Mercedes-Benz SL Mercedes-Benz SL 2008 Volvo C30 Volvo C30 2013

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Mercedes-Benz SL vs. Volvo C30 Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Mercedes-Benz SL vs. Volvo C30 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $33,945

Volvo C30 T5   
Difference: $63,530

Lowest Total Invoice: $31,962

Volvo C30 T5   
Difference: $58,842

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082008200820082013
ModelSLSLSLSLC30
TrimSL550SL600SL55 AMGSL65 AMGT5
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hatch
Base Price $95,300 $133,200 $129,300 $187,200 $25,500
Base Invoice $88,629 $123,876 $120,249 $174,096 $23,970
Wood trim     0 0  
Platinum Package         5,000
Climate Package         800
Leather seating surfaces         1,200
Metallic paint (extra cost)         550
Wood trim     0 0  
Platinum Package         4,700
Climate Package         752
Leather seating surfaces         1,128
Metallic paint (extra cost)         517
Options (change) 0 0 0 0 7,550
Options (change) 0 0 0 0 7,097
Destination 875 875 875 875 895
Gas Tax 1,300 2,600 2,600 2,600 0
Total Price $97,475 $136,675 $132,775 $190,675 $33,945
Total Invoice $90,804 $127,351 $123,724 $177,571 $31,962

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mercedes-Benz SL vs. Volvo C30

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volvo C30 T5
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $50,340
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $46,555
Model Year20082008200820082013
ModelSLSLSLSLC30
TrimSL550SL600SL55 AMGSL65 AMGT5
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hatch
Engine382hp V8510hp V12510hp V8604hp V12227hp I5
TransmissionT7T5T5T5M6
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)250, 8250, 8250, 8250, 8650, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/40-18255/40-18255/35-19255/35-19205/50-17
Total Price$97,475$136,675$132,775$190,675$33,945
Adjustments for Features-13,190-14,890-14,040-14,9900
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$84,285$121,785$118,735$175,685$33,945
Cost Above Minimum$0$37,500$34,450$91,400$0
Total Invoice$90,804$127,351$123,724$177,571$31,962
Adjustments for Features-12,287-13,874-13,083-13,9600
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$78,517$113,477$110,641$163,611$31,962
Cost Above Minimum$0$34,960$32,124$85,094$0

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Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz SL vs. Volvo C30

Model Year20082008200820082013
ModelSLSLSLSLC30
TrimSL550SL600SL55 AMGSL65 AMGT5
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200    
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1000$1000$1000 
6-speed manual    $150
RWD$0$0$0$0 
FWD    $0
Accessories 
Power trunk closer $350 $350 
Proximity key $250 $250$250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual    $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350$350$350 
Universal garage door opener$100$100$100$100 
Wind blocker, small$100$100$100$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Auto-raising roll bars / headrests$500$500$500$500 
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75$75 
Side curtain airbags    $350
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50$50$50 
Storage compartment under front seat(s)$50$50$50$50 
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15$15$15 
Rear wiper    $175
Residual heat$50$50$50$50 
Wiper de-icer$25$25$25$25 
Exterior 
Body kit  $0$0 
Body kit (gray/black)    $0
Power retractable hardtop$6750$6750$6750$6750 
Sunroof    $900
Wheel-lip moldings    $75
Infotainment 
Aux input    $50
Bluetooth audio streaming    $25
CD changer, remote$200$200$200$200 
HD radio    $50
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200$200$200 
Traffic information    $25
USB port    $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75$75$75 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150$150$150$150 
Automatic headlights$125$125$125$125 
Automatic-off headlights    $25
Cornering lights $50 $50 
Fog lights$125$125$125$125 
Interior ambient lighting$150$150$150$150 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25$25$25 
Steering-linked headlights    $150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim    $100
Center armrest(s), second row    $50
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300 $300 
Door sill trim plates$100$100$100$100 
Folding second row seats    $300
Leather door panel trim$250$250$250$250 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150   $150
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat    $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat    $50
Metal pedals$75$75$75$75 
No leather in second row$-300$-300$-300$-300 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150$150$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150$150$150 
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat$50$50$50$50 
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50$50$50 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100    
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100    
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat $100$100$100 
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat $100$100$100 
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100$100 
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100$100 
Synthetic suede headliner $650$650$650 
Synthetic suede steering wheel  $150$150 
Upholstered instrument panel, leather$1000$1000$1000$1000 
Wood trim$300$300$300$300 
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel $150   
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive hydraulic struts, auto-leveling and ht. adjustable$4000$4000$4000$4000 
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0$0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100$100 
Total Value of Features$16,390$18,090$17,240$18,190$3,200
Value of Feature Adjustments$13,190$14,890$14,040$14,990$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-12,287-13,874-13,083-13,9600

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Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz SL vs. Volvo C30

Model Year20082013
ModelSLC30
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hatch
Wheelbase100.8 in103.9 in
Length178.5 in167.4 in
Width71.5 in70.2 in
Height51.0 in57.0 in
Curb Weight4,221 lb.3,212 lb.
Fuel Capacity21.1 gal.15.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.7 in38.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.0 in53.6 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.9 in53.1 in
Row 1 Legroom42.9 in42.3 in
Row 2 Headroom0.0 in36.4 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room0.0 in47.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in41.5 in
Row 2 Legroom0.0 in33.9 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
7.3 ft312.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
10.2 ft320.2 ft3

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Option Package Details
Volvo C30 T5

Platinum Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Traffic information25No
Unbranded, 650W, 10 speakers350No
Proximity key250Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Sunroof900No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Aluminum trim100No
Total Requested285065%
Total Not Requested152535%
Climate Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Automatic air recirculation100Yes
Total Requested500100%
Total Not Requested00%

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