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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: $38,542

Volvo S40 T5   
Difference: $14,543

Lowest Total Invoice: $35,529

Volvo S40 T5   
Difference: $13,906

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2013201320132008
ModelSLKSLKSLKS40
TrimSLK250SLK350SLK55 AMGT5
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.4dr Sedan
Base Price $42,900 $55,400 $67,990 $28,515
Base Invoice $39,897 $51,522 $63,231 $26,804
Premium 1 Package 2,590 2,590    
Automatic climate control, front 760 760 760  
Lighting Package 1,290 1,290 1,290  
Multimedia Package 2,150 2,150 2,150  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720 720 720 475
Leather seating surfaces 770      
Proximity key 650 650 650 450
Rear spoiler 350 350    
Premium Package       2,350
Climate Package       412
Dynaudio Package       895
Dynamic Trim Package       1,695
Navigation system       2,205
Xenon HID headlights       800
Premium 1 Package 2,409 2,409    
Automatic climate control, front 707 707 707  
Lighting Package 1,200 1,200 1,200  
Multimedia Package 2,000 2,000 2,000  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 670 670 670 408
Leather seating surfaces 716      
Proximity key 605 605 605 387
Rear spoiler 326 326    
Premium Package       2,021
Climate Package       354
Dynaudio Package       769
Dynamic Trim Package       1,457
Navigation system       1,896
Xenon HID headlights       688
Options (change) 9,280 8,510 5,570 9,282
Options (change) 8,633 7,917 5,182 7,980
Destination 905 905 905 745
Total Price $53,085 $64,815 $74,465 $38,542
Total Invoice $49,435 $60,344 $69,318 $35,529

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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: $8,218
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $8,016
Model Year2013201320132008
ModelSLKSLKSLKS40
TrimSLK250SLK350SLK55 AMGT5
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.4dr Sedan
Engine201hp I4302hp V6415hp V8227hp I5
TransmissionM6T7T7T5
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)500, 11500, 11500, 11650, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17225/40-18235/40-18205/50-17
Total Price$53,085$64,815$74,465$38,542
Adjustments for Features-6,325-7,475-8,4000
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$46,760$57,340$66,065$38,542
Cost Above Minimum$0$10,580$19,305$0
Total Invoice$49,435$60,344$69,318$35,529
Adjustments for Features-5,890-6,959-7,8190
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$43,545$53,385$61,499$35,529
Cost Above Minimum$0$9,840$17,954$0

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Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz SLK vs. Volvo S40

Model Year2013201320132008
ModelSLKSLKSLKS40
TrimSLK250SLK350SLK55 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
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 
Torque vectoring, brake-based  $100 
Cargo Management 
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 
App support$0$0$0 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100$100 
DVD-compatible player$0$0$0 
HD radio$50$50$50 
In-vehicle Internet$150$150$150 
Media drive$15$15$15 
SD Card slot$25$25$25 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225$225 
Traffic + travel information$25$25$25 
Traffic information   $25
USB port$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 
Auto-dimming headlights$200$200$200 
Automatic headlights$125$125$125 
Automatic-off headlights   $25
Fog lights   $125
Illuminated visor mirror, driver   $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger   $50
Interior ambient lighting  $150 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25$25 
Power-folding mirrors$50$50$50 
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
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$150 
No leather in second row$-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$100 
Total Value of Features$9,725$10,875$11,800$3,400
Value of Feature Adjustments$6,325$7,475$8,400$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-5,890-6,959-7,8190

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Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz SLK vs. Volvo S40

Model Year20132008
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

Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Remote window/roof operation15Yes
Neck-level heating, front seats150No
iPod integration100No
Harman/Kardon, 500W, 11 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested66553%
Total Not Requested60047%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Total Requested70078%
Total Not Requested20022%
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
In-vehicle Internet150No
App support0No
Total Requested80072%
Total Not Requested31528%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK350

Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Remote window/roof operation15Yes
Neck-level heating, front seats150No
iPod integration100No
Harman/Kardon, 500W, 11 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested66553%
Total Not Requested60047%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Total Requested70078%
Total Not Requested20022%
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
In-vehicle Internet150No
App support0No
Total Requested80072%
Total Not Requested31528%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK55 AMG

Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Total Requested70078%
Total Not Requested20022%
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
In-vehicle Internet150No
App support0No
Total Requested80072%
Total Not Requested31528%

Option Package Details
Volvo S40 T5

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested625100%
Total Not Requested00%
Xenon HID headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Total Requested700100%
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
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Compass0Yes
205/50R17 tires400No
Total Requested180058%
Total Not Requested130042%
Climate Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Total Requested350100%
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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