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As far as the color goes, it only matters for short time periods. If you are parking in the sun all day, it makes no difference whatsoever. There is only so much heat being generated - it's not like after 12 hours the car will be 200 degrees if black and 150 degrees if white. It tops out at some certain temp eventually, regardless of color. The black car will just get to that point sooner than a white car. Regardless, don't park it under trees if possible, that is much worse for the paint finish. And a window screen will definitely help not only heat gain but will protect the dash from drying out as quickly.
Black cars are definitely hotter than all other colors under the sun. Our model confirmed it last summer when we did a photo shoot in the Denver summer sun. We were there for a few hours. She could post on the white car with no problem, but had trouble with the black. It was so hot she was not comfortable putting her hands (and other parts) on the hood.
I believe the car color theory is just myth, with regards to the outside color. I black car may absord more heat externally than a white car, but really matters is how cool it is on the inside. After all, we sit in the driver's seat not the hood. Get your windows tinted and get a windshield cover. You'll be fine.
^^ vo7848 did state that it's hotter externally. And that doesn't mean it'll be that noticeably hotter inside a black car. And why is this thread being talked about in the winter?
park away from the tree, the sap will bake into your clear coat even if its in the shade, sun would be better with the windshield shade, so your interior doesn't fade.
