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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: $32,260

Volvo C30 Version 1.0   
Difference: $25,615

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,685

Volvo C30 Version 1.0   
Difference: $24,201

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2011201120082008
ModelSLKSLKC30C30
TrimSLK300SLK350Version 1.0Version 2.0
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Base Price $47,650 $53,300 $22,950 $25,700
Base Invoice $44,314 $49,569 $21,573 $24,158
Premium 1 Package 2,590 2,590    
Lighting Package 1,070 1,070    
Multimedia Package 2,890 2,890    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720 720 475 475
Wood trim 690 690 210 210
Upgraded leather upholstery 630 630    
Automatic climate control, front 760 760 250 250
Power front seats     900 900
Special order charge     300 300
Navigation system     2,205 2,205
Trip computer     100 100
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     150 150
Cruise control     185 185
Universal garage door opener     225 225
Fog lights     295 295
Headlight washers     400 400
CD changer, in-dash     475 475
Xenon HID headlights     700 700
Leather seating surfaces     1,200 1,200
Rear spoiler     200  
Satellite radio     295  
Premium 1 Package 2,409 2,409    
Lighting Package 995 995    
Multimedia Package 2,688 2,688    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 670 670 408 408
Wood trim 642 642 181 181
Upgraded leather upholstery 586 586    
Automatic climate control, front 707 707 215 215
Power front seats     774 774
Special order charge     258 258
Navigation system     1,896 1,896
Trip computer     86 86
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     129 129
Cruise control     159 159
Universal garage door opener     194 194
Fog lights     254 254
Headlight washers     344 344
CD changer, in-dash     409 409
Xenon HID headlights     602 602
Leather seating surfaces     1,032 1,032
Rear spoiler     172  
Satellite radio     254  
Options (change) 9,350 9,350 8,565 8,070
Options (change) 8,697 8,697 7,367 6,941
Destination 875 875 745 745
Total Price $57,875 $63,525 $32,260 $34,515
Total Invoice $53,886 $59,141 $29,685 $31,844

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volvo C30 Version 1.0
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $17,990
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $17,102
Model Year2011201120082008
ModelSLKSLKC30C30
TrimSLK300SLK350Version 1.0Version 2.0
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Engine228hp V6300hp V6227hp I5227hp I5
TransmissionM6T7M6M6
DrivetrainRWDRWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9?, 9160, 8650, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17225/40-18205/50-17215/45-18
Total Price$57,875$63,525$32,260$34,515
Adjustments for Features-7,625-8,6750-250
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$50,250$54,850$32,260$34,265
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,600$0$2,005
Total Invoice$53,886$59,141$29,685$31,844
Adjustments for Features-7,099-8,0760-231
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$46,787$51,065$29,685$31,613
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,278$0$1,928

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Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz SLK vs. Volvo C30

Model Year2011201120082008
ModelSLKSLKC30C30
TrimSLK300SLK350Version 1.0Version 2.0
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150 $150$150
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1200  
RWD$0$0  
FWD  $0$0
Accessories 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250$250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350  
Wind blocker, small$100$100  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0$0
Knee airbag, driver$75$75  
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75  
Side curtain airbags  $350$350
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15  
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175  
Rear wiper  $175$175
Residual heat$50$50  
Variable intermittent wipers  $75$75
Exterior 
Body kit$0$0 $0
Body kit (gray/black)  $0 
Power retractable hardtop$6750$6750  
Wheel-lip moldings  $75$75
Infotainment 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100  
DVD-compatible player$0$0  
HD radio$50$50  
iPod integration$100$100  
Media drive$15$15  
SD Card slot$25$25  
Surround sound   $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200  
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25$25  
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75  
Automatic headlights$125$125  
Automatic-off headlights  $25$25
Cornering lights$50$50  
Illuminated visor mirror, driver  $50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger  $50$50
Interior ambient lighting$150$150  
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25  
Visor mirror, driver$10$10  
Visor mirror, passenger$10$10  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates$100$100  
Folding second row seats  $300$300
Leather door panel trim$250$250  
Leather-wrapped steering wheel  $150$150
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $50$50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $50$50
Metal pedals$75$75  
No leather in second row$-300$-300  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150$150  
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0
Total Value of Features$9,375$10,425$1,750$2,000
Value of Feature Adjustments$7,625$8,675$0$250
Value of Feature Adjustments-7,099-8,0760-231

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Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz SLK vs. Volvo C30

Model Year20112008
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.3,202 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 SLK300

Premium 1 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 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Remote window/roof operation15Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Interior ambient lighting150No
iPod integration100No
Total Requested121559%
Total Not Requested85041%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Cornering lights50No
Total Requested55092%
Total Not Requested508%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25Yes
HD radio50No
Media drive, large15No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested82581%
Total Not Requested19019%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK350

Premium 1 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 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Remote window/roof operation15Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Interior ambient lighting150No
iPod integration100No
Total Requested121559%
Total Not Requested85041%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Cornering lights50No
Total Requested55092%
Total Not Requested508%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25Yes
HD radio50No
Media drive, large15No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested82581%
Total Not Requested19019%

Option Package Details
Volvo C30 Version 1.0

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested625100%
Total Not Requested00%
Power front seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Total Requested1050100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Volvo C30 Version 2.0

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested625100%
Total Not Requested00%
Power front seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Total Requested1050100%
Total Not Requested00%

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