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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: $36,125

Volvo V50 T5   
Difference: $16,675

Lowest Total Invoice: $34,010

Volvo V50 T5   
Difference: $15,149

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20062006200620112011
ModelSLKSLKSLKV50V50
TrimSLK280SLK350SLK55 AMGT5T5 R-Design
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Base Price $42,900 $46,950 $61,500 $29,000 $32,850
Base Invoice $39,897 $43,664 $57,195 $27,260 $30,879
Comfort Package 1,300 1,300      
Premium Package 1,200 1,200 1,470    
Lighting Package 990 990 990    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 690 690 690 550 550
Bluetooth cell phone link 925 925 925    
Heated front seats 690 690      
Navigation system 1,200 1,200      
Entertainment Package 1,700 1,700      
CD changer, remote 430 430 430    
Satellite radio     500    
Climate Package       900 900
Multimedia Package       2,000 2,000
Preferred Package       2,000  
Xenon HID headlights       800 800
Leather seating surfaces         200
Comfort Package 1,209 1,209      
Premium Package 1,116 1,116 1,367    
Lighting Package 921 921 921    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 642 642 642 517 517
Bluetooth cell phone link 860 860 860    
Heated front seats 642 642      
Navigation system 1,116 1,116      
Entertainment Package 1,581 1,581      
CD changer, remote 400 400 400    
Satellite radio     465    
Climate Package       846 846
Multimedia Package       1,880 1,880
Preferred Package       1,880  
Xenon HID headlights       752 752
Leather seating surfaces         188
Options (change) 9,125 9,125 5,005 6,250 4,450
Options (change) 8,487 8,487 4,655 5,875 4,183
Destination 775 775 775 875 875
Gas Tax 0 0 1,300 0 0
Total Price $52,800 $56,850 $68,580 $36,125 $38,175
Total Invoice $49,159 $52,926 $63,925 $34,010 $35,937

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volvo V50 T5
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $12,565
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $11,322
Model Year20062006200620112011
ModelSLKSLKSLKV50V50
TrimSLK280SLK350SLK55 AMGT5T5 R-Design
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Engine228hp V6268hp V6355hp V8227hp I5227hp I5
TransmissionM6M6T7T5T5
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)380, 11380, 11?, 9650, 12650, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/55-16225/45-17225/40-18205/50-17205/50-17
Total Price$52,800$56,850$68,580$36,125$38,175
Adjustments for Features-4,110-4,110-4,7100-475
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$48,690$52,740$63,870$36,125$37,700
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,050$15,180$0$1,575
Total Invoice$49,159$52,926$63,925$34,010$35,937
Adjustments for Features-3,827-3,826-4,3900-447
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$45,332$49,100$59,535$34,010$35,490
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,768$14,203$0$1,480

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Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz SLK vs. Volvo V50

Model Year20062006200620112011
ModelSLKSLKSLKV50V50
TrimSLK280SLK350SLK55 AMGT5T5 R-Design
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150   
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1200  
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1000$1000
RWD$0$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$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$0
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75  
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75$75  
Side curtain airbags   $350$350
Tire-pressure monitor   $75$75
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover   $75$75
Roof rails    $250
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15$15  
Rear wiper   $175$175
Residual heat$50$50$50  
Exterior 
Body kit  $0 $0
Bodyside moldings   $75$75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25$25 $25
Power retractable hardtop$6750$6750$6750  
Rear spoiler  $200 $200
Sunroof   $900$900
Infotainment 
Aux input   $50$50
CD changer, in-dash   $325$325
CD changer, remote$200$200$200  
CD player$125$125$125  
HD radio   $50$50
MP3-compatible player   $50$50
Navigation system$600$600 $600$600
Surround sound$250$250 $250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200$200  
Traffic information   $25$25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25$25$25  
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75$75  
Automatic headlights$125$125$125  
Automatic-off headlights   $25$25
Compass    $0
Cornering lights$50$50$50  
Illuminated visor mirror, driver   $50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger   $50$50
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25$25  
Steering-linked headlights   $150$150
Visor mirror, driver$10$10$10  
Visor mirror, passenger$10$10$10  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim  $100$100$100
Center armrest(s), second row   $50$50
Folding passenger seat   $150$150
Folding second row seats   $300$300
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat   $50$50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat   $50$50
Memory system, 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  
Total Value of Features$9,535$9,535$10,135$5,425$5,900
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,110$4,110$4,710$0$475
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,827-3,826-4,3900-447

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Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz SLK vs. Volvo V50

Model Year20062011
ModelSLKV50
Body2dr Hardtop conv.4dr Wagon
Wheelbase95.7 in103.9 in
Length160.7 in178.0 in
Width70.4 in69.7 in
Height51.0 in58.0 in
Curb Weight3,210 lb.3,571 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

Comfort 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 recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Total Requested95073%
Total Not Requested35027%
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 sound250Yes
Harman/Kardon, 380W, 11 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested45056%
Total Not Requested35044%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK350

Comfort 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 recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Total Requested95073%
Total Not Requested35027%
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 sound250Yes
Harman/Kardon, 380W, 11 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested45056%
Total Not Requested35044%

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

Xenon HID headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Total Requested50077%
Total Not Requested15023%
Climate Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Rain-sensing wipers25Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Automatic air recirculation100No
Total Requested47583%
Total Not Requested10017%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Traffic information25No
Dynaudio, 650W, 12 speakers350No
Total Requested85069%
Total Not Requested37531%
Preferred Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Sunroof900No
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Total Requested130058%
Total Not Requested95042%

Option Package Details
Volvo V50 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 seats200Yes
Rain-sensing wipers25Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Automatic air recirculation100No
Total Requested47583%
Total Not Requested10017%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Traffic information25No
Dynaudio, 650W, 12 speakers350No
Total Requested85069%
Total Not Requested37531%

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