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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: $34,125

Volvo C30 T5   
Difference: $71,700

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,130

Volvo C30 T5   
Difference: $66,440

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220122012
ModelSLSLC30
TrimSL550SL63 AMGT5
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hatch
Base Price $103,650 $140,440 $24,950
Base Invoice $96,395 $130,609 $23,453
Wood trim   0  
Climate Package     900
Platinum Package     2,400
Premier Plus Package     2,000
Xenon HID headlights     800
Metallic paint (extra cost)     550
Proximity key     450
Leather seating surfaces     1,200
Wood trim   0  
Climate Package     846
Platinum Package     2,256
Premier Plus Package     1,880
Xenon HID headlights     752
Metallic paint (extra cost)     517
Proximity key     423
Leather seating surfaces     1,128
Options (change) 0 0 8,300
Options (change) 0 0 7,802
Destination 875 875 875
Gas Tax 1,300 2,600 0
Total Price $105,825 $143,915 $34,125
Total Invoice $98,570 $134,084 $32,130

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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: $56,595
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $52,371
Model Year201220122012
ModelSLSLC30
TrimSL550SL63 AMGT5
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hatch
Engine382hp V8518hp V8227hp I5
TransmissionT7T7M6
DrivetrainRWDRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)510, 10510, 10650, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/40-18255/35-19205/50-17
Total Price$105,825$143,915$34,125
Adjustments for Features-15,105-16,1550
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$90,720$127,760$34,125
Cost Above Minimum$0$37,040$0
Total Invoice$98,570$134,084$32,130
Adjustments for Features-14,069-15,0510
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$84,501$119,033$32,130
Cost Above Minimum$0$34,532$0

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Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz SL vs. Volvo C30

Model Year201220122012
ModelSLSLC30
TrimSL550SL63 AMGT5
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200$1200 
6-speed manual  $150
RWD$0$0 
FWD  $0
Accessories 
Power trunk closer$350$350 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350 
Universal garage door opener$100$100 
Wind blocker, small$100$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Auto-raising roll bars / headrests$500$500 
Knee airbag, driver$75$75 
Side curtain airbags  $350
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50 
Storage compartment under front seat(s)$50$50 
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15 
Rear wiper  $175
Residual heat$50$50 
Wiper de-icer$25$25 
Exterior 
Body kit $0 
Body kit (gray/black)  $0
Power retractable hardtop$6750$6750 
Sunroof  $900
Wheel-lip moldings  $75
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25
CD changer, in-dash$325$325 
CD player  $125
DVD-compatible player$0$0 
iPod integration$100$100 
Media drive$15$15 
SD Card slot$25$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200 
USB port  $25
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150$150 
Automatic headlights$125$125 
Automatic-off headlights  $25
Cornering lights$50$50 
Fog lights$125$125 
Interior ambient lighting$150$150 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25 
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 
Folding second row seats  $300
Leather door panel trim$250$250 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 $150
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $50
Massage, driver seat $100 
Massage, passenger seat $100 
Metal pedals$75$75 
Neck-level heating, front seats$150$150 
No leather in second row$-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 
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50 
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat$100$100 
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat$100$100 
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Synthetic suede headliner $650 
Synthetic suede steering wheel $150 
Upholstered instrument panel, leather$1000$1000 
Wood trim$300$300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive hydraulic struts, auto-leveling and ht. adjustable$4000$4000 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0 
Transmission 
Launch control $100 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100 
Total Value of Features$17,905$18,955$2,800
Value of Feature Adjustments$15,105$16,155$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-14,069-15,0510

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Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz SL vs. Volvo C30

Model Year20122012
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.3,212 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
7.2 ft312.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
10.2 ft320.2 ft3

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Option Package Details
Volvo C30 T5

Xenon HID headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Total Requested650100%
Total Not Requested00%
Climate Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Automatic air recirculation100Yes
Total Requested650100%
Total Not Requested00%
Platinum Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Unbranded, 650W, 10 speakers350No
Total Requested107575%
Total Not Requested35025%
Premier Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Aluminum trim100No
Total Requested105051%
Total Not Requested100049%

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