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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: $15,805

Lowest Total Invoice: $35,971

Volkswagen Tiguan SEL Premium   
Difference: $13,632

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2018200720072007
ModelTiguanSLKSLKSLK
TrimSEL PremiumSLK280SLK350SLK55 AMG
Body4dr SUV2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Base Price $36,250 $43,350 $47,400 $62,500
Base Invoice $34,801 $40,316 $44,082 $58,125
Universal garage door opener 325      
Premium II Package   3,650 3,650 1,400
Heating Package   970 970  
Lighting Package   1,000 1,000 1,000
Navigation system   1,200 1,200 1,200
Bluetooth cell phone link   925 925 925
Automatic climate control, front   710 710 710
Metallic paint (extra cost)   700 700 700
Universal garage door opener 270      
Premium II Package   3,394 3,394 1,302
Heating Package   902 902  
Lighting Package   930 930 930
Navigation system   1,116 1,116 1,116
Bluetooth cell phone link   860 860 860
Automatic climate control, front   660 660 660
Metallic paint (extra cost)   650 650 650
Options (change) 325 9,155 9,155 5,935
Options (change) 270 8,512 8,512 5,518
Destination 900 775 775 775
Gas Tax 0 0 0 1,300
Total Price $37,475 $53,280 $57,330 $70,510
Total Invoice $35,971 $49,603 $53,369 $65,718

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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: $18,620
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $16,334
Model Year2018200720072007
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, 11380, 11
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/50-19205/55-16225/45-17225/40-18
Total Price$37,475$53,280$57,330$70,510
Adjustments for Features-2,81500-1,300
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$34,660$53,280$57,330$69,210
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$4,050$15,930
Total Invoice$35,971$49,603$53,369$65,718
Adjustments for Features-2,70200-1,212
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$33,269$49,603$53,369$64,506
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$3,766$14,903

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Tiguan vs. Mercedes-Benz SLK

Model Year2018200720072007
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   
Bluetooth audio streaming$25   
HD radio$50   
Mirrorlink support$0   
MP3-compatible player$50   
SMS text-to-speech reader$25   
Surround sound $250$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
Neck-level heating, front seats $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$12,250$9,435$9,435$10,735
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,815$0$0$1,300
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,70200-1,212

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Tiguan vs. Mercedes-Benz SLK

Model Year20182007
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

Premium II Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250No
Harman/Kardon, 380W, 11 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Aux input50Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat50No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Remote window/roof operation15No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Interior ambient lighting150No
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers175Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Satellite radio200Yes
Total Requested120046%
Total Not Requested139054%
Heating Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Neck-level heating, front seats150No
Total Requested20057%
Total Not Requested15043%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Cornering lights50Yes
Total Requested55092%
Total Not Requested508%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK350

Premium II Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250No
Harman/Kardon, 380W, 11 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Aux input50Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat50No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Remote window/roof operation15No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Interior ambient lighting150No
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers175Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Satellite radio200Yes
Total Requested120046%
Total Not Requested139054%
Heating Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Neck-level heating, front seats150No
Total Requested20057%
Total Not Requested15043%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Cornering lights50Yes
Total Requested55092%
Total Not Requested508%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK55 AMG

Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Cornering lights50Yes
Total Requested55092%
Total Not Requested508%
Premium II Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250No
Harman/Kardon, 380W, 11 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Aux input50Yes
Total Requested508%
Total Not Requested60092%

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