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

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Mercedes-Benz M-Class vs. Volvo C30 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $33,945

Volvo C30 T5   
Difference: $15,630

Lowest Total Invoice: $31,962

Volvo C30 T5   
Difference: $14,199

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2006200620132013
ModelM-ClassM-ClassC30C30
TrimML350ML500T5T5 R-Design
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Base Price $39,750 $48,500 $25,500 $27,850
Base Invoice $36,968 $45,105 $23,970 $26,179
Sunroof 1,390 1,290    
Lighting Package 890 890    
Trim Package 2,200      
Comfort Package 1,450 1,450    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 690 690 550 550
Satellite radio 500 500    
Heated front seats 690      
Navigation system 1,240 1,240    
Proximity key   1,080    
Platinum Package     5,000 5,000
Climate Package     800 800
Leather seating surfaces     1,200  
Compass       0
Sunroof 1,293 1,200    
Lighting Package 828 828    
Trim Package 2,046      
Comfort Package 1,349 1,349    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 642 642 517 517
Satellite radio 465 465    
Heated front seats 642      
Navigation system 1,153 1,153    
Proximity key   1,004    
Platinum Package     4,700 4,700
Climate Package     752 752
Leather seating surfaces     1,128  
Compass       0
Options (change) 9,050 7,140 7,550 6,350
Options (change) 8,418 6,641 7,097 5,969
Destination 775 775 895 895
Total Price $49,575 $56,415 $33,945 $35,095
Total Invoice $46,161 $52,521 $31,962 $33,043

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mercedes-Benz M-Class vs. Volvo C30

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volvo C30 T5
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $11,365
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $10,229
Model Year2006200620132013
ModelM-ClassM-ClassC30C30
TrimML350ML500T5T5 R-Design
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Engine268hp V6302hp V8227hp I5227hp I5
TransmissionT7T7M6M6
DrivetrainAWDAWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)80, 880, 8650, 10650, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/65-17255/55-18205/50-17215/45-18
Total Price$49,575$56,415$33,945$35,095
Adjustments for Features-4,365-4,640-1000
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$45,210$51,775$33,845$35,095
Cost Above Minimum$0$6,565$0$1,250
Total Invoice$46,161$52,521$31,962$33,043
Adjustments for Features-4,064-4,320-940
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$42,097$48,201$31,868$33,043
Cost Above Minimum$0$6,104$0$1,175

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

Model Year2006200620132013
ModelM-ClassM-ClassC30C30
TrimML350ML500T5T5 R-Design
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 rear side windows$200$200  
Power trunk / liftgate pull-down$50$50  
Proximity key $250$250$250
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 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0$0
Hill descent control$250$250  
Rollover sensor$50$50  
Cargo Management 
Cargo area partition net$40$40  
Cargo area rails w/tie downs$50$50  
Cargo cover$75$75  
Console with shifter  $150$150
Console without shifter$150$150  
Roof rails$250$250  
Climate Control 
Rear air vents$100$100  
Residual heat$50$50  
Exterior 
Body kit   $0
Body kit (gray/black)  $0 
Bodyside moldings$75$75  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25$25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275  
Rear spoiler   $200
Wheel-lip moldings  $75$75
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link  $100$100
HD radio  $50$50
MP3-compatible player  $50$50
Surround sound  $250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200  
Traffic information  $25$25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25$25  
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150$150 $150
Automatic headlights$125$125  
Automatic-off headlights  $25$25
Compass   $0
Cornering lights$50$50  
Fog lights$125$125  
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25  
Power-folding mirrors$50$50  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim  $100$100
Leather seating surfaces  $900 
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $50$50
Partial leather seating sufaces$450$450 $450
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat$50$50  
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50  
Wood trim$300$300  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100  
Total Value of Features$6,740$7,015$2,475$2,375
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,365$4,640$100$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-4,064-4,320-940

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

Model Year20062013
ModelM-ClassC30
Body4dr SUV2dr Hatch
Wheelbase114.7 in103.9 in
Length188.5 in167.4 in
Width75.2 in70.2 in
Height69.8 in57.0 in
Curb Weight4,624 lb.3,212 lb.
Fuel Capacity25.1 gal.15.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.9 in38.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room59.9 in53.6 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.0 in53.1 in
Row 1 Legroom42.2 in42.3 in
Row 2 Headroom39.8 in36.4 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room59.8 in47.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in41.5 in
Row 2 Legroom40.0 in33.9 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
29.4 ft312.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
72.4 ft320.2 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz M-Class ML350

Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Cornering lights50No
Total Requested70093%
Total Not Requested507%
Trim Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Wood trim300No
Deep-tinted rear windows275No
Roof rails250No
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
Partial leather seating sufaces450Yes
Total Requested45031%
Total Not Requested102569%
Comfort Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat50No
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Cargo cover75No
Memory system, passenger seat150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Cargo area rails w/tie downs50No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Cargo area partition net40No
Total Requested50049%
Total Not Requested51551%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz M-Class ML500

Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Cornering lights50No
Total Requested70093%
Total Not Requested507%
Comfort Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat50No
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Cargo cover75No
Memory system, passenger seat150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Cargo area rails w/tie downs50No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Cargo area partition net40No
Total Requested50049%
Total Not Requested51551%

Option Package Details
Volvo C30 T5

Platinum Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Surround sound250No
Traffic information25No
Unbranded, 650W, 10 speakers350No
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Aluminum trim100No
Total Requested365083%
Total Not Requested72517%
Climate Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Automatic air recirculation100No
Total Requested40080%
Total Not Requested10020%

Option Package Details
Volvo C30 T5 R-Design

Compass
FeatureValueRequested?
Compass0No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%
Platinum Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Surround sound250No
Traffic information25No
Unbranded, 650W, 10 speakers350No
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Sunroof900Yes
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 Requested365085%
Total Not Requested62515%
Climate Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Automatic air recirculation100No
Total Requested40080%
Total Not Requested10020%

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