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

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Mercedes-Benz CLS vs. Volvo C30 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $34,437

Volvo C30 Version 1.0   
Difference: $38,997

Lowest Total Invoice: $31,557

Volvo C30 Version 1.0   
Difference: $36,882

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2006200620082008
ModelCLSCLSC30C30
TrimCLS500CLS55 AMGVersion 1.0Version 2.0
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Base Price $64,900 $86,600 $22,950 $25,700
Base Invoice $60,357 $80,538 $21,573 $24,158
Lighting Package 1,220 1,220    
Obstacle detection, rear 1,100 1,100 400 400
Proximity key 1,080 1,080 450 450
CD changer, in-dash 430 430 475 475
Navigation system 1,240 1,240 2,205 2,205
Satellite radio 699 699 295  
Heated front seats 690      
Power front seats     900 900
Special order charge     300 300
Climate Package     412 412
Metallic paint (extra cost)     475 475
Center armrest(s), second row     40 40
Trip computer     100 100
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     150 150
Cruise control     185 185
Wood trim     210 210
Universal garage door opener     225 225
Automatic climate control, front     250 250
Fog lights     295 295
Xenon HID headlights     700 700
Sunroof     1,200 1,200
Leather seating surfaces     1,200 1,200
Sport suspension (upgrade)     275  
Lighting Package 1,135 1,135    
Obstacle detection, rear 1,023 1,023 344 344
Proximity key 1,004 1,004 387 387
CD changer, in-dash 400 400 409 409
Navigation system 1,153 1,153 1,896 1,896
Satellite radio 650 650 254  
Heated front seats 642      
Power front seats     774 774
Special order charge     258 258
Climate Package     354 354
Metallic paint (extra cost)     408 408
Center armrest(s), second row     34 34
Trip computer     86 86
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     129 129
Cruise control     159 159
Wood trim     181 181
Universal garage door opener     194 194
Automatic climate control, front     215 215
Fog lights     254 254
Xenon HID headlights     602 602
Sunroof     1,032 1,032
Leather seating surfaces     1,032 1,032
Sport suspension (upgrade)     237  
Options (change) 6,459 5,769 10,742 10,172
Options (change) 6,007 5,365 9,239 8,748
Destination 775 775 745 745
Gas Tax 1,300 1,700 0 0
Total Price $73,434 $94,844 $34,437 $36,617
Total Invoice $68,439 $88,378 $31,557 $33,651

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mercedes-Benz CLS vs. Volvo C30

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volvo C30 Version 1.0
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $34,032
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $32,255
Model Year2006200620082008
ModelCLSCLSC30C30
TrimCLS500CLS55 AMGVersion 1.0Version 2.0
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Engine302hp V8469hp V8227hp I5227hp I5
TransmissionT7T5M6M6
DrivetrainRWDRWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9480, 13160, 8650, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/40-18255/35-19205/50-17215/45-18
Total Price$73,434$94,844$34,437$36,617
Adjustments for Features-4,965-5,9150-450
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$68,469$88,929$34,437$36,167
Cost Above Minimum$0$20,460$0$1,730
Total Invoice$68,439$88,378$31,557$33,651
Adjustments for Features-4,627-5,5120-414
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$63,812$82,866$31,557$33,237
Cost Above Minimum$0$19,054$0$1,680

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Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz CLS vs. Volvo C30

Model Year2006200620082008
ModelCLSCLSC30C30
TrimCLS500CLS55 AMGVersion 1.0Version 2.0
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200   
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1000  
6-speed manual  $150$150
RWD$0$0  
FWD  $0$0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows$200$200  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250$250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Knee airbag, driver$75$75  
Obstacle detection, front$150$150  
Rear side airbags$300$300  
Rollover sensor$50$50  
Tire-pressure monitor  $75$75
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50  
Second-row low console$100$100  
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15  
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250$250  
Rear dual-zone climate control$125$125  
Rear wiper  $175$175
Residual heat$50$50  
Exterior 
Body kit $0 $0
Body kit (gray/black)  $0 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25$25
Rear spoiler   $200
Wheel-lip moldings  $75$75
Infotainment 
Aux input  $50$50
MP3-compatible player  $50$50
Surround sound $250 $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200  
Traffic information  $25$25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25$25  
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75  
Automatic headlights$125$125  
Automatic-off headlights  $25$25
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25  
Steering-linked headlights$150$150  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding second row seats  $300$300
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50 $50$50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50 $50$50
Massage, driver seat $100  
Massage, passenger seat $100  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150  
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat$50$50  
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50  
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat $100  
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat $100  
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $100  
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat $100  
Power-folding headrests, second row seats$50$50  
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces $0  
Upholstered instrument panel, leather$1000$1000  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500$500  
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable$1000$1000  
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0$0$0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100  
Total Value of Features$6,265$7,215$1,300$1,750
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,965$5,915$0$450
Value of Feature Adjustments-4,627-5,5120-414

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Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz CLS vs. Volvo C30

Model Year20062008
ModelCLSC30
Body4dr Sedan2dr Hatch
Wheelbase112.4 in103.9 in
Length193.0 in167.4 in
Width73.7 in70.2 in
Height54.7 in57.0 in
Curb Weight3,813 lb.3,202 lb.
Fuel Capacity21.1 gal.15.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom36.9 in38.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.2 in53.6 in
Row 1 Hip Room58.0 in53.1 in
Row 1 Legroom42.1 in42.3 in
Row 2 Headroom36.1 in36.4 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.0 in47.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room57.6 in41.5 in
Row 2 Legroom35.0 in33.9 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
15.8 ft312.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
15.820.2 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz CLS CLS500

Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Total Requested55079%
Total Not Requested15021%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz CLS CLS55 AMG

Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Total Requested55079%
Total Not Requested15021%

Option Package Details
Volvo C30 Version 1.0

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Traffic information25No
Total Requested60096%
Total Not Requested254%
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

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Traffic information25No
Total Requested60096%
Total Not Requested254%
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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