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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: $34,825

Volvo C30 T5   
Difference: $53,050

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,788

Volvo C30 T5   
Difference: $49,001

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122017201720172017
ModelC30SLSLSLSL
TrimT5SL450SL550AMG SL63AMG SL65
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Base Price $24,950 $86,950 $110,800 $151,350 $219,850
Base Invoice $23,453 $80,864 $103,044 $140,756 $204,461
Xenon HID headlights 800        
Premier Plus Package 2,000        
Platinum Package 2,400        
Climate Package 900        
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550        
Leather seating surfaces 1,200        
Blind spot warning system 700        
Proximity key 450        
Aluminum trim   0 0 0 0
Xenon HID headlights 752        
Premier Plus Package 1,880        
Platinum Package 2,256        
Climate Package 846        
Metallic paint (extra cost) 517        
Leather seating surfaces 1,128        
Blind spot warning system 658        
Proximity key 423        
Aluminum trim   0 0 0 0
Options (change) 9,000 0 0 0 0
Options (change) 8,460 0 0 0 0
Destination 875 925 925 925 925
Gas Tax 0 0 0 0 1,300
Total Price $34,825 $87,875 $111,725 $152,275 $222,075
Total Invoice $32,788 $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 T5
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $39,135
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $36,050
Model Year20122017201720172017
ModelC30SLSLSLSL
TrimT5SL450SL550AMG SL63AMG SL65
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Engine227hp I5362hp V6449hp V8577hp V8621hp V12
TransmissionM6T9T9T7T7
DrivetrainFWDRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)650, 10600, 11600, 11600, 11900, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/50-17255/35-19255/35-19255/35-19255/35-19
Total Price$34,825$87,875$111,725$152,275$222,075
Adjustments for Features0-13,915-16,965-22,640-26,740
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$34,825$73,960$94,760$129,635$195,335
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$20,800$55,675$121,375
Total Invoice$32,788$81,789$103,969$141,681$206,686
Adjustments for Features0-12,951-15,787-21,065-24,887
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$32,788$68,838$88,182$120,616$181,799
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$19,344$51,778$112,961

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Features Comparison: Volvo C30 vs. Mercedes-Benz SL

Model Year20122017201720172017
ModelC30SLSLSLSL
TrimT5SL450SL550AMG SL63AMG SL65
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150    
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1400$1400  
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1200$1200
FWD$0    
RWD $0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed    $850
Cruise control$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
Remote app $25$25$25$25
Semi-automated parking system  $500$500$500
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, 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
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
Pedestrian detection    $50
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system    $0
Rearview camera  $200$200$200
Temporary spare tire$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    
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 (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
Sunroof$900    
Wheel-lip moldings$75    
Infotainment 
Android Auto support $100$100$100$100
App support $0$0$0$0
Apple CarPlay support $100$100$100$100
DVD-compatible player $0$0$0$0
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
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225$225$225$225
Traffic + travel information $25$25$25$25
Traffic information$25    
USB port$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
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150$150$150$150
Automatic headlights $125$125$125$125
Automatic-off headlights$25    
Chronometer   $100$100
Cornering lights $50$50$50$50
Headlight washers$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    
Xenon HID headlights$500    
Seats and Interior Trim 
Automatic seat bolsters, driver  $300$300$300
Automatic seat bolsters, front passenger  $300$300$300
Carbon fiber trim   $200$200
Center armrest(s), second row$50    
Cooled or ventilated front seats  $300$300$300
Folding second row seats$300    
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200$200$200$200
Leather door panel trim $250$250$250$250
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$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 
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)    $0
Transmission 
Launch control   $100 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100$100$100
Total Value of Features$3,425$17,340$20,390$26,065$30,165
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$13,915$16,965$22,640$26,740
Value of Feature Adjustments0-12,951-15,787-21,065-24,887

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Specifications Comparison: Volvo C30 vs. Mercedes-Benz SL

Model Year20122017
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 Weight3,212 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 T5

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 trim100Yes
Total Requested115056%
Total Not Requested90044%
Platinum Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Unbranded, 650W, 10 speakers350No
Total Requested107575%
Total Not Requested35025%
Climate Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Headlight washers50No
Automatic air recirculation100Yes
Total Requested60092%
Total Not Requested508%

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