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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: $36,945

Volvo S40 T5 R-Design   
Difference: $47,980

Lowest Total Invoice: $34,779

Volvo S40 T5 R-Design   
Difference: $44,266

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20152015201520152010
ModelSLSLSLSLS40
TrimSL400SL550SL63 AMGSL65 AMGT5 R-Design
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.4dr Sedan
Base Price $84,000 $106,900 $148,050 $215,250 $31,150
Base Invoice $78,120 $99,417 $137,687 $200,183 $29,281
Wood trim     0 0  
Climate Package         900
Navigation system         1,800
Xenon HID headlights         800
Metallic paint (extra cost)         550
Blind spot warning system         695
Leather seating surfaces         200
Wood trim     0 0  
Climate Package         846
Navigation system         1,692
Xenon HID headlights         752
Metallic paint (extra cost)         517
Blind spot warning system         653
Leather seating surfaces         188
Options (change) 0 0 0 0 4,945
Options (change) 0 0 0 0 4,648
Destination 925 925 925 925 850
Gas Tax 0 0 0 1,300 0
Total Price $84,925 $107,825 $148,975 $217,475 $36,945
Total Invoice $79,045 $100,342 $138,612 $202,408 $34,779

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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: $35,900
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $33,022
Model Year20152015201520152010
ModelSLSLSLSLS40
TrimSL400SL550SL63 AMGSL65 AMGT5 R-Design
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.4dr Sedan
Engine329hp V6429hp V8577hp V8621hp V12227hp I5
TransmissionT7T7T7T7T5
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)600, 11600, 11600, 11900, 12160, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/40-18255/40-18255/35-19255/35-19205/50-17
Total Price$84,925$107,825$148,975$217,475$36,945
Adjustments for Features-12,080-15,130-20,105-26,4050
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$72,845$92,695$128,870$191,070$36,945
Cost Above Minimum$0$19,850$56,025$118,225$0
Total Invoice$79,045$100,342$138,612$202,408$34,779
Adjustments for Features-11,244-14,080-18,706-24,5760
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$67,801$86,262$119,906$177,832$34,779
Cost Above Minimum$0$18,461$52,105$110,031$0

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Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz SL vs. Volvo S40

Model Year20152015201520152010
ModelSLSLSLSLS40
TrimSL400SL550SL63 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$1200$1200$1200 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic    $1000
RWD$0$0$0$0 
FWD    $0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed   $850 
Cruise control$150$150$150 $150
Hands-free trunk or liftgate $100$100$100 
Power door closers   $300 
Power rear side windows    $200
Power trunk closer $350$350$350 
Proximity key $250$250$250 
Remote app$25$25$25$25 
Semi-automated parking system $500$500$500 
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, 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
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 
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system   $0 
Rearview camera $200$200$200 
Temporary spare tire    $150
Tires, run-flat$150$150   
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100$100$100$100 
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 
Adaptive windshield washer system$0$0$0$0 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15$15$15 
Residual heat$50$50$50$50 
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
Bodyside moldings    $75
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
Infotainment 
App support$0$0$0$0 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25$25$25 
CD changer, in-dash    $325
CD player$125$125$125$125 
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 
Surround sound$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
USB port    $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 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150$150$150$150 
Automatic headlights$125$125$125$125 
Automatic-off headlights    $25
Chronometer  $100$100 
Compass    $0
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
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$100  $100
Folding passenger seat    $150
Folding second row seats    $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
Massage, driver seat $100$100$100 
Massage, passenger seat $100$100$100 
Memory system, passenger seat$150$150$150$150 
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 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 recliner, passenger seat$100$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  
Upholstered instrument panel, leather$1000$1000$1000$1000 
Wood trim$300$300$300$300 
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
Transmission 
Launch control  $100  
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100$100$100 
Total Value of Features$15,605$18,655$23,630$29,930$3,525
Value of Feature Adjustments$12,080$15,130$20,105$26,405$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-11,244-14,080-18,706-24,5760

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Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz SL vs. Volvo S40

Model Year20152010
ModelSLS40
Body2dr Hardtop conv.4dr Sedan
Wheelbase101.8 in103.9 in
Length181.8 in176.2 in
Width73.9 in69.7 in
Height51.8 in57.2 in
Curb Weight3,936 lb.3,274 lb.
Fuel Capacity19.8 gal.15.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.1 in38.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.5 in55.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 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
8.5 ft314.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
13.5 ft314.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Volvo S40 T5 R-Design

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested625100%
Total Not Requested00%
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?
Heated front seats200Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Automatic air recirculation100Yes
Total Requested450100%
Total Not Requested00%

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