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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: $35,212

Volvo C30 Version 1.0   
Difference: $54,543

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,224

Volvo C30 Version 1.0   
Difference: $51,309

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200820082008
ModelM-ClassC30C30
TrimML63 AMGVersion 1.0Version 2.0
Body4dr SUV2dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Base Price $87,000 $22,950 $25,700
Base Invoice $80,910 $21,573 $24,158
Obstacle detection, rear 770 400 400
Proximity key 1,110 450 450
Power front seats   900 900
Special order charge   300 300
Climate Package   412 412
Metallic paint (extra cost)   475 475
Center armrest(s), second row   40 40
Trip computer   100 100
Cargo area partition net   145 145
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   150 150
Cargo cover   180 180
Cruise control   185 185
Automatic air recirculation   200 200
Automatic climate control, front   250 250
Wood trim   210 210
Universal garage door opener   225 225
Power-folding mirrors   250 250
Fog lights   295 295
CD changer, in-dash   475 475
Xenon HID headlights   700 700
Sunroof   1,200 1,200
Leather seating surfaces   1,200 1,200
Navigation system   2,205 2,205
Sport suspension (upgrade)   275  
Satellite radio   295  
Obstacle detection, rear 716 344 344
Proximity key 1,032 387 387
Power front seats   774 774
Special order charge   258 258
Climate Package   354 354
Metallic paint (extra cost)   408 408
Center armrest(s), second row   34 34
Trip computer   86 86
Cargo area partition net   125 125
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   129 129
Cargo cover   155 155
Cruise control   159 159
Automatic air recirculation   172 172
Automatic climate control, front   215 215
Wood trim   181 181
Universal garage door opener   194 194
Power-folding mirrors   215 215
Fog lights   254 254
CD changer, in-dash   409 409
Xenon HID headlights   602 602
Sunroof   1,032 1,032
Leather seating surfaces   1,032 1,032
Navigation system   1,896 1,896
Sport suspension (upgrade)   237  
Satellite radio   254  
Options (change) 1,880 11,517 10,947
Options (change) 1,748 9,906 9,415
Destination 875 745 745
Total Price $89,755 $35,212 $37,392
Total Invoice $83,533 $32,224 $34,318

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volvo C30 Version 1.0
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $44,738
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $42,184
Model Year200820082008
ModelM-ClassC30C30
TrimML63 AMGVersion 1.0Version 2.0
Body4dr SUV2dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Engine503hp V8227hp I5227hp I5
TransmissionT7M6M6
DrivetrainAWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)440, 12160, 8650, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)295/40-20205/50-17215/45-18
Total Price$89,755$35,212$37,392
Adjustments for Features-9,8050-450
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$79,950$35,212$36,942
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,730
Total Invoice$83,533$32,224$34,318
Adjustments for Features-9,1250-413
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$74,408$32,224$33,905
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,681

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

Model Year200820082008
ModelM-ClassC30C30
TrimML63 AMGVersion 1.0Version 2.0
Body4dr SUV2dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200  
6-speed manual $150$150
AWD$1700  
FWD $0$0
Accessories 
Power liftgate$350  
Power rear side windows$200  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250$250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Hill descent control$250  
Obstacle detection, front$150  
Rear side airbags$300  
Rearview camera$200  
Rollover sensor$50  
Trailer sway control$25  
Cargo Management 
Cargo area rails w/tie downs$50  
Console with shifter $150$150
Console without shifter$150  
Roof rails$250  
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15  
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250  
Residual heat$50  
Exterior 
Body kit  $0
Body kit (gray/black) $0 
Bodyside moldings$75  
Deep-tinted rear windows$275  
Rear bumper protector$40  
Rear spoiler  $200
Running boards$350  
Infotainment 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100  
CD changer, in-dash $325$325
CD changer, remote$200  
CD player$125  
Rear seat audio controls$25  
Surround sound$250 $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200  
Traffic information $25$25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75  
Automatic headlights$125  
Automatic-off headlights $25$25
Chronometer$100  
Cornering lights$50  
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25  
Steering-linked headlights$150  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300  
Door sill trim plates$100  
Leather door panel trim$250  
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50$50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50$50
Metal pedals$75  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$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  
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces$0  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500  
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable$1000  
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100  
Total Value of Features$10,830$1,025$1,475
Value of Feature Adjustments$9,805$0$450
Value of Feature Adjustments-9,1250-413

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

Model Year20082008
ModelM-ClassC30
Body4dr SUV2dr Hatch
Wheelbase114.7 in103.9 in
Length188.5 in167.4 in
Width75.2 in70.2 in
Height71.5 in57.0 in
Curb Weight4,706 lb.3,202 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
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 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 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 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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