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Volvo V50 vs. Mercedes-Benz SLK Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Volvo V50 vs. Mercedes-Benz SLK Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $37,940

Volvo V50 T5   
Difference: $18,615

Lowest Total Invoice: $35,009

Volvo V50 T5   
Difference: $17,649

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200620112011
ModelV50SLKSLK
TrimT5SLK300SLK350
Body4dr Wagon2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Base Price $28,140 $47,650 $53,300
Base Invoice $26,487 $44,314 $49,569
Dynamic Trim Package 2,025    
Premium Package 2,195    
Xenon HID headlights 700    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 475 720 720
Stability control 695    
Navigation system 2,120    
Audio Package 895    
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
Dynamic Trim Package 1,741    
Premium Package 1,887    
Xenon HID headlights 602    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 408 670 670
Stability control 597    
Navigation system 1,823    
Audio Package 769    
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) 9,105 8,030 9,190
Options (change) 7,827 7,469 8,548
Destination 695 875 875
Total Price $37,940 $56,555 $63,365
Total Invoice $35,009 $52,658 $58,992

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volvo V50 vs. Mercedes-Benz SLK

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volvo V50 T5
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $12,215
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $11,690
Model Year200620112011
ModelV50SLKSLK
TrimT5SLK300SLK350
Body4dr Wagon2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Engine218hp I5228hp V6300hp V6
TransmissionM6M6M6
DrivetrainFWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)305, 12?, 9?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/50-17225/45-17225/40-18
Total Price$37,940$56,555$63,365
Adjustments for Features0-6,400-6,400
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$37,940$50,155$56,965
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$6,810
Total Invoice$35,009$52,658$58,992
Adjustments for Features0-5,959-5,958
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$35,009$46,699$53,034
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$6,335

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Features Comparison: Volvo V50 vs. Mercedes-Benz SLK

Model Year200620112011
ModelV50SLKSLK
TrimT5SLK300SLK350
Body4dr Wagon2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150$150
FWD$0  
RWD $0$0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows$200  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$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  
Knee airbag, driver $75$75
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75
Side curtain airbags$350  
Tire-pressure monitor $75$75
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75  
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15$15
Rain-sensing wipers $175$175
Rear wiper$175  
Residual heat $50$50
Variable intermittent wipers$75  
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75  
Power retractable hardtop $6750$6750
Sunroof$900  
Infotainment 
Aux input $50$50
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100
DVD-compatible player $0$0
HD radio $50$50
iPod integration $100$100
Media drive $15$15
MP3-compatible player $50$50
Satellite radio $200$200
Surround sound$250  
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200$200
Traffic information $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  
Cornering lights $50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50  
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50  
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25$25
Visor mirror, driver $10$10
Visor mirror, passenger $10$10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100  
Center armrest(s), second row$50  
Folding passenger seat$150  
Folding second row seats$300  
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50  
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50  
Memory system, passenger seat $150$150
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$3,325$9,725$9,725
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$6,400$6,400
Value of Feature Adjustments0-5,959-5,958

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Specifications Comparison: Volvo V50 vs. Mercedes-Benz SLK

Model Year20062011
ModelV50SLK
Body4dr Wagon2dr Hardtop conv.
Wheelbase103.9 in95.7 in
Length177.7 in160.7 in
Width69.7 in70.4 in
Height57.2 in51.0 in
Curb Weight3,327 lb.3,210 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.9 in37.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.2 in52.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.7 in54.6 in
Row 1 Legroom41.6 in42.5 in
Row 2 Headroom38.1 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
27.4 ft36.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
62.9 ft39.8 ft3

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Option Package Details
Volvo V50 T5

Dynamic Trim Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Body kit0Yes
Rear spoiler200Yes
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
205/50R17 tires400No
Total Requested45053%
Total Not Requested40047%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Sunroof900No
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Total Requested155063%
Total Not Requested90037%
Audio Package
FeatureValueRequested?
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Surround sound250No
Unbranded, 305W, 12 speakers350No
Total Requested20025%
Total Not Requested60075%

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 information25No
HD radio50No
Media drive, large15No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested60059%
Total Not Requested41541%
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 wipers100No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150No
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 integration100No
Total Requested81539%
Total Not Requested125061%

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 information25No
HD radio50No
Media drive, large15No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested60059%
Total Not Requested41541%
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 wipers100No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150No
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 integration100No
Total Requested81539%
Total Not Requested125061%

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