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Mercedes-Benz C-Class vs. Volvo C30 Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Mercedes-Benz C-Class vs. Volvo C30 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $34,825

Volvo C30 T5   
Difference: $13,315

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,788

Volvo C30 T5   
Difference: $12,045

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2012201220122012
ModelC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC30
TrimC250 SportC350 SportC63 AMGT5
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Hatch
Base Price $37,220 $42,370 $61,430 $24,950
Base Invoice $34,615 $39,404 $57,130 $23,453
Lane departure warning 850 850 850  
Lighting Package 1,290 1,290 1,290  
Leather Package 1,750 1,750    
Premium 1 Package 1,995      
Multimedia Package 2,790 2,790 2,790  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720 720 720 550
Proximity key 650 650 650 450
Wood trim   0 0  
AMG Leather Package     2,590  
Premier Plus Package       2,000
Climate Package       900
Platinum Package       2,400
Xenon HID headlights       800
Blind spot warning system       700
Leather seating surfaces       1,200
Lane departure warning 791 791 791  
Lighting Package 1,200 1,200 1,200  
Leather Package 1,628 1,628    
Premium 1 Package 1,855      
Multimedia Package 2,595 2,595 2,595  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 669 669 669 517
Proximity key 605 605 605 423
Wood trim   0 0  
AMG Leather Package     2,409  
Premier Plus Package       1,880
Climate Package       846
Platinum Package       2,256
Xenon HID headlights       752
Blind spot warning system       658
Leather seating surfaces       1,128
Options (change) 10,045 8,050 8,890 9,000
Options (change) 9,343 7,488 8,269 8,460
Destination 875 875 875 875
Gas Tax 0 0 1,700 0
Total Price $48,140 $51,295 $72,895 $34,825
Total Invoice $44,833 $47,767 $67,974 $32,788

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mercedes-Benz C-Class vs. Volvo C30

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volvo C30 T5
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $9,160
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $8,175
Model Year2012201220122012
ModelC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC30
TrimC250 SportC350 SportC63 AMGT5
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Hatch
Engine201hp I4302hp V6451hp V8227hp I5
TransmissionT7T7T7M6
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)450, 12450, 12450, 12650, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17225/45-17235/40-18205/50-17
Total Price$48,140$51,295$72,895$34,825
Adjustments for Features-4,155-4,355-4,9550
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$43,985$46,940$67,940$34,825
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,955$23,955$0
Total Invoice$44,833$47,767$67,974$32,788
Adjustments for Features-3,870-4,055-4,6200
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$40,963$43,712$63,354$32,788
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,749$22,391$0

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Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz C-Class vs. Volvo C30

Model Year2012201220122012
ModelC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC30
TrimC250 SportC350 SportC63 AMGT5
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200$1200$1200 
6-speed manual   $150
RWD$0$0$0 
FWD   $0
Accessories 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual   $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350$350 
Universal garage door opener$100$100$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Driver drowsiness monitor$150$150$150 
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75 
Lane departure warning$200$200$200 
Rear side airbags$300$300$300 
Rearview camera$200$200$200 
Cargo Management 
Second-row low console$100$100$100 
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15$15 
Rear air vents$100$100$100 
Rear wiper   $175
Exterior 
Body kit$0$0$0 
Body kit (gray/black)   $0
Panoramic sunroof$1200$1200$1200 
Rear spoiler  $200 
Sunroof   $900
Wheel-lip moldings   $75
Infotainment 
CD changer, in-dash$325$325$325 
CD player   $125
DVD-compatible player$0$0$0 
Media drive$15$15$15 
SD Card slot$25$25$25 
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75$75 
Auto-dimming headlights$200$200$200 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150$150$150 
Automatic headlights$125$125$125 
Automatic-off headlights   $25
Chronometer  $100 
Compass$0$0$0 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25$25 
Power-folding mirrors   $50
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100  $100
Center armrest(s), second row   $50
Door sill trim plates$100$100$100 
Leather door panel trim$250$250$250 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat   $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat   $50
Metal pedals$75$75$75 
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 
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50$50 
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat  $100 
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat  $100 
Wood trim $300$300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - mechanical$100$100$100 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0$0$0 
Transmission 
Launch control  $100 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100$100 
Total Value of Features$6,155$6,355$6,955$2,000
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,155$4,355$4,955$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,870-4,055-4,6200

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Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz C-Class vs. Volvo C30

Model Year20122012
ModelC-ClassC30
Body2dr Coupe2dr Hatch
Wheelbase108.7 in103.9 in
Length180.7 in167.4 in
Width69.7 in70.2 in
Height54.8 in57.0 in
Curb Weight3,539 lb.3,212 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.6 gal.15.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.0 in38.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.0 in53.6 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in53.1 in
Row 1 Legroom42.0 in42.3 in
Row 2 Headroom35.5 in36.4 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room50.3 in47.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in41.5 in
Row 2 Legroom33.0 in33.9 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
11.7 ft312.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
11.720.2 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C250 Sport

Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Total Requested70078%
Total Not Requested20022%
Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, passenger seat150Yes
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Total Requested105072%
Total Not Requested40028%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
iPod integration100Yes
Harman/Kardon, 450W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested75068%
Total Not Requested35032%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Rearview camera200No
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested62554%
Total Not Requested54046%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C350 Sport

Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Total Requested70078%
Total Not Requested20022%
Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, passenger seat150Yes
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Total Requested105072%
Total Not Requested40028%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Rearview camera200No
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested62554%
Total Not Requested54046%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C63 AMG

Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Total Requested70078%
Total Not Requested20022%
AMG Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Memory system, passenger seat150Yes
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Total Requested105078%
Total Not Requested30022%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Rearview camera200No
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested62554%
Total Not Requested54046%

Option Package Details
Volvo C30 T5

Xenon HID headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Total Requested650100%
Total Not Requested00%
Blind spot warning system
FeatureValueRequested?
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Total Requested20080%
Total Not Requested5020%
Premier Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
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 Requested2050100%
Total Not Requested00%
Climate Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Automatic air recirculation100Yes
Total Requested650100%
Total Not Requested00%
Platinum Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Unbranded, 650W, 10 speakers350No
Total Requested107575%
Total Not Requested35025%

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