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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: $33,817

Volvo C30 Version 1.0   
Difference: $52,158

Lowest Total Invoice: $31,024

Volvo C30 Version 1.0   
Difference: $48,998

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201620162016201620082008
ModelSLSLSLSLC30C30
TrimSL400SL550AMG SL63AMG SL65Version 1.0Version 2.0
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Base Price $85,050 $108,050 $149,700 $217,550 $22,950 $25,700
Base Invoice $79,097 $100,487 $139,221 $202,322 $21,573 $24,158
Wood trim     0 0 210 210
Power front seats         900 900
Special order charge         300 300
Climate Package         412 412
Navigation system         2,205 2,205
Metallic paint (extra cost)         475 475
Trip computer         100 100
Auto-dimming rearview mirror         150 150
Cruise control         185 185
Automatic air recirculation         200 200
Automatic climate control, front         250 250
Universal garage door opener         225 225
Fog lights         295 295
Obstacle detection, rear         400 400
Proximity key         450 450
Blind spot warning system         695 695
Xenon HID headlights         700 700
Leather seating surfaces         1,200 1,200
Rear spoiler         200  
Sport suspension (upgrade)         275  
Satellite radio         295  
Wood trim     0 0 181 181
Power front seats         774 774
Special order charge         258 258
Climate Package         354 354
Navigation system         1,896 1,896
Metallic paint (extra cost)         408 408
Trip computer         86 86
Auto-dimming rearview mirror         129 129
Cruise control         159 159
Automatic air recirculation         172 172
Automatic climate control, front         215 215
Universal garage door opener         194 194
Fog lights         254 254
Obstacle detection, rear         344 344
Proximity key         387 387
Blind spot warning system         598 598
Xenon HID headlights         602 602
Leather seating surfaces         1,032 1,032
Rear spoiler         172  
Sport suspension (upgrade)         237  
Satellite radio         254  
Options (change) 0 0 0 0 10,122 9,352
Options (change) 0 0 0 0 8,706 8,043
Destination 925 925 925 925 745 745
Gas Tax 0 0 0 1,300 0 0
Total Price $85,975 $108,975 $150,625 $219,775 $33,817 $35,797
Total Invoice $80,022 $101,412 $140,146 $204,547 $31,024 $32,946

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volvo C30 Version 1.0
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $39,693
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $37,396
Model Year201620162016201620082008
ModelSLSLSLSLC30C30
TrimSL400SL550AMG SL63AMG SL65Version 1.0Version 2.0
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Engine329hp V6449hp V8577hp V8621hp V12227hp I5227hp I5
TransmissionT7T7T7T7M6M6
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)600, 11600, 11600, 11900, 12160, 8650, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/40-18255/40-18255/35-19255/35-19205/50-17215/45-18
Total Price$85,975$108,975$150,625$219,775$33,817$35,797
Adjustments for Features-12,465-15,515-20,490-26,7900-250
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$73,510$93,460$130,135$192,985$33,817$35,547
Cost Above Minimum$0$19,950$56,625$119,475$0$1,730
Total Invoice$80,022$101,412$140,146$204,547$31,024$32,946
Adjustments for Features-11,602-14,438-19,065-24,9340-230
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$68,420$86,974$121,081$179,613$31,024$32,716
Cost Above Minimum$0$18,554$52,661$111,193$0$1,692

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Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz SL vs. Volvo C30

Model Year201620162016201620082008
ModelSLSLSLSLC30C30
TrimSL400SL550AMG SL63AMG SL65Version 1.0Version 2.0
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200$1200$1200$1200  
6-speed manual    $150$150
RWD$0$0$0$0  
FWD    $0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed   $850  
Cruise control$150$150$150 $150$150
Hands-free trunk or liftgate $100$100$100  
Power door closers   $300  
Power trunk closer $350$350$350  
Proximity key $250$250$250$250$250
Remote app$25$25$25$25  
Semi-automated parking system $500$500$500  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual    $250$250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350$350$350  
Wind blocker, power small$300$300$300$300  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Auto-raising roll bars / headrests$500$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$200
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system$0$0$0   
Driver drowsiness monitor$150$150$150$150  
Forward collision warning   $200  
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75$75  
Knee airbag, passenger$75$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$250$250
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system   $0  
Rearview camera $200$200$200  
Temporary spare tire    $150$150
Tires, run-flat$150$150    
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100$100$100$100  
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50$50$50  
Storage compartment under front seat(s)$50$50$50$50  
Climate Control 
Adaptive windshield washer system$0$0$0$0  
Heated washer fluid system$50$50$50$50  
Rear wiper    $175$175
Residual heat$50$50$50$50  
Washer fluid outlets in wiper blade$100$100$100$100  
Wiper de-icer$25$25$25$25  
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential  $300$300  
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150$150$150$150  
Raised top speed limiter  $0$0  
Exterior 
Body kit     $0
Body kit (gray/black)    $0 
Electronically-variable tint, sunroof or glass roof panel   $2000  
Glass roof panel(s)$300$300$300$300  
Power retractable hardtop$6750$6750$6750$6750  
Rear spoiler  $200$200$200$200
Wheel-lip moldings    $75$75
Infotainment 
App support$0$0$0$0  
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25$25$25  
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100$100$100  
DVD-compatible player$0$0$0$0  
HD radio$50$50$50$50  
In-vehicle Internet$150$150$150$150  
iPod integration$100$100$100$100  
Media drive$15$15$15$15  
Navigation map updates, three years$0$0$0$0  
SD Card slot$25$25$25$25  
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25$25$25  
Surround sound$250$250$250$250 $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225$225$225  
Traffic + travel information$25$25$25$25  
Traffic information    $25$25
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100$100$100  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25$25    
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75$75$75  
Auto-dimming headlights$200$200$200$200  
Automatic headlights$125$125$125$125  
Automatic-off headlights    $25$25
Chronometer  $100$100  
Cornering lights$50$50$50$50  
Interior ambient lighting$150$150$150$150  
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25$25$25  
Power-folding mirrors    $50$50
Steering-linked headlights$150$150$150$150  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Automatic seat bolsters, driver $300$300$300  
Automatic seat bolsters, front passenger $300$300$300  
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300$300$300  
Door sill trim plates$100$100    
Folding second row seats    $300$300
Illuminated door sill trim plates  $200$200  
Leather door panel trim$250$250$250$250  
Leather headliner   $1000  
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat    $50$50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat    $50$50
Massage, driver seat $100$100$100  
Massage, passenger seat $100$100$100  
Metal pedals$75$75$75$75  
Neck-level heating, front seats $150$150$150  
No leather in second row$-300$-300$-300$-300  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150$150$150  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150$150$150$150  
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat$50$50$50$50  
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50$50$50  
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   
Upholstered instrument panel, leather$1000$1000$1000$1000  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500$500    
Adaptive hydraulic struts, auto-leveling and ht. adjustable  $4000$4000  
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200$200  
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0$0$0$0
Transmission 
Launch control  $100   
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100$100$100  
Total Value of Features$14,815$17,865$22,840$29,140$2,350$2,600
Value of Feature Adjustments$12,465$15,515$20,490$26,790$0$250
Value of Feature Adjustments-11,602-14,438-19,065-24,9340-230

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Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz SL vs. Volvo C30

Model Year20162008
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 Weight3,936 lb.3,202 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 Version 1.0

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested625100%
Total Not Requested00%
Blind spot warning system
FeatureValueRequested?
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Total Requested20080%
Total Not Requested5020%
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%
Climate Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Total Requested350100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Volvo C30 Version 2.0

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested625100%
Total Not Requested00%
Blind spot warning system
FeatureValueRequested?
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Total Requested20080%
Total Not Requested5020%
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%
Climate Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Total Requested350100%
Total Not Requested00%

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