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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: $36,265

Volvo C30 T5   
Difference: $26,645

Lowest Total Invoice: $34,139

Volvo C30 T5   
Difference: $24,430

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220092009
ModelR-ClassC30C30
TrimR350T5T5 R-Design
Body4dr SUV2dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Base Price $52,690 $23,800 $25,950
Base Invoice $49,002 $22,372 $24,393
Xenon HID headlights 985 700 700
Premium 2 Package 4,400    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720 525 525
Obstacle detection, rear 800 400 400
Heated front seats 750    
Blind spot warning system 600 695 695
Panoramic sunroof 1,090    
Climate Package   675 675
Navigation system   2,205 2,205
Special order charge   300 300
Preferred Package   1,595 1,595
Power front seats   900 900
Satellite radio   395  
Cruise control   185  
Sunroof   1,200 1,200
CD changer, in-dash   475 475
Bluetooth cell phone link   295 295
Automatic climate control, front   250 250
Compass   250 250
Universal garage door opener   225 225
Cargo cover   180 180
Center armrest(s), second row   40 40
Wood trim   150 150
Xenon HID headlights 916 658 658
Premium 2 Package 4,092    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 670 494 494
Obstacle detection, rear 744 376 376
Heated front seats 698    
Blind spot warning system 558 653 653
Panoramic sunroof 1,014    
Climate Package   634 634
Navigation system   2,073 2,073
Special order charge   282 282
Preferred Package   1,499 1,499
Power front seats   846 846
Satellite radio   371  
Cruise control   174  
Sunroof   1,128 1,128
CD changer, in-dash   447 447
Bluetooth cell phone link   277 277
Automatic climate control, front   235 235
Compass   235 235
Universal garage door opener   212 212
Cargo cover   169 169
Center armrest(s), second row   38 38
Wood trim   141 141
Options (change) 9,345 11,640 11,060
Options (change) 8,692 10,942 10,397
Destination 875 825 825
Total Price $62,910 $36,265 $37,835
Total Invoice $58,569 $34,139 $35,615

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volvo C30 T5
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $19,790
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $18,048
Model Year201220092009
ModelR-ClassC30C30
TrimR350T5T5 R-Design
Body4dr SUV2dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Engine302hp V6227hp I5227hp I5
TransmissionT7M6M6
DrivetrainAWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)440, 12650, 10650, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/50-19205/50-17215/45-18
Total Price$62,910$36,265$37,835
Adjustments for Features-6,8550-450
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$56,055$36,265$37,385
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,120
Total Invoice$58,569$34,139$35,615
Adjustments for Features-6,3820-424
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$52,187$34,139$35,191
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,052

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

Model Year201220092009
ModelR-ClassC30C30
TrimR350T5T5 R-Design
Body4dr SUV2dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200  
6-speed manual $150$150
AWD$1700  
FWD $0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100  
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 
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system$0  
Obstacle detection, front$150  
Rear side airbags$300  
Rearview camera$200  
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 
DVD-compatible player$0  
iPod integration$100  
Media drive$15  
SD Card slot$25  
USB port $25$25
Voice control for nav and audio$100  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25  
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75  
Automatic headlights$125  
Automatic-off headlights $25$25
Fog lights $125$125
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$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, passenger seat $150$150
Partial leather seating sufaces  $450
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150  
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat$50  
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat$50  
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$9,155$2,300$2,750
Value of Feature Adjustments$6,855$0$450
Value of Feature Adjustments-6,3820-424

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

Model Year20122009
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
Mercedes-Benz R-Class R350

Premium 2 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Harman/Kardon, 440W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Rearview camera200No
Power liftgate300No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
AC power outlet100No
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
iPod integration100Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat50No
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Total Requested100044%
Total Not Requested125056%

Option Package Details
Volvo C30 T5

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%
Compass
FeatureValueRequested?
Compass0Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%
Climate Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Total Requested350100%
Total Not Requested00%
Preferred Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Trip computer150Yes
Fog lights125No
Surround sound250Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Dynaudio, 650W, 10 speakers350No
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 Requested120072%
Total Not Requested47528%
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 seat200Yes
Total Requested90086%
Total Not Requested15014%

Option Package Details
Volvo C30 T5 R-Design

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%
Compass
FeatureValueRequested?
Compass0Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%
Climate Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Total Requested350100%
Total Not Requested00%
Preferred Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Trip computer150Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Dynaudio, 650W, 10 speakers350No
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 Requested120077%
Total Not Requested35023%
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 seat200Yes
Total Requested90086%
Total Not Requested15014%

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