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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: $33,945

Volvo C30 T5   
Difference: $18,185

Lowest Total Invoice: $31,962

Volvo C30 T5   
Difference: $16,585

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2013201420142014
ModelC30SLKSLKSLK
TrimT5SLK250SLK350SLK55 AMG
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Base Price $25,500 $43,525 $56,225 $68,925
Base Invoice $23,970 $40,478 $52,289 $64,100
Platinum Package 5,000      
Climate Package 800      
Leather seating surfaces 1,200 770    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 720 720 720
Becker Map Pilot   800 800 800
Lighting Package   1,390 1,390 1,390
Premium 1 Package   2,590 2,590  
Automatic climate control, front   760 760 760
Proximity key   650 650 650
Platinum Package 4,700      
Climate Package 752      
Leather seating surfaces 1,128 716    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 517 670 670 670
Becker Map Pilot   744 744 744
Lighting Package   1,293 1,293 1,293
Premium 1 Package   2,409 2,409  
Automatic climate control, front   707 707 707
Proximity key   605 605 605
Options (change) 7,550 7,680 6,910 4,320
Options (change) 7,097 7,144 6,428 4,019
Destination 895 925 925 925
Total Price $33,945 $52,130 $64,060 $74,170
Total Invoice $31,962 $48,547 $59,642 $69,044

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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: $10,600
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $9,521
Model Year2013201420142014
ModelC30SLKSLKSLK
TrimT5SLK250SLK350SLK55 AMG
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Engine227hp I5201hp I4302hp V6415hp V8
TransmissionM6M6T7T7
DrivetrainFWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)650, 10500, 11500, 11500, 11
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/50-17225/45-17225/40-18235/40-18
Total Price$33,945$52,130$64,060$74,170
Adjustments for Features0-7,585-8,735-9,860
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$33,945$44,545$55,325$64,310
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$10,780$19,765
Total Invoice$31,962$48,547$59,642$69,044
Adjustments for Features0-7,064-8,133-9,179
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$31,962$41,483$51,509$59,865
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$10,026$18,382

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Features Comparison: Volvo C30 vs. Mercedes-Benz SLK

Model Year2013201420142014
ModelC30SLKSLKSLK
TrimT5SLK250SLK350SLK55 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 
Remote app $25$25$25
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250   
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350$350$350
Universal garage door opener $100$100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Driver drowsiness monitor $150$150$150
Knee airbag, driver $75$75$75
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75$75
Roll bar $200$200$200
Torque vectoring, brake-based   $100
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100   
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15$15$15
Rear wiper$175   
Residual heat $50$50$50
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop   $150
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable   $500
Exterior 
Body kit   $0
Body kit (gray/black)$0   
Glass roof panel(s) $300$300$300
Power retractable hardtop $6750$6750$6750
Rear spoiler   $200
Sunroof$900   
Wheel-lip moldings$75   
Infotainment 
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225$225$225
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
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150$150$150
Automatic headlights $125$125$125
Automatic-off headlights$25   
Compass $0$0$0
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50   
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50   
Interior ambient lighting   $150
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25$25$25
Power-folding mirrors $50$50$50
Visor mirror, driver $10$10$10
Visor mirror, passenger $10$10$10
Seats and Interior Trim 
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$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$100
Total Value of Features$2,225$9,810$10,960$12,085
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$7,585$8,735$9,860
Value of Feature Adjustments0-7,064-8,133-9,179

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Specifications Comparison: Volvo C30 vs. Mercedes-Benz SLK

Model Year20132014
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 Weight3,212 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 T5

Platinum Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Unbranded, 650W, 10 speakers350No
Memory system, passenger seat150Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Aluminum trim100Yes
Sunroof900No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Total Requested312571%
Total Not Requested125029%
Climate Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Automatic air recirculation100No
Total Requested40080%
Total Not Requested10020%

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%
Leather seating surfaces
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
No leather in second row-300No
Total Requested900106%
Total Not Requested-50-6%
Becker Map Pilot
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested62586%
Total Not Requested10014%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Total Requested70078%
Total Not Requested20022%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Remote window/roof operation15Yes
Neck-level heating, front seats150No
iPod integration100Yes
Harman/Kardon, 500W, 11 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested76560%
Total Not Requested50040%

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%
Becker Map Pilot
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested62586%
Total Not Requested10014%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Total Requested70078%
Total Not Requested20022%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Remote window/roof operation15Yes
Neck-level heating, front seats150No
iPod integration100Yes
Harman/Kardon, 500W, 11 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested76560%
Total Not Requested50040%

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%
Becker Map Pilot
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested62586%
Total Not Requested10014%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Total Requested70078%
Total Not Requested20022%

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