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Mercedes-Benz SL vs. Volvo XC70 Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Mercedes-Benz SL vs. Volvo XC70 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $47,862

Volvo XC70 3.2   
Difference: $51,263

Lowest Total Invoice: $44,207

Volvo XC70 3.2   
Difference: $48,132

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082008200820082008
ModelSLSLSLSLXC70
TrimSL550SL600SL55 AMGSL65 AMG3.2
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.4dr Wagon
Base Price $95,300 $133,200 $129,300 $187,200 $36,775
Base Invoice $88,629 $123,876 $120,249 $174,096 $34,569
Obstacle detection, rear 1,130 1,130 1,130 1,130  
Power trunk closer 520   520    
Wood trim     0 0  
Dynaudio 650W 12 speakers         1,650
Premium Package         2,995
Personal Car Communicator         495
Climate Package         612
Convenience Package         1,195
Metallic paint (extra cost)         475
Xenon HID headlights         800
Navigation system         2,120
Obstacle detection, rear 1,051 1,051 1,051 1,051  
Power trunk closer 484   484    
Wood trim     0 0  
Dynaudio 650W 12 speakers         1,419
Premium Package         2,575
Personal Car Communicator         426
Climate Package         527
Convenience Package         1,027
Metallic paint (extra cost)         408
Xenon HID headlights         688
Navigation system         1,823
Options (change) 1,650 1,130 1,650 1,130 10,342
Options (change) 1,535 1,051 1,535 1,051 8,893
Destination 875 875 875 875 745
Gas Tax 1,300 2,600 2,600 2,600 0
Total Price $99,125 $137,805 $134,425 $191,805 $47,862
Total Invoice $92,339 $128,402 $125,259 $178,622 $44,207

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mercedes-Benz SL vs. Volvo XC70

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volvo XC70 3.2
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $43,668
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $41,057
Model Year20082008200820082008
ModelSLSLSLSLXC70
TrimSL550SL600SL55 AMGSL65 AMG3.2
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.4dr Wagon
Engine382hp V8510hp V12510hp V8604hp V12235hp I6
TransmissionT7T5T5T5T6
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)250, 8250, 8250, 8250, 8650, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/40-18255/40-18255/35-19255/35-19215/65-16
Total Price$99,125$137,805$134,425$191,805$47,862
Adjustments for Features-7,595-8,945-8,445-9,0450
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$91,530$128,860$125,980$182,760$47,862
Cost Above Minimum$0$37,330$34,450$91,230$0
Total Invoice$92,339$128,402$125,259$178,622$44,207
Adjustments for Features-7,075-8,335-7,869-8,4230
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$85,264$120,067$117,390$170,199$44,207
Cost Above Minimum$0$34,803$32,126$84,935$0

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Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz SL vs. Volvo XC70

Model Year20082008200820082008
ModelSLSLSLSLXC70
TrimSL550SL600SL55 AMGSL65 AMG3.2
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.4dr Wagon
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200    
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1000$1000$1000 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic    $1100
RWD$0$0$0$0 
AWD    $1700
Accessories 
Power liftgate    $350
Power rear side windows    $200
Power trunk closer$350$350$350$350 
Proximity key $250 $250$250
Remote start    $150
Remote window/roof operation$15$15$15$15 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual    $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350$350$350 
Wind blocker, small$100$100$100$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Auto-raising roll bars / headrests$500$500$500$500 
Heartbeat monitor    $0
Hill descent control    $250
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75$75 
Security status communicator    $50
Side curtain airbags    $350
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50$50$50 
Aluminum roof rails    $250
Cargo cover    $75
Cargo mat    $40
Cargo net    $40
Cargo organizer    $100
Overhead sunglass holder    $25
Storage compartment under front seat(s)$50$50$50$50 
Climate Control 
Rear air vents    $100
Rear wiper    $175
Residual heat$50$50$50$50 
Wiper de-icer$25$25$25$25 
Exterior 
Body kit  $0$0 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)    $250
Deep-tinted rear windows    $275
Power retractable hardtop$6750$6750$6750$6750 
Rear bumper protector    $40
Skid plate (one)    $50
Sunroof    $900
Wheel-lip moldings    $75
Infotainment 
Aux input    $50
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100$100$100 
CD changer, in-dash    $325
CD changer, remote$200$200$200$200 
CD player$125$125$125$125 
Rear seat audio controls    $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200$200$200 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75$75$75 
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
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row    $50
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300 $300 
Folding passenger seat    $150
Folding second row seats    $300
Heated second row seats    $200
Leather door panel trim$250$250$250$250 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150   $150
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat    $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat    $50
Manual recliner, second row seats    $75
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/leather-wrapped steering wheel $150   
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive hydraulic struts, auto-leveling and ht. adjustable$4000$4000$4000$4000 
Raised heavy-duty suspension    $0
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0$0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100$100 
Total Value of Features$16,215$17,565$17,065$17,665$8,620
Value of Feature Adjustments$7,595$8,945$8,445$9,045$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-7,075-8,335-7,869-8,4230

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Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz SL vs. Volvo XC70

Model Year20082008
ModelSLXC70
Body2dr Hardtop conv.4dr Wagon
Wheelbase100.8 in110.8 in
Length178.5 in190.5 in
Width71.5 in75.8 in
Height51.0 in63.1 in
Curb Weight4,221 lb.4,093 lb.
Fuel Capacity21.1 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.7 in38.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.0 in57.4 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.9 in54.8 in
Row 1 Legroom42.9 in41.9 in
Row 2 Headroom0.0 in38.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room0.0 in56.5 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in55.1 in
Row 2 Legroom0.0 in34.6 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
7.3 ft333.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
10.2 ft372.1 ft3

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Option Package Details
Volvo XC70 3.2

Dynaudio, 650W, 12 speakers
FeatureValueRequested?
Dynaudio, 650W, 12 speakers350No
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Rear seat audio controls25No
Total Requested65063%
Total Not Requested37537%
Xenon HID headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Headlight washers50Yes
Total Requested55079%
Total Not Requested15021%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Wood trim300Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Sunroof900No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Compass0No
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Total Requested165065%
Total Not Requested90035%
Personal Car Communicator
FeatureValueRequested?
Remote start150No
Proximity key250Yes
Heartbeat monitor0No
Security status communicator50No
Total Requested25056%
Total Not Requested20044%
Climate Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200No
Heated front seats200Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Heated windshield washer nozzles15Yes
Total Requested36565%
Total Not Requested20035%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Deep-tinted rear windows275No
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Power liftgate350No
Compass0No
Cargo net40No
Overhead sunglass holder25No
Cargo organizer100No
Automatic air recirculation100Yes
Total Requested50039%
Total Not Requested79061%

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