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

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

Lowest Total Price: $32,697

Volvo C30 Version 1.0   
Difference: $25,213

Lowest Total Invoice: $30,060

Volvo C30 Version 1.0   
Difference: $23,859

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220082008
ModelR-ClassC30C30
TrimR350Version 1.0Version 2.0
Body4dr SUV2dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Base Price $52,690 $22,950 $25,700
Base Invoice $49,002 $21,573 $24,158
Xenon HID headlights 985 700 700
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720 475 475
Obstacle detection, rear 800 400 400
Heated front seats 750    
Panoramic sunroof 1,090    
Navigation system   2,205 2,205
Special order charge   300 300
Power front seats   900 900
Climate Package   412 412
Satellite radio   295  
Rear spoiler   200  
Sunroof   1,200 1,200
CD changer, in-dash   475 475
Automatic climate control, front   250 250
Universal garage door opener   225 225
Wood trim   210 210
Cruise control   185 185
Cargo cover   180 180
Trip computer   100 100
Compass   100 100
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   150 150
Center armrest(s), second row   40 40
Xenon HID headlights 916 602 602
Metallic paint (extra cost) 670 408 408
Obstacle detection, rear 744 344 344
Heated front seats 698    
Panoramic sunroof 1,014    
Navigation system   1,896 1,896
Special order charge   258 258
Power front seats   774 774
Climate Package   354 354
Satellite radio   254  
Rear spoiler   172  
Sunroof   1,032 1,032
CD changer, in-dash   409 409
Automatic climate control, front   215 215
Universal garage door opener   194 194
Wood trim   181 181
Cruise control   159 159
Cargo cover   155 155
Trip computer   86 86
Compass   86 86
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   129 129
Center armrest(s), second row   34 34
Options (change) 4,345 9,002 8,507
Options (change) 4,042 7,742 7,316
Destination 875 745 745
Total Price $57,910 $32,697 $34,952
Total Invoice $53,919 $30,060 $32,219

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volvo C30 Version 1.0
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $19,408
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $18,454
Model Year201220082008
ModelR-ClassC30C30
TrimR350Version 1.0Version 2.0
Body4dr SUV2dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Engine302hp V6227hp I5227hp I5
TransmissionT7M6M6
DrivetrainAWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)80, 8160, 8650, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/50-19205/50-17215/45-18
Total Price$57,910$32,697$34,952
Adjustments for Features-5,8050-250
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$52,105$32,697$34,702
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,005
Total Invoice$53,919$30,060$32,219
Adjustments for Features-5,4050-230
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$48,514$30,060$31,989
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,929

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

Model Year201220082008
ModelR-ClassC30C30
TrimR350Version 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 rear side windows$200  
Power trunk / liftgate pull-down$50  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system$0  
Obstacle detection, front$150  
Rear side airbags$300  
Rollover sensor$50  
Side curtain airbags $350$350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500  
Cargo Management 
Console with shifter $150$150
Console without shifter$150  
Climate Control 
Rear air vents$100  
Residual heat$50  
Exterior 
Body kit$0 $0
Body kit (gray/black) $0 
Bodyside moldings$75  
Deep-tinted rear windows$275  
Panoramic sunroof$1200  
Rear bumper protector$40  
Sunroof $900$900
Wheel-lip moldings $75$75
Infotainment 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100  
DVD-compatible player$0  
HD radio$50  
Media drive$15  
SD Card slot$25  
Surround sound  $250
Voice control for nav and audio$100  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150$150
Automatic headlights$125  
Automatic-off headlights $25$25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates$100  
Folding third row seats$600  
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75  
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50$50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50$50
Manual recliner, second row seats$75  
Manual recliner, third row seats$125  
Memory system, driver seat $200$200
Memory system, passenger seat $150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150  
Synthetic leather seating surfaces$0  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Rear air springs, auto-leveling$350  
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100  
Total Value of Features$8,055$2,250$2,500
Value of Feature Adjustments$5,805$0$250
Value of Feature Adjustments-5,4050-230

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

Model Year20122008
ModelR-ClassC30
Body4dr SUV2dr Hatch
Wheelbase126.6 in103.9 in
Length203.1 in167.4 in
Width77.1 in70.2 in
Height65.4 in57.0 in
Curb Weight4,961 lb.3,202 lb.
Fuel Capacity21.1 gal.15.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.8 in38.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room60.3 in53.6 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in53.1 in
Row 1 Legroom39.8 in42.3 in
Row 2 Headroom40.4 in36.4 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room59.6 in47.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in41.5 in
Row 2 Legroom36.2 in33.9 in
Row 3 Headroom37.2 in0.0 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room52.8 in0.0 in
Row 3 Legroom32.4 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
15.2 ft312.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
42.2 ft312.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
85.0 ft320.2 ft3

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Option Package Details
Volvo C30 Version 1.0

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested625100%
Total Not Requested00%
Power front seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200No
Total Requested70067%
Total Not Requested35033%
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%
Power front seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200No
Total Requested70067%
Total Not Requested35033%
Climate Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Total Requested350100%
Total Not Requested00%

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