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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: $37,557

Volvo S40 T5   
Difference: $14,273

Lowest Total Invoice: $34,583

Volvo S40 T5   
Difference: $13,682

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2012201220122006
ModelSLKSLKSLKS40
TrimSLK250SLK350SLK55 AMGT5
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.4dr Sedan
Base Price $42,500 $54,800 $67,500 $26,940
Base Invoice $39,525 $50,964 $62,775 $25,359
Automatic climate control, front 760 760 760  
Lighting Package 1,090 1,090 1,090  
Multimedia Package 2,150 2,150 2,150  
Premium 1 Package 2,590 2,590    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720 720 720 475
Leather seating surfaces 770      
Rear spoiler 375 375    
Premium Package       2,195
Climate Package       412
Audio Package       895
Convenience Package       405
Dynamic Trim Package       2,025
Stability control       695
Xenon HID headlights       700
Navigation system       2,120
Automatic climate control, front 707 707 707  
Lighting Package 1,014 1,014 1,014  
Multimedia Package 2,000 2,000 2,000  
Premium 1 Package 2,409 2,409    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 670 670 670 408
Leather seating surfaces 716      
Rear spoiler 349 349    
Premium Package       1,887
Climate Package       354
Audio Package       769
Convenience Package       348
Dynamic Trim Package       1,741
Stability control       597
Xenon HID headlights       602
Navigation system       1,823
Options (change) 8,455 7,685 4,720 9,922
Options (change) 7,865 7,149 4,391 8,529
Destination 875 875 875 695
Total Price $51,830 $63,360 $73,095 $37,557
Total Invoice $48,265 $58,988 $68,041 $34,583

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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: $7,123
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,024
Model Year2012201220122006
ModelSLKSLKSLKS40
TrimSLK250SLK350SLK55 AMGT5
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.4dr Sedan
Engine201hp I4302hp V6415hp V8218hp I5
TransmissionM6T7T7M6
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)500, 11500, 11500, 11305, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17225/40-18235/40-18205/50-17
Total Price$51,830$63,360$73,095$37,557
Adjustments for Features-7,150-8,300-9,0750
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$44,680$55,060$64,020$37,557
Cost Above Minimum$0$10,380$19,340$0
Total Invoice$48,265$58,988$68,041$34,583
Adjustments for Features-6,658-7,727-8,4480
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$41,607$51,261$59,593$34,583
Cost Above Minimum$0$9,654$17,986$0

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Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz SLK vs. Volvo S40

Model Year2012201220122006
ModelSLKSLKSLKS40
TrimSLK250SLK350SLK55 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$1200 
RWD$0$0$0 
FWD   $0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows   $200
Remote app$25$25$25 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual   $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 
Tire-pressure monitor$75$75$75 
Torque vectoring, brake-based  $100 
Cargo Management 
Cargo organizer   $100
Rear seat pass-through   $100
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15$15 
Residual heat$50$50$50 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop  $150 
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable  $500 
Exterior 
Body kit  $0$0
Bodyside moldings   $75
Power retractable hardtop$6750$6750$6750 
Sunroof   $900
Infotainment 
Aux input$50$50$50 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100$100 
DVD-compatible player$0$0$0 
HD radio$50$50$50 
Media drive$15$15$15 
MP3-compatible player$50$50$50 
Satellite radio$200$200$200 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200$200 
Traffic + travel information$25$25$25 
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock  $25 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75$75 
Automatic headlights$125$125$125 
Automatic-off headlights   $25
Fog lights   $125
Illuminated visor mirror, driver   $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger   $50
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25$25 
Power-folding mirrors$50$50$50 
Steering-linked headlights$150$150$150 
Visor mirror, driver$10$10$10 
Visor mirror, passenger$10$10$10 
Seats and Interior Trim 
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 
Neck-level heating, front seats$150$150$150 
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$100 
Total Value of Features$9,775$10,925$11,700$2,625
Value of Feature Adjustments$7,150$8,300$9,075$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-6,658-7,727-8,4480

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Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz SLK vs. Volvo S40

Model Year20122006
ModelSLKS40
Body2dr Hardtop conv.4dr Sedan
Wheelbase95.7 in103.9 in
Length162.8 in175.9 in
Width71.5 in69.7 in
Height51.2 in57.2 in
Curb Weight3,242 lb.3,226 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.15.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.0 in38.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room52.2 in55.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 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
6.4 ft312.6 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
10.1 ft312.6 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK250

Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Total Requested55079%
Total Not Requested15021%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested80083%
Total Not Requested16517%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Satellite radio200No
Surround sound250Yes
Remote window/roof operation15Yes
Neck-level heating, front seats150No
iPod integration100No
Harman/Kardon, 500W, 11 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested46537%
Total Not Requested80063%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK350

Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Total Requested55079%
Total Not Requested15021%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested80083%
Total Not Requested16517%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Satellite radio200No
Surround sound250Yes
Remote window/roof operation15Yes
Neck-level heating, front seats150No
iPod integration100No
Harman/Kardon, 500W, 11 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested46537%
Total Not Requested80063%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK55 AMG

Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Total Requested55079%
Total Not Requested15021%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested80083%
Total Not Requested16517%

Option Package Details
Volvo S40 T5

Xenon HID headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Total Requested550100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Sunroof900No
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Total Requested155063%
Total Not Requested90037%
Climate Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Total Requested350100%
Total Not Requested00%
Audio Package
FeatureValueRequested?
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Unbranded, 305W, 12 speakers350No
Total Requested45056%
Total Not Requested35044%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Cargo organizer100No
Total Requested25071%
Total Not Requested10029%
Dynamic Trim Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Body kit0Yes
Rear spoiler200Yes
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
205/50R17 tires400No
Total Requested45053%
Total Not Requested40047%

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