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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: $35,075

Volvo C30 T5   
Difference: $23,175

Lowest Total Invoice: $33,023

Volvo C30 T5   
Difference: $21,212

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20112011201120112012
ModelM-ClassM-ClassM-ClassM-ClassC30
TrimML350ML450 HybridML550ML63 AMGT5
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Hatch
Base Price $46,490 $55,790 $57,590 $92,590 $24,950
Base Invoice $43,236 $51,885 $53,559 $86,109 $23,453
Lighting Package 985 985 985    
Premium 2 Package 6,050 6,050 6,050    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720 720 720   550
Blind spot warning system 600 600 600   700
Leather seating surfaces 1,780 1,780 1,780   1,200
Heated front seats 750 750      
Climate Package         900
Platinum Package         2,400
Premier Plus Package         2,000
Xenon HID headlights         800
Cargo cover         250
Proximity key         450
Lighting Package 916 916 916    
Premium 2 Package 5,627 5,627 5,627    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 670 670 670   517
Blind spot warning system 558 558 558   658
Leather seating surfaces 1,655 1,655 1,655   1,128
Heated front seats 698 698      
Climate Package         846
Platinum Package         2,256
Premier Plus Package         1,880
Xenon HID headlights         752
Cargo cover         235
Proximity key         423
Options (change) 10,885 10,885 10,135 0 9,250
Options (change) 10,124 10,124 9,426 0 8,695
Destination 875 875 875 875 875
Total Price $58,250 $67,550 $68,600 $93,465 $35,075
Total Invoice $54,235 $62,884 $63,860 $86,984 $33,023

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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: $17,790
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $16,198
Model Year20112011201120112012
ModelM-ClassM-ClassM-ClassM-ClassC30
TrimML350ML450 HybridML550ML63 AMGT5
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Hatch
Engine268hp V6275hp V6 H382hp V8503hp V8227hp I5
TransmissionT7B8T7T7M6
DrivetrainRWDAWDAWDAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)440, 12440, 12440, 12440, 12650, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/50-19235/65-17255/50-19295/40-20205/50-17
Total Price$58,250$67,550$68,600$93,465$35,075
Adjustments for Features-5,385-7,885-7,435-10,5100
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$52,865$59,665$61,165$82,955$35,075
Cost Above Minimum$0$6,800$8,300$30,090$0
Total Invoice$54,235$62,884$63,860$86,984$33,023
Adjustments for Features-5,014-7,340-6,921-9,7810
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$49,221$55,544$56,939$77,203$33,023
Cost Above Minimum$0$6,323$7,718$27,982$0

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

Model Year20112011201120112012
ModelM-ClassM-ClassM-ClassM-ClassC30
TrimML350ML450 HybridML550ML63 AMGT5
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200 $1200$1200 
8-speed manually-shiftable 2-mode automatic $2000   
6-speed manual    $150
RWD$0    
AWD $1700$1700$1700 
FWD    $0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100$100$100$100 
Power liftgate$350$350$350$350 
Power rear side windows$200$200$200$200 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual    $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350$350$350 
Universal garage door opener$100$100$100$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system$0$0$0$0 
Hill descent control$250$250$250$250 
Obstacle detection, front   $150 
Obstacle detection, rear   $250 
Rear side airbags$300$300$300$300 
Rearview camera$200$200$200$200 
Rollover sensor$50$50$50$50 
Temporary spare tire$150 $150$150$150
Tires, run-flat $150   
Trailer sway control$25$25$25$25 
Cargo Management 
Aluminum roof rails  $250$250 
Cargo area partition net$40$40$40$40 
Cargo area rails w/tie downs$50$50$50$50 
Console with shifter    $150
Console without shifter$150$150$150$150 
Roof rails$250$250   
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15$15$15 
Rear air vents$100$100$100  
Rear air vents with automatic controls   $250 
Residual heat$50$50$50$50 
Exterior 
Body kit (gray/black)    $0
Bodyside moldings$75$75$75$75 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275$275$275 
Rear bumper protector$40$40$40$40 
Running boards  $350$350 
Wheel-lip moldings   $75$75
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming    $25
CD changer, in-dash$325$325$325$325 
CD player    $125
DVD-compatible player$0$0$0$0 
iPod integration$100$100$100$100 
Media drive$15$15$15$15 
SD Card slot$25$25$25$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200$200$200 
USB port    $25
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100$100$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25$25$25  
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75$75$75 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150$150$150$150 
Automatic headlights$125$125$125$125 
Automatic-off headlights    $25
Chronometer   $100 
Compass$0$0$0$0 
Cornering lights$50$50$50$50 
Fog lights$125$125$125$125 
Interior ambient lighting$150$150$150  
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25$25$25 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim    $100
Cooled or ventilated front seats   $300 
Door sill trim plates$100$100$100$100 
Leather door panel trim   $250 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat    $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat    $50
Memory system, passenger seat    $150
Metal pedals   $75 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150$150$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150$150$150$150 
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat$50$50$50$50 
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50$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 
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces   $0 
Wood trim$300$300$300$300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical   $500 
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable   $1000 
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100$100$100 
Total Value of Features$6,710$9,210$8,760$11,835$1,325
Value of Feature Adjustments$5,385$7,885$7,435$10,510$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-5,014-7,340-6,921-9,7810

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

Model Year20112012
ModelM-ClassC30
Body4dr SUV2dr Hatch
Wheelbase114.7 in103.9 in
Length188.5 in167.4 in
Width75.2 in70.2 in
Height70.1 in57.0 in
Curb Weight4,706 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 Room55.9 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 Room56.2 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%
Premium 2 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Harman/Kardon, 440W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Power liftgate300No
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
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
HD radio50Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat50No
Media drive, large15No
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
iPod integration100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
SD Card slot25No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Rearview camera200No
Total Requested172551%
Total Not Requested169049%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz M-Class ML450 Hybrid

Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Cornering lights50No
Total Requested70093%
Total Not Requested507%
Premium 2 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Harman/Kardon, 440W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Power liftgate300No
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
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
HD radio50Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat50No
Media drive, large15No
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
iPod integration100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
SD Card slot25No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Rearview camera200No
Total Requested172551%
Total Not Requested169049%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz M-Class ML550

Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Cornering lights50No
Total Requested70093%
Total Not Requested507%
Premium 2 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Harman/Kardon, 440W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Power liftgate300No
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
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
HD radio50Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat50No
Media drive, large15No
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
iPod integration100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
SD Card slot25No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Rearview camera200No
Total Requested172551%
Total Not Requested169049%

Option Package Details
Volvo C30 T5

Xenon HID headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Total Requested650100%
Total Not Requested00%
Blind spot warning system
FeatureValueRequested?
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Total Requested250100%
Total Not Requested00%
Climate Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Automatic air recirculation100Yes
Total Requested650100%
Total Not Requested00%
Platinum Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Unbranded, 650W, 10 speakers350No
Total Requested107575%
Total Not Requested35025%
Premier Plus 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
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Aluminum trim100No
Total Requested180088%
Total Not Requested25012%

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