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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: $33,925

Volvo C30 T5 R-Design   
Difference: $20,540

Lowest Total Invoice: $31,940

Volvo C30 T5 R-Design   
Difference: $18,772

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20092009200820082008
ModelC30C30SLKSLKSLK
TrimT5T5 R-DesignSLK280SLK350SLK55 AMG
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Base Price $23,800 $25,950 $44,150 $49,450 $63,200
Base Invoice $22,372 $24,393 $41,060 $45,988 $58,776
Climate Package 675 675      
Power front seats 900 900      
Special order charge 300 300      
Preferred Package 1,595        
Metallic paint (extra cost) 525 525 710 710 710
Leather seating surfaces 1,200 200      
Cruise control 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 150 150      
Universal garage door opener 225 225      
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 150 150      
Satellite radio 395        
Bluetooth cell phone link 295 295      
Sport suspension (upgrade) 275        
CD changer, in-dash 475 475      
Trip computer   100      
Lighting Package     1,010 1,010 1,010
Heating Package     980 980  
Premium II Package     3,995 3,995 1,410
iPod integration     375 375 375
CD changer, remote     450 450 450
Appearance Package       1,000  
Climate Package 634 634      
Power front seats 846 846      
Special order charge 282 282      
Preferred Package 1,499        
Metallic paint (extra cost) 494 494 659 659 659
Leather seating surfaces 1,128 188      
Cruise control 174        
Automatic climate control, front 235 235 670 670 670
Navigation system 2,073 2,073 1,116 1,116 1,116
Xenon HID headlights 658 658      
Wood trim 141 141      
Universal garage door opener 212 212      
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 141 141      
Satellite radio 371        
Bluetooth cell phone link 277 277      
Sport suspension (upgrade) 259        
CD changer, in-dash 447 447      
Trip computer   94      
Lighting Package     939 939 939
Heating Package     911 911  
Premium II Package     3,715 3,715 1,311
iPod integration     349 349 349
CD changer, remote     418 418 418
Appearance Package       930  
Options (change) 10,500 7,150 9,440 10,440 5,875
Options (change) 9,871 6,722 8,777 9,707 5,462
Destination 825 825 875 875 875
Gas Tax 0 0 0 0 1,300
Total Price $35,125 $33,925 $54,465 $60,765 $71,250
Total Invoice $33,068 $31,940 $50,712 $56,570 $66,413

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volvo C30 T5 R-Design
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $13,555
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $12,268
Model Year20092009200820082008
ModelC30C30SLKSLKSLK
TrimT5T5 R-DesignSLK280SLK350SLK55 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)650, 10160, 8380, 11380, 11380, 11
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/50-17215/45-18205/55-16225/45-17225/40-18
Total Price$35,125$33,925$54,465$60,765$71,250
Adjustments for Features-5000-6,985-8,335-8,285
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$34,625$33,925$47,480$52,430$62,965
Cost Above Minimum$700$0$0$4,950$15,485
Total Invoice$33,068$31,940$50,712$56,570$66,413
Adjustments for Features-4710-6,504-7,760-7,723
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$32,597$31,940$44,208$48,810$58,690
Cost Above Minimum$657$0$0$4,602$14,482

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Features Comparison: Volvo C30 vs. Mercedes-Benz SLK

Model Year20092009200820082008
ModelC30C30SLKSLKSLK
TrimT5T5 R-DesignSLK280SLK350SLK55 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 
Proximity key$250    
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 
CD changer, in-dash$325$325   
CD changer, remote  $200$200$200
CD player  $125$125$125
HD radio$50$50   
iPod integration  $100$100$100
MP3-compatible player$50$50   
Surround sound$250 $250$250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200$200$200
Traffic information$25$25   
USB port$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$3,150$2,650$9,635$10,985$10,935
Value of Feature Adjustments$500$0$6,985$8,335$8,285
Value of Feature Adjustments-4710-6,504-7,760-7,723

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Specifications Comparison: Volvo C30 vs. Mercedes-Benz SLK

Model Year20092008
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 T5

Climate Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Total Requested350100%
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%
Preferred Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Trip computer150Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Proximity key250No
Dynaudio, 650W, 10 speakers350No
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 Requested107564%
Total Not Requested60036%

Option Package Details
Volvo C30 T5 R-Design

Climate Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Total Requested350100%
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 link100Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Harman/Kardon, 380W, 11 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Aux input50Yes
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
Memory system, passenger seat150Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Total Requested199067%
Total Not Requested100033%

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 link100Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Harman/Kardon, 380W, 11 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Aux input50Yes
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
Memory system, passenger seat150Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Total Requested199067%
Total Not Requested100033%

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 link100Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Harman/Kardon, 380W, 11 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Aux input50Yes
Total Requested40053%
Total Not Requested35047%

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