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Mercedes-Benz SLK vs. Volvo V50 Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Mercedes-Benz SLK vs. Volvo V50 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $38,150

Volvo V50 T5 R-Design   
Difference: $13,350

Lowest Total Invoice: $35,912

Volvo V50 T5 R-Design   
Difference: $12,038

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2006200620062010
ModelSLKSLKSLKV50
TrimSLK280SLK350SLK55 AMGT5 R-Design
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.4dr Wagon
Base Price $42,900 $46,950 $61,500 $33,050
Base Invoice $39,897 $43,664 $57,195 $31,067
Premium Package 1,200 1,200 1,470  
Lighting Package 990 990 990  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 690 690 690 550
Bluetooth cell phone link 925 925 925  
Navigation system 1,200 1,200   1,800
Entertainment Package 1,700 1,700    
Heated front seats 690 690    
CD changer, remote 430 430 430  
Satellite radio     500  
Climate Package       900
Xenon HID headlights       800
Leather seating surfaces       200
Premium Package 1,116 1,116 1,367  
Lighting Package 921 921 921  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 642 642 642 517
Bluetooth cell phone link 860 860 860  
Navigation system 1,116 1,116   1,692
Entertainment Package 1,581 1,581    
Heated front seats 642 642    
CD changer, remote 400 400 400  
Satellite radio     465  
Climate Package       846
Xenon HID headlights       752
Leather seating surfaces       188
Options (change) 7,825 7,825 5,005 4,250
Options (change) 7,278 7,278 4,655 3,995
Destination 775 775 775 850
Gas Tax 0 0 1,300 0
Total Price $51,500 $55,550 $68,580 $38,150
Total Invoice $47,950 $51,717 $63,925 $35,912

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mercedes-Benz SLK vs. Volvo V50

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volvo V50 T5 R-Design
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $10,115
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $9,026
Model Year2006200620062010
ModelSLKSLKSLKV50
TrimSLK280SLK350SLK55 AMGT5 R-Design
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.4dr Wagon
Engine228hp V6268hp V6355hp V8227hp I5
TransmissionM6M6T7M6
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)380, 11380, 11?, 9160, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/55-16225/45-17225/40-18205/50-17
Total Price$51,500$55,550$68,580$38,150
Adjustments for Features-3,235-3,235-5,1350
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$48,265$52,315$63,445$38,150
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,050$15,180$0
Total Invoice$47,950$51,717$63,925$35,912
Adjustments for Features-3,012-3,012-4,7860
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$44,938$48,705$59,139$35,912
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,767$14,201$0

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Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz SLK vs. Volvo V50

Model Year2006200620062010
ModelSLKSLKSLKV50
TrimSLK280SLK350SLK55 AMGT5 R-Design
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.4dr Wagon
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150 $150
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1200 
RWD$0$0$0 
AWD   $1700
Accessories 
Power rear side windows   $200
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250 $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power  $350 
Universal garage door opener$100$100$100 
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
Tire-pressure monitor   $75
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover   $75
Roof rails   $250
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15$15 
Rear wiper   $175
Residual heat$50$50$50 
Exterior 
Body kit  $0$0
Bodyside moldings   $75
Power retractable hardtop$6750$6750$6750 
Rear spoiler  $200$200
Infotainment 
Aux input   $50
CD changer, in-dash   $325
CD changer, remote$200$200$200 
CD player$125$125$125 
HD radio   $50
MP3-compatible player   $50
Navigation system$600$600 $600
Surround sound$250$250  
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 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror  $150 
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
Mirror tilt-down in reverse  $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
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50$50  
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50  
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat   $50
Manual tilt adjuster, driver seat$50$50  
Manual tilt adjuster, passenger seat$50$50  
Memory system, driver seat  $200$200
Memory system, passenger seat  $150 
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat  $100$100
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat  $100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat  $100$100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat  $100 
Power recliner, driver seat  $100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat  $100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat  $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat  $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 
Total Value of Features$9,360$9,360$11,260$6,125
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,235$3,235$5,135$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,012-3,012-4,7860

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Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz SLK vs. Volvo V50

Model Year20062010
ModelSLKV50
Body2dr Hardtop conv.4dr Wagon
Wheelbase95.7 in103.9 in
Length160.7 in178.0 in
Width70.4 in69.7 in
Height51.0 in57.4 in
Curb Weight3,210 lb.3,322 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 in38.1 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 ft312.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
9.8 ft344.2 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK280

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Universal garage door opener100No
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Variable assist steering (optional)0No
Remote window/roof operation15Yes
Total Requested31576%
Total Not Requested10024%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Cornering lights50No
Total Requested55092%
Total Not Requested508%
Entertainment Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Satellite radio200Yes
Surround sound250No
Harman/Kardon, 380W, 11 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested20025%
Total Not Requested60075%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK350

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Universal garage door opener100No
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Variable assist steering (optional)0No
Remote window/roof operation15Yes
Total Requested31576%
Total Not Requested10024%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Cornering lights50No
Total Requested55092%
Total Not Requested508%
Entertainment Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Satellite radio200Yes
Surround sound250No
Harman/Kardon, 380W, 11 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested20025%
Total Not Requested60075%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK55 AMG

Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Cornering lights50No
Total Requested55092%
Total Not Requested508%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Universal garage door opener100No
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Total Requested30075%
Total Not Requested10025%

Option Package Details
Volvo V50 T5 R-Design

Xenon HID headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Total Requested50077%
Total Not Requested15023%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Traffic information25No
Total Requested60096%
Total Not Requested254%
Climate Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Rain-sensing wipers25Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Automatic air recirculation100No
Total Requested27573%
Total Not Requested10027%

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