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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: $35,615

Volvo C30 T5   
Difference: $5,145

Lowest Total Invoice: $33,529

Volvo C30 T5   
Difference: $4,437

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200920092008200820082008
ModelC30C30C-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-Class
TrimT5T5 R-DesignC300 Sport SedanC300 Luxury SedanC350 Sport SedanC63 AMG
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $23,800 $25,950 $31,600 $33,300 $36,900 $53,800
Base Invoice $22,372 $24,393 $29,388 $30,969 $34,317 $50,034
Climate Package 675 675        
Power front seats 900 900        
Special order charge 300 300        
Wood trim 150 150       0
Xenon HID headlights 700 700        
Navigation system 2,205 2,205        
Power-folding mirrors 250 250        
Satellite radio 395          
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 150 150        
Universal garage door opener 225 225        
Leather seating surfaces 1,200 200 1,550 1,550 1,550  
CD changer, in-dash 475 475        
Cruise control 185          
Bluetooth cell phone link 295 295        
Automatic climate control, front 250 250        
Fog lights 295          
Trip computer 100 100        
Sunroof 1,200 1,200        
Center armrest(s), second row 40 40        
Automatic air recirculation 200 200        
Sport suspension (upgrade) 275          
Metallic paint (extra cost) 525 525 710 710 710 710
Premium II Package     2,750 2,750 1,350 1,080
Multimedia Package     2,950 2,950 2,950 2,950
iPod integration     375 375 375 375
Climate Package 634 634        
Power front seats 846 846        
Special order charge 282 282        
Wood trim 141 141       0
Xenon HID headlights 658 658        
Navigation system 2,073 2,073        
Power-folding mirrors 235 235        
Satellite radio 371          
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 141 141        
Universal garage door opener 212 212        
Leather seating surfaces 1,128 188 1,442 1,442 1,442  
CD changer, in-dash 447 447        
Cruise control 174          
Bluetooth cell phone link 277 277        
Automatic climate control, front 235 235        
Fog lights 277          
Trip computer 94 94        
Sunroof 1,128 1,128        
Center armrest(s), second row 38 38        
Automatic air recirculation 188 188        
Sport suspension (upgrade) 259          
Metallic paint (extra cost) 494 494 660 660 660 660
Premium II Package     2,558 2,558 1,256 1,004
Multimedia Package     2,744 2,744 2,744 2,744
iPod integration     349 349 349 349
Options (change) 10,990 8,840 8,335 8,335 6,935 5,115
Options (change) 10,332 8,311 7,753 7,753 6,451 4,757
Destination 825 825 825 825 825 875
Gas Tax 0 0 0 0 0 1,700
Total Price $35,615 $35,615 $40,760 $42,460 $44,660 $61,490
Total Invoice $33,529 $33,529 $37,966 $39,547 $41,593 $57,366

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volvo C30 T5
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,290
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,641
Model Year200920092008200820082008
ModelC30C30C-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-Class
TrimT5T5 R-DesignC300 Sport SedanC300 Luxury SedanC350 Sport SedanC63 AMG
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine227hp I5227hp I5228hp V6228hp V6268hp V6451hp V8
TransmissionM6M6M6T7T7T7
DrivetrainFWDFWDRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)160, 8160, 8450, 12450, 12450, 12450, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/50-17215/45-18225/45-17225/45-17225/45-17235/40-18
Total Price$35,615$35,615$40,760$42,460$44,660$61,490
Adjustments for Features00-855-2,030-2,305-2,605
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$35,615$35,615$39,905$40,430$42,355$58,885
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$0$525$2,450$18,980
Total Invoice$33,529$33,529$37,966$39,547$41,593$57,366
Adjustments for Features00-796-1,891-2,147-2,430
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$33,529$33,529$37,170$37,656$39,446$54,936
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$0$486$2,276$17,766

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

Model Year200920092008200820082008
ModelC30C30C-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-Class
TrimT5T5 R-DesignC300 Sport SedanC300 Luxury SedanC350 Sport SedanC63 AMG
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150$150   
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1200$1200$1200
FWD$0$0    
RWD  $0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows  $200$200$200$200
Sunshade, rear, power  $225$225$225$225
Cargo Management 
Rear seat pass-through  $100$100$100$100
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15$15$15$15
Rear air vents  $100$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$0
HD radio$50$50    
iPod integration  $100$100$100$100
Media drive  $15$15$15$15
SD Card slot  $25$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$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75$75$75$75
Automatic headlights  $125$125$125$125
Automatic-off headlights$25$25    
Chronometer     $100
Mirror tilt-down in reverse  $25$25$25$25
Steering-linked fog lights  $50$50$50$50
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim  $100   
Door sill trim plates  $100$100$100$100
Leather door panel trim  $250$250$250$250
Memory system, driver seat$200$200    
Memory system, passenger seat$150$150    
Metal pedals  $75 $75$75
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat     $100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat     $100
Power-folding headrests, second row seats  $50$50$50$50
Wood trim$300$300 $300$300$300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - mechanical  $100$100$100 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0$0$0 $0$0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls     $100
Total Value of Features$1,375$1,375$2,230$3,405$3,680$3,980
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$0$855$2,030$2,305$2,605
Value of Feature Adjustments00-796-1,891-2,147-2,430

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

Model Year20092008
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 seat150No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Total Requested70067%
Total Not Requested35033%

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 seat150No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Total Requested70067%
Total Not Requested35033%

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
Heated front seats200Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers175Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Total Requested172576%
Total Not Requested55024%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Surround sound250No
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Media drive, large15No
Harman/Kardon, 450W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested80052%
Total Not Requested74048%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C300 Luxury 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
Heated front seats200Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers175Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Total Requested172576%
Total Not Requested55024%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Surround sound250No
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Media drive, large15No
Harman/Kardon, 450W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested80052%
Total Not Requested74048%

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 sound250No
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Media drive, large15No
Harman/Kardon, 450W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested80052%
Total Not Requested74048%
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

Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Surround sound250No
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Media drive, large15No
Harman/Kardon, 450W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested80052%
Total Not Requested74048%
Premium II Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Headlight washers50Yes
Steering-linked fog lights50No
Total Requested55067%
Total Not Requested27533%

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