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Mercedes-Benz SLK vs. Volvo C30 Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Mercedes-Benz SLK vs. Volvo C30 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $33,225

Volvo C30 T5   
Difference: $19,145

Lowest Total Invoice: $31,284

Volvo C30 T5   
Difference: $17,475

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2006200620062011
ModelSLKSLKSLKC30
TrimSLK280SLK350SLK55 AMGT5
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hatch
Base Price $42,900 $46,950 $61,500 $24,700
Base Invoice $39,897 $43,664 $57,195 $23,218
Premium Package 1,200 1,200 1,470  
Lighting Package 990 990 990  
Comfort Package 1,300 1,300    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 690 690 690 550
Bluetooth cell phone link 925 925 925  
Heated front seats 690 690    
Navigation system 1,200 1,200    
Entertainment Package 1,700 1,700    
Satellite radio     500 400
Climate Package       900
Multimedia Package       2,000
Preferred Package       1,800
Xenon HID headlights       800
Leather seating surfaces       1,200
Premium Package 1,116 1,116 1,367  
Lighting Package 921 921 921  
Comfort Package 1,209 1,209    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 642 642 642 517
Bluetooth cell phone link 860 860 860  
Heated front seats 642 642    
Navigation system 1,116 1,116    
Entertainment Package 1,581 1,581    
Satellite radio     465 376
Climate Package       846
Multimedia Package       1,880
Preferred Package       1,692
Xenon HID headlights       752
Leather seating surfaces       1,128
Options (change) 8,695 8,695 4,575 7,650
Options (change) 8,087 8,087 4,255 7,191
Destination 775 775 775 875
Gas Tax 0 0 1,300 0
Total Price $52,370 $56,420 $68,150 $33,225
Total Invoice $48,759 $52,526 $63,525 $31,284

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mercedes-Benz SLK vs. Volvo C30

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volvo C30 T5
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $13,735
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $12,438
Model Year2006200620062011
ModelSLKSLKSLKC30
TrimSLK280SLK350SLK55 AMGT5
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hatch
Engine228hp V6268hp V6355hp V8227hp I5
TransmissionM6M6T7M6
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)380, 11380, 11?, 9650, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/55-16225/45-17225/40-18205/50-17
Total Price$52,370$56,420$68,150$33,225
Adjustments for Features-5,410-5,410-6,0100
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$46,960$51,010$62,140$33,225
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,050$15,180$0
Total Invoice$48,759$52,526$63,525$31,284
Adjustments for Features-5,037-5,037-5,6020
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$43,722$47,489$57,923$31,284
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,767$14,201$0

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Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz SLK vs. Volvo C30

Model Year2006200620062011
ModelSLKSLKSLKC30
TrimSLK280SLK350SLK55 AMGT5
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150 $150
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1200 
RWD$0$0$0 
FWD   $0
Accessories 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual   $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350$350 
Universal garage door opener$100$100$100 
Wind blocker, small$100$100$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats   $0
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75$75 
Side curtain airbags   $350
Tire-pressure monitor   $75
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15$15 
Rear wiper   $175
Residual heat$50$50$50 
Exterior 
Body kit  $0 
Body kit (gray/black)   $0
Power retractable hardtop$6750$6750$6750 
Rear spoiler  $200 
Sunroof   $900
Wheel-lip moldings   $75
Infotainment 
Aux input   $50
HD radio   $50
MP3-compatible player   $50
Navigation system$600$600 $600
Surround sound$250$250 $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200$200 
Traffic information   $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25$25$25 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75$75 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150$150$150 
Automatic headlights$125$125$125 
Automatic-off headlights   $25
Cornering lights$50$50$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver   $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger   $50
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25$25 
Steering-linked headlights   $150
Visor mirror, driver$10$10$10 
Visor mirror, passenger$10$10$10 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim  $100$100
Folding second row seats   $300
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat   $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat   $50
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$9,185$9,185$9,785$3,775
Value of Feature Adjustments$5,410$5,410$6,010$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-5,037-5,037-5,6020

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Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz SLK vs. Volvo C30

Model Year20062011
ModelSLKC30
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hatch
Wheelbase95.7 in103.9 in
Length160.7 in167.4 in
Width70.4 in70.2 in
Height51.0 in57.0 in
Curb Weight3,210 lb.3,201 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.15.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.9 in38.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room52.2 in53.6 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.6 in53.1 in
Row 1 Legroom42.5 in42.3 in
Row 2 Headroom0.0 in36.4 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room0.0 in47.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in41.5 in
Row 2 Legroom0.0 in33.9 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
6.5 ft312.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
9.8 ft320.2 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK280

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Universal garage door opener100No
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Variable assist steering (optional)0No
Remote window/roof operation15Yes
Total Requested31576%
Total Not Requested10024%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Cornering lights50No
Total Requested55092%
Total Not Requested508%
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 seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Total Requested95073%
Total Not Requested35027%
Entertainment Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Satellite radio200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Harman/Kardon, 380W, 11 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested45056%
Total Not Requested35044%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK350

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Universal garage door opener100No
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Variable assist steering (optional)0No
Remote window/roof operation15Yes
Total Requested31576%
Total Not Requested10024%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Cornering lights50No
Total Requested55092%
Total Not Requested508%
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 seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Total Requested95073%
Total Not Requested35027%
Entertainment Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Satellite radio200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Harman/Kardon, 380W, 11 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested45056%
Total Not Requested35044%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK55 AMG

Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Cornering lights50No
Total Requested55092%
Total Not Requested508%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Universal garage door opener100No
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Total Requested30075%
Total Not Requested10025%

Option Package Details
Volvo C30 T5

Xenon HID headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Total Requested50077%
Total Not Requested15023%
Climate Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Rain-sensing wipers25Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Automatic air recirculation100No
Total Requested47583%
Total Not Requested10017%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Traffic information25No
Unbranded, 650W, 10 speakers350No
Total Requested85069%
Total Not Requested37531%
Preferred Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Aluminum trim100Yes
Total Requested127559%
Total Not Requested90041%

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