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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: $33,522

Volvo C30 Version 1.0   
Difference: $54,353

Lowest Total Invoice: $30,770

Volvo C30 Version 1.0   
Difference: $51,019

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200820082017201720172017
ModelC30C30SLSLSLSL
TrimVersion 1.0Version 2.0SL450SL550AMG SL63AMG SL65
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Base Price $22,950 $25,700 $86,950 $110,800 $151,350 $219,850
Base Invoice $21,573 $24,158 $80,864 $103,044 $140,756 $204,461
Power front seats 900 900        
Special order charge 300 300        
Climate Package 412 412        
Navigation system 2,205 2,205        
Xenon HID headlights 700 700        
Metallic paint (extra cost) 475 475        
Wood trim 210 210     0 0
Satellite radio 295          
Automatic air recirculation 200 200        
Automatic climate control, front 250 250        
Leather seating surfaces 1,200 1,200        
Universal garage door opener 225 225        
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 150 150        
Trip computer 100 100        
Cruise control 185 185        
Blind spot warning system 695 695        
Obstacle detection, rear 400 400        
Proximity key 450 450        
Rear spoiler 200          
Sport suspension (upgrade) 275          
Power front seats 774 774        
Special order charge 258 258        
Climate Package 354 354        
Navigation system 1,896 1,896        
Xenon HID headlights 602 602        
Metallic paint (extra cost) 408 408        
Wood trim 181 181     0 0
Satellite radio 254          
Automatic air recirculation 172 172        
Automatic climate control, front 215 215        
Leather seating surfaces 1,032 1,032        
Universal garage door opener 194 194        
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 129 129        
Trip computer 86 86        
Cruise control 159 159        
Blind spot warning system 598 598        
Obstacle detection, rear 344 344        
Proximity key 387 387        
Rear spoiler 172          
Sport suspension (upgrade) 237          
Options (change) 9,827 9,057 0 0 0 0
Options (change) 8,452 7,789 0 0 0 0
Destination 745 745 925 925 925 925
Gas Tax 0 0 0 0 0 1,300
Total Price $33,522 $35,502 $87,875 $111,725 $152,275 $222,075
Total Invoice $30,770 $32,692 $81,789 $103,969 $141,681 $206,686

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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: $39,588
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $37,277
Model Year200820082017201720172017
ModelC30C30SLSLSLSL
TrimVersion 1.0Version 2.0SL450SL550AMG SL63AMG SL65
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Engine227hp I5227hp I5362hp V6449hp V8577hp V8621hp V12
TransmissionM6M6T9T9T7T7
DrivetrainFWDFWDRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)160, 8650, 10600, 11600, 11600, 11900, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/50-17215/45-18255/35-19255/35-19255/35-19255/35-19
Total Price$33,522$35,502$87,875$111,725$152,275$222,075
Adjustments for Features0-250-14,765-17,815-23,290-27,390
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$33,522$35,252$73,110$93,910$128,985$194,685
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,730$0$20,800$55,875$121,575
Total Invoice$30,770$32,692$81,789$103,969$141,681$206,686
Adjustments for Features0-230-13,742-16,578-21,670-25,492
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$30,770$32,462$68,047$87,391$120,011$181,194
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,692$0$19,344$51,964$113,147

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Features Comparison: Volvo C30 vs. Mercedes-Benz SL

Model Year200820082017201720172017
ModelC30C30SLSLSLSL
TrimVersion 1.0Version 2.0SL450SL550AMG SL63AMG SL65
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150    
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1400$1400  
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic    $1200$1200
FWD$0$0    
RWD  $0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed     $850
Cruise control$150$150$150$150$150 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate   $100$100$100
Power door closers     $300
Power trunk closer   $350$350$350
Proximity key$250$250 $250$250$250
Remote app  $25$25$25$25
Semi-automated parking system   $500$500$500
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250    
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power  $350$350$350$350
Wind blocker, power small  $300$300$300$300
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Auto-raising roll bars / headrests  $500$500$500$500
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial  $200$200$200$200
Automatic braking, low-speed  $200$200$200$200
Blind spot collision prevention     $150
Blind spot warning system$200$200   $200
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system  $0$0$0 
Collision preparation system, rear     $100
Cross-traffic detection for collision preparation system     $0
Cross-traffic warning, rear     $100
Driver drowsiness monitor  $150$150$150$150
Forward collision warning  $200$200$200$200
Knee airbag, driver  $75$75$75$75
Knee airbag, passenger  $75$75$75$75
Lane departure warning     $200
Lane keeping assist     $400
Obstacle detection, front   $150$150$150
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250 $250$250$250
Pedestrian detection     $50
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system     $0
Rearview camera   $200$200$200
Temporary spare tire$150$150    
Tires, run-flat  $150$150  
Torque vectoring, brake-based  $100$100$100$100
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment  $50$50$50$50
Storage compartment under front seat(s)  $50$50$50$50
Climate Control 
Adaptive windshield washer system  $0$0$0$0
Heated washer fluid system  $50$50$50$50
Rear wiper$175$175    
Residual heat  $50$50$50$50
Washer fluid outlets in wiper blade  $100$100$100$100
Wiper de-icer  $25$25$25$25
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential    $300$300
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop  $150$150$150$150
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable  $500$500$500$500
Raised top speed limiter    $0$0
Exterior 
Body kit $0    
Body kit (gray/black)$0     
Electronically-variable tint, sunroof or glass roof panel     $2000
Glass roof panel(s)  $300$300$300$300
Power retractable hardtop  $6750$6750$6750$6750
Rear spoiler$200$200  $200$200
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75    
Infotainment 
Android Auto support  $100$100$100$100
App support  $0$0$0$0
Apple CarPlay support  $100$100$100$100
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25$25$25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link  $100$100$100$100
DVD-compatible player  $0$0$0$0
HD radio  $50$50$50$50
In-vehicle Internet  $150$150$150$150
iPod integration  $100$100$100$100
Media drive  $15$15$15$15
Navigation map updates, three years  $0$0$0$0
SD Card slot  $25$25$25$25
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25$25$25$25
Surround sound $250$250$250$250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation  $225$225$225$225
Traffic + travel information  $25$25$25$25
Traffic information$25$25    
Voice control for nav and audio  $100$100$100$100
Wi-Fi hotspot  $50$50$50$50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock  $25$25  
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75$75$75$75
Auto-dimming headlights  $200$200$200$200
Automatic headlights  $125$125$125$125
Automatic-off headlights$25$25    
Chronometer    $100$100
Cornering lights  $50$50$50$50
Headlight washers$50$50    
Interior ambient lighting, configurable  $150$150$150$150
LED headlights  $1000$1000$1000$1000
Mirror tilt-down in reverse  $25$25$25$25
Power-folding mirrors$50$50    
Steering-linked headlights  $150$150$150$150
Xenon HID headlights$500$500    
Seats and Interior Trim 
Automatic seat bolsters, driver   $300$300$300
Automatic seat bolsters, front passenger   $300$300$300
Cooled or ventilated front seats   $300$300$300
Folding second row seats$300$300    
Illuminated door sill trim plates  $200$200$200$200
Leather door panel trim  $250$250$250$250
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$150
No leather in second row  $-300$-300$-300$-300
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $150$150$150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $150$150$150$150
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat  $50$50$50$50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat  $50$50$50$50
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
Upholstered instrument panel, leather  $1000$1000$1000$1000
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Active curve tilting    $1000$1000
Adaptive dampers - electrical  $500$500  
Adaptive hydraulic struts, auto-leveling and ht. adjustable    $4000$4000
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200$200$200$200
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0$0  $0 
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)     $0
Transmission 
Launch control    $100 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100$100$100$100
Total Value of Features$2,900$3,150$17,665$20,715$26,190$30,290
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$250$14,765$17,815$23,290$27,390
Value of Feature Adjustments0-230-13,742-16,578-21,670-25,492

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Specifications Comparison: Volvo C30 vs. Mercedes-Benz SL

Model Year20082017
ModelC30SL
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hardtop conv.
Wheelbase103.9 in101.7 in
Length167.4 in182.3 in
Width70.2 in73.9 in
Height57.0 in51.2 in
Curb Weight3,202 lb.3,827 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.19.8 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.2 in39.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room53.6 in55.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.1 in0.0 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 ft38.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
20.2 ft313.5 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 washers50No
Total Requested30086%
Total Not Requested5014%

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 washers50No
Total Requested30086%
Total Not Requested5014%

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