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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: $19,450

Lowest Total Invoice: $31,188

Volkswagen Tiguan SEL   
Difference: $18,336

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2009201420142014
ModelTiguanSLKSLKSLK
TrimSELSLK250SLK350SLK55 AMG
Body4dr SUV2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Base Price $30,990 $43,525 $56,225 $68,925
Base Invoice $28,680 $40,478 $52,289 $64,100
Navigation system 1,990      
Multimedia Package   2,150 2,150 2,150
Premium 1 Package   2,590 2,590  
Lighting Package   1,390 1,390 1,390
Automatic climate control, front   760 760 760
Metallic paint (extra cost)   720 720 720
Rear spoiler   350 350  
Leather seating surfaces   770    
Navigation system 1,758      
Multimedia Package   2,000 2,000 2,000
Premium 1 Package   2,409 2,409  
Lighting Package   1,293 1,293 1,293
Automatic climate control, front   707 707 707
Metallic paint (extra cost)   670 670 670
Rear spoiler   326 326  
Leather seating surfaces   716    
Options (change) 1,990 8,730 7,960 5,020
Options (change) 1,758 8,121 7,405 4,670
Destination 750 925 925 925
Total Price $33,730 $53,180 $65,110 $74,870
Total Invoice $31,188 $49,524 $60,619 $69,695

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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: $12,915
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $12,250
Model Year2009201420142014
ModelTiguanSLKSLKSLK
TrimSELSLK250SLK350SLK55 AMG
Body4dr SUV2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Engine200hp I4201hp I4302hp V6415hp V8
TransmissionT6M6T7T7
DrivetrainFWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)300, 8500, 11500, 11500, 11
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/50-18225/45-17225/40-18235/40-18
Total Price$33,730$53,180$65,110$74,870
Adjustments for Features0-6,535-7,685-8,610
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$33,730$46,645$57,425$66,260
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$10,780$19,615
Total Invoice$31,188$49,524$60,619$69,695
Adjustments for Features0-6,086-7,155-8,015
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$31,188$43,438$53,464$61,680
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$10,026$18,242

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Tiguan vs. Mercedes-Benz SLK

Model Year2009201420142014
ModelTiguanSLKSLKSLK
TrimSELSLK250SLK350SLK55 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 app $25$25$25
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
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0$0$0
Driver drowsiness monitor $150$150$150
Knee airbag, driver $75$75$75
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75$75
Rearview camera$200   
Roll bar $200$200$200
Rollover sensor$50   
Torque vectoring, brake-based   $100
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
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop   $150
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable   $500
Exterior 
Body kit   $0
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250   
Deep-tinted rear windows$275   
Glass roof panel(s) $300$300$300
Power retractable hardtop $6750$6750$6750
Wheel-lip moldings$75   
Infotainment 
App support $0$0$0
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100$100
HD radio $50$50$50
In-vehicle Internet $150$150$150
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25$25
Surround sound $250$250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225$225$225
Traffic + travel information $25$25$25
Traffic information$25   
USB port $25$25$25
Voice control for nav and audio $100$100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock   $25
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75$75$75
Auto-dimming headlights $200$200$200
Compass $0$0$0
Fog light, rear $100$100$100
Fog lights$125   
Headlight washers $50$50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50   
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50   
Interior ambient lighting$150  $150
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25$25$25
Power-folding mirrors $50$50$50
Visor mirror, driver $10$10$10
Visor mirror, passenger $10$10$10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim $100$100$100
Center armrest(s), second row$50   
Door sill trim plates $100$100$100
Folding passenger seat$150   
Folding second row seats$300   
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
Neck-level heating, front seats $150$150$150
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$100
Total Value of Features$4,275$10,810$11,960$12,885
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$6,535$7,685$8,610
Value of Feature Adjustments0-6,086-7,155-8,015

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Tiguan vs. Mercedes-Benz SLK

Model Year20092014
ModelTiguanSLK
Body4dr SUV2dr Hardtop conv.
Wheelbase102.5 in95.7 in
Length174.3 in162.8 in
Width71.2 in71.5 in
Height66.3 in51.2 in
Curb Weight3,434 lb.3,242 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.8 gal.15.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.1 in38.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.2 in52.2 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 ft36.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
23.0 ft36.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
56.1 ft310.1 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%
Leather seating surfaces
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
No leather in second row-300No
Total Requested900106%
Total Not Requested-50-6%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
SD Card slot25Yes
In-vehicle Internet150No
App support0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Navigation system600Yes
Total Requested86578%
Total Not Requested25022%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Surround sound250No
Remote window/roof operation15No
Neck-level heating, front seats150No
iPod integration100No
Harman/Kardon, 500W, 11 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested40032%
Total Not Requested86568%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Total Requested65072%
Total Not Requested25028%

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-dash200Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
SD Card slot25Yes
In-vehicle Internet150No
App support0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Navigation system600Yes
Total Requested86578%
Total Not Requested25022%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Surround sound250No
Remote window/roof operation15No
Neck-level heating, front seats150No
iPod integration100No
Harman/Kardon, 500W, 11 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested40032%
Total Not Requested86568%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Total Requested65072%
Total Not Requested25028%

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%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
SD Card slot25Yes
In-vehicle Internet150No
App support0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Navigation system600Yes
Total Requested86578%
Total Not Requested25022%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Total Requested65072%
Total Not Requested25028%

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