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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: $38,027

Volvo V50 T5   
Difference: $66,748

Lowest Total Invoice: $35,200

Volvo V50 T5   
Difference: $62,393

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2011201120112007
ModelSLSLSLV50
TrimSL550SL63 AMGSL65 AMGT5
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.4dr Wagon
Base Price $102,600 $139,050 $198,750 $29,590
Base Invoice $95,418 $129,316 $184,838 $27,850
Wood trim   0 0  
Premium Package       2,395
Climate Package       412
Audio Package       895
Metallic paint (extra cost)       475
Satellite radio       295
Proximity key       450
Xenon HID headlights       700
Navigation system       2,120
Wood trim   0 0  
Premium Package       2,059
Climate Package       354
Audio Package       769
Metallic paint (extra cost)       408
Satellite radio       253
Proximity key       387
Xenon HID headlights       602
Navigation system       1,823
Options (change) 0 0 0 7,742
Options (change) 0 0 0 6,655
Destination 875 875 875 695
Gas Tax 1,300 2,600 2,600 0
Total Price $104,775 $142,525 $202,225 $38,027
Total Invoice $97,593 $132,791 $188,313 $35,200

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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: $54,793
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $51,257
Model Year2011201120112007
ModelSLSLSLV50
TrimSL550SL63 AMGSL65 AMGT5
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.4dr Wagon
Engine382hp V8518hp V8604hp V12218hp I5
TransmissionT7T7T5T5
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)510, 10510, 10510, 10325, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/40-18255/35-19255/35-19205/55-16
Total Price$104,775$142,525$202,225$38,027
Adjustments for Features-11,955-12,655-14,1050
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$92,820$129,870$188,120$38,027
Cost Above Minimum$0$37,050$95,300$0
Total Invoice$97,593$132,791$188,313$35,200
Adjustments for Features-11,136-11,791-13,1350
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$86,457$121,000$175,178$35,200
Cost Above Minimum$0$34,543$88,721$0

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Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz SL vs. Volvo V50

Model Year2011201120112007
ModelSLSLSLV50
TrimSL550SL63 AMGSL65 AMGT5
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.4dr Wagon
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
Tire-pressure monitor$75$75$75 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50$50 
Cargo cover   $75
Roof rails   $250
Storage compartment under front seat(s)$50$50$50 
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15$15 
Rear wiper   $175
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 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200$200 
Traffic information$25$25$25 
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 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25$25 
Steering-linked headlights$150$150$150 
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-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 
Neck-level heating, front seats  $150 
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 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$16,355$17,055$18,505$4,400
Value of Feature Adjustments$11,955$12,655$14,105$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-11,136-11,791-13,1350

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Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz SL vs. Volvo V50

Model Year20112007
ModelSLV50
Body2dr Hardtop conv.4dr Wagon
Wheelbase100.8 in103.9 in
Length180.4 in177.7 in
Width71.5 in69.7 in
Height51.1 in57.2 in
Curb Weight4,221 lb.3,327 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
7.2 ft327.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
10.2 ft362.9 ft3

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Option Package Details
Volvo V50 T5

Xenon HID headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Total Requested550100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Roof rails250No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Compass0No
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
Total Requested180061%
Total Not Requested115039%
Climate Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Total Requested350100%
Total Not Requested00%
Audio Package
FeatureValueRequested?
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
MP3-compatible player50Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Aux input50Yes
Unbranded, 325W, 12 speakers350No
Total Requested55061%
Total Not Requested35039%

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