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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: $33,675

Volvo C30 T5   
Difference: $22,550

Lowest Total Invoice: $31,707

Volvo C30 T5   
Difference: $20,645

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2012200920092009
ModelC30SLKSLKSLK
TrimT5SLK300SLK350SLK55 AMG
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Base Price $24,950 $45,950 $50,950 $65,700
Base Invoice $23,453 $42,734 $47,384 $61,101
Climate Package 900      
Platinum Package 2,400      
Premier Plus Package 2,000      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 720 720 720
Leather seating surfaces 1,200      
Xenon HID headlights 800      
Lighting Package   1,030 1,030 1,030
Multimedia Package   2,980 2,980 2,980
Heating Package   990 990  
Premium I Package   2,950 2,950  
Automatic climate control, front   730 730 730
Climate Package 846      
Platinum Package 2,256      
Premier Plus Package 1,880      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 517 670 670 670
Leather seating surfaces 1,128      
Xenon HID headlights 752      
Lighting Package   958 958 958
Multimedia Package   2,771 2,771 2,771
Heating Package   921 921  
Premium I Package   2,744 2,744  
Automatic climate control, front   679 679 679
Options (change) 7,850 9,400 9,400 5,460
Options (change) 7,379 8,743 8,743 5,078
Destination 875 875 875 875
Gas Tax 0 0 0 1,000
Total Price $33,675 $56,225 $61,225 $73,035
Total Invoice $31,707 $52,352 $57,002 $68,054

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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: $15,875
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $14,430
Model Year2012200920092009
ModelC30SLKSLKSLK
TrimT5SLK300SLK350SLK55 AMG
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Engine227hp I5228hp V6300hp V6355hp V8
TransmissionM6M6T7T7
DrivetrainFWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)650, 10380, 11380, 11380, 11
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/50-17225/45-17225/45-17225/40-18
Total Price$33,675$56,225$61,225$73,035
Adjustments for Features0-6,675-7,725-7,975
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$33,675$49,550$53,500$65,060
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$3,950$15,510
Total Invoice$31,707$52,352$57,002$68,054
Adjustments for Features0-6,215-7,192-7,431
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$31,707$46,137$49,810$60,623
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$3,673$14,486

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Features Comparison: Volvo C30 vs. Mercedes-Benz SLK

Model Year2012200920092009
ModelC30SLKSLKSLK
TrimT5SLK300SLK350SLK55 AMG
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150  
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1200$1200
FWD$0   
RWD $0$0$0
Accessories 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250   
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350$350$350
Universal garage door opener $100$100$100
Wind blocker, small $100$100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0   
Knee airbag, driver $75$75$75
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75$75
Side curtain airbags$350   
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100   
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15$15$15
Rear wiper$175   
Residual heat $50$50$50
Exterior 
Body kit   $0
Body kit (gray/black)$0   
Power retractable hardtop $6750$6750$6750
Rear spoiler   $200
Sunroof$900   
Wheel-lip moldings$75   
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25   
CD changer, in-dash $325$325$325
CD player$125   
DVD-compatible player $0$0$0
HD radio$50   
iPod integration $100$100$100
Media drive $15$15$15
SD Card slot $25$25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200$200$200
Traffic information$25   
USB port$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
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150$150$150
Automatic headlights $125$125$125
Automatic-off headlights$25   
Cornering lights $50$50$50
Fog lights $125$125$125
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50   
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50   
Interior ambient lighting $150$150$150
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25$25$25
Steering-linked headlights$150   
Visor mirror, driver $10$10$10
Visor mirror, passenger $10$10$10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100  $100
Center armrest(s), second row$50   
Door sill trim plates $100$100$100
Folding second row seats$300   
Leather door panel trim $250$250$250
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50   
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$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
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls   $100
Total Value of Features$3,075$9,750$10,800$11,050
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$6,675$7,725$7,975
Value of Feature Adjustments0-6,215-7,192-7,431

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Specifications Comparison: Volvo C30 vs. Mercedes-Benz SLK

Model Year20122009
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 Weight3,212 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?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Rain-sensing wipers25Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Automatic air recirculation100No
Total Requested47583%
Total Not Requested10017%
Platinum Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Traffic information25No
Unbranded, 650W, 10 speakers350No
Total Requested105074%
Total Not Requested37526%
Premier Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900No
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
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Aluminum trim100Yes
Total Requested115056%
Total Not Requested90044%

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
Surround sound250Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Harman/Kardon, 380W, 11 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Media drive, large15No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested85063%
Total Not Requested49037%
Heating Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Neck-level heating, front seats150No
Total Requested20057%
Total Not Requested15043%
Premium I 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
Satellite radio200Yes
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 Requested136560%
Total Not Requested90040%

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
Surround sound250Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Harman/Kardon, 380W, 11 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Media drive, large15No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested85063%
Total Not Requested49037%
Heating Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Neck-level heating, front seats150No
Total Requested20057%
Total Not Requested15043%
Premium I 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
Satellite radio200Yes
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 Requested136560%
Total Not Requested90040%

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
Surround sound250Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Harman/Kardon, 380W, 11 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Media drive, large15No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested85063%
Total Not Requested49037%

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