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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: $34,887

Volvo C30 Version 1.0   
Difference: $39,948

Lowest Total Invoice: $31,944

Volvo C30 Version 1.0   
Difference: $37,714

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2012201220082008
ModelCLSCLSC30C30
TrimCLS550CLS63 AMGVersion 1.0Version 2.0
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Base Price $71,300 $94,900 $22,950 $25,700
Base Invoice $66,309 $88,257 $21,573 $24,158
Lane departure warning 850 850    
Folding second row seats 440      
Obstacle detection, rear 970 970 400 400
Rear spoiler 400   200  
Power front seats     900 900
Special order charge     300 300
Climate Package     412 412
Navigation system     2,205 2,205
Metallic paint (extra cost)     475 475
Center armrest(s), second row     40 40
Compass     100 100
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     150 150
Trip computer     100 100
Cruise control     185 185
Automatic air recirculation     200 200
Automatic climate control, front     250 250
Wood trim     210 210
Universal garage door opener     225 225
CD changer, in-dash     475 475
Blind spot warning system     695 695
Xenon HID headlights     700 700
Sunroof     1,200 1,200
Leather seating surfaces     1,200 1,200
Sport suspension (upgrade)     275  
Satellite radio     295  
Lane departure warning 791 791    
Folding second row seats 409      
Obstacle detection, rear 902 902 344 344
Rear spoiler 372   172  
Power front seats     774 774
Special order charge     258 258
Climate Package     354 354
Navigation system     1,896 1,896
Metallic paint (extra cost)     408 408
Center armrest(s), second row     34 34
Compass     86 86
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     129 129
Trip computer     86 86
Cruise control     159 159
Automatic air recirculation     172 172
Automatic climate control, front     215 215
Wood trim     181 181
Universal garage door opener     194 194
CD changer, in-dash     409 409
Blind spot warning system     598 598
Xenon HID headlights     602 602
Sunroof     1,032 1,032
Leather seating surfaces     1,032 1,032
Sport suspension (upgrade)     237  
Satellite radio     254  
Options (change) 2,660 1,820 11,192 10,422
Options (change) 2,474 1,693 9,626 8,963
Destination 875 875 745 745
Total Price $74,835 $97,595 $34,887 $36,867
Total Invoice $69,658 $90,825 $31,944 $33,866

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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: $32,743
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $31,007
Model Year2012201220082008
ModelCLSCLSC30C30
TrimCLS550CLS63 AMGVersion 1.0Version 2.0
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Engine402hp V8518hp V8227hp I5227hp I5
TransmissionT7T7M6M6
DrivetrainRWDRWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)610, 14610, 14160, 8650, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/40-18255/35-19205/50-17215/45-18
Total Price$74,835$97,595$34,887$36,867
Adjustments for Features-7,205-8,0300-250
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$67,630$89,565$34,887$36,617
Cost Above Minimum$0$21,935$0$1,730
Total Invoice$69,658$90,825$31,944$33,866
Adjustments for Features-6,707-7,4730-230
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$62,951$83,352$31,944$33,636
Cost Above Minimum$0$20,401$0$1,692

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Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz CLS vs. Volvo C30

Model Year2012201220082008
ModelCLSCLSC30C30
TrimCLS550CLS63 AMGVersion 1.0Version 2.0
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  
Semi-automated parking system$500$500  
Sunshade, rear, power $225  
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  
Driver drowsiness monitor$150$150  
Knee airbag, driver$75$75  
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75  
Lane departure warning$200$200  
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 
Dual-zone climate control  $125$125
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15  
Rear air vents$100$100  
Rear wiper  $175$175
Residual heat$50$50  
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150  
Exterior 
Body kit $0 $0
Body kit (gray/black)  $0 
Wheel-lip moldings  $75$75
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25  
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100  
DVD-compatible player$0$0  
HD radio$50$50  
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  
Power-folding mirrors  $50$50
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates$100$100  
Leather door panel trim$250$250  
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $50$50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $50$50
Metal pedals $75  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150$150  
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat$50$50  
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50  
Power-folding headrests, second row seats$50$50  
Synthetic suede headliner $650  
Upholstered instrument panel, leather$1000$1000  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500$500  
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable$1000   
Electronic systems calibration selector $200  
Rear air springs, auto-leveling $350  
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0$0$0
Transmission 
Launch control $100  
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100  
Total Value of Features$8,155$8,980$950$1,200
Value of Feature Adjustments$7,205$8,030$0$250
Value of Feature Adjustments-6,707-7,4730-230

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Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz CLS vs. Volvo C30

Model Year20122008
ModelCLSC30
Body4dr Sedan2dr Hatch
Wheelbase113.2 in103.9 in
Length194.5 in167.4 in
Width74.1 in70.2 in
Height55.8 in57.0 in
Curb Weight4,159 lb.3,202 lb.
Fuel Capacity21.1 gal.15.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom36.9 in38.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.1 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 Room56.5 in47.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room57.6 in41.5 in
Row 2 Legroom35.0 in33.9 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
15.3 ft312.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
15.320.2 ft3

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Option Package Details
Volvo C30 Version 1.0

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested625100%
Total Not Requested00%
Blind spot warning system
FeatureValueRequested?
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Total Requested20080%
Total Not Requested5020%
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 information25Yes
Total Requested625100%
Total Not Requested00%
Blind spot warning system
FeatureValueRequested?
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Total Requested20080%
Total Not Requested5020%
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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