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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: $36,420

Volvo V50 T5   
Difference: $20,135

Lowest Total Invoice: $33,801

Volvo V50 T5   
Difference: $18,857

Calculate Payments

  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201120112008
ModelSLKSLKV50
TrimSLK300SLK350T5
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.4dr Wagon
Base Price $47,650 $53,300 $29,715
Base Invoice $44,314 $49,569 $27,932
Premium 1 Package 2,590 2,590  
Lighting Package 1,070 1,070  
Multimedia Package 2,890 2,890  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720 720 475
Automatic climate control, front 760 760  
Premium Package     2,480
Xenon HID headlights     800
Navigation system     2,205
Premium 1 Package 2,409 2,409  
Lighting Package 995 995  
Multimedia Package 2,688 2,688  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 670 670 408
Automatic climate control, front 707 707  
Premium Package     2,132
Xenon HID headlights     688
Navigation system     1,896
Options (change) 8,030 8,030 5,960
Options (change) 7,469 7,469 5,124
Destination 875 875 745
Total Price $56,555 $62,205 $36,420
Total Invoice $52,658 $57,913 $33,801

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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: $14,825
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $13,913
Model Year201120112008
ModelSLKSLKV50
TrimSLK300SLK350T5
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.4dr Wagon
Engine228hp V6300hp V6227hp I5
TransmissionM6T7T5
DrivetrainRWDRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9?, 9160, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17225/40-18205/50-17
Total Price$56,555$62,205$36,420
Adjustments for Features-5,310-6,3600
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$51,245$55,845$36,420
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,600$0
Total Invoice$52,658$57,913$33,801
Adjustments for Features-4,944-5,9210
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$47,714$51,992$33,801
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,278$0

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Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz SLK vs. Volvo V50

Model Year201120112008
ModelSLKSLKV50
TrimSLK300SLK350T5
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.4dr Wagon
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150  
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1200 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1000
RWD$0$0 
FWD  $0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows  $200
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350 
Wind blocker, small$100$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0
Knee airbag, driver$75$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75 
Side curtain airbags  $350
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover  $75
Roof rails  $250
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15 
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175 
Rear wiper  $175
Residual heat$50$50 
Variable intermittent wipers  $75
Exterior 
Body kit$0$0 
Bodyside moldings  $75
Power retractable hardtop$6750$6750 
Rear bumper protector  $40
Rear spoiler$200$200 
Sunroof  $900
Infotainment 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100 
CD changer, in-dash$325$325 
CD player  $125
DVD-compatible player$0$0 
HD radio$50$50 
iPod integration$100$100 
Media drive$15$15 
SD Card slot$25$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200 
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25$25 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75 
Automatic headlights$125$125 
Automatic-off headlights  $25
Compass  $0
Cornering lights$50$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver  $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger  $50
Interior ambient lighting$150$150 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25 
Steering-linked headlights  $150
Visor mirror, driver$10$10 
Visor mirror, passenger$10$10 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim  $100
Center armrest(s), second row  $50
Folding passenger seat  $150
Folding second row seats  $300
Leather door panel trim$250$250 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $50
Memory system, passenger seat$150$150 
Metal pedals$75$75 
No leather in second row$-300$-300 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150$150 
Total Value of Features$9,800$10,850$4,490
Value of Feature Adjustments$5,310$6,360$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-4,944-5,9210

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Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz SLK vs. Volvo V50

Model Year20112008
ModelSLKV50
Body2dr Hardtop conv.4dr Wagon
Wheelbase95.7 in103.9 in
Length160.7 in177.7 in
Width70.4 in69.7 in
Height51.0 in57.2 in
Curb Weight3,210 lb.3,327 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 ft327.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
9.8 ft362.9 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK300

Premium 1 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 opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150No
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 integration100No
Total Requested106552%
Total Not Requested100048%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Cornering lights50No
Total Requested55092%
Total Not Requested508%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25Yes
HD radio50No
Media drive, large15No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested82581%
Total Not Requested19019%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK350

Premium 1 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 opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150No
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 integration100No
Total Requested106552%
Total Not Requested100048%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Cornering lights50No
Total Requested55092%
Total Not Requested508%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25Yes
HD radio50No
Media drive, large15No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested82581%
Total Not Requested19019%

Option Package Details
Volvo V50 T5

Xenon HID headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Headlight washers50Yes
Total Requested55079%
Total Not Requested15021%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested625100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Roof rails250No
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
Compass0No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Sunroof900No
205/50R17 tires400No
Total Requested180054%
Total Not Requested155046%

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