Mercedes-Benz GL Mercedes-Benz GL 2011 Volvo C30 Volvo C30 2008

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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: $35,137

Volvo C30 Version 1.0   
Difference: $39,053

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,159

Volvo C30 Version 1.0   
Difference: $36,900

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2011201120082008
ModelGLGLC30C30
TrimGL450 / GL350GL550Version 1.0Version 2.0
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Base Price $61,950 $84,450 $22,950 $25,700
Base Invoice $57,614 $78,539 $21,573 $24,158
Premium 2 Package 6,330      
Lighting Package 985      
Leather seating surfaces 1,930   1,200 1,200
Blind spot warning system 600   695 695
Obstacle detection, rear 800   400 400
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720   475 475
Power front seats     900 900
Special order charge     300 300
Climate Package     412 412
Navigation system     2,205 2,205
Center armrest(s), second row     40 40
Compass     100 100
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     150 150
Trip computer     100 100
Cargo cover     180 180
Cruise control     185 185
Wood trim     210 210
Universal garage door opener     225 225
Automatic climate control, front     250 250
Fog lights     295 295
Proximity key     450 450
CD changer, in-dash     475 475
Xenon HID headlights     700 700
Sunroof     1,200 1,200
Satellite radio     295  
Premium 2 Package 5,887      
Lighting Package 916      
Leather seating surfaces 1,795   1,032 1,032
Blind spot warning system 558   598 598
Obstacle detection, rear 744   344 344
Metallic paint (extra cost) 670   408 408
Power front seats     774 774
Special order charge     258 258
Climate Package     354 354
Navigation system     1,896 1,896
Center armrest(s), second row     34 34
Compass     86 86
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     129 129
Trip computer     86 86
Cargo cover     155 155
Cruise control     159 159
Wood trim     181 181
Universal garage door opener     194 194
Automatic climate control, front     215 215
Fog lights     254 254
Proximity key     387 387
CD changer, in-dash     409 409
Xenon HID headlights     602 602
Sunroof     1,032 1,032
Satellite radio     254  
Options (change) 11,365 0 11,442 11,147
Options (change) 10,570 0 9,841 9,587
Destination 875 875 745 745
Total Price $74,190 $85,325 $35,137 $37,592
Total Invoice $69,059 $79,414 $32,159 $34,490

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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: $28,608
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $27,177
Model Year2011201120082008
ModelGLGLC30C30
TrimGL450 / GL350GL550Version 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)610, 12610, 12160, 8650, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)275/55-19295/40-21205/50-17215/45-18
Total Price$74,190$85,325$35,137$37,592
Adjustments for Features-10,445-13,1600-450
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$63,745$72,165$35,137$37,142
Cost Above Minimum$0$8,420$0$2,005
Total Invoice$69,059$79,414$32,159$34,490
Adjustments for Features-9,723-12,2480-413
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$59,336$67,166$32,159$34,077
Cost Above Minimum$0$7,830$0$1,918

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Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz GL vs. Volvo C30

Model Year2011201120082008
ModelGLGLC30C30
TrimGL450 / GL350GL550Version 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 
AC power outlet$100$100  
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 
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system$0$0  
Hill descent control$250$250  
Knee airbag, driver$75$75  
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 
Cargo net $40  
Console with shifter  $150$150
Console without shifter$150$150  
Roof rails$250$250  
Climate Control 
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   $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  
DVD-compatible player$0$0  
HD radio$50$50  
iPod integration$100$100  
Media drive$15$15  
SD Card slot$25$25  
Surround sound$250$250 $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200  
Voice control for nav and audio$100$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 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300  
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$150
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $50$50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $50$50
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$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  
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$11,695$14,410$1,250$1,700
Value of Feature Adjustments$10,445$13,160$0$450
Value of Feature Adjustments-9,723-12,2480-413

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Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz GL vs. Volvo C30

Model Year20112008
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 Weight5,347 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 / GL350

Premium 2 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Harman/Kardon, 610W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
HD radio50No
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat50No
Media drive, large15No
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
iPod integration100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
SD Card slot25No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Rearview camera200No
Power liftgate350No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
AC power outlet100No
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Total Requested187554%
Total Not Requested159046%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Cornering lights50No
Total Requested55073%
Total Not Requested20027%

Option Package Details
Volvo C30 Version 1.0

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested625100%
Total Not Requested00%
Blind spot warning system
FeatureValueRequested?
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Total Requested250100%
Total Not Requested00%
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 tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
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 information25Yes
Total Requested625100%
Total Not Requested00%
Blind spot warning system
FeatureValueRequested?
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Total Requested250100%
Total Not Requested00%
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 tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
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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