Invoice $26,530 $29,597 $49,254 $55,588

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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: $22,875
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $20,571
Model Year2018201820112011
ModelJettaJettaSLKSLK
Trim1.8T SEL2.0T GLISLK300SLK350
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Engine170hp I4210hp I4228hp V6300hp V6
TransmissionT6S6M6T7
DrivetrainFWDFWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)400, 9400, 9?, 9?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17225/40-18225/45-17225/40-18
Total Price$27,700$30,870$52,895$59,705
Adjustments for Features-2750-2,595-3,745
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$27,425$30,870$50,300$55,960
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,445$0$5,660
Total Invoice$26,530$29,597$49,254$55,588
Adjustments for Features-2630-2,416-3,487
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$26,267$29,597$46,838$52,101
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,330$0$5,263

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Jetta vs. Mercedes-Benz SLK

Model Year2018201820112011
ModelJettaJettaSLKSLK
Trim1.8T SEL2.0T GLISLK300SLK350
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100   
6-speed automated manual $1100  
6-speed manual  $150 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1200
FWD$0$0  
RWD  $0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed$850   
Cruise control $150$150$150
Power rear side windows$200$200  
Proximity key$250$250  
Remote app$25$25  
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   
Blind spot warning system$200$200  
Cross-traffic collision intervention, rear$100$100  
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100$100  
Forward collision warning$200   
Knee airbag, driver  $75$75
Knee airbag, passenger  $75$75
Obstacle detection, front $150  
Obstacle detection, rear $250  
Rearview camera$200$200  
Secondary collision brake assist$25$25  
Side curtain airbags$350$350  
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 
Intermittent wipers  $0$0
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175  
Rear air vents$100$100  
Residual heat  $50$50
Exterior 
Active grille shutters$0   
Body kit $0$0$0
Painted brake calipers (optional) $0  
Power retractable hardtop  $6750$6750
Sunroof$900$900  
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
Media drive  $15$15
Mirrorlink support$0$0  
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 rearview mirror $150  
Fog light, rear  $100$100
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50  
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50  
Visor mirror, driver  $10$10
Visor mirror, passenger  $10$10
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
Leather seating surfaces  $900$900
Manual height adjuster, driver seat  $50$50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50$50  
Manual tilt adjuster, driver seat  $50$50
Manual tilt adjuster, passenger seat  $50$50
Metal pedals $75$75$75
No leather in second row  $-300$-300
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100$100  
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$100  
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100  
Soft-touch instrument panel (optional)$0$0  
Synthetic leather seating surfaces$0$0  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0 $0
Transmission 
Launch control $100  
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100 $100
Total Value of Features$6,615$6,340$8,935$10,085
Value of Feature Adjustments$275$0$2,595$3,745
Value of Feature Adjustments-2630-2,416-3,487

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Jetta vs. Mercedes-Benz SLK

Model Year20182011
ModelJettaSLK
Body4dr Sedan2dr Hardtop conv.
Wheelbase104.4 in95.7 in
Length183.3 in160.7 in
Width70.0 in70.4 in
Height57.2 in51.0 in
Curb Weight2,931 lb.3,210 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.5 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.2 in37.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.2 in52.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in54.6 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 ft36.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
15.79.8 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK300

Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
HD radio50Yes
Media drive, large15No
SD Card slot25Yes
Total Requested100099%
Total Not Requested151%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK350

Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
HD radio50Yes
Media drive, large15No
SD Card slot25Yes
Total Requested100099%
Total Not Requested151%
Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
225/40ZR18 tires400No
245/35ZR18 tires400No
Total Requested25024%
Total Not Requested80076%

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