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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: $20,100

Lowest Total Invoice: $34,010

Volvo V50 T5   
Difference: $18,342

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20092009200920112011
ModelSLKSLKSLKV50V50
TrimSLK300SLK350SLK55 AMGT5T5 R-Design
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Base Price $45,950 $50,950 $65,700 $29,000 $32,850
Base Invoice $42,734 $47,384 $61,101 $27,260 $30,879
Premium I Package 2,950 2,950      
Lighting Package 1,030 1,030 1,030    
Heating Package 990 990      
Multimedia Package 2,980 2,980 2,980 2,000 2,000
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720 720 720 550 550
Automatic climate control, front 730 730 730    
Climate Package       900 900
Preferred Package       2,000  
Xenon HID headlights       800 800
Leather seating surfaces         200
Premium I Package 2,744 2,744      
Lighting Package 958 958 958    
Heating Package 921 921      
Multimedia Package 2,771 2,771 2,771 1,880 1,880
Metallic paint (extra cost) 670 670 670 517 517
Automatic climate control, front 679 679 679    
Climate Package       846 846
Preferred Package       1,880  
Xenon HID headlights       752 752
Leather seating surfaces         188
Options (change) 9,400 9,400 5,460 6,250 4,450
Options (change) 8,743 8,743 5,078 5,875 4,183
Destination 875 875 875 875 875
Gas Tax 0 0 1,000 0 0
Total Price $56,225 $61,225 $73,035 $36,125 $38,175
Total Invoice $52,352 $57,002 $68,054 $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: $15,115
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $13,700
Model Year20092009200920112011
ModelSLKSLKSLKV50V50
TrimSLK300SLK350SLK55 AMGT5T5 R-Design
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Engine228hp V6300hp V6355hp V8227hp I5227hp I5
TransmissionM6T7T7T5T5
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)380, 11380, 11380, 11650, 12650, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17225/45-17225/40-18205/50-17205/50-17
Total Price$56,225$61,225$73,035$36,125$38,175
Adjustments for Features-4,985-6,035-6,2850-475
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$51,240$55,190$66,750$36,125$37,700
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,950$15,510$0$1,575
Total Invoice$52,352$57,002$68,054$34,010$35,937
Adjustments for Features-4,642-5,619-5,8560-447
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$47,710$51,383$62,198$34,010$35,490
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,673$14,488$0$1,480

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Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz SLK vs. Volvo V50

Model Year20092009200920112011
ModelSLKSLKSLKV50V50
TrimSLK300SLK350SLK55 AMGT5T5 R-Design
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150    
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1200$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
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover   $75$75
Roof rails    $250
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation   $100$100
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 bumper protector   $40$40
Rear spoiler  $200 $200
Sunroof   $900$900
Infotainment 
DVD-compatible player$0$0$0  
HD radio   $50$50
iPod integration$100$100$100  
Media drive$15$15$15  
SD Card slot$25$25$25  
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200$200  
Traffic information   $25$25
USB port   $25$25
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100$100  
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
Interior ambient lighting$150$150$150  
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
Leather door panel trim$250$250$250  
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat   $50$50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat   $50$50
Memory system, passenger seat$150$150$150  
Metal pedals$75$75$75  
Neck-level heating, front seats$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  
Total Value of Features$9,225$10,275$10,525$4,240$4,715
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,985$6,035$6,285$0$475
Value of Feature Adjustments-4,642-5,619-5,8560-447

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Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz SLK vs. Volvo V50

Model Year20092011
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 SLK300

Premium I 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 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Universal garage door opener100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Satellite radio200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Remote window/roof operation15Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Interior ambient lighting150No
iPod integration100Yes
Total Requested136560%
Total Not Requested90040%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Cornering lights50No
Total Requested55092%
Total Not Requested508%
Heating Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Neck-level heating, front seats150No
Total Requested20057%
Total Not Requested15043%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Surround sound250Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Harman/Kardon, 380W, 11 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Media drive, large15No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested85063%
Total Not Requested49037%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK350

Premium I 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 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Universal garage door opener100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Satellite radio200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Remote window/roof operation15Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Interior ambient lighting150No
iPod integration100Yes
Total Requested136560%
Total Not Requested90040%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Cornering lights50No
Total Requested55092%
Total Not Requested508%
Heating Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Neck-level heating, front seats150No
Total Requested20057%
Total Not Requested15043%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Surround sound250Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Harman/Kardon, 380W, 11 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Media drive, large15No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested85063%
Total Not Requested49037%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK55 AMG

Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Cornering lights50No
Total Requested55092%
Total Not Requested508%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Surround sound250Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Harman/Kardon, 380W, 11 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Media drive, large15No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested85063%
Total Not Requested49037%

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 seat50Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Total Requested135060%
Total Not Requested90040%

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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