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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: $32,547

Volvo C30 Version 1.0   
Difference: $21,543

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,932

Volvo C30 Version 1.0   
Difference: $20,431

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082008200820082008
ModelC30C30SLKSLKSLK
TrimVersion 1.0Version 2.0SLK280SLK350SLK55 AMG
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Base Price $22,950 $25,700 $44,150 $49,450 $63,200
Base Invoice $21,573 $24,158 $41,060 $45,988 $58,776
Climate Package 412 412      
Power front seats 900 900      
Special order charge 300 300      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 475 475 710 710 710
Fog lights 295 295      
Leather seating surfaces 1,200 1,200      
Trip computer 100 100      
Cruise control 185 185      
Automatic climate control, front 250 250 720 720 720
Navigation system 2,205 2,205 1,200 1,200 1,200
Xenon HID headlights 700 700      
Wood trim 210 210      
Universal garage door opener 225 225      
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 150 150      
Satellite radio 295        
Sport suspension (upgrade) 275        
Rear spoiler 200        
CD changer, in-dash 475 475      
Lighting Package     1,010 1,010 1,010
Heating Package     980 980  
Premium II Package     3,995 3,995 1,410
CD changer, remote     450 450 450
Appearance Package       1,000  
Climate Package 354 354      
Power front seats 774 774      
Special order charge 258 258      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 408 408 659 659 659
Fog lights 254 254      
Leather seating surfaces 1,032 1,032      
Trip computer 86 86      
Cruise control 159 159      
Automatic climate control, front 215 215 670 670 670
Navigation system 1,896 1,896 1,116 1,116 1,116
Xenon HID headlights 602 602      
Wood trim 181 181      
Universal garage door opener 194 194      
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 129 129      
Satellite radio 254        
Sport suspension (upgrade) 237        
Rear spoiler 172        
CD changer, in-dash 409 409      
Lighting Package     939 939 939
Heating Package     911 911  
Premium II Package     3,715 3,715 1,311
CD changer, remote     418 418 418
Appearance Package       930  
Options (change) 8,852 8,082 9,065 10,065 5,500
Options (change) 7,614 6,951 8,428 9,358 5,113
Destination 745 745 875 875 875
Gas Tax 0 0 0 0 1,300
Total Price $32,547 $34,527 $54,090 $60,390 $70,875
Total Invoice $29,932 $31,854 $50,363 $56,221 $66,064

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volvo C30 Version 1.0
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $14,483
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $13,857
Model Year20082008200820082008
ModelC30C30SLKSLKSLK
TrimVersion 1.0Version 2.0SLK280SLK350SLK55 AMG
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Engine227hp I5227hp I5228hp V6268hp V6355hp V8
TransmissionM6M6M6T7T7
DrivetrainFWDFWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)160, 8650, 10380, 11380, 11380, 11
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/50-17215/45-18205/55-16225/45-17225/40-18
Total Price$32,547$34,527$54,090$60,390$70,875
Adjustments for Features0-250-7,060-8,410-8,360
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$32,547$34,277$47,030$51,980$62,515
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,730$0$4,950$15,485
Total Invoice$29,932$31,854$50,363$56,221$66,064
Adjustments for Features0-231-6,574-7,829-7,793
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$29,932$31,623$43,789$48,392$58,271
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,691$0$4,603$14,482

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Features Comparison: Volvo C30 vs. Mercedes-Benz SLK

Model Year20082008200820082008
ModelC30C30SLKSLKSLK
TrimVersion 1.0Version 2.0SLK280SLK350SLK55 AMG
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150$150  
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1200$1200
FWD$0$0   
RWD  $0$0$0
Accessories 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250   
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power  $350$350$350
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   
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15$15$15
Rear wiper$175$175   
Residual heat  $50$50$50
Exterior 
Body kit $0  $0
Body kit (gray/black)$0    
Power retractable hardtop  $6750$6750$6750
Rear spoiler$200$200  $200
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75   
Infotainment 
Bluetooth cell phone link  $100$100$100
CD changer, in-dash$325$325   
CD changer, remote  $200$200$200
CD player  $125$125$125
MP3-compatible player$50$50   
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   
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
Visor mirror, driver  $10$10$10
Visor mirror, passenger  $10$10$10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim    $100
Door sill trim plates  $100$100$100
Folding second row seats$300$300   
Leather door panel trim  $250$250$250
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150$150 $150
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50$50   
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50$50   
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
Wood trim$300$300 $300 
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel   $150 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0$0  $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls    $100
Total Value of Features$2,575$2,825$9,635$10,985$10,935
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$250$7,060$8,410$8,360
Value of Feature Adjustments0-231-6,574-7,829-7,793

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Specifications Comparison: Volvo C30 vs. Mercedes-Benz SLK

Model Year20082008
ModelC30SLK
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hardtop conv.
Wheelbase103.9 in95.7 in
Length167.4 in160.7 in
Width70.2 in70.4 in
Height57.0 in51.0 in
Curb Weight3,202 lb.3,210 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.2 in37.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room53.6 in52.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.1 in54.6 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 ft36.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
20.2 ft39.8 ft3

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Option Package Details
Volvo C30 Version 1.0

Climate Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Rain-sensing wipers25Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Total Requested275100%
Total Not Requested00%
Power front seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Total Requested1050100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Volvo C30 Version 2.0

Climate Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Rain-sensing wipers25Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Total Requested275100%
Total Not Requested00%
Power front seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Total Requested1050100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK280

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%
Premium II Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Bluetooth cell phone link100No
Surround sound250Yes
Harman/Kardon, 380W, 11 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Aux input50Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Remote window/roof operation15Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Interior ambient lighting150No
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 wipers175Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Total Requested189063%
Total Not Requested110037%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK350

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%
Appearance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Wood trim300Yes
225/45ZR17 tires200No
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel0No
245/40ZR17 tires200No
Total Requested30043%
Total Not Requested40057%
Premium II Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Bluetooth cell phone link100No
Surround sound250Yes
Harman/Kardon, 380W, 11 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Aux input50Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Remote window/roof operation15Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Interior ambient lighting150No
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 wipers175Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Total Requested189063%
Total Not Requested110037%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK55 AMG

Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Cornering lights50No
Total Requested55092%
Total Not Requested508%
Premium II Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Bluetooth cell phone link100No
Surround sound250Yes
Harman/Kardon, 380W, 11 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Aux input50Yes
Total Requested30040%
Total Not Requested45060%

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