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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: $35,075

Volvo C30 T5   
Difference: $32,090

Lowest Total Invoice: $33,023

Volvo C30 T5   
Difference: $29,503

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220122012
ModelE-ClassE-ClassC30
TrimE350E63 AMGT5
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon2dr Hatch
Base Price $57,150 $91,500 $24,950
Base Invoice $53,150 $85,095 $23,453
Premium 1 Package 3,500 2,120  
Premium 2 Package 2,450 2,000  
Lane departure warning 850 850  
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
Blind spot warning system     700
Premium 1 Package 3,255 1,972  
Premium 2 Package 2,279 1,860  
Lane departure warning 791 791  
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
Blind spot warning system     658
Options (change) 9,140 4,970 9,250
Options (change) 8,501 4,623 8,695
Destination 875 875 875
Total Price $67,165 $97,345 $35,075
Total Invoice $62,526 $90,593 $33,023

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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: $23,595
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $21,595
Model Year201220122012
ModelE-ClassE-ClassC30
TrimE350E63 AMGT5
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon2dr Hatch
Engine302hp V6518hp V8227hp I5
TransmissionT7T7M6
DrivetrainAWDRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)610, 14610, 14650, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/45-17255/35-19205/50-17
Total Price$67,165$97,345$35,075
Adjustments for Features-8,495-9,0200
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$58,670$88,325$35,075
Cost Above Minimum$0$29,655$0
Total Invoice$62,526$90,593$33,023
Adjustments for Features-7,908-8,3940
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$54,618$82,199$33,023
Cost Above Minimum$0$27,581$0

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

Model Year201220122012
ModelE-ClassE-ClassC30
TrimE350E63 AMGT5
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon2dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200$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 
Driver drowsiness monitor$150$150 
Knee airbag, driver$75$75 
Lane departure warning$200$200 
Obstacle detection, front$150$150 
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250 
Rearview camera$200$200 
Rollover sensor$50$50 
Cargo Management 
Cargo area partition net$40$40 
Console with shifter $150$150
Console without shifter$150  
Roof rails$250$250 
Storage compartment under front seat(s)$50$50 
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15 
Rear air vents$100$100 
Residual heat$50$50 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150 
Exterior 
Body kit $0 
Body kit (gray/black)  $0
Bodyside moldings$75  
Panoramic sunroof $1200 
Rear spoiler $200 
Sunroof$900 $900
Wheel-lip moldings  $75
Infotainment 
CD changer, in-dash$325$325 
CD player  $125
DVD-compatible player$0$0 
iPod integration$100$100 
Media drive$15$15 
SD Card slot$25$25 
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 headlights$200$200 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150$150 
Automatic headlights$125$125 
Automatic-off headlights  $25
Chronometer $100 
Compass$0$0 
Interior ambient lighting$150$150 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25 
Power-folding mirrors  $50
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim  $100
Automatic seat bolsters, driver $300 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300 
Door sill trim plates$100$100 
Folding third row seats$600$600 
Leather door panel trim$250$250 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $50
Massage, driver seat $100 
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 thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $100 
Rear-facing third row seats$0$0 
Wood trim$300$300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500 
Adaptive dampers - mechanical$100  
Electronic systems calibration selector $200 
Performance steering system (optional) $0 
Rear air springs, auto-leveling$350$350 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0 
Transmission 
Launch control $100 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100 
Total Value of Features$10,445$10,970$1,950
Value of Feature Adjustments$8,495$9,020$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-7,908-8,3940

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

Model Year20122012
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
57.4 ft320.2 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz E-Class E350

Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshades, second row125No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15No
Harman/Kardon, 610W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
HD radio50Yes
iPod integration100Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
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
Mercedes-Benz E-Class E63 AMG

Premium 2 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested90082%
Total Not Requested20018%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshades, second row125No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Automatic seat bolsters, driver200No
Massage, driver seat100No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested62543%
Total Not Requested84057%

Option Package Details
Volvo C30 T5

Xenon HID headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Total Requested650100%
Total Not Requested00%
Blind spot warning system
FeatureValueRequested?
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Total Requested20080%
Total Not Requested5020%
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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