metallic paint is free , special paints pearls etc they charge the difference between metallic and special.
volvo did try charging for metallic but that got shot down pretty quickly.
so if mettallic is listed at £600 and pearl/mica etc is £800 you would pay £200.
the chr is looking reasonable this quarter, good spec if you can live with the size its a good option.
i did consider it last time but had a problem with the roofline kept banging head getting in/out. but that may just be my back restrictions. i do like the looks.