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Volkswagen Tiguan vs. Mercedes-Benz SLK Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Volkswagen Tiguan vs. Mercedes-Benz SLK Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $33,730

Volkswagen Tiguan SEL   
Difference: $21,965

Lowest Total Invoice: $31,188

Volkswagen Tiguan SEL   
Difference: $20,670

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2009201020102010
ModelTiguanSLKSLKSLK
TrimSELSLK300SLK350SLK55 AMG
Body4dr SUV2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Base Price $30,990 $46,900 $51,900 $66,650
Base Invoice $28,680 $43,617 $48,267 $61,985
Navigation system 1,990      
Lighting Package   1,050 1,050 1,050
Multimedia Package   2,850 2,850 2,850
Premium 1 Package   2,550 2,550  
Metallic paint (extra cost)   720 720 720
Automatic climate control, front   750 750 750
Navigation system 1,758      
Lighting Package   976 976 976
Multimedia Package   2,650 2,650 2,650
Premium 1 Package   2,372 2,372  
Metallic paint (extra cost)   670 670 670
Automatic climate control, front   698 698 698
Options (change) 1,990 7,920 7,920 5,370
Options (change) 1,758 7,366 7,366 4,994
Destination 750 875 875 875
Gas Tax 0 0 0 1,000
Total Price $33,730 $55,695 $60,695 $73,895
Total Invoice $31,188 $51,858 $56,508 $68,854

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Tiguan SEL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $17,455
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $16,471
Model Year2009201020102010
ModelTiguanSLKSLKSLK
TrimSELSLK300SLK350SLK55 AMG
Body4dr SUV2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Engine200hp I4228hp V6300hp V6355hp V8
TransmissionT6M6T7T7
DrivetrainFWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)300, 8?, 9?, 9?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/50-18225/45-17225/45-17225/40-18
Total Price$33,730$55,695$60,695$73,895
Adjustments for Features0-4,510-5,560-6,160
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$33,730$51,185$55,135$67,735
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$3,950$16,550
Total Invoice$31,188$51,858$56,508$68,854
Adjustments for Features0-4,199-5,176-5,740
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$31,188$47,659$51,332$63,114
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$3,673$15,455

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Tiguan vs. Mercedes-Benz SLK

Model Year2009201020102010
ModelTiguanSLKSLKSLK
TrimSELSLK300SLK350SLK55 AMG
Body4dr SUV2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100   
6-speed manual $150  
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1200$1200
FWD$0   
RWD $0$0$0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows$200   
Remote window/roof operation $15$15$15
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250   
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350$350$350
Universal garage door opener $100$100$100
Wind blocker, small $100$100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Knee airbag, driver $75$75$75
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75$75
Rearview camera$200   
Rollover sensor$50   
Side curtain airbags$350   
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50   
Overhead sunglass holder$25   
Roof rails$250   
Trailering equipment (4 wire)$125   
Climate Control 
Rear air vents$100   
Rear wiper$175   
Residual heat $50$50$50
Exterior 
Body kit   $0
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250   
Deep-tinted rear windows$275   
Power retractable hardtop $6750$6750$6750
Rear spoiler$200  $200
Wheel-lip moldings$75   
Infotainment 
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100$100
HD radio $50$50$50
iPod integration $100$100$100
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200$200$200
Voice control for nav and audio $100$100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock $25$25$25
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75$75$75
Cornering lights $50$50$50
Fog light, rear $100$100$100
Headlight washers $50$50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50   
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50   
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25$25$25
Steering-linked headlights$150   
Visor mirror, driver $10$10$10
Visor mirror, passenger $10$10$10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim   $100
Center armrest(s), second row$50   
Door sill trim plates $100$100$100
Folding passenger seat$150   
Folding second row seats$300   
Heated front seats$200  $200
Leather door panel trim $250$250$250
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75   
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50   
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50   
Manual recliner, second row seats$75   
Memory system, passenger seat $150$150$150
Metal pedals $75$75$75
No leather in second row $-300$-300$-300
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, passenger seat $100$100$100
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces   $0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls   $100
Total Value of Features$4,875$9,385$10,435$11,035
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$4,510$5,560$6,160
Value of Feature Adjustments0-4,199-5,176-5,740

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Tiguan vs. Mercedes-Benz SLK

Model Year20092010
ModelTiguanSLK
Body4dr SUV2dr Hardtop conv.
Wheelbase102.5 in95.7 in
Length174.3 in160.7 in
Width71.2 in70.4 in
Height66.3 in51.0 in
Curb Weight3,434 lb.3,210 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.8 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.1 in37.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.2 in52.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in54.6 in
Row 1 Legroom40.1 in42.5 in
Row 2 Headroom39.0 in0.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.8 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom35.8 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
23.8 ft36.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
23.0 ft36.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
56.1 ft39.8 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK300

Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Cornering lights50No
Total Requested50083%
Total Not Requested10017%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25Yes
HD radio50No
Media drive, large15Yes
SD Card slot25Yes
Total Requested86585%
Total Not Requested15015%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Universal garage door opener100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat50No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Remote window/roof operation15No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
iPod integration100No
Total Requested105051%
Total Not Requested101549%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK350

Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Cornering lights50No
Total Requested50083%
Total Not Requested10017%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25Yes
HD radio50No
Media drive, large15Yes
SD Card slot25Yes
Total Requested86585%
Total Not Requested15015%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Universal garage door opener100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat50No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Remote window/roof operation15No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
iPod integration100No
Total Requested105051%
Total Not Requested101549%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK55 AMG

Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Cornering lights50No
Total Requested50083%
Total Not Requested10017%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25Yes
HD radio50No
Media drive, large15Yes
SD Card slot25Yes
Total Requested86585%
Total Not Requested15015%

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