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Mercedes-Benz SL vs. Volvo V50 Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Mercedes-Benz SL vs. Volvo V50 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $36,975

Volvo V50 T5   
Difference: $61,630

Lowest Total Invoice: $34,809

Volvo V50 T5   
Difference: $57,046

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200820082008200820112011
ModelSLSLSLSLV50V50
TrimSL550SL600SL55 AMGSL65 AMGT5T5 R-Design
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Base Price $95,300 $133,200 $129,300 $187,200 $29,000 $32,850
Base Invoice $88,629 $123,876 $120,249 $174,096 $27,260 $30,879
Obstacle detection, rear 1,130 1,130 1,130 1,130 400 400
Wood trim     0 0    
Preferred Package         2,000  
Climate Package         900 900
Multimedia Package         2,000 2,000
Metallic paint (extra cost)         550 550
Proximity key         450 450
Xenon HID headlights         800 800
Leather seating surfaces           200
Obstacle detection, rear 1,051 1,051 1,051 1,051 376 376
Wood trim     0 0    
Preferred Package         1,880  
Climate Package         846 846
Multimedia Package         1,880 1,880
Metallic paint (extra cost)         517 517
Proximity key         423 423
Xenon HID headlights         752 752
Leather seating surfaces           188
Options (change) 1,130 1,130 1,130 1,130 7,100 5,300
Options (change) 1,051 1,051 1,051 1,051 6,674 4,982
Destination 875 875 875 875 875 875
Gas Tax 1,300 2,600 2,600 2,600 0 0
Total Price $98,605 $137,805 $133,905 $191,805 $36,975 $39,025
Total Invoice $91,855 $128,402 $124,775 $178,622 $34,809 $36,736

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mercedes-Benz SL vs. Volvo V50

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volvo V50 T5
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $49,980
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $46,194
Model Year200820082008200820112011
ModelSLSLSLSLV50V50
TrimSL550SL600SL55 AMGSL65 AMGT5T5 R-Design
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Engine382hp V8510hp V12510hp V8604hp V12227hp I5227hp I5
TransmissionT7T5T5T5T5T5
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)250, 8250, 8250, 8250, 8650, 12650, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/40-18255/40-18255/35-19255/35-19205/50-17205/50-17
Total Price$98,605$137,805$133,905$191,805$36,975$39,025
Adjustments for Features-11,650-13,350-12,500-13,4500-475
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$86,955$124,455$121,405$178,355$36,975$38,550
Cost Above Minimum$0$37,500$34,450$91,400$0$1,575
Total Invoice$91,855$128,402$124,775$178,622$34,809$36,736
Adjustments for Features-10,852-12,439-11,648-12,5260-447
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$81,003$115,963$113,127$166,096$34,809$36,289
Cost Above Minimum$0$34,960$32,124$85,093$0$1,480

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Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz SL vs. Volvo V50

Model Year200820082008200820112011
ModelSLSLSLSLV50V50
TrimSL550SL600SL55 AMGSL65 AMGT5T5 R-Design
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200     
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1000$1000$1000$1000$1000
RWD$0$0$0$0  
FWD    $0$0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows    $200$200
Power trunk closer $350 $350  
Proximity key $250 $250$250$250
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, 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  
Obstacle detection, front$150$150$150$150  
Side curtain airbags    $350$350
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50$50$50  
Cargo cover    $75$75
Roof rails     $250
Storage compartment under front seat(s)$50$50$50$50  
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15$15$15  
Rear wiper    $175$175
Residual heat$50$50$50$50  
Wiper de-icer$25$25$25$25  
Exterior 
Body kit  $0$0 $0
Bodyside moldings    $75$75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25$25$25 $25
Power retractable hardtop$6750$6750$6750$6750  
Rear bumper protector    $40$40
Rear spoiler     $200
Sunroof    $900$900
Infotainment 
Aux input    $50$50
CD changer, in-dash    $325$325
CD changer, remote$200$200$200$200  
CD player$125$125$125$125  
HD radio    $50$50
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200$200$200  
Traffic information    $25$25
USB port    $25$25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75$75$75  
Automatic headlights$125$125$125$125  
Automatic-off headlights    $25$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$150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim    $100$100
Center armrest(s), second row    $50$50
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300 $300  
Folding passenger seat    $150$150
Folding second row seats    $300$300
Leather door panel trim$250$250$250$250  
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150   $150$150
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat    $50$50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat    $50$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 headrest height adjuster, driver seat$50$50$50$50  
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50$50$50  
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100     
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$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  
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$16,465$18,165$17,315$18,265$4,815$5,290
Value of Feature Adjustments$11,650$13,350$12,500$13,450$0$475
Value of Feature Adjustments-10,852-12,439-11,648-12,5260-447

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See a complete comparison of Mercedes-Benz SL vs. Volvo V50 features.

Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz SL vs. Volvo V50

Model Year20082011
ModelSLV50
Body2dr Hardtop conv.4dr Wagon
Wheelbase100.8 in103.9 in
Length178.5 in178.0 in
Width71.5 in69.7 in
Height51.0 in58.0 in
Curb Weight4,221 lb.3,571 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 in38.1 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 ft312.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		10.2 ft344.2 ft3

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See a complete comparison of Mercedes-Benz SL vs. Volvo V50 specs.

Option Package Details
Volvo V50 T5

Xenon HID headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Total Requested50077%
Total Not Requested15023%
Preferred Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Sunroof900No
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power tilt 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 information25No
Dynaudio, 650W, 12 speakers350No
Total Requested85069%
Total Not Requested37531%

Option Package Details
Volvo V50 T5 R-Design

Xenon HID headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Total Requested50077%
Total Not Requested15023%
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 information25No
Dynaudio, 650W, 12 speakers350No
Total Requested85069%
Total Not Requested37531%

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