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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: $15,998

Lowest Total Invoice: $35,142

Volvo S40 T5   
Difference: $15,221

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2008200820082008
ModelSLKSLKSLKS40
TrimSLK280SLK350SLK55 AMGT5
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.4dr Sedan
Base Price $44,150 $49,450 $63,200 $28,515
Base Invoice $41,060 $45,988 $58,776 $26,804
Heating Package 980 980    
Lighting Package 1,010 1,010 1,010  
Premium II Package 3,995 3,995 1,410  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 710 710 710 475
Automatic climate control, front 720 720 720  
Navigation system 1,200 1,200 1,200 2,205
CD changer, remote 450 450 450  
Premium Package       2,350
Climate Package       412
Dynaudio Package       895
Dynamic Trim Package       1,695
Xenon HID headlights       800
Heating Package 911 911    
Lighting Package 939 939 939  
Premium II Package 3,715 3,715 1,311  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 659 659 659 408
Automatic climate control, front 670 670 670  
Navigation system 1,116 1,116 1,116 1,896
CD changer, remote 418 418 418  
Premium Package       2,021
Climate Package       354
Dynaudio Package       769
Dynamic Trim Package       1,457
Xenon HID headlights       688
Options (change) 9,065 9,065 5,500 8,832
Options (change) 8,428 8,428 5,113 7,593
Destination 875 875 875 745
Gas Tax 0 0 1,300 0
Total Price $54,090 $59,390 $70,875 $38,092
Total Invoice $50,363 $55,291 $66,064 $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: $11,163
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $10,719
Model Year2008200820082008
ModelSLKSLKSLKS40
TrimSLK280SLK350SLK55 AMGT5
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.4dr Sedan
Engine228hp V6268hp V6355hp V8227hp I5
TransmissionM6T7T7T5
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)380, 11380, 11380, 11650, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/55-16225/45-17225/40-18205/50-17
Total Price$54,090$59,390$70,875$38,092
Adjustments for Features-4,835-5,885-6,1350
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$49,255$53,505$64,740$38,092
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,250$15,485$0
Total Invoice$50,363$55,291$66,064$35,142
Adjustments for Features-4,502-5,479-5,7190
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$45,861$49,812$60,345$35,142
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,951$14,484$0

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Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz SLK vs. Volvo S40

Model Year2008200820082008
ModelSLKSLKSLKS40
TrimSLK280SLK350SLK55 AMGT5
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150   
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1200$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
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 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100$100 
CD changer, in-dash   $325
CD changer, remote$200$200$200 
CD player$125$125$125 
MP3-compatible player   $50
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
Interior ambient lighting$150$150$150 
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
Leather door panel trim$250$250$250 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat   $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat   $50
Memory system, passenger seat$150$150$150 
Metal pedals$75$75$75 
Neck-level heating, front seats$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$0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100 
Total Value of Features$9,285$10,335$10,585$4,450
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,835$5,885$6,135$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-4,502-5,479-5,7190

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Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz SLK vs. Volvo S40

Model Year20082008
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

Heating Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Neck-level heating, front seats150No
Total Requested20057%
Total Not Requested15043%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Cornering lights50No
Total Requested55092%
Total Not Requested508%
Premium II Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Bluetooth cell phone link100No
Surround sound250Yes
Harman/Kardon, 380W, 11 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Aux input50Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Remote window/roof operation15Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Interior ambient lighting150No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers175Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Satellite radio200Yes
Total Requested174058%
Total Not Requested125042%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK350

Heating Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Neck-level heating, front seats150No
Total Requested20057%
Total Not Requested15043%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Cornering lights50No
Total Requested55092%
Total Not Requested508%
Premium II Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Bluetooth cell phone link100No
Surround sound250Yes
Harman/Kardon, 380W, 11 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Aux input50Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Remote window/roof operation15Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Interior ambient lighting150No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers175Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Satellite radio200Yes
Total Requested174058%
Total Not Requested125042%

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?
Bluetooth cell phone link100No
Surround sound250Yes
Harman/Kardon, 380W, 11 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Aux input50Yes
Total Requested30040%
Total Not Requested45060%

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 seat50Yes
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 Requested180058%
Total Not Requested130042%
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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