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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: $36,425

Volvo S40 T5   
Difference: $49,550

Lowest Total Invoice: $34,292

Volvo S40 T5   
Difference: $45,730

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201620162016201620112011
ModelSLSLSLSLS40S40
TrimSL400SL550AMG SL63AMG SL65T5T5 R-Design
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $85,050 $108,050 $149,700 $217,550 $27,750 $31,150
Base Invoice $79,097 $100,487 $139,221 $202,322 $26,085 $29,281
Wood trim     0 0    
Preferred Package         2,000  
Climate Package         900 900
Multimedia Package         2,000 2,000
Xenon HID headlights         800 800
Metallic paint (extra cost)         550 550
Obstacle detection, rear         400 400
Proximity key         450 450
Blind spot warning system         700 700
Leather seating surfaces           200
Wood trim     0 0    
Preferred Package         1,880  
Climate Package         846 846
Multimedia Package         1,880 1,880
Xenon HID headlights         752 752
Metallic paint (extra cost)         517 517
Obstacle detection, rear         376 376
Proximity key         423 423
Blind spot warning system         658 658
Leather seating surfaces           188
Options (change) 0 0 0 0 7,800 6,000
Options (change) 0 0 0 0 7,332 5,640
Destination 925 925 925 925 875 875
Gas Tax 0 0 0 1,300 0 0
Total Price $85,975 $108,975 $150,625 $219,775 $36,425 $38,025
Total Invoice $80,022 $101,412 $140,146 $204,547 $34,292 $35,796

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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: $39,360
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $36,246
Model Year201620162016201620112011
ModelSLSLSLSLS40S40
TrimSL400SL550AMG SL63AMG SL65T5T5 R-Design
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine329hp V6449hp V8577hp V8621hp V12227hp I5227hp I5
TransmissionT7T7T7T7T5T5
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)600, 11600, 11600, 11900, 12650, 12650, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/40-18255/40-18255/35-19255/35-19205/50-17205/50-17
Total Price$85,975$108,975$150,625$219,775$36,425$38,025
Adjustments for Features-10,190-13,240-18,215-24,5150-225
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$75,785$95,735$132,410$195,260$36,425$37,800
Cost Above Minimum$0$19,950$56,625$119,475$0$1,375
Total Invoice$80,022$101,412$140,146$204,547$34,292$35,796
Adjustments for Features-9,484-12,321-16,948-22,8160-212
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$70,538$89,091$123,198$181,731$34,292$35,584
Cost Above Minimum$0$18,553$52,660$111,193$0$1,292

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Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz SL vs. Volvo S40

Model Year201620162016201620112011
ModelSLSLSLSLS40S40
TrimSL400SL550AMG SL63AMG SL65T5T5 R-Design
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200$1200$1200$1200  
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic    $1000$1000
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 rear side windows    $200$200
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  
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$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$250$250
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  
Rear seat pass-through    $100$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$75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25$25$25 $25
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$900
Infotainment 
App support$0$0$0$0  
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25$25$25  
CD changer, in-dash    $325$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  
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  
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  
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$50
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim    $100$100
Automatic seat bolsters, driver $300$300$300  
Automatic seat bolsters, front passenger $300$300$300  
Center armrest(s), second row    $50$50
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300$300$300  
Door sill trim plates$100$100  $100$100
Folding passenger seat    $150$150
Folding second row seats    $300$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$50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat    $50$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 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   
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$14,965$18,015$22,990$29,290$4,775$5,000
Value of Feature Adjustments$10,190$13,240$18,215$24,515$0$225
Value of Feature Adjustments-9,484-12,321-16,948-22,8160-212

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Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz SL vs. Volvo S40

Model Year20162011
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.3,364 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

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%
Preferred Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Sunroof900No
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Total Requested135060%
Total Not Requested90040%
Climate Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Automatic air recirculation100Yes
Total Requested650100%
Total Not Requested00%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Dynaudio, 650W, 12 speakers350No
Total Requested87571%
Total Not Requested35029%

Option Package Details
Volvo S40 T5 R-Design

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?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Automatic air recirculation100Yes
Total Requested650100%
Total Not Requested00%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Dynaudio, 650W, 12 speakers350No
Total Requested87571%
Total Not Requested35029%

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