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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: $35,725

Volvo C30 T5   
Difference: $71,280

Lowest Total Invoice: $33,632

Volvo C30 T5   
Difference: $66,035

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2009200920122012
ModelC30C30SLSL
TrimT5T5 R-DesignSL550SL63 AMG
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Base Price $23,800 $25,950 $103,650 $140,440
Base Invoice $22,372 $24,393 $96,395 $130,609
Climate Package 675 675    
Power front seats 900 900    
Special order charge 300 300    
Navigation system 2,205 2,205    
Preferred Package 1,595 1,595    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 525 525    
Wood trim 150 150   0
CD changer, in-dash 475 475    
Satellite radio 395      
Universal garage door opener 225 225    
Leather seating surfaces 1,200 200    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 150 150    
Bluetooth cell phone link 295 295    
Automatic climate control, front 250 250    
Automatic air recirculation 200 200    
Cruise control 185      
Xenon HID headlights 700 700    
Obstacle detection, rear 400 400 1,180 1,180
Sport suspension (upgrade) 275      
Climate Package 634 634    
Power front seats 846 846    
Special order charge 282 282    
Navigation system 2,073 2,073    
Preferred Package 1,499 1,499    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 494 494    
Wood trim 141 141   0
CD changer, in-dash 447 447    
Satellite radio 371      
Universal garage door opener 212 212    
Leather seating surfaces 1,128 188    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 141 141    
Bluetooth cell phone link 277 277    
Automatic climate control, front 235 235    
Automatic air recirculation 188 188    
Cruise control 174      
Xenon HID headlights 658 658    
Obstacle detection, rear 376 376 1,097 1,097
Sport suspension (upgrade) 259      
Options (change) 11,100 9,245 1,180 1,180
Options (change) 10,435 8,691 1,097 1,097
Destination 825 825 875 875
Gas Tax 0 0 1,300 2,600
Total Price $35,725 $36,020 $107,005 $145,095
Total Invoice $33,632 $33,909 $99,667 $135,181

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volvo C30 T5
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $55,875
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $51,686
Model Year2009200920122012
ModelC30C30SLSL
TrimT5T5 R-DesignSL550SL63 AMG
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Engine227hp I5227hp I5382hp V8518hp V8
TransmissionM6M6T7T7
DrivetrainFWDFWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)650, 10650, 10510, 10510, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/50-17215/45-18255/40-18255/35-19
Total Price$35,725$36,020$107,005$145,095
Adjustments for Features00-15,405-16,455
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$35,725$36,020$91,600$128,640
Cost Above Minimum$0$295$0$37,040
Total Invoice$33,632$33,909$99,667$135,181
Adjustments for Features00-14,349-15,331
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$33,632$33,909$85,318$119,850
Cost Above Minimum$0$277$0$34,532

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Features Comparison: Volvo C30 vs. Mercedes-Benz SL

Model Year2009200920122012
ModelC30C30SLSL
TrimT5T5 R-DesignSL550SL63 AMG
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150  
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1200$1200
FWD$0$0  
RWD  $0$0
Accessories 
Power trunk closer  $350$350
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power  $350$350
Wind blocker, small  $100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Auto-raising roll bars / headrests  $500$500
Knee airbag, driver  $75$75
Obstacle detection, front  $150$150
Side curtain airbags$350$350  
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment  $50$50
Storage compartment under front seat(s)  $50$50
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15$15
Rear wiper$175$175  
Residual heat  $50$50
Wiper de-icer  $25$25
Exterior 
Body kit $0 $0
Body kit (gray/black)$0   
Power retractable hardtop  $6750$6750
Rear spoiler$200$200  
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75  
Infotainment 
DVD-compatible player  $0$0
iPod integration  $100$100
Media drive  $15$15
SD Card slot  $25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200$200
USB port$25$25  
Voice control for nav and audio  $100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75$75
Automatic headlights  $125$125
Automatic-off headlights$25$25  
Cornering lights  $50$50
Interior ambient lighting  $150$150
Mirror tilt-down in reverse  $25$25
Steering-linked headlights  $150$150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats  $300$300
Door sill trim plates  $100$100
Folding second row seats$300$300  
Leather door panel trim  $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
Massage, passenger seat   $100
Metal pedals  $75$75
Neck-level heating, front seats  $150$150
No leather in second row  $-300$-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
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat  $50$50
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat  $100$100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat  $100$100
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat  $100$100
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100
Synthetic suede headliner   $650
Synthetic suede steering wheel   $150
Upholstered instrument panel, leather  $1000$1000
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive hydraulic struts, auto-leveling and ht. adjustable  $4000$4000
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0$0 $0
Transmission 
Launch control   $100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls   $100
Total Value of Features$1,800$1,800$17,205$18,255
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$0$15,405$16,455
Value of Feature Adjustments00-14,349-15,331

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Specifications Comparison: Volvo C30 vs. Mercedes-Benz SL

Model Year20092012
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 T5

Climate Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Total Requested350100%
Total Not Requested00%
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%
Preferred Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Trip computer150Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Dynaudio, 650W, 10 speakers350No
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 Requested132579%
Total Not Requested35021%

Option Package Details
Volvo C30 T5 R-Design

Climate Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Total Requested350100%
Total Not Requested00%
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%
Preferred Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Trip computer150Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Dynaudio, 650W, 10 speakers350No
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 Requested120077%
Total Not Requested35023%

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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