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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: $35,895

Volvo C30 T5   
Difference: $51,980

Lowest Total Invoice: $33,792

Volvo C30 T5   
Difference: $47,997

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201720172017201720092009
ModelSLSLSLSLC30C30
TrimSL450SL550AMG SL63AMG SL65T5T5 R-Design
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Base Price $86,950 $110,800 $151,350 $219,850 $23,800 $25,950
Base Invoice $80,864 $103,044 $140,756 $204,461 $22,372 $24,393
Wood trim     0 0 150 150
Power front seats         900 900
Special order charge         300 300
Preferred Package         1,595 1,595
Navigation system         2,205 2,205
Xenon HID headlights         700 700
Metallic paint (extra cost)         525 525
Auto-dimming rearview mirror         150 150
Rain-sensing wipers         175 175
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
Obstacle detection, rear         400 400
Heated front seats         450 450
Blind spot warning system         695 695
Cruise control         185  
Satellite radio         395  
Leather seating surfaces         1,200 200
Wood trim     0 0 141 141
Power front seats         846 846
Special order charge         282 282
Preferred Package         1,499 1,499
Navigation system         2,073 2,073
Xenon HID headlights         658 658
Metallic paint (extra cost)         494 494
Auto-dimming rearview mirror         141 141
Rain-sensing wipers         165 165
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
Obstacle detection, rear         376 376
Heated front seats         423 423
Blind spot warning system         653 653
Cruise control         174  
Satellite radio         371  
Leather seating surfaces         1,128 188
Options (change) 0 0 0 0 11,270 9,415
Options (change) 0 0 0 0 10,595 8,851
Destination 925 925 925 925 825 825
Gas Tax 0 0 0 1,300 0 0
Total Price $87,875 $111,725 $152,275 $222,075 $35,895 $36,190
Total Invoice $81,789 $103,969 $141,681 $206,686 $33,792 $34,069

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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: $37,715
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $34,720
Model Year201720172017201720092009
ModelSLSLSLSLC30C30
TrimSL450SL550AMG SL63AMG SL65T5T5 R-Design
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Engine362hp V6449hp V8577hp V8621hp V12227hp I5227hp I5
TransmissionT9T9T7T7M6M6
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)600, 11600, 11600, 11900, 12650, 10650, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/35-19255/35-19255/35-19255/35-19205/50-17215/45-18
Total Price$87,875$111,725$152,275$222,075$35,895$36,190
Adjustments for Features-14,265-17,315-22,790-26,89000
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$73,610$94,410$129,485$195,185$35,895$36,190
Cost Above Minimum$0$20,800$55,875$121,575$0$295
Total Invoice$81,789$103,969$141,681$206,686$33,792$34,069
Adjustments for Features-13,277-16,113-21,204-25,02700
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$68,512$87,856$120,477$181,659$33,792$34,069
Cost Above Minimum$0$19,344$51,965$113,147$0$277

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Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz SL vs. Volvo C30

Model Year201720172017201720092009
ModelSLSLSLSLC30C30
TrimSL450SL550AMG SL63AMG SL65T5T5 R-Design
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1400$1400    
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $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$200$200$200  
Automatic braking, low-speed$200$200$200$200  
Blind spot collision prevention   $150  
Blind spot warning system   $200$200$200
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system$0$0$0   
Collision preparation system, rear   $100  
Cross-traffic detection for collision preparation system   $0  
Cross-traffic warning, rear   $100  
Driver drowsiness monitor$150$150$150$150  
Forward collision warning$200$200$200$200  
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75$75  
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75$75$75  
Lane departure warning   $200  
Lane keeping assist   $400  
Obstacle detection, front $150$150$150  
Obstacle detection, rear $250$250$250$250$250
Pedestrian detection   $50  
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  
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable$500$500$500$500  
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 
Android Auto support$100$100$100$100  
App support$0$0$0$0  
Apple CarPlay support$100$100$100$100  
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25$25$25  
DVD-compatible player$0$0$0$0  
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  
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225$225$225  
Traffic + travel information$25$25$25$25  
Traffic information    $25$25
USB port    $25$25
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100$100$100  
Wi-Fi hotspot$50$50$50$50  
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  
Fog lights    $125$125
Interior ambient lighting, configurable$150$150$150$150  
LED headlights$1000$1000$1000$1000  
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25$25$25  
Power-folding mirrors    $50$50
Steering-linked headlights$150$150$150$150  
Xenon HID headlights    $500$500
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  
Folding second row seats    $300$300
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200$200$200$200  
Leather door panel trim$250$250$250$250  
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$650  
Upholstered instrument panel, leather$1000$1000$1000$1000  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Active curve tilting  $1000$1000  
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500$500    
Adaptive hydraulic struts, auto-leveling and ht. adjustable  $4000$4000  
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200$200$200  
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0 $0$0
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)   $0  
Transmission 
Launch control  $100   
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100$100$100  
Total Value of Features$17,265$20,315$25,790$29,890$3,000$3,000
Value of Feature Adjustments$14,265$17,315$22,790$26,890$0$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-13,277-16,113-21,204-25,02700

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Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz SL vs. Volvo C30

Model Year20172009
ModelSLC30
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hatch
Wheelbase101.7 in103.9 in
Length182.3 in167.4 in
Width73.9 in70.2 in
Height51.2 in57.0 in
Curb Weight3,827 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 T5

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 height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Total Requested1050100%
Total Not Requested00%
Preferred Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Trip computer150Yes
Fog lights125No
Surround sound250Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Dynaudio, 650W, 10 speakers350No
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Total Requested120072%
Total Not Requested47528%

Option Package Details
Volvo C30 T5 R-Design

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 height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Total Requested1050100%
Total Not Requested00%
Preferred Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Trip computer150Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Dynaudio, 650W, 10 speakers350No
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Total Requested120077%
Total Not Requested35023%

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