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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: $26,845

Lowest Total Invoice: $26,800

Volkswagen Jetta 1.8T SEL   
Difference: $24,297

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201820142014
ModelJettaSLKSLK
Trim1.8T SELSLK250SLK350
Body4dr Sedan2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Base Price $26,245 $43,525 $56,225
Base Invoice $25,195 $40,478 $52,289
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 325    
Floor mats 235    
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) 130    
Door sill trim plates 240    
Multimedia Package   2,150 2,150
Premium 1 Package   2,590 2,590
Distronic Plus Package   2,950 2,950
Special order charge   250 250
Automatic climate control, front   760 760
Metallic paint (extra cost)   720 720
Rear spoiler   350 350
Proximity key   650 650
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 270    
Floor mats 185    
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) 100    
Door sill trim plates 200    
Multimedia Package   2,000 2,000
Premium 1 Package   2,409 2,409
Distronic Plus Package   2,744 2,744
Special order charge   233 233
Automatic climate control, front   707 707
Metallic paint (extra cost)   670 670
Rear spoiler   326 326
Proximity key   605 605
Options (change) 930 10,420 10,420
Options (change) 755 9,694 9,694
Destination 850 925 925
Total Price $28,025 $54,870 $67,570
Total Invoice $26,800 $51,097 $62,908

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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: $19,710
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $17,653
Model Year201820142014
ModelJettaSLKSLK
Trim1.8T SELSLK250SLK350
Body4dr Sedan2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Engine170hp I4201hp I4302hp V6
TransmissionT6M6T7
DrivetrainFWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)400, 9500, 11500, 11
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17225/45-17225/40-18
Total Price$28,025$54,870$67,570
Adjustments for Features0-7,135-9,135
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$28,025$47,735$58,435
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$10,700
Total Invoice$26,800$51,097$62,908
Adjustments for Features0-6,644-8,505
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$26,800$44,453$54,403
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$9,950

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Jetta vs. Mercedes-Benz SLK

Model Year201820142014
ModelJettaSLKSLK
Trim1.8T SELSLK250SLK350
Body4dr Sedan2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100  
6-speed manual $150 
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
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, driver $75$75
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75
Lane departure prevention $150$150
Lane departure warning $200$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 mat$40  
Overhead sunglass holder$25  
Rear seat pass-through$100  
Climate Control 
Rear air vents$100  
Residual heat $50$50
Exterior 
Active grille shutters$0  
Glass roof panel(s) $300$300
Power retractable hardtop $6750$6750
Sunroof$900  
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100  
Apple CarPlay support$100  
CD changer, in-dash $325$325
CD player$125  
DVD-compatible player $0$0
In-vehicle Internet $150$150
Media drive $15$15
Mirrorlink support$0  
Surround sound $250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200  
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225$225
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75$75
Fog light, rear $100$100
Fog lights$125  
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50  
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50  
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
Leather seating surfaces  $900
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50  
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver 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
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150$150
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 recliner, passenger seat $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Soft-touch instrument panel (optional)$0  
Synthetic leather seating surfaces$0$0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100
Total Value of Features$4,390$11,525$13,525
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$7,135$9,135
Value of Feature Adjustments0-6,644-8,505

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Jetta vs. Mercedes-Benz SLK

Model Year20182014
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 SLK250

Automatic climate control, front
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Total Requested325100%
Total Not Requested00%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
CD changer, in-dash200No
DVD-compatible player0No
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
SD Card slot25Yes
In-vehicle Internet150No
App support0Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested75067%
Total Not Requested36533%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Surround sound250No
Remote window/roof operation15No
Neck-level heating, front seats150No
iPod integration100Yes
Harman/Kardon, 500W, 11 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested50040%
Total Not Requested76560%
Distronic Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed200No
Forward collision alert200Yes
Blind spot intervention150No
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Lane departure warning system200No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Lane departure prevention system150No
Total Requested130065%
Total Not Requested70035%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK350

Automatic climate control, front
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Total Requested325100%
Total Not Requested00%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
CD changer, in-dash200No
DVD-compatible player0No
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
SD Card slot25Yes
In-vehicle Internet150No
App support0Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested75067%
Total Not Requested36533%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Surround sound250No
Remote window/roof operation15No
Neck-level heating, front seats150No
iPod integration100Yes
Harman/Kardon, 500W, 11 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested50040%
Total Not Requested76560%
Distronic Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed200No
Forward collision alert200Yes
Blind spot intervention150No
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Lane departure warning system200No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Lane departure prevention system150No
Total Requested130065%
Total Not Requested70035%

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