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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: $37,475

Volkswagen Tiguan SEL Premium   
Difference: $14,895

Lowest Total Invoice: $35,971

Volkswagen Tiguan SEL Premium   
Difference: $12,788

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2018200620062006
ModelTiguanSLKSLKSLK
TrimSEL PremiumSLK280SLK350SLK55 AMG
Body4dr SUV2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Base Price $36,250 $42,900 $46,950 $61,500
Base Invoice $34,801 $39,897 $43,664 $57,195
Universal garage door opener 325      
Lighting Package   990 990 990
Premium Package   1,200 1,200 1,470
Comfort Package   1,300 1,300  
Metallic paint (extra cost)   690 690 690
Heated front seats   690 690  
Bluetooth cell phone link   925 925 925
Navigation system   1,200 1,200  
Entertainment Package   1,700 1,700  
Satellite radio       500
Universal garage door opener 270      
Lighting Package   921 921 921
Premium Package   1,116 1,116 1,367
Comfort Package   1,209 1,209  
Metallic paint (extra cost)   642 642 642
Heated front seats   642 642  
Bluetooth cell phone link   860 860 860
Navigation system   1,116 1,116  
Entertainment Package   1,581 1,581  
Satellite radio       465
Options (change) 325 8,695 8,695 4,575
Options (change) 270 8,087 8,087 4,255
Destination 900 775 775 775
Gas Tax 0 0 0 1,300
Total Price $37,475 $52,370 $56,420 $68,150
Total Invoice $35,971 $48,759 $52,526 $63,525

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Tiguan SEL Premium
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $17,910
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $15,682
Model Year2018200620062006
ModelTiguanSLKSLKSLK
TrimSEL PremiumSLK280SLK350SLK55 AMG
Body4dr SUV2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Engine184hp I4228hp V6268hp V6355hp V8
TransmissionT8M6M6T7
DrivetrainFWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)480, 9380, 11380, 11?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/50-19205/55-16225/45-17225/40-18
Total Price$37,475$52,370$56,420$68,150
Adjustments for Features-3,01500-600
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$34,460$52,370$56,420$67,550
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$4,050$15,180
Total Invoice$35,971$48,759$52,526$63,525
Adjustments for Features-2,89400-559
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$33,077$48,759$52,526$62,966
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$3,767$14,207

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Tiguan vs. Mercedes-Benz SLK

Model Year2018200620062006
ModelTiguanSLKSLKSLK
TrimSEL PremiumSLK280SLK350SLK55 AMG
Body4dr SUV2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300   
6-speed manual $150$150 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1200
FWD$0   
RWD $0$0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed$850   
Cruise control $150$150$150
Hands-free trunk or liftgate$100   
Heated steering wheel$100   
Power liftgate$350   
Power rear side windows$200   
Proximity key$250   
Remote app$25   
Remote start$150   
Remote window/roof operation $15$15$15
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250   
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350$350$350
Wind blocker, small $100$100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Around view cameras$500   
Automatic braking, low-speed$200   
Backup collision intervention$150   
Blind spot collision prevention$150   
Blind spot warning system$200   
Cross-traffic collision intervention, rear$100   
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100   
Forward collision warning$200   
Knee airbag, driver $75$75$75
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75$75
Lane departure prevention, steering-based$200   
Lane departure warning$200   
Obstacle detection, front$150   
Obstacle detection, rear$250   
Pedestrian detection$50   
Rollover sensor$50   
Secondary collision brake assist$25   
Side curtain airbags$350   
Tire-pressure monitor$75   
Trailer sway control$25   
Vehicle health reports$0   
Wide-view front camera$150   
Cargo Management 
Roof rails$250   
Climate Control 
Rear air vents$100   
Rear wiper$175   
Residual heat $50$50$50
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150   
Exterior 
Body kit   $0
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250   
Deep-tinted rear windows$275   
Panoramic sunroof$1200   
Power retractable hardtop $6750$6750$6750
Rear spoiler$200  $200
Wheel-lip moldings$75   
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100   
App support$0   
Apple CarPlay support$100   
Aux input$50   
Bluetooth audio streaming$25   
HD radio$50   
Mirrorlink support$0   
MP3-compatible player$50   
Navigation system$600$600$600 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25   
Surround sound $250$250 
Traffic + travel information$25   
Voice control for nav and audio$100   
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock $25$25$25
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75$75$75
Auto-dimming headlights$200   
Compass$0   
Fog light, rear $100$100$100
Headlight washers $50$50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50   
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50   
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250   
LED headlights$1000   
Power-folding mirrors$50   
Steering-linked headlights$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
Center armrest(s), second row$50   
Folding second row seats$300   
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75   
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50   
Manual recliner, second row seats$75   
Memory system, passenger seat $150$150$150
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$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$12,900$9,885$9,885$10,485
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,015$0$0$600
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,89400-559

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Tiguan vs. Mercedes-Benz SLK

Model Year20182006
ModelTiguanSLK
Body4dr SUV2dr Hardtop conv.
Wheelbase109.8 in95.7 in
Length185.1 in160.7 in
Width72.4 in70.4 in
Height66.3 in51.0 in
Curb Weight3,778 lb.3,210 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.3 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.6 in37.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.0 in52.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in54.6 in
Row 1 Legroom40.2 in42.5 in
Row 2 Headroom39.1 in0.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.9 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom36.5 in0.0 in
Row 3 Headroom33.8 in0.0 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room47.8 in0.0 in
Row 3 Legroom27.9 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
12.0 ft36.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
33.0 ft36.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
65.7 ft39.8 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK280

Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Cornering lights50Yes
Total Requested55092%
Total Not Requested508%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Variable assist steering (optional)0No
Remote window/roof operation15No
Total Requested40096%
Total Not Requested154%
Comfort 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 recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat50No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Total Requested67552%
Total Not Requested62548%
Entertainment Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Satellite radio200Yes
Surround sound250No
Harman/Kardon, 380W, 11 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested20025%
Total Not Requested60075%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK350

Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Cornering lights50Yes
Total Requested55092%
Total Not Requested508%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Variable assist steering (optional)0No
Remote window/roof operation15No
Total Requested40096%
Total Not Requested154%
Comfort 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 recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat50No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Total Requested67552%
Total Not Requested62548%
Entertainment Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Satellite radio200Yes
Surround sound250No
Harman/Kardon, 380W, 11 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested20025%
Total Not Requested60075%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK55 AMG

Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Cornering lights50Yes
Total Requested55092%
Total Not Requested508%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%

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