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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: $30,990

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,365

Volvo C30 T5   
Difference: $28,486

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20112012
ModelE-ClassC30
TrimE350T5
Body4dr Wagon2dr Hatch
Base Price $56,200 $24,950
Base Invoice $52,266 $23,453
Premium 1 Package 3,500  
Premium 2 Package 2,450  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720 550
Leather seating surfaces 1,620 1,200
Climate Package   900
Platinum Package   2,400
Premier Plus Package   2,000
Xenon HID headlights   800
Cargo cover   250
Proximity key   450
Premium 1 Package 3,255  
Premium 2 Package 2,279  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 669 517
Leather seating surfaces 1,507 1,128
Climate Package   846
Platinum Package   2,256
Premier Plus Package   1,880
Xenon HID headlights   752
Cargo cover   235
Proximity key   423
Options (change) 8,290 8,550
Options (change) 7,710 8,037
Destination 875 875
Total Price $65,365 $34,375
Total Invoice $60,851 $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: $22,670
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $20,741
Model Year20112012
ModelE-ClassC30
TrimE350T5
Body4dr Wagon2dr Hatch
Engine268hp V6227hp I5
TransmissionT7M6
DrivetrainAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)610, 14650, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/45-17205/50-17
Total Price$65,365$34,375
Adjustments for Features-8,3200
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$57,045$34,375
Total Invoice$60,851$32,365
Adjustments for Features-7,7450
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$53,106$32,365

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

Model Year20112012
ModelE-ClassC30
TrimE350T5
Body4dr Wagon2dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200 
6-speed manual $150
AWD$1700 
FWD $0
Accessories 
Power liftgate$350 
Power rear side windows$200 
Sunshades, second row$125 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350 
Universal garage door opener$100 
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 
Obstacle detection, rear$250 
Rearview camera$200 
Rollover sensor$50 
Cargo Management 
Cargo area partition net$40 
Console with shifter $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 (gray/black) $0
Bodyside moldings$75 
Wheel-lip moldings $75
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD player $125
DVD-compatible player$0 
iPod integration$100 
Media drive$15 
SD Card slot$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200 
USB port $25
Voice control for nav and audio$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75 
Auto-dimming headlights$200 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150 
Automatic headlights$125 
Automatic-off headlights $25
Compass$0 
Interior ambient lighting$150 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim $100
Door sill trim plates$100 
Folding third row seats$600 
Leather door panel trim$250 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $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 
Wood trim$300 
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$9,345$1,025
Value of Feature Adjustments$8,320$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-7,7450

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See a complete comparison of Mercedes-Benz E-Class vs. Volvo C30 features.

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

Model Year20112012
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.3,212 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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See a complete comparison of Mercedes-Benz E-Class vs. Volvo C30 specs.

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz E-Class E350

Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshades, second row125No
Media drive, large15No
iPod integration100Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25Yes
HD radio50Yes
Harman/Kardon, 610W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested142571%
Total Not Requested59029%
Premium 2 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested95083%
Total Not Requested20017%

Option Package Details
Volvo C30 T5

Xenon HID headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Total Requested650100%
Total Not Requested00%
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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