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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: $56,070

Lowest Total Invoice: $35,945

Volvo C30 T5   
Difference: $51,846

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20132013201320132013201320092009
ModelS-ClassS-ClassS-ClassS-ClassS-ClassS-ClassC30C30
TrimS400 HybridS350 BlueTECS550S63 AMGS600S65 AMGT5T5 R-Design
Body4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.2dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Base Price $92,350 $93,000 $95,000 $140,000 $160,300 $212,000 $23,800 $25,950
Base Invoice $85,886 $86,490 $88,350 $130,200 $149,079 $197,160 $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 0 13,560 11,705
Options (change) 0 0 0 0 0 0 12,748 11,004
Destination 905 905 905 905 905 905 825 825
Gas Tax 1,000 1,000 1,000 1,000 2,600 2,100 0 0
Total Price $94,255 $94,905 $96,905 $141,905 $163,805 $215,005 $38,185 $38,480
Total Invoice $87,791 $88,395 $90,255 $132,105 $152,584 $200,165 $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: $46,940
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $43,341
Model Year20132013201320132013201320092009
ModelS-ClassS-ClassS-ClassS-ClassS-ClassS-ClassC30C30
TrimS400 HybridS350 BlueTECS550S63 AMGS600S65 AMGT5T5 R-Design
Body4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.2dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Engine275hp V6 H240hp V6 D429hp V8536hp V8510hp V12621hp V12227hp I5227hp I5
TransmissionT7T7T7T7T5T5M6M6
DrivetrainRWDAWDRWDRWDRWDRWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)600, 14600, 14600, 14600, 141200, 151200, 15650, 10650, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/45-18255/45-18255/45-18255/35-20255/45-19255/35-20205/50-17215/45-18
Total Price$94,255$94,905$96,905$141,905$163,805$215,005$38,185$38,480
Adjustments for Features-8,080-9,780-8,030-11,880-19,430-19,43000
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$86,175$85,125$88,875$130,025$144,375$195,575$38,185$38,480
Cost Above Minimum$1,050$0$3,750$44,900$59,250$110,450$0$295
Total Invoice$87,791$88,395$90,255$132,105$152,584$200,165$35,945$36,222
Adjustments for Features-7,526-9,109-7,479-11,060-18,099-18,08900
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$80,265$79,286$82,776$121,045$134,485$182,076$35,945$36,222
Cost Above Minimum$979$0$3,490$41,759$55,199$102,790$0$277

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

Model Year20132013201320132013201320092009
ModelS-ClassS-ClassS-ClassS-ClassS-ClassS-ClassC30C30
TrimS400 HybridS350 BlueTECS550S63 AMGS600S65 AMGT5T5 R-Design
Body4dr Sedan, ext.4dr 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$1200    
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic    $1000$1000  
6-speed manual      $150$150
RWD$0 $0$0$0$0  
AWD $1700      
FWD      $0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100$100$100$100$100$100  
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed    $850$850  
Cruise control$150$150$150$150  $150$150
Heated steering wheel    $100   
Parking guidance system - passive$250$250$250$250$250$250  
Power door closers$300$300$300$300$300$300  
Power rear side windows$200$200$200$200$200$200  
Power trunk closer$350$350$350$350$350$350  
Sunshade, rear, power$225$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$350  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats      $0$0
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial    $200$200  
Automatic braking, low-speed    $200$200  
Blind spot collision prevention    $150$150  
Blind spot warning system    $200$200$200$200
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system$0$0$0$0    
Driver drowsiness monitor$150$150$150$150$150$150  
Forward collision warning    $200$200  
Lane departure prevention    $150$150  
Lane departure warning    $200$200  
Night vision    $1750$1750  
Obstacle detection, front$150$150$150$150$150$150  
Pedestrian detection, night    $50$50  
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system    $0$0  
Rear side airbags$300$300$300$300$300$300  
Rearview camera$200$200$200$200$200$200  
Rollover sensor$50$50$50$50$50$50  
Torque vectoring, brake-based  $100$100$100$100  
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50$50$50$50$50  
Cargo net$40$40$40$40$40$40  
Console with shifter      $150$150
Console without shifter$150$150$150$150$150$150  
Storage compartment under front seat(s)$50$50$50$50$50$50  
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15$15$15$15$15  
Rear air vents$100$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$50  
Wiper de-icer$25$25$25$25$25$25  
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150$150 $150    
Exterior 
Body kit   $0 $0 $0
Body kit (gray/black)      $0 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)   $25 $25$25$25
Laminated rear side windows$100$100$100$100$100$100  
Panoramic sunroof    $1200$1200  
Rear spoiler      $200$200
Sunroof$900$900$900$900  $900$900
Wheel-lip moldings      $75$75
Infotainment 
Aux input      $50$50
DVD-Audio-compatible player$0$0$0$0$0$0  
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens    $1200$1200  
iPod integration$100$100$100$100$100$100  
SD Card slot$25$25$25$25$25$25  
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200$200$200$200$200  
USB port      $25$25
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100$100$100$100$100  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25$25$25 $25   
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75$75$75$75$75  
Auto-dimming headlights$200$200$200$200$200$200  
Automatic headlights$125$125$125$125$125$125  
Automatic-off headlights      $25$25
Chronometer   $100 $100  
Cornering lights$50$50$50$50$50$50  
Digital instruments$0$0$0$0$0$0  
Illuminated vanity mirrors, rear seat$100$100$100$100$100$100  
Interior ambient lighting$150$150$150$150$150$150  
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25$25$25$25$25  
Steering-linked headlights$150$150$150$150$150$150  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Automatic seat bolsters, driver$300$300$300$300$300$300  
Automatic seat bolsters, front passenger$300$300$300$300$300$300  
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300$300$300$300$300$300  
Cooled or ventilated second row seats    $200$200  
Door sill trim plates$100$100$100$100    
Folding second row seats      $300$300
Heated second row seats    $200$200  
Illuminated door sill trim plates    $200$200  
Leather door panel trim$250$250$250$250$250$250  
Leather-wrapped steering wheel   $150 $150$150$150
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat      $50$50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat      $50$50
Massage, driver seat$100$100$100$100$100$100  
Massage, passenger seat$100$100$100$100$100$100  
Massage, second row seats    $150$150  
Memory system, second row seats    $150$150  
Metal pedals   $75    
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150$150$150$150$150  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150$150$150$150$150$150  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, second row seats    $225$225  
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat$50$50$50$50$50$50  
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50$50$50$50$50  
Power headrest height adjuster, second row seats    $75$75  
Power recliner, second row seats    $150$150  
Power seat belt height adjusters, front row$25$25$25$25$25$25  
Power seatback bolsters, second row seats    $150$150  
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100$100$100$100  
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100$100$100$100  
Power tilt adjuster, second row seats    $150$150  
Power upper seatback recliner, second row seats    $150$150  
Power-folding headrests, second row seats$50$50$50$50$50$50  
Synthetic suede headliner   $650$650$650  
Upholstered instrument cluster hood, leather$200$200$200$200    
Upholstered instrument panel, leather    $1000$1000  
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150$150 $150   
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500$500$500     
Adaptive hydraulic struts, auto-leveling and ht. adjustable   $4000$4000$4000  
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable$1000$1000$1000     
Crosswind stabilization   $50$50$50  
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0 $0$0$0
Transmission 
Launch control   $100    
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100$100$100$100$100  
Total Value of Features$11,005$12,705$10,955$14,805$22,355$22,355$2,925$2,925
Value of Feature Adjustments$8,080$9,780$8,030$11,880$19,430$19,430$0$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-7,526-9,109-7,479-11,060-18,099-18,08900

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

Model Year20132009
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 Weight4,631 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 fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Total Requested1050100%
Total Not Requested00%
Preferred Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Trip computer150Yes
Fog lights125Yes
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 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 fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Total Requested1050100%
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%

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