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Volvo C30 vs. Mercedes-Benz SLK Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Volvo C30 vs. Mercedes-Benz SLK Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $34,645

Volvo C30 T5   
Difference: $22,650

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,620

Volvo C30 T5   
Difference: $20,729

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2013201620162016
ModelC30SLKSLKSLK
TrimT5SLK300SLK350AMG SLK55
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Base Price $25,500 $47,000 $59,200 $72,600
Base Invoice $23,970 $43,710 $55,056 $67,518
Blind spot warning system 700      
Platinum Package 5,000      
Climate Package 800      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 720 720 720
Leather seating surfaces 1,200 770    
Premium 2 Package   4,490 4,490 3,050
Premium 1 Package   3,390    
Blind spot warning system 658      
Platinum Package 4,700      
Climate Package 752      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 517 670 670 670
Leather seating surfaces 1,128 716    
Premium 2 Package   4,175 4,175 2,837
Premium 1 Package   3,153    
Options (change) 8,250 9,370 5,210 3,770
Options (change) 7,755 8,714 4,845 3,507
Destination 895 925 925 925
Total Price $34,645 $57,295 $65,335 $77,295
Total Invoice $32,620 $53,349 $60,826 $71,950

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volvo C30 vs. Mercedes-Benz SLK

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volvo C30 T5
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $13,300
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $12,023
Model Year2013201620162016
ModelC30SLKSLKSLK
TrimT5SLK300SLK350AMG SLK55
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Engine227hp I5241hp I4302hp V6415hp V8
TransmissionM6T9T7T7
DrivetrainFWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)650, 10500, 11500, 11500, 11
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/50-17225/45-17225/40-18235/40-18
Total Price$34,645$57,295$65,335$77,295
Adjustments for Features0-9,350-9,150-10,000
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$34,645$47,945$56,185$67,295
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$8,240$19,350
Total Invoice$32,620$53,349$60,826$71,950
Adjustments for Features0-8,706-8,519-9,308
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$32,620$44,643$52,307$62,642
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$7,664$17,999

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Features Comparison: Volvo C30 vs. Mercedes-Benz SLK

Model Year2013201620162016
ModelC30SLKSLKSLK
TrimT5SLK300SLK350AMG SLK55
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150   
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1400  
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1200$1200
FWD$0   
RWD $0$0$0
Accessories 
Remote app $25$25$25
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$100$100
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100   
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15$15$15
Rear wiper$175   
Residual heat $50$50$50
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150$150$150
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable   $500
Exterior 
Body kit  $0$0
Body kit (gray/black)$0   
Glass roof panel(s) $300$300$300
Power retractable hardtop $6750$6750$6750
Rear spoiler   $200
Sunroof$900   
Wheel-lip moldings$75   
Infotainment 
App support $0$0$0
DVD-compatible player $0$0$0
In-vehicle Internet $150$150$150
Media drive $15$15$15
Navigation map updates, three years $0$0$0
SD Card slot $25$25$25
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225$225$225
Traffic + travel information $25$25$25
Traffic information$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
Auto-dimming headlights $200$200$200
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150$150$150
Automatic headlights $125$125$125
Automatic-off headlights$25   
Compass $0$0$0
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50   
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50   
Interior ambient lighting   $150
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25$25$25
Visor mirror, driver $10$10$10
Visor mirror, passenger $10$10$10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50   
Door sill trim plates $100$100$100
Folding second row seats$300   
Leather door panel trim $250$250$250
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50   
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50   
Metal pedals $75$75$75
Neck-level heating, front seats $150$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
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100$100
Total Value of Features$2,250$11,600$11,400$12,250
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$9,350$9,150$10,000
Value of Feature Adjustments0-8,706-8,519-9,308

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Specifications Comparison: Volvo C30 vs. Mercedes-Benz SLK

Model Year20132016
ModelC30SLK
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hardtop conv.
Wheelbase103.9 in95.7 in
Length167.4 in162.8 in
Width70.2 in71.5 in
Height57.0 in51.2 in
Curb Weight3,212 lb.3,242 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.15.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.2 in38.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room53.6 in52.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.1 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.3 in42.5 in
Row 2 Headroom36.4 in0.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room47.0 in0.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room41.5 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom33.9 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
12.9 ft36.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
20.2 ft310.1 ft3

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Option Package Details
Volvo C30 T5

Platinum Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Unbranded, 650W, 10 speakers350No
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Sunroof900No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Aluminum trim100Yes
Total Requested312571%
Total Not Requested125029%
Climate Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Automatic air recirculation100No
Total Requested40080%
Total Not Requested10020%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK300

Leather seating surfaces
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Leather door panel trim250No
No leather in second row-300No
Total Requested900106%
Total Not Requested-50-6%
Premium 2 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Analog clock25No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200No
DVD-compatible player0No
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
SD Card slot25No
In-vehicle Internet150No
App support0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Total Requested185078%
Total Not Requested51522%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Remote window/roof operation15Yes
Neck-level heating, front seats150No
iPod integration100Yes
Harman/Kardon, 500W, 11 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested101567%
Total Not Requested50033%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK350

Premium 2 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Analog clock25No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200No
DVD-compatible player0No
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
SD Card slot25No
In-vehicle Internet150No
App support0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Total Requested185078%
Total Not Requested51522%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SLK AMG SLK55

Premium 2 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
SD Card slot25No
In-vehicle Internet150No
App support0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Total Requested115080%
Total Not Requested29020%

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