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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: $35,445

Volvo C30 T5   
Difference: $22,525

Lowest Total Invoice: $33,368

Volvo C30 T5   
Difference: $20,609

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20162016201620092009
ModelSLKSLKSLKC30C30
TrimSLK300SLK350AMG SLK55T5T5 R-Design
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Base Price $47,000 $59,200 $72,600 $23,800 $25,950
Base Invoice $43,710 $55,056 $67,518 $22,372 $24,393
Premium 1 Package 3,390        
Premium 2 Package 4,490 4,490 3,050    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720 720 720 525 525
Rear spoiler 350 350      
Wood trim 325 325   150 150
Leather seating surfaces 770     1,200 200
Climate Package       675 675
Power front seats       900 900
Special order charge       300 300
Preferred Package       1,595 1,595
Navigation system       2,205 2,205
Universal garage door opener       225 225
Compass       250 250
Automatic climate control, front       250 250
Sport suspension (upgrade)       275  
Bluetooth cell phone link       295 295
Blind spot warning system       695 695
Xenon HID headlights       700 700
Cruise control       185  
Satellite radio       395  
Premium 1 Package 3,153        
Premium 2 Package 4,175 4,175 2,837    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 670 670 670 494 494
Rear spoiler 326 326      
Wood trim 302 302   141 141
Leather seating surfaces 716     1,128 188
Climate Package       634 634
Power front seats       846 846
Special order charge       282 282
Preferred Package       1,499 1,499
Navigation system       2,073 2,073
Universal garage door opener       212 212
Compass       235 235
Automatic climate control, front       235 235
Sport suspension (upgrade)       259  
Bluetooth cell phone link       277 277
Blind spot warning system       653 653
Xenon HID headlights       658 658
Cruise control       174  
Satellite radio       371  
Options (change) 10,045 5,885 3,770 10,820 8,965
Options (change) 9,342 5,473 3,507 10,171 8,427
Destination 925 925 925 825 825
Total Price $57,970 $66,010 $77,295 $35,445 $35,740
Total Invoice $53,977 $61,454 $71,950 $33,368 $33,645

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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: $12,325
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $11,112
Model Year20162016201620092009
ModelSLKSLKSLKC30C30
TrimSLK300SLK350AMG SLK55T5T5 R-Design
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Engine241hp I4302hp V6415hp V8227hp I5227hp I5
TransmissionT9T7T7M6M6
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)500, 11500, 11500, 11650, 10650, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17225/40-18235/40-18205/50-17215/45-18
Total Price$57,970$66,010$77,295$35,445$35,740
Adjustments for Features-10,200-10,000-10,45000
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$47,770$56,010$66,845$35,445$35,740
Cost Above Minimum$0$8,240$19,075$0$295
Total Invoice$53,977$61,454$71,950$33,368$33,645
Adjustments for Features-9,497-9,310-9,72700
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$44,480$52,144$62,223$33,368$33,645
Cost Above Minimum$0$7,664$17,743$0$277

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Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz SLK vs. Volvo C30

Model Year20162016201620092009
ModelSLKSLKSLKC30C30
TrimSLK300SLK350AMG SLK55T5T5 R-Design
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1400    
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1200$1200  
6-speed manual   $150$150
RWD$0$0$0  
FWD   $0$0
Accessories 
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  
Roll bar$200$200$200  
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100$100$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$150$150  
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable  $500  
Exterior 
Body kit $0$0 $0
Body kit (gray/black)   $0 
Glass roof panel(s)$300$300$300  
Power retractable hardtop$6750$6750$6750  
Wheel-lip moldings   $75$75
Infotainment 
App support$0$0$0  
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25$25  
DVD-compatible player$0$0$0  
In-vehicle Internet$150$150$150  
Media drive$15$15$15  
Navigation map updates, three years$0$0$0  
SD Card slot$25$25$25  
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25$25  
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225$225  
Traffic + travel information$25$25$25  
Traffic information   $25$25
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100$100  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25$25$25  
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75$75  
Auto-dimming headlights$200$200$200  
Automatic headlights$125$125$125  
Automatic-off headlights   $25$25
Fog lights   $125$125
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  
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
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0$0$0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100$100  
Total Value of Features$11,825$11,625$12,075$1,625$1,625
Value of Feature Adjustments$10,200$10,000$10,450$0$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-9,497-9,310-9,72700

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Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz SLK vs. Volvo C30

Model Year20162009
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 SLK300

Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Remote window/roof operation15Yes
Neck-level heating, front seats150No
iPod integration100Yes
Harman/Kardon, 500W, 11 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested101567%
Total Not Requested50033%
Premium 2 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Analog clock25No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200No
DVD-compatible player0No
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
SD Card slot25No
In-vehicle Internet150No
App support0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Total Requested170072%
Total Not Requested66528%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK350

Premium 2 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Analog clock25No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200No
DVD-compatible player0No
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
SD Card slot25No
In-vehicle Internet150No
App support0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Total Requested170072%
Total Not Requested66528%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SLK AMG SLK55

Premium 2 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
SD Card slot25No
In-vehicle Internet150No
App support0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Total Requested115080%
Total Not Requested29020%

Option Package Details
Volvo C30 T5

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested625100%
Total Not Requested00%
Compass
FeatureValueRequested?
Compass0Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%
Blind spot warning system
FeatureValueRequested?
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Total Requested250100%
Total Not Requested00%
Climate Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Total Requested350100%
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%
Preferred Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Trip computer150Yes
Fog lights125No
Surround sound250Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Dynaudio, 650W, 10 speakers350No
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 Requested120072%
Total Not Requested47528%

Option Package Details
Volvo C30 T5 R-Design

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested625100%
Total Not Requested00%
Compass
FeatureValueRequested?
Compass0Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%
Blind spot warning system
FeatureValueRequested?
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Total Requested250100%
Total Not Requested00%
Climate Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Total Requested350100%
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%
Preferred Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Trip computer150Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Dynaudio, 650W, 10 speakers350No
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 Requested120077%
Total Not Requested35023%

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