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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: $34,125

Volvo C30 T5   
Difference: $66,550

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,130

Volvo C30 T5   
Difference: $61,650

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122009200920092009
ModelC30SLSLSLSL
TrimT5SL550SL600SL63 AMGSL65 AMG
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Base Price $24,950 $98,500 $139,100 $135,000 $194,700
Base Invoice $23,453 $91,605 $129,363 $125,550 $181,071
Platinum Package 2,400        
Premier Plus Package 2,000        
Climate Package 900        
Xenon HID headlights 800        
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550        
Leather seating surfaces 1,200        
Proximity key 450        
Wood trim       0 0
Platinum Package 2,256        
Premier Plus Package 1,880        
Climate Package 846        
Xenon HID headlights 752        
Metallic paint (extra cost) 517        
Leather seating surfaces 1,128        
Proximity key 423        
Wood trim       0 0
Options (change) 8,300 0 0 0 0
Options (change) 7,802 0 0 0 0
Destination 875 875 875 875 875
Gas Tax 0 1,300 2,600 2,600 2,600
Total Price $34,125 $100,675 $142,575 $138,475 $198,175
Total Invoice $32,130 $93,780 $132,838 $129,025 $184,546

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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: $52,870
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $48,907
Model Year20122009200920092009
ModelC30SLSLSLSL
TrimT5SL550SL600SL63 AMGSL65 AMG
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Engine227hp I5382hp V8510hp V12518hp V8604hp V12
TransmissionM6T7T5T7T5
DrivetrainFWDRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)650, 10510, 10510, 10510, 10510, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/50-17255/40-18255/40-18255/35-19255/35-19
Total Price$34,125$100,675$142,575$138,475$198,175
Adjustments for Features0-13,680-16,380-15,030-16,480
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$34,125$86,995$126,195$123,445$181,695
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$39,200$36,450$94,700
Total Invoice$32,130$93,780$132,838$129,025$184,546
Adjustments for Features0-12,743-15,261-14,004-15,347
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$32,130$81,037$117,577$115,021$169,199
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$36,540$33,984$88,162

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Features Comparison: Volvo C30 vs. Mercedes-Benz SL

Model Year20122009200920092009
ModelC30SLSLSLSL
TrimT5SL550SL600SL63 AMGSL65 AMG
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150    
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1200 $1200 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1000 $1000
FWD$0    
RWD $0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Power trunk closer  $350 $350
Proximity key$250 $250 $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250    
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350$350$350$350
Universal garage door opener $100$100$100$100
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
Obstacle detection, rear  $250 $250
Side curtain airbags$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    
Residual heat $50$50$50$50
Wiper de-icer $25$25$25$25
Exterior 
Body kit   $0$0
Body kit (gray/black)$0    
Glass roof panel(s)  $300 $300
Power retractable hardtop $6750$6750$6750$6750
Sunroof$900    
Wheel-lip moldings$75    
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25    
CD changer, in-dash $325$325$325$325
CD player$125    
DVD-compatible player $0$0$0$0
HD radio$50    
iPod integration $100$100$100$100
Media drive $15$15$15$15
SD Card slot $25$25$25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200$200$200$200
Traffic information$25    
USB port$25    
Voice control for nav and audio $100$100$100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75$75$75$75
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150$150$150$150
Automatic headlights $125$125$125$125
Automatic-off headlights$25    
Cornering lights $50$50$50$50
Fog lights $125$125$125$125
Interior ambient lighting $150$150$150$150
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25$25$25$25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100    
Center armrest(s), second row$50    
Cooled or ventilated front seats  $300 $300
Door sill trim plates $100$100$100$100
Folding second row seats$300    
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    
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 trim $300$300$300$300
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
Transmission 
Launch control   $100 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls   $100$100
Total Value of Features$3,125$16,805$19,505$18,155$19,605
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$13,680$16,380$15,030$16,480
Value of Feature Adjustments0-12,743-15,261-14,004-15,347

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Specifications Comparison: Volvo C30 vs. Mercedes-Benz SL

Model Year20122009
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 Weight3,212 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

Platinum Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Traffic information25No
Unbranded, 650W, 10 speakers350No
Total Requested105074%
Total Not Requested37526%
Premier Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Aluminum trim100No
Total Requested105051%
Total Not Requested100049%
Climate Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Automatic air recirculation100Yes
Total Requested650100%
Total Not Requested00%

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