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Mercedes-Benz SLK vs. Volvo S40 Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Mercedes-Benz SLK vs. Volvo S40 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $38,092

Volvo S40 T5   
Difference: $13,783

Lowest Total Invoice: $35,142

Volvo S40 T5   
Difference: $13,157

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2006200620062008
ModelSLKSLKSLKS40
TrimSLK280SLK350SLK55 AMGT5
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.4dr Sedan
Base Price $42,900 $46,950 $61,500 $28,515
Base Invoice $39,897 $43,664 $57,195 $26,804
Premium Package 1,200 1,200 1,470 2,350
Lighting Package 990 990 990  
Comfort Package 1,300 1,300    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 690 690 690 475
Heated front seats 690 690    
Navigation system 1,200 1,200   2,205
Entertainment Package 1,700 1,700    
CD changer, remote 430 430 430  
Satellite radio     500  
Climate Package       412
Dynaudio Package       895
Dynamic Trim Package       1,695
Xenon HID headlights       800
Premium Package 1,116 1,116 1,367 2,021
Lighting Package 921 921 921  
Comfort Package 1,209 1,209    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 642 642 642 408
Heated front seats 642 642    
Navigation system 1,116 1,116   1,896
Entertainment Package 1,581 1,581    
CD changer, remote 400 400 400  
Satellite radio     465  
Climate Package       354
Dynaudio Package       769
Dynamic Trim Package       1,457
Xenon HID headlights       688
Options (change) 8,200 8,200 4,080 8,832
Options (change) 7,627 7,627 3,795 7,593
Destination 775 775 775 745
Gas Tax 0 0 1,300 0
Total Price $51,875 $55,925 $67,655 $38,092
Total Invoice $48,299 $52,066 $63,065 $35,142

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mercedes-Benz SLK vs. Volvo S40

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volvo S40 T5
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $9,798
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $9,447
Model Year2006200620062008
ModelSLKSLKSLKS40
TrimSLK280SLK350SLK55 AMGT5
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.4dr Sedan
Engine228hp V6268hp V6355hp V8227hp I5
TransmissionM6M6T7T5
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)380, 11380, 11?, 9650, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/55-16225/45-17225/40-18205/50-17
Total Price$51,875$55,925$67,655$38,092
Adjustments for Features-3,985-3,985-4,5850
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$47,890$51,940$63,070$38,092
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,050$15,180$0
Total Invoice$48,299$52,066$63,065$35,142
Adjustments for Features-3,710-3,710-4,2740
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$44,589$48,356$58,791$35,142
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,767$14,202$0

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Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz SLK vs. Volvo S40

Model Year2006200620062008
ModelSLKSLKSLKS40
TrimSLK280SLK350SLK55 AMGT5
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150  
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1200 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1000
RWD$0$0$0 
FWD   $0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows   $200
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual   $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350$350 
Wind blocker, small$100$100$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats   $0
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75$75 
Side curtain airbags   $350
Tire-pressure monitor   $75
Cargo Management 
Rear seat pass-through   $100
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15$15 
Residual heat$50$50$50 
Exterior 
Body kit  $0$0
Bodyside moldings   $75
Power retractable hardtop$6750$6750$6750 
Rear spoiler  $200$200
Sunroof   $900
Infotainment 
Aux input   $50
CD changer, in-dash   $325
CD changer, remote$200$200$200 
CD player$125$125$125 
MP3-compatible player   $50
Navigation system$600$600 $600
Surround sound$250$250 $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200$200 
Traffic information   $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25$25$25 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75$75 
Automatic headlights$125$125$125 
Automatic-off headlights   $25
Compass   $0
Cornering lights$50$50$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver   $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger   $50
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25$25 
Steering-linked headlights   $150
Visor mirror, driver$10$10$10 
Visor mirror, passenger$10$10$10 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim  $100$100
Center armrest(s), second row   $50
Folding passenger seat   $150
Folding second row seats   $300
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat   $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat   $50
Memory system, passenger seat$150$150$150 
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces  $0 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0$0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100 
Total Value of Features$9,410$9,410$10,010$5,425
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,985$3,985$4,585$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,710-3,710-4,2740

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Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz SLK vs. Volvo S40

Model Year20062008
ModelSLKS40
Body2dr Hardtop conv.4dr Sedan
Wheelbase95.7 in103.9 in
Length160.7 in175.9 in
Width70.4 in69.7 in
Height51.0 in57.2 in
Curb Weight3,210 lb.3,226 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.15.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.9 in38.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room52.2 in55.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.6 in53.7 in
Row 1 Legroom42.5 in41.6 in
Row 2 Headroom0.0 in37.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room0.0 in54.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in50.7 in
Row 2 Legroom0.0 in34.4 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
6.5 ft312.6 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
9.8 ft312.6 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK280

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Variable assist steering (optional)0No
Remote window/roof operation15Yes
Total Requested415100%
Total Not Requested00%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Cornering lights50No
Total Requested55092%
Total Not Requested508%
Comfort 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 recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Total Requested95073%
Total Not Requested35027%
Entertainment Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Satellite radio200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Harman/Kardon, 380W, 11 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested45056%
Total Not Requested35044%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK350

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Variable assist steering (optional)0No
Remote window/roof operation15Yes
Total Requested415100%
Total Not Requested00%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Cornering lights50No
Total Requested55092%
Total Not Requested508%
Comfort 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 recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Total Requested95073%
Total Not Requested35027%
Entertainment Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Satellite radio200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Harman/Kardon, 380W, 11 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested45056%
Total Not Requested35044%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK55 AMG

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Cornering lights50No
Total Requested55092%
Total Not Requested508%

Option Package Details
Volvo S40 T5

Xenon HID headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Headlight washers50Yes
Total Requested55079%
Total Not Requested15021%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Traffic information25No
Total Requested60096%
Total Not Requested254%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Sunroof900No
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Compass0No
205/50R17 tires400No
Total Requested175056%
Total Not Requested135044%
Climate Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Rain-sensing wipers25Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Total Requested275100%
Total Not Requested00%
Dynaudio Package
FeatureValueRequested?
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Dynaudio, 650W, 12 speakers350No
Total Requested45056%
Total Not Requested35044%
Dynamic Trim Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Body kit0Yes
Rear spoiler200Yes
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
205/50R17 tires400No
Total Requested45053%
Total Not Requested40047%

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