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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: $31,350

Volvo C30 T5   
Difference: $25,205

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,520

Volvo C30 T5   
Difference: $23,138

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2011201120102010
ModelSLKSLKC30C30
TrimSLK300SLK350T5T5 R-Design
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Base Price $47,650 $53,300 $24,100 $26,300
Base Invoice $44,314 $49,569 $22,654 $24,722
Premium 1 Package 2,590 2,590    
Multimedia Package 2,890 2,890    
Lighting Package 1,070 1,070    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720 720 550 550
Automatic climate control, front 760 760    
Sport Package   1,160    
6-speed manual   0    
Climate Package     900 900
Preferred Package     1,950 1,950
Navigation system     1,800 1,800
Leather seating surfaces     1,200 200
Premium 1 Package 2,409 2,409    
Multimedia Package 2,688 2,688    
Lighting Package 995 995    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 670 670 517 517
Automatic climate control, front 707 707    
Sport Package   1,079    
6-speed manual   0    
Climate Package     846 846
Preferred Package     1,833 1,833
Navigation system     1,692 1,692
Leather seating surfaces     1,128 188
Options (change) 8,030 9,190 6,400 5,400
Options (change) 7,469 8,548 6,016 5,076
Destination 875 875 850 850
Total Price $56,555 $63,365 $31,350 $32,550
Total Invoice $52,658 $58,992 $29,520 $30,648

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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: $17,655
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $16,108
Model Year2011201120102010
ModelSLKSLKC30C30
TrimSLK300SLK350T5T5 R-Design
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Engine228hp V6300hp V6227hp I5227hp I5
TransmissionM6M6M6M6
DrivetrainRWDRWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9?, 9160, 8160, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17225/40-18205/50-17215/45-18
Total Price$56,555$63,365$31,350$32,550
Adjustments for Features-7,550-7,5500-200
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$49,005$55,815$31,350$32,350
Cost Above Minimum$0$6,810$0$1,000
Total Invoice$52,658$58,992$29,520$30,648
Adjustments for Features-7,030-7,0290-188
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$45,628$51,963$29,520$30,460
Cost Above Minimum$0$6,335$0$940

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Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz SLK vs. Volvo C30

Model Year2011201120102010
ModelSLKSLKC30C30
TrimSLK300SLK350T5T5 R-Design
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150$150$150
RWD$0$0  
FWD  $0$0
Accessories 
Proximity key  $250$250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250$250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350  
Universal garage door opener$100$100  
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 
Automatic air recirculation  $100$100
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15  
Rear wiper  $175$175
Residual heat$50$50  
Exterior 
Body kit$0$0 $0
Body kit (gray/black)  $0 
Power retractable hardtop$6750$6750  
Rear spoiler$200$200 $200
Wheel-lip moldings  $75$75
Infotainment 
CD changer, in-dash$325$325  
CD player  $125$125
DVD-compatible player$0$0  
iPod integration$100$100  
Media drive$15$15  
Satellite radio$200$200  
SD Card slot$25$25  
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200  
USB port  $25$25
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25$25  
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150$150  
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 
Aluminum trim  $100$100
Door sill trim plates$100$100  
Folding second row seats  $300$300
Heated front seats  $200$200
Leather door panel trim$250$250  
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  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0 $0
Total Value of Features$9,875$9,875$2,325$2,525
Value of Feature Adjustments$7,550$7,550$0$200
Value of Feature Adjustments-7,030-7,0290-188

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Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz SLK vs. Volvo C30

Model Year20112010
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 opener100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150No
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
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 integration100Yes
Total Requested116556%
Total Not Requested90044%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Satellite radio200No
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25Yes
HD radio50Yes
Media drive, large15No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested67567%
Total Not Requested34033%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Cornering lights50No
Total Requested55092%
Total Not Requested508%

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 opener100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150No
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
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 integration100Yes
Total Requested116556%
Total Not Requested90044%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Satellite radio200No
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25Yes
HD radio50Yes
Media drive, large15No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested67567%
Total Not Requested34033%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Cornering lights50No
Total Requested55092%
Total Not Requested508%
Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
225/40ZR18 tires400No
245/35ZR18 tires400No
Total Requested25024%
Total Not Requested80076%

Option Package Details
Volvo C30 T5

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested625100%
Total Not Requested00%
Climate Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated front seats200No
Rain-sensing wipers25Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Automatic air recirculation100No
Total Requested27548%
Total Not Requested30052%
Preferred Package
FeatureValueRequested?
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
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Aluminum trim100No
Proximity key250No
Total Requested167583%
Total Not Requested35017%

Option Package Details
Volvo C30 T5 R-Design

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested625100%
Total Not Requested00%
Climate Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated front seats200No
Rain-sensing wipers25Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Automatic air recirculation100No
Total Requested27548%
Total Not Requested30052%
Preferred Package
FeatureValueRequested?
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
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Proximity key250No
Total Requested155086%
Total Not Requested25014%

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