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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: $72,548

Lowest Total Invoice: $30,663

Volvo C30 Version 1.0   
Difference: $68,018

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082008201120112011
ModelC30C30SLSLSL
TrimVersion 1.0Version 2.0SL550SL63 AMGSL65 AMG
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Base Price $22,950 $25,700 $102,600 $139,050 $198,750
Base Invoice $21,573 $24,158 $95,418 $129,316 $184,838
Power front seats 900 900      
Special order charge 300 300      
Climate Package 412 412      
Navigation system 2,205 2,205      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 475 475      
Wood trim 210 210   0 0
Satellite radio 295        
Universal garage door opener 225 225      
Leather seating surfaces 1,200 1,200      
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 150 150      
Trip computer 100 100      
Automatic climate control, front 250 250      
Automatic air recirculation 200 200      
Fog lights 295 295      
Cruise control 185 185      
Xenon HID headlights 700 700      
CD changer, in-dash 475 475      
Obstacle detection, rear 400 400 1,170 1,170  
Proximity key 450 450      
Sport suspension (upgrade) 275        
Power front seats 774 774      
Special order charge 258 258      
Climate Package 354 354      
Navigation system 1,896 1,896      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 408 408      
Wood trim 181 181   0 0
Satellite radio 254        
Universal garage door opener 194 194      
Leather seating surfaces 1,032 1,032      
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 129 129      
Trip computer 86 86      
Automatic climate control, front 215 215      
Automatic air recirculation 172 172      
Fog lights 254 254      
Cruise control 159 159      
Xenon HID headlights 602 602      
CD changer, in-dash 409 409      
Obstacle detection, rear 344 344 1,088 1,088  
Proximity key 387 387      
Sport suspension (upgrade) 237        
Options (change) 9,702 9,132 1,170 1,170 0
Options (change) 8,345 7,854 1,088 1,088 0
Destination 745 745 875 875 875
Gas Tax 0 0 1,300 2,600 2,600
Total Price $33,397 $35,577 $105,945 $143,695 $202,225
Total Invoice $30,663 $32,757 $98,681 $133,879 $188,313

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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: $57,868
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $54,345
Model Year20082008201120112011
ModelC30C30SLSLSL
TrimVersion 1.0Version 2.0SL550SL63 AMGSL65 AMG
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Engine227hp I5227hp I5382hp V8518hp V8604hp V12
TransmissionM6M6T7T7T5
DrivetrainFWDFWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)160, 8650, 10510, 10510, 10510, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/50-17215/45-18255/40-18255/35-19255/35-19
Total Price$33,397$35,577$105,945$143,695$202,225
Adjustments for Features0-450-14,680-16,030-17,080
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$33,397$35,127$91,265$127,665$185,145
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,730$0$36,400$93,880
Total Invoice$30,663$32,757$98,681$133,879$188,313
Adjustments for Features0-414-13,673-14,935-15,905
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$30,663$32,343$85,008$118,944$172,408
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,680$0$33,936$87,400

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Features Comparison: Volvo C30 vs. Mercedes-Benz SL

Model Year20082008201120112011
ModelC30C30SLSLSL
TrimVersion 1.0Version 2.0SL550SL63 AMGSL65 AMG
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch2dr 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
FWD$0$0   
RWD  $0$0$0
Accessories 
Power trunk closer    $350
Proximity key$250$250  $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$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$150$150
Side curtain airbags$350$350   
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment  $50$50$50
Storage compartment under front seat(s)  $50$50$50
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15$15$15
Rear wiper$175$175   
Residual heat  $50$50$50
Wiper de-icer  $25$25$25
Exterior 
Body kit $0 $0$0
Body kit (gray/black)$0    
Glass roof panel(s)    $300
Power retractable hardtop  $6750$6750$6750
Rear spoiler $200   
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75   
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
SD Card slot  $25$25$25
Surround sound $250$250$250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200$200$200
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$25   
Cornering lights  $50$50$50
Interior ambient lighting  $150$150$150
Mirror tilt-down in reverse  $25$25$25
Steering-linked headlights  $150$150$150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats    $300
Door sill trim plates  $100$100$100
Folding second row seats$300$300   
Leather door panel trim  $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
Massage, passenger seat   $100$100
Metal pedals  $75$75$75
Neck-level heating, front seats    $150
No leather in second row  $-300$-300$-300
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 headliner   $650$650
Synthetic suede steering wheel   $150$150
Upholstered instrument panel, leather  $1000$1000$1000
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive hydraulic struts, auto-leveling and ht. adjustable  $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$1,825$2,275$16,505$17,855$18,905
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$450$14,680$16,030$17,080
Value of Feature Adjustments0-414-13,673-14,935-15,905

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Specifications Comparison: Volvo C30 vs. Mercedes-Benz SL

Model Year20082011
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
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
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
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
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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