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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: $36,785

Volvo C30 T5 R-Design   
Difference: $85,690

Lowest Total Invoice: $34,630

Volvo C30 T5 R-Design   
Difference: $79,337

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20162016201620092009
ModelS-ClassS-ClassS-ClassC30C30
TrimS550AMG S63AMG S65T5T5 R-Design
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Base Price $121,550 $163,150 $234,050 $23,800 $25,950
Base Invoice $113,042 $151,730 $217,667 $22,372 $24,393
Polished alloy wheels   1,700      
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
Rain-sensing wipers       175 175
Automatic air recirculation       200 200
Automatic climate control, front       250 250
Universal garage door opener       225 225
Power-folding mirrors       250 250
Compass       250 250
Sport suspension (upgrade)       275  
Bluetooth cell phone link       295 295
Laminated front side windows       300 300
Obstacle detection, rear       400 400
Heated front seats       450 450
CD changer, in-dash       475 475
Xenon HID headlights       700 700
Cruise control       185  
Satellite radio       395  
Leather seating surfaces       1,200 200
Chrome-plated alloy wheels       995  
Polished alloy wheels   1,581      
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
Rain-sensing wipers       165 165
Automatic air recirculation       188 188
Automatic climate control, front       235 235
Universal garage door opener       212 212
Power-folding mirrors       235 235
Compass       235 235
Sport suspension (upgrade)       259  
Bluetooth cell phone link       277 277
Laminated front side windows       282 282
Obstacle detection, rear       376 376
Heated front seats       423 423
CD changer, in-dash       447 447
Xenon HID headlights       658 658
Cruise control       174  
Satellite radio       371  
Leather seating surfaces       1,128 188
Chrome-plated alloy wheels       935  
Options (change) 0 1,700 0 12,860 10,010
Options (change) 0 1,581 0 12,091 9,412
Destination 925 925 925 825 825
Gas Tax 0 0 1,700 0 0
Total Price $122,475 $165,775 $236,675 $37,485 $36,785
Total Invoice $113,967 $154,236 $220,292 $35,288 $34,630

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volvo C30 T5 R-Design
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $73,135
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $67,654
Model Year20162016201620092009
ModelS-ClassS-ClassS-ClassC30C30
TrimS550AMG S63AMG S65T5T5 R-Design
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Engine449hp V8577hp V8621hp V12227hp I5227hp I5
TransmissionT7T7T7M6M6
DrivetrainAWDAWDRWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)590, 13590, 131940, 24650, 10650, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/45-19255/40-20255/40-20205/50-17215/45-18
Total Price$122,475$165,775$236,675$37,485$36,785
Adjustments for Features-12,555-14,955-22,205-5000
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$109,920$150,820$214,470$36,985$36,785
Cost Above Minimum$0$40,900$104,550$200$0
Total Invoice$113,967$154,236$220,292$35,288$34,630
Adjustments for Features-11,683-13,914-20,668-4710
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$102,284$140,322$199,624$34,817$34,630
Cost Above Minimum$0$38,038$97,340$187$0

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

Model Year20162016201620092009
ModelS-ClassS-ClassS-ClassC30C30
TrimS550AMG S63AMG S65T5T5 R-Design
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200$1200$1200  
6-speed manual   $150$150
AWD$1700$1700   
RWD  $0  
FWD   $0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100$100$100  
Hands-free trunk or liftgate$100$100$100  
Heated steering wheel  $100  
Power door closers$300$300$300  
Power rear side windows$200$200$200  
Power trunk closer$350$350$350  
Remote app$25$25$25  
Remote climate control$25$25$25  
Remote start via app$75$75$75  
Semi-automated parking system$500$500$500  
Sunshade, rear, power$225$225$225  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual   $250$250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350$350  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats   $0$0
Animal detection, night  $50  
Around view cameras $500$500  
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200$200$200  
Automatic braking, low-speed$200$200$200  
Automatic seat belt presenters, front row$100$100$100  
Driver drowsiness monitor$150$150$150  
Forward collision warning$200$200$200  
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75  
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75$75  
Night vision  $1750  
Obstacle detection, front$150$150$150  
Pedestrian detection, night  $50  
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0$0$0  
Rear side airbags$300$300$300  
Rearview camera$200    
Rollover sensor$50$50$50  
Temporary spare tire   $150$150
Tires, run-flat$150    
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100$100$100  
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50$50  
Cargo net$40$40$40  
Console with shifter   $150$150
Console without shifter$150$150$150  
Second-row low console$100$100$100  
Storage compartment under front seat(s)$50$50$50  
Climate Control 
Fragrance atomizer$200$200$200  
Heated washer fluid system$50$50$50  
Ionizing air filtration$50$50$50  
Rear air vents$100$100$100  
Rear wiper   $175$175
Residual heat$50$50$50  
Washer fluid outlets in wiper blade$100$100$100  
Wiper de-icer$25$25$25  
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150$150$150  
Dual-mode exhaust$250$250$250  
Exterior 
Body kit $0$0 $0
Body kit (gray/black)   $0 
Carbon fiber engine cover  $0  
Front splitter spoiler $200$200  
Glass roof panel(s)$300$300$300  
Laminated rear side windows$100$100$100  
Rear spoiler   $200$200
Wheel-lip moldings   $75$75
Infotainment 
App support$0$0$0  
Aux input   $50$50
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25$25  
DVD-compatible player$0$0$0  
Handwriting recognition$200$200$200  
In-vehicle Internet$150$150$150  
Media drive$15$15$15  
Navigation map updates, three years$0$0$0  
Near-field communications (NFC)$25$25$25  
SD Card slot$25$25$25  
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25$25  
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225$225  
Traffic + travel information$25$25$25  
Traffic information   $25$25
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100$100  
Wi-Fi hotspot$50$50$50  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25    
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75$75  
Auto-dimming headlights$200$200$200  
Automatic headlights$125$125$125  
Automatic-off headlights   $25$25
Chronometer $100$100  
Cornering lights$50$50$50  
Fog lights   $125$125
Head-up display (HUD) $350$350  
Headlights with Swarovski crystal accents  $0  
Interior ambient lighting, configurable$150$150$150  
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250$250$250  
LED headlights$1000$1000$1000  
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25$25  
Steering-linked headlights$150$150$150  
Xenon HID headlights   $500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Automatic seat bolsters, driver $300$300  
Automatic seat bolsters, front passenger $300$300  
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300$300$300  
Folding second row seats   $300$300
Heated front row armrests  $100  
Heated second row seats  $200  
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200$200$200  
Leather door panel trim  $250  
Leather headliner  $1000  
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat   $50$50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat   $50$50
Massage, driver seat $100$100  
Massage, passenger seat $100$100  
Metal pedals $75$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  
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50$50  
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100  
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100  
Synthetic suede headliner $650   
Upholstered instrument panel$300$300   
Upholstered instrument panel, leather  $1000  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Active curve tilting  $1000  
Active hydraulic struts, auto-leveling and ht. adjustable  $5500  
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500$500   
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable$1000$1000   
Alloy wheels$350   $350
Camera-linked adaptive suspension  $500  
Chrome-plated alloy wheels   $850 
Crosswind stabilization$50$50$50  
Polished alloy wheels $350$350  
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0$0$0$0
Transmission 
Launch control $100   
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100$100  
Total Value of Features$15,180$17,580$24,830$3,125$2,625
Value of Feature Adjustments$12,555$14,955$22,205$500$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-11,683-13,914-20,668-4710

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

Model Year20162009
ModelS-ClassC30
Body2dr Coupe2dr Hatch
Wheelbase115.9 in103.9 in
Length197.9 in167.4 in
Width74.7 in70.2 in
Height55.8 in57.0 in
Curb Weight4,708 lb.3,202 lb.
Fuel Capacity20.7 gal.15.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.0 in38.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room60.6 in53.6 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in53.1 in
Row 1 Legroom41.7 in42.3 in
Row 2 Headroom36.7 in36.4 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.1 in47.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in41.5 in
Row 2 Legroom33.4 in33.9 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
10.4 ft312.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
10.420.2 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%
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 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%

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%
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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