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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: $31,350

Volvo C30 T5   
Difference: $25,205

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,520

Volvo C30 T5   
Difference: $23,138

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2010201020112011
ModelC30C30SLKSLK
TrimT5T5 R-DesignSLK300SLK350
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Base Price $24,100 $26,300 $47,650 $53,300
Base Invoice $22,654 $24,722 $44,314 $49,569
Preferred Package 1,950 1,950    
Climate Package 900 900    
Navigation system 1,800 1,800    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 550 720 720
Leather seating surfaces 1,200 200    
Lighting Package     1,070 1,070
Multimedia Package     2,890 2,890
Premium 1 Package     2,590 2,590
Automatic climate control, front     760 760
Sport Package       1,160
6-speed manual       0
Preferred Package 1,833 1,833    
Climate Package 846 846    
Navigation system 1,692 1,692    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 517 517 670 670
Leather seating surfaces 1,128 188    
Lighting Package     995 995
Multimedia Package     2,688 2,688
Premium 1 Package     2,409 2,409
Automatic climate control, front     707 707
Sport Package       1,079
6-speed manual       0
Options (change) 6,400 5,400 8,030 9,190
Options (change) 6,016 5,076 7,469 8,548
Destination 850 850 875 875
Total Price $31,350 $32,550 $56,555 $63,365
Total Invoice $29,520 $30,648 $52,658 $58,992

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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: $17,655
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $16,108
Model Year2010201020112011
ModelC30C30SLKSLK
TrimT5T5 R-DesignSLK300SLK350
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Engine227hp I5227hp I5228hp V6300hp V6
TransmissionM6M6M6M6
DrivetrainFWDFWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)160, 8160, 8?, 9?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/50-17215/45-18225/45-17225/40-18
Total Price$31,350$32,550$56,555$63,365
Adjustments for Features0-200-7,550-7,550
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$31,350$32,350$49,005$55,815
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,000$0$6,810
Total Invoice$29,520$30,648$52,658$58,992
Adjustments for Features0-188-7,030-7,029
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$29,520$30,460$45,628$51,963
Cost Above Minimum$0$940$0$6,335

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Features Comparison: Volvo C30 vs. Mercedes-Benz SLK

Model Year2010201020112011
ModelC30C30SLKSLK
TrimT5T5 R-DesignSLK300SLK350
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150$150$150
FWD$0$0  
RWD  $0$0
Accessories 
Proximity key$250$250  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power  $350$350
Universal garage door opener  $100$100
Wind blocker, small  $100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0  
Knee airbag, driver  $75$75
Knee airbag, passenger  $75$75
Side curtain airbags$350$350  
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100  
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15$15
Rear wiper$175$175  
Residual heat  $50$50
Exterior 
Body kit $0$0$0
Body kit (gray/black)$0   
Power retractable hardtop  $6750$6750
Rear spoiler $200$200$200
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75  
Infotainment 
CD changer, in-dash  $325$325
CD player$125$125  
DVD-compatible player  $0$0
iPod integration  $100$100
Media drive  $15$15
Satellite radio  $200$200
SD Card slot  $25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200$200
USB port$25$25  
Voice control for nav and audio  $100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock  $25$25
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75$75
Auto-dimming rearview mirror  $150$150
Automatic headlights  $125$125
Automatic-off headlights$25$25  
Cornering lights  $50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50  
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50  
Interior ambient lighting  $150$150
Mirror tilt-down in reverse  $25$25
Visor mirror, driver  $10$10
Visor mirror, passenger  $10$10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100$100  
Door sill trim plates  $100$100
Folding second row seats$300$300  
Heated front seats$200$200  
Leather door panel trim  $250$250
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50$50  
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50$50  
Metal pedals  $75$75
No leather in second row  $-300$-300
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $150$150
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0 $0
Total Value of Features$2,325$2,525$9,875$9,875
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$200$7,550$7,550
Value of Feature Adjustments0-188-7,030-7,029

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Specifications Comparison: Volvo C30 vs. Mercedes-Benz SLK

Model Year20102011
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

Preferred Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Aluminum trim100No
Proximity key250No
Total Requested167583%
Total Not Requested35017%
Climate Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated front seats200No
Rain-sensing wipers25Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Automatic air recirculation100No
Total Requested27548%
Total Not Requested30052%

Option Package Details
Volvo C30 T5 R-Design

Climate Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated front seats200No
Rain-sensing wipers25Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Automatic air recirculation100No
Total Requested27548%
Total Not Requested30052%
Preferred Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Proximity key250No
Total Requested155086%
Total Not Requested25014%

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 radio200No
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25Yes
HD radio50Yes
Media drive, large15No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested67567%
Total Not Requested34033%
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 opener100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150No
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 Requested116556%
Total Not Requested90044%

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 radio200No
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25Yes
HD radio50Yes
Media drive, large15No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested67567%
Total Not Requested34033%
Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
225/40ZR18 tires400No
245/35ZR18 tires400No
Total Requested25024%
Total Not Requested80076%
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 opener100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150No
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 Requested116556%
Total Not Requested90044%

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