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

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

Lowest Total Price: $34,375

Volvo C30 T5   
Difference: $30,670

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,365

Volvo C30 T5   
Difference: $28,188

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200920092012
ModelE-ClassE-ClassC30
TrimE350 / E320E63 AMGT5
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon2dr Hatch
Base Price $57,250 $88,500 $24,950
Base Invoice $53,243 $82,305 $23,453
Premium I Package 2,700 2,100  
Premium II Package 1,930 1,930  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720   550
Leather seating surfaces 1,570   1,200
Climate Package     900
Platinum Package     2,400
Premier Plus Package     2,000
Cargo cover     250
Proximity key     450
Xenon HID headlights     800
Premium I Package 2,511 1,953  
Premium II Package 1,795 1,795  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 669   517
Leather seating surfaces 1,460   1,128
Climate Package     846
Platinum Package     2,256
Premier Plus Package     1,880
Cargo cover     235
Proximity key     423
Xenon HID headlights     752
Options (change) 6,920 4,030 8,550
Options (change) 6,435 3,748 8,037
Destination 875 875 875
Gas Tax 0 2,600 0
Total Price $65,045 $96,005 $34,375
Total Invoice $60,553 $89,528 $32,365

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volvo C30 T5
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $23,515
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $21,527
Model Year200920092012
ModelE-ClassE-ClassC30
TrimE350 / E320E63 AMGT5
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon2dr Hatch
Engine268hp V6507hp V8227hp I5
TransmissionT5T7M6
DrivetrainAWDRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)420, 12420, 12650, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/45-17245/40-18205/50-17
Total Price$65,045$96,005$34,375
Adjustments for Features-7,155-8,2550
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$57,890$87,750$34,375
Cost Above Minimum$0$29,860$0
Total Invoice$60,553$89,528$32,365
Adjustments for Features-6,661-7,6980
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$53,892$81,830$32,365
Cost Above Minimum$0$27,938$0

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

Model Year200920092012
ModelE-ClassE-ClassC30
TrimE350 / E320E63 AMGT5
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon2dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000  
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1200 
6-speed manual  $150
AWD$1700  
RWD $0 
FWD  $0
Accessories 
Power liftgate$350$350 
Power rear side windows$200$200 
Sunshades, second row$125$125 
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 
Rear side airbags$300$300 
Rollover sensor$50$50 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50 
Aluminum roof rails$250$250 
Cargo area partition net$40$40 
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15 
Rear air vents$100  
Rear air vents with automatic controls $250 
Rear dual-zone climate control $125 
Residual heat$50$50 
Exterior 
Body kit $0 
Body kit (gray/black)  $0
Bodyside moldings$75$75 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25
Wheel-lip moldings  $75
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25
CD changer, in-dash$325$325 
CD player  $125
iPod integration$100$100 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200 
USB port  $25
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 
Fog lights$125$125 
Interior ambient lighting$150$150 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25 
Steering-linked fog lights$50$50 
Steering-linked headlights  $150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim  $100
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300 
Door sill trim plates$100$100 
Folding passenger seat$150  
Folding third row seats$600  
Leather door panel trim$250$250 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 $150
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 
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 
Rear-facing third row seats$0  
Synthetic suede headliner $650 
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces $0 
Synthetic suede steering wheel $150 
Wood trim$300$300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500 
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable $1000 
Alloy wheels$350 $350
Polished alloy wheels $350 
Rear air springs, auto-leveling$350  
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0 
Transmission 
Launch control $100 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100 
Total Value of Features$8,705$9,805$1,550
Value of Feature Adjustments$7,155$8,255$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-6,661-7,6980

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

Model Year20092012
ModelE-ClassC30
Body4dr Wagon2dr Hatch
Wheelbase112.4 in103.9 in
Length192.3 in167.4 in
Width71.7 in70.2 in
Height59.3 in57.0 in
Curb Weight4,046 lb.3,212 lb.
Fuel Capacity21.1 gal.15.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.6 in38.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.4 in53.6 in
Row 1 Hip Room52.4 in53.1 in
Row 1 Legroom41.9 in42.3 in
Row 2 Headroom37.7 in36.4 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.1 in47.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.8 in41.5 in
Row 2 Legroom35.6 in33.9 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
24.4 ft312.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
68.9 ft320.2 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz E-Class E350 / E320

Premium I Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshades, second row125No
Satellite radio200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25Yes
HD radio50Yes
iPod integration100Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Total Requested117584%
Total Not Requested22516%
Premium II Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Steering-linked fog lights50No
Total Requested80094%
Total Not Requested506%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz E-Class E63 AMG

Premium I Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Sunshades, second row125No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25Yes
HD radio50Yes
iPod integration100Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Total Requested77560%
Total Not Requested52540%
Premium II Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Steering-linked fog lights50No
Total Requested80094%
Total Not Requested506%

Option Package Details
Volvo C30 T5

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%
Platinum Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Unbranded, 650W, 10 speakers350No
Total Requested107575%
Total Not Requested35025%
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 trim100No
Total Requested195095%
Total Not Requested1005%

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