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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: $16,580

Lowest Total Invoice: $35,971

Volkswagen Tiguan SEL Premium   
Difference: $14,366

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2018201320132013
ModelTiguanSLKSLKSLK
TrimSEL PremiumSLK250SLK350SLK55 AMG
Body4dr SUV2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Base Price $36,250 $42,900 $55,400 $67,990
Base Invoice $34,801 $39,897 $51,522 $63,231
Universal garage door opener 325      
Lighting Package   1,290 1,290 1,290
Multimedia Package   2,150 2,150 2,150
Premium 1 Package   2,590 2,590  
Automatic climate control, front   760 760 760
Obstacle detection, rear   970 970 970
Metallic paint (extra cost)   720 720 720
Rear spoiler   350 350  
Proximity key   650 650 650
Leather seating surfaces   770    
Universal garage door opener 270      
Lighting Package   1,200 1,200 1,200
Multimedia Package   2,000 2,000 2,000
Premium 1 Package   2,409 2,409  
Automatic climate control, front   707 707 707
Obstacle detection, rear   902 902 902
Metallic paint (extra cost)   670 670 670
Rear spoiler   326 326  
Proximity key   605 605 605
Leather seating surfaces   716    
Options (change) 325 10,250 9,480 6,540
Options (change) 270 9,535 8,819 6,084
Destination 900 905 905 905
Total Price $37,475 $54,055 $65,785 $75,435
Total Invoice $35,971 $50,337 $61,246 $70,220

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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: $16,355
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $14,156
Model Year2018201320132013
ModelTiguanSLKSLKSLK
TrimSEL PremiumSLK250SLK350SLK55 AMG
Body4dr SUV2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Engine184hp I4201hp I4302hp V6415hp V8
TransmissionT8M6T7T7
DrivetrainFWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)480, 9500, 11500, 11500, 11
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/50-19225/45-17225/40-18235/40-18
Total Price$37,475$54,055$65,785$75,435
Adjustments for Features0-225-1,375-2,300
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$37,475$53,830$64,410$73,135
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$10,580$19,305
Total Invoice$35,971$50,337$61,246$70,220
Adjustments for Features0-210-1,280-2,141
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$35,971$50,127$59,966$68,079
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$9,839$17,952

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Tiguan vs. Mercedes-Benz SLK

Model Year2018201320132013
ModelTiguanSLKSLKSLK
TrimSEL PremiumSLK250SLK350SLK55 AMG
Body4dr SUV2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300   
6-speed manual $150  
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1200$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   
Parking guidance system - passive $250$250$250
Power liftgate$350   
Power rear side windows$200   
Remote start$150   
Remote window/roof operation $15$15$15
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250   
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350$350$350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0$0$0
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   
Driver drowsiness monitor $150$150$150
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   
Pedestrian detection$50   
Roll bar $200$200$200
Rollover sensor$50   
Secondary collision brake assist$25   
Torque vectoring, brake-based   $100
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  $150
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable   $500
Exterior 
Body kit   $0
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250   
Deep-tinted rear windows$275   
Panoramic sunroof$1200   
Power retractable hardtop $6750$6750$6750
Wheel-lip moldings$75   
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100   
Apple CarPlay support$100   
CD changer, in-dash $325$325$325
CD player$125   
DVD-compatible player $0$0$0
In-vehicle Internet $150$150$150
Media drive $15$15$15
Mirrorlink support$0   
Surround sound $250$250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200   
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225$225$225
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock   $25
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75$75$75
Cornering lights$50   
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
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250   
LED headlights$1000   
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$100$100
Center armrest(s), second row$50   
Door sill trim plates $100$100$100
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 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, driver seat $150$150$150
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 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$100
Total Value of Features$10,925$11,150$12,300$13,225
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$225$1,375$2,300
Value of Feature Adjustments0-210-1,280-2,141

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Tiguan vs. Mercedes-Benz SLK

Model Year20182013
ModelTiguanSLK
Body4dr SUV2dr Hardtop conv.
Wheelbase109.8 in95.7 in
Length185.1 in162.8 in
Width72.4 in71.5 in
Height66.3 in51.2 in
Curb Weight3,778 lb.3,242 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.3 gal.15.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.6 in38.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.0 in52.2 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 ft36.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
33.0 ft36.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
65.7 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%
Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Parking guidance system - passive250No
Total Requested40062%
Total Not Requested25038%
Leather seating surfaces
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
No leather in second row-300No
Total Requested900106%
Total Not Requested-50-6%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Total Requested85094%
Total Not Requested506%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
SD Card slot25Yes
In-vehicle Internet150No
App support0Yes
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%

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%
Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Parking guidance system - passive250No
Total Requested40062%
Total Not Requested25038%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Total Requested85094%
Total Not Requested506%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
SD Card slot25Yes
In-vehicle Internet150No
App support0Yes
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%

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%
Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Parking guidance system - passive250No
Total Requested40062%
Total Not Requested25038%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Total Requested85094%
Total Not Requested506%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
SD Card slot25Yes
In-vehicle Internet150No
App support0Yes
Total Requested75067%
Total Not Requested36533%

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