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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: $33,452

Volvo C30 Version 1.0   
Difference: $20,988

Lowest Total Invoice: $30,710

Volvo C30 Version 1.0   
Difference: $19,983

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122012201220082008
ModelSLKSLKSLKC30C30
TrimSLK250SLK350SLK55 AMGVersion 1.0Version 2.0
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Base Price $42,500 $54,800 $67,500 $22,950 $25,700
Base Invoice $39,525 $50,964 $62,775 $21,573 $24,158
Premium 1 Package 2,590 2,590      
Automatic climate control, front 760 760 760 250 250
Lighting Package 1,090 1,090 1,090    
Multimedia Package 2,150 2,150 2,150    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720 720 720 475 475
Wood trim 990 990   210 210
Obstacle detection, rear 970 970 970 400 400
Proximity key 650 650 650 450 450
Leather seating surfaces 770     1,200 1,200
Rear spoiler 375 375   200  
Power front seats       900 900
Special order charge       300 300
Climate Package       412 412
Navigation system       2,205 2,205
Compass       100 100
Auto-dimming rearview mirror       150 150
Trip computer       100 100
Cruise control       185 185
Universal garage door opener       225 225
Power-folding mirrors       250 250
CD changer, in-dash       475 475
Xenon HID headlights       700 700
Sport suspension (upgrade)       275  
Satellite radio       295  
Premium 1 Package 2,409 2,409      
Automatic climate control, front 707 707 707 215 215
Lighting Package 1,014 1,014 1,014    
Multimedia Package 2,000 2,000 2,000    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 670 670 670 408 408
Wood trim 921 921   181 181
Obstacle detection, rear 902 902 902 344 344
Proximity key 605 605 605 387 387
Leather seating surfaces 716     1,032 1,032
Rear spoiler 349 349   172  
Power front seats       774 774
Special order charge       258 258
Climate Package       354 354
Navigation system       1,896 1,896
Compass       86 86
Auto-dimming rearview mirror       129 129
Trip computer       86 86
Cruise control       159 159
Universal garage door opener       194 194
Power-folding mirrors       215 215
CD changer, in-dash       409 409
Xenon HID headlights       602 602
Sport suspension (upgrade)       237  
Satellite radio       254  
Options (change) 11,065 10,295 6,340 9,757 8,987
Options (change) 10,293 9,577 5,898 8,392 7,729
Destination 875 875 875 745 745
Total Price $54,440 $65,970 $74,715 $33,452 $35,432
Total Invoice $50,693 $61,416 $69,548 $30,710 $32,632

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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: $12,163
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $11,765
Model Year20122012201220082008
ModelSLKSLKSLKC30C30
TrimSLK250SLK350SLK55 AMGVersion 1.0Version 2.0
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Engine201hp I4302hp V6415hp V8227hp I5227hp I5
TransmissionM6T7T7M6M6
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)500, 11500, 11500, 11160, 8650, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17225/40-18235/40-18205/50-17215/45-18
Total Price$54,440$65,970$74,715$33,452$35,432
Adjustments for Features-8,825-9,975-10,7000-250
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$45,615$55,995$64,015$33,452$35,182
Cost Above Minimum$0$10,380$18,400$0$1,730
Total Invoice$50,693$61,416$69,548$30,710$32,632
Adjustments for Features-8,218-9,286-9,9600-230
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$42,475$52,130$59,588$30,710$32,402
Cost Above Minimum$0$9,655$17,113$0$1,692

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Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz SLK vs. Volvo C30

Model Year20122012201220082008
ModelSLKSLKSLKC30C30
TrimSLK250SLK350SLK55 AMGVersion 1.0Version 2.0
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150  $150$150
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1200$1200  
RWD$0$0$0  
FWD   $0$0
Accessories 
Parking guidance system - passive$250$250$250  
Remote app$25$25$25  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual   $250$250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350$350  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Driver drowsiness monitor$150$150$150  
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75  
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75$75  
Obstacle detection, front$150$150$150  
Roll bar$200$200$200  
Torque vectoring, brake-based  $100  
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15$15  
Rear wiper   $175$175
Residual heat$50$50$50  
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop  $150  
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable  $500  
Exterior 
Body kit  $0 $0
Body kit (gray/black)   $0 
Power retractable hardtop$6750$6750$6750  
Wheel-lip moldings   $75$75
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25$25  
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100$100  
DVD-compatible player$0$0$0  
HD radio$50$50$50  
Media drive$15$15$15  
SD Card slot$25$25$25  
Surround sound$250$250$250 $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200$200  
Traffic + travel information$25$25$25  
Traffic information   $25$25
USB port$25$25$25  
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100$100  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock  $25  
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75$75  
Automatic headlights$125$125$125  
Automatic-off headlights   $25$25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver   $50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger   $50$50
Interior ambient lighting  $150  
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25$25  
Steering-linked headlights$150$150$150  
Visor mirror, driver$10$10$10  
Visor mirror, passenger$10$10$10  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim  $100  
Door sill trim plates$100$100$100  
Folding second row seats   $300$300
Leather door panel trim$250$250$250  
Leather-wrapped steering wheel  $150$150$150
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat   $50$50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat   $50$50
Metal pedals$75$75$75  
Neck-level heating, front seats$150$150$150  
No leather in second row$-300$-300$-300  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150$150  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150$150$150  
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces  $0  
Wood trim$300$300 $300$300
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150   
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0$0$0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100  
Total Value of Features$10,475$11,625$12,350$1,650$1,900
Value of Feature Adjustments$8,825$9,975$10,700$0$250
Value of Feature Adjustments-8,218-9,286-9,9600-230

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Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz SLK vs. Volvo C30

Model Year20122008
ModelSLKC30
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hatch
Wheelbase95.7 in103.9 in
Length162.8 in167.4 in
Width71.5 in70.2 in
Height51.2 in57.0 in
Curb Weight3,242 lb.3,202 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.15.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.0 in38.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room52.2 in53.6 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 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
6.4 ft312.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
10.1 ft320.2 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK250

Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Remote window/roof operation15Yes
Neck-level heating, front seats150No
iPod integration100No
Harman/Kardon, 500W, 11 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested66553%
Total Not Requested60047%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Total Requested55079%
Total Not Requested15021%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested80083%
Total Not Requested16517%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK350

Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Remote window/roof operation15Yes
Neck-level heating, front seats150No
iPod integration100No
Harman/Kardon, 500W, 11 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested66553%
Total Not Requested60047%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Total Requested55079%
Total Not Requested15021%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested80083%
Total Not Requested16517%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK55 AMG

Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Total Requested55079%
Total Not Requested15021%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested80083%
Total Not Requested16517%

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%
Climate Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Total Requested350100%
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%
Climate Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Total Requested350100%
Total Not Requested00%

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