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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: $33,145

Volvo C30 T5   
Difference: $22,650

Lowest Total Invoice: $31,210

Volvo C30 T5   
Difference: $20,741

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201120112013
ModelSLKSLKC30
TrimSLK300SLK350T5
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hatch
Base Price $47,650 $53,300 $25,500
Base Invoice $44,314 $49,569 $23,970
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
Platinum Package     5,000
Leather seating surfaces     1,200
Premium 1 Package 2,409 2,409  
Multimedia Package 2,688 2,688  
Lighting Package 995 995  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 670 670 517
Platinum Package     4,700
Leather seating surfaces     1,128
Options (change) 7,270 7,270 6,750
Options (change) 6,762 6,762 6,345
Destination 875 875 895
Total Price $55,795 $61,445 $33,145
Total Invoice $51,951 $57,206 $31,210

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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: $16,250
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $14,782
Model Year201120112013
ModelSLKSLKC30
TrimSLK300SLK350T5
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hatch
Engine228hp V6300hp V6227hp I5
TransmissionM6T7M6
DrivetrainRWDRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9?, 9650, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17225/40-18205/50-17
Total Price$55,795$61,445$33,145
Adjustments for Features-6,400-7,4500
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$49,395$53,995$33,145
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,600$0
Total Invoice$51,951$57,206$31,210
Adjustments for Features-5,959-6,9360
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$45,992$50,270$31,210
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,278$0

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Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz SLK vs. Volvo C30

Model Year201120112013
ModelSLKSLKC30
TrimSLK300SLK350T5
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150 $150
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1200 
RWD$0$0 
FWD  $0
Accessories 
Proximity key  $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $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
Knee airbag, driver$75$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75 
Side curtain airbags  $350
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15 
Rear wiper  $175
Residual heat$50$50 
Exterior 
Body kit$0$0 
Body kit (gray/black)  $0
Power retractable hardtop$6750$6750 
Rear spoiler$200$200 
Sunroof  $900
Wheel-lip moldings  $75
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25
CD changer, in-dash$325$325 
CD player  $125
DVD-compatible player$0$0 
iPod integration$100$100 
Media drive$15$15 
SD Card slot$25$25 
Surround sound  $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200 
USB port  $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
Cornering lights$50$50 
Fog lights$125$125 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver  $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger  $50
Interior ambient lighting$150$150 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25 
Steering-linked headlights  $150
Visor mirror, driver$10$10 
Visor mirror, passenger$10$10 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim  $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 lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $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 
Total Value of Features$9,800$10,850$3,400
Value of Feature Adjustments$6,400$7,450$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-5,959-6,9360

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Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz SLK vs. Volvo C30

Model Year20112013
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.3,212 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 wipers175Yes
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 Requested124058%
Total Not Requested90042%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25Yes
HD radio50Yes
Media drive, large15No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested87586%
Total Not Requested14014%
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 wipers175Yes
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 Requested124058%
Total Not Requested90042%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25Yes
HD radio50Yes
Media drive, large15No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested87586%
Total Not Requested14014%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Cornering lights50No
Total Requested55092%
Total Not Requested508%

Option Package Details
Volvo C30 T5

Platinum Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Surround sound250No
Traffic information25Yes
Unbranded, 650W, 10 speakers350No
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Proximity key250No
Sunroof900No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Aluminum trim100No
Total Requested237554%
Total Not Requested200046%

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