1. A comparison of two cars I would like to own: a 2006 Volvo S60R and a 2006 C55 Class Mercedes Presented By: Matthew Marcon 15, Buying Your First Car 1/12/12

2. 2007 Volvo S60R 2006 C55 Class Mercedes VS.

3. Let’s look at the 2007 Volvo S60R o This car is extremely attractive and has SO much after market potential. This car is fast yet maintains all wheel drive

4. Safety Features of the 2007 Volvo S60R o The safety rating of the 2007 Volvo S60R is good, 4 out of 5 stars. Below are some of the important safety features this car has: o Dynamic Rating o Driver Torso o Rear Passenger Torso o Driver Head and Neck o Rear Passenger Head and Neck o Overall Front o Rear Passenger Head Protection o Chest

5. Technology and Entertainment features of the 2007 Volvo S60R o Front bucket seats w/head restraints o 8-way pwr front seats w/adjustable lumbar, 3- position driver memory o Flat-folding front passenger seat o 60/40 split-fold rear seat w/trunk pass-through, pwr folding head restraints o Trip computer o AM/FM stereo w/CD player-inc: 100-watt amp, (6) speakers

6. Specifications of the 2007 Volvo S60R Engine Type- Turbo Gas 15 Displacement- 2.5L/ 154 Fuel System- EFI SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM- 300@5500

7. City vs. Highway Miles Per Gallon of the 2007 Volvo S60R City MPG- 18 Highway MPG- 24 o Average Price per gallon of gas: $3.50 o Average miles per week I drive: 300 o Total weekly gas bill: $43.75

8. Now let’s look at the 2006 C55 Class Mercedes o This car is ridiculously fast, and attracts attention by the beautiful sound of the engine. But it is rear wheel drive

9. Safety Features of the 2006 C55 Class Mercedes o The safety rating of the 2006 C55 Class Mercedes is excellent. Below are some of the important safety features this car has: o Electronic Stability Control o 4-Wheel ABS o Traction Control o Auto-Dimming Rearview Mirrors o Daytime Running Lights o Child Seat Lower Anchorage o Adjustable Upper Belt - Front o Adjustable Upper Belt - Rear o Pretensioner o Energy Management Feature o Rear Center Lap/Shoulder Belt o Side Airbag - Front o Head Airbag - Front o Dynamic Head Restraint o Trunk Release o Auto Crash Notify

10. Technology and Entertainment features of the 2006 C55 Class Mercedes o 12v power outlet: rear and 1 o Air conditioning with climate control and rear outlet o Element antenna o Peripheral anti-lift anti-theft protection o Front and rear ashtray o Audio anti-theft protection: code and integrated in dash Harman/kardon audio system with AM/FM and CD player CD player reads MP3 o Automatic drive indicator on dashboard o Cargo area light Cargo capacity: all seats in place (cu ft): 12.2 o Front seats cigar lighter Clock Coming home device

11. Specifications of the 2006 C55 Class Mercedes o 5,439 cc 5.4 liters V 8 front engine with 97 mm bore, 92 mm stroke, 11 compression ratio, overhead cam and three valves per cylinder o Premium unleaded fuel 91 o Fuel consumption: EPA urban (mpg): 17, country/highway (mpg): 22 and combined (mpg): 19 o Fuel economy EPA highway (mpg): 22 and EPA city (mpg): 17 o Multi-point injection fuel system o 16.4 gallon main premium unleaded fuel tank o Power: 270 kW, 362 HP SAE @ 5,750 rpm; 376 ft lb, 510 Nm @ 4,000 rpm

12. City vs. Highway Miles Per Gallon of the 2006 C55 Class Mercedes City MPG-22 Highway MPG-27 o Average Price per gallon of gas: $3.50 o Average miles per week I drive: 300 o Total weekly gas bill: $43.75

13. Finals Costs 2006 C55 Class Mercedes - $18,000 2007 Volvo S60R - $15,000