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Mercedes-Benz SL vs. Volvo S40 Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Mercedes-Benz SL vs. Volvo S40 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $38,030

Volvo S40 T5 R-Design   
Difference: $59,445

Lowest Total Invoice: $35,798

Volvo S40 T5 R-Design   
Difference: $55,006

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082008200820082009
ModelSLSLSLSLS40
TrimSL550SL600SL55 AMGSL65 AMGT5 R-Design
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.4dr Sedan
Base Price $95,300 $133,200 $129,300 $187,200 $32,350
Base Invoice $88,629 $123,876 $120,249 $174,096 $30,409
Wood trim     0 0  
Climate Package         675
Metallic paint (extra cost)         525
Xenon HID headlights         800
Leather seating surfaces         200
Proximity key         450
Navigation system         2,205
Wood trim     0 0  
Climate Package         634
Metallic paint (extra cost)         494
Xenon HID headlights         752
Leather seating surfaces         188
Proximity key         423
Navigation system         2,073
Options (change) 0 0 0 0 4,855
Options (change) 0 0 0 0 4,564
Destination 875 875 875 875 825
Gas Tax 1,300 2,600 2,600 2,600 0
Total Price $97,475 $136,675 $132,775 $190,675 $38,030
Total Invoice $90,804 $127,351 $123,724 $177,571 $35,798

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mercedes-Benz SL vs. Volvo S40

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volvo S40 T5 R-Design
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $47,230
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $43,627
Model Year20082008200820082009
ModelSLSLSLSLS40
TrimSL550SL600SL55 AMGSL65 AMGT5 R-Design
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.4dr Sedan
Engine382hp V8510hp V12510hp V8604hp V12227hp I5
TransmissionT7T5T5T5T5
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)250, 8250, 8250, 8250, 8160, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/40-18255/40-18255/35-19255/35-19205/50-17
Total Price$97,475$136,675$132,775$190,675$38,030
Adjustments for Features-12,215-13,915-13,065-14,0150
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$85,260$122,760$119,710$176,660$38,030
Cost Above Minimum$0$37,500$34,450$91,400$0
Total Invoice$90,804$127,351$123,724$177,571$35,798
Adjustments for Features-11,379-12,966-12,174-13,0520
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$79,425$114,385$111,550$164,519$35,798
Cost Above Minimum$0$34,960$32,125$85,094$0

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Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz SL vs. Volvo S40

Model Year20082008200820082009
ModelSLSLSLSLS40
TrimSL550SL600SL55 AMGSL65 AMGT5 R-Design
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200    
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1000$1000$1000$1000
RWD$0$0$0$0 
FWD    $0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows    $200
Power trunk closer $350 $350 
Proximity key $250 $250$250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual    $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350$350$350 
Universal garage door opener$100$100$100$100 
Wind blocker, small$100$100$100$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Auto-raising roll bars / headrests$500$500$500$500 
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75$75 
Side curtain airbags    $350
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50$50$50 
Rear seat pass-through    $100
Storage compartment under front seat(s)$50$50$50$50 
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100$100$100 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15$15$15 
Residual heat$50$50$50$50 
Wiper de-icer$25$25$25$25 
Exterior 
Body kit  $0$0$0
Bodyside moldings    $75
Power retractable hardtop$6750$6750$6750$6750 
Rear spoiler    $200
Sunroof    $900
Infotainment 
Aux input    $50
CD changer, in-dash    $325
CD changer, remote$200$200$200$200 
CD player$125$125$125$125 
HD radio    $50
Surround sound$250$250$250$250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200$200$200 
Traffic information    $25
USB port    $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75$75$75 
Automatic headlights$125$125$125$125 
Automatic-off headlights    $25
Compass    $0
Cornering lights $50 $50 
Interior ambient lighting$150$150$150$150 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25$25$25 
Steering-linked headlights    $150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim    $100
Center armrest(s), second row    $50
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300 $300 
Folding passenger seat    $150
Folding second row seats    $300
Leather door panel trim$250$250$250$250 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150   $150
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat    $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat    $50
Memory system, passenger seat$150$150$150$150 
Metal pedals$75$75$75$75 
No leather in second row$-300$-300$-300$-300 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150$150$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150$150$150 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100$100 
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat$50$50$50$50 
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50$50$50 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100    
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100    
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100$100$100 
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat $100$100$100 
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat $100$100$100 
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100$100 
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100$100 
Synthetic suede headliner $650$650$650 
Synthetic suede steering wheel  $150$150 
Upholstered instrument panel, leather$1000$1000$1000$1000 
Wood trim$300$300$300$300 
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel $150   
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive hydraulic struts, auto-leveling and ht. adjustable$4000$4000$4000$4000 
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0$0$0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100$100 
Total Value of Features$17,040$18,740$17,890$18,840$4,825
Value of Feature Adjustments$12,215$13,915$13,065$14,015$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-11,379-12,966-12,174-13,0520

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See a complete comparison of Mercedes-Benz SL vs. Volvo S40 features.

Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz SL vs. Volvo S40

Model Year20082009
ModelSLS40
Body2dr Hardtop conv.4dr Sedan
Wheelbase100.8 in103.9 in
Length178.5 in176.2 in
Width71.5 in69.7 in
Height51.0 in57.2 in
Curb Weight4,221 lb.3,274 lb.
Fuel Capacity21.1 gal.15.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.7 in38.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.0 in55.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.9 in53.7 in
Row 1 Legroom42.9 in41.6 in
Row 2 Headroom0.0 in37.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room0.0 in54.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in50.7 in
Row 2 Legroom0.0 in34.4 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum		7.3 ft312.6 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		10.2 ft312.6 ft3

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See a complete comparison of Mercedes-Benz SL vs. Volvo S40 specs.

Option Package Details
Volvo S40 T5 R-Design

Xenon HID headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Total Requested50077%
Total Not Requested15023%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Traffic information25No
Total Requested60096%
Total Not Requested254%
Climate Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Total Requested350100%
Total Not Requested00%

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