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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: $18,680

Lowest Total Invoice: $31,284

Volvo C30 T5   
Difference: $17,054

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2015201520152011
ModelSLKSLKSLKC30
TrimSLK250SLK350SLK55 AMGT5
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hatch
Base Price $43,950 $57,650 $70,900 $24,700
Base Invoice $40,874 $53,615 $65,937 $23,218
Premium 1 Package 2,590 2,590    
Automatic climate control, front 760 760 760  
Lighting Package 1,390 1,390    
Becker Map Pilot 800 800 800  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720 720 720 550
Leather seating surfaces 770     1,200
Climate Package       900
Multimedia Package       2,000
Preferred Package       1,800
Xenon HID headlights       800
Satellite radio       400
Premium 1 Package 2,409 2,409    
Automatic climate control, front 707 707 707  
Lighting Package 1,293 1,293    
Becker Map Pilot 744 744 744  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 670 670 670 517
Leather seating surfaces 716     1,128
Climate Package       846
Multimedia Package       1,880
Preferred Package       1,692
Xenon HID headlights       752
Satellite radio       376
Options (change) 7,030 6,260 2,280 7,650
Options (change) 6,539 5,823 2,121 7,191
Destination 925 925 925 875
Total Price $51,905 $64,835 $74,105 $33,225
Total Invoice $48,338 $60,363 $68,983 $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: $11,145
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $10,037
Model Year2015201520152011
ModelSLKSLKSLKC30
TrimSLK250SLK350SLK55 AMGT5
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hatch
Engine201hp I4302hp V6415hp V8227hp I5
TransmissionM6T7T7M6
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)500, 11500, 11500, 11650, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17225/40-18235/40-18205/50-17
Total Price$51,905$64,835$74,105$33,225
Adjustments for Features-7,535-8,685-9,8100
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$44,370$56,150$64,295$33,225
Cost Above Minimum$0$11,780$19,925$0
Total Invoice$48,338$60,363$68,983$31,284
Adjustments for Features-7,017-8,086-9,1320
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$41,321$52,277$59,851$31,284
Cost Above Minimum$0$10,956$18,530$0

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Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz SLK vs. Volvo C30

Model Year2015201520152011
ModelSLKSLKSLKC30
TrimSLK250SLK350SLK55 AMGT5
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150  $150
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1200$1200 
RWD$0$0$0 
FWD   $0
Accessories 
Remote app$25$25$25 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual   $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350$350 
Universal garage door opener$100$100$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Driver drowsiness monitor$150$150$150 
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75$75 
Roll bar$200$200$200 
Torque vectoring, brake-based  $100 
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation   $100
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15$15 
Rear wiper   $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
Glass roof panel(s)$300$300$300 
Power retractable hardtop$6750$6750$6750 
Rear spoiler  $200 
Sunroof   $900
Wheel-lip moldings   $75
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25$25 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225$225 
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock  $25 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75$75 
Auto-dimming headlights$200$200$200 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150$150$150 
Automatic headlights$125$125$125 
Automatic-off headlights   $25
Compass$0$0$0 
Fog lights   $125
Illuminated visor mirror, driver   $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger   $50
Interior ambient lighting  $150 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25$25 
Power-folding mirrors$50$50$50 
Visor mirror, driver$10$10$10 
Visor mirror, passenger$10$10$10 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates$100$100$100 
Folding second row seats   $300
Leather door panel trim$250$250$250 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat   $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat   $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 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100 
Total Value of Features$9,835$10,985$12,110$2,300
Value of Feature Adjustments$7,535$8,685$9,810$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-7,017-8,086-9,1320

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Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz SLK vs. Volvo C30

Model Year20152011
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.3,201 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 integration100Yes
Harman/Kardon, 500W, 11 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested76560%
Total Not Requested50040%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Total Requested70078%
Total Not Requested20022%
Becker Map Pilot
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested62586%
Total Not Requested10014%

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 integration100Yes
Harman/Kardon, 500W, 11 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested76560%
Total Not Requested50040%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Total Requested70078%
Total Not Requested20022%
Becker Map Pilot
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested62586%
Total Not Requested10014%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK55 AMG

Becker Map Pilot
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested62586%
Total Not Requested10014%

Option Package Details
Volvo C30 T5

Xenon HID headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Total Requested650100%
Total Not Requested00%
Climate Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Automatic air recirculation100No
Total Requested55085%
Total Not Requested10015%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Unbranded, 650W, 10 speakers350No
Total Requested87571%
Total Not Requested35029%
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 lights125No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Aluminum trim100Yes
Total Requested115053%
Total Not Requested102547%

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