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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: $38,030

Volvo S40 T5 R-Design   
Difference: $12,285

Lowest Total Invoice: $35,798

Volvo S40 T5 R-Design   
Difference: $11,062

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2015201520152009
ModelSLKSLKSLKS40
TrimSLK250SLK350SLK55 AMGT5 R-Design
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.4dr Sedan
Base Price $43,950 $57,650 $70,900 $32,350
Base Invoice $40,874 $53,615 $65,937 $30,409
Automatic climate control, front 760 760 760  
Lighting Package 1,390 1,390    
Becker Map Pilot 800 800 800  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720 720 720 525
Leather seating surfaces 770     200
Rear spoiler 350 350    
Proximity key 650 650 650 450
Climate Package       675
Xenon HID headlights       800
Navigation system       2,205
Automatic climate control, front 707 707 707  
Lighting Package 1,293 1,293    
Becker Map Pilot 744 744 744  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 670 670 670 494
Leather seating surfaces 716     188
Rear spoiler 326 326    
Proximity key 605 605 605 423
Climate Package       634
Xenon HID headlights       752
Navigation system       2,073
Options (change) 5,440 4,670 2,930 4,855
Options (change) 5,061 4,345 2,726 4,564
Destination 925 925 925 825
Total Price $50,315 $63,245 $74,755 $38,030
Total Invoice $46,860 $58,885 $69,588 $35,798

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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: $6,290
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,479
Model Year2015201520152009
ModelSLKSLKSLKS40
TrimSLK250SLK350SLK55 AMGT5 R-Design
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)?, 8?, 8500, 11160, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17225/40-18235/40-18205/50-17
Total Price$50,315$63,245$74,755$38,030
Adjustments for Features-5,995-7,145-8,8850
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$44,320$56,100$65,870$38,030
Cost Above Minimum$0$11,780$21,550$0
Total Invoice$46,860$58,885$69,588$35,798
Adjustments for Features-5,583-6,652-8,2710
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$41,277$52,233$61,317$35,798
Cost Above Minimum$0$10,956$20,040$0

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Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz SLK vs. Volvo S40

Model Year2015201520152009
ModelSLKSLKSLKS40
TrimSLK250SLK350SLK55 AMGT5 R-Design
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 
Remote window/roof operation  $15$15
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual   $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350$350 
Universal garage door opener$100$100$100 
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$0
Bodyside moldings   $75
Glass roof panel(s)$300$300$300 
Power retractable hardtop$6750$6750$6750 
Sunroof   $900
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25$25 
CD changer, in-dash   $325
CD player$125$125$125 
Satellite radio  $200$200
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25$25 
Surround sound  $250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225$225 
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
Heated front seats  $200$200
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  $150 
No leather in second row$-300$-300$-300 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150$150$150 
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$100 
Total Value of Features$10,110$11,260$13,000$4,115
Value of Feature Adjustments$5,995$7,145$8,885$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-5,583-6,652-8,2710

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Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz SLK vs. Volvo S40

Model Year20152009
ModelSLKS40
Body2dr Hardtop conv.4dr Sedan
Wheelbase95.7 in103.9 in
Length162.8 in176.2 in
Width71.5 in69.7 in
Height51.2 in57.2 in
Curb Weight3,242 lb.3,274 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 headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Total Requested70078%
Total Not Requested20022%
Becker Map Pilot
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested62586%
Total Not Requested10014%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK350

Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Total Requested70078%
Total Not Requested20022%
Becker Map Pilot
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested62586%
Total Not Requested10014%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK55 AMG

Becker Map Pilot
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested62586%
Total Not Requested10014%

Option Package Details
Volvo S40 T5 R-Design

Xenon HID headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Total Requested650100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested625100%
Total Not Requested00%
Climate Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Total Requested350100%
Total Not Requested00%

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