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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: $38,845

Volvo V50 T5 R-Design   
Difference: $18,800

Lowest Total Invoice: $36,565

Volvo V50 T5 R-Design   
Difference: $17,110

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2010201620162016
ModelV50SLKSLKSLK
TrimT5 R-DesignSLK300SLK350AMG SLK55
Body4dr Wagon2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Base Price $33,050 $47,000 $59,200 $72,600
Base Invoice $31,067 $43,710 $55,056 $67,518
Blind spot warning system 695      
Climate Package 900      
Navigation system 1,800      
Xenon HID headlights 800      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 720 720 720
Leather seating surfaces 200 770    
Premium 2 Package   4,490 4,490 3,050
Premium 1 Package   3,390    
Rear spoiler   350 350  
Blind spot warning system 653      
Climate Package 846      
Navigation system 1,692      
Xenon HID headlights 752      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 517 670 670 670
Leather seating surfaces 188 716    
Premium 2 Package   4,175 4,175 2,837
Premium 1 Package   3,153    
Rear spoiler   326 326  
Options (change) 4,945 9,720 5,560 3,770
Options (change) 4,648 9,040 5,171 3,507
Destination 850 925 925 925
Total Price $38,845 $57,645 $65,685 $77,295
Total Invoice $36,565 $53,675 $61,152 $71,950

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volvo V50 T5 R-Design
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $10,265
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $9,163
Model Year2010201620162016
ModelV50SLKSLKSLK
TrimT5 R-DesignSLK300SLK350AMG SLK55
Body4dr Wagon2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Engine227hp I5241hp I4302hp V6415hp V8
TransmissionM6T9T7T7
DrivetrainAWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)160, 8500, 11500, 11500, 11
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/50-17225/45-17225/40-18235/40-18
Total Price$38,845$57,645$65,685$77,295
Adjustments for Features0-8,535-8,335-8,985
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$38,845$49,110$57,350$68,310
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$8,240$19,200
Total Invoice$36,565$53,675$61,152$71,950
Adjustments for Features0-7,947-7,760-8,364
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$36,565$45,728$53,392$63,586
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$7,664$17,858

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Features Comparison: Volvo V50 vs. Mercedes-Benz SLK

Model Year2010201620162016
ModelV50SLKSLKSLK
TrimT5 R-DesignSLK300SLK350AMG SLK55
Body4dr Wagon2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150   
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1400  
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1200$1200
AWD$1700   
RWD $0$0$0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows$200   
Proximity key $250$250$250
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$100$100
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75   
Roof rails$250   
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$150$150
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable   $500
Exterior 
Body kit$0 $0$0
Bodyside moldings$75   
Glass roof panel(s) $300$300$300
Power retractable hardtop $6750$6750$6750
Rear bumper protector$40   
Infotainment 
App support $0$0$0
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25$25
CD changer, in-dash$325   
CD player $125$125$125
DVD-compatible player $0$0$0
In-vehicle Internet $150$150$150
Media drive $15$15$15
Navigation map updates, three years $0$0$0
SD Card slot $25$25$25
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25$25
Surround sound $250$250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225$225$225
Traffic + travel information $25$25$25
Traffic information$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 headlights $200$200$200
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150$150$150
Automatic headlights $125$125$125
Automatic-off headlights$25   
Fog lights$125   
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50   
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50   
Interior ambient lighting   $150
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25$25$25
Visor mirror, driver $10$10$10
Visor mirror, passenger $10$10$10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50   
Folding passenger seat$150   
Folding second row seats$300   
Leather door panel trim $250$250$250
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$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
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100$100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100
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$100
Total Value of Features$4,165$12,700$12,500$13,150
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$8,535$8,335$8,985
Value of Feature Adjustments0-7,947-7,760-8,364

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Specifications Comparison: Volvo V50 vs. Mercedes-Benz SLK

Model Year20102016
ModelV50SLK
Body4dr Wagon2dr Hardtop conv.
Wheelbase103.9 in95.7 in
Length178.0 in162.8 in
Width69.7 in71.5 in
Height57.4 in51.2 in
Curb Weight3,322 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 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
12.8 ft36.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
44.2 ft310.1 ft3

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Option Package Details
Volvo V50 T5 R-Design

Climate Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Automatic air recirculation100No
Total Requested35078%
Total Not Requested10022%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK300

Leather seating surfaces
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Leather door panel trim250No
No leather in second row-300No
Total Requested900106%
Total Not Requested-50-6%
Premium 2 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Analog clock25No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
DVD-compatible player0No
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
SD Card slot25No
In-vehicle Internet150No
App support0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Total Requested185078%
Total Not Requested51522%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Surround sound250No
Proximity key250No
Remote window/roof operation15Yes
Neck-level heating, front seats150No
iPod integration100Yes
Harman/Kardon, 500W, 11 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested51534%
Total Not Requested100066%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK350

Premium 2 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Analog clock25No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
DVD-compatible player0No
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
SD Card slot25No
In-vehicle Internet150No
App support0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Total Requested185078%
Total Not Requested51522%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SLK AMG SLK55

Premium 2 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Navigation map updates, three years0No
DVD-compatible player0No
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
SD Card slot25No
In-vehicle Internet150No
App support0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Total Requested115080%
Total Not Requested29020%

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