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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: $34,825

Volvo C30 T5   
Difference: $72,800

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,788

Volvo C30 T5   
Difference: $67,368

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2014201420142012
ModelSLSLSLC30
TrimSL550SL63 AMGSL65 AMGT5
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hatch
Base Price $106,700 $147,300 $214,500 $24,950
Base Invoice $99,231 $136,989 $199,485 $23,453
Wood trim   0 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
Blind spot warning system       700
Leather seating surfaces       1,200
Wood trim   0 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
Blind spot warning system       658
Leather seating surfaces       1,128
Options (change) 0 0 0 9,000
Options (change) 0 0 0 8,460
Destination 925 925 925 875
Gas Tax 0 0 1,300 0
Total Price $107,625 $148,225 $216,725 $34,825
Total Invoice $100,156 $137,914 $201,710 $32,788

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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: $57,745
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $53,358
Model Year2014201420142012
ModelSLSLSLC30
TrimSL550SL63 AMGSL65 AMGT5
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hatch
Engine429hp V8530hp V8621hp V12227hp I5
TransmissionT7T7T7M6
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)600, 14600, 14900, 12650, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/40-18255/35-19255/35-19205/50-17
Total Price$107,625$148,225$216,725$34,825
Adjustments for Features-15,055-19,730-26,3300
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$92,570$128,495$190,395$34,825
Cost Above Minimum$0$35,925$97,825$0
Total Invoice$100,156$137,914$201,710$32,788
Adjustments for Features-14,010-18,358-24,5060
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$86,146$119,556$177,204$32,788
Cost Above Minimum$0$33,410$91,058$0

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Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz SL vs. Volvo C30

Model Year2014201420142012
ModelSLSLSLC30
TrimSL550SL63 AMGSL65 AMGT5
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200$1200$1200 
6-speed manual   $150
RWD$0$0$0 
FWD   $0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed  $850 
Cruise control$150$150 $150
Hands-free trunk or liftgate$100$100$100 
Power door closers  $300 
Power trunk closer$350$350$350 
Remote app$25$25$25 
Semi-automated parking system$500$500$500 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual   $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350$350 
Universal garage door opener$100$100$100 
Wind blocker, power small$300$300$300 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Auto-raising roll bars / headrests$500$500$500 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial  $200 
Automatic braking, low-speed  $200 
Blind spot collision prevention  $150 
Blind spot warning system  $200$200
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system$0$0  
Driver drowsiness monitor$150$150$150 
Forward collision warning  $200 
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75$75 
Lane departure prevention  $150 
Lane departure warning  $200 
Night vision  $1750 
Obstacle detection, front$150$150$150 
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250$250 
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system  $0 
Rearview camera$200$200$200 
Temporary spare tire   $150
Tires, run-flat$150   
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100$100$100 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50$50 
Storage compartment under front seat(s)$50$50$50 
Climate Control 
Adaptive windshield washer system$0$0$0 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15$15 
Rear wiper   $175
Residual heat$50$50$50 
Wiper de-icer$25$25$25 
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential  $300 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150$150$150 
Exterior 
Body kit (gray/black)   $0
Electronically-variable tint, sunroof or glass roof panel  $2000 
Glass roof panel(s)$300$300$300 
Power retractable hardtop$6750$6750$6750 
Rear spoiler $200$200 
Sunroof   $900
Wheel-lip moldings   $75
Infotainment 
App support$0$0$0 
CD changer, in-dash$325$325$325 
CD player   $125
DVD-compatible player$0$0$0 
In-vehicle Internet$150$150$150 
iPod integration$100$100$100 
Media drive$15$15$15 
SD Card slot$25$25$25 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225$225 
Traffic + travel information$25$25$25 
Traffic information   $25
USB port   $25
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25   
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75$75 
Auto-dimming headlights$200$200$200 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150$150$150 
Automatic headlights$125$125$125 
Automatic-off headlights   $25
Chronometer $100$100 
Cornering lights$50$50$50 
Fog lights$125$125$125 
Interior ambient lighting$150$150$150 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25$25 
Power-folding mirrors   $50
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim   $100
Automatic seat bolsters, driver$300$300$300 
Automatic seat bolsters, front passenger$300$300$300 
Center armrest(s), second row   $50
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300$300$300 
Door sill trim plates$100   
Folding second row seats   $300
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200$200 
Leather door panel trim$250$250$250 
Leather headliner  $1000 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat   $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat   $50
Massage, driver seat$100$100$100 
Massage, passenger seat$100$100$100 
Metal pedals$75$75$75 
Neck-level heating, front seats$150$150$150 
No leather in second row$-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 
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50$50 
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100 
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100 
Synthetic suede headliner $650  
Upholstered instrument panel, leather$1000$1000$1000 
Wood trim$300$300$300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500   
Adaptive hydraulic struts, auto-leveling and ht. adjustable $4000$4000 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0$0 
Transmission 
Launch control $100  
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100$100 
Total Value of Features$17,905$22,580$29,180$2,850
Value of Feature Adjustments$15,055$19,730$26,330$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-14,010-18,358-24,5060

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Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz SL vs. Volvo C30

Model Year20142012
ModelSLC30
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hatch
Wheelbase101.8 in103.9 in
Length181.8 in167.4 in
Width73.9 in70.2 in
Height51.8 in57.0 in
Curb Weight4,002 lb.3,212 lb.
Fuel Capacity19.8 gal.15.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.1 in38.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.5 in53.6 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 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
8.5 ft312.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
13.5 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%
Blind spot warning system
FeatureValueRequested?
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Total Requested20080%
Total Not Requested5020%
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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