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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: $33,452

Volvo C30 Version 1.0   
Difference: $21,673

Lowest Total Invoice: $30,710

Volvo C30 Version 1.0   
Difference: $20,623

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082008201420142014
ModelC30C30SLKSLKSLK
TrimVersion 1.0Version 2.0SLK250SLK350SLK55 AMG
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Base Price $22,950 $25,700 $43,525 $56,225 $68,925
Base Invoice $21,573 $24,158 $40,478 $52,289 $64,100
Power front seats 900 900      
Special order charge 300 300      
Climate Package 412 412      
Navigation system 2,205 2,205      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 475 475 720 720 720
Cruise control 185 185      
Power-folding mirrors 250 250      
Universal garage door opener 225 225      
Compass 100 100      
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 150 150      
Trip computer 100 100      
Rear spoiler 200   350 350  
Proximity key 450 450 650 650 650
Automatic climate control, front 250 250 760 760 760
Obstacle detection, rear 400 400 970 970 970
Wood trim 210 210 325 325  
Leather seating surfaces 1,200 1,200 770    
Xenon HID headlights 700 700      
CD changer, in-dash 475 475      
Satellite radio 295        
Sport suspension (upgrade) 275        
Multimedia Package     2,150 2,150 2,150
Premium 1 Package     2,590 2,590  
Lighting Package     1,390 1,390 1,390
Power front seats 774 774      
Special order charge 258 258      
Climate Package 354 354      
Navigation system 1,896 1,896      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 408 408 670 670 670
Cruise control 159 159      
Power-folding mirrors 215 215      
Universal garage door opener 194 194      
Compass 86 86      
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 129 129      
Trip computer 86 86      
Rear spoiler 172   326 326  
Proximity key 387 387 605 605 605
Automatic climate control, front 215 215 707 707 707
Obstacle detection, rear 344 344 902 902 902
Wood trim 181 181 302 302  
Leather seating surfaces 1,032 1,032 716    
Xenon HID headlights 602 602      
CD changer, in-dash 409 409      
Satellite radio 254        
Sport suspension (upgrade) 237        
Multimedia Package     2,000 2,000 2,000
Premium 1 Package     2,409 2,409  
Lighting Package     1,293 1,293 1,293
Options (change) 9,757 8,987 10,675 9,905 6,640
Options (change) 8,392 7,729 9,930 9,214 6,177
Destination 745 745 925 925 925
Total Price $33,452 $35,432 $55,125 $67,055 $76,490
Total Invoice $30,710 $32,632 $51,333 $62,428 $71,202

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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: $12,148
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $11,753
Model Year20082008201420142014
ModelC30C30SLKSLKSLK
TrimVersion 1.0Version 2.0SLK250SLK350SLK55 AMG
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Engine227hp I5227hp I5201hp I4302hp V6415hp V8
TransmissionM6M6M6T7T7
DrivetrainFWDFWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)160, 8650, 10500, 11500, 11500, 11
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/50-17215/45-18225/45-17225/40-18235/40-18
Total Price$33,452$35,432$55,125$67,055$76,490
Adjustments for Features0-250-9,525-10,675-11,400
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$33,452$35,182$45,600$56,380$65,090
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,730$0$10,780$19,490
Total Invoice$30,710$32,632$51,333$62,428$71,202
Adjustments for Features0-230-8,870-9,938-10,612
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$30,710$32,402$42,463$52,490$60,590
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,692$0$10,027$18,127

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Features Comparison: Volvo C30 vs. Mercedes-Benz SLK

Model Year20082008201420142014
ModelC30C30SLKSLKSLK
TrimVersion 1.0Version 2.0SLK250SLK350SLK55 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 
Parking guidance system - passive  $250$250$250
Remote app  $25$25$25
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250   
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power  $350$350$350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Driver drowsiness monitor  $150$150$150
Knee airbag, driver  $75$75$75
Knee airbag, passenger  $75$75$75
Obstacle detection, front  $150$150$150
Roll bar  $200$200$200
Torque vectoring, brake-based    $100
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15$15$15
Rear wiper$175$175   
Residual heat  $50$50$50
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop    $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
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75   
Infotainment 
App support  $0$0$0
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25$25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link  $100$100$100
DVD-compatible player  $0$0$0
HD radio  $50$50$50
In-vehicle Internet  $150$150$150
Media drive  $15$15$15
SD Card slot  $25$25$25
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25$25$25
Surround sound $250$250$250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation  $225$225$225
Traffic + travel information  $25$25$25
Traffic information$25$25   
USB port  $25$25$25
Voice control for nav and audio  $100$100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock    $25
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75$75$75
Auto-dimming headlights  $200$200$200
Automatic headlights  $125$125$125
Automatic-off headlights$25$25   
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50   
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50   
Interior ambient lighting    $150
Mirror tilt-down in reverse  $25$25$25
Steering-linked headlights  $150$150$150
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
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$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$300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0$0  $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls   $100$100
Total Value of Features$1,500$1,750$11,025$12,175$12,900
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$250$9,525$10,675$11,400
Value of Feature Adjustments0-230-8,870-9,938-10,612

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Specifications Comparison: Volvo C30 vs. Mercedes-Benz SLK

Model Year20082014
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 Weight3,202 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 Version 1.0

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%
Climate Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Total Requested350100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Volvo C30 Version 2.0

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%
Climate Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Total Requested350100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK250

Automatic climate control, front
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Total Requested325100%
Total Not Requested00%
Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Parking guidance system - passive250No
Total Requested25038%
Total Not Requested40062%
Leather seating surfaces
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
No leather in second row-300No
Total Requested900106%
Total Not Requested-50-6%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
SD Card slot25No
In-vehicle Internet150No
App support0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Total Requested82574%
Total Not Requested29026%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Remote window/roof operation15Yes
Neck-level heating, front seats150No
iPod integration100No
Harman/Kardon, 500W, 11 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested66553%
Total Not Requested60047%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Total Requested55061%
Total Not Requested35039%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK350

Automatic climate control, front
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Total Requested325100%
Total Not Requested00%
Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Parking guidance system - passive250No
Total Requested25038%
Total Not Requested40062%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
SD Card slot25No
In-vehicle Internet150No
App support0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Total Requested82574%
Total Not Requested29026%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Remote window/roof operation15Yes
Neck-level heating, front seats150No
iPod integration100No
Harman/Kardon, 500W, 11 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested66553%
Total Not Requested60047%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Total Requested55061%
Total Not Requested35039%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK55 AMG

Automatic climate control, front
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Total Requested325100%
Total Not Requested00%
Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Parking guidance system - passive250No
Total Requested25038%
Total Not Requested40062%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
SD Card slot25No
In-vehicle Internet150No
App support0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Total Requested82574%
Total Not Requested29026%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Total Requested55061%
Total Not Requested35039%

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