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

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

Lowest Total Price: $38,185

Volvo C30 T5   
Difference: $49,490

Lowest Total Invoice: $35,945

Volvo C30 T5   
Difference: $45,574

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2010201020102010201020092009
ModelS-ClassS-ClassS-ClassS-ClassS-ClassC30C30
TrimS400 HybridS550S63 AMGS600S65 AMGT5T5 R-Design
Body4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.2dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Base Price $87,950 $91,600 $133,550 $149,700 $201,150 $23,800 $25,950
Base Invoice $81,794 $85,188 $124,202 $139,221 $187,070 $22,372 $24,393
Climate Package           675 675
Power front seats           900 900
Special order charge           300 300
Preferred Package           1,595 1,595
Navigation system           2,205 2,205
Metallic paint (extra cost)           525 525
Center armrest(s), second row           40 40
Overhead sunglass holder           125 125
Wood trim           150 150
Automatic air recirculation           200 200
Automatic climate control, front           250 250
Universal garage door opener           225 225
Compass           250 250
Sport suspension (upgrade)           275  
Bluetooth cell phone link           295 295
Laminated front side windows           300 300
Obstacle detection, rear           400 400
CD changer, in-dash           475 475
Blind spot warning system           695 695
Xenon HID headlights           700 700
Sunroof           1,200 1,200
Cruise control           185  
Satellite radio           395  
Leather seating surfaces           1,200 200
Climate Package           634 634
Power front seats           846 846
Special order charge           282 282
Preferred Package           1,499 1,499
Navigation system           2,073 2,073
Metallic paint (extra cost)           494 494
Center armrest(s), second row           38 38
Overhead sunglass holder           118 118
Wood trim           141 141
Automatic air recirculation           188 188
Automatic climate control, front           235 235
Universal garage door opener           212 212
Compass           235 235
Sport suspension (upgrade)           259  
Bluetooth cell phone link           277 277
Laminated front side windows           282 282
Obstacle detection, rear           376 376
CD changer, in-dash           447 447
Blind spot warning system           653 653
Xenon HID headlights           658 658
Sunroof           1,128 1,128
Cruise control           174  
Satellite radio           371  
Leather seating surfaces           1,128 188
Options (change) 0 0 0 0 0 13,560 11,705
Options (change) 0 0 0 0 0 12,748 11,004
Destination 875 875 875 875 875 825 825
Gas Tax -1,150 1,000 3,000 3,000 3,000 0 0
Total Price $87,675 $93,475 $137,425 $153,575 $205,025 $38,185 $38,480
Total Invoice $81,519 $87,063 $128,077 $143,096 $190,945 $35,945 $36,222

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volvo C30 T5
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $44,660
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $41,083
Model Year2010201020102010201020092009
ModelS-ClassS-ClassS-ClassS-ClassS-ClassC30C30
TrimS400 HybridS550S63 AMGS600S65 AMGT5T5 R-Design
Body4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.2dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Engine275hp V6 H382hp V8518hp V8510hp V12604hp V12227hp I5227hp I5
TransmissionT7T7T7T5T5M6M6
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWDRWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)600, 14600, 14600, 14600, 14600, 14650, 10650, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/45-18255/45-18255/35-20255/45-18255/35-20205/50-17215/45-18
Total Price$87,675$93,475$137,425$153,575$205,025$38,185$38,480
Adjustments for Features-4,830-5,930-11,530-18,130-18,05500
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$82,845$87,545$125,895$135,445$186,970$38,185$38,480
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,700$43,050$52,600$104,125$0$295
Total Invoice$81,519$87,063$128,077$143,096$190,945$35,945$36,222
Adjustments for Features-4,491-5,523-10,746-16,893-16,81500
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$77,028$81,540$117,331$126,203$174,130$35,945$36,222
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,512$40,303$49,175$97,102$0$277

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

Model Year2010201020102010201020092009
ModelS-ClassS-ClassS-ClassS-ClassS-ClassC30C30
TrimS400 HybridS550S63 AMGS600S65 AMGT5T5 R-Design
Body4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.2dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200$1200$1200    
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1000$1000  
6-speed manual     $150$150
RWD$0$0$0$0$0  
FWD     $0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100$100$100$100$100  
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed   $850$850  
Cruise control$150$150$150  $150$150
Heated steering wheel   $100   
Parking guidance system - passive  $250$250$250  
Power door closers$300$300$300$300$300  
Power rear side windows$200$200$200$200$200  
Power trunk / liftgate pull-down$50      
Power trunk closer $350$350$350$350  
Proximity key  $250$250$250$250$250
Sunshade, rear, power$225$225$225$225$225  
Sunshades, second row, power  $225$225$225  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual     $250$250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350$350$350$350  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats     $0$0
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial   $200$200  
Blind spot warning system   $200$200$200$200
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system$0$0$0    
Driver drowsiness monitor$150$150$150$150$150  
Forward collision warning   $200$200  
Lane departure warning   $200$200  
Night vision   $1750$1750  
Obstacle detection, front  $150$150$150  
Obstacle detection, rear  $250$250$250$250$250
Pedestrian detection, night   $50$50  
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system   $0$0  
Rear side airbags$300$300$300$300$300  
Rearview camera  $200$200$200  
Rollover sensor$50$50$50$50$50  
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100$100$100$100  
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50$50$50$50  
Cargo net$40$40$40$40$40  
Console with shifter     $150$150
Console without shifter$150$150$150$150$150  
Storage compartment under front seat(s)$50$50$50$50$50  
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15$15$15$15  
Rear air vents$100$100$100    
Rear air vents with automatic controls   $250$250  
Rear dual-zone climate control   $125$125  
Rear wiper     $175$175
Residual heat$50$50$50$50$50  
Wiper de-icer$25$25$25$25$25  
Exterior 
Body kit  $0 $0 $0
Body kit (gray/black)     $0 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25 $25$25$25
Panoramic sunroof   $1200$1200  
Rear spoiler     $200$200
Sunroof$900$900$900  $900$900
Wheel-lip moldings     $75$75
Infotainment 
Aux input     $50$50
DVD-Audio-compatible player$0$0$0$0$0  
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens   $1200$1200  
iPod integration$100$100$100$100$100  
SD Card slot$25$25$25$25$25  
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200$200$200$200  
USB port     $25$25
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100$100$100$100  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25$25     
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75$75$75$75  
Auto-dimming headlights $200$200$200$200  
Automatic headlights$125$125$125$125$125  
Automatic-off headlights     $25$25
Chronometer  $100$100$100  
Cornering lights $50$50$50$50  
Digital instruments$0$0$0$0$0  
Illuminated vanity mirrors, rear seat$100$100$100$100$100  
Interior ambient lighting$150$150$150$150$150  
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25$25$25$25  
Steering-linked headlights $150$150$150$150  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Automatic seat bolsters, driver  $300$300$300  
Automatic seat bolsters, front passenger  $300$300$300  
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300$300$300$300  
Cooled or ventilated second row seats   $200$200  
Door sill trim plates$100$100$100$100$100  
Folding second row seats     $300$300
Heated second row seats   $200$200  
Leather door panel trim$250$250$250$250$250  
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 $150 $150$150$150
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat     $50$50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat     $50$50
Massage, driver seat  $100$100$100  
Massage, passenger seat  $100$100$100  
Memory system, second row seats   $150$150  
Metal pedals  $75    
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $150$150$150  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $150$150$150  
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat$50$50$50$50$50  
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50$50$50$50  
Power headrest height adjuster, second row seats   $75$75  
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100     
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100$100     
Power recliner, second row seats   $150$150  
Power seat belt height adjusters, front row$25$25$25$25$25  
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100$100$100  
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100$100$100  
Power tilt adjuster, second row seats   $150$150  
Power-folding headrests, second row seats$50$50$50$50$50  
Synthetic suede headliner  $650$650$650  
Upholstered instrument cluster hood, leather$200$200$200    
Upholstered instrument panel, leather   $1000$1000  
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel $150 $150   
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500$500     
Adaptive hydraulic struts, auto-leveling and ht. adjustable  $4000$4000$4000  
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable$1000$1000     
Crosswind stabilization  $50$50$50  
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0 $0$0$0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100$100$100$100  
Total Value of Features$8,255$9,355$14,955$21,555$21,480$3,425$3,425
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,830$5,930$11,530$18,130$18,055$0$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-4,491-5,523-10,746-16,893-16,81500

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

Model Year20102009
ModelS-ClassC30
Body4dr Sedan, ext.2dr Hatch
Wheelbase124.6 in103.9 in
Length206.5 in167.4 in
Width73.7 in70.2 in
Height58.0 in57.0 in
Curb Weight4,456 lb.3,202 lb.
Fuel Capacity23.8 gal.15.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.8 in38.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room59.1 in53.6 in
Row 1 Hip Room59.9 in53.1 in
Row 1 Legroom41.9 in42.3 in
Row 2 Headroom38.5 in36.4 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room58.7 in47.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room59.4 in41.5 in
Row 2 Legroom42.3 in33.9 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
16.4 ft312.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
16.420.2 ft3

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Option Package Details
Volvo C30 T5

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested625100%
Total Not Requested00%
Compass
FeatureValueRequested?
Compass0Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%
Blind spot warning system
FeatureValueRequested?
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Total Requested250100%
Total Not Requested00%
Climate Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Total Requested350100%
Total Not Requested00%
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%
Preferred Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Trip computer150Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Dynaudio, 650W, 10 speakers350No
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 Requested132579%
Total Not Requested35021%

Option Package Details
Volvo C30 T5 R-Design

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested625100%
Total Not Requested00%
Compass
FeatureValueRequested?
Compass0Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%
Blind spot warning system
FeatureValueRequested?
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Total Requested250100%
Total Not Requested00%
Climate Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Total Requested350100%
Total Not Requested00%
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%
Preferred Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Trip computer150Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Dynaudio, 650W, 10 speakers350No
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 Requested120077%
Total Not Requested35023%

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