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Volvo S40 vs. Mercedes-Benz SLK Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Volvo S40 vs. Mercedes-Benz SLK Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $35,725

Volvo S40 T5   
Difference: $18,330

Lowest Total Invoice: $33,634

Volvo S40 T5   
Difference: $16,703

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20112011201320132013
ModelS40S40SLKSLKSLK
TrimT5T5 R-DesignSLK250SLK350SLK55 AMG
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Base Price $27,750 $31,150 $42,900 $55,400 $67,990
Base Invoice $26,085 $29,281 $39,897 $51,522 $63,231
Preferred Package 2,000        
Climate Package 900 900      
Xenon HID headlights 800 800      
Multimedia Package 2,000 2,000 2,150 2,150 2,150
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 550 720 720 720
Proximity key 450 450 650 650 650
Obstacle detection, rear 400 400 970 970 970
Leather seating surfaces   200 770    
Lighting Package     1,290 1,290 1,290
Premium 1 Package     2,590 2,590  
Automatic climate control, front     760 760 760
Rear spoiler     350 350  
Preferred Package 1,880        
Climate Package 846 846      
Xenon HID headlights 752 752      
Multimedia Package 1,880 1,880 2,000 2,000 2,000
Metallic paint (extra cost) 517 517 670 670 670
Proximity key 423 423 605 605 605
Obstacle detection, rear 376 376 902 902 902
Leather seating surfaces   188 716    
Lighting Package     1,200 1,200 1,200
Premium 1 Package     2,409 2,409  
Automatic climate control, front     707 707 707
Rear spoiler     326 326  
Options (change) 7,100 5,300 10,250 9,480 6,540
Options (change) 6,674 4,982 9,535 8,819 6,084
Destination 875 875 905 905 905
Total Price $35,725 $37,325 $54,055 $65,785 $75,435
Total Invoice $33,634 $35,138 $50,337 $61,246 $70,220

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volvo S40 vs. Mercedes-Benz SLK

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volvo S40 T5
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $11,555
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $10,394
Model Year20112011201320132013
ModelS40S40SLKSLKSLK
TrimT5T5 R-DesignSLK250SLK350SLK55 AMG
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Engine227hp I5227hp I5201hp I4302hp V6415hp V8
TransmissionT5T5M6T7T7
DrivetrainFWDFWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)650, 12650, 12500, 11500, 11500, 11
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/50-17205/50-17225/45-17225/40-18235/40-18
Total Price$35,725$37,325$54,055$65,785$75,435
Adjustments for Features0-225-6,775-7,925-8,850
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$35,725$37,100$47,280$57,860$66,585
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,375$0$10,580$19,305
Total Invoice$33,634$35,138$50,337$61,246$70,220
Adjustments for Features0-212-6,309-7,378-8,238
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$33,634$34,926$44,028$53,868$61,982
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,292$0$9,840$17,954

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Features Comparison: Volvo S40 vs. Mercedes-Benz SLK

Model Year20112011201320132013
ModelS40S40SLKSLKSLK
TrimT5T5 R-DesignSLK250SLK350SLK55 AMG
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000$1000   
6-speed manual  $150  
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1200$1200
FWD$0$0   
RWD  $0$0$0
Accessories 
Parking guidance system - passive  $250$250$250
Power rear side windows$200$200   
Remote app  $25$25$25
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$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
Obstacle detection, front  $150$150$150
Roll bar  $200$200$200
Torque vectoring, brake-based    $100
Cargo Management 
Rear seat pass-through$100$100   
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100   
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15$15$15
Residual heat  $50$50$50
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop    $150
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable    $500
Exterior 
Body kit $0  $0
Bodyside moldings$75$75   
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25$25$25
Power retractable hardtop  $6750$6750$6750
Rear spoiler $200$200$200$200
Sunroof$900$900   
Infotainment 
App support  $0$0$0
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25$25$25
DVD-compatible player  $0$0$0
In-vehicle Internet  $150$150$150
Media drive  $15$15$15
SD Card slot  $25$25$25
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25$25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation  $225$225$225
Traffic + travel information  $25$25$25
Traffic information$25$25   
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
Automatic headlights  $125$125$125
Automatic-off headlights$25$25   
Compass $0$0$0$0
Fog lights$125$125   
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50   
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$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$50   
Folding passenger seat$150$150   
Folding second row seats$300$300   
Leather door panel trim  $250$250$250
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50$50   
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50$50   
Memory system, passenger seat  $150$150$150
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  $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls   $100$100
Total Value of Features$3,500$3,725$10,275$11,425$12,350
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$225$6,775$7,925$8,850
Value of Feature Adjustments0-212-6,309-7,378-8,238

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Specifications Comparison: Volvo S40 vs. Mercedes-Benz SLK

Model Year20112013
ModelS40SLK
Body4dr Sedan2dr Hardtop conv.
Wheelbase103.9 in95.7 in
Length176.2 in162.8 in
Width69.7 in71.5 in
Height57.2 in51.2 in
Curb Weight3,364 lb.3,242 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.15.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.9 in38.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.2 in52.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.7 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.6 in42.5 in
Row 2 Headroom37.2 in0.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.1 in0.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room50.7 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom34.4 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
14.3 ft36.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
14.310.1 ft3

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Option Package Details
Volvo S40 T5

Preferred Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Sunroof900No
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Total Requested135060%
Total Not Requested90040%
Climate Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Automatic air recirculation100No
Total Requested55085%
Total Not Requested10015%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Dynaudio, 650W, 12 speakers350No
Total Requested87571%
Total Not Requested35029%

Option Package Details
Volvo S40 T5 R-Design

Climate Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Automatic air recirculation100No
Total Requested55085%
Total Not Requested10015%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Dynaudio, 650W, 12 speakers350No
Total Requested87571%
Total Not Requested35029%

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%
Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Parking guidance system - passive250No
Total Requested25038%
Total Not Requested40062%
Leather seating surfaces
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
No leather in second row-300No
Total Requested900106%
Total Not Requested-50-6%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Total Requested70078%
Total Not Requested20022%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25No
SD Card slot25No
In-vehicle Internet150No
App support0No
Total Requested80072%
Total Not Requested31528%
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%
Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Parking guidance system - passive250No
Total Requested25038%
Total Not Requested40062%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Total Requested70078%
Total Not Requested20022%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25No
SD Card slot25No
In-vehicle Internet150No
App support0No
Total Requested80072%
Total Not Requested31528%
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%
Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Parking guidance system - passive250No
Total Requested25038%
Total Not Requested40062%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Total Requested70078%
Total Not Requested20022%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25No
SD Card slot25No
In-vehicle Internet150No
App support0No
Total Requested80072%
Total Not Requested31528%

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