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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: $36,250

Volvo S40 T5 R-Design   
Difference: $17,470

Lowest Total Invoice: $34,126

Volvo S40 T5 R-Design   
Difference: $15,886

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2007200720072010
ModelSLKSLKSLKS40
TrimSLK280SLK350SLK55 AMGT5 R-Design
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.4dr Sedan
Base Price $43,350 $47,400 $62,500 $31,150
Base Invoice $40,316 $44,082 $58,125 $29,281
Lighting Package 1,000 1,000 1,000  
Heating Package 970 970    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 700 700 700 550
Bluetooth cell phone link 925 925 925  
Navigation system 1,200 1,200 1,200 1,800
Premium II Package 3,650 3,650 1,400  
Automatic climate control, front 710 710 710  
CD changer, remote 440 440 440  
Climate Package       900
Xenon HID headlights       800
Leather seating surfaces       200
Lighting Package 930 930 930  
Heating Package 902 902    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 650 650 650 517
Bluetooth cell phone link 860 860 860  
Navigation system 1,116 1,116 1,116 1,692
Premium II Package 3,394 3,394 1,302  
Automatic climate control, front 660 660 660  
CD changer, remote 409 409 409  
Climate Package       846
Xenon HID headlights       752
Leather seating surfaces       188
Options (change) 9,595 9,595 6,375 4,250
Options (change) 8,921 8,921 5,927 3,995
Destination 775 775 775 850
Gas Tax 0 0 1,300 0
Total Price $53,720 $57,770 $70,950 $36,250
Total Invoice $50,012 $53,778 $66,127 $34,126

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volvo S40 T5 R-Design
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $11,485
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $10,314
Model Year2007200720072010
ModelSLKSLKSLKS40
TrimSLK280SLK350SLK55 AMGT5 R-Design
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, 11380, 11160, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/55-16225/45-17225/40-18205/50-17
Total Price$53,720$57,770$70,950$36,250
Adjustments for Features-5,985-5,985-7,2850
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$47,735$51,785$63,665$36,250
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,050$15,930$0
Total Invoice$50,012$53,778$66,127$34,126
Adjustments for Features-5,572-5,571-6,7900
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$44,440$48,207$59,337$34,126
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,767$14,897$0

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Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz SLK vs. Volvo S40

Model Year2007200720072010
ModelSLKSLKSLKS40
TrimSLK280SLK350SLK55 AMGT5 R-Design
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 
Universal garage door opener$100$100$100 
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
Infotainment 
CD changer, in-dash   $325
CD changer, remote$200$200$200 
CD player$125$125$125 
HD radio   $50
MP3-compatible player   $50
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 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150$150$150 
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
Memory system, passenger seat$150$150$150 
Neck-level heating, front seats$150$150  
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100 
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$9,610$9,610$10,910$3,625
Value of Feature Adjustments$5,985$5,985$7,285$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-5,572-5,571-6,7900

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Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz SLK vs. Volvo S40

Model Year20072010
ModelSLKS40
Body2dr Hardtop conv.4dr Sedan
Wheelbase95.7 in103.9 in
Length160.7 in176.2 in
Width70.4 in69.7 in
Height51.0 in57.2 in
Curb Weight3,210 lb.3,274 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 ft314.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
9.8 ft314.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK280

Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Cornering lights50No
Total Requested55092%
Total Not Requested508%
Heating Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Neck-level heating, front seats150No
Total Requested20057%
Total Not Requested15043%
Premium II Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250No
Harman/Kardon, 380W, 11 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Aux input50Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Remote window/roof operation15Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Interior ambient lighting150No
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Universal garage door opener100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150No
Rain-sensing wipers175Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Satellite radio200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat50No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Total Requested94036%
Total Not Requested165064%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK350

Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Cornering lights50No
Total Requested55092%
Total Not Requested508%
Heating Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Neck-level heating, front seats150No
Total Requested20057%
Total Not Requested15043%
Premium II Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250No
Harman/Kardon, 380W, 11 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Aux input50Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Remote window/roof operation15Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Interior ambient lighting150No
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Universal garage door opener100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150No
Rain-sensing wipers175Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Satellite radio200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat50No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Total Requested94036%
Total Not Requested165064%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK55 AMG

Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Cornering lights50No
Total Requested55092%
Total Not Requested508%
Premium II Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250No
Harman/Kardon, 380W, 11 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Aux input50Yes
Total Requested508%
Total Not Requested60092%

Option Package Details
Volvo S40 T5 R-Design

Xenon HID headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Total Requested50077%
Total Not Requested15023%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Traffic information25No
Total Requested60096%
Total Not Requested254%
Climate Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Rain-sensing wipers25Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Automatic air recirculation100No
Total Requested27573%
Total Not Requested10027%

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