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

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Mercedes-Benz GL vs. Volvo C30 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $34,837

Volvo C30 Version 1.0   
Difference: $34,458

Lowest Total Invoice: $31,901

Volvo C30 Version 1.0   
Difference: $32,604

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2008200820082008
ModelGLGLC30C30
TrimGL450 / GL320GL550Version 1.0Version 2.0
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Base Price $55,900 $77,375 $22,950 $25,700
Base Invoice $51,987 $71,959 $21,573 $24,158
Premium II Package 8,600      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 710   475 475
Proximity key 1,110 1,110 450 450
Leather seating surfaces 2,100   1,200 1,200
Power front seats     900 900
Special order charge     300 300
Climate Package     412 412
CD changer, in-dash     475 475
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
Wood trim     210 210
Universal garage door opener     225 225
Power-folding mirrors     250 250
Automatic climate control, front     250 250
Fog lights     295 295
Obstacle detection, rear     400 400
Xenon HID headlights     700 700
Sunroof     1,200 1,200
Navigation system     2,205 2,205
Satellite radio     295  
Premium II Package 7,998      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 660   408 408
Proximity key 1,032 1,032 387 387
Leather seating surfaces 1,953   1,032 1,032
Power front seats     774 774
Special order charge     258 258
Climate Package     354 354
CD changer, in-dash     409 409
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
Wood trim     181 181
Universal garage door opener     194 194
Power-folding mirrors     215 215
Automatic climate control, front     215 215
Fog lights     254 254
Obstacle detection, rear     344 344
Xenon HID headlights     602 602
Sunroof     1,032 1,032
Navigation system     1,896 1,896
Satellite radio     254  
Options (change) 12,520 1,110 11,142 10,847
Options (change) 11,643 1,032 9,583 9,329
Destination 875 875 745 745
Total Price $69,295 $79,360 $34,837 $37,292
Total Invoice $64,505 $73,866 $31,901 $34,232

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mercedes-Benz GL vs. Volvo C30

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volvo C30 Version 1.0
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $24,028
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $22,895
Model Year2008200820082008
ModelGLGLC30C30
TrimGL450 / GL320GL550Version 1.0Version 2.0
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Engine335hp V8382hp V8227hp I5227hp I5
TransmissionT7T7M6M6
DrivetrainAWDAWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)440, 12440, 12160, 8650, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)265/60-18295/40-21205/50-17215/45-18
Total Price$69,295$79,360$34,837$37,292
Adjustments for Features-10,430-12,5050-450
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$58,865$66,855$34,837$36,842
Cost Above Minimum$0$7,990$0$2,005
Total Invoice$64,505$73,866$31,901$34,232
Adjustments for Features-9,709-11,6390-413
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$54,796$62,227$31,901$33,819
Cost Above Minimum$0$7,431$0$1,918

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Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz GL vs. Volvo C30

Model Year2008200820082008
ModelGLGLC30C30
TrimGL450 / GL320GL550Version 1.0Version 2.0
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200$1200  
6-speed manual  $150$150
AWD$1700$1700  
FWD  $0$0
Accessories 
Power flip-out rear side windows$125$125  
Power liftgate$350$350  
Power rear side windows$200$200  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250$250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Hill descent control$250$250  
Obstacle detection, front$150$150  
Rear side airbags$300$300  
Rearview camera$200$200  
Rollover sensor$50$50  
Side curtain airbags  $350$350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500$500  
Trailer sway control$25$25  
Cargo Management 
Console with shifter  $150$150
Console without shifter$150$150  
Roof rack $300  
Roof rails$250   
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15  
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250$250  
Rear HVAC unit$400$400  
Residual heat$50$50  
Exterior 
Body kit   $0
Body kit (gray/black)  $0 
Bodyside moldings$75$75  
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275  
Glass roof panel(s)$300$300  
Rear bumper protector$40$40  
Rear spoiler   $200
Running boards $350  
Skid plates $150  
Wheel-lip moldings $75$75$75
Infotainment 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100  
CD changer, in-dash  $325$325
CD changer, remote$200$200  
CD player$125$125  
Rear seat audio controls$25$25  
Surround sound$250$250 $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200  
Traffic information  $25$25
Voice control for nav and audio $100  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25$25  
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75  
Automatic headlights$125$125  
Automatic-off headlights  $25$25
Cornering lights$50$50  
Interior ambient lighting$150$150  
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25  
Steering-linked headlights$150$150  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates$100$100  
Heated second row seats $200  
Leather door panel trim$250$250  
Leather seating surfaces, third-row seats$200$200  
Leather-wrapped steering wheel  $150$150
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50 $50$50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $50$50
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$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 third row seats$1000$1000  
Upholstered instrument panel$300$300  
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500  
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable$1000$1000  
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100  
Total Value of Features$12,030$14,105$1,600$2,050
Value of Feature Adjustments$10,430$12,505$0$450
Value of Feature Adjustments-9,709-11,6390-413

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Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz GL vs. Volvo C30

Model Year20082008
ModelGLC30
Body4dr SUV2dr Hatch
Wheelbase121.1 in103.9 in
Length200.6 in167.4 in
Width76.0 in70.2 in
Height72.4 in57.0 in
Curb Weight5,281 lb.3,202 lb.
Fuel Capacity26.0 gal.15.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.1 in38.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.3 in53.6 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in53.1 in
Row 1 Legroom40.3 in42.3 in
Row 2 Headroom40.6 in36.4 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room58.9 in47.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in41.5 in
Row 2 Legroom39.5 in33.9 in
Row 3 Headroom38.2 in0.0 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room50.5 in0.0 in
Row 3 Legroom34.2 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
14.3 ft312.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
43.8 ft312.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
83.3 ft320.2 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz GL GL450 / GL320

Premium II Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Cornering lights50No
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200No
Power liftgate350No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Surround sound250Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Rear seat audio controls25No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Power flip-out rear side windows125No
Sunroof900Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat50No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Cargo area partition net40Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100No
Harman/Kardon, 440W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Rear HVAC unit400No
Rear air vents with automatic controls150No
Heat-reflective glass0No
Total Requested334059%
Total Not Requested235041%

Option Package Details
Volvo C30 Version 1.0

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Traffic information25No
Total Requested60096%
Total Not Requested254%
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 information25No
Total Requested60096%
Total Not Requested254%
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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