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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: $34,875

Volvo S40 T5   
Difference: $21,680

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,835

Volvo S40 T5   
Difference: $19,823

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2011201120112011
ModelSLKSLKS40S40
TrimSLK300SLK350T5T5 R-Design
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $47,650 $53,300 $27,750 $31,150
Base Invoice $44,314 $49,569 $26,085 $29,281
Multimedia Package 2,890 2,890 2,000 2,000
Premium 1 Package 2,590 2,590    
Lighting Package 1,070 1,070    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720 720 550 550
Automatic climate control, front 760 760    
Sport Package   1,160    
6-speed manual   0    
Climate Package     900 900
Preferred Package     2,000  
Xenon HID headlights     800 800
Leather seating surfaces       200
Multimedia Package 2,688 2,688 1,880 1,880
Premium 1 Package 2,409 2,409    
Lighting Package 995 995    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 670 670 517 517
Automatic climate control, front 707 707    
Sport Package   1,079    
6-speed manual   0    
Climate Package     846 846
Preferred Package     1,880  
Xenon HID headlights     752 752
Leather seating surfaces       188
Options (change) 8,030 9,190 6,250 4,450
Options (change) 7,469 8,548 5,875 4,183
Destination 875 875 875 875
Total Price $56,555 $63,365 $34,875 $36,475
Total Invoice $52,658 $58,992 $32,835 $34,339

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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: $16,830
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $15,307
Model Year2011201120112011
ModelSLKSLKS40S40
TrimSLK300SLK350T5T5 R-Design
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine228hp V6300hp V6227hp I5227hp I5
TransmissionM6M6T5T5
DrivetrainRWDRWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9?, 9650, 12650, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17225/40-18205/50-17205/50-17
Total Price$56,555$63,365$34,875$36,475
Adjustments for Features-4,850-4,8500-225
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$51,705$58,515$34,875$36,250
Cost Above Minimum$0$6,810$0$1,375
Total Invoice$52,658$58,992$32,835$34,339
Adjustments for Features-4,516-4,5150-212
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$48,142$54,477$32,835$34,127
Cost Above Minimum$0$6,335$0$1,292

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Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz SLK vs. Volvo S40

Model Year2011201120112011
ModelSLKSLKS40S40
TrimSLK300SLK350T5T5 R-Design
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150  
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1000$1000
RWD$0$0  
FWD  $0$0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows  $200$200
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250$250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350  
Universal garage door opener$100$100  
Wind blocker, small$100$100  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0$0
Knee airbag, driver$75$75  
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75  
Side curtain airbags  $350$350
Cargo Management 
Rear seat pass-through  $100$100
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation  $100$100
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15  
Residual heat$50$50  
Exterior 
Body kit$0$0 $0
Bodyside moldings  $75$75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25 $25
Power retractable hardtop$6750$6750  
Rear spoiler$200$200 $200
Sunroof  $900$900
Infotainment 
DVD-compatible player$0$0  
iPod integration$100$100  
Media drive$15$15  
SD Card slot$25$25  
Surround sound  $250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200  
USB port  $25$25
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25$25  
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75  
Automatic headlights$125$125  
Automatic-off headlights  $25$25
Compass   $0
Cornering lights$50$50  
Illuminated visor mirror, driver  $50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger  $50$50
Interior ambient lighting$150$150  
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25  
Steering-linked headlights  $150$150
Visor mirror, driver$10$10  
Visor mirror, passenger$10$10  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim  $100$100
Center armrest(s), second row  $50$50
Folding passenger seat  $150$150
Folding second row seats  $300$300
Heated front seats  $200$200
Leather door panel trim$250$250  
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $50$50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $50$50
Memory system, passenger seat$150$150  
Metal pedals$75$75  
No leather in second row$-300$-300  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150$150  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0 $0
Total Value of Features$9,275$9,275$4,425$4,650
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,850$4,850$0$225
Value of Feature Adjustments-4,516-4,5150-212

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Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz SLK vs. Volvo S40

Model Year20112011
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.3,364 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 SLK300

Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25Yes
HD radio50Yes
Media drive, large15No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested87586%
Total Not Requested14014%
Premium 1 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 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 opener100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Remote window/roof operation15Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Interior ambient lighting150No
iPod integration100Yes
Total Requested116556%
Total Not Requested90044%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Cornering lights50No
Total Requested55092%
Total Not Requested508%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK350

Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25Yes
HD radio50Yes
Media drive, large15No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested87586%
Total Not Requested14014%
Premium 1 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 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 opener100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Remote window/roof operation15Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Interior ambient lighting150No
iPod integration100Yes
Total Requested116556%
Total Not Requested90044%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Cornering lights50No
Total Requested55092%
Total Not Requested508%
Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
225/40ZR18 tires400No
245/35ZR18 tires400No
Total Requested25024%
Total Not Requested80076%

Option Package Details
Volvo S40 T5

Xenon HID headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Total Requested50077%
Total Not Requested15023%
Climate Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated front seats200No
Rain-sensing wipers25Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Automatic air recirculation100No
Total Requested27548%
Total Not Requested30052%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Surround sound250No
Traffic information25Yes
Dynaudio, 650W, 12 speakers350No
Total Requested62551%
Total Not Requested60049%
Preferred Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Sunroof900No
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Total Requested135060%
Total Not Requested90040%

Option Package Details
Volvo S40 T5 R-Design

Xenon HID headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Total Requested50077%
Total Not Requested15023%
Climate Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated front seats200No
Rain-sensing wipers25Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Automatic air recirculation100No
Total Requested27548%
Total Not Requested30052%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Surround sound250No
Traffic information25Yes
Dynaudio, 650W, 12 speakers350No
Total Requested62551%
Total Not Requested60049%

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