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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: $36,847

Volvo S40 T5   
Difference: $67,928

Lowest Total Invoice: $34,072

Volvo S40 T5   
Difference: $63,521

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2011201120112008
ModelSLSLSLS40
TrimSL550SL63 AMGSL65 AMGT5
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.4dr Sedan
Base Price $102,600 $139,050 $198,750 $28,515
Base Invoice $95,418 $129,316 $184,838 $26,804
Wood trim   0 0  
Premium Package       2,350
Climate Package       412
Dynaudio Package       895
Navigation system       2,205
Xenon HID headlights       800
Metallic paint (extra cost)       475
Proximity key       450
Wood trim   0 0  
Premium Package       2,021
Climate Package       354
Dynaudio Package       769
Navigation system       1,896
Xenon HID headlights       688
Metallic paint (extra cost)       408
Proximity key       387
Options (change) 0 0 0 7,587
Options (change) 0 0 0 6,523
Destination 875 875 875 745
Gas Tax 1,300 2,600 2,600 0
Total Price $104,775 $142,525 $202,225 $36,847
Total Invoice $97,593 $132,791 $188,313 $34,072

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volvo S40 T5
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $55,523
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $51,966
Model Year2011201120112008
ModelSLSLSLS40
TrimSL550SL63 AMGSL65 AMGT5
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.4dr Sedan
Engine382hp V8518hp V8604hp V12227hp I5
TransmissionT7T7T5T5
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)510, 10510, 10510, 10650, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/40-18255/35-19255/35-19205/50-17
Total Price$104,775$142,525$202,225$36,847
Adjustments for Features-12,405-13,755-15,2050
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$92,370$128,770$187,020$36,847
Cost Above Minimum$0$36,400$94,650$0
Total Invoice$97,593$132,791$188,313$34,072
Adjustments for Features-11,555-12,816-14,1590
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$86,038$119,975$174,154$34,072
Cost Above Minimum$0$33,937$88,116$0

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Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz SL vs. Volvo S40

Model Year2011201120112008
ModelSLSLSLS40
TrimSL550SL63 AMGSL65 AMGT5
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200$1200  
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1000$1000
RWD$0$0$0 
FWD   $0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows   $200
Power trunk closer  $350 
Proximity key  $250$250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual   $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350$350 
Wind blocker, small$100$100$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Auto-raising roll bars / headrests$500$500$500 
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75 
Obstacle detection, front  $150 
Obstacle detection, rear  $250 
Side curtain airbags   $350
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50$50 
Rear seat pass-through   $100
Storage compartment under front seat(s)$50$50$50 
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100$100 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15$15 
Residual heat$50$50$50 
Wiper de-icer$25$25$25 
Exterior 
Body kit $0$0 
Bodyside moldings   $75
Glass roof panel(s)  $300 
Power retractable hardtop$6750$6750$6750 
Sunroof   $900
Infotainment 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100$100 
DVD-compatible player$0$0$0 
HD radio$50$50$50 
iPod integration$100$100$100 
Media drive$15$15$15 
SD Card slot$25$25$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200$200 
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75$75 
Automatic headlights$125$125$125 
Automatic-off headlights   $25
Compass   $0
Cornering lights$50$50$50 
Interior ambient lighting$150$150$150 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25$25 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim   $100
Center armrest(s), second row   $50
Cooled or ventilated front seats  $300 
Folding passenger seat   $150
Folding second row seats   $300
Leather door panel trim$250$250$250 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150  $150
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat   $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat   $50
Massage, driver seat $100$100 
Massage, passenger seat $100$100 
Memory system, passenger seat$150$150$150 
Metal pedals$75$75$75 
Neck-level heating, front seats  $150 
No leather in second row$-300$-300$-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$50 
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50$50 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100   
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100   
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat $100$100 
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat $100$100 
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100 
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100 
Synthetic suede headliner $650$650 
Synthetic suede steering wheel $150$150 
Upholstered instrument panel, leather$1000$1000$1000 
Wood trim$300$300$300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive hydraulic struts, auto-leveling and ht. adjustable$4000$4000$4000 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0$0 
Transmission 
Launch control $100  
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100 
Total Value of Features$16,405$17,755$19,205$4,000
Value of Feature Adjustments$12,405$13,755$15,205$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-11,555-12,816-14,1590

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Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz SL vs. Volvo S40

Model Year20112008
ModelSLS40
Body2dr Hardtop conv.4dr Sedan
Wheelbase100.8 in103.9 in
Length180.4 in175.9 in
Width71.5 in69.7 in
Height51.1 in57.2 in
Curb Weight4,221 lb.3,226 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
7.2 ft312.6 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
10.2 ft312.6 ft3

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Option Package Details
Volvo S40 T5

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested625100%
Total Not Requested00%
Xenon HID headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Total Requested700100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Sunroof900No
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Compass0No
205/50R17 tires400No
Total Requested180058%
Total Not Requested130042%
Climate Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Total Requested350100%
Total Not Requested00%
Dynaudio Package
FeatureValueRequested?
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Dynaudio, 650W, 12 speakers350No
Total Requested45056%
Total Not Requested35044%

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