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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: $35,015

Volvo C30 T5 R-Design   
Difference: $40,720

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,966

Volvo C30 T5 R-Design   
Difference: $37,620

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2010201020092009
ModelCLSCLSC30C30
TrimCLS550CLS63 AMGT5T5 R-Design
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Base Price $72,400 $97,950 $23,800 $25,950
Base Invoice $67,332 $91,094 $22,372 $24,393
Obstacle detection, rear 1,160 1,160 400 400
Power front seats     900 900
Special order charge     300 300
Preferred Package     1,595  
Navigation system     2,205 2,205
Metallic paint (extra cost)     525 525
Center armrest(s), second row     40 40
Wood trim     150 150
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     150 150
Rain-sensing wipers     175 175
Automatic air recirculation     200 200
Automatic climate control, front     250 250
Universal garage door opener     225 225
Sport suspension (upgrade)     275  
Bluetooth cell phone link     295 295
Heated front seats     450 450
CD changer, in-dash     475 475
Sunroof     1,200 1,200
Cruise control     185  
Satellite radio     395  
Leather seating surfaces     1,200 200
Trip computer       100
Obstacle detection, rear 1,079 1,079 376 376
Power front seats     846 846
Special order charge     282 282
Preferred Package     1,499  
Navigation system     2,073 2,073
Metallic paint (extra cost)     494 494
Center armrest(s), second row     38 38
Wood trim     141 141
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     141 141
Rain-sensing wipers     165 165
Automatic air recirculation     188 188
Automatic climate control, front     235 235
Universal garage door opener     212 212
Sport suspension (upgrade)     259  
Bluetooth cell phone link     277 277
Heated front seats     423 423
CD changer, in-dash     447 447
Sunroof     1,128 1,128
Cruise control     174  
Satellite radio     371  
Leather seating surfaces     1,128 188
Trip computer       94
Options (change) 1,160 1,160 11,590 8,240
Options (change) 1,079 1,079 10,897 7,748
Destination 875 875 825 825
Gas Tax 1,300 2,600 0 0
Total Price $75,735 $102,585 $36,215 $35,015
Total Invoice $70,586 $95,648 $34,094 $32,966

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volvo C30 T5 R-Design
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $35,040
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $32,326
Model Year2010201020092009
ModelCLSCLSC30C30
TrimCLS550CLS63 AMGT5T5 R-Design
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Engine382hp V8507hp V8227hp I5227hp I5
TransmissionT7T7M6M6
DrivetrainRWDRWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)510, 12510, 12650, 10160, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/40-18255/35-19205/50-17215/45-18
Total Price$75,735$102,585$36,215$35,015
Adjustments for Features-5,680-7,380-5000
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$70,055$95,205$35,715$35,015
Cost Above Minimum$0$25,150$700$0
Total Invoice$70,586$95,648$34,094$32,966
Adjustments for Features-5,294-6,881-4710
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$65,292$88,767$33,623$32,966
Cost Above Minimum$0$23,475$657$0

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Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz CLS vs. Volvo C30

Model Year2010201020092009
ModelCLSCLSC30C30
TrimCLS550CLS63 AMGT5T5 R-Design
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200$1200  
6-speed manual  $150$150
RWD$0$0  
FWD  $0$0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows$200$200  
Proximity key  $250 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250$250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system$0$0  
Knee airbag, driver$75$75  
Obstacle detection, front$150$150  
Rear side airbags$300$300  
Rollover sensor$50$50  
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$200
Wheel-lip moldings  $75$75
Infotainment 
DVD-compatible player$0$0  
Media drive$15$15  
SD Card slot$25$25  
Surround sound$250$250$250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200  
USB port  $25$25
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25   
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75  
Automatic headlights$125$125  
Automatic-off headlights  $25$25
Chronometer $100  
Interior ambient lighting$150$150  
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates$100$100  
Folding second row seats  $300$300
Leather door panel trim$250$250  
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 $150$150
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50 $50$50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50 $50$50
Massage, driver seat $100  
Massage, passenger seat $100  
Metal pedals $75  
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 headliner $650  
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces $0  
Synthetic suede steering wheel $150  
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$7,155$8,855$1,975$1,475
Value of Feature Adjustments$5,680$7,380$500$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-5,294-6,881-4710

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Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz CLS vs. Volvo C30

Model Year20102009
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 Weight4,021 lb.3,202 lb.
Fuel Capacity21.1 gal.15.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom36.9 in38.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.3 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
15.9 ft312.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
15.920.2 ft3

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Option Package Details
Volvo C30 T5

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested625100%
Total Not Requested00%
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%
Preferred Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Trip computer150Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Proximity key250No
Dynaudio, 650W, 10 speakers350No
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 Requested107564%
Total Not Requested60036%

Option Package Details
Volvo C30 T5 R-Design

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested625100%
Total Not Requested00%
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%

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