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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: $34,050

Volvo C30 T5   
Difference: $33,875

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,058

Volvo C30 T5   
Difference: $31,175

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2012201220102010
ModelE-ClassE-ClassC30C30
TrimE350E63 AMGT5T5 R-Design
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon2dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Base Price $57,150 $91,500 $24,100 $26,300
Base Invoice $53,150 $85,095 $22,654 $24,722
Premium 1 Package 3,500 2,120    
Lane departure warning 850 850    
Premium 2 Package 2,450 2,000    
Sport Package 760      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720   550 550
Leather seating surfaces 1,620   1,200 200
Climate Package     900 900
Preferred Package     1,950 1,950
Navigation system     1,800 1,800
Dynaudio 650W 10 speakers     1,000 1,000
Blind spot warning system     700 700
Sunroof     1,000 1,000
Premium 1 Package 3,255 1,972    
Lane departure warning 791 791    
Premium 2 Package 2,279 1,860    
Sport Package 707      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 669   517 517
Leather seating surfaces 1,507   1,128 188
Climate Package     846 846
Preferred Package     1,833 1,833
Navigation system     1,692 1,692
Dynaudio 650W 10 speakers     940 940
Blind spot warning system     658 658
Sunroof     940 940
Options (change) 9,900 4,970 9,100 8,100
Options (change) 9,208 4,623 8,554 7,614
Destination 875 875 850 850
Total Price $67,925 $97,345 $34,050 $35,250
Total Invoice $63,233 $90,593 $32,058 $33,186

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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: $25,205
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $23,104
Model Year2012201220102010
ModelE-ClassE-ClassC30C30
TrimE350E63 AMGT5T5 R-Design
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon2dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Engine302hp V6518hp V8227hp I5227hp I5
TransmissionT7T7M6M6
DrivetrainAWDRWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)610, 14610, 14650, 10650, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/40-18255/35-19205/50-17215/45-18
Total Price$67,925$97,345$34,050$35,250
Adjustments for Features-8,670-9,1950-200
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$59,255$88,150$34,050$35,050
Cost Above Minimum$0$28,895$0$1,000
Total Invoice$63,233$90,593$32,058$33,186
Adjustments for Features-8,071-8,5570-188
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$55,162$82,036$32,058$32,998
Cost Above Minimum$0$26,874$0$940

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

Model Year2012201220102010
ModelE-ClassE-ClassC30C30
TrimE350E63 AMGT5T5 R-Design
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon2dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200$1200  
6-speed manual  $150$150
AWD$1700   
RWD $0  
FWD  $0$0
Accessories 
Power liftgate$350$350  
Power rear side windows$200$200  
Sunshades, second row$125$125  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250$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  
Cargo cover$75$75  
Console with shifter $150$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$0 $0
Body kit (gray/black)  $0 
Bodyside moldings$75   
Panoramic sunroof $1200  
Rear spoiler $200 $200
Sunroof$900 $900$900
Wheel-lip moldings  $75$75
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25  
CD changer, in-dash$325$325  
CD player  $125$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$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$25
Chronometer $100  
Compass$0$0  
Fog lights  $125$125
Interior ambient lighting$150$150  
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25  
Power-folding mirrors  $50$50
Steering-linked headlights$150$150  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim  $100$100
Automatic seat bolsters, driver $300  
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50  
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$50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $50$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$0 $0
Transmission 
Launch control $100  
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100  
Total Value of Features$10,745$11,270$2,075$2,275
Value of Feature Adjustments$8,670$9,195$0$200
Value of Feature Adjustments-8,071-8,5570-188

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

Model Year20122010
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
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
Heated front seats200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
HD radio50Yes
iPod integration100Yes
Total Requested142571%
Total Not Requested59029%
Premium 2 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested80070%
Total Not Requested35030%
Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Body kit0Yes
245/40ZR18 tires200No
Total Requested25056%
Total Not Requested20044%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz E-Class E63 AMG

Premium 2 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested75068%
Total Not Requested35032%
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

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested625100%
Total Not Requested00%
Dynaudio, 650W, 10 speakers
FeatureValueRequested?
Dynaudio, 650W, 10 speakers350No
Satellite radio200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Total Requested45056%
Total Not Requested35044%
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%
Preferred Package
FeatureValueRequested?
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
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Aluminum trim100No
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested180089%
Total Not Requested22511%

Option Package Details
Volvo C30 T5 R-Design

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested625100%
Total Not Requested00%
Dynaudio, 650W, 10 speakers
FeatureValueRequested?
Dynaudio, 650W, 10 speakers350No
Satellite radio200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Total Requested45056%
Total Not Requested35044%
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%
Preferred Package
FeatureValueRequested?
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
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested1800100%
Total Not Requested00%

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