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Volvo C30 vs. Mercedes-Benz SL Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Volvo C30 vs. Mercedes-Benz SL Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $33,397

Volvo C30 Version 1.0   
Difference: $68,418

Lowest Total Invoice: $30,663

Volvo C30 Version 1.0   
Difference: $64,177

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200820082009200920092009
ModelC30C30SLSLSLSL
TrimVersion 1.0Version 2.0SL550SL600SL63 AMGSL65 AMG
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Base Price $22,950 $25,700 $98,500 $139,100 $135,000 $194,700
Base Invoice $21,573 $24,158 $91,605 $129,363 $125,550 $181,071
Power front seats 900 900        
Special order charge 300 300        
Climate Package 412 412        
Metallic paint (extra cost) 475 475        
Wood trim 210 210     0 0
CD changer, in-dash 475 475        
Satellite radio 295          
Navigation system 2,205 2,205        
Universal garage door opener 225 225        
Leather seating surfaces 1,200 1,200        
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 150 150        
Trip computer 100 100        
Automatic air recirculation 200 200        
Automatic climate control, front 250 250        
Fog lights 295 295        
Cruise control 185 185        
Xenon HID headlights 700 700        
Obstacle detection, rear 400 400 1,140   1,140  
Proximity key 450 450        
Sport suspension (upgrade) 275          
Power front seats 774 774        
Special order charge 258 258        
Climate Package 354 354        
Metallic paint (extra cost) 408 408        
Wood trim 181 181     0 0
CD changer, in-dash 409 409        
Satellite radio 254          
Navigation system 1,896 1,896        
Universal garage door opener 194 194        
Leather seating surfaces 1,032 1,032        
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 129 129        
Trip computer 86 86        
Automatic air recirculation 172 172        
Automatic climate control, front 215 215        
Fog lights 254 254        
Cruise control 159 159        
Xenon HID headlights 602 602        
Obstacle detection, rear 344 344 1,060   1,060  
Proximity key 387 387        
Sport suspension (upgrade) 237          
Options (change) 9,702 9,132 1,140 0 1,140 0
Options (change) 8,345 7,854 1,060 0 1,060 0
Destination 745 745 875 875 875 875
Gas Tax 0 0 1,300 2,600 2,600 2,600
Total Price $33,397 $35,577 $101,815 $142,575 $139,615 $198,175
Total Invoice $30,663 $32,757 $94,840 $132,838 $130,085 $184,546

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volvo C30 vs. Mercedes-Benz SL

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volvo C30 Version 1.0
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $53,813
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $50,573
Model Year200820082009200920092009
ModelC30C30SLSLSLSL
TrimVersion 1.0Version 2.0SL550SL600SL63 AMGSL65 AMG
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Engine227hp I5227hp I5382hp V8510hp V12518hp V8604hp V12
TransmissionM6M6T7T5T7T5
DrivetrainFWDFWDRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)160, 8650, 10510, 10510, 10510, 10510, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/50-17215/45-18255/40-18255/40-18255/35-19255/35-19
Total Price$33,397$35,577$101,815$142,575$139,615$198,175
Adjustments for Features0-450-14,605-16,905-15,955-17,005
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$33,397$35,127$87,210$125,670$123,660$181,170
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,730$0$38,460$36,450$93,960
Total Invoice$30,663$32,757$94,840$132,838$130,085$184,546
Adjustments for Features0-414-13,604-15,750-14,866-15,836
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$30,663$32,343$81,236$117,088$115,219$168,710
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,680$0$35,852$33,983$87,474

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Features Comparison: Volvo C30 vs. Mercedes-Benz SL

Model Year200820082009200920092009
ModelC30C30SLSLSLSL
TrimVersion 1.0Version 2.0SL550SL600SL63 AMGSL65 AMG
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150    
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1200 $1200 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1000 $1000
FWD$0$0    
RWD  $0$0$0$0
Accessories 
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
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
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
Body kit (gray/black)$0     
Glass roof panel(s)   $300 $300
Power retractable hardtop  $6750$6750$6750$6750
Rear spoiler $200    
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75    
Infotainment 
Bluetooth cell phone link  $100$100$100$100
DVD-compatible player  $0$0$0$0
iPod integration  $100$100$100$100
Media drive  $15$15$15$15
SD Card slot  $25$25$25$25
Surround sound $250$250$250$250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200$200$200$200
Traffic information$25$25    
Voice control for nav and audio  $100$100$100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75$75$75$75
Automatic headlights  $125$125$125$125
Automatic-off headlights$25$25    
Cornering lights  $50$50$50$50
Interior ambient lighting  $150$150$150$150
Mirror tilt-down in reverse  $25$25$25$25
Steering-linked headlights  $150$150$150$150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats   $300 $300
Door sill trim plates  $100$100$100$100
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    
Massage, driver seat   $100$100$100
Massage, passenger seat   $100$100$100
Metal pedals  $75$75$75$75
Neck-level heating, front seats   $150 $150
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
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0$0  $0$0
Transmission 
Launch control    $100 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls    $100$100
Total Value of Features$1,850$2,300$16,455$18,755$17,805$18,855
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$450$14,605$16,905$15,955$17,005
Value of Feature Adjustments0-414-13,604-15,750-14,866-15,836

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Specifications Comparison: Volvo C30 vs. Mercedes-Benz SL

Model Year20082009
ModelC30SL
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hardtop conv.
Wheelbase103.9 in100.8 in
Length167.4 in180.4 in
Width70.2 in71.5 in
Height57.0 in51.1 in
Curb Weight3,202 lb.4,221 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.21.1 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.2 in37.7 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room53.6 in54.0 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.1 in53.9 in
Row 1 Legroom42.3 in42.9 in
Row 2 Headroom36.4 in0.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room47.0 in0.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room41.5 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom33.9 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
12.9 ft37.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
20.2 ft310.2 ft3

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Option Package Details
Volvo C30 Version 1.0

Power front seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Total Requested1050100%
Total Not Requested00%
Climate Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Total Requested350100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Volvo C30 Version 2.0

Power front seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Total Requested1050100%
Total Not Requested00%
Climate Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Total Requested350100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SL SL550

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Total Requested25063%
Total Not Requested15037%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SL SL63 AMG

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Total Requested25063%
Total Not Requested15037%

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