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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: $33,775

Volvo C30 T5   
Difference: $21,920

Lowest Total Invoice: $31,799

Volvo C30 T5   
Difference: $20,059

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20092009201020102010
ModelC30C30SLKSLKSLK
TrimT5T5 R-DesignSLK300SLK350SLK55 AMG
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Base Price $23,800 $25,950 $46,900 $51,900 $66,650
Base Invoice $22,372 $24,393 $43,617 $48,267 $61,985
Climate Package 675 675      
Navigation system 2,205 2,205      
Special order charge 300 300      
Power front seats 900 900      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 525 525 720 720 720
CD changer, in-dash 475 475      
Bluetooth cell phone link 295 295      
Leather seating surfaces 1,200 200      
Trip computer 100 100      
Cruise control 185        
Fog lights 295        
Automatic climate control, front 250 250 750 750 750
Xenon HID headlights 700 700      
Satellite radio 395        
Sport suspension (upgrade) 275        
Universal garage door opener 225 225      
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 150 150      
Lighting Package     1,050 1,050 1,050
Multimedia Package     2,850 2,850 2,850
Premium 1 Package     2,550 2,550  
Climate Package 634 634      
Navigation system 2,073 2,073      
Special order charge 282 282      
Power front seats 846 846      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 494 494 670 670 670
CD changer, in-dash 447 447      
Bluetooth cell phone link 277 277      
Leather seating surfaces 1,128 188      
Trip computer 94 94      
Cruise control 174        
Fog lights 277        
Automatic climate control, front 235 235 698 698 698
Xenon HID headlights 658 658      
Satellite radio 371        
Sport suspension (upgrade) 259        
Universal garage door opener 212 212      
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 141 141      
Lighting Package     976 976 976
Multimedia Package     2,650 2,650 2,650
Premium 1 Package     2,372 2,372  
Options (change) 9,150 7,000 7,920 7,920 5,370
Options (change) 8,602 6,581 7,366 7,366 4,994
Destination 825 825 875 875 875
Gas Tax 0 0 0 0 1,000
Total Price $33,775 $33,775 $55,695 $60,695 $73,895
Total Invoice $31,799 $31,799 $51,858 $56,508 $68,854

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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: $15,070
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $13,682
Model Year20092009201020102010
ModelC30C30SLKSLKSLK
TrimT5T5 R-DesignSLK300SLK350SLK55 AMG
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Engine227hp I5227hp I5228hp V6300hp V6355hp V8
TransmissionM6M6M6T7T7
DrivetrainFWDFWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)160, 8160, 8?, 9?, 9?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/50-17215/45-18225/45-17225/45-17225/40-18
Total Price$33,775$33,775$55,695$60,695$73,895
Adjustments for Features0-100-6,950-8,000-8,600
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$33,775$33,675$48,745$52,695$65,295
Cost Above Minimum$100$0$0$3,950$16,550
Total Invoice$31,799$31,799$51,858$56,508$68,854
Adjustments for Features0-94-6,471-7,448-8,013
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$31,799$31,705$45,387$49,060$60,841
Cost Above Minimum$94$0$0$3,673$15,454

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Features Comparison: Volvo C30 vs. Mercedes-Benz SLK

Model Year20092009201020102010
ModelC30C30SLKSLKSLK
TrimT5T5 R-DesignSLK300SLK350SLK55 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 
DVD-compatible player  $0$0$0
iPod integration  $100$100$100
Media drive  $15$15$15
SD Card slot  $25$25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200$200$200
USB port$25$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
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  $100
Door sill trim plates  $100$100$100
Folding second row seats$300$300   
Heated front seats$200$200  $200
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
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$0  $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls    $100
Total Value of Features$1,950$2,050$8,900$9,950$10,550
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$100$6,950$8,000$8,600
Value of Feature Adjustments0-94-6,471-7,448-8,013

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Specifications Comparison: Volvo C30 vs. Mercedes-Benz SLK

Model Year20092010
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%

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 SLK300

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 radio50Yes
Media drive, large15No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested87586%
Total Not Requested14014%
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 wipers100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150Yes
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 integration100Yes
Total Requested141569%
Total Not Requested65031%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK350

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 radio50Yes
Media drive, large15No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested87586%
Total Not Requested14014%
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 wipers100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150Yes
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 integration100Yes
Total Requested141569%
Total Not Requested65031%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK55 AMG

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 radio50Yes
Media drive, large15No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested87586%
Total Not Requested14014%

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