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

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

Lowest Total Price: $35,365

Volvo C30 T5 R-Design   
Difference: $7,865

Lowest Total Invoice: $33,294

Volvo C30 T5 R-Design   
Difference: $6,970

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20092009200920092009
ModelC30C30C-ClassC-ClassC-Class
TrimT5T5 R-DesignC300 Sport SedanC350 Sport SedanC63 AMG
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $23,800 $25,950 $32,900 $39,000 $56,300
Base Invoice $22,372 $24,393 $30,597 $36,270 $52,359
Climate Package 675 675      
Power front seats 900 900      
Special order charge 300 300      
Preferred Package 1,595        
Metallic paint (extra cost) 525 525 720 720 720
Sport suspension (upgrade) 275        
Automatic air recirculation 200 200      
Automatic climate control, front 250 250      
Center armrest(s), second row 40 40      
Sunroof 1,200 1,200      
Bluetooth cell phone link 295 295      
Cruise control 185        
CD changer, in-dash 475 475      
Wood trim 150 150 310   0
Leather seating surfaces 1,200 200 1,570 1,570  
Universal garage door opener 225 225      
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 150 150      
Satellite radio 395        
Navigation system 2,205 2,205      
Xenon HID headlights 700 700      
Trip computer   100      
Premium II Package     3,500 1,350 1,100
Multimedia Package     2,980 2,980 2,980
iPod integration     375 375 375
Seating Package         2,980
Climate Package 634 634      
Power front seats 846 846      
Special order charge 282 282      
Preferred Package 1,499        
Metallic paint (extra cost) 494 494 669 669 669
Sport suspension (upgrade) 259        
Automatic air recirculation 188 188      
Automatic climate control, front 235 235      
Center armrest(s), second row 38 38      
Sunroof 1,128 1,128      
Bluetooth cell phone link 277 277      
Cruise control 174        
CD changer, in-dash 447 447      
Wood trim 141 141 288   0
Leather seating surfaces 1,128 188 1,460 1,460  
Universal garage door opener 212 212      
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 141 141      
Satellite radio 371        
Navigation system 2,073 2,073      
Xenon HID headlights 658 658      
Trip computer   94      
Premium II Package     3,255 1,256 1,023
Multimedia Package     2,771 2,771 2,771
iPod integration     349 349 349
Seating Package         2,771
Options (change) 11,940 8,590 9,455 6,995 8,155
Options (change) 11,225 8,076 8,792 6,505 7,583
Destination 825 825 875 875 875
Gas Tax 0 0 0 0 2,100
Total Price $36,565 $35,365 $43,230 $46,870 $67,430
Total Invoice $34,422 $33,294 $40,264 $43,650 $62,917

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volvo C30 T5 R-Design
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $6,535
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,731
Model Year20092009200920092009
ModelC30C30C-ClassC-ClassC-Class
TrimT5T5 R-DesignC300 Sport SedanC350 Sport SedanC63 AMG
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine227hp I5227hp I5228hp V6268hp V6451hp V8
TransmissionM6M6M6T7T7
DrivetrainFWDFWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)650, 10160, 8450, 12450, 12450, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/50-17215/45-18225/45-17225/45-17235/40-18
Total Price$36,565$35,365$43,230$46,870$67,430
Adjustments for Features-5000-1,330-2,580-4,230
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$36,065$35,365$41,900$44,290$63,200
Cost Above Minimum$700$0$0$2,390$21,300
Total Invoice$34,422$33,294$40,264$43,650$62,917
Adjustments for Features-4710-1,239-2,403-3,947
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$33,951$33,294$39,025$41,247$58,970
Cost Above Minimum$657$0$0$2,222$19,945

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

Model Year20092009200920092009
ModelC30C30C-ClassC-ClassC-Class
TrimT5T5 R-DesignC300 Sport SedanC350 Sport SedanC63 AMG
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150$150  
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1200$1200
FWD$0$0   
RWD  $0$0$0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows  $200$200$200
Proximity key$250    
Sunshade, rear, power  $225$225$225
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250   
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power  $350$350$350
Cargo Management 
Rear seat pass-through  $100$100$100
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15$15$15
Rear air vents  $100$100$100
Rear wiper$175$175   
Exterior 
Body kit $0$0$0$0
Body kit (gray/black)$0    
Rear spoiler$200$200 $200$200
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75   
Infotainment 
DVD-compatible player  $0$0$0
HD radio$50$50   
iPod integration  $100$100$100
Media drive  $15$15$15
SD Card slot  $25$25$25
Surround sound$250 $250$250$250
Traffic information$25$25   
USB port$25$25   
Voice control for nav and audio  $100$100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75$75$75
Automatic headlights  $125$125$125
Automatic-off headlights$25$25   
Chronometer    $100
Steering-linked fog lights  $50$50$50
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates  $100$100$100
Leather door panel trim  $250$250$250
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50$50$50$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50$50$50$50 
Memory system, passenger seat$150$150  $150
Metal pedals  $75$75$75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat    $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat    $150
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat    $100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat    $100
Power-folding headrests, second row seats  $50$50$50
Upholstered instrument panel, leather    $1000
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - mechanical  $100$100 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls    $100
Total Value of Features$1,725$1,225$2,555$3,805$5,455
Value of Feature Adjustments$500$0$1,330$2,580$4,230
Value of Feature Adjustments-4710-1,239-2,403-3,947

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

Model Year20092009
ModelC30C-Class
Body2dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Wheelbase103.9 in108.7 in
Length167.4 in182.3 in
Width70.2 in69.7 in
Height57.0 in56.3 in
Curb Weight3,202 lb.3,528 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.17.4 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.2 in37.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room53.6 in54.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.1 in52.3 in
Row 1 Legroom42.3 in41.7 in
Row 2 Headroom36.4 in36.9 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room47.0 in55.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room41.5 in54.9 in
Row 2 Legroom33.9 in33.4 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
12.9 ft312.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
20.2 ft312.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Volvo C30 T5

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 key250No
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 Requested107564%
Total Not Requested60036%

Option Package Details
Volvo C30 T5 R-Design

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%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C300 Sport Sedan

Leather seating surfaces
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Total Requested90078%
Total Not Requested25022%
Premium II Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
Folding second row seats300Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Rear seat pass-through100No
Headlight washers50Yes
Steering-linked fog lights50No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers175Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Total Requested187574%
Total Not Requested65026%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Media drive, large15No
Harman/Kardon, 450W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested105068%
Total Not Requested49032%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C350 Sport Sedan

Leather seating surfaces
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Total Requested90078%
Total Not Requested25022%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Media drive, large15No
Harman/Kardon, 450W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested105068%
Total Not Requested49032%
Premium II Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
Folding second row seats300Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Rear seat pass-through100No
Headlight washers50Yes
Steering-linked fog lights50No
Total Requested85064%
Total Not Requested47536%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C63 AMG

Seating Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150Yes
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Upholstered instrument panel, leather1000No
Total Requested125048%
Total Not Requested135052%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Media drive, large15No
Harman/Kardon, 450W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested105068%
Total Not Requested49032%
Premium II Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Headlight washers50Yes
Steering-linked fog lights50No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Total Requested75067%
Total Not Requested37533%

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