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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: $33,925

Volvo C30 T5   
Difference: $39,540

Lowest Total Invoice: $31,942

Volvo C30 T5   
Difference: $36,442

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220122011
ModelCLSCLSC30
TrimCLS550CLS63 AMGT5
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Hatch
Base Price $71,300 $94,900 $24,700
Base Invoice $66,309 $88,257 $23,218
Lane departure warning 850 850  
Folding second row seats 440    
Climate Package     900
Multimedia Package     2,000
Preferred Package     1,800
Metallic paint (extra cost)     550
Satellite radio     400
Blind spot warning system     700
Xenon HID headlights     800
Leather seating surfaces     1,200
Lane departure warning 791 791  
Folding second row seats 409    
Climate Package     846
Multimedia Package     1,880
Preferred Package     1,692
Metallic paint (extra cost)     517
Satellite radio     376
Blind spot warning system     658
Xenon HID headlights     752
Leather seating surfaces     1,128
Options (change) 1,290 850 8,350
Options (change) 1,200 791 7,849
Destination 875 875 875
Total Price $73,465 $96,625 $33,925
Total Invoice $68,384 $89,923 $31,942

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volvo C30 T5
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $32,985
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $30,340
Model Year201220122011
ModelCLSCLSC30
TrimCLS550CLS63 AMGT5
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Hatch
Engine402hp V8518hp V8227hp I5
TransmissionT7T7M6
DrivetrainRWDRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)610, 14610, 14650, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/40-18255/35-19205/50-17
Total Price$73,465$96,625$33,925
Adjustments for Features-6,555-7,5800
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$66,910$89,045$33,925
Cost Above Minimum$0$22,135$0
Total Invoice$68,384$89,923$31,942
Adjustments for Features-6,102-7,0540
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$62,282$82,869$31,942
Cost Above Minimum$0$20,587$0

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Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz CLS vs. Volvo C30

Model Year201220122011
ModelCLSCLSC30
TrimCLS550CLS63 AMGT5
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200$1200 
6-speed manual  $150
RWD$0$0 
FWD  $0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows$200$200 
Sunshade, rear, power $225 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350 
Universal garage door opener$100$100 
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 
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
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15 
Rear air vents$100$100 
Rear wiper  $175
Residual heat$50$50 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150 
Exterior 
Body kit $0 
Body kit (gray/black)  $0
Rear spoiler $200 
Wheel-lip moldings  $75
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25 
CD changer, in-dash$325$325 
CD player  $125
DVD-compatible player$0$0 
Media drive$15$15 
SD Card slot$25$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200 
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25  
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150$150 
Automatic headlights$125$125 
Automatic-off headlights  $25
Chronometer $100 
Compass$0$0 
Fog lights  $125
Interior ambient lighting$150$150 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25 
Power-folding mirrors  $50
Steering-linked headlights  $150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim  $100
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50 
Door sill trim plates$100$100 
Leather door panel trim$250$250 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $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 
Wood trim$300$300 
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 
Transmission 
Launch control $100 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100 
Total Value of Features$8,005$9,030$1,450
Value of Feature Adjustments$6,555$7,580$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-6,102-7,0540

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Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz CLS vs. Volvo C30

Model Year20122011
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.3,201 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 T5

Blind spot warning system
FeatureValueRequested?
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Total Requested20080%
Total Not Requested5020%
Xenon HID headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Total Requested50077%
Total Not Requested15023%
Climate Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Automatic air recirculation100Yes
Total Requested650100%
Total Not Requested00%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Unbranded, 650W, 10 speakers350No
Total Requested87571%
Total Not Requested35029%
Preferred 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
Fog lights125No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Aluminum trim100No
Total Requested195090%
Total Not Requested22510%

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