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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: $37,557

Volvo S40 T5   
Difference: $48,418

Lowest Total Invoice: $34,583

Volvo S40 T5   
Difference: $45,439

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20162016201620162006
ModelSLSLSLSLS40
TrimSL400SL550AMG SL63AMG SL65T5
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.4dr Sedan
Base Price $85,050 $108,050 $149,700 $217,550 $26,940
Base Invoice $79,097 $100,487 $139,221 $202,322 $25,359
Wood trim     0 0  
Premium Package         2,195
Climate Package         412
Convenience Package         405
Dynamic Trim Package         2,025
Metallic paint (extra cost)         475
Stability control         695
Xenon HID headlights         700
Navigation system         2,120
Audio Package         895
Wood trim     0 0  
Premium Package         1,887
Climate Package         354
Convenience Package         348
Dynamic Trim Package         1,741
Metallic paint (extra cost)         408
Stability control         597
Xenon HID headlights         602
Navigation system         1,823
Audio Package         769
Options (change) 0 0 0 0 9,922
Options (change) 0 0 0 0 8,529
Destination 925 925 925 925 695
Gas Tax 0 0 0 1,300 0
Total Price $85,975 $108,975 $150,625 $219,775 $37,557
Total Invoice $80,022 $101,412 $140,146 $204,547 $34,583

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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: $36,378
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $34,233
Model Year20162016201620162006
ModelSLSLSLSLS40
TrimSL400SL550AMG SL63AMG SL65T5
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.4dr Sedan
Engine329hp V6449hp V8577hp V8621hp V12218hp I5
TransmissionT7T7T7T7M6
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)600, 11600, 11600, 11900, 12305, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/40-18255/40-18255/35-19255/35-19205/50-17
Total Price$85,975$108,975$150,625$219,775$37,557
Adjustments for Features-12,040-15,090-19,515-26,4650
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$73,935$93,885$131,110$193,310$37,557
Cost Above Minimum$0$19,950$57,175$119,375$0
Total Invoice$80,022$101,412$140,146$204,547$34,583
Adjustments for Features-11,206-14,043-18,157-24,6310
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$68,816$87,369$121,989$179,916$34,583
Cost Above Minimum$0$18,553$53,173$111,100$0

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Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz SL vs. Volvo S40

Model Year20162016201620162006
ModelSLSLSLSLS40
TrimSL400SL550AMG SL63AMG SL65T5
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 
6-speed manual    $150
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 
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 
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 
Tire-pressure monitor$75$75$75$75 
Tires, run-flat$150$150   
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100$100$100$100 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50$50$50 
Cargo organizer    $100
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 washer fluid system$50$50$50$50 
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
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
Sunroof    $900
Infotainment 
App support$0$0$0$0 
Aux input$50$50$50$50 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25$25$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100$100$100 
CD changer, in-dash    $325
CD player$125$125$125$125 
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 
MP3-compatible player$50$50$50$50 
Navigation map updates, three years$0$0$0$0 
Satellite radio$200$200$200$200 
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 
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
Chronometer  $100$100 
Compass    $0
Cornering lights$50$50$50$50 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25$25$25 
Steering-linked headlights$150$150$150$150 
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 
Folding passenger seat    $150
Folding second row seats    $300
Illuminated door sill trim plates  $200$200 
Leather headliner   $1000 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat    $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat    $50
Massage, driver seat $100$100$100 
Massage, passenger seat $100$100$100 
Memory system, passenger seat$150$150$150$150 
Neck-level heating, front seats $150$150$150 
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 
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$15,215$18,265$22,690$29,640$3,175
Value of Feature Adjustments$12,040$15,090$19,515$26,465$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-11,206-14,043-18,157-24,6310

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Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz SL vs. Volvo S40

Model Year20162006
ModelSLS40
Body2dr Hardtop conv.4dr Sedan
Wheelbase101.8 in103.9 in
Length181.8 in175.9 in
Width73.9 in69.7 in
Height51.8 in57.2 in
Curb Weight3,936 lb.3,226 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 ft312.6 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
13.5 ft312.6 ft3

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Option Package Details
Volvo S40 T5

Xenon HID headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Total Requested550100%
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
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Total Requested155063%
Total Not Requested90037%
Climate Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Total Requested350100%
Total Not Requested00%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0No
Cargo organizer100No
Total Requested25071%
Total Not Requested10029%
Dynamic Trim Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Body kit0No
Rear spoiler200Yes
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
205/50R17 tires400No
Total Requested45053%
Total Not Requested40047%
Audio Package
FeatureValueRequested?
CD changer, in-dash200No
Surround sound250Yes
Unbranded, 305W, 12 speakers350No
Total Requested25031%
Total Not Requested55069%

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