Mercedes-Benz E-Class Mercedes-Benz E-Class 2011 Volvo C30 Volvo C30 2008

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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: $34,767

Volvo C30 Version 1.0   
Difference: $30,598

Lowest Total Invoice: $31,841

Volvo C30 Version 1.0   
Difference: $29,010

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201120082008
ModelE-ClassC30C30
TrimE350Version 1.0Version 2.0
Body4dr Wagon2dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Base Price $56,200 $22,950 $25,700
Base Invoice $52,266 $21,573 $24,158
Premium 2 Package 2,450    
Premium 1 Package 3,500    
Sport Package 0    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720 475 475
Leather seating surfaces 1,620 1,200 1,200
Power front seats   900 900
Special order charge   300 300
Climate Package   412 412
Navigation system   2,205 2,205
Center armrest(s), second row   40 40
Compass   100 100
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   150 150
Trip computer   100 100
Cargo area partition net   145 145
Cargo cover   180 180
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
Obstacle detection, rear   400 400
Proximity key   450 450
CD changer, in-dash   475 475
Xenon HID headlights   700 700
Sunroof   1,200 1,200
Sport suspension (upgrade)   275  
Satellite radio   295  
Premium 2 Package 2,279    
Premium 1 Package 3,255    
Sport Package 0    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 669 408 408
Leather seating surfaces 1,507 1,032 1,032
Power front seats   774 774
Special order charge   258 258
Climate Package   354 354
Navigation system   1,896 1,896
Center armrest(s), second row   34 34
Compass   86 86
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   129 129
Trip computer   86 86
Cargo area partition net   125 125
Cargo cover   155 155
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
Obstacle detection, rear   344 344
Proximity key   387 387
CD changer, in-dash   409 409
Xenon HID headlights   602 602
Sunroof   1,032 1,032
Sport suspension (upgrade)   237  
Satellite radio   254  
Options (change) 8,290 11,072 10,502
Options (change) 7,710 9,523 9,032
Destination 875 745 745
Total Price $65,365 $34,767 $36,947
Total Invoice $60,851 $31,841 $33,935

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volvo C30 Version 1.0
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $22,618
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $21,581
Model Year201120082008
ModelE-ClassC30C30
TrimE350Version 1.0Version 2.0
Body4dr Wagon2dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Engine268hp V6227hp I5227hp I5
TransmissionT7M6M6
DrivetrainAWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)610, 14160, 8650, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/40-18205/50-17215/45-18
Total Price$65,365$34,767$36,947
Adjustments for Features-7,9800-450
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$57,385$34,767$36,497
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,730
Total Invoice$60,851$31,841$33,935
Adjustments for Features-7,4290-413
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$53,422$31,841$33,522
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,681

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

Model Year201120082008
ModelE-ClassC30C30
TrimE350Version 1.0Version 2.0
Body4dr Wagon2dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200  
6-speed manual $150$150
AWD$1700  
FWD $0$0
Accessories 
Power liftgate$350  
Power rear side windows$200  
Sunshades, second row$125  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250$250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system$0  
Driver drowsiness monitor$150  
Knee airbag, driver$75  
Obstacle detection, front$150  
Rearview camera$200  
Rollover sensor$50  
Cargo Management 
Console with shifter $150$150
Console without shifter$150  
Roof rails$250  
Storage compartment under front seat(s)$50  
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15  
Rear air vents$100  
Residual heat$50  
Exterior 
Body kit$0 $0
Body kit (gray/black) $0 
Bodyside moldings$75  
Rear spoiler  $200
Wheel-lip moldings $75$75
Infotainment 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100  
DVD-compatible player$0  
HD radio$50  
iPod integration$100  
Media drive$15  
SD Card slot$25  
Surround sound$250 $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200  
Voice control for nav and audio$100  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25  
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75  
Auto-dimming headlights$200  
Automatic headlights$125  
Automatic-off headlights $25$25
Interior ambient lighting$150  
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25  
Steering-linked headlights$150  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates$100  
Folding third row seats$600  
Leather door panel trim$250  
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50$50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50$50
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150  
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat$50  
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat$50  
Rear-facing third row seats$0  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - mechanical$100  
Rear air springs, auto-leveling$350  
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100  
Total Value of Features$8,730$750$1,200
Value of Feature Adjustments$7,980$0$450
Value of Feature Adjustments-7,4290-413

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

Model Year20112008
ModelE-ClassC30
Body4dr Wagon2dr Hatch
Wheelbase113.2 in103.9 in
Length192.7 in167.4 in
Width73.0 in70.2 in
Height58.9 in57.0 in
Curb Weight4,060 lb.3,202 lb.
Fuel Capacity21.1 gal.15.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.3 in38.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.8 in53.6 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in53.1 in
Row 1 Legroom41.3 in42.3 in
Row 2 Headroom39.8 in36.4 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.8 in47.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in41.5 in
Row 2 Legroom36.0 in33.9 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
20.5 ft312.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
69.0 ft320.2 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz E-Class E350

Premium 2 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested80070%
Total Not Requested35030%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshades, second row125No
Navigation system600Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25Yes
HD radio50No
Media drive, large15No
iPod integration100No
Harman/Kardon, 610W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested127563%
Total Not Requested74037%
Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Body kit0Yes
245/40ZR18 tires200No
Total Requested25056%
Total Not Requested20044%

Option Package Details
Volvo C30 Version 1.0

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%
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%
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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