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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: $20,525

Lowest Total Invoice: $35,971

Volkswagen Tiguan SEL Premium   
Difference: $18,037

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201820142014
ModelTiguanSLKSLK
TrimSEL PremiumSLK250SLK350
Body4dr SUV2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Base Price $36,250 $43,525 $56,225
Base Invoice $34,801 $40,478 $52,289
Universal garage door opener 325    
Multimedia Package   2,150 2,150
Premium 1 Package   2,590 2,590
Lighting Package   1,390 1,390
Distronic Plus Package   2,950 2,950
Special order charge   250 250
Automatic climate control, front   760 760
Obstacle detection, rear   970 970
Metallic paint (extra cost)   720 720
Rear spoiler   350 350
Proximity key   650 650
Leather seating surfaces   770  
Universal garage door opener 270    
Multimedia Package   2,000 2,000
Premium 1 Package   2,409 2,409
Lighting Package   1,293 1,293
Distronic Plus Package   2,744 2,744
Special order charge   233 233
Automatic climate control, front   707 707
Obstacle detection, rear   902 902
Metallic paint (extra cost)   670 670
Rear spoiler   326 326
Proximity key   605 605
Leather seating surfaces   716  
Options (change) 325 13,550 12,780
Options (change) 270 12,605 11,889
Destination 900 925 925
Total Price $37,475 $58,000 $69,930
Total Invoice $35,971 $54,008 $65,103

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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: $18,000
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $15,686
Model Year201820142014
ModelTiguanSLKSLK
TrimSEL PremiumSLK250SLK350
Body4dr SUV2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Engine184hp I4201hp I4302hp V6
TransmissionT8M6T7
DrivetrainFWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)480, 9500, 11500, 11
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/50-19225/45-17225/40-18
Total Price$37,475$58,000$69,930
Adjustments for Features0-2,525-3,675
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$37,475$55,475$66,255
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$10,780
Total Invoice$35,971$54,008$65,103
Adjustments for Features0-2,351-3,421
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$35,971$51,657$61,682
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$10,025

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Tiguan vs. Mercedes-Benz SLK

Model Year201820142014
ModelTiguanSLKSLK
TrimSEL PremiumSLK250SLK350
Body4dr SUV2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300  
6-speed manual $150 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1200
FWD$0  
RWD $0$0
Accessories 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate$100  
Heated steering wheel$100  
Parking guidance system - passive $250$250
Power liftgate$350  
Power rear side windows$200  
Remote start$150  
Remote window/roof operation $15$15
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350$350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0$0
Around view cameras$500  
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200$200
Backup collision intervention$150  
Cross-traffic collision intervention, rear$100  
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100  
Driver drowsiness monitor $150$150
Knee airbag, driver $75$75
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75
Lane departure prevention $150$150
Lane departure prevention, steering-based$200  
Pedestrian detection$50  
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0$0
Roll bar $200$200
Rollover sensor$50  
Secondary collision brake assist$25  
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
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150  
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250  
Deep-tinted rear windows$275  
Glass roof panel(s) $300$300
Panoramic sunroof$1200  
Power retractable hardtop $6750$6750
Wheel-lip moldings$75  
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100  
Apple CarPlay support$100  
CD changer, in-dash $325$325
CD player$125  
DVD-compatible player $0$0
In-vehicle Internet $150$150
Media drive $15$15
Mirrorlink support$0  
Surround sound $250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200  
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225$225
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75$75
Cornering lights$50  
Fog light, rear $100$100
Fog lights$125  
Headlight washers $50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50  
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50  
Interior ambient lighting$150  
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250  
LED headlights$1000  
Visor mirror, driver $10$10
Visor mirror, passenger $10$10
Xenon HID headlights $500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim $100$100
Center armrest(s), second row$50  
Door sill trim plates $100$100
Folding second row seats$300  
Leather door panel trim $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
Metal pedals $75$75
Neck-level heating, front seats $150$150
No leather in second row $-300$-300
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150$150
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100  
Power recliner, passenger seat $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100
Total Value of Features$9,125$11,650$12,800
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,525$3,675
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,351-3,421

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Tiguan vs. Mercedes-Benz SLK

Model Year20182014
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%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
CD changer, in-dash200No
DVD-compatible player0No
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
SD Card slot25Yes
In-vehicle Internet150No
App support0Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
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%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Total Requested85094%
Total Not Requested506%
Distronic Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Forward collision alert200Yes
Blind spot intervention150Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Lane departure prevention system150Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed200No
Total Requested180090%
Total Not Requested20010%

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%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
CD changer, in-dash200No
DVD-compatible player0No
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
SD Card slot25Yes
In-vehicle Internet150No
App support0Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
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%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Total Requested85094%
Total Not Requested506%
Distronic Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Forward collision alert200Yes
Blind spot intervention150Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Lane departure prevention system150Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed200No
Total Requested180090%
Total Not Requested20010%

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