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Volvo C30 vs. Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Volvo C30 vs. Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $34,782

Volvo C30 Version 1.0   
Difference: $189,823

Lowest Total Invoice: $31,854

Volvo C30 Version 1.0   
Difference: $177,240

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200820082015
ModelC30C30SLS AMG
TrimVersion 1.0Version 2.0GT Final Edition
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch2dr Coupe
Base Price $22,950 $25,700 $221,580
Base Invoice $21,573 $24,158 $206,069
Power front seats 900 900  
Special order charge 300 300  
Climate Package 412 412  
Navigation system 2,205 2,205  
Rear spoiler 200    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 475 475  
Obstacle detection, rear 400 400  
Automatic climate control, front 250 250  
Xenon HID headlights 700 700  
Automatic air recirculation 200 200  
Sport suspension (upgrade) 275    
Cruise control 185 185  
Proximity key 450 450  
Blind spot warning system 695 695  
Satellite radio 295    
CD changer, in-dash 475 475  
Universal garage door opener 225 225  
Leather seating surfaces 1,200 1,200  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 150 150  
Trip computer 100 100  
Chrome-plated alloy wheels 995 25  
Power front seats 774 774  
Special order charge 258 258  
Climate Package 354 354  
Navigation system 1,896 1,896  
Rear spoiler 172    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 408 408  
Obstacle detection, rear 344 344  
Automatic climate control, front 215 215  
Xenon HID headlights 602 602  
Automatic air recirculation 172 172  
Sport suspension (upgrade) 237    
Cruise control 159 159  
Proximity key 387 387  
Blind spot warning system 598 598  
Satellite radio 254    
CD changer, in-dash 409 409  
Universal garage door opener 194 194  
Leather seating surfaces 1,032 1,032  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 129 129  
Trip computer 86 86  
Chrome-plated alloy wheels 856 22  
Options (change) 11,087 9,347 0
Options (change) 9,536 8,039 0
Destination 745 745 925
Gas Tax 0 0 2,100
Total Price $34,782 $35,792 $224,605
Total Invoice $31,854 $32,942 $209,094

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volvo C30 vs. Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volvo C30 Version 1.0
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $184,378
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $172,171
Model Year200820082015
ModelC30C30SLS AMG
TrimVersion 1.0Version 2.0GT Final Edition
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch2dr Coupe
Engine227hp I5227hp I5583hp V8
TransmissionM6M6T7
DrivetrainFWDFWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)160, 8650, 10?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/50-17205/50-17265/35-19
Total Price$34,782$35,792$224,605
Adjustments for Features0-350-5,445
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$34,782$35,442$219,160
Cost Above Minimum$0$660$0
Total Invoice$31,854$32,942$209,094
Adjustments for Features0-322-5,069
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$31,854$32,620$204,025
Cost Above Minimum$0$766$0

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Features Comparison: Volvo C30 vs. Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG

Model Year200820082015
ModelC30C30SLS AMG
TrimVersion 1.0Version 2.0GT Final Edition
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch2dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1200
FWD$0$0 
RWD  $0
Accessories 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power  $350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0 
Knee airbag, driver  $75
Knee airbag, passenger  $75
Obstacle detection, front  $150
Rearview camera  $200
Temporary spare tire$150$150 
Cargo Management 
Cargo net  $40
Storage compartment under front seat(s)  $50
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15
Rear wiper$175$175 
Residual heat  $50
Wiper de-icer  $25
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential  $300
Exterior 
Body kit $0 
Body kit (gray/black)$0  
Bright-finished fuel door  $100
Carbon fiber front splitter spoiler  $300
Carbon fiber hood  $0
Carbon fiber wing-type rear spoiler  $400
Painted brake calipers (optional)  $0
Rear spoiler$200$200 
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75 
Infotainment 
Bluetooth cell phone link  $100
DVD-compatible player  $0
HD radio  $50
iPod integration  $100
Media drive  $15
SD Card slot  $25
Surround sound $250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200
Voice control for nav and audio  $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75
Automatic headlights  $125
Automatic-off headlights$25$25 
Cornering lights  $50
Interior ambient lighting  $150
Mirror tilt-down in reverse  $25
Power-folding mirrors$50$50 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim $100 
Carbon fiber trim  $200
Folding second row seats$300$300 
Leather door panel trim  $250
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50$50 
Metal pedals  $75
No leather in second row  $-300
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $150
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat  $100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat  $100
Synthetic suede headliner  $650
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces  $0
Synthetic suede steering wheel  $150
Upholstered instrument panel, leather  $1000
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical  $500
Chrome-plated alloy wheels$850$850 
Polished alloy wheels  $350
Transmission 
Launch control  $100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100
Total Value of Features$2,475$2,825$7,920
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$350$5,445
Value of Feature Adjustments0-322-5,069

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Specifications Comparison: Volvo C30 vs. Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG

Model Year20082015
ModelC30SLS AMG
Body2dr Hatch2dr Coupe
Wheelbase103.9 in105.5 in
Length167.4 in182.6 in
Width70.2 in76.3 in
Height57.0 in49.3 in
Curb Weight3,202 lb.3,727 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.22.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.2 in39.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room53.6 in58.4 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.1 in63.2 in
Row 1 Legroom42.3 in41.7 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 ft36.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
20.2 ft36.2 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%

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