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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: $35,725

Volvo C30 T5   
Difference: $70,220

Lowest Total Invoice: $33,632

Volvo C30 T5   
Difference: $65,049

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20112011201120092009
ModelSLSLSLC30C30
TrimSL550SL63 AMGSL65 AMGT5T5 R-Design
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Base Price $102,600 $139,050 $198,750 $23,800 $25,950
Base Invoice $95,418 $129,316 $184,838 $22,372 $24,393
Obstacle detection, rear 1,170 1,170   400 400
Wood trim   0 0 150 150
Climate Package       675 675
Power front seats       900 900
Special order charge       300 300
Preferred Package       1,595 1,595
Navigation system       2,205 2,205
Metallic paint (extra cost)       525 525
Auto-dimming rearview mirror       150 150
Automatic air recirculation       200 200
Automatic climate control, front       250 250
Universal garage door opener       225 225
Sport suspension (upgrade)       275  
Bluetooth cell phone link       295 295
CD changer, in-dash       475 475
Xenon HID headlights       700 700
Cruise control       185  
Satellite radio       395  
Leather seating surfaces       1,200 200
Obstacle detection, rear 1,088 1,088   376 376
Wood trim   0 0 141 141
Climate Package       634 634
Power front seats       846 846
Special order charge       282 282
Preferred Package       1,499 1,499
Navigation system       2,073 2,073
Metallic paint (extra cost)       494 494
Auto-dimming rearview mirror       141 141
Automatic air recirculation       188 188
Automatic climate control, front       235 235
Universal garage door opener       212 212
Sport suspension (upgrade)       259  
Bluetooth cell phone link       277 277
CD changer, in-dash       447 447
Xenon HID headlights       658 658
Cruise control       174  
Satellite radio       371  
Leather seating surfaces       1,128 188
Options (change) 1,170 1,170 0 11,100 9,245
Options (change) 1,088 1,088 0 10,435 8,691
Destination 875 875 875 825 825
Gas Tax 1,300 2,600 2,600 0 0
Total Price $105,945 $143,695 $202,225 $35,725 $36,020
Total Invoice $98,681 $133,879 $188,313 $33,632 $33,909

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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: $56,165
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $51,958
Model Year20112011201120092009
ModelSLSLSLC30C30
TrimSL550SL63 AMGSL65 AMGT5T5 R-Design
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Engine382hp V8518hp V8604hp V12227hp I5227hp I5
TransmissionT7T7T5M6M6
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)510, 10510, 10510, 10650, 10650, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/40-18255/35-19255/35-19205/50-17215/45-18
Total Price$105,945$143,695$202,225$35,725$36,020
Adjustments for Features-14,055-15,405-16,45500
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$91,890$128,290$185,770$35,725$36,020
Cost Above Minimum$0$36,400$93,880$0$295
Total Invoice$98,681$133,879$188,313$33,632$33,909
Adjustments for Features-13,091-14,353-15,32300
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$85,590$119,526$172,990$33,632$33,909
Cost Above Minimum$0$33,936$87,400$0$277

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Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz SL vs. Volvo C30

Model Year20112011201120092009
ModelSLSLSLC30C30
TrimSL550SL63 AMGSL65 AMGT5T5 R-Design
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200$1200   
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1000  
6-speed manual   $150$150
RWD$0$0$0  
FWD   $0$0
Accessories 
Power trunk closer  $350  
Proximity key  $250$250$250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual   $250$250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350$350  
Wind blocker, small$100$100$100  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Auto-raising roll bars / headrests$500$500$500  
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75  
Obstacle detection, front$150$150$150  
Side curtain airbags   $350$350
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50$50  
Storage compartment under front seat(s)$50$50$50  
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15$15  
Rear wiper   $175$175
Residual heat$50$50$50  
Wiper de-icer$25$25$25  
Exterior 
Body kit $0$0 $0
Body kit (gray/black)   $0 
Glass roof panel(s)  $300  
Power retractable hardtop$6750$6750$6750  
Rear spoiler   $200$200
Wheel-lip moldings   $75$75
Infotainment 
DVD-compatible player$0$0$0  
iPod integration$100$100$100  
Media drive$15$15$15  
SD Card slot$25$25$25  
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200$200  
USB port   $25$25
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100$100  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75$75  
Automatic headlights$125$125$125  
Automatic-off headlights   $25$25
Cornering lights$50$50$50  
Interior ambient lighting$150$150$150  
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25$25  
Steering-linked headlights$150$150$150  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats  $300  
Door sill trim plates$100$100$100  
Folding second row seats   $300$300
Leather door panel trim$250$250$250  
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150  $150$150
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat   $50$50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat   $50$50
Massage, driver seat $100$100  
Massage, passenger seat $100$100  
Metal pedals$75$75$75  
Neck-level heating, front seats  $150  
No leather in second row$-300$-300$-300  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150$150  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150$150  
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat$50$50$50  
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50$50  
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100    
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100    
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat $100$100  
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat $100$100  
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100  
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100  
Synthetic suede headliner $650$650  
Synthetic suede steering wheel $150$150  
Upholstered instrument panel, leather$1000$1000$1000  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive hydraulic struts, auto-leveling and ht. adjustable$4000$4000$4000  
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0$0$0$0
Transmission 
Launch control $100   
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100  
Total Value of Features$16,105$17,455$18,505$2,050$2,050
Value of Feature Adjustments$14,055$15,405$16,455$0$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-13,091-14,353-15,32300

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Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz SL vs. Volvo C30

Model Year20112009
ModelSLC30
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hatch
Wheelbase100.8 in103.9 in
Length180.4 in167.4 in
Width71.5 in70.2 in
Height51.1 in57.0 in
Curb Weight4,221 lb.3,202 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
7.2 ft312.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
10.2 ft320.2 ft3

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Option Package Details
Volvo C30 T5

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested625100%
Total Not Requested00%
Climate Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Total Requested350100%
Total Not Requested00%
Power front seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Total Requested1050100%
Total Not Requested00%
Preferred Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Trip computer150Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Dynaudio, 650W, 10 speakers350No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Total Requested132579%
Total Not Requested35021%

Option Package Details
Volvo C30 T5 R-Design

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested625100%
Total Not Requested00%
Climate Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Total Requested350100%
Total Not Requested00%
Power front seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Total Requested1050100%
Total Not Requested00%
Preferred Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Trip computer150Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Dynaudio, 650W, 10 speakers350No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Total Requested120077%
Total Not Requested35023%

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