Mercedes-Benz GL Mercedes-Benz GL 2009 Volvo C30 Volvo C30 2011

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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: $33,225

Volvo C30 T5   
Difference: $28,700

Lowest Total Invoice: $31,284

Volvo C30 T5   
Difference: $26,368

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200920092011
ModelGLGLC30
TrimGL450 / GL320GL550T5
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Hatch
Base Price $58,200 $81,300 $24,700
Base Invoice $54,126 $75,609 $23,218
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720   550
Leather seating surfaces 2,130   1,200
Climate Package     900
Multimedia Package     2,000
Preferred Package     1,800
Xenon HID headlights     800
Satellite radio     400
Metallic paint (extra cost) 670   517
Leather seating surfaces 1,981   1,128
Climate Package     846
Multimedia Package     1,880
Preferred Package     1,692
Xenon HID headlights     752
Satellite radio     376
Options (change) 2,850 0 7,650
Options (change) 2,651 0 7,191
Destination 875 875 875
Total Price $61,925 $82,175 $33,225
Total Invoice $57,652 $76,484 $31,284

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volvo C30 T5
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $22,070
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $20,195
Model Year200920092011
ModelGLGLC30
TrimGL450 / GL320GL550T5
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Hatch
Engine335hp V8382hp V8227hp I5
TransmissionT7T7M6
DrivetrainAWDAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)80, 8440, 12650, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)275/55-19295/40-21205/50-17
Total Price$61,925$82,175$33,225
Adjustments for Features-6,630-13,2850
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$55,295$68,890$33,225
Cost Above Minimum$0$13,595$0
Total Invoice$57,652$76,484$31,284
Adjustments for Features-6,173-12,3650
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$51,479$64,119$31,284
Cost Above Minimum$0$12,640$0

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Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz GL vs. Volvo C30

Model Year200920092011
ModelGLGLC30
TrimGL450 / GL320GL550T5
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200$1200 
6-speed manual  $150
AWD$1700$1700 
FWD  $0
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100 
Power flip-out rear side windows $125 
Power liftgate $350 
Power rear side windows$200$200 
Proximity key $250 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350 
Universal garage door opener$100$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system$0$0 
Hill descent control$250$250 
Obstacle detection, front $150 
Obstacle detection, rear $250 
Rear side airbags$300$300 
Rearview camera $200 
Rollover sensor$50$50 
Side curtain airbags  $350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500$500 
Trailer sway control$25$25 
Cargo Management 
Cargo area partition net $40 
Cargo cover$75$75 
Console with shifter  $150
Console without shifter$150$150 
Roof rails$250$250 
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation  $100
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15 
Rear air vents$100  
Rear air vents with automatic controls $250 
Rear HVAC unit $400 
Residual heat$50$50 
Exterior 
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 
Running boards $350 
Wheel-lip moldings $75$75
Infotainment 
CD changer, in-dash$325$325 
CD player  $125
DVD-Audio-compatible player$0  
DVD-compatible player $0 
HD radio $50$50
iPod integration $100 
Media drive $15 
Navigation system $600$600
Satellite radio $200$200
SD Card slot $25 
Surround sound $250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200 
Traffic information $25$25
USB port  $25
Voice control for nav and audio $100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25$25 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150 
Automatic headlights$125$125 
Automatic-off headlights  $25
Compass$0$0 
Cornering lights $50 
Headlight washers $50$50
Interior ambient lighting$150$150 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25 
Power-folding mirrors $50 
Steering-linked headlights $150$150
Xenon HID headlights $500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim  $100
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50 
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
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $50
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75 
Memory system, driver seat $200$200
Memory system, passenger seat $150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150 
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat $50 
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat $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 trim$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 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100 
Total Value of Features$10,405$17,060$3,775
Value of Feature Adjustments$6,630$13,285$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-6,173-12,3650

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Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz GL vs. Volvo C30

Model Year20092011
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.3,201 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
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 recirculation100No
Total Requested55085%
Total Not Requested10015%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Unbranded, 650W, 10 speakers350No
Total Requested87571%
Total Not Requested35029%
Preferred 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
Fog lights125Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Aluminum trim100No
Total Requested207595%
Total Not Requested1005%

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